Came here on a Friday night and it was the perfect dinner! Their tacos are amazing- the corn tortillas, chopped meat, onions, cilantro, and salsa all combine beautifully. Sometimes I just crave authentic tacos and these meet the mark with the pork and pineapple al pastor. Our server was prompt, and overall we had a very nice time hanging out for a couple of hours while sipping on some ballena sized beers. It was busy and a cozy on a rainy and cold Seattle night. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - 6 Tacos Al Pastor with 32 oz Carta Blanca - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place exceeded my expectations! I really enjoyed the flavor of the tacos and even the nachos itself! I usually don't order nachos but the nachos here was amazing. Overall, I highly recommend and I would come back. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

"There's no good Mexican food in Seattle" they say. Well they are wrong, dead wrong. They just aren't looking in the right places. You've probably seen El Legendario many times driving on Aurora Avenue and thought that you've wanted to try it. Listen up, it's a rainy day and you have nothing else going on. Curl up next to the fire with a fat burrito and get ready for the time of your life. The California Burrito is off the charts. Burritos are at their best with significant textural contrasts, and this one does the trick. The fries are perfectly crispy, unlike a lot of local attempts at California Burritos, which makes the experience elite. When you have a bite of that with everything else that's thrown in their beautiful tortillas, you will be in heaven. The nachos here are a heaping mound of everything that they could find in the kitchen. If you order these, be prepared to not eat much else. You will not be able to stop eating them, and you'll have to take home whatever else you ordered. They also have phenomenal mole, tortas, and anything else that you could desire from a Mexican restaurant. Go to El Legendario immediately if you want an elite Seattle Mexican experience. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This legendary dish a favorite in my books :) Tortillas are not made in house :( & do wish it was served with a chili oil I felt it was missing a spice that adds that picante flavor . Menudo itself 09/10 served with a side of onions and lime , Riquísimo Taste of home read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I liked this place overall, but it felt like it could have been better. My mom wanted a blended margarita but they only do on the rocks. My stepdad wanted to pay partially with a card and cash but they told him that wasn't possible. The enchiladas were ok - it's not a style I prefer (Cojita cheese and huge slices of onions on top that I removed before I took the photo). Salsa and chips cost instead of being free. My stepdad enjoyed his bean and cheese burrito and the waitress was friendly but I don't know if we will come back because there was a feeling of something lacking. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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El legendario has become a go to taco spot amongst my friends and I because you can't beat a good taco tuesday deal. They used to do 5 for $10 tacos on Tuesday - idk if they do it anymore, but they do have daily deals making it such a good staple eating out meal. Their al pastor is the best thing there and I like their salsa. It's a sit down, family vibes type of restaurant which I enjoy. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When we arrived here on Friday, we were seated immediately. Ambience: 3/5 - l really liked the way they represented Mexican culture with the decor Drinks & Food 3/5 Skinny Paloma 5/5 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Any cocktail is a good choice, in my opinion. It was affordable and STRONG. DO TRY HOT SAUCE 5/5 - This place has one of the best HOT sauces I have ever tried in Seattle. It had the kick I was looking for Burrito Express 2/5: The burrito tortilla wrap wasn't to my taste. I found it to be too thick. Although I like the cheese, beans, and beef (Al Pastor). The enchiladas were significantly better compared to the burritos. Service 2/5: NOTE: Due to the extremely slow service, please be patient. read more

Started with the chips and salsa. Really tasty. We added the Guacamole, great flavor and good size portion. Torta was delicious!!! Friendly service and great atmosphere! read more

We visited specfically for Taco Tuesday which was 5 tacos for $10. For the deal they had to all be the same taco. We did carne asada and then al pastor, carne asada was a bit dry but the al pastor was so juicy, flavorful, and delicious $8 chips and salsa is a bit steep lol, considering we got tacos for $2 more than that but they were good but I think it was mainly because we got fresh tortilla chips not sure how it would taste if they were not super fresh The margs were okay, considering we they are using super cheap tequila it didn't taste that bad but the strawberry did taste like cough syrup Service was pretty good, a bit slow, but it seemed like there was only one server working. Definitely a good place to get your taco fix! Parking was easy if you go in the neighborhood. read more

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Food and service was excellent! Staff are friendly and helpful. Absolutely delicious!

Lovely ambience. Family-friendly. Good service. DELICIOUS food! Five of us in our family had dinner at this restaurant. Chose it because of their reviews. VERY happy that I did. The food tasted authentic. We visit Mexico twice a year, so I'm pretty picky about Mexican food. My "go to" is fajitas. My parents shared the "El Legendario" specialty dish. More than enough for two people. They still had enough to take home for lunch the next day. If you like sweets, you have to get their flan-cake. Half flan, and half chocolate cake. How wonderful to have a part of Mexico, in Seattle. Try this place. You'll be glad that you did. We will definitely go back the next time we're in town. read more

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The food was great. Sadly chips and salsa extra... Service is mediocre. I challenge the menu price compared to the checkout price and was berated and belittled and called 911 because I raised my voice about the difference in price when I was given some answer like I told you they went up... The menu says one thing the check should say the same? Ñm read more

que comida tan mala el servicio es malísimo fui con mi familia y a todos nos dio dolor de estómago aparte sus empleados súper mal educados no lo recomiendo para nada y los baños una asquerosos /The food was terrible and the service was awful. I went with my family and we all got stomach aches. On top of that, the employees were incredibly rude. I wouldn't recommend this place at all, and the bathrooms were disgusting. read more

Our group of 8 visited around 2pm on a Saturday and they were able to seat us immediately! Service was prompt and attentive. Chips and salsa/beans are not free here... that is a downside. But we started with chips, salsa and queso. WHEW that queso is SPICY!!! For entrees, our group ordered a variety of things. I got the carne asada quesadilla, others got chicken enchiladas, burritos and taquitos. My quesadilla was very flavorful and piping hot. Beans and rice had great flavor. It doesn't come with salsa, guacamole or sour cream.... My sister got the chicken taquitos and boy were they dry!! Cocktails were fine- they don't offer blended margaritas just ones on the rocks. Overall, it filled us up on a chilly afternoon and we are grateful they were able to accommodate our large group so effortlessly. Oh PS- they don't split checks to be prepared to divvy all that up yourself. read more

The place is on aurora Ave and was not as busy as we expected. The food was average but the drinks were good. The service was also average and we had to wait a long time before we got our food. We tried the enchiladas and tacos the portion size was good. Would recommend to try once. read more

This is a great Mexican spot in Seattle. We came here on a weekend and were seated right away. The chips & salsa are a good way to start the meal. Their entrees are very large and could be shareable or great for leftovers. My husband ordered an al pastor burrito, which was very good. I ordered the enchilada combo that came with red & green sauce. One enchilada had carnitas and the other one has asada. Both of our meals were very good. I would come back here to try other things, as they had a large menu of items. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Asada & carnitas enchilada with red/green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have to come all the way to review on Yelp but AVOID AT ALL COSTS. The Mexican female waitress had treated us badly with a extremely bad temper, she let us wait for a very long period of time and we had been side eyed many, many times. (We don't even know why) Me and my friends were shocked that we never seen any restaurant with such unprofessional staffs. I recommend the person reading this review to avoid this place at all costs, THEY WILL RUIN YOUR DAY. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was such an amazing find! The food is fire, I grabbed the quesadilla which comes with beans, rice and cheese. The ambiance is amazing... It's got a football viewing large screen seating and also quieter areas! Lots of booths. The service was excellent! Parking has to be residential parking around the corner! It wasn't too hard to find. read more

We've been trying Mexican food around seattle for a while and it's always been bland and not quite up to par with what we ate in the south. We randomly stumbled upon this place. It has a homey vibe which I love, and the service was lovely! Did I mention this restaurant has lengua? Amazing! The food was delicious, flavorful, and we'll be back for more. read more

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The birria tacos here are amazing! We got a California burrito and the tacos to split. The California burrito was good too, I think the guac made it a bit messy to eat so next time I will ask for that on the side instead. I love that this is a family owned business and you can taste the authenticity in the dishes. So much flavor and spice, you will not leave disappointed. Quick service and kind staff. Will definitely be returning. read more

Not many places deserve one star but this place definitely is one. The food is extremely mid. They just rough chopped all the ingredients and threw them in a flour tortilla without any sauce. My drink was a margarita but didn't have any flavor but spicy. The waitress hardly ever checked on us or answer any questions. Expensive for no reason. Just go to taco time instead read more

This place is outstanding. Service was good. I happily enjoyed a carne asada and will definitely go back to try more off the menu. My husband had their fish tacos and loved them. read more

My friend chose this place, and we were here as first time diners. She ordered enchiladas with mole sauce and totally loved it. I don't remember what I ate here, but nothing to complain about. Staff was friendly as we left; can see the kitchen from the front door. 4 stars for the very dirty bathroom and waiting for a long time with hardly anyone there to order and get the check; weren't checked on once. read more

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Amazing tacos!! Got five carnitas at the Taco Tuesday price with a small guac for $1 extra - inhaled the first two before i remembered to snap a pic. So good! Also enjoyed the tamarind drink. Near the zoo, great stop after a day out. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas tacos and tamarind drink - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

--- We went here hoping for a good dinner beyond our usual places, kinda disappointed Here's my review: **Chips and Salsa:** Really disappointed, totally overpriced at $8. Salsa had an okay flavor but inconsistent texture. The chips tasted like bagged ones, not homemade as claimed. Big basket though. **Margarita Cadillac:** Good size and flavor for $10. Nice value. **Service:** Friendly and fine. **Main Meal:** I had the Tacos California ($18). Big portions, decent taste, but the meat was greasy. Good avocado and classic rice and beans. Fills you up, but not exceptional. My friend had the carnitas plate ($18). Lots of meat, okay flavor. Store-made tortillas, smaller portions of beans and rice. Flavors were average. **Ambiance:** Classic Mexican restaurant vibe with cool old-school posters of Mexican movie stars. Overall, seems to cater to the drinking crowd with good drinks but mediocre food. Probably won't return. --- read more

Reminded me a lot of the tri cities Mexican food which is authentic and tastes on point. I would stay away from the chicken mole, or anything chicken. It lacks flavor and tasted a day old. Everything else was delicious. If you like spicy they have some good options but beware, when you want spicy, it's hot!!! the chimichanga was delicious and the churros with ice cream hit the spot. I'd definitely go back. read more

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Slow and apathetic service. Also, guacamole is way too spicy to be able to enjoy chips and guacamole.

Definitely one of the best Mexican Restaurants I've ever been to! The Habanero Mango Margarita is incredibly spicy, but delicious. My son loved the Burrito Murjado. Definitely had to take some home. We are from Phoenix, but will for sure come back here next time we're in Seattle. read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The last time I visited, it was early in the summer. My companions and I were craving Mexican cuisine, so we decided to stop at El Lengendario because of the good reviews and location we were in. Upon entering, I immediately noticed the decorations and loved how they showcased Mexican culture. Also, our server was really kind and sweet to us. The food we got tasted authentic, and I was full by the end of the meal. It was slightly pricey for the quesadilla and fajitas, but the tacos were average priced around $10 for a plate of 4 tacos. My friend really loved the tacos and I suggest you ordering some! read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Al Pastor Tacos, Quesadilla, and Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Burrito!!! I come here solely for their carnitas burritos. exceptional every time. I split it with my partner because they are so big. (I don't recommend adding guac bc of the extra charge for so little in there). Also requesting a side of limes is a $1 upcharge :( but we need limes it's critical. Get a side order of chips! We love their chips: fresh, authentic, and generous portion. We don't recommend the queso and will never be ordering again. Spicy and unexpected taco seasoning flavor. The lady at the bar is so friendly. We prefer takeout just to pick up from her. Other experiences dining inside have been ok.... our server was rude and didn't check in on us after bringing the food out. petition for free side of limes please!!!! it's a mexican restaurant!!!! read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - burrito express and queso - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A fun Mexican place for massive burritos and a good time. We came here on a weeknight and were seated right away. Though not all tables were full, the place was still bustling with many takeout orders and plenty of regular patrons. We weren't drinking that night, but the margaritas looks tasty and festive in their big glasses. We shared a burrito and a queso. We were warned that the queso was spicy, great, I love a little zest in my queso. But it was HOT, definitely not for those with a low spice tolerance. The flavor was still great, but turning down the spice 30% would have made it accessible to a lot more palettes. The burrito was tasty and quite possible the largest I've seen in Seattle. Prices were normal Seattle high, I hope for cheaper for burritos but you get at least two meals for the cost. Definitely a place we can see ourselves coming back to frequently read more

Being from California I am hella picky with my Mexican food. I've lived in Fresno, East LA, and all over SoCal and I know good Mexican food when I taste it. I thought I would never find a good Mexican restaurant in Seattle then a friend told me about this place and I FINALLY found a great spot! Rice is on point, beans are on point...to me a Mexican restaurant needs to get these two things right because they're the base of the meal and if they mess one of those up it's hard for me to enjoy the main dish. Chips were hot and fresh out of the fryer (yum). I had the mole chicken enchiladas and they were great, a friend I was eating with had the barbacoa and I sampled it and it was delicious. The tacos from the booth next to us smelled amazing so definitely want to go back and just eat tacos. Good michelada! Not too salty! Only qualm was no horchata but I'll let it slide. Can't wait to go back! read more

Love this place! Family run little hole in the wall! I randomly stumbled across this restaurant on Google And it did not disappoint. The ambience is super casual. Great for groups. Can get pretty busy. Parking is shared with residential street parking so it can be difficult to find a spot. Food is amazing here each and every time I've been. The staff are attentive and kind. I'm just sad that salsa and chips aren't served on the house like other restaurants but that's okay because the food and flavors make up for everything. read more

The best El Pastor street tacos I've had in Seattle. I look forward to trying their Pozole this winter!

We love it here ! Fun decor and ambiance. Awesome food and drinks. Love the guac and salsa. Chips are homemade ! The tacos are really good too. Service is great. Definitely recommend. read more

On the hunt for the best PNW taco spot and El Legendario truly lives up to its name and hits the spot! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and seated at my table immediately. This restaurant is a family business and you can feel the love and care from everyone who is serving. Ordered two dishes for myself. The specialty tacos are the way to go if you want to be bold and try something new. Don't be a weenie and say you don't eat tongue lengua or tripe. Get out of your comfort zone! The tripa tacos come in a pair, i asked for mine extra crispy and they NAILED IT. So so good! The crunch and texture you can tell it was made fresh and not just some old tripe they threw into a taco. The Birria Res, wowed me. When the taco can maintain its crunch while holding the juicy beef and cheese in the middle, that is true perfection. Ordered the consumme dipping sauce to go with (extra charge) but you can have a Birria taco without dipping. It's just not the same. Consumme was good enough to slurp up like a soup. Their hot sauces are also freshly made. Thank you will definitely be back again and again! read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Birria Res - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Being from Southern California, I have high standards when it comes to Mexican food, and this place gets my full recommendation. It has a true family feel inside and their menu is quite extensive. The fish tacos were different than I was used to, but the differences only made them more delicious and unique. Any place that serves tamales year round gets my two thumbs up! read more

As an Orange County native and former San Diego resident, I rarely want to get Mexican food outside of SoCal. We'll occasionally check out some places here in Seattle if I find a promising one on yelp, but I try not to get my hopes up. I'm still always disappointed. I had this place bookmarked for several months before trying, and I'm so glad we finally stopped in. I've found my go-to Mexican restaurant in Seattle!! I usually get tacos because I love tacos (duh) and they also give me a standard to compare between places. My favorite here are the al pastor - great flavors and cooked perfectly. My husband usually gets the fajitas which have also been great. The chips are made in-house and come out piping hot when if they've just been fried. Amazing! The location itself is on Aurora and unassuming, but it's comfortable enough and service is great. Check it out! read more

El Legendario Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here with a friend late in the evening. Not bad, the guacamole was spicy, but no real other flavor. I got the tacos adobada and asada. They both lacked flavor. Loaded with onions and Cilantro but still missed the mark. The margarita was strong and good. The service was good, but it wasn't busy at all so kind of expected to be decent. read more