Needed something quick once we got off the ferry and headed here. Definitely stood around for a few min awkwardly waiting for someone to take my order before I realized they have all their ordering done on an iPad. In my defense, the iPad is over to the right and not at the main counter. I placed my order pretty easily on the iPad. It was easy to remove or add ingredients and was clear what was gluten free. I always think it's interesting when places try to do an auto-20% tip when you order via machine and then pick up the order from the counter. The iPad said I would get a text when my food was ready, so I wandered off. I came back, no text, and my food was ready. So definitely hang close because it is more likely that they will set your food on the counter. It looks like it is designed for all food to be served as takeout, but they do have tables where you can enjoy your food from the takeout containers. We took ours on the road. The tofu topping was well seasoned and delightful. My boyfriend liked his chicken burrito. We would be back for a quick bite, but aren't necessarily craving more. read more

We were looking for quick and delicious Mexican food on Friday Harbor and we found it. They smoke their brisket in-house and it was so flavorful! We had the street tacos, a burrito and guacamole as a side. All delicious. Highly recommend! (Note that you can't see their sign from the street as it is down a little side walkway.) read more

The food was amazing as was the owner. The daily special was Tamales. We had both the pork red sauce tamale and the asparagus smoked gouda tamale. Perfect lunch. The housemade salsa was great too! read more

Ordered beans and cheese burrito and pork quesadilla. Wow, surprisingly good. The burrito got better with every bite. The pork quesadilla was good from the first bite. You know how sometimes you make some cup ramen and ask "what is it that makes this so satisfying?" That's how I feel about this place. read more

Hermosa - Pork quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Wowza! Pleasantly surprised by this little Mexican restaurant. The service was great, the staff even let us eat there as they were closing up. We had the grande burrito and tacos and rice and bean bowls. As a vegetarian, I really enjoyed the tofu option, it was delicious and well seasoned. My husband enjoyed the pork tacos. The salsas were flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend for a quick meal on Friday Harbor. read more

Wow!!!! Revelation of the year!!!!! The best amazing tamales are in Redmond at the Saturday market!! It's not frozen they are being steamed right in front of you. Taste like gmoms good cooking!!! I was talking to one of the lady's and asked where they got their recipe comes from mother in law who is from Hermosillo Mexico! If u want fresh tamales and tacos u got to come give them a try!!! It was a master pice. I love finding places like this!!!! read more

The people here are really warm and welcoming !! Cute Mexican place with good ambience. Loved the food and there are decent number of vegetarian options in here. Ideal places to get good Mexican food on the island read more

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Simple menu with great flavor and service. The chicken on my rice and beans bowl had a perfect hint of lime. The fresh berries in the mojito were a nice touch, but it was a little syrupy. read more

Stopped by while visiting San Juan Island. Great spot with great food. The service was fantastic and quick. Would definitely come back!

We came across this restaurant while visiting San Juan Islands. Hermosa is located just a short walk from the Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal which makes it very convenient for those who want better quality healthier food than what's being served at the ferry terminal. We tried their burrito, pork tacos, vegan tamale and one of my kids had a quesadilla. The lady that took our order was very courteous and offered suggestions and customized our items to our needs. Each items tasted wonderful and fresh. Even my kids finished all of their food and there was plenty of it because the portion sizes are generous. The place was busy at the time of our visit and every customer seemed happy and enjoying their food. The staff is a group of friends. They all were very friendly and appeared happy to work there. The super clean kitchen is in full view of the customers. You can see them prep and cook your food if you like. This place is small with perhaps 4-5 tables and seating for 10-12 people on the first floor, however they share outdoor seating space with other venues so if the weather is nice you can sit outside and take the food to go. The upstairs features a large bar area with additional seating but it's 21+ only. The bathrooms are cleanest I have seen which is a huge plus in my book. Eating at Hermosa was one of the highlights of our trip and we definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that appreciates good home made quality Mexican food being served in a clean and friendly envireonment. read more

Hermosa - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Finally a Mexican restaurant on the island. We attempted to go to another one in the past. This was a fresh of breath air to see this place. I had an old fashioned, wife had a cocktail, and we shared nachos and tacos. They were very good. The place has two levels. Too and bottom. The owner said they just opened in 2018. She said they were at a different island. I hope to see this place when we bring our kids in 2019 back. It's not easy for us to get here. Normally 2 plane rides, an Uber, ferry, shuttle to the car rental and finally our vehicle. But it will be worth it. read more

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Grande Burrito was sooooo good and very filling staff was very kind and we had a great time! the location was also very nice in friday harbor and all employees were friendly and patient. read more

Hard to find little Mexican restaurant that is definitely worth going to the trouble to find! THE ROSES: Delightfully pleasant and efficient staff. Very quick service (a definite plus if you've got a ferry to catch. Very clean and comfortable dining space. Tamales are delicious! THE THORNS: Somewhat limited menu. THE VERDICT: Being a major tourist town, Friday Harbor is lousy with restaurants that don't really care if you have a good dining experience; they figure they'll just reel in the next fanny-pack wearing, selfie-taking hayseed from Hicksville, Middle America. Hermosa's treats every customer like an appreciated regular. Strong recommend. read more

This is very good Mexican food! We had pork carnitas street tacos, chicken street tacos, a rice and refried bean bowl, chips and guacamole from the online order system. It was all boxed up and ready in minutes, and everything was nicely packed, hot and delicious. The tacos and bowl were garnished with plenty of fresh cilantro, diced onion and cheese. The meats were both very tender, flavorful and delicious: not at all dry. There are some tables outside for self service eating. All in all, a very nice dining experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Great little place located next to the ferry terminal in Friday Harbor. We had been meaning to try it all summer but just made it in this weekend. The menu is pretty limited to burrito, tamales, street tacos and quesadillas. We had the mondo chicken burrito, steak street tacos (3) and a steak quesadilla. I was a little disappointed that for the price everything was served a la carter and not served with chips and salsa or rice and beans. The street tacos were very good but 3 at $11 is a bit much to then add more $$ for chips and salsa or cans of soda so no refills. The owner was very lovely and there is a bar upstairs we didn't get to visit as we had kids with us. read more

Hermosa - Beef steeet tacos. Delicious but $11 - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Wow! This place is such a gem. We had drinks in the bar and Patrick is an awesome bartender. I'll admit I'm kind of a snob about cocktails. He made me two of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. I'm from Bellingham and am spoiled with amazing drinks, but he seriously knows what he is doing. He also was so chill. The island vibe was just making me and my husband so calm and happy. We can't wait to go back for the $6 happy hour street tacos! read more

Hermosa - Coconut mojito... yes, please! - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

This was the worst driest overpriced "brisket" taco I've ever had. 4$ for one taco? Get outta here!! A cheese quesadilla for my 5 year old was 10$!!!!! This place is a rip off. I won't be coming back. read more

This place is well situated to serve visitors to Friday Harbor, but it's a true blessing for us locals, serving hearty food made from quality ingredients. one of our best family-run establishments! I hope the broader menu (tamales! nachos!) and full bar service on evenings make a comeback when we finally get to the post-pandemic era. read more

I usually enjoy Mexican food at hot spots in CA so I believe I have some idea of what authentic Mexican cuisine tastes like. Unfortunately, this restaurant was very disappointing for me. Found the rice to be under-seasoned and the food to be excessively greasy. Burrito was bland. Salsa was not authentic. Can definitely understand some being happy with the food here, but it isn't for me. read more

Consistently good made with fresh ingredients. My favorite dish is the bean and rice bowl with brisket, & pico. Service is superb. I've eaten there many times solo, with my wife and with my family, every time we have thoroughly enjoy it. The location is perfect if one is catching a ferry. read more

This is the best food I've ever had in my life. The lady who was there was so sweet and she a genuine hapinesss and joy for everything . So yummy . read more

Pros- Many options to choose from, the salsa was good Cons- rice was still crunchy, meat needed more seasoning or good long soak in marinade. Prices. If you're craving Mexican like crazy, sure. But I'll stick to the mainland, especially for tacos. I'm a tough critic when it comes to Mexican food, it's the Barrio (hood) in me. read more

Meat tasted okay, portions are small, did not come with salsa. Mediocre for the price.

Amazing! Gem in the woods! Absolute gem! I had the chicken tomatillo tamale and my husband had a chicken, beef and pork taco to try all three meats. Each were cooked to perfection as well as the tamale! My favorite Mexican food place of all time! Amazing vibe in the restaurant good fun disco music! Awesome couple own the place and are sweet as they can be! Excited to come back! Taking some tamales home to hold me over until next time! read more

Rough. The beer was cold but, the burrito was marginally good at best. Very little meat. Pretty much all beans and rice. And, they will not give you salsa to enhance it. Pass on this place. read more

Excellent customer service, only average food. Their location down the little walkway is a bit confusing but if you look for the lavender store you're close! read more

Definitely the best Mexican food on the island! Great tasting food ! Great people. Would definitely recommend this place read more

Second time here and the food is out of this world!!! All original recipes and delicious!! Fun friendly atmosphere! The owners is always on hand talking with everyone with a smile!! Don't miss out on this diamond in the rough!!! read more

Loved this place. Went one night for dinner and between me and my husband, we tried all of the tacos and the vegan tamale. Everything was so excellent that we came back the next night for happy hour. There were some decent deals ($5 margaritas, $2 chips and in-house delicious salsa, 2 tacos for $6 etc etc) and we got one of each tamale. They were so good!! The drinks were good too and the bartender was so nice! Definitely recommend this place! read more

Hermosa - Happy hour!! - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

The food is good, the service was good. But the price is ridiculous. I'm giving it 4 stars because of the price, which I can understand as it's an island / tourist attraction. However, a small tiny taco for $4? and 1 burrito for $14. Crazy. It's good food but definitely not worth the money, taco trucks usually serve more for less with authentic quality. read more

Hermosa - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Only liked Tamales.That was amazing.Sadly other dish was not great. Side ordered rice was too cold ,no flavor ,and hard. Taco salad was too sour too much green salsa. read more

I love everything about this place. After a 2.5 hour ferry delay from Anacortes, this was my first stop. The woman at the counter was so friendly. I appreciate that they have many vegan and gluten free options. I ordered tacos with half veggies and half tofu. My first time having a taco with tofu and it was soooo good. Has the texture of meat. I came here the next day too because it was so good. The margaritas are also great. Perfect location close to the ferry (few blocks). Some outdoor seating. Highly recommend read more

My favorite restaurant in Friday Harbor. A great hidden gem. The food is super fresh and delicious. The employees and owners are all super sweet. The drinks are crazy delicious and artisan. I always leave with a smile with my face. read more

Excellent place to get a delicious vegan meal and a cocktail. The staff here are super friendly. I got the rice and beans bowl with tofu and the tofu was seasoned super well! My friend got the vegetarian tamale and loved it. Plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs. Clean and cute place! I would definitely go back for some good vegan food in Friday Harbor! read more

Oh my gosh, the best tamales ever!!! If you are in Friday Harbor you have to try them. We loved the tacos too!!! read more

Hermosa - Chicken tamale. Ate half of it before I realized I needed a picture. - Mexican Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Our go to for Taco Tuesday lunches. They even roast us whole Jalepenos for extra $ but worth it. My husband and I consistently share the 'local' 4 spicy pork tacos. 2 of them for workday lunch and a whole Jalepeno is PERFECT and crazy cheap for lunch anywhere on the island. I only wish they'd do taco punch cards like Tinas Tacos do (we go there when we want to switch it up for fish tacos) I hope this will be a mainstay. It's always sad when we get gifted a sweet spot like this only for it to close. Restaurants on the island struggle during the slow season. I have a feeling though they aren't going anywhere. Close to the ferry and right across the street from my office. read more

We ate at Hermosa in August for a quick dinner. We were thankful they were open and provided us with an affordable dinner option in a very expensive little town. We ordered downstairs at a counter and then went upstairs to a bar area where we ordered drinks separately. The bartender was especially friendly. They do not have beers on draft - just cans/bottles. We opted for two tamales and chips and salsa. The short menu also included burritos and tacos. The food was brought upstairs but without forks and napkins. So it's kind of a serve yourself kind of casual set-up. The tamales were delicious. The place is off the beaten path but there are signs directing you. read more

Good service. Food met my expectations. Very friendly and warm atmosphere. Hope to get back soon. Rand read more

Ended up walking into Hermosa after arriving early to the ferry line home while in Friday Harbor for work. I sat at the bar with the expectation of having my usual whiskey coke just like waiting at the airport but ended up trying a "cherry bomb" craft cocktail after talking with Noah the bartender. Needless to say I was blow away by the flavor. It was also interesting to learn that all of the ingredients are pressed and purée'd in house daily. I will definitely be returning to try the margarita options as well. Highly recommend trying this spot of you find yourself in Friday Harbor or if you're waiting for the ferry, it's not even a 1 minute walk from the ferry line! read more

Awesome spot with a great vibe. Noah drinks are amazing. We had the cherry bombs, super tasty.