I love El Que and honestly keep coming back for the margaritas alone. From what I know, it's part of a small group of locally loved restaurants started by Tony (who I think is behind a few other Spokane spots too), and you can really feel that local, community vibe when you're there. The space is a little smaller and first come, first serve, which actually makes it feel more intimate perfect for a casual date night or just grabbing drinks and good food with a friend. If you love Mexican street-style food and tequila, this is your spot. They have a great selection, including different reposados and house-made infusions. Now the food... so good. The wet burrito was one of my favorites, super satisfying and full of flavor. The tacos were also really, really good. And don't skip the starters the guac, salsa, and chips were fresh, and the chorizo queso dip was honestly fire. And the margaritas? Top-notch. I always go for a spicy margarita and they do not disappoint. Also shoutout to Ing (I hope I'm spelling that right!) they was my server and was so sweet, professional, and just had a really chill, welcoming vibe that made the whole experience even better. Overall, El Que is one of those spots I'd definitely recommend if you want great food, strong drinks, and a cozy, fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

El Que - Cucumber Margaritas - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Cute little bar with a curated menu of delicious Mexican food! I had the "pastor" tacos (think braised/pulled pork, less traditional al pastor) and the tamale with the same braised pork. The food was well seasoned, made fresh to order, and the infused tequila (beet in my case) was delicious and unique. read more

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food was terrible. nachos weren't even real nachos but american block cheese melted on my chips. food was cold and was just bad in general.

All it took was one time of my boyfriend getting dinner from here. 1 time and now this is our favorite place for tacos! Seriously some of the best we've ever had. Also tried the steak quesadilla and can't decide what I like more. read more

El Que - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We enjoyed the ambience of this hole in the wall bar - weren't super impressed with the food but it's a nice place to hang out. read more

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Tacos I ordered were decent and drink was SPICY which I loved. Server was incredibly nice.

First time here. Everything was fantastic! Cod, shrimp, chicken and brisket tacos were mouthwatering The hot sauces were amazing and most impressive were the infused margaritas. Service was excellent. We loved the low key vibe. El Que will be in our monthly rotation! read more

El Que - Ghost pepper beet margarita! So delicious!! - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Amazing food authentic tacos. Their beans and rice too. Oh my gosh I cant wait to go back. read more

El Que - Yummy - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Extremely disappointed with the service and atmosphere. The staff lacks professionalism and fails to provide adequate customer service. The food quality does not meet expectations for authentic Mexican cuisine. Waiting times are excessively long, and there's a lack of attentiveness from the staff. If the owners aim to expand their business, they urgently need to reconsider their staffing and service standards. INGELISE! Yes you girl need to change your attitude. read more

Was looking for place to eat in browns, got some recommendations on El que. Great service, Ing was amazing. I love both drinks and food, definitely will come back. You gotta try their cholo dip, it was delicious Orange infused vodka is also must try. Very cozy and friendly place! read more

El Que - Cholo dip and Orange infused vodka with 1/2 cranberry and 1/2 soda water - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Didn't even get to try the food. The server just was so unwelcoming. If you're unhappy with your job then leave.

One server was alright, but the other was mean. Very slow and told the wait time after we paid. Maybe if you are an insider it would be fine, but we felt awful when we left. read more

What fun on a Valentine's evening...finally Spanish style food that is not Spanish rice and fried beans. Great appetizers, tequila menu (spectacular) and limited but great light dinner menu. The Peach Jalapeño Infused Tequila was lovely. There isn't a dessert menu so we went to MiFlavour. Can't wait to go back! Service was great, with limited tables and counter seating. read more

El Que - Infused Tequila - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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I was treated so horribly that I downloaded and made this app just to leave a review. If I could give no stars, I would, I was trying to make an order to go had to call four times, when they finally picked up the woman on the phone was extremely rude and inconsiderate, and hung up halfway between me putting my order in. Very unprofessional, and not giving you my business ever again. read more

We are from Canada and we were reccommebed this place by the air bnb we stayed at! It was all awesome food we had nachos, a quesadilla and a taco. Highly recommend the restaurant it was great and so was the experience! read more

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Great drinks (lots of infused tequila, and specialty tequila drinks, but seemed like a pretty stocked bar), yummy food, very limited seating space indoors but I never saw anyone waiting on a table for more than a few minutes (we went in on a Sunday evening). Some tables outside on the patio for nice weather. Attentive servers and smiling, friendly staff! Lots of locals/regulars stopping in, which typically a good sign it's probably a quality place :) Thanks El Que! What's your Instagram?! read more

El Que - Empty "el que rita," their take on a classic margarita, highly recommend. - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We came in on a Sunday at 10:30pm or so to end our night, and ordered ourselves each a sangria. The bar was pretty empty save for a few other customers so we easily found places at the bar to seat ourselves at. The bartender was super friendly, and even offered me a soda to calm my hiccups, which randomly appeared halfway through the night. My alcohol tolerance leaves much to be desired. As for the drink itself, I didn't like it all too much. The spices were too strong and the flavors just didn't hit the right notes in my mouth. However, I would come here again for the small and quiet ambiance, a perfect place to have a small get together. Just would not get the sangria again, which is sad because I usually do really enjoy sangrias. read more

El Que - Sangria - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Spokane Hidden Gem!!!! We tried margaritas and sangria for drinks. The sangria has an interesting spicy flavor that I liked, but may not be for everyone. The food here was really good! Super affordable and filling. Definitely a hole in the wall kinda place filled with what seem like regulars! Super tiny inside with limited seating, but would come back. read more

El Que - Sangria and margarita - Lounges Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I love El Que. All the bartenders are always so friendly and fast despite the place getting rocked all the time. The margs are on point. The food is super flavorful. It's tiny and cute inside and the patio is awesome on sunny days. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Spo any time of day but the fact that they stay open a little later than most places makes them even better. I wish I had pics of the food to add but I always eat it too fast. Get the tacos de res or con camarones. read more

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I love this little bar for date night because of its low lighting and great atmosphere. I think it is romantic, but maybe not in the traditional sense. There are lots of candles, but it is a bit more edgy. It is truly tiny, so be prepared to not find a spot inside due to its popularity. If we can't find a spot here we go into the sister restaurant next door The Elk, or across to Italia Trattoria. Both also make good cocktails, so you aren't at a loss. There is just something to be said for their very chill atmosphere here. I love the dark and cozy vibes. This place is totally a staple of the Browne's Addition nightlife scene but worth a stop in from any neighborhood, especially if you like tequila. El Que is a place to get delicious margarita made with freshly squeezed juices, not syrupy mix. They also have light bites on the menu such as chips and guac, tacos, etc. Enjoy! read more

The bartender and Their patron friends were so rude to my family, first time there was awful, don't go there unless you know the bartender, I guess? read more

Mitch is a badass. Food is ridiculous good. Cholo Dip is off the charts. Dense and flavorful. Shrimp tacos are a little spicy, so beware but delicious. The queso and chorizo dip was solid. Carne tacos. Go. Don't be scared. Basil margarita something is dangerous good. read more

Such a rude and infuriating moment. Me my girlfriend, and her brother just wanted some drinks and tacos and we were made to feel like small stupid young adults who don't deserve to have fun. we stand like jackasses for 15 minutes waiting for one of the twatty female bartenders to acknowledge us. We are asking who can help us get seated and we were met with rude "okayyyyyys" to everything we asked. We showed our very much real IDs and watched as two of the women snickered and gossiped over our IDs. Then when we sat down we were blatantly ignored by the same waitresses when they went outside to fill waters. And I heard everything I needed one i eavesdropped one of the waitresses complaining about a recent customer and she goes "I know I'm an asshole but youre the old white man." Typical victim food service workers, I hope I can eat at this restaurant soon so I can tip a fat 0%. read more

I had out of town guest in last night and of course I wanted to show them a good time. We ate at Trattoria Italians and we were told by our server that the bar across the street made amazing beet tequila drinks. We entered in the bar and we're immediately told we could wait outside (in the rain) for a seat. Even though a group of people all moved over one bar stool so we could sit. The bartender told us we could not sit there because the bar stools were in front of her mixing station. We had to wait outside. We walked out. How rude! Embarrassing El Que! I would never recommend this bar to anyone! read more

Service is awful! My brother and I used to frequent this place when Mitch worked there. He made a drink called the V80, which after he left the drink remained on the menu, but only in the summer. We went to El Que last Sunday for the V80 and we walked in to the place, and the bartender was hanging out and talking to her girlfriend. We were the only two in the bar. She ignored us for about 10 minutes, not even saying hi. Finally after her girlfriend left she came over and asked us what we wanted to drink. We asked if they had the V80 and she said "nope" in a very curt manner. So we got up and walked out. What a shame that she hates her job so much that she has to ruin everyone else's day and hurt the reputation of the establishment. Unfortunately, My brother and I won't be back. read more

FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN ALL OF SPOKANE!!!! Best margarita I have ever had, and amazing ladies who work there!! read more

AWFUL SERVICE. I go only for the amazing food but I can't ignore the blatant disrespect, disregard and just atrocious manners from the servers. Can't continue to eat there due to the trash ass service and attitude from those girls. Specifically the short blonde haired one. She's the worst server I've ever came across. And I've worked in the food industry 7years and never have I seen such awful service and manners. DO BETTER read more

It's a bummer because these are the BEST tacos in Spokane, and hot sauces they are seriously so good but 2 servers there are just awful. They are rude, inconsiderate, and disrespectful. I've probably been in 15 or 20 times to eat because it's that good but I'm thinking I might have to find a new taco spot. Which sucks. read more

El Que was wonderful! Small and quaint. The food was delicious and so was the beet infused ghost pepper margarita!

The food was absolutely worth going for! The venue is smaller, however provides such a unique and cozy environment. Our bartender was amazing without service! read more

Well this place is a problem! We have been here three times in the past week because it is frickin awesome! Tiny little bar with a great atmosphere, great employees and excellent tacos!!! We have now tried all of the tacos and every one is delicious but the shrimp are definitely my favorites closely followed by the steak. The rest are great as well (even the tofu) but seriously if you like shrimp, get those!!! Highly recommend this place! ;-) read more

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El Que is tucked into a small space behind the Elk in Browne's Addition. I used to come here a lot when I had a few good single friends who lived in the area. They have a great selection of infused tequilas and bottled Mexican beers. The ambiance is great, with the bar and high tables made in cast concrete. The barkeeps are quite friendly. Great food also available! Outside patio too. read more

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Cute little tequila bar with a great food menu as well, staff is always great and I love their seasonal drinks! Whether it's a hot summer day or freezing cold in the winter.. tequila and Mexican food always hit the spot so why not enjoy it here ! read more

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Love this place! Best chili rellenos in Spokane! Drinks are fantastic too. It's quite small and dark but don't let that dissuade you. Eat outside if you must. It is owned by The Elk (get it? El Que? El K). read more

Food is great and service is normally great. However because of such a miserable experience with one of the servers I cannot recommend this place. She treated our group of 5 so terribly from the moment we walked in. Normally I would feel bad about disclosing the name of the server but she was so rude and unprofessional I don't feel one ounce of remorse. Her name is Ingelise and I am warning you to stay away. She couldn't even muster up the small bit of respect required to even take our orders. It was like the entire point of coming to a bar was ruined. If you can't even get what you are trying to order than what the hell. After refusing to make the advertised drink special we all wanted she begrudgingly gave us beers that were our second choice order. After my friend ordered tacos we decided to move to the booth to distance ourselves from this monster. When his food was ready he politely asked if the dish that just came up was in fact his and she just stared at us with eyes of Satan and refused to speak. After hesitantly grabbing his food we awkwardly sat in silence because the vibes where so damaged from her presence. At one point I even asked her why she was just staring at us with such contempt and she just responded that she wasn't and walked away. We all decided to finish our drinks and leave as soon as possible and as we did she made it very apparent to be nice to the other group of people there just to spite us. I normally don't write reviews but this encounter was so strange and her actions and disrespect was so pathological I had to share with the world. It wouldn't surprise me If in her free time she takes up skinning puppies and torturing kittens. Again stay away from Ingelise at el que read more

The El Que is a hole in the wall with tons of atmosphere. I continue to go and order delicious beet margaritas. So far it has the best Mexican food I've had in Spokane. I'd highly recommend the pork tamale. I get it every time. During the summer the have outdoor seating where I can bring my dog. read more

I have been coming to this place on and off for a while. This past week their menu changed and not for the best. Not sure what happened but now all their protein in the tacos taste the same, salt. I figured it might've been a fluke but nope. Went back four days later and still the same salt tacos. Can't tell the difference between the meats due to the amount of salt. The atmosphere is good and neighborhood feel. The drinks are good. The service is good as well. I like this place enough to go back maybe I'll just have their tamale. read more

Wow best tacos I've had! The camarones was outstanding,, the el res also top recommendation. Found this place merely because of proximity to where we were staying but what a great find on our road trip across country. Great atmosphere too. Didn't try but had some very interesting infused tequilas. Would definitely come back if we lived here. read more

Great drinks and super friendly service. Food was good, but not as warm as I would of liked.

Have a margarita, have a beer, have a bloody maria, have a shot of ghost pepper infused tequila (if you dare), do not have tacos. Drinks were slightly on the spendy side... but they are that way for a reason. They're made with top notch ingredients, perfectly mixed, taste fantastic and are served up by some cool bartenders. The El Que Rita in particular was out of this world and I would encourage the use of their many infused tequilas for only $1 more. Grab some chips and salsa/guac if need be, but decline the tacos. They come "street food style," yet there was a conspicuous lack of both a second corn tortilla and a reasonable amount of meat/tofu/shrimp. This combo of missing necessities makes for some sad faces... until they take another marg sip. Skip buying the tacos and buy yourself another drink... it's what you really wanted anyways. read more