Ixtapa

Perfect gem in the middle of the historic part in Snoqualmie. I saw a post about them from a friend…read moreand bookmarked it in my "must try" list when visiting the state of Washington. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The restaurant was relaxing. Located directly across the town historic train depot, you'll find ample parking. Don't leave right away after you're finished with your meal. Take a stroll by the little shops and bakeries. Great place, great food, reasonably priced and well worth the visit.

Super fresh ! Great prices ! Great atmosphere ! Family…read morefriendly ! 5 stars ! Enchiladas and tacos were very delicious !

Salsa bar

Enmoladas with carne asada.

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Dinner tonight

Amonos Mexican Kitchen

4.2(143 reviews)

7.1 mi

Amonos food truck came to our school today for teacher appreciation, the service was very good,…read morevery friendly, the street tacos were delicious, our entire staff really enjoyed themselves, the service was fast and the food was fresh, we look forward to having them back again. Alki Beach Academy

Lots to like about Amonos, an honest and simple restaurant. Tacos (carnitas and pollo) were juicy…read moreand flavorful and well portioned, and missus enjoyed her Chicken salad which leaned towards the healthy size. Chips & guacamole were enjoyable but I'd like to see a bit larger guacamole portion. The little details are what Amonos can improve on. Offering salsa options (had to ask for verde for my tacos), and availability of menu options (no fish tacos or tamales at 5pm on a busy Friday night!?). A salsa bar with fresh cabbage would up the ante. Places like El Riconsito excel at this.

This is what they call a Burrito Special

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Food truck

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant

4.0(89 reviews)

5.7 mi

Better than 5 stars! Service as great and it was truly Authentic Mexican food! Everything was from…read morescratch and delicious! Wasn't sure what to expect when we pulled up, but went inside based off the Yelp reviews. Hubby and I loved everything! He said the guacamole was fantastic! We ordered ground beef tacos and chicken taquitos with rice and beans. The fresh Guac was the star of the show. The chips and salsa had a smokey flavor that was addictive. Will be back while staying out here!

I went to El Caporal with my sons for the first time a few weeks ago. The service was fantastic and…read morethe food was amazing! We've been back twice already lol. I don't know what they do to their refried beans, but they blew my mind. The portions are huge-had leftovers enough for two additional meals. It's definitely the best Mexican restaurant I've tried in the area, by far!

Across the street, Snoqualmie River

Chicken taquitos

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Chips and salsa

Rio Bravo

4.5(433 reviews)

12.3 mi

Stopped in for quick lunch while exploring nearby waterfall. Food was amazing! Staff was…read morefriendly too. Will definitely stop if I'm ever in the area again. And the view is stunning.

This place popped up on my radar last summer and I have been back and forth if I wanted to check it…read moreout. Overall, reviews are positive, but the negative reviews are telling. People speak about bland food and just general disappointment. My concern being a Mexican food lover is I have never heard anyone mention this place, which just lead me to believe it's a solid local spot, but not a destination location. No one appears like the ground beef. No many Mexican places even do ground beef anymore, but guess what, ground beef is my favorite, but based on reviews it should be avoided here, so I did so. I went with Carnitas and can tell you it wasn't the worst, but I had had much better. I like a juicy burrito. Yes, they get messy to hold, but worst-case scenario, you get a knife and fork and dig in. You may ask what a juicy burrito is and I'll explain. It's a burrito with either the juice of bean broth, or very moist rice or meat. Unfortunately, nothing here was moist. Also, the burrito had lettuce in it. That's nota burrito, it's a soft taco. A burrito is protein, beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. In this case sour cream and guacamole was extra. The people here were friendly, the pricing was fair and the portion was reasonable, I just didn't find the food satisfying. This place is better than fast food and the average truck, but I'm sure every major city in America serves a burrito better than this. I encountered several people working here that struggled with English, which tells me they have to be deep in the culture, but these are not the recipes of true southern Mexicans. I wouldn't tell you to avoid this place, but I also can't recommend them. We drove 30 miles to get here and it was anything but worth the drive.

Smothered Tacos

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View of the mountains from the outside dining area

Maggy’s Family Mexican Restaurant

4.7(190 reviews)

17.5 mi

My husband and I stop at Maggy's on our trips from Malaga Wa to Bellingham and back. The fried corn…read moreis our favorite. The chips and sale are delicious and all homemade. We have tried the carne asada and it is delicious. Definitely worth a stop.

Two stars only because the chips were good. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal was disappointing…read more I ordered the arroz con pollo and received one of the strangest, least enjoyable dishes I've ever had. It came covered in an unlisted sauce that didn't resemble any arroz con pollo I've had before, and the shredded cheese on top tasted like it had been melted in the microwave, which I consistently heard beeping before dishes were served. The flour tortillas tasted like basic store‑bought ones and also seemed to be microwaved. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

Worth the stop

Quesadilla

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El Caporal Mexican Restaurant

3.9(120 reviews)

12.3 mi

Best Mexican place in town. Service is always 10/10. Prices are great. Food is excellent…read more Their house made habanero sauce is super unique. Flowery and fruity with a stout burn. If you like spicy, don't miss it.

Stopped in here for lunch while passing through. It was later in the day so ordering was off the…read moredinner menu (didn't see a lunch menu but it may have been separate). The atmosphere was typical for a Mexican Restaurant. The server was quick and attentive. Chips and salsa were good. Salsa seemed homemade and had a little kick. I went with my traditional new restaurant order; taco, enchilada and chili rellano. They offered shredded beef which was my first plus (hard to find in the Midwest). Both the taco and enchilada had plenty of meat. Sufficient toppings on the taco. The rellano was excellent. Cheesy but. It over the top. The rice was very good as well. In all this was one of my best first experiences in a Mexican restaurant. If in the area it would be a must-return.

Decor.

Fish tacos

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Classic lime margarita & mango marg with Tajin rim

La Casita Cocina Mexicana & Cantina

3.8(212 reviews)

7.2 mi

An update: I just got the Chicken Asado last Friday, and…read morethey continue to impress me. They always include a good amount of tortilla chips, corn or wheat tortillas, and good salsas. But as I said, everything is fresh, which you can't say enough about. And the service is consistently friendly. If calories didn't count on Fridays, I'd be there every week!!!!

Food is really good Came from LA…read more And this spot is delicious Highly recommend Be back before we go back home

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El 42 Cantina

4.1(262 reviews)

9.9 mi

What a great dining experience after a very disappointing experience at another local Mexican…read moreRestaurant. We popped in here late on Mother's Day Eve. Got seated immediately, and greeted very shortly thereafter. Tony / Antonio was not only our server but also our mixologist. The place was buzzing but not out of control, a good mellow vibe of people. We had the Chicken Tacos and the chicken enchiladas (with Beans & Rice). Wow, what great flavor and volume of food. We really enjoyed our meals, and plan to avoid the other place, and spend more time here. Thank you!

We had chicken cheese quesadilla, chips, salsa, and guacamole, 3 different kind of tacos. The…read morechips and salsa were Meh (4/10) Quesadilla 7/10 Chicken tacos 5/10 Beef and pork tacos 8/10 Service 3/10 took us 30 minutes to order food. We asked if they had any recommendations. "Everything's good" was not helpful at all. Most likely not coming back again.

Cute bathroom.

Burrito

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Just getting started with Top Shelf margaritas

Laz's Tacos

4.2(141 reviews)

9.5 mi

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

Dear Laz, I LOVE your burritos! You really nailed it with…read moreyour vegetarian burritos, and it's amazing that there are multiple options, not just a boring rice/beans/pico and lettuce combo, but actual veggies (mushrooms, peppers, etc) in the tortilla. It's like getting a fruit salad without all the boring filler fruit. Delicious and colorful! Can't wait to try the fried cauliflower version. My partner had the shrimp burrito and said the shrimp were just ok, they needed salt, but better less salt and add if needed. Another thing, we loved that you're open until 8p every day, we could actually find the truck, and the hours posted are the true hours you're open, unlike many other places. It really hit the spot after a day of intense hiking. Can't wait to come back, save some cauliflower for me! Cheers, Liana

Food truck located near a gas station. When driving up, looks like only street parking but the gas…read morestation has parking and tables to eat at. We were able to substitute adobado (marinated pork) for the Carne Asada Fries. The fries were crunchy and the meat was flavorful. The only issue was the guacamole as it seemed to be mixed with something. The price for the size of the plate seemed excessive. The tacos were bought individually ($4 each) we got Pollo, Carnitas, Adobado & Asada. The only negative was the pollo (chicken) as it had no flavor. Both dishes were served with cabbage instead of lettuce which was different but not negative. The gentlemen in the truck were willing to change out anything and very helpful. They were also updating labels on their pictures when we were there to help ppl know what their menu items are. They offered 3 sauces, red, green and a cilantro base. I would recommend them, and if in the area again, would try their tortas.

Carne Asada fries, taco plate(shrimp, pork and chicken) and horchata.

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Shrimp tacos $2.50 each

Rio Bravito

4.4(120 reviews)

8.4 mi

Really good food. Great service. So glad I tried this place!! I had the enchiladas!…read moreEasy parking so a good location.

The carnitas and al pastor tacos were good, and I really liked the green salsa! Very flavorful…read more Their enchilada was okay. A little salty and the meat was a little dry, but big portions. It would have been nice to have something fresh with it, maybe some tomatoes or something. My parents weren't a fan of the chilaquiles burrito. Service was pretty quick and friendly'

Dinner between meetings

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Jazmin B.

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11 months ago

Horrible service over a review they considered poorly done. So let me write them an honest review. The racist bigot Jeanie popped off because she couldn't remake a Shirley temple but guess what here's the kicker I never wrote a review like that. When confronted by the owner in the middle of the restaurant I explained the incident and they had no problems with me being back and wanting my service and my family's service . It was when the waiter said I won't service you people i was confused on what she meant but than I knew how the other guest popping in know a situation before I did and when asked for proof she straight said I won't service you. They messed with our food and drinks and even when the owner Gracie asked me to stay and said she wants me there and that Jeanie will be the one talked to as soon as she was gone as soon as Gracie wasn't there I'm being kicked out for not being loud or rude but because they thought I wrote a review. A review about there horrible food a review about the unclean bathroom there so much I let go since I spent my first bday here but after that treatment never again carnation Ixtapa and if I can't sit in the bar why would I want you to make my drink. Honestly because of everything I might need to look into legal action read more

Ian C.

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10

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9 years ago

As stated from other reviewers one of the best Mexican food around with a nice family own atmosphere. Salsa taste home made good, buritos are die for, Montejo on draft...Chile rellenos yammy. Clean place with friendly staff. read more

Karen B.

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3

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6 years ago

This restaurant gives fantastic service and tasty food. One of my favorite spots in the city. The food and drinks served quick and the rates are inexpensive. My favorite place for Mexican. Highly recommended! read more

JACKIE S.

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18 years ago

I LOVE Carnation Ixtapa's! Even though they're a Mexican Restaurant, their Bacon Burger (in Carnation) is a well kept secret and their Kiwi Margarita's served up in a Cadillac style glass are AMAZING!! read more

Jenna R.

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3

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11 years ago

Great place. Very welcoming. My kids like it & the food is great. They have so many options I've tried most things on the menu. So glad this place is in town! read more

Judy E.

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2

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7 years ago

We love this place!! Great food, super friendly staff and gray drinks!! It's our go to in town as locals!! The chicken tortilla soup is amazing!! read more

Bill F.

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3

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8 days ago

More authentic flavors than your average Mexican restaurant. They really seem to care. Service is better than most. read more

Raul A.

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2

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11 years ago

Great spot! I have been there many times. When I travel through Carnation, I always stop by here. Best around!!

Kelly H.

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7 years ago

Love going here!! The people and food never disappoint!! Cheeseburgers (Bacon) are awesome!!

Andy R.

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30

2

14 years ago

Can not go wrong!!!! Absolute grub!!!! Quick and friendly too...

Adam D.

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6

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3 years ago

Just yummy. I love the drinks and tacos!!!!

Jason S.

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8

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8 years ago

Delicious food! I will be back.

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