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El Caporal

3.9 (163 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Grande combo, 2 enchiladas and a taco
Abby C.

First time trying. The food was really good and the staff friendly. Very typical Mexican restaurant decor. The only thing that I didn't like was that the charged almost $5 for chips after the first basket.

Macho burrito with shrimp filling
Steve S.

I love some good Mexican food and this place did not disappoint. Located directly adjacent to the Goodwill store in Maple Valley. Sizable parking lot and safe environment. Our server was Josie and she was prompt to greet us and deliver our drink choices. I opted for the number 16 large combo with taco, enchilada and chili relleno. Huge portions and everything was delicious. My wife went with the macho burrito with the shrimp filling. Hers was equally tasty and in fact, we had such a large portion. We each ended up taking some home to enjoy tomorrow. Our server was very attentive and polite. Kept our glasses filled and appeared when we needed something. Highly recommend this place.

Chimichanga with grilled chicken

This place is good no wonder its busy! I got Margarita jumbo and just one and I don't think I need another one. I ordered chimichanga with grilled chicken and as always chimichanga is good but grilled chicken is too dry and chewy so I didn't eat it. The place have a very welcoming feeling and I remembered when I used to live in San Diego. The price is cheap compared to other places that I have been, servers are very friendly and accommodating. Overall I would recommend this place. The only thing I don't like is the entrance is too small for all the people waiting for a table.

Classic décor here!
Matt E.

This is by far one of the best Mexican Restaurants in this area. Delicious menu items, friendly staff, and classic décor. The fajitas for two is one of the best deals here; plenty of food for a couple. There is plenty of parking out front, and it is easy to get to from the area. I recommend ordering their specialty drink - the cucumber margarita! Very tasty and refreshing!

Delicious steak/chicken & bacon shrimps
Souliphanh V.

A lot of parking available Big bright sign in the front of restaurant location. Entrance doors & tables & inside restaurant was clean. Excellent customer service Angel was my server. Got water & soda refilled fast. Free chips and fresh salsa so delicious. I ordered the appetizer and steak/chicken/bacon shrimp. All was delicious I would recommend anyone in the area to eat here. Comfortable chair and relaxing ambience

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4 years ago

This is our go to Mexican restaurant in Maple Valley. Food is always good quality, along with fast friendly service.

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3 years ago

Wonderful! The food is great! They have gluten free options. My co-worker and I come here at least quarterly.

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This is my family and I go to Mexican restaurant. Always delicious, and everyone is so nice.

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4 years ago

Exceptional food and service. They are the best place in maple valley. Authentic flavors and huge menu.

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Great food!! Great service!! Great atmosphere!!! Definitely a new favorite! The margaritas are perfect!

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4 years ago

Great service, food and appetizers! It's our favorite Mexican restaurant in Maple Valley. Have been going here for years!

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4 years ago

Very good Mexican food and great service. Always friendly and gracious. Terrific bacon-wrapped shrimp.

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6 years ago

Awesome restaurant. Been going here for 25 years and never had a bad experience. Oscar has to be the friendliest server ever. We love it.

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4 years ago

Fantastic food. Best service and Mexican food in the area. I've never gone there when there's been a wait.

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4 years ago

Good foods. Large portions. Good service. The pina colada was really good. Highly recommend

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5 years ago

Food is exceptional with great service. We have never had to wait and feel totally comfortable coming here.

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4 years ago

The lack of flavor is very disappointing. Service is good, people are very nice, but the food... maybe it was just an off night..

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Having lived in Fresno for almost 20 years I got spoiled with some really great Mexican food. I…read moremoved up to Washington a few years ago and have had some good Mexican. I heard about this place from some friends and had to try it. OMG... without a doubt, the best Mexican food I have had since I moved to Washington. This place is the real deal. Extensive menu and very flavorful food. I ordered to birria tacos and a chicken burrito. So flavorful and tasty. I can't wait to go back and try the chili rellenos. This place is located directly in front of the Shop Fast market. Plenty of parking. I was warmly greeted and my food was ready within 10 minutes. I watched them prepare it and the smell was incredible. I hope my car retains the smell. They need to make an air freshener like this. All kidding aside...outstanding experience and I highly recommend this. If you were looking for an authentic taste of Mexico, this is it. It is worth the drive from anywhere.

We are hooked on these tacos! Everything we've had has been good. Quality and delicious flavors…read more Salsas are nice and spicy while the meat is mild enough for my toddler to enjoy too. A few tables out front too if you'd like to eat there. In about 10 minutes you'll have such tasty food. You have to give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

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The short: everything about the experience brought me joy. The food was well seasoned. The space is…read morebeautiful. The prices were fair. And the staff were delightful. The long: steak culture is incredibly mundane and steakhouses themselves often overcommit and underdeliver. Vue has cracked the code bringing flavor to steak houses. They go beyond the traditional salt and pepper approach and introduce Mexican and Hmong flavors in their dishes. If haven't had the honor of dining in a home from either culture, you're in for a treat. I personally like their New York strip Their family love can be felt in the decor, the interactions, the attention to the customers and the food. For me these were flavors and the culture of care I grew up with. So I'm exited for their success, mark my words they will be the best steakhouse in Washington in the next 2 years. They're working with something special here.

I'm sorry that I have to revise my original review. Instead of 2 stars, I'm changing it to 1…read more The reason is not only my original experience but also the owner's response. Rather than acknowledging my concerns, they chose to argue with my experience and made factual claims that are inaccurate. The reply also reads like a generic AI generated response instead of a genuine attempt to address customer feedback. First, there is no such thing as a "gaucho torta". In Argentine spanish, the word torta refers to a sweet cake. A savory sandwich is not called a torta, so this is clearly a creative invention rather than an Argentine dish. Second, my review was specifically about these kinds of "creative" reinterpretations, not about traditional cuisines. I have traveled extensively throughout Argentina, as well as other countries in Latin America and Europe, and I appreciate that every restaurant is free to innovate. However, when you choose to reinterpret a traditional cuisine, you should also expect that some customers will appreciate those changes while others will not. Both perspectives are valid. Regarding the chimichurri, traditional Argentine recipes have historically relied on neutral oils such as sunflower or corn oil, although recipes vary by region and household. Presenting your version as the definitive authentic one while dismissing a customer's perspective is misleading. The disappointing part was not the food itself but the response. Instead of engaging respectfully with a customer who offered thoughtful criticism, the owner chose to argue with my experience and present questionable "facts" as if they settled the matter. Constructive criticism is an opportunity to improve, not something to dismiss. Here is my original review, my apologies for the confusion on the "bowl": There is plenty of steak, but the bowl is styled to appear fuller than it is, with an excessive amount of greens doing the visual heavy lifting. The steak itself is buried under butter and a heavy white sauce that mutes rather than complements the beef. The large, roughly cut potatoes aspire to a rustic aesthetic but read as inexpensive filler. Most confusing is the lack of culinary identity, the dish isn't recognizably Mexican, Italian, or particularly refined. It mistakes richness for sophistication

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We've been regulars in the bar for a couple of years - Shauna is great and keeps us looking forward…read moreto our weekly date night! Aside from her, everything else is only average - food is ok, but the new menu lacks a lot. Several favorites were removed and not replaced with something equal. Portions are huge .. and pricey .. would appreciate options for 1/2 portions and smaller burger options (other than sliders). The competing restaurant across the street has caught on to this and it's fantastic! With that said though, the main reason I am writing this review is because of the lack of a sun shade over the front door which causes a painful 30-ish minutes if you happen to be there as the sun is going down. Crazy the owner won't install a shade despite many requests. Lastly, many people come to watch whatever game that is on that night -- but if the bar is full and you happen to get the end corner table by the patio door, you can't see a single TV ... yet there is a blank wall space on the wall to the right with an outlet ready and waiting.... And TVs aren't expensive these days. I suggest if you come, to come to the bar Tuesday-Friday when Shauna is working, but not when the sun is at eye level in the Fall. Be prepared for great service, but likely taking home half your meal. Would not recommend for a family dinner only because it's pricey.

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