New , friendly owners, but same amazing food with some new additions! We were happy to experience our favorites, nachos, soup, and burritos! The interior has been freshened up with some new paint and tables. The extensive list of rules have been removed. Don't miss out on the fresh, amazing menu, served with a smile! read more

I love this place! Magen was our super friendly welcoming hostess. She greeted us with a smile and immediately sat us. She shared the daily specials with us. Oh! There was no wait time. This is a family owned business. The owner gave us a smile even while cooking. There is the bar side and dining side. Your choice. I've tried many Mexican restaurants but, I must say- this is by far my FAVORITE place to go. I highly recommend this place and I am returning The food I had was amazing! The service was great. The ambiance was great. Thank you read more

Provecho - Ain't it delicious looking Chicken breast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The staff is amazing! They truly care about providing their customers with a great experience. The food is fresh and delicious, the margaritas are the best in town. This is my go to for the best Mexican food in Vancouver. You will not be disappointed. read more

My favorite authentic Mexican restaurant! So sad when I heard the owners may be retiring, this place opened my eyes to how good a fresh margarita could be! The service has always been stellar, I see many of the same staff through the years, and the vibe is cozy, great for a casual evening with friends. Always packed because this place is genuinely a local favorite! read more

We were on our way to Paul's, which was closed, so we stopped here instead. What a happy surprise! The food was so delicious. We ordered and gobbled it all up before I could get a picture. Green chilaquiles for me, and soup with a taco for him. Excellent and especially because the food tasted like what our abuelitas used to make. The decor is clean, colorful, classy. The service by Delila was excellent as well. I hope this business thrives. The former owners were grumpy so I had stopped coming here. Glad the new owners took such good care of us. read more

Love, love, love this place! Finally a good Mexican restaurant of Oaxacan flavors that actually makes their own chips. I don't know why that's such a hard thing to find in the PNW but that can make or break a place for me. Dalila(sp?) was gracious and kind and we will definitely be back to try more things. Carne Asada nachos and quesadilla for our first time around and zero complaints. Yay! read more

Their food and customer service is absolutely amazing! I hope they are able to open up again soon! Get their nachos, best nachos I have ever had and the hot sauce is delicious as well. Staff is super friendly! read more

Best chips and salsa in SW Washington. Both freshly made. I've been going here for years. New owners kept it the same. Grubby!

This is the best Mexican food in the city. Everything is amazing. I wish I lived above the store. I would eat there everyday.

This place is horrible in every way. And I mean every way. Save your money. Go to La Valentina. Really good food. Prices. Service. Not extra for chips. Nor Argumentative And actually know how a restaurant should be run. read more

We have frequented Provecho beginning probably a decade ago. It's been a few years since we've been there and we were very excited to go back. This occasion was for my wife's birthday. Our server was so attentive and provided great service. Our food came and it was not quite as good as what we remembered previously but it was decent and we were excited to be back there just the same. We had brought a cake for after dinner and the server very kindly informed us that the owner requires a $10 fee to eat our cake there. We talked about it amongst ourselves and decided we'd rather not pay the fee and didn't end up having cake. When the bill came, we saw they had added an automatic gratuity of 20% for our party of 6.....the 20% was calculated with the taxes included which we thought was odd. In addition to that, they charged us another 3% fee for using a card for payment. We paid $198.00 for our meal after it was all said and done and for them to expect to charge another $10 just for us to eat the cake we brought seemed petty. We approached the manager (or owner) to voice our frustration and she literally said nothing in response. She offered no words of explanation, didn't even acknowledge our concerns and simply stood there with a cold look on her face. Our server apologized multiple times and was visibly embarrassed to uphold the owner's policies. We will NEVER go back and strongly recommend others spend their time and money at a business that actually cares about their customers. Provecho doesn't deserve your business! read more

The owner is rude and unwelcoming. The food is overpriced. Their salsa is great, but chips and salsa and 3 tacos was over $40.00. It just doesn't make sense, even with inflation, which is the reason the server said everything is so expensive. The drinks aren't tasty. If things don't change, I don't see this place staying in business long. Just my two sense. read more

This little hole in the wall is our favorite place for Mexican food on the west coast. We have never found better, actually not even as good as, anywhere we travel. Mexican is our go to type of restaurant especially when we're in the southwest. The food is just the best, fresh, flavorful and unique. I'm not a lover of soup but I often order it here. It's always amazing, I don't know how they do it. The mushroom tacos are off the charts. In fact everything is incredible. They do charge for chips and salsa but it's with it, not the typical offering but elevated to a new level. The guacamole is consistently excellent as well. I love this place. Margaritas are made with fresh squeezed limes and their not stingy with the tequila. I absolutely recommend this place and if you asked me I suggest you go after 4 in the afternoon, we go early and I don't want to wait for a table. read more

This place is a true hole in the wall. Staff is the friendliest around. They're recipes are well thought out and made with love. I always get the quesadilla in carne asada. This time I got the special and it was amazing! Very well worth it!! read more

Provecho - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is a very cozy setting. The food we had was excellent; fresh & tasty!our server was very nice & attentive. We really like the selections on the menu. I had the chicken taco & the taco was the " real deal" as well as my husband's steak burrito. Their homemade taco chips & salsa was great & yummy! We will definitely be back! Thank you! read more

Food is good but at a premium. Got charged $6 for extra cilantro and limes which I thought was weird. The chips and salsa were amazing and tacos were decent. Good customer service. read more

Provecho - Carne asade steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Yelp is asking for my thoughts so here they are. I have many thoughts of which are at least 85 characters: friendly staff - terrible food read more

Great chips and salsa. The best I've experienced in Vancouver so far. Nice atmosphere. Mostly tacos and burritos. Small staff and kitchen so be patient if you go during peak hours. read more

Provecho - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I have been here 2 times now and both times the food has been excellent. If you are looking for Tex mex or super fancy Mexican food this is not your place. We originally came here looking for Mexican like you can find in California. Excellent food that feels like it is from a family owned restaurant. We found it in Provecho. The staff is super friendly and helpful. It's nice in the inside but nothing super fancy, not very big mostly tables for 2. I highly recommend Provecho, i know i Will be back aga read more

I have come here in and off for years and look forward to the always wonderful guacamole and amazing chips. My entire family has a favorite. Mine is the chicken quesadilla. Fresh ingredients. Today a beautiful day and have a cold so ask to sit outside to not cough on anyone but be able to get a margarita. I was told no "as monkey see monkey do. "More people would just want the same a meal and fresh air they can't support that. I assume staffing is tight and running thin. I have had the same abrupt service now 3 times in 2 years. Something is off. For the future give up the drink order Uber eats to deal with the rude staff but enjoy the food Lindos Mexican on mill plain awesome service and mole' sauce I'd give a 5 for food and 0 for staff professionalism read more

Provecho - My favorite meal here - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Provecho is my absolute favorite place in town. They can do no wrong in my eyes (well, mouth).

One of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver, WA, and my favorite Mexican Restaurant In Vancouver, WA. The husband and I have been eating here for a few years and we are usually there 1-2x a month. They have a super cute restaurant in downtown Vancouver, with a small patio. Their food is fresh and always great. Their guacamole is the best! They seem to have access to the creamy ripe avocados year round, that us mortals only get part of the year. The salsa on the table is a mild well flavored green that I cover everything in, and the red is a smoky but spicy (I grew up in Phoenix, it's got a kick), that deserves to be sparingly dripped onto your food. My favorite drink is the Karlarita- a margarita with a splash of Chambord, perfectly tart and sweet with blanco tequila. They do not serve everything with rice and beans and the chips and salsa are not complimentary, but this is one of the reasons I love this place! I am not overeating on all those carbs and the portions for the tostadas and burritos don't leave any room for rice and beans. The chips are thick and made in house, which means they support a healthy dollop of guac and make excellent nachos. The nachos are piled high and a meal in themselves. We have been doing keto since the beginning of the year and we transform the tostada into a keto-stada by having them hold the tortilla and beans and adding guac and their secret pesto ranch dressing (which I hope they start bottling soon). Hope you enjoy! read more

Provecho - Chicken tostada with side of Pesto Ranch Dressing and side of Guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I just don't know how this business manages to stay open. Not sure if the owner knows how to run this place. We arrived here for a late lunch and were greeted by an extremely rude old lady. From the moment we sat down, she acted like she was doing us a favor. The menu was not very big. Everything seemed very expensive. We ordered chips with salsa and guacamole and the cost was $21!! That's just a start. Yes it was tasty but not worth this much money. We ordered some tacos and each taco was $5. After we received our bill, there was an extra charge for service which was non-existent. Service charge is ok for parties of 6 or more. It was just 2 of us. I say skip this place. There are way better Mexican restaurants in town with owners who actually want you there. read more

I wish there was an option to give lower than one star. Food is good, however, but their ability to nickel and dime you is bar none. I have never been to a Mexican restaurant that charges for chips and salsa... Bowl of Salsa $3.50 Chips and guacamole $17.00 - yes that is the actual amount to be charged. $20.50 for chips, salsa, and quac. Understandably, guacamole is charged at any Mexican restaurant ever. Margarita Factory charges $14.00 for tableside quac made how you like it w/ all the chips and salsa your heart desires. That's $6.50 more and could be higher if you ask for additional chips and salsa. Not to mention, they claim the salsas are made in house daily, cooked from scratch. I've never seen fresh salsa with a peeled, canned tomato before... I would assume fresh handmade means fresh tomatoes... The BIGGEST gripe is the "procurement fee." It's a credit card surcharge. I'm afraid this restaurant doesn't understand the meaning of procurement fee, and when asked about it, the lady was indignant. Be smart and hide that "procurement fee" in your already outrageous priced salsa and chips. Do better, Provecho or change your name to Caro so everyone knows they will pay dearly for meh items. Will not ever be back and will let everyone I know to not go... the Wahi Hana Tiki Bar is in the same parking lot, save yourself some heartache and go there instead. read more

Really glad I tried this place twice before reviewing. The first time was nothing to brag about. The second time, sat in the bar & had good service, the food & drinks were great. The table salsa are really good. They have an extremely small outdoor patio, & the inside seating is pretty tight. read more

The chips and salsa and guacamole were good, but burritos and tostada were not. Very bland and the lettuce smelled like mildew, I didn't add it to the mix, just scraped it aside. We are both regretting this meal the next morning. Make sure to keep an eye on the bill. We were over charged and had no itemized bill to ask about. We added everything up and figured we would leave a tip and not be coming back. read more

I have been trying to get to this place for years, but between always hitting them when they're not open, and me forgetting about them...(they're closed sundays and not open for lunch, also if you don't know they're there, they are easily overlooked as they are literally a hole-in-the-wall from the outside) it look me years right finally make it and wow!!! In the past 3 weeks it's been since I finally made it, I have been 5 times and now I plan my days around their ability to be open! I totally get the short hours as the cooking and prep it must take to make everything from scratch and keep everything so fresh and delicious would be more than a full time job for this small business. This is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever had in Vancouver, authentic and creative! I love to support small businesses and this is one of Vancouver's brightest jewels! read more

The food here is great . 2 two gals serving is spot on and get it done. Skinny Cadillac margarita is really good. There are reviews posted here that are accurate with a previous waiter but she is not serving anymore. Plus we are human. Give them a try. They are not open late. read more

Not impressed in the least. I have been going to this Mexican restaurant for years basically for the margaritas, the food is marginally poor at best. The female owner lacks all basic principles of customer service and politeness. Over the years I have been on the receiving end and have witnessed her general disdain for her customer base. Most of employees need to go to charm school because obviously the rudeness has worn off on them. fyi: real Mexican restaurants don't charge for chips and salsa So if you are thinking about going to this place keep driving down the street and go to Woody's tacos. So after reading tons of reviews and if the owner is horrible and rude why oh why do people keep goin??? Eeeekkkkkssss I've been reading a lot of these reviews things haven't changed much. Checked this place out again still awful service and mediocre food. How is this place still in business I guess complacency ????? read more

I haven't stopped thinking about Provecho's beans. Hands-down the best pinto and black beans in town. Not only that, their Horchata is out of this world! Thanks for the burrito box and delicious take home spicy margaritas. Come support this local family ASAP! read more

Provecho - Ask for their black pinto bean combo side! - Mexican Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I continue to return to this place because the food is good down. they change their specials often. I will continue returning to this place. Recommend: Chips, Salsa, & Guacamole - something about those chips that make it so yummy. Of course there's more to order but those are so good! read more

The service is ridiculous. First of all let me just say that their "menu" states that "if you are in a hurry this isn't the place for you" how RUDE. Also- they have a service charge fee for using your debit card which is stated NO WHERE on their menu or on the receipt which shows no itemized of food or drinks.. will absolutely not be coming back. Every-time I have come here it's always rude service.. it's really funny when you start to talk to people around the neighborhood they all say the same thing about this place and their staff. read more

I would give this place 0 stars if it was an option. The server we had was rude and extremely slow and the food was less than good. I would only recomend eating here to people that I don't like. read more

Starting off with what Provecho is known for, hand made margaritas. They are good but nothing that differentiates them for any other bar. Their food on the other hand is definitely noteworthy, large portions and full of flavor. Where things could improve is customer service and wait time for any request, including paying your bill. read more

It's not easy to find, but I found that to part of the uniqueness. We sat outside ( just a couple tables out there). Friendly service. We just had chips & guac and Cadillac margaritas. Delish. Will def go back! read more

I recently went to Provecho to meet up with friends. Their guac is THE best! The food is all reliably great. The service was solid. I recommend this place if you are looking for casual ambiance, good service, delicious food, and fantastic cocktails. They hit a rough spot with customer service about a year ago, but that has been dealt with and it's once again the outstanding, too little known treasure in downtown Vancouver. I've been going there for years and am so glad it's back to the great place l came to expect when l lived 5 minutes away and went once a week. If you are anywhere near it, Provecho is delicious! read more

Called to make reservation for 6 people and they stated first come first serve. Got there to put our name on the list for a table and they stated 45 min. We all sat down to wait 45 min came and gone and no sitting yet. they ignored us and wanted us to leave. Tables opened and they sat other people. We left and will never go back there. This was Mar 5, 2022 at 6 pm. Very Very Rude read more

This place came highly recommended and we stopped in for lunch. First of all they charge $6.50 for chips and salsa. It was no better than the chips and salsa you get everywhere else for free. I noticed they offered chips, salsa and guacamole for $17. Are you kidding me? Yes $17. I had the veggie quesadilla and it was just ok. Nothing special. Nothing great. Not worth $10. My boyfriend had beef tacos. He said they were OK but didn't have much beef. Margarita was tasty but there was so much ice in the glass there was little room for the margarita itself. As Mexican food fans we were very disappointed and pretty amazed at how much money we paid for a lunch we could have had much better somewhere else and for a lot less money. read more

I have been to this restaurant several times now and EVERY time have been placed at the same small table for two next to the bathroom. Not sure if it is their only two top or just my bad luck. The food is good, usually comes out pretty quick, and it seems to be a popular place, as they are almost always busy. I know they are still closing fairly early, like 8 or 9 even on weekends, so there is small window of when one can dine there. My only criticism is that the servers always seem rushed. Pretty much as soon as I say what I want for an entrée, they are walking away. They have lost a few sales on accompanying items (chips and salsa, margaritas, etc.) due to this. read more

Omg it is so freaking good I 100% recoment the burritos. this really is the GOAT of Mexican food