I've been in a few times with friends and family. Service is good, the food is great, the mescal is…read moresmoky! I hope it sticks around for a long time. I recommend the sopitos appetizer (or as your happy hour meal) and also I loved the Barbacoa de Borrego (braised lamb). It's a different flavor profile from many of the Mexican restaurants around because it does specialize in Oaxacan dishes. Well worth a visit.

We visited on 5 May for lunch, with a party of four, and it was a very nice experience. We arrived…read moreand were seated right away in a nice booth. The waitress arrived and took drink orders, their margaritas are tall and strong. We started with appetizers; Chips & Guac, Ceviche, Chapulines, and Molotes. All were well prepared and tasty, with the Chapulines standing out as a unique snack. From there we went with Camerones a la Oaxaquena, Barbacoa De Borrego, and Entomatadas. Everything was excellent. The service was very good. The waitress was prompt, friendly and professional. Overall, a great place to dine on Mexican fare.

My girlfriend and I love to visit this place almost every week for Date Night. The staff are…read morewonderful and all of them take time to wave or come and say hello. It's inviting and full of charm with all of the fun license plates and old metal signs on the wall. Their food is absolutely incredible. It's full of flavor, great variety of options, and it's very fairly priced considering we're in Redmond. The 12th Man Burrito is my favorite, while my girlfriend loves to get the Mushroom Tacos. Also the Salsa Bar w/ Pico is a huge perk while most restaurants are tightening their belts and charging for extras, these guys invite you to try their various offerings. The Pineapple Salsa is a big win as well. These guys do not miss and it's a 10/10 every time. Highly recommend for anyone in the area to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed.

Ooba Tooba is a great TexMex place near downtown Redmond. It has long been a favorite of mine. I…read moremiss their Woodinville and Bellevue locations but the good news is that they are still in Redmond. To be honest, I have only had burritos there. They are excellent-a diversity of choices (including salmon and portobello mushroom) and they are very well balanced with great sauce choices. It is a nice corner restaurant with an informal "family run" vibe. I have always had great and quick service there.

Amazing place at affordable price!!…read more Loved the steak taco (so tender and flavorful); chips and margaritas were great too! Definitely will come back to this place

It's so sad to see this place go after going there for over 25 years but all good things come to an…read moreend. Make sure to stop by before June 26th to show your support for the final time and wish this family all the good blessings for the future. Personally, I'm going to miss the shredded beef the most. It's divine and I've never found any that compare. Thank you for all the years, El Toreador! My family will miss you.

The best happy hour on the east side!! There is also a validated parking lot…read more Pork Quesadilla - the pineapple adds such a great sweetness and the pork is so flavorful! The cheese pull is too good. Chorizo Nachos - these are HUGE for $10 happy hour deal. Loaded with guac, cheese, beans, meat, and sour cream, what more could you ask for?! I tried pork on here, but it seemed to dry out, so chorizo is the way to go. It is a bit salty, so drink water! Also, if you sign up for rewards, your first nachos are free‍ Jalepeño poppers - they were ok, I wouldn't get it again. But for $6-7, what a steal!

Had a great experience last time and came back today, and ended up with disappointment…read more - habanero prawn was extremely spicy to the level that it's overpowering and not enjoyable anymore, unlike last time when it tasted like a spicy tomato soup with more balance - Baja taco fish: the fish was extremely overcooked and the crust was no longer crispy. It was served not hot but cold hard and stale - al pastor taco: the pork was hard and chewy, and extremely dried out What a big miss. Why was everything out of balance/dried out/over cooked (which was even visible)? This restaurant lacks consistency and quality check. I gave it five stars the first time, and now giving it one star for the quality of food served today

Our go to place in the neighborhood. Chips and salsa are so good esp the green salsa, has a kick to…read moreit. Ordered taco salad with veggies and rice. My salad bowl was huge filled to the top and the fajitas has really good flavor. Love the neighborhood go to spot.

Good food and service in a welcoming environment. Have been here several times but a few years…read moresince. Sat in the bar for a cozier experience. Our server, Antonio, was personable and attentive as was the Chef, Arturo. Happy hour is offered plus Tequila Tuesdays where standard Tequila drinks are discounted. Diablo wings are a must try if you like hot, spicy food. Crisp, moist and just enough fire to make you reach for a glass of water We enjoyed the crispy fish tacos and seafood enchiladas which are much improved. I wanted cilantro rice with my order but it wasn't available this time, so I ordered Spanish rice instead. It did not disappoint. It was fluffyand favorable. The black beans were also tasty. The restaurant is centrally located in the Safeway-Ross shopping center and not far the major hotels chains on either end of town (Residence Inn, Hyatt House, Hilton hotels).

Great spot for brunch with a relaxed vibe. The food was tasty, and the service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

Great drinks, really good food, attentive service! Will…read moreabsolutely be coming back whenever we are in town. Thank you for taking pride in your work!

From out of town and had a hankering for some Mexican food. We were not disappointed, large…read moredelicious portions and great service. Thank you sir, we'll be back.

Still the best veggie burrito I've ever had! It has actual veggies, not just beans and cheese. I…read morealso tried the chicken burrito this time, it was also good.

Just grabbed takeout from this incredible pizza spot. The hot honey and pepperoni was a flavor…read morebomb. The burrata pizza also delicious. Will definitely be back!

Spark Pizza is such a gem. It's one of the best pizza spots in the area, and is a total win for…read morethe Eastside, which everyone on the Eastside knows already, so get here early! No, really, it sells out. My friend and I visited for happy hour, when they have stellar deals with three pizzas for less than 20 bucks and drinks for less than 10 bucks as the menu is normally on the steeper side, especially for the pizza. I ordered the Feelin' Peppi pizza, which is basically a pepperoni pizza and my friend had the Happy Gal pizza, which was a mushroom base with garlic and different cheeses. We each drank a glass of sangria, which was strong, which is how I like my booze! The pizzas take a bit to make since everything is freshly made - and is worth the wait. The crust is crispy but soft enough to sink your teeth into and the pizza has tons of flavor. It's easy to finish a pizza on your own because of how flavorful it is. Although the happy hour is a deal you cannot beat, all the other pizzas on their standard menu are worth checking out at full price, especially their weekend specials, like the NY style pizza and Detroit style. Both of these specific kinds of pizza sell out as people usually wait before the place opens, I kid you not. It's that popular here. Despite how popular it is, there is a parking lot besides the restaurant if street parking nearby cannot be found. It's also not too far of a walk from Redmond Town Center as it's near the transit center and is in the downtown core. Plus, dogs are welcomed on the patio, which is a win. Staff could not be friendlier. For pizza on the Eastside, Spark Pizza is the best.

Food is Fresh and Awesome! I stop by here during work for lunch every week. Great staff and amazing…read moreservice. Chicken Fajitas are Perfect!

Trying a new place for some Mexican food. We were seated immediately, good service . Nice clean…read morerestaurant there were few other tables full but the service was quick. Chips and salsa were yummy, they have a roasted pepper spicy salsa it was fire but so flavorful. We ordered margaritas and michelada. The corn elote was really good. For dinner ordered the taco salad no meat, the wait staff was so nice she asked if I wanted rice in my taco salad. Good food hit the spot .

Great food Good vibe…read moreQuick service May not be the most friendly or customer focused but definitely committed to getting orders out.

I'll come here about once a year but my return visits are few and far between. It's not that the…read morefood is subpar, it's just not very good. On the plus side, they have a lot of food and drink options to choose from. I mean a lot. My last order was chicken and beef fajitas, which were just average. I'd rate the chips about the same. They have a lot of parking but try to avoid parking right in the front since it's awkward backing out. There are a lot more spots on the side of the restaurant which are much easier to enter and exit. The people that waited on us were very pleasant and nice to all their guests which I observed when I was waiting for my food. It's also a decent atmosphere for a Mexican restaurant once you get past the gumball machine in the front! I'm including a copy of their latest menu since you can't find it online and the menus on Yelp are quite a few years old. This should help in case you want to call in your order.