Absolutely the most welcoming, reliable, friendliest restaurant on the island. We have been coming to this restaurant for decades and have NEVER been disappointed. Certain specials known only to locals are available with a smile. read more

Really tasty Mexican food in a beautiful setting. Birds chirped in the grape vines as we ate. I had a really delicious mezcal maguerita and generously chunky fish tacos. The server was polite and efficient despite a busy evening. read more

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Honestly I didn't expect to find such delicious Mexican on Orcas Island. My wife loved the Loma. I found the short rib amazing. It fell apart. I believe the sauce was a chocolate mole. There was a lot of care in this dish. Service was friendly and caring. read more

Mijitas - Short rib. Pork Loma in the background - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Food was great. 5 stars on the carne asada and 4.5 stars on tacos el pastor. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 due to service not being great. We'd definitely come here again. read more

Worst place in the entire island small item list, stale chips with bland salsa and overpriced drinks. Matter of fact overpriced everything food was gross and seating was shitty they make you sit with other people. read more

I wrote this letter to the manager and I didn't hear anything back. Hello Lisa, I received your email address from one of your employees. I am writing to share what happened at your restaurant last Saturday night, as the experience was unacceptable. I was told you were not working that night. I scheduled my client dinner at Mijitas Mexican Kitchen on Orcas Island because it had good reviews and was close to where we were staying. Our reservation was for 5:30 p.m., but we were not seated until 5:50 p.m. The wait was fine because a young man was playing beautiful guitar music, and a few of us tipped him. It was pleasant to have live music while we waited. Our difficult evening began with the host, who was unfriendly, did not smile, and did not clearly let us know when our table was ready. After everyone sat down, I stepped away to speak with our waitress and remind her that I had called earlier about celebrating one of my client's 60th birthday with dessert. She seemed rushed, so I assumed she understood and was simply busy. While we were eating chips before dinner, I took a small bite and realized it had gone down the wrong pipe. I began coughing and struggled to breathe, keeping my cloth napkin over my mouth the entire time. My eyes were watering from coughing so hard. Suddenly, the table to our right began complaining and shouting that I should go to the restroom. That I was contaminating the food. They did not seem to notice that I was struggling to breathe, had a napkin over my mouth, and had tears rolling down my face. Their comments were rude and upsetting. It would have been difficult, if not unsafe, for me to stand up and go to the bathroom while I could barely breathe. One of my guests could not sit by and allow them to speak to me that way, and I would have done the same for one of my clients. Sadie was our waitress, yet instead of checking on me, she went to the other table, spoke with them, and laughed while I was still choking. She never came to our table during that time to ask if I was okay. Meanwhile, two of my guests went back to our accommodation to get my inhaler. Once they returned, I used it and was finally able to breathe better and control my coughing. I turned to the people at the other table and explained that I had been choking and trying to breathe. It did not matter; they did not apologize or show any sympathy. My guests were very upset by their behavior. What was most concerning was that our waitress, Sadie, never checked to see if I was okay. Before we left, I told her we would not be having dessert, and she replied, "Good," in a disrespectful tone. There was also an older woman in a yellow shirt, whom we believed may have been the manager, but she never asked how I was doing and simply looked away. A young couple seated to our left also confronted the rude guests and said they were out of line. They live on the island and often eat at the restaurant, but after witnessing the staff's response, they said they would not return. They gave me Sadie's name and encouraged me to contact the owner and share my experience on TripAdvisor and Google. This was an unacceptable way to operate a restaurant. The service was poor, and both the host, manager and waitress should be held accountable for their behavior. We did not want to leave a tip because of the experience, but we were required to pay a 20% gratuity for our party of five to close out the bill. That did not feel right. read more

The food is pretty good but the service is the worst. 3 hours after our reservation time we finally paid the bill and left. We will never eat there again. read more

Had dinner here on a Friday night and it was lovely, hoping they open the outdoor seating soon. Highly recommend anything with blackberry in it-- especially the blackberry mole and the blackberry syrup for drinks. My partner has Celiac and our server, Jack, was helpful and accommodating to make sure he could eat safely. We look forward to coming back on our next visit to Orcas! read more

Beware that the "Dining room backyard patio" seating reservation really means seating at one of two isolated picnic tables under a temporary makeshift structure on the side of the real restaurant. If this wouldn't bother you and you're in it strictly for the food, there are much better options on Orcas for those prices. read more

Walked in without a reservation and was greeted (after a long wait) by a very rude and unfriendly host who obviously did not want us there and told us they didn't have room even though there were many empty tables. Even if they were full, she could have been kind and polite about it but she was so rude that we will likely never go back nor recommend it to anyone else read more

Not bad. Nothing special. Cramped. The restaurant is worth checking out but only because the food scene on Orcas is abysmal.

I think this place is good for the drinks, the ambiance and the service. I was not pleased by the food. I ordered a medium-well carne asada and got a bloody medium-rare. The rice had no flavor unless I mixed it with the beans and they were pretty decent. I hate to write bad reviews but I was not impressed by the food but loved the service, drinks and our hostess. The food is decent for Mexican cuisine but go for the drinks. read more

Mijitas - Carne asade plate - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

We had a 6 PM reservation Saturday in June that happened to coincide with the high school graduation. We saw there were several families dining together. We were seated outside pretty swiftly, but it took quite some time for the servers to even bring us water and then chips & salsa. We do understand it was a busy weekend and evening, so no worries! When the food was delivered, it was absolutely worth it - as my salad with grilled chicken was absolutely delicious. Very fresh ingredients and the chicken had a delightful flavor. My husband enjoyed his tacos meal as well. For the food - this is a definite go-to! Just make sure you make a reservation (as during our stay they were quoting one hour wait to walk ups) and if it is a busy evening, just be a little patient with service. read more

Mijitas - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Our server was super friendly and very attentive! Even though the place was pretty busy, we were seated promptly. We sat outside on the patio with birds chirping around us, each enjoying a yummy signature cocktail. We had chips, salsa, guac, then I ordered the prawn tacos, my husband had the chili verde. We both agreed the food was fresh and hot the spot! Only open right now a few days a week, we were bummed when it was closed Sunday night. Next time we are on the island, we'll definitely return! read more

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The place was busy so glad that we had reservation. It was getting chilly for outside seating, but the host was able to accommodate. The service was great even though they were busy and were running around. Several vegetarian options. The enchilada with the mole sauce was likely put under the broiler, which gave caramel and smoky undertones to the dish. So delicious. The pollo al carbon was one of the best that I've had, grilled to perfection, accompanied by rice and a side salad that complimented the chicken. Also can't beat warm tortilla chips with salsa. Very satisfying dinner. read more

Mijitas - Poblano rajas enchilada with mole - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Thanks for lunch it was delicious! Loved the easy ordering online option and the smiling staff at pick up

Great wait staff, good atmosphere, delicious food. Can't ever go wrong with Mijitas. Scrumptious coconut margaritas!

Traveling with little kids, we try to find kid-friendly food options and Mijitas is definitely the place that caters to families with little ones. The shrimp tacos were wonderful and so were the oysters. We're from CA so rating Mexican food can be tricky since we have an abundance of it in CA. I love that a good amount of restaurants have kids menus, including Mijitas. They also have a swing and a little kitchen to occupy the little ones while you enjoys a margarita. read more

Mijitas - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Went on a Tuesday with no reservation, we waited for 30 minutes and were finally seated, the place was packed and everyone had reservations. Definitely make a reservation if you are planning to eat here. We loved their food and margaritas!, blackberry margarita!!! Highly recommended also their carne asada....yum most tender carne asada I've had everything was delicious. read more

Food and drinks were great! Don't sit near the kid play area if possible...it was awful. Our water pitcher came with coffee grounds and some silverware had residue from last users. Unfortunately our bill included nearly $100 over-charges. ALWAYS check the math. Cute outdoor seating areas with ambiance. read more

Shrimp tacos and fish tacos were great, so were the street corn (esquites) and quinoa ball appetizers. They had a long wait and no bar, so we walked around the cirner to a cozy little cocktail bar called Barnacle. Overall, great experience in Eastsound! read more

Waited all day to come get dinner here because they open at 4pm. I got in line behind a family of 5 adults and 2 kids, who got on the waitlist. I was next in line and let the hostess know I had two people in my party. The lady said the wait for two people is until 8pm. At this point it is 6pm and so I asked her to put my name down. She refused and was rude about it. Hope other customers get a kinder response. read more

I got the tacos al pastor and they were delicious with rice and beans. The service was great. It was busy. I did a takeout order and they made sure that my order was on time and hot. read more

We had been here before and enjoyed it. However, we were very disappointed with our most recent experience. We waited over an hour to get our food on a Tuesday evening, and our server only touched base with us about this near the end of the wait. Also, she replaced one of the orders with something else without checking in. Granted, she heard my sister mention that she was debating between two options and gave her the second option. Still, it seems like a common courtesy to check with diners about a food switch. Also, in general, our server was not very friendly, a bit defensive, and seemed annoyed about needing to serve our larger group. The rest of the wait staff, though, was polite and attentive. The actual food was uneven. I ordered a chicken dish that was quite dry and a small portion. My brother in law noted that his enchiladas were very salty. Those who ordered tacos were generally satisfied, however. We also ordered horchatas and they were very watery. The kids didn't even finish theirs. read more

Surprisingly sizable menu for an island restaurant. We did our best to try a little of everything without hurting ourselves. The chips and salsa are delicious, the salsa is the best I've had in Washington and only second to my beloved Pappasito's. The salad was pretty great except for some wilted lettuces and too toasted pepitas but the guacamole scoop on top was perfection...so fresh and flavorful. The vinaigrette was also very nice. My honey enjoyed his house margarita, one of 9! options...coconut was a tempting second. I liked the fish taco dish--the habanero crema wasn't as spicy as you'd think and I'm a corn tortilla gal. The beans for both dishes were tender but pretty bland (black and pinto). The rice was nice and flavorful. The enchiladas seem to be a common fave as I heard practically every table ordering them. My honey enjoyed the new combo but missed some flavor/seasoning. We contemplated dessert and after having no photo to tease us, we thought why not? So glad we did! We ordered the house chocolate sauce but they were out and subbed the caramel automatically. Usually not a fan of cajeta but this caramel sauce was incredible. Better than Molly Moon's kind of caramel. The churros are chewy and hold their flavors without being oily or too sweet, excellent combo. Service was quick and they were working to keep us moving (no chance to be hangry with those warm chips and smooth salsa) and I was so relieved to see they give us our own pitcher! Would go here anytime we visit Orcas for sure. read more

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I'm an islander so this is a bit biased but M's is authentic, tasty Mexican food, at a great price. The service is great. I find some of their portions a bit reduced from years past, but this makes total sense in the scheme of things. I can't recommend this place enough, esp if you are looking for a kid/family friendly place on the island. Also: this family treats their staff well & is an institution on our little island. You are supporting a small business when you frequent M's. Their chips are addictive! ^_* Sally | My Inner Lighthouse read more

This might be the greatest tasting Mexican food in all of Washington! I ordered the chicken enchilada and pork enchilada with salsa Colorado and a side of rice and beans. One bite and I was smiling from ear to ear. First off, perfect spice levels. As someone who isn't a big fan of spicy foods, this was perfect for me. The enchiladas were so juicy and moist. The chicken was a bit more flavorful than the pork, though. The pork was just a bit too simple but that's just me. I would also cut down on how much cheese is melted on top. I felt it was a bit too much. I don't even think it was needed because everything else just tasted so good. The beans have a slight kick to them but they were still tasty with the cojita cheese sprinkled on top. However, the rice was the best part. Not only did it smell like how I grew up eating it but it tasted even better. The rice was incredibly fluffy, light, and moist. Not sure if they used a broth but that was very tasty! It is a very small restaurant which means it does get busy pretty quickly. If you go early enough, you might get a good table but I would definitely suggest making reservations ahead of time. Because of how busy it got, the service was a bit slow. When I went, there were only two people attending tables: the hostess and the manager/owner (?). Props to the hostess, though. She not only sits the tables but she takes orders, delivers meals to tables, and cleans/sets the tables. She is incredible and super sweet! The other waitress, who I think might be the owner, definitely gets busy with customers but she has a great memory. At first, I thought she forgot that I had asked her for something but she came back after helping others with what I had asked for. That's a great quality to have. I do think they need a bit more help, though, just to make things run a bit smoother. The only disappointing thing is that Mijitas isn't near where I live -- so I guess that means I have to visit Orcas Island more often which is totally fine with me. read more

Yummy fresh chips and salsa! We sat outside because it was beautiful! The music and ambiance were perfect! The service was so quick and everyone was really helpful and kind! carne asada was fire and the drinks were outta this world! we got the blackberry marg, blackberry lemonade, limonada, and paloma!! we couldn't love this place more! read more

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We had such a delicious meal and fantastic time at this restaurant. Had made a reservation but our ferry was late. I called to notify the restaurant and wasn't certain we'd be able to get in on a Friday night. Arrived at the restaurant and our table was ready and the ambiance was wonderful. I could tell service staff ran hot and cold but our server was great. Delicious margaritas, chips and salsa and crab enchiladas. Nice but short kids menu too. All of the food came out super fresh, fast and hot. The chips were also fresh and hot and they refilled them frequently for us. Music and patio was perfect. We will definitely be back! read more

29 July 2020 Good Mexican cuisine option for the island with lots of outdoor seating. Marg menu is good, service was great, but the food is hit and miss for this ex-Angeleno. Chips and salsa game need some attention. I would look elsewhere if you can, but this was the only place we could get a reservation on a Wednesday when almost everything else is closed. Def make a reso during covid! By the numbers: Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 3/5 Chips and Salsa - Ok. Chips weren't bad, but the salsa was watery tomato juice with a little salt and pepper. Not much flavor or depth, and zero kick. What's the point?? Chile relleno - Good. Poblano chile stuffed with mushrooms and queso and breaded and fried. My father liked it. Fish tacos - Good. Fish was slightly overcooked and under seasoned. Carne asada - Good. Ordered medium rare and arrived medium well. No green onions, as advertised on the menu. Crab enchiladas - Very good. No kick despite there being habaneros in the sauce. Rich crab with cheese and red pepper sauce. Lomo de puerco - Very good. Nice amount of char on the pork to give it some smoky depth, and the chipotle sweet potato mash offered a sweet note to compliment the meat. El Mestizo - Good. The float of smoky mezcal makes it a winner. Mix seemed not fresh squeezed, but it was delicious. read more

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We. Love. Mijitas!!!!!! What a wonderful stop in Orcas Island. Reservations highly encouraged, even during the weekdays in the summer. The outdoor seating is the best and most fun. There are ponchos in case it gets a little breezy and cold that you can borrow/wear! AWESOME margs (although very strong) and food. You can get unlimited chips/salsa (which are important with the strong margs). We ordered a carne asada and al pastor tacos - both were excellently done. The app/side of guac was a hefty size. read more

So good! Highly recommend eating here. We got the crag guac, the corn, and the crab enchiladas. I'd get all 3 again and it was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. They all had a little heat as well, which was amazing since we love spice. Blackberry marg was great too' They have blankets if you get cold outside. We didn't make a reservation and were able to get in but it was clear they'd have preferred it if we did have a reservation. read more

Fabulous. A local mainstay, family run, consistent good quality. Will always be top of my list for eating out on orcas island.

We had the carne asado 3.5 stars and the crab enchiladas 3 stars. Despite other rave reviews, we each found our food average. Maybe if we drank margaritas. The glass of tempranillo was ok. Would not go again. read more

So delicious!! We really loved the crab dishes!! Would definitely go again & again when we're on Orcas!! read more

Orcas island gem! Cozy space with friendly staff. It was my favorite meal while on the island. The blackberry mole with short rib was SO satisfying and meat was cooked to tender perfection. Order some tortillas and enjoy some awesome mole tacos tableside. The prawn tacos are a staple. They have frequently rotating menu specials. I recommend dinner there and then heading to The Barnacle for a cocktail. read more

Mijitas - Battered prawn tacos - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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LOVED IT - excellent service and food. Make sure you make reservations. I loved being able to support a local family business. My fiancé and I flew to Orcas for a quick getaway for the day and decided to have dinner here. We walked in before the dinner rush and almost didn't get sat because their reservations were full. I am so glad they were able to accommodate us because the food was delicious. Upon sitting, we were served chips and salsa. The salsa is fresh and flavorful. I ordered a "La Frida" drink - prepare for it to be strong but refreshing. We shared an order of Esquites - Smokey grilled corn with cheese and mayo. Elote lovers, this one is for you. I went with the shrimp tacos that are covered in a habanero mayo with two tortillas per taco. The shrimp was perfectly crisp. After the drink and appetizer, I was too full to eat all of the tacos so I took one home. Even reheated, it was still delicious. Will definitely be returning. read more

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Stopped back again and was exactly the same excellent quality. Amazing enchiladas! We did both the poblano with salsa ranchero and beef with salsa verde. Top notch! The update is to mention that we brought a fuzzy friend and they allowed her in on the patio at our table. Previous reviews had said they are not dog friendly but this was a good compromise and it worked out great! read more

This is one of our must places to dine on island! The food is superb! Highly recommend the crab guoc and crab enchiladas, you won't be disappointed!!! My husband likes the Mexican street corn salad and we have turned others onto it! I absolutely love the outdoor seating, one of the coolest and prettiest outdoor dining settings. The team is always amazing and works so hard to deliver an amazing experience. Highly recommend reservations, it's so easy now that you can do it on Yelp! read more

Mijitas - Crab Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

I've been going to Mijitas ever year during my annual Orcas visit for as long as I can remember... and my review definitely needed an update! Not that the experience has changed that much overall, I enjoy the ambience and outdoor seating in the summer + their margaritas! My family and I made an outdoor reservation for 4 people on a Saturday (during Covid) and had to wait 5 minutes or so for our table to be ready, no big deal. We were seated on the side of the restaurant at a long bar table a generous distance from other diners, which worked out. I remember the last visit or two the chips and salsa weren't that great and this remained true this time around. I tasted the salsa once and opted to just eat the chips plain. The chips weren't as crisp as I would have liked but I wanted to munch on something while I sipped on my margarita and waited for my meal. For drinks I went with the pure margarita served up in a martini-like glass... and opted for a double because hey why not? A double was a little steep at $22, but dang it was good! A nice balance of tart and sweet, plus I could taste the tequila, yay. Because a double wouldn't fit in a martini glass, our friendly waiter brought out the whole shaker so that I could refill once there was room (and let me tell you I made room real quick since I sucked my first glassful down, whoops). Now I was still full from my late lunch, so I decided to go with the Mijitas Chopped Salad ($14), a plate of local salad greens, black beans, cherry tomatoes, jicama, corn, roasted peppers, queso fresco, tortilla strips & guacamole with honey-lime vinaigrette. I asked for no cheese (trying to be mostly plant-based over here) and the lighter option ended up being perfect. I enjoyed the crisp, fresh jicama, although I would have enjoyed a little more substance in the form of corn and beans. My mom ordered the salad and enjoyed it even more than I did, and my sister really liked her Grilled Fish Tacos ($16). I did get a bite of her taco and was a fan of the sauce, although the fish could have been a little better. It was by no means bad though. My dad seemed to enjoy his Carne Asada ($24). In the future I'd probably go with my regular vegetarian Quinoa Cakes served with chipotle sweet potato mash and local salad greens ($16)... plus another double margarita served up! They turned on the heat lamp although I was warm enough with my jacket and booze blanket. The place was reasonably full (for Covid standards) and cleared out a bit by the time we left. Looking forward to stopping by again on my next visit! read more