I love this place. The ambiance, the food, the location. Feel free to be adventurous here, you really can't go wrong. Wait staff is friendly and helpful when deciding what to order. They have this awesome little outdoor(covered) eating area that has a bar too. You won't regret coming here! read more

Amazing. Simply amazing. They don't bring you chips and salsa automatically, so ask for it! (it's $4 for a tray with the 3 salsas, but totally worth it!) read more

Poquitos! What a cool restaurant. The food is always on point. Honestly, anything you order is sure to be hella good. Oh and the drinks! I'm a margarita guy myself and they craft some of the best. That means a lot from me since I pretty much survive on tequila, tacos, and margaritas. Haha Servers are very attentive as well. My most recent visit, Chris was our server and he was amazing! I will definitely continue to come here as long as I am on Capitol Hill. read more

Poquitos is always a special treat when we get to sit in Anthony's section! He treats us like kings, his recommendations are always top drawer and his service is always impeccable! We never want for a thing and I always feel like I've been completely spoiled when we finally leave the restaurant - that is why we always request to sit in Anthony's section. It may mean that sometimes we have to wait a little bit to be seated but between Anthony's service, the food and the atmosphere, it's well worth the wait! read more

I live in Southern California where Mexican food Is very authentic. After hearing this was a very good Mexican place, I now know where to find the worst pastor. The guacamole was just about the only thing that was good. If you are expecting authentic this may not meet your expectation. read more

This place has to be my favorite places in Cap Hill. When I moved to Seattle from the southwest I was dying to find good Mexican food and there were very few places in Cap Hill but I found this place. Three years later and I find it a treat every time I go. The service is wonderful, the food is awesome, the margaritas are delicious and the guac is amazing. If you want great service in the city go here. read more

Poquitos is great! The guacamole is fresh made and delicious. We like the chips better than the chicharrones but both are good. Add the habanero sauce they have on every table and it's even better. The chipotle prawns are spectacular. Sweet and spicy. We also enjoyed the smoked chicken tacos. Big servings! And the black beans and rice are very good as well. Our waiter was clearly into the food. He gave excellent advice - knew the menu well. And he gave good beer advice too! The general manager stopped by to talk with us about our meal and our holiday traditions. An overall excellent experience. Highly recommended. read more

Chips & Salsa isn't free, and it costs $2.00 but it is worth it. My favorite item out of their menu is their brisket taco, very tender and flavorful. It's $5.00 for two during their happy hour special. Great margaritas here too! Happy hours run from 4PM to 6PM and its only on the patio or bar. read more

I really love this place. I ate here shortly after having surgery so I couldn't eat much but the selection of all my friends' food was delicious. My husband got the torta in a sauce that he said was incredible. I had some black beans and grilled corn appetizer that was delicious. Their chips & salsa and guac were some of the best I've had at any Mexican restaurant. They have bottled cokes and tons of margaritas (authentic too) to choose from. Definitely a jewel in our city. read more

Two words: Habanero Margarita! Holy flaming lips, it was absolutely fantastic! The drink gods at Poquitos are witty and creative with their unique and delightful concoctions. The ambiance is old world meets new school chic with outdoor fire pits and an enclosed patio great for sunny and rainy days. The service was great, the staff is quick, kind, and courteous. The tortilla soup is amaaaaaaazing! Great place to nurse a hangover, watch a game, catch up with friends, or all of the above! read more

This is the perfect place for pre-funking. Our drinks were STRONG. Granted, I'm not a big fan of tequila but I had to drink my Black Tea as though it was a shot. My boyfriend's El Dude was also very strong -- could have been a delicious drink if not as strong. Neither one of us finished our drinks. We ordered the salsa and chicharonnes, both were mediocre but get 3 stars simply because they were only $2.95. We were planning to stay to order from the happy hour menu but our drinks and the chicharonnes and salsa didn't impress us enough to stay. The environment was very nice though, we sat at the bar in the atrium which was open since the weather was warm. Great place for a group of friends to hang out for the night before heading out. read more

Food is decent, drinks are good! One thing I like about this place is there is usually never a wait for brunch which is unheard of on a Sunday in seattle. Drinks aren't cheap, but it's to be expected in a restaurant like this. They have a lot of drink options and a good brunch. We enjoy sitting by the fire on the back patio, or just the back patio in general because of all the big windows and bright natural lighting. read more

I came to Poquitos with some friends for drinks after work and we really enjoyed it. The margaritas are very well known, I tried the regular and the special harvest margarita and both were great! The harvest margarita was made with cranberry and it was pretty unique, I was impressed. For dinner I ordered mixed tacos which came with one chicken, one steak, and one carnitas and sides of rice and beans. The meat on my tacos was a little dry and the sauce they put on was pretty spicy, but overall they were good quality tacos. It reminded me of the authentic Mexican tacos I would get at food trucks. The atmosphere inside is dimly lit and would definitely make a great date spot. Our group came at 6pm and we had a reservation but we probably didn't need one on a Thursday evening. I didn't drive because parking in Capitol Hill can be tricky but Poquitos is just around the corner from several bus stops. read more

This place is alright. I'd probably come back for drinks and snacks every once in a while because the food is ok, the space is nice, and the service was great, but nothing mind-blowing here. I only came here for happy hour so I can only attest to the items on the limited happy hour menu. The happy hour margaritas were drinkable, but way too sweet. La Carta de Oaxaca and Barrio make much better margaritas in these parts. This was a basic cocktail that failed to impress. I couldn't taste the tequila behind the sugar buffer. For a cocktail that is supposed to get its sweetness from triple sec, something very wrong was going on. The nachos came out warm and fresh and the tomatillo salsa was good. I munched on these for a while. The friend I arrived with ordered the chicken tacos. I ordered the hongos and the al pastor. The tacos had a good flavor, however, the cilantro on top was not fresh by any means. It was already starting to yellow and there was little black spots starting to form on the leaves. A little shocking in my opinion. If it wasn't 4 in the afternoon and daylight wasn't coming through the windows, I may not have been able to see this horrifying detail. I ate my tacos after picking the cilantro off. Despite the lackluster food, the service and the ambiance still shined. The host was attentive, as was the server. I would come back with friends for a good spot to socialize and snack on chips and salsa, but I will be hesitant to eat anything else. I will also take my tequila neat next time. read more

I really like this restaurant. I'm a big fan of Mexican cuisine so I'm very picky where I choose to eat it. Chips and salsa are pretty good here....and you have to pay three dollars for them. The salsa isn't as spicy as I like a salsa to be but the flavor is there. Most recently I had the shrimp and grits for brunch. I wasn't blown away by this dish but it was tasty and filled me up. I'm more of a fan of their dinner menu.....and their cocktails are tasty too.....I'd skip brunch and come for lunch or dinner. read more

I haven't had everything on the menu, but what I have had is excellent! I love the vegetarian tamales; in fact I come all the way to Poquitos just to get them. And if their classic margaritas are just too "meh" for you, try their "La Fiona". It's made with habanero infused tequila and is quite satiating. To top it off, you must try their made-in-house popsicles...they have fun and interesting flavors like Avocado! read more

The space is lovely. Wrought iron and interesting glass and lights, and it's talls, and there are cool windows, and a nice outdoor deck area, too. The food is pretty good. The tortillas themselves are great. I tried the mixed taco plate, so got to sample the brisket (amazing!!), the chicken (decent flavor but pretty dry dry dry), and the pork al pastor, which was very good, but not up to amazing levels. Strangely, they only provide one tortilla as the base for these small tacos (I'm used to getting two at taco trucks, etc). Made eating a bit messier/less stable. The rice/beans are served in an adorable little side dish/pan. They were underwhelming. Good flavor, but some of the rice was pretty crunchy/old. And because they're served separately (and the main side dish offered with most entrees) I wouldn't be surprised if they're not prepared much in advance and then just left to warm. So that was disappointing. There was a small dish of a smokey sweet with a little heat red sauce. Not sure which of the tacos this was intended for, but I'm pretty sure it's chipotle=based, and it was DELICIOUS. I tried it on everything (tacos, rice and beans, tortilla chips, guacamole). Yum. The green enchilades were also good. And the chicken's dryness was less of an issue because they were smothered in verde sauce. The appetizer of guac was perfectly respetable. Not the most amazing thing ever, but definitely tasty. It's served in a lovely mortar, but obviously not prepared fresh in your own mortar. Prepared probably en masse in the back and then just placed in the mortar for your table. Lots of bright flavors, with some chopped tomatoes and cilantro. The house margarita was a standout. Very tasty margarita mix (I'm guessing they make this in house. It was yummy). And strong enough that I was giggling by the end of dinner. Prices were fine. Not super cheap, but very approachable at $10-$14 for entrees. Although, when some of the items (rice and beans, I'm looking at you. You also, dry chicken) don't feel super fresh/amazing, it's hard to pay more than double the prices from Rancho Bravo just one block away. Here, you're definitely paying a surcharge for ambience (which is lovely). One other quibble: the rounded booths have a fixed table, so you can't scoot it further out. This made accomodating my pregnant friend a bit difficult. And I'd think with America's growing obesity rates, that larger patrons should AVOID THE BOOTHS and stick to a table/chair or you won't fit. Unlike some of the reviewers, we had nice/polite service. However, they did completely forget our guacamole order, which we ordered AS WE SAT DOWN. So, we got our drinks. Then waited 10 minutes and got our entrees. At which point our waiter noticed we didn't have our guac yet, and got that to us right away. But it did mean we had a full table, rather than a pleasant appetizer followed by entree scenario. bit of a shame. read more

The beans and rice side is amazing and affordable. I hope no one ever tells me it's not vegetarian but if they did, I might not remember after having one or two of those tart and spicy jalapeño margaritas. Ive also tried some other dishes but I cannot remember them, so either they weren't memorable, I had more margarita than I can remember, or Poquitos is located on a spot where the veil between universes is unusually thin, resulting in an overlap of time/space. Idk. But, the wait is sometimes so long it would probably be faster to visit the alternate universe's location, where I think they take reservations. read more

Poquitos is great for a group or party; the food is what I'd call so-so. I'd eat it if someone wanted to go, and enjoy the food, but probably wouldn't suggest it as a first choice. One exception: they have this appetizer that is literally melted cheese, bread, salsa, and guacamole. So delicious. Sometimes I just order that, because I could eat it all day long. Obviously, I get stomach aches after since I'm a bit lactose-intolerant but COMPLETELY worth it. Noise level can be terrible on Fridays and Saturdays, so keep that in mind if you're planning a date. read more

Poquitos has always solved Mexican crazing. Whether I'm here after a night out or just stopping by for happy hour, I am always happy to have a meal or drink at Poquitos! The vibe is chill during the early hours but can get pretty busy and loud later on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

What a disappointing meal! It's a beautiful restaurant with very nice interior design and the service was good. Our waiter was very attentive and accommodating. Unfortunately, the food was awful. Just the worst. It's like they were trying to be a "fancy", different kind of Mexican restaurant but could not execute. The food was either bland or weird. The portion sizes are pretty small. The best thing about the meal was the tortilla chips and trio of salsas. If I ever come back here (and I probably will not) it will only be for happy hour drinks and those chips. read more

First to this place and wanted to see what the hype was about. Say at the bar and was given a recommendation to try the Zacatecanos Mezcal (Gene Juarez & Edgar Martinez collaboration) and it was very nice! Smooth and with wonderful overtones. Got the ceviche which was good. Lacked a little salt, but was good. Ordered the chicken tacos on the bartenders recommendation. Rice and beans and three tacos. The rice and beans were excellent! Well seasoned and brought back a feeling of being in Mexico. I was disappointed to see a whole bunch of parsley garnish covering the tacos. It was like getting some chicken tacos with my parsley. The chicken was moist, but had a bland flavor. A little bit of chopped onions and limes came with them, but didn't help. Overall, a good experience and I would come back to try some other dishes. read more

My partner and I had lunch here today. It's not our first time coming in but the service this time was EXCEPTIONAL. Daniela was our hostess and she was PHENOMINAL! Beautiful Spanish accent and she provided a fantastic experience. Our food was wonderful and when we asked for tequila shots she consorted with management to not only give us shots but the perfect palate chasers to go with. The bill was pricey for lunch but worth every penny. Thank you Daniela! read more

The food is mediocre/dry and the service was terrible. The late night happy hour is for food only, not drinks. The music and drinks were average. I most likely would not come back. read more

The decor and ambience are nice. Service was ok. The Margaritas were fine. The food was a little off. I had birria that wasn't really birria. Birria is a stew. They are serving some sort of dry meat nonsense with a chile sause, and the chile sauce itself doesn't taste like birria stock. It didn't taste bad, but it's not anywhere near as nice as the real thing. I'm all for departures from tradition when they are at least as good as the original, but if you are going to take shortcuts to turn something traditional into something that is more compatible with a standard kitchen setup, then please don't bother. Seems like a good place for drinks and snacks on a patio though, as long as you don't care too much about the food being great. read more

One of my absolute favorite places to eat on any occasion. They have a terrific happy hour and their brunch on the weekends are by far the best options for breakfast style food with a kick. I have tried almost everything on their brunch menu and have been pleasantly surprised with every bite of every meal. My favorites and most recommended would be their chilaquiles and their biscuits and gravy. The atmosphere is great too! The wait staff is always very friendly and knowledgable of their specials, which brings me to another really unique point, they continuously change up their guacamole and that's always great for finding new tastes to love. All in all, this place is absolutely worth every one of the five stars I'm giving it. If you make it out to the area it's a must for any foodie who loves A little spice! read more

Very festive atmosphere, fantastic semi-outdoor area that is heated and covered when it's cold. Great bar, great atmosphere. VERY loud. Excellent tortilla soup, and a great deal at $7. Enough for a meal. The food merits more than 3 stars but the service is underwhelming. We were ignored for quite a while after sitting down although servers went past us several times. read more

Poquitos is a wonderful place to unwind after a long work day (or any time of day really). The outside seating area is great. The tequila selection AMAZING. A must visit for any tequila affectionado in Seattle. The food is very good too! read more

I went here two years ago and really enjoyed the food. My second visit was not the same! Bland food and slow service. Save your money and head to cactus is SLU! read more

Aside from an outstanding culinary experience, they went above and beyond to accommodate our party of three on a busy Sunday afternoon. We had one wheelchair in our party and they gave us they're largest table. I'm sure they lost some business but they gained mine fo life. read more

This review is based off of the fact that I come here to enjoy great margaritas and happy hour snacks. I have not actually enjoyed a full dinner here. With that, their margaritas are fantastic! $5 for a strong, not too sweet, perfectly tart margarita. They do not serve pitchers. Of the happy hour snacks I have enjoyed, the guacamole is actually the best. It's simply perfectly seasoned. Served with a huge bowl of warm tortilla chips, there's really nothing better to go with your margarita except some salsa too. The service is...well kind of slow. Mostly on behalf of the lacking sense of urgency, but sit back and relax. It's happy hour, after all. read more

This place is awesome for happy hour. To be honest, I've never been here when it's not happy hour. Why? Because I don't think the food is worth it if not on happy hour prices. read more

Service at this place is a hit or miss. If you come when it's busy then it'll take a while but if it's empty then service is great. They make great margaritas. We usually come here just to drink and eat some guacamole. I had the micholadas and it was okay, I had to ask for more bloody mary mix with they were happy to provide but I want my drink ready to go when I order it. They had decent food, nothing too bad but nothing outstanding. They have a big bar section which is nice and never had a problem finding table. read more

Love the setting, drinks, and fire pits! Food....hit or miss unfortunately. The ceviche was quite fishy and clearly not fresh :(. Excellent place to meet up with a group of friend and share appy's- read more

Mmmm mole. I am a huge fan of mole but this place does it particularly well. You also can't go wrong with chips and guac. Came here for brunch and they have a biscuit and gravy dish that's pretty amazing. You really can't go wrong, parking of course is a little on the difficult side but it's well worth it. read more

I literally want to give this 1 star..I wish I could give it less than that but I guess it's the decency in me, which is content with 1 star. I went here for the first time and had set good expectations based off of Yelp reviews and friends suggestions. The place looked really great but there was no parking space nearby as it took ONE HOUR to find a parking spot. Even the mood was already set off, I still looked forward to eating dinner here. I ordered a grilled chicken taco. This was the WORST Mexican food I've ever had in my life. The tortilla had a funky smell to it, which ruined the entire mood but I still took few bites. The chicken had no flavor and could have been cooked more. There was no sauce or saucy flavor that a typical taco should have. Also, there should NEVER be cabbage in a taco. Lettuce is the way to go. There were more veggies than the chicken. Either way, it was pointless because it was so darn bland. No taste. And I mean no kick, not even the appropriate amount of salt or pepper. The rice and beans served with my plate was below average. The rice was over done and lacked salt. The beans were VERY bland. No taste. I could've made better tacos at home. I told the waitress that I didn't want to be rude and to take the plate away as I didn't like my food. She said to order something else instead. I had lost my appetite by then and all my friends had finished their dinner by then. But still, I tried to give it another shot with fish tacos. The fried fish was decent BUT not something that goes well with the tacos with the weird tortilla smell and the cabbage and the overload of veggies. Horrible tacos! What made it a cherry on top was that the waitress charged me for both the entres instead of replacing it. So I had to go up to her to request the change. She then charged me for the fish tacos and I quickly paid to leave the restaurant. Will not be looking back. Yuck. Yuck. It absolutely ruined my entire night!!!!!!!!!! read more

Omg. First decent Mexican food I've had since moving to Seattle from L.A. Nice ambience, friendly bartender, lovely decor..but the best part was dancing to awesome 90s, early 2000s hiphop while eating. Love! read more

I really liked the architecture of the place, especially the giant light fixtures. The food was not good. The chips and salsa were tasteless. We had ceviche, carnitas & smoked tikka chicken. I thought the chicken was ok. Everything else was bland as heck. I'm amazed how every dish was pretty tasteless. This is NOT Mexican food, it's just some place pretending to be. Save your money and go to Camino food truck, it's 10 times better and a fraction of the cost. read more

What a disappointment. I've always seen this restaurant as I make my way up Pike Street to park. Last evening, we decided that the packed atmosphere and inviting interior beat out burgers and drinks at the place up the street. Quickly found an open table in the bar area and sat down. The margarita menu is worded to entice the drinker into a world of alleged organic juices and flavors. My Poquitos Margarita was sour and tasted far from any freshly squeezed anything. At least there wasn't corn syrup in their mixers. It did have booze in it, so that was a plus. I did not have another. Next we ordered the Queso Flameado to start and it was a definite let down. If you were expecting a similar experience to the Bananas Foster at a certain swanky steak house, downtown, dont hold your breath. The tequila did not burn off all the way and barely made any noticable bubble or char marks. I think half a shot would likely accomplish the flambeed intent. The first bite was all tequila. It quickly became cold and should have been served in a sizzling cast iron. For my entree I chose the Enchiladas Rojas (cheese). They arrived dried and unappetizing and turned out to be some of the worst enchiladas Ive ever had. Ive been eating and making enchiladas for 25 years, mind you. I mean Taco Bell's Encherito is by far superior in every way to these dry, almost sweet, excuses for enchiladas. I doubt chicken would have made them any better. There was barely any queso on them to make the dish more savory or appetizing. Maybe the house made tortillas caused them to dry out during their turn in the salamander? I brought home leftovers but will likely throw them out. The rice, I wont even mention(chalky) and beans, although tasty were devoid of any salt! The lone bright spot was the Grande Tostada! It was crispy, delicious, flavorful and covered with Chorizo. Its very large and can feed 3 people. Order this! I will likely never go back as it just isnt any "Mexican Food" that anyone should want to be eating. read more

Great place for groups. They once accommodated our group of 30 girls. We got to sit in their back patio at one big table and it was amazing. The grilled corn is a must try as an app or side. read more