Amazing hostess, service, and drinks are 19/10. Couldn't recommend it more. Kayla was especially amazing she deserves a raise. Thank you for having me and congrats to all the others who choose to patronize this simply wonderful and lovely place of business read more

Jalapeno cheese was awesome, had steak tacos they were ok, cheese enchiladas were really good. Staff all wear their street clothes which makes it a little confusing. I was watching them at counter and little grossed out, observed a server picking something out of a plate with his fingers and then plate was sent out. There was also a tray of kale that was drying, I seen two different servers eat off tray not sure if this was for staff or customers. read more

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Date night here was a smash hit. Though popular, and in the heart of the "going out" part of Cap Hill, it was adequately lit and quiet enough to have a conversation without having to scream directly into each other's ears. My torta was probably the best I've ever had. A sandwich full of meat, cheese, and avocado, cut in half and put cut-ends down in a shallow bowl of creamy tomato soup. Though billed as carnitas, the plentiful pork chunks reminded me more of tender pieces of pork belly. My girlfriend's cheese enchiladas were a hit with her as well. We were both full half way through our meals. Seattle is a city full of excellent ethnic food, but Mexican cuisine has always been a glaring gap. Poquitos is my current front runner for favorite Mexican food in the city. read more

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The food is excellent, as is the service and atmosphere. There are a ton of great restaurants in this neighborhood and this should be on your short list. We started with the Corn Esquites, which was amazing. The chicken tinga tacos have a kick but we're really good. The chicken burrito was huge but tasty. Their cocktails are good - I had the Jala-Pina - and they have a great selection of tequila-based drinks. This is highly recommended. read more

Hmm. Tried to like this place for over a year. The food is, not Mexican food whatsoever. Staff is nice however do not sit at the bar area. There are 2 extremely aggressive and rude bartenders that like to harass women and high five each other afterwards. The vibe is overall !00% creepy. Go to Cactus, go anywhere, literally but here. read more

Entered this restaurant with more than an hour until the posted closing time, I was immediately informed that not only was I not allowed to come in but I wasn't even allowed to go tell my friends whom I was meeting, that we needed to find a new place to go because it would be "bad form" to do so, so close to closing. It's embarrassing fly in to see people, verify a place is open & be denied at the door & shamed for walking in. read more

There is a lot of hype around Poquito's but honestly being from California I don't know what it is all about. The location is absolutely prime for Cap Hill, but that's the only reason why I think my friends and I always end up there when going out in the area. It is almost ALWAYS packed in here due to the primo real estate. That being said their huevos rancheros for brunch are excellent, but the rest of the menu that I've tried for dinner and happy hour is nothing to write home about. I'm disappointed in their happy hour menu as a pescatarian. The best options for me are a cheese quesadilla (boring), guacamole, black bean tostada, or yam tacos. They would do well to offer more protein-nutritious options for those who don't eat chicken, pork, or steak. If the option to add a meat to an item included shrimp I would be the happiest camper around (and I think a lot of other people would be, too!) I do love that tortillas are handmade fresh daily in-house and you are able to see the process inside. It is also great that this business supports its employees by providing health insurance and maternity leave! read more

I love the environment of Poquitos...have only ever sat in the bar area, but the open air environment with the cozy mini fire places are just so awesome. Plus you can watch games when they are on and it is a great place for groups. Their chips are a little thick in my opinion but their salsa and guac is really good. I can't speak for much of their food but I do know that their tortilla soup, salads and nachos are pretty good. Their fish tacos are huge but a little dry and bland but for some reason I'd still probably get them again because I love fish tacos. Their margaritas are strong and well balanced. All in all, a great place to come and hang out with friends for a snack and drinks. The atmosphere is what makes this place and the central location in Capitol Hill. read more

I feel like every birthday dinner in Capitol Hill is either at Poquitos or Barrios. Though I'm never in love with this place, it's miles about Barrios in many ways. I'd recommend others for better Mexican in Seattle, but a good option for the Hill. Food is slightly above average. I've had the enchiladas a million times, and found them ok. People have always raves about the salad, so I'd recommend based on their trusted advice. Drinks have always been good. Well poured, promptly served and spicy when asked :) Finally, I've always enjoyed service here. Staff are warm, welcoming and great at handling any group size or need. read more

This was a fairly decent place. The guacamole and jalapeno queso was good except the chips were stale. They make them fresh but then leave them out exposed to the air do they lose their freshness/crispness. I tied the 3 mixed tacos which were okay but nothing to write home about. It didn't taste authentic but almost as if you were to eat at a major chain. The steak taco was a little tough and the pork taco was a little on the sweet 3. The tamarind margarita and strawberry margarita were pretty tasty. They make the strawberry tequila in house. read more

So... this place is okaaay.... if you're looking for REAL authentic Mexican food this is not it. I mean they have fideo seco on the menu for $15. looking at the clientele walking in, I see that maybe that's why this place has great reviews. We had the tacos and the birria. The tacos were cold and were not authentic tasting. The birria was not the worse, to our surprise. And the rice was good, I'll give them that. It's not TERRIBLE tasting by far, it's just not authentic is all. read more

Folks be VERY careful ordering food here late at night. My pals and I stopped by around 10 o'clock on a Thursday for some post-show eats. Three of us ordered the Baja Fish Tacos...no big deal, everybody serves 'em. Nothing suspicious here. Then came the toilet paper/jeez I need the tub fiesta around 4am. Miraculously, I made it through a short workday by sticking close to the john and eating an entire bag of rice crackers. My pals got hit the next day around noon...both work at the same place and had to jump ship soon after. ...and to think i'd planned on griping about the turbine fans blowing cold air. read more

This place is a nice go to lunch spot. The staff is friendly and prompt. It's not crowded during the week so you'll have your pick of a good seating location. The bar area is comfortable. I like that the stools have backs. The food is fresh and tasty. I don't like the new sauce on the wings but that's a personal preference. The dry rub that they were using in the past was great. I always order a side of avocado and it always comes out perfectly ripe. It's nice place to meet up with someone for lunch because it's quiet enough to have a conversation. The bar looks fully stocked. It would be a cool place to try out on a weekend night. read more

Everything here is different and pretty good. I've had hit or miss. Drinks are always great the salsa trio always great, happy hour always great. Entrees is where I've liked some and not others. Lamb was interesting, I don't think I would order again though... the mole was not my thing very nutty and not sweet at all... I guess it's the kind of mole they make from a certain region of Mexico... also the torta was super good... really spicy next time I'll get the sauce on the side! read more

Poquitos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As someone with celiac, I was happy to see that items are labeled that have gluten. However, the bartender said that anything fried (chips included) share a fryer, so even if it doesn't explicitly state it has gluten, if it's fried, it does. Please, just do a simple disclosure about that. Otherwise the service and a salad were great. read more

I hardly review restaurants but since we're in weird times i might actually review more places because everyone needs a boost right now--EVERYONE. This was my first time sitting inside a full service restaurant since lockdown a year ago. First, thank you for being open and thank you for making my first dining experience in a year amazing and worry free. Second, thank you for the fabulous service and food. In times like now we have a lot to be thankful for. I haven't been to Poquitos in a long time but as soon as i walked in I remembered how beautiful the interior is. Liz the manager came by and greeted us. She was so warm and welcoming--it's been so long. She told us she's worked there for 10 years; they had better not lose her because she's a gem. We'd come back just because of her. We loved Liz! They took safety seriously. Tables spaced apart, garage doors and windows all open, sanitizing everything, staff properly masked and gloved. I never saw anyone with their mask worn improperly and i saw lots of cleaning when needed. You can tell safety is important to them and they weren't cutting corners. I forgot Poquitos has the best and most beautiful guacamole in town. It's too die for! That and the jalapeño queso were a delicious way to start. For dinner i had roja queso enchiladas, friend had chicken tacos, husband and other friend had carne asada. Everything was outstanding. The carne asada is INSANE--insanely tasty and HUGE. They got the carne asada locked down. Queso enchiladas were the perfect combo of salty and spicy. I dont take pics of food but these enchiladas looked so pretty maybe i should have. They were served in a cast iron skillet & beautifully decorated with artful pieces of cilantro gingerly placed on a lovely roja and verde landscape--hopefully my pretentious explanation sends it! All the food was beautifully plated, subtle artful touches that I appreciated. Pre-covid times we would have traded bites with our friends so I could report on other food but those days are over. No double dipping the queso anymore either so make sure that chip goes deep... Don't leave without the churros--best mf'ing churros of MY LIFE!! How have i lived without churros the past year?!? These ones in particular are the perfect crusty on the outside, creamy on the inside, cinnamon sugar, sauce is boss, perfection, rarely found in a churro. I ate 200mg of thc candy a little bit ago and I'm BUMMING I didn't get MORE churros to go. It's 12:23am & all i want are those mf'ing churros!!! HELP!!! Again thank you Poquitos for the best indoor, full service dining experience in a year. We appreciated everything and will come back for more & more churros, delicious food and great hospitality. Sidenote to all the haters, not just of Poquitos. You know how horrible it's been for ALL businesses still standing and their employees? To those entitled ahem, "people" coming into businesses complaining incessantly about stuff that doesn't matter--stay the F$&@ home!!! Things might take a little longer these days. Places aren't staffed like they used to be because they're barely surviving. If you don't have the patience and gratitude of having someone make you a nice meal, ring up & bag your groceries, make your coffee, cut your hair, mail packages, make deliveries, etc, karma will come for you. Try to be nice even if you're in a rotten mood; you'll be surprised how a stranger's kindness can brighten a dark day. We all need to be thankful and grateful cause we're not out of this yet...restaurants especially are struggling and posting petty reviews makes you a garbage human being. Just my long winded 25 cents...stay safe! CHURROS damn you!!!! read more

Seemed like this should be a great spot. I ordered a half-order of guacamole which was amazing. I also ordered a Pacifico draft beer. I order it frequently, it's my favorite Mexican beer. Unfortunately the glass was not "beer clean." For dinner I chose the chicken tinga Chile Rellenos. The egg batter and chili was awesome but my rellenos were stuffed 95% with potatoes and a tiny amount of chicken. Won't be ordering this again. I did make my feedback known and the manager reduced my bill by 25%. read more

Poquitos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sunday brunch was great. Ordered the Mexican Congee and Bloody Mary. Congee was absolutely perfect texture with perfect seasoning with a kick and crunch, on top was two poached eggs. Absolutely delicious and filling. Bloody Mary was spicy. Would dine here again and def recommend it. read more

This is based solely on their margaritas. This is hands down my absolute favorite place for a margarita in Seattle/Capital Hill area. They have plenty of options, but I love them spicy, so my go-to and recommendation is the jalo-pina. This last time, they were extra spicy and per the bartender the peppers they had been getting recently have been spicier, so the hotness could vary. They serve food and obviously other cocktails. But I only come here for margaritas, and the rest of my night never disappoints. read more

The food was "okay" but the service was below par. They are a bit pricey, for the servings and quality. The chips were stale and the salsa was alright. Saw our server twice - first to take our order, and second to pickup my husband's plate. He asked if I was done, when clearly my bowl of rice w/ beans and two tacos were untouched. What's the rush??? The seat was sticky (eowwww) which tells me it was dirty. It was our first time, and last. If you want to be ignored, then go there. read more

Came here on a Saturday night right before going bar hoping. Great vibes and ambiance, had a real authentic Mexican feel to it. The staff here was really nice and attentive. read more

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Sat at bar hoping to get faster service, had to constantly get bartender's attention as she was completely stressed out with a few tables and 5 people at the bar and didn't check back with us once. Once we placed our order, the food arrived in about 5 minutes delivered by a friendly chef. The Chilaquiles were dry with not much flavor. The Huevos Rancheros looked fantastic but was a meager portion on a crisp tortilla. Disappointing. The homemade?? chips were very good. Coffee was good and strong. Would recommend Poquitos for a cocktail, chips n salsa. Brunch needs to be worked on in order to compete with nearby hot spot breakfast overflow traffic. read more

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Was a ton of fun. Cool bar. Great tres amigos. Marg was a little salty. Sangria was very good.

a lil fun inside ilike it but not unique its just not that well keep floor is clean which is good carne asada is good here ive heared read more

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One of the few spots that my friends & I would bar hop to in Capitol Hill that actually has food. I don't know what's worse, bar food or Mexican bar food, but when you're starving, the extra guac and chips are a life saver. I don't know what this place looks like on a normal day when people aren't out all drunk. Huge space though so plenty of room to stand around if you can't find a seat. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

I don't consider myself a whiner but I most certainly have written whiny reviews about Mexican restaurants in Seattle. First... in Mexico you can't go anywhere without finding Agua de Jamaica, (hibiscus tea.) Yet for some reason everyone freaks out about horchata. Yes, they're both great, but why is agua de Jamaica so hard to find?! Horchata seems to be everywhere but hibiscus is hard to find. Well... not only do they have horchata here, (duh) but they have cocktails with hibiscus in them!! SCORE! Major points in my book. In fact, they even have Novo Fogo cachaca. The very best cachaca in the world! The cocktail list alone is enough to write home about. I tried two of my own and sipped on a few of my friends'. There wasn't anything I disliked. For some reason everyone was freaking out and raving about the guacamole. As someone who lived in Mexico for 12 years, I didn't find it to be that amazing but it was pretty tasty. More standout items on the menu include: the flan, it's BAKED!! And the ceviche and tamales were excellent as well. The tortilla soup was definitely worth a try and the tacos al pastor were great as well. (Can't wait to try the pozole next!) Basically - Poquitos is a great addition to the 'hood. Sexy atmosphere, very dark and romantic, yet fun if you're just with friends. The menu was fantastic and left me wanting to come back just to cover the bases. Biggest win? They're one of the ONLY spots in town that make their own tortillas. If you're picky at all, this should win you over. Even Rancho Bravo (a Cap Hill favorite just a block away) uses nasty, pre-packaged tortillas. But at Poquitos not only do they make each one by hand, you can go up to the kitchen, peer through the glass and watch them do it! Awesome. Definitely my new favorite Mexican restaurant in the city. read more

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Poquitos and Doritos--two habits of mine that I find equally embarrassing. If you ever catch me eating Doritos at Poquitos I think it's safe to say I've hit rock bottom and that I deserve a bullet to the back of the head or at least a swift kick to my taquito. Poquitos was all the rage a couple years ago--couldn't get a reservation and you had to fellate a bus hop just to get on the wait list. That said, this fusion Mexican yuppy trap has gone down hill faster than a fat kid on a Queen Anne avenue snow day. I'd describe the food as mediocre at best. I recently tried their version of chicken and waffles which proved to be a couple of dry, flaccidly seasoned deep fried chicken strips paired with a couple balls of fried dough creatively rolled in cinnamon and sugar. If a male churro and a female churro had unprotected sex, got knocked up and smoked crack during every day of their pregnancy, their illegitimate down-syndrome child would have more redeemable qualities then these cinnamon balls toted on the menu as "Mexican donuts." Adding insult to injury the service has been absolutely uninspiring and even offensive at times. On one occasion a ladyfriend and I ducked in and had the audacity to order an ice water at the bar (we had EVERY intention of ordering drinks right after if not an order of chips and guac). The shedevil bartender ignored countless requests for ice water and then refused to take our drink order. Mind you the bar was more or less empty on this occasion. Absolutely infuriating. Needless to say, I find myself here often because of its location. The back patio bar has redeemable qualities and it's hard for them to mess up certain things ie a bottle of modelo. Hence, I'm not happy about it, don't recommend this place but by the same token I know I'll probably eat Doritos again, and I'll probably be at Poquitos again. read more

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I can't think of a single thing that I dislike at Poquitos. It is such a great place to chill with good food and drinks! Not to mention the weekday happy hour from 11-6! I have always had great service too! They never have a problem with splitting the check or accommodating any other first world requests. People say the food at Poquitos is not authentic, but I honestly don't care or expect that here. All I know is, I love their tacos al pastor--juicy and marinated roasted pork with pickled onions, and pineapple... 2 for $5 during lunch time. I always get chips and guac... so fresh and creamy. As for drinks, my favorites are La Diabla (think of it as a strawberry Moscow Mule) and La Fiona (habanero tequila with passionfruit puree....sssspicy!). I also love to sit by the fire pits on the patio, especially during this time of the year. Such a nice spot to hangout with friends. I never say no to Poquitos. I love love love it. read more

Poquitos - Tacos al pastor.... SO good! $5 during lunchtime!!! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The atmosphere of this place is nice! Service was very friendly. This isn't a good spot if you're looking for more authentic Mexican food (especially with the prices/portions) but everything did taste good! Had the Tacos Al Pastor, Small Chips and Guacamole, Chicken Quesadilla. Both the tacos and quesadilla came with a small side bowl of black beans and rice. If I could give 3.5 stars, I would. Overall, a good experience but nothing outstanding. read more

Poquitos - Tacos Al Pastor Tacos, Small Chips and Guacamole, Chicken Quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a lunchtime review, and doesn't really have anything to do with coming in here for drinks late night. I can't comment on the margaritas or the atmosphere at that point, but it sounds like the evenings are always packed, even though this isn't really the kind of place you plan to go hang out at--it's the kind of place you end up when the evening takes you there. Anyway, this is about the lunch. The lunch is fine, and the prices are reasonable. When you originally make plans to go somewhere else that turns out not to be serving lunch, it will do in a pinch. That's kinda what happened here...so, even in daylight hours, it's not a place you plan to visit, it's a place you end up. The joint was pretty much empty at straight-up noon, so you know they're not known for their lunch. It's humongous, too, and definitely open, definitely staffed. In fact, the only other table occupied seemed to be employees coming in on their days off. The place is elaborately decorated without a doubt. Thousands upon thousands of subway tiles and mosaic tiles and earthenware tiles and who knows what other kinds of tiles pile up in every direction. The chandeliers look like gigantic wrought-iron street lights--and I do mean gigantic; they're the size of garbage cans, if not recycling bins. One good earthquake and each of them will decapitate two tables' worth of patrons. All of these places (the Scottish one, German one, etc) are all decorated within an inch of their lives. This one has lots of open space, and two huge walls of full-height windows. Even on a relatively cloudy day, it almost makes you feel like you're sitting outside. There's a huge bar, and then there's a huge dining room, and they're packed with booths and tables, and you know there's no room to move in here on weekend nights. That's alright; the drinks are probably really good. The food is just OK, though. I had the huarache, which, wittily enough, is a sandal-sized, sandal-shaped tortilla covered with grilled onions and skirt steak, with cilantro and some salsa. It was seasoned fairly well, not too awfully salty. I still added a ton of hot sauce, but that's me, not the food. They put a few gradients of hot sauce on the table in squeeze bottles. My friend had tacos, which she didn't finish, and soup, which she really barely started. We didn't go into detail about what she didn't like, but I kinda felt bad, since I picked the lunch spot (and be default picked this one as a Plan B). And we were mostly talking about her job hunt, so, in fairness to the kitchen, it might not have been the food that killed her appetite. The service was pretty spotty. We had to flag him down for almost everything. The booths are so high here, and the place was so empty, that it's maybe no surprise--he couldn't really see us, and by rights he was more focused on sidework. But we had to wave to get water, refills, place orders, get the check, etc., and lunch took us an hour and a half as a result. We filled that whole time chatting, and the prices were fair, and clearly this place isn't focused on lunch, but, sheesh. read more

FOOD/DRINK: 3/5 The food and drinks are alright. I enjoy the food here, so I can't complain. It doesn't wow me and the flavors aren't amazing. I usually get al pastor tacos or carne asada tacos, which are pretty good. I also wasn't wowed by the churros. It is truly a hit or miss because sometimes they come out to my liking and sometimes they are hard and bready. I have also gotten the salsa trio and the guacamole, which are always good! PRICE: 3/5 The price isn't awful. Happy hour has some great deals, so I dig that. However, during dinnertime, I think that the tacos and some other menu items are a bit pricey, but I guess that is what I expect for a Cap Hill restaurant! SERVICE: 3/5 The service isn't amazing. I have been here on several occasions for happy hour, dinner time, and very very busy dinner time. All of these times have been a miss at high quality service. The servers are nice, but not amazing. It also takes a while to grab their attention (this has happened on several occasions); a couple of times I have waited for 15 minutes between ordering my drink and ordering my food because my server didn't come back/wasn't around my area. It wasn't particularly busy those times either. AMBIANCE: 4/5 I like the ambiance a lot. I think the lighting at night is very romantic. On the weekend, it is a bit louder, so then it becomes very hip. The decor adds to the experience and it is a great time! LOCATION: 4/5 It is conveniently located in Capital Hill, and is near the light rail station! It is close to lots of bars, which makes this a great before/after clubbing stop! read more

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Vibrant crowd, wonderful ambiance, now I just need to up my spice tolerance! But we already KNEW that! I walked in and noticed it was a verrry happening place! The restaurant had great energy and it was loud and lively. I liked! I sat down and started chowing down on the chips which were outstanding. Actually they were pretty perfect to be honest. I didn't realize it at the time but we ordered guac which ended up being $9 which I think is a bit ridiculous for guac but whatevs. We ordered our food and the menu looked quite delicious! I was super excited to try the yam and mushroom tacos which my hubby dearest and I were going to share, and several of the others at the table ordered the steak. The hubby loved and raved on about the tacos because he just loves spicier food and was crazy about the hand made tortillas which reminded him of Mexico. Me, I did not enjoy the tacos as much as I would have liked because it was just a bit too spicy for me. I had asked if the chipotle could be removed but they said no. I'm a weenie, let it be known, but BOTH taco plates were too spicy to me. Another friend had the veggie enchilada and I think I'll try that next time! I would say overall the experience was fun and we had a great time tonight and I will come back and give the enchiladas a shot! If you're in the mood for a lively restaurant with vibrant energy and tacos with tons of kick, this is your place! read more

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Went for dinner with friends one night during my recent visit to Seattle. Seated quickly, and asked for some chips upon sitting down. Our waiter seemed...disinterested in being there/working though. He didn't really pay attention to the table much, and, when asked by one of our fellow diners at the table where the prawns were from, his answer was simply "uhh...the ocean?" The place was pretty packed for dinner, and everything was pretty loud. The acoustics of the place are okay, considering I didn't really have to talk SUPER loudly in order to converse with friends over dinner...but there was definitely a lot going on inside this restaurant and it felt a bit zoo-ish. I enjoy two glasses of the "Cava - Vega Meridian" throughout the night, which was a nice complement to the "Al Pastor - Marinated pork, pineapple, pickled onion & cilantro. Cooked on the vertical rotisserie" that I had ordered for dinner. While the Al Pastor that I had was pretty good, some friends tried the ceviche and were less than thrilled with it...saying it was "overly smoky" tasting. They asked me to take a bite and I could definitely agree with their reaction, as I certainly didn't eat any more of the dish...even though it was an appetizer they had wanted to share with our entire table. I wouldn't return here unless it was someone else's decision - i.e. somewhere they wanted to visit or try. My Al Pastor was good, but it's a hard dish to mess up...and there are plenty of other options for Mexican food that I'd prefer to try before considering a return here. read more

Slowly...ever so slowly am I getting a handful of Mexican restaurants that I can see myself becoming a regular at. Poquito's happens to pass my rigorous tests for good Mexican food. I was in here about a week or so ago. It was during midday. Steve and I tried to eat here one night...a weeknight but it was so full we left. However this time I took the opportunity to dine here while there was few customers here. I looked at the menu and saw that they do brunch everyday of the week until early to mid afternoon. On the brunch menu it stated that they had Huevos Rancheros. That sounded good so I ordered it. I also got some of their ginger beer which was something they made there. I don't think I have had Huevos Rancheros this good for a considerable amount of time. The tortilla was a crisp, flaky shell with Chile Verde on it and the eggs placed on top of that. The meal was hearty but not too filling. It was just right. The ginger beer was excellent too! I would like to try and see what their supper menu has but it always seems so busy here at night whenever we go by here. Perhaps midday is my best one on one time with Poquitos! read more

I had an outstanding experience last night at Piquitos. This place is only a few blocks from my house, but I don't always tend to frequent it. That all changed last night due to the outstanding service provided by the bartender, Michelle. My best friend and I went in under unpleasant circumstances to try to drown our sorrows in tequila and spicy food. Michelle went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy, fed and cheered up. I enjoyed their summer vegetable cazuela and she had the chicken tacos. My dish was wonderful, spicy and authentic (and that's coming from a girl who is from Arizona!). She loved her chicken tacos, as always. Margaritas were stiff and we left with full stomachs and smiles. Cannot wait to go back and have another great experience with Michelle at the bar. read more

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Be still my heart... Fabulous craft made food in a funky atmosphere! Two of us ordered the Purist Margarita- probably the best margarita I have had in my life. I really think I could have consumed a bathtub quantity of them. The third member of our party, realizing his mistake after sampling mine, promptly ordered himself one. The menu is quirky and vibrant with several choices. We sampled the salsas, chicken enchiladas, pork tacos, and grilled corn. Yes, a dish of fried corn... The most tasty thing I have eaten in a long time. It is a must go to place when in Capitol Hill! read more

We came in on a Saturday night for dinner, were seated in a very nice corner booth. This was for a special birthday as was noted on the online reservation. The server was as he said " a little new" and was not very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks that were very delicious, but it took a long time to have them delivered to the table even though we were right next to the bar. We both had the chicken enchiladas which were cold and dry inside and covered with lukewarm soupy gloppy sauce. As soon as we were done and commenting on the sub par food, the server came with the bill and hovered as I was attempting to figure out the amount and if the tip was already there because I didn't want to double tip. There are many better restaurants that actually care about the guests and have better food. The birthday I mentioned on the reservation wasn't acknowledged, and by that time I just wanted to leave. The saving grace is the lively atmosphere and music, the beautiful bar; but we won't be back again. read more

This review is basically on the ambiance of Poquitos as it was more of a drop by for a beer than for the food. I had just left one of the best Italian restaurants in Seattle after a great Rubicon cabernet and a full tummy. But, we drove by heading back to downtown and Poquitos caught my eye as a happening place, the streets of Capital Hill were filled with Saturday night revelers. Heck, let's get a beer and appetizers and check it out? ... after circling around the block in my parking approach pattern .... another couple of wider circles ... finally, some street parking. Strolled in and I loved the open high ceilings and the ambiance was very positive and inviting. Luckily, there was a booth open in the bar area and got a great view of people coming and going. Very relaxing and got great service and never needed to wait for service even with the restaurant was filled to capacity. We shared the ceviche, chips and salsa while we ordered a Pacifico and a margarita. Surprisingly, I expected to get a bottle and they have Pacifico on tap. read more

I don't really have anything fantastic to say about Poquitos, nor anything terrible. The place itself has a really fun, intimate vibe to it & the outside'ish patio in the back is really great for meeting friends for happy hour or enjoying lunch on a nice day. The food is alright, a little too 'wanna be fancy schmancy' for me but I do enjoy their house margarita & guacamole. Pros: trendy, good happy hour prices, delicious guacamole. Cons: EXPENSIVE, no free chips, usually over crowded, serves deep fried grasshoppers, wait staff is a little snobby. read more

Poquitos - Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I can only assume that the reviewers who say the food is bad are the same people who keep taco bell in business. This place is amazing. The food is great, and constantly improves. As someone who lives in LA, I can only say that Poquitos is better than any Mexican food we have down here. And the spicy Margarita, La Fiona... LOVE!!! Keep doing what you do Poquitos! read more