We ended up here because the Thai place a few doors down is takeout only... and I'm so glad we did! We had lunch and I was hesitant but got the lunch portion of chicken mole. It was so delicious!!!! Very flavorful and tender and even the rice and beans are super good. My husband got the beef chimichanga and he loved it - said the beef is very flavorful. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Would absolutely recommend and come back (and I'm very picky when it comes to Mexican food... grew up in CA and moved to idaho where it's terrible ) read more

El Caporal Prosser - Chicken mole (sorry I ate some first!) - Mexican Near Me - Prosser, Washington

Walked in to just grab a to go order. The waitress was friendly, took my order and as I sat at the bar another one made sure I was being helped. My food came out very quickly and was exactly as ordered. Portions were good and not terribly expensive. Had the carnitas de ray (I think that's how it's spelled) Was good!!!!! Definitely will be back when in town. read more

El Caporal Prosser - Carnitas de res - Mexican Near Me - Prosser, Washington

I Ordered the Asada Burrito, cut it open and nothing but beans spilled out, maybe a couple small pieces of steak were actually in the burrito. read more

Celebrated a birthday here with a party of 12. The service was excellent and the food delicious! Large menu with options for everyone. They have a bar if you would like an adult beverage! read more

I was in Prosser for my son's wedding and ran across this restaurant. We got in the restaurant about 15 minutes before closing ask if it was ok and without hesitation the manager said no problem. With Mexican food I'm a rice and beans person. And yes both hit the mark. The enchiladas were really good, chips and salsa were fresh . Nice family environment for families. read more

We always have the very best meals at El Cap - the chicken fajitas are my favorite. Be sure to ask for a side of delicious pico when you're enjoying the fresh tortilla chips. Friendly staff and clean dining room. Highly recommend for your next visit to Prosser. read more

Ambience is lacking. Odd dining room layout and slow(ish) service. Not bad for the price but it was recommended as good local Tex-Mex. Meh, not quite! read more

The absolute best restaurant in the state! The next time you find yourself driving on I-82 and find yourself craving something delicious you'd better take the exit ASAP! This place has a great menu, fantastic staff and thoughtful draft list. The owners have really thought of everything and not a detail goes unnoticed! The food will keep you coming back but the bar will keep you there for a while because the drinks are just that good! read more

El Caporal Prosser - Pfriem Mexican larger - Mexican Near Me - Prosser, Washington

Best Mexican food in town. Owned & operated by a great family multi generations work in the restaurant. We have eaten here since it opened years ago. We haven't ever had a bad meal or service. Doesn't matter if they are crazy busy food & service are consistent. Love El Caporal read more

Great food and pleasant waitress and waiter's. Very clean. Prices are reasonable. They have a big variety of different Mexican dishes

Excellent food, beyond exceptional service, & very accommodating. We went at rather late times to have dinner & they were quiet, but even when busy, they are friendly & serve great food. Twice afterward, we realized the chef had already cleaned up the kitchen for the night, but didn't even balk at cooking again. Which of course meant he had to clean again. We felt bad, but all of the staff were wonderful & welcoming. read more

Family favorite with our girls. Always enjoy their pollo a la crème. Excellent! Great service, family owned.

The staff are magnificent. They remember us whenever we come in and even what my girlfriend's "usual" is == the ceviche (oh crap--El Caporal makes some outstanding shrimp ceviche!!). And then there are the drinks. Of course we've gone with Mexican beers (tonight, the Bohemian bottled beer was tasty in my frosted mug). But then there is their tequila. We went with Don Julio Silver and wow, they make truly full pours, and supply you with many slices of lime, although you can get along with one slice, because it's oh so smooth. This place is always open, too. So yeah, Prosser is slowly beginning to explode on the culinary scene with all the wine tourism they are surrounded by, and with old standards like El Caporal, be sure to always make a pitstop in Prosser! read more

The food is good, fresh and hot. I like the fajita trio which is Carne Asada, chicken and shrimp. This is my go to, but have tried other dishes and they are delicious too. They have a full bar and they seem generous. The place is a family owned restaurant, and the service is good. It has room for large groups and has hand painted murals and other decorations. read more

We came on by when we needed something delicious during a stop in Prosser for the great balloon festival. Some friends have gone here before and said it was solid so we decided to check it out. The Decour inside is exactly what you expect from an established Mexican restaurant in a smaller town. Lively and very classic. This also the came out with the chips was a little on the spicy side, I'm not sure if they had a milder option, but I'm probably in the minority for wanting such things. It was a little bit surprised they didn't serve tamales here and pork was not an option for many of the dishes. For those of us that have a swine love that runs deep, this is a definite let down. Nonetheless, we persevered and among the four of us tried the chimichanga, some enchiladas, a burrito and some tacos. The enchiladas were good. Mine were made with chicken and came on the classic inside of a hot pocket temperature, ceramic love a plate. It did a nice job of keeping the rice and beans warm! The other dishes were all exactly as you would expect them, good, but not incredible. Very classic, and definitely a place that you would go if you lived in the area. As it stands, Yakima, my hometown, is basically Mac out when it comes to Mexican food. This place was good, but not better than anything that we have around home. In addition, it would be great to see the menu expand just a little bit, if nothing else in terms of meat offerings. Worth going to try out, especially if you live here. read more

Food was very good quality. Service needs more understanding of the English language and the Margaritas need to actually taste like tequila was put in them. I would return however. read more

I'm giving it a four because the staff is quite friendly and it's a nice atmosphere to sit and relax. The food is more of a 3. It's what I would call generic American/Mexican food. Not authentic style, but not bad either. read more

The most god awful Mexican food I have ever eaten very bland and very greasy They need a new cook

Great spot for a satisfying meal. Friendly service, good portions. Had the enchiladas, tacos, chorizo and egg, tamales. All great. House made chips and salsa. Come in hungry leave full. Great lunch specials as well. read more

Based on the reviews we read before coming in, I had high hopes for great tasting food and an overall pleasant experience. We were seated pretty quickly, fresh corn chips and a delicious salsa were brought out really quickly, and then we waited. And waited. And waited - for someone to come and take our drink order. After we decided what we wanted, from drinks to appetizers to entrees, and we'd both used the restroom, we still had time to polish off the chips and salsa. We were only 1 of 5 tables that had two waiters and a busser. When our server approached us he simply asked, "are you ready?" and we ordered everything right away. Our drinks and food came out really, really quickly- one frozen and one Otr margarita, ceviche, and a fajita combo of shrimp and chicken. The ceviche was a little chewy and oily, but the fajita combo was really tasty, and I was really considering buying a jar of salsa to bring home. Unfortunately the bar staff was in the middle of a cleaning project that included the use of a vacuum that was so screechy, that we couldn't have a conversation. It went on and on for the entire length of our dinner, and it left me with a ringing in my ears that took quite a while to subside. At one point I asked our server if he could ask them to stop and he said "they're not done yet, sorry." I have to admit, I was shocked by this. It was the middle of the dinner rush and they were cleaning upholstery NOW? Needless to say, we ate as quickly as possible and got out of there. I decided against buying their salsa after having my ears blown up for an hour. read more

Stopped here a couple times on way across the state. Good food. Quick service. You got to love these little town places- regular customers fill the counter. The cook knows everyone except you. The food is plain and good. Best to order the specials or else some of it is always from a can or a microwave. read more

I passed through Prosser, and wanted a Cinco de Mayo dinner. El Caporal was highly recommended by a local. My seafood enchilada was basic. The shrimp fajitas looked good -- I wish I'd have ordered them. They brought chips and salsa, and the chips were good, but the salsa was super watery and bland. Being hungry, we ate it. And when they brought new dishes of salsa, it was fantastic, like they had opened a new container, and we were getting something fresh. That was the highlight of the meal. The margaritas were run of the mill cheap tequila and bottled mix. The service was OK. After dinner we went next door to Bern's Tavern. That was fun. read more

Our place to eat when we are bumming around Prosser. Food is delicious and the restaurant is nice. It's right on the corner too so it's easy to get to. Not really a lot else to say about it. It's worth the stop if you're in the area. read more

El Caporal Prosser - Mexican Near Me - Prosser, Washington

We have dinner here almost every week - these folks are like family now. And, we're starting to see other regulars there as well, some are neighbors. Good food and service - we love going there. read more

It's ok. Average tasting food, good service, a little on the pricier side. Considering you don't get to many options in prosser that are in a walking distance, is at good as it gets. read more

Excellent traditional Mexican food. Try the Shrimp Fajitas. When they come to your steaming the aroma will knock you out. Yum.

You just have to love small town restaurants, especially when they produce some tasty food. I went here a little later in the evening so there were only about 4 other families in there. It's a decently sized place too so it almost seems like we didn't see those 4 families at all! The menu is quite large. One of the people I was with refered to it as "The Bible of Mexican Food." There are several pages with loads to choose from and there is a little section that serves as the lunch menu. The prices also seemed typical to a little pricey for each meal but they can get away with it since there isn't many dining options in the town. Oh yeah, beware of the little incline as you walk in the door...the bump got all three of us... read more

Delicious Mexican Food, a Wonderful Family Owned Restaurant! Felix is the Best in my book!!!:)))

El Caporal was a family favorite back in the day, but recently the service has been complete trash. We went in today and there was only one server for a Friday night. We waited five minutes to be sat (which I get that the server was probably busy and I've worked in the restaurant industry) and then we watched as our server sat two other tables. After we were sat, two other tables came in after us. The server decided to skip taking our order. However, she did not forget to take the order of the two other tables that had walked in after us. We waited thirty minutes for our order to be taken and watched as the other tables, who again arrived after us, got their food. We ended up waiting over an hour for food and service. It was so bizarre. I'd like to say this was the first time, but it will most likely be our last time. read more

Your standard sit down Mexican restaurant with an average menu. Ordered the combination fajitas with steak, chicken and shrimp. It was pretty good but i have had better. Side plate with beans and rice wasn't the biggest. Service was average. read more

Food and service was amazing!!! Definitely will be visiting this place again for the carne asada, beans, and rice.

Consistantly tasty and filling. Wonderful staff and atmosphere. Can't go wrong here if looking for great Mexican food!

Had a great meal here, shared the fajitas. These were good but extremely oily. The salsa and pico de gallo were good but the guacamole was awesome! Overall decent place to eat but I might try another place next time. read more

Being a local of the Yakima Valley, I know good Mexican food the minute I smell it. Growing up I frequented this spot and every time I come home for a visit I demand that someone meet me down here before I make my rounds with family and friends. My family/friends know that the minute I hit Yakima I'm going to be calling people to figure out who's had dinner/lunch. I ALWAYS order the nachos, which I know is lame but I LOVE me some nachos. They have the best beans here and the best homemade salsa I've ever tasted. The spicy is super spicy so I always follow it up with a dish of the mild which I practically drink it's so tasty. The chips are always hot and the service is always quick. I will note that I've had way better margaritas else where but when dealing with the family tequila is tequila. read more

real nice meal, quick service and great prices. traveling thru town on a trip around Washington and stopped for a quick meal. Really a nice little place for lunch. My wife loved her salad with all the fresh ingredients and the meat and cheese and other toppings were a plenty. I would come back if we were in town again. read more

Good food with nice preparation and spices on the fajitas. Fresh salsa was spicy and excellent. Setting could have been better, but if the tortillas hadn't been stale this would have been four stars in my book. read more

One word: bland. I had one of the specialties of the house and there was nothing good about it. The staff were nice but they were the only good thing about this place. So disappointed after readiing the other reviews. read more

I practically moved in here while I was in Prosser during my wine apprenticeship. I think it is family owned and it was busy every night with people dining in and also picking up take-out. The chimichangas were especially good along with the fresh nachos and burritos. The service when dining in can be very slow, but you don't have much of a choice out there and the food is definitely worth the wait. Great margaritas!!! read more

This used to be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. In the last year or so they've changed their prices and their menu a bit and it isn't the same. You have to pay extra for the rice and beans that normally should come on the side of many dishes. They have raised their prices so that everything is quite a bit more expensive than Mexican food in neighboring cities. Sad to say, but though their food is pretty good, I usually choose elsewhere to eat nowadays. read more

these guys have good mexican food. The fajitas are my go to meal. Sometimes the service is a little slow but its always worth the wait. It always seems to have alot of people there so I know I am not the only one that likes to eat here. read more