COA mexican eatery

Me and my fiance went there one Friday December 5th for a dinner date (I wanted to take her to my favorite Mexican restaurant) and we were not disappointed. We were greeted with a friendly smile, and Eleni, our waitress was really sweet and helpful, and. Definitely deserves a raise. The food was excellent, and even better than it was when I went in March of this year which was already the best damn food on this planet so it was astronomically better than a 10/10 and I will definitely be eating there again. Please don't forget to order the sopapillas for dessert 😁 P. S. Forgot to take a. PIC of the sopapillas but you will not be disappointed.

Had a great dinner here tonight. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. *tips hat to chef. Would recommend if you're anywhere within 80 miles to drop in. Follow us for more reviews and fun! Facebook/Quartertanknation

If a non-Mexican thinks Mexican food isn’t good, it’s probably because they haven’t tried authentic Mexican cuisine. The rice was delicious, and I never imagined beans could taste so good. The portions were very generous, and the service was excellent. The server frequently came by to ask if we wanted more complimentary chips, and as I’m writing this review, I’m already missing the food. They also kept checking if we were enjoying the dishes and if we needed anything else. Every cocktail looked amazing, but since I was dining with kids, unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to try them. I tried Mole sauce for the first time—it had such rich layers of flavor, from the first bite to the lingering aftertaste. Definitely worth trying!

We had a fantastic experience here! The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented — every dish exceeded our expectations. What really made the evening special, though, was our server, Adriana. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional throughout the entire meal. She made sure everything was perfect without ever being intrusive and offered great recommendations as well. Her friendly attitude and genuine care really elevated our visit. Highly recommend this place — and if you can, ask for Adriana, she’s wonderful!

A perfect little spot for delicious Mexican food! We stopped by after a walk with Diego and instantly loved the cozy, colorful vibe — it smelled like spices, grilled tortillas, and good decisions. We started with crispy tortilla chips and fresh guacamole — smooth, zesty, and just right. Honestly, I could’ve eaten a whole bowl of that guac by myself. I ordered enchiladas and they were packed with flavor — warm, comforting, perfectly sauced, and nicely portioned. To top it off, I had a glass of sangria — fruity, refreshing, and perfect for a summer afternoon. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and super tasty food. 📍If you’re in Burlington and craving Mexican — COA is totally worth a stop. ⭐ 10/10 – would definitely come back (especially for the guac and sangria combo!).

This place is such a gem! Perfect spot for dinner. I recommend the chili relleno.

Esteban was our waiter. The food was spectacular. The cocktail was awesome. The atmosphere was wonderful. Best Carne Asada I’ve ever had! Been searching for a great Mexican restaurant and I found it!

I found the food and drinks to be amazing. Very authentic nice portions and great service. Will definitely be back. It is also a chain of restaurants I will have to check them out as well!

Stopped at COA Mexican Eatery on our way back from Canada -- and it was such a win. The sangria was refreshing and perfectly balanced. We tried the burritos and enchiladas -- both packed with flavor, and their vegetarian options really impressed. The spicy salsas brought the heat just right, but the real standout was the mole sauce. Rich, complex, and absolutely to die for. If you're into bold flavors and great veg-friendly Mexican food, COA is definitely worth a stop.

Stopped here for dinner after a day hiking in the Cascades -- an excellent choice. COA won "best Mexican restaurant in Skagit's best contest" in October 2022. COA is well-decorated with a fun vibe -- not cheap Mexican -- and is family-friendly. Attentive table service and elevated Mexican cuisine are made with fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. The large menu and diverse drink selection impress, and the restaurant's name honors the "coa," the tool used to harvest agave for tequila. Complimentary chips and salsa (5/5) were fresh and flavorful. I ordered the chicken tinga ENCHILADAS made with corn tortillas, topped with greens and pickled onions, served with rice and beans -- both poblano crema and mole sauces were excellent (5/5). My son enjoyed the CARNE ASADA (4/5), while my husband found the carne STREET BURRITO tasty but the meat a bit tough (3/5). Our server, Zitlali, was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and efficient. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I've been driving by this place for years. I finally went in upon the recommendation of my neighbor. I am thrilled that we did. The menu was extensive with dishes one doesn't normally find at Mexican restaurants. The food, I had fish tacos, was delicious. This is not the style of Mexican food that seems to be normal in the US. This is more like the style of food that I am used to having in Mexico. We had a great waitress, good drinks, great food. The room we were in was a little loud, but there seems to be a quieter room as well as outdoor seating.

We have been to the COA restaurant in La Conner many times, but this was first experience at Mt. Vernon location. Large space with plenty of seating and nice that you're not eating on top of other patrons. Food is fantastic and has an authentic Jalisco flavor. Love that complementary chips are hand made on site using fresh tortillas. Salsa is also house made, not bought in gallon jugs! Service was quick and courteous. Prices are budget friendly considering the portions and quality. Parking area is small out front, but plenty of space on side or rear of building.

This is my favorite Mexican eatery in the Mount Vernon area. They have top-notch food and service, a very comfortable atmosphere, and they offer tequila pairings with many of their dishes. Their tequila collection is extensive, and if you're a newbie to this particular libation, this is a great place to come and get some advice to try some things to see what you like. They also offer great cocktail drinks featuring tequila and Mezcal among others. Any chance I get to eat here I'm going to take the short detour off of I five so I can have some top-notch food.

We went to this place for my promotional celebration. I love the way that they have very authentic Mexican food, not just your run of the mill options. The servers were fantastic, the bartender even brought us our drinks and asked us how our night was going. It was a pretty busy night, but I didn't feel like the staff was rushing around at all, just a very chill place to go to if you can't get in!

Love COA! Delicious fresh tortilla chips and salsa. The guacamole was great. We ordered the chimichanga and 3 enchiladas with green sauce. I recommend both. Service was great. They checked on us often. Ambiance perfect. Loved the drink glaseses

The Mocajete is fabulous, comes sizzling in a large black cauldron pot and smoking, so appetizing. What a fun item and tasty too! Food came out so fast House margarita is great. $10. Came with a dehydrated citrus which was so good, crispy and sweet. Just perfect

It's been a hot minute since I visited COA. In fact, the last time I was there they were still in their old location up on the hill. They're now closer to town, on Riverside near College Way. The restaurant is larger, and the decor is on point. Walking inside to enjoy some lunch on a lazy weekend, my daughter and I loved their festive decor and light, bright atmosphere. We were seated quickly, and our server arrived to bring us some drinks. I ordered a negra modelo because, well, Saturday. Everything on the menu sounded good, but the molcajete was calling our name. At $39 for two people, it even felt like a good deal (though maybe a bit extravagant for lunch). It soon arrived in the signature "volcanic rock" bowl that this dish is known for. The contents, a rich stew made of different kinds of meat, was still bubbling it was so hot. The top was adorned with strips of grilled cactus and some seriously jumbo shrimp. It also came with fresh tortillas and a plate of beans, rice, and all the fixins. This was so delicious! My only regret was there was no possible way we could finish it. Luckily, they had takeout containers at the ready, so it made a good breakfast the next day. This would definitely feed at least 3 people. Maybe even 4! I'm glad COA is back on my radar, and I look forward to returning soon.

The three of us came to COA for lunch after a long time. The interior of the restaurant felt better than before. Our server is a good service. We ordered Chile Relleno, Los Tacos and Three Cheese Quesadilla. After that, they brought me warm chips and salsa. This was so delicious and I couldn't stop eating it. I tasted three dishes. The most delicious one was Chile Relleno, the second was three cheeses Quesadilla and the third was Los Tacos. I just realized that if you look at the menu, Chile Relleno is Mount Vernon Farmers Market Winner 2014. There was also a group of children celebrating their birthday in the restaurant, which seemed to be fun. When you are near here, stop by here and try some delicious Mexican food.

Oh, the mole! Soooo good! Layers of flavors spicy and a little sweet. Tastes like someone's grandmother made it. Wow. The fish tacos were also great. Not fried, you could really taste and enjoy the fish. Not your ordinary beans, white beans, tasted cooked from dried. This place is the real deal. Wish we had a Mexican place this goid in Bellevue!

A very clean environment. The service is incredibly well versed and organized. The food though, was not up to my expectations, the chips were stale and hard. I ordered carne asada and the meat was not as tasteful as the other places I've been to in this town.

The restaurant has nice decor but the flavors were too experimental. My burrito had two kinds of sauce on it. It also had pimento cheese which I thought was out of place. The fish tacos were bland. The enchiladas were served in a bowl with the beans and rice on a separate plate so you can't mix your food together for the perfect bite. Also the bowl made it difficult to cut the enchiladas with your fork.

Very cute and open restaurant with big and yummy portions! Ordered the chicken chimichanga and the fish tacos and both were very large portions. the rice and beans were AMAZING here and highly recommend getting any dish with these as a side. The fish tacos were build your own which was nice, chicken chimichanga was FULL of chicken! The service was super friendly and everyone gets a free order of chips and salsa!

I will definitely be back to COA after my first lunch there. Everything about the service experience was perfect. I was seated immediately, ordered quickly, the food came out fast too! My server was very friendly. I have to admit I was spoiled by my Mexican restaurant in north Seattle. I had the Chile Relleno and it was good. It's just not quite what the other one is. But I do want to come back and try the burritos. And one day I will cajole someone into joining me and splitting the Molcajete!

Stopped here on our way back down from the cascades. Great Mexican spot with many options. Free chips/salsa which is a plus, and the salsa had great flavor. Esquite appetizer was delicious as well. Wife ordered the enchiladas which she liked. I had the chile relleno and while the flavor was good, it wasn't hot when it came to the table. Mojito Mexicano was refreshing. All in all a decent spot.

Mind Blowing! Excellent food, excellent service, and extremely knowledgeable of gluten allergies and sensitivities. I ordered 3 Enchiladas with a side of rice and beans. This dish was beyond words DELICIOUS. I have never tasted such delicious rice and beans! I ordered an extra side to go! The iced tea was even delicious! I look forward to my next visit!!!

We stop at this place after our visit to Deseption Pass. The food was delicious. I ordered 3 enchiladas y the poblano sauce was very good cooked and made with real ponlanos. I'm planning to be back because it was very worthed place.

Went here around 12pm with my sisters yesterday, and we were able to sit right away. Chips and salsa came out first as an appetizer which was complimentary. We asked for only guacamole before we order, but they gave us guacamole and the chips, which we didn't expect it. We ordered enchiladas, molcajete, mango margaritas, and House margaritas. Everything was so good. The portion for both dishes were generous, and they were well seasoned. Both the Enchiladas and molcajete were served with rice and pinto beans. The corn tortillas were soft which I loved when I took bites. The molcajete had lots of meat in it. There were chicken, beef, and shrimp. The sauce with mozzarella cheese made it taste perfect. Plus, this dish with tortillas was amazing. As the menu states it serves 2 people, the portion for the molcajete was a lot. For the margaritas, both were so good and the sizes were quite large. I don't know why, but the mango margaritas tasted more like pineapple than mango. But I really loved it though since I love pineapple as well. For the house margaritas, I could taste the alcohol more than in mango margaritas. It was also sweet so I loved it as well. The ambiance was so cute and pretty. The service was okay:)

This place was incredible and I'd already like to go back to try their drinks and all the other delicious items I've seen online! The ambiance was nice and lively and they even had beautiful tulips for center pieces. I had the slow roasted chimichanga and it has this amazing poblano cream sauce which was so flavorful! I took my man's because he said it was too spicy :) I thought it was perfection with the amount of cream and spice! The pork was fantastic and I enjoyed the beans and rice as well. My boyfriend ordered the carne asada burrito which was huge! His mama ordered tacos and everything was amazing. Don't get me started on the chips and salsa because we threw down on a few servings. The salsa was so flavorful and chunky and delicious. The chips were warm and fresh and I even dipped them in the poblano cream sauce. Amazing!

Outstanding ambiance and food. Service is slow but builds the suspense. Big portions and prices not too expensive.

The vegan(ized) burrito was good but I wish the filling had vegetables instead of just beans. Also the mole sauce was too sweet. Eventhough they said they can veganize almost any dish on the menu, there wasn't any dish with vegetables in it. My partner loved his chicken enchilada with creamy poblano sauce.

Delicious Mexican food on the not so heavy/lighter side. Always popular, very quick service. Great place to celebrate birthdays

Excellent lunchtime food & service! Chips & salsa were very tasty, as was the pork chimichanga. Recommended.

My girlfriend and I met at COA for lunch. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Outdoor covered seating with propane heaters is available. COA offers lounge seating with a full bar. Large parties can easily be accommodated in the lounge by putting tables together. The food menu is entertaining with all the local businesses. Menu is much more limited than other Mexican restaurants. The first round of chips and salsa is complimentary. Additional rounds cost $5.40. We sipped on a bottle of Negra Modelo for $6 while deciding on our lunch choice. My friend chose the Taquitos Fritos for $13.50: crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, rolled and fried. Served over greens. Topped with poblano crema, mango Pico de gallo and guacamole. I chose the Nachos for $14.50: crispy corn tortillas topped with beans, melted cheese, jalapeños, Pico mango, sour cream, queso fresco and guacamole. Serving size is generous; however, the nachos became too soggy for my taste. Service was friendly. Overall, COA offers a much more limited menu with steeper prices than other Mexican restaurants. I was not overly impressed on my first visit.

Amazing mexican food, especially the carne asada plate and enchiladas with green poblano crema sauce and mole sauce. Try the Molcajete for 2 people, which is excellent. This time i got two crispy tacos w carne asada, rice & beans and it was very good. House made chips and salsa are addictive too.

Extremely expensive for a Mexican restaurant. Food not that impressive. And I say this from a pov of someone who eats at the Keg and whiskey prime weekly.

we tried the Burrito Loco and El Conquistador! portions are huge here, food is amazing, and service was great. they greet you with chips & salsa. I recommend going after you visit the tulip fields. btw theres parking behind the building.

This restaurant was beautiful. The servers were attentive and always making sure everything was going fine and tasting good. The food was AMAZING, I definitely recommend the enchiladas with the green sauce, it was creamy and delicious. This place is a good find! In the middle of mount Vernon this was definitely one of the best Mexican food I've had in the greater Seattle area!! 10/10

The whole experience. Great food. Excellent service. It's always good here. Can get crowded around lunch time but it's okay. They are still prompt with the service. This time I had the Chimichanga with shredded beef. It was very good.

Very busy on Sunday morning. The place smelled amazing. I got the enchilada with green sauce. The green sauce is to die for! Would recommend getting the tres enchiladas for just a couple of dollars more, the enchilada was smaller than I expected.

Good meal for $27. Guac and chips is totally worth it. Incredible Guac that was smooth and well blended. Beautiful display. I got the burrito Chiquito which was massive. For $16 you get a big burrito that is well sauced. The pork inside is good. A little dry but very tasty. The horchata was good. Nothing insane but very refreshing and cold. Service was speedy. They ask you about pico de gallo and Guac right when you sit down and I didn't know they weren't free, especially the pico--which was incredibly bland. No salt. Not flavorful at all.

One of the better perhaps best Mexican restaurants in the Mount Vernon and Burlington area. It's pretty popular, but the service is fast and the food is delicious, chips and salsa is good and the nachos are great.

On our way to tulip town, it is a decent place for good food. It is definitely not authentic Mexican. We ordered the guacamole and chips. It was really tasty. Coming to the main course, we ordered a street burrito and chimichanga. Every item on the menu can be adjusted to a vegetarian version. Finally, ended the lunch with churros and might I say it was really yum. All I wish they would have added the same zing to the entrees. The interiors were clean and service was prompt.

We may never be in Mt. Vernon, Washington again, but if we were we would most certainly come back to COA Mexican Eatery and Tequileria. It was absolutely delicious. Our party of 7 enjoyed the chips and salsa (heavenly...like a salty molé sauce), guacamole, cheese quesadilla, crispy tacos, chili relleno, street burrito, chimichanga, and burrito chicquito. Everyone's food was spectacular. The portions were huge. Most of us did not finish our plates! Everything was very fresh and well-seasoned...even the beans were something special. The service was also stellar. Highly recommend!

The prettiest and most flavorful Mexican food ever. So good. Great service and very careful if you have food allergies.

Tasty Margarita Menu - Interesting Charges - Quick Service Came with a group of five for dinner, we were in and out in less than an hour! Our food came fast, we loved our margaritas, and fajitas made for two meals. Restaurant was clean, hostesses seated us quickly, and waitresses were personable and friendly. We appreciated their recommendations! My only complaint is their choice in charges. They provide the first chips and salsa for free, after you are charged for each side of salsa and each cup of chips provided. Small cups of sour cream and salsa on the side are charged as well. Prices on the menu are a little misleading, if you dish says "with your choice of meat", depending on the selection, each type has a charge to add.

Delicious. Atmosphere can be a bit loud at times. Not overly expensive. Great service. Nice tequilla selection.

Only been a couple of times but Great food, comfortable dining, attentive staff. We will be back.

We stopped by to try COA for lunch because we were craving Mexican food and were in the area. Nothing but amazing things to say about this place! The free chips and salsa were delicious. The salsa was perfectly seasoned and the chips were warm, fresh, and crispy. We also ordered the guacamole and it was wonderful as well. For our main dishes, we ordered a carne asada burrito chiquito and the carne asada y camarones. Absolutely amazing food! My burrito was tasty, I do wish that I got all of the different sauces on the side because it was difficult to eat since it was a wet burrito. My boyfriend ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp for his dish and we both loved it. So so good! I also ordered a mango margarita and it was a 10/10. The service was amazing as well which made our experience even better! Our server and the food runners/bussers consistently came by to check on us, refill our waters, take plates away, etc and were so sweet. I love the ambiance here. It's such a cute and fun spot! Will definitely be back here the next time I'm in the area - highly recommend this place!!

The staff was very friendly and politely genuine the drink I had was amazing the mole enchiladas were so flavorful and tasty the mole was a perfect consistency and Jada little spicyness and another thing that pleased me was you get to pick 3 different enchiladas most restaurants you have to choose all the same this was great because it was my first time here and couldn't decide I got chicken beef pork all were delicious the rice and beans were delicious all the food was hot chips and salsa great as well will definitely return and recommend this restaurant it's absolutely delicious and has authentic flavor

The food was too pretentious to be authentic, and way overpriced for what you got. Parking is very hard to come by and there was not handicap parking available so we had to walk a few blocks in the rain. (I'm handicapped and my mom is 81 so the walk was a big deal.)

We tried the vegetarian enchiladas, chimichangas, and taquitos, and everything was packed with flavor. Definitely a great choice for vegetarians--highly recommend!

Great food and service. Not a food chain. The reason why it has so many good reviews is because it is really good

We took a day trip to Mnt. Vernon just to give this place a try after a friend recommended it. Service was wonderful from the moment we arrived all the way through the meal. They bring 1 round of courtesy chips and salsa and we ordered the guacamole as well. For our entrees we ordered the chili relleno, and the skirt skate fajitas. Their steak is very well made and my wife loved the chili relleno. The dining room was very clean and offered plenty of space between tables which was great for retaining some semblance of privacy.

Amazing food and fantastic service! This restaurant is very clean, well decorated and very welcoming! Perfect for a date night or night with the family. Everything on the menu looked amazing! We had the chimichanga which was amazing and the fried ice cream at the end was epic!

We LOVE this place. Food is fresh and portions are HUGE. Our friends recommended the molejete and it did NOT disappoint. I've been dreaming of it since we ordered it. I easily split it with my husband with plenty of leftovers - my friend orders the molejete and she claims it feeds her family with a little supplementation - I do not doubt that. The flavor was so spot on and delicious - I looked up recipes thinking this was a standard Mexican dish - but COA does something special. Steak, prawns, chicken in a savory marinade / stew / sauce. We got without the cheese because one of us in lactose intolerant like that - but still super rich. We also got fish tacos - which appeared to include a whole cod! Tacos were delicious. We also got a burrito - it was great too! We all enjoyed the free chips and salsa - what a novelty. Wish this place was closer. 10/10 recommend.

Food is excellent as always but a bit pricey. Highly recommended the carne asada loco burrito. It is very large and great for splitting if you want to share that is. The burrito is covered with beautifully done mole and poblano sauces. Yum! Checkout was speedy even though they seemed busy and the place was clean.

Over priced sub-par food, dishonest upsale tactics, and terrible atmosphere. It was so loud it was nearly impossible to hold a conversation. I've eaten at Coa twice, I won't go back.