El Borracho Pike Place Market

Vegan restaurant · Pike Place Market

El Borracho Pike Place Market

Vegan restaurant · Pike Place Market

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1521 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

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Plant-based Mexican with creative tacos, nachos & aguas frescas  

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1521 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Get directions

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1521 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Get directions

+1 206 538 0144
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"Located at the iconic Pike Place Market, a place practically synonymous with Seattle, El Borracho is ready to supply your takeout Taco Tuesday with a selection of to-go tacos, burritos, nachos, and more — including a range of vegan options. There are plenty of tacos to pick from, all served on handmade tortillas: barbacoa, potato and pepper, real or soy chorizo, and cochinita pibil. Add a bottle of Cazadores Reposado to your takeout order, and get ready to dig in." - Vox Creative

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Emma Warren

Google
This place is a gem, and I’m so glad it exists! The food was delicious and the staff was so nice!! After walking around the market all morning, this was the perfect place for lunch. My mom is lactose intolerant but not vegan, and she was so excited she could eat everything because there was no dairy. I am vegan and I enjoyed all the amazing menu options. I got two different tacos and my mom got the barbacoa bowl. We also got chips with salsa and guacamole. The salsa was SO FRESH and yummy. I would 100% come back.

Kathy Hester

Google
This place is amazing! Great service and yummy vegan food with gluten free options. The vegan salmon was like nothing I’ve ever had. You order drinks at the bar and food from the QR code on your table.

Nathan Hoelscher

Google
Great spot to get some good, guaranteed vegan food on the market! It was my first time having vegan salmon and I cannot believe how similar it tastes to the real thing. My head is still spinning from how good that rice bowl was. The chips are also homemade and delicious! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Ben A (Halfmexicanallfiesta)

Google
Pretty good margaritas! My partner and I had two doubles, and they cost $25 each, so we unfortunately couldn't get the food. You order drinks and food in designated spots, which can be a Hassel, sometimes buy otherwise a nice spot.

Freja Nelson

Google
Food was wonderful but servings were tiny. I took my parents and 3 kids so 6 people for lunch and even though we ordered no drinks it came out to over $200! Also it was all on paper plates and no server (order through an app) I felt like it was overpriced.

Nicole Ferguson

Google
Great Vegan Food Experience! Dairy & egg allergies make vegan dining the best/safest option and this restaurant did not disappoint; it was a quick tasty lunch. We LOVED the nachos and the location was perfect (right near Pike Place Market). We will definitely be back!

Dana Sullivan

Google
I came because I love vegan food and the menu sounded interesting, The atmosphere was kind of confusing to me as to what they’re going for. It looks like a dive bar but is totally mobile order and self serve except for alcohol which has to be ordered with the bartender. Drinks come in glasses, but food comes in paper bowls with plastic utensils. There are signs around explaining how it works, so this is not the confusing part, but the vibe is just not clear if you’re at a bar or if you’re getting fast food. I got the seitan chikin tinga bowl and an horchata. The bowl was okay but is definitely more of the quick service variety of food than something put together in a full service restaurant. The flavour was good, it’s just all kind of thrown together and the sauces got soupy at the bottom. I think it was missing the corn salsa promised on the menu. The horchata was really good though, up there with the best I’ve tried, and the presentation was actually really nice with the cinnamon rim on the glass. I wouldn’t come here for something impressive, but after adjusting my expectations, it seems like a decent option for a quick (and it was super quick, ready less than 5 minutes after I ordered) and different vegan meal. I think the overall experience would be improved if they had real plates and cutlery for dining in.

John Victor Calabig

Google
A vegan / vegetarian Mexican restaurant the food is good and relatively inexpensive considering the location it’s on. Not a big fan of the ordering system but the service was quick and efficient
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Jay H.

Yelp
I love vegan restaurants! This place can make a few changes in their recipes and improve I think. The price is definitely high for what you get, but still we liked our food! I wish they had the option for wet burritos and each of our burritos needed a little something. Their in house hot sauces are definitely important to add on to your food, without them I would have been a bit disappointed. Great starting points for wet burritos! The staff was cool and attentive, they also were playing their own music which I enjoyed. I hope they host live music! Their lower level would be perfect for a small show or even mosh pit! Hope the menu continues to expand in creativity and they offer some good food specials with lower prices. The salmon burrito definitely will improve with the new fish options available for vegans. It was our least favorite, but still ok. Our favorite was the horchata! Highly recommend!
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Maria C.

Yelp
DO NOT GET THE JACKFRUIT TACO I have been here twice, once on my own and once with my mother. I ordered the burrito with salmon (vegan/plant-based) which I really enjoyed. It definitely has a salmon taste (impressive!) which I can see off putting some vegans/vegetarians but that's what it is. Staff is always helpful but it is self service at a computer in the back. No comments on the bar, I didn't get anything from there. My mother ordered a jackfruit taco which had way too much cinnamon. It is by far the dominant flavor in this savory taco. If you love cinnamon go for it, however for most people I think it is way too much. Tortilla is also colder than the jackfruit which is odd. Overall, this place is hit or miss. But as a vegetarian I will be returning.
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Peter E.

Yelp
Nice surprise. We were looking for a place to have a quick beer and some vegan Mexican food. El Borracho came through on both. Ordering was a bit confusing until I figured out how to scan the QR and order through my phone. But the food and beer were good. I went for a bean and cheese burrito and my wife went for the nachos. We left happy and full for a very reasonable price -- especially for Pike Place.
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Ginger A.

Yelp
Nicely done El Borracho!! We had Coronas to start, an impossible burrito for my husband! He raved about the flavor, it was filling and the burrito did not fall apart! I had the jack fruit carnitas taco with yellow rice and black beans! Great combo, I think the beans needed a little salt but I would order it again! We sat outside, very relaxing! The waiters were on point and provided great service!
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Ananya M.

Yelp
good vegan breakfast and lunch options. got a basic bean and cheese burrito to go and it was so yum
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Crystal F.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite places to eat at Pike Place Market. My husband and I enjoyed a meal here on a Sunday night. As we walked in, we received a warm welcome from the bartender. We found a table for two in the corner. We ordered a black bean burrito bowl and Impossible burrito. Hot sauce is in the mini fridge and water can be found near the middle of the restaurant. My burrito bowl was a bit on the bland side but my husband liked the burrito. To be fair, I asked for a bowl of beans and salad because I was not hungry enough for the rice and cheese. Just a heads up, this place is more fast-casual than a sit-down restaurant. I ordered from the QR code on the table and we received our meal from the cook in the kitchen. Drinks came from the bartender. I see many people did not like the service but I actually prefer less interference with my dining experience, so, this set up suited me just fine. The bathroom was very clean. Parking was plentiful at the Pike Place Market this time of the day. I appreciate the hours they keep. The food is a bit pricey but it is downtown Seattle (and inflation is a thing) so I think that may have something to do with it.
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Marcus S.

Yelp
My friend had previously been here and considered a favorite. A "100% plant-based tacos and burritos" spot. Sorry to say, the name fits here, because I think I'd have to be a drunk to come back. Came in on a Saturday afternoon and it surprisingly wasn't very busy which was odd to me. To start they have the scan menu way of ordering which I've never been a fan of to be honest. With Covid I kind of understood but I think since that has died down for the most part, physical menus should be an option. It turns out you have to do everything through the scan - select your options pay, and everything. My phone doesn't work well with those scan things and the reception wasn't great for me or my friend either, so it just turned into a hassle. So, I finally order. I got the "impossible Burg'r taco crumbles" bowl it was alright, have had better plant-based bowls like this. Tried some of my friends Oshi Blackened Salmon. Not good at all. Chewy and slimy. Both of these bowls + chips with salsa was like $50. Unacceptable. I usually don't make direct comparisons in my reviews but Rojo's Mexican over on James st., maybe a 10-minute drive from here is más excellente compared to this place in price, presentation, taste just.... everything. Seriously it's not even a competition. Lastly the service. There were like two ladies whom I guess were employees they were hanging out behind the bar, sort of bussing tables. but like 3 tables still had things from previous customer or just hadn't been wiped off. It wasn't even that busy which as I mentioned above was surprising. Saturday afternoon. Pike Place. Not busy = red flag. Skip El Borracho.
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Allen W.

Yelp
I had the pleasure of checking out El Borracho yesterday and it was a phenomenal experience! Firstly let me say my server whose name escapes me was incredible. She went above and beyond to provide a pleasant experience for me. I shared with her that i was in town visiting for a couple of days and she provided me with a short list of recommendations for me to enjoy my experience. The food was amazing. If you're going solo. I would recommend sizing down your appetite. There's a lot to offer and I definitely had more food than i was able to eat. The food is really flavorful. The one thing I think that could take their food to the next level would be quesadillas. It's a tad bit pricey in my opinion. Parking lot directly across from the building.
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Keely N.

Yelp
First timer at El Borracho. I love how the entire menu was plant-based. We ordered the seitan burrito, nachos, and a horchata, and felt like there was lots of room for improvement here. The nachos were soggy while the olives had a strong canned taste. I thought that the service was good, and the staff were attentive and outgoing. The horchata was definitely thick from the rice milk.
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Steve A.

Yelp
Checked out this restaurant in Pike Place Market to get some Mexican drinks and food. El Borracho happens to be all plant based if you can believe it. It has the typical stuff like margaritas, burritos, tacos and whatever. Has okay prices for being in a touristy location. The stuff certainly isn't authentic, but that doesn't mean it's not good though. A lot of the classic favorites. It's about $7 for the Cheapo Margarita. This is made with Limazune tequila. Certainly one of the cheapest drinks. There's also plenty of affordable stuff to eat. It's $4 to get a side of black beans. Sides aren't included with burritos and tacos. Boo. It's about $6 to get a taco. Had to get a few because these are small. The best we had of these was the Jackfruit Carnitas Taco. It has that famously stringy fruit marinated in seasonings and made to taste like beef. This is a pretty good substitute. For sure we could come here again. It's located on the east side of the market close to the big sign. The whole menu is okay for vegans and vegetarians.
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Carlie R.

Yelp
It was an interesting experience, food being decent for vegan flavors, but service was mid to low end. We walked around and then decided to sit outside, where we then ordered out our OUTDOOR table via QR code. Some time later... a long time later, a server came out screaming in the general vicinity if "someone ordered from an inside table and moved outside this is yours". We didn't...so we continued to wait. Eventually we realized it was in fact our food and we took it from the waitress. She wasn't nice, at all. We ate. That is the review.
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Kristen N.

Yelp
I visited for lunch on a Sunday and was the only one in the restaurant for a while. The music and decor were eclectic, and the staff was very nice. I was underwhelmed by the food for the price, but appreciate an all-vegan restaurant in busy Pike Place!
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Manushi Manish S.

Yelp
Nah! It's a vegan restaurant, which is great, but the food was just okay. The biggest disappointment was that they got our order wrong--we asked for two hard-shell tacos, but they served soft-shell instead. Definitely not what we were expecting.
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Aaron M.

Yelp
While wandering around Seattle waiting for our flight post-cruise, we happened upon El Borracho. We were desperately looking for a place to sit and eat instead of finding grab and go. #TiredPeople The vibe of El Borracho is not your typical Mexican restaurant. There is rock music playing, and there is no mariachi band. Also, you have to scan at your table to order. Our introverted selves LOVED that! A further surprise? Salmon is the only meat on the menu. Everything else is plant based. We were a bit skeptical upon this discovery, but we are all 4 SO glad we stayed! I got the blackened salmon bowl, my partner got the jackfruit burrito, my daughter rice & bean burrito, and my son ordered the impossible bowl. They also have cocktails, but we didn't get those. We are sad we don't live in Seattle. We would be regulars. Highly recommend!
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Dana S.

Yelp
I came because I love vegan food and the menu sounded interesting, The atmosphere was kind of confusing to me as to what they're going for. It looks like a dive bar but is totally mobile order and self serve except for alcohol which has to be ordered with the bartender. Drinks come in glasses, but food comes in paper bowls with plastic utensils. There are signs around explaining how it works, so this is not the confusing part, but the vibe is just not clear if you're at a bar or if you're getting fast food. Anyway, I sat myself and ordered the seitan chikin tinga bowl and an horchata. The bowl was okay but is definitely more of the quick service variety of food than something put together in a full service restaurant. The flavour was good, it's just all kind of thrown together and the sauces got soupy at the bottom. I think it was missing the corn salsa promised on the menu. Satisfying portion but not excessive. The horchata was really good, up there with the best I've tried, and the presentation was actually really nice with the cinnamon rim on the glass. I wouldn't come here for something impressive, but after adjusting my expectations, it seems like a decent option for a quick (and it was super quick, ready less than 5 minutes after I ordered) meal, a vegan and more interesting alternative to other southwest fast food. I think the overall experience would be improved if they had real plates and cutlery for dining in.
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Bertilla M.

Yelp
What kinda of sorcery is practiced at El Borracho when they make their blackened salmon?! It was so legit that my vegetarian husband was turned off by it! I'm still an omnivore so I LOVED it. Yum yum. It was really well seasoned also, didn't need any of the awesome sauces available at the restaurant. After some light digging, I found that supplier to be Oshi seafood. Excellent work. Thank you!
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Jessie B.

Yelp
On our 7 day trip around the Seattle region this was our worst meal hands down. Overpriced, chips come in a bag, the food was bland. Plastic forks, paper plates with a fine china price tag. Much better vegan options out there
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Madisynn M.

Yelp
*vegan review* Really tasty Mexican food that also happens to be vegan! Hubby and I haven't been to El Borracho in years, and never to this awesome downtown Pike Place location, so it was a treat. I got a chicken tinga taco and a blackened salmon taco; if this wasn't a 100% vegan restaurant, I would have sent the salmon taco back to the kitchen for fear that they got my order wrong because it tasted SO MUCH LIKE REAL SALMON. I'm still shook about it. Hubby got the nachos which he was very happy with, bonus that it was a nice big portion. Horchata was super delicious too, one of the best vegan horchatas that I've had in Seattle (the cinnamon sugar rim was a great touch). You can bring anyone to El Borracho, vegan and non-vegan alike, and they'll be happy.
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monica s.

Yelp
Service was fine. Ambiance fine. The margaritas were good. The tacos were inedible. I'd been wanting to try this place since I'm staying across the street for a few days. Finally got down there tonight for a late dinner/snack to go so I got the tinga jackfruit taco and the al pastor taco, for $14.75 including tax, that's for 2 tacos. I get it, it's the most touristy part of town, but this place was also recommended by local friends so I thought it would be yummy. Plus, I'm always down for vegan mexican food so I kinda know what to expect in terms of texture and overall flavor. I'm not expecting delicious succulent pork flavor, but I've had tasty vegan tacos before. Unfortunately these were NOT tasty tacos. And I can forgive that there wasn't enough onion and cilantro, and that the flavors were strong but not in a good way. What I can't ignore is that the tortillas were cold and hard. The whole point of the taco is the tortillas and as you all can see from the photos these have NOT been heated at all. These are thick corn tortillas that at the very least should be steamed but from the cracks on the surface they were minimally, if at all, heated. It completely ruined the entire taco to have it break into pieces when tortillas are supposed to be soft and warm and pliable. Hard corn tortillas that have not been cooked long enough taste and feel disgusting. I was very disappointed with these tacos. Maybe they do other dishes better but tacos is definitely not their thing.
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Alexa D.

Yelp
This place used to be an old favorite of mine but it has truly lost its magic. We were greeted by the bartender, and upon telling him that we weren't going to order drinks (it was noon), he said something rude and walked away. There is NO service here, just a bartender and the bartender won't talk to you about the food. You order on your phone or an iPad, and the experience is clunky. There is nowhere to specify dietary restrictions and the way they label them on the menu is super confusing. I had a hard time figuring out which vegan meats were gluten free, so I just had to go for the nachos with no meat to be safe. It also automatically adds a tip, which seems silly since there are no servers. My food was brought to my table by someone in the kitchen who walked away while I was in the middle of asking about the allergens. So yeah, no service at all. I've gotten these nachos tons of times in the past but they have gotten lackluster. Not a lot of flavor, and they were served in to go containers that dissolved within about 5 minutes of being placed on the table. This place really just needs waitstaff, dishes, and a few great sauces, which I feel like almost every restaurant should be required to have. It was kind of a shocking experience and I definitely won't dine in here again, it seems to be made for takeout only, even though it has a great location and plenty of tables that are ripe for people watching.
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Reshonda S.

Yelp
I visited El Borracho for a few drinks at the bar, and they did not disappoint. They were very reasonably priced and had most of anything I wanted to order. However, it was the infused tequila that was a great surprise! Very delicious and a great balance, even for a non-tequila person like myself. Believe me, you don't need many. The bartender was quick with service; and the restaurant provides a nice, chill, and authentic vibe to relax with friends or solo.
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Diana C.

Yelp
They had a wide variety of taco and other options and were fairly creative in their menu which was nice. My partner and I are not vegan, but both felt the food was very good. I am a vegetarian/pescatarian, so this was fun for me to be able to order anything. The horchata stood out as being excellent and hard to tell it was even vegan. The tacos might have been a tiny bit dry but they were well seasoned and cooked properly. We enjoyed everything we had and I would definitely come again. You order at the little kiosk in the corner unless you're ordering alcohol, which you have to do at the bar. They bring it out to your table (you enter table number when you start the order in the kiosk). It was a mix of rowdier groups on a Saturday around 6pm in December. The bartenders were very helpful though when we didn't get our queso for quite a while and gave us a free margarita to make up for the long wait. They only have one bathroom so if you're going after market close, be prepared to wait for restrooms or go before you come. Oddly it was constantly full and for long periods of time, which is not really much the restaurant can do, but it was kinda weird that there were 20-30 minute stretches of no one could use the bathroom while we were there for about an hour and a half. We would come back though!

Maddy V.

Yelp
This place has really gone downhill in the last few years. It used to be a fun little dive with great vegan tacos. But now the food and service appear to be equally terrible. Beans tasted like they came straight from a can, tacos filled with mushy potatoes. Any taco truck would do better.

Won A.

Yelp
Awful quality of food. Beans were completely devoid of any flavor, not even salt. Blackened "fish" tacos were stale and inedible. Chips so greasy the paper bag they were served in rapidly disintegrated. Dystopian order system through a tablet which somehow still resulted in incorrect items in our to-go order. Confusing layout which excludes kids from patio seating. This is basically a bar with low-quality cafeteria food which happens to be vegan. We will not be back, as Veggie Grill is only a few blocks away.

Nadia T.

Yelp
Also new guy we met Sunday night was great and welcoming as well ! Ended our trip how we started ! Thank u Kelsey and new guy I forgot his name but both were so amazing definitely coming back when i visit Seattle again
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Lily D.

Yelp
Never thought I'd find a vegan Mexican place in Seattle! This restaurant is hidden in Pike Place. The tacos are more on the expensive side at $6-7 per taco, so you would get more value at the bowl or burrito. The seitan one had a good flavoring, texture wise it was softer than I expected. The soyrizo potato one was more just like a bean mushy mix, wouldn't get again. The shrimp was was good!
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Irene L.

Yelp
Couple blocks away from Pikes Place so very walkable if you're looking for a quick bite. Pretty much self service, you seat yourself and scan the QR code at the table, place your order & pay thru mobile. When your order is ready, it will get delivered to your table. We ordered: - vegan queso: 4/5 - the more I dipped, the more I became a fan of it, unique because there's a light hint of coconut taste to it - guac: 5/5 - extra chunky and fresh - tacos: 4/5 - definitely can tell that it's not the real deal but it tasted darn close to meat, not as flavorful as I expected but adding in some of the queso and guac def helps There are self serve water stations indoors and outdoors. I wouldn't have known about this place if it wasn't for my coworker who is vegan. Seems like this is a 21+ restaurant as it's also a bar so you do get carded regardless if you decide to sit outdoors or not.
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Zach B.

Yelp
Food here is good, we had the nachos and the burritos and were pleased with both. Their tequila selection is perfect, they have a little bit of everything that is overly popular. Their menu is all digital and you order the food and non alcoholic beverages online and they bring it to the table based on the QR code. The ambiance is nice, it's a small little restaurant, perfectly leveled music to keep the background warm but keep the conversation a bit more intimate. Kristoffer the bartender is absolutely wonderful. Such a pleasant person and he has good recommendations as far as the tequila offerings.
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Linda Z.

Yelp
As someone that is a flexatarian for the most part. (eat vegan Mon- Fri & meat on the weekends) I'm very familiar with vegan proteins, flavors, and protein texture. I had 3 tacos: Jackfruit, tofu, & seitan. Tofu was my favorite, it had a nice thinly pineapple at the too which complimented the kick of heat from the tofu. Jackfruit were ok. Not sure what it was but the jackfruit texture tasted more like a bean dip taste & had a bitter aftertaste. The after taste u get after not toasting spices or biting a seed that's bitter if that makes sense. Overall texture of the jackfruit could be improved for more of the imitation meat taste. The seitan was a bit dry and bland in flavor. I was hoping to get something a but more "meaty" tasting considering seitan is my go to protein source at home.
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Mecca B.

Yelp
Vegan! Vegan! Vegan! Mexican food + vegan food + full bar + Goodvibes + inside and outside dining! Purchased the Al pastor sweet and spicy bowl - yummy yummy yummy! The vibes are so positive and fun. Happy hour prices made me happy too. Come by for a quick drink and some food and head out for some shopping.
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Annie N.

Yelp
Super good 100% plant based spot. We tried 4 different tacos - Al pastor, potato, jackfruit, and barbacoa. My favorites were the barbacoa taco and the potato taco. The chips and guacamole were really good and we ordered drinks at the bar-- a tequila drink, a shot of siete leguas blanco, and a whiskey sour. They had sauces and limes available in a small fridge to keep them chilled that's self-serve and the water was also self serve. The orange sauce was pretty spicy and my favorite out of all the sauces I tried on the tacos. I highly recommend for those looking for vegetarian & vegan options.

Christopher N.

Yelp
Quality Check. The Diet Pepsi did not taste like any soda at all. It was crisp, it was colored correctly, however the taste can be described as sparkling water where you can either imagine Diet Coke or Pepsi, and eventually it will still taste like sparkling water.
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Mara V.

Yelp
visiting the area before a cruise and was just walking around to find something for dinner and happened upon this place. the people were nice and the service was fast. food was super good and i like how they had plant based so being vegetarian i could find something eat
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Tyler M.

Yelp
Literally some of the best vegan Mexican I've had. Like Chipotle but better. And they made the margs nice and strong definitely coming back next time I'm in town!
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Allie S.

Yelp
My husband and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this all vegan restaurant in Seattle and couldn't have been happier. We started out sharing the chips and salsa (and multiple other salsas they had available to try at the restaurant), which you can *almost* never go wrong with. The husband had a seitan burrito while I had the jackfruit burrito bowl, both of which we thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the rice and beans in the bowl so much we got sides of each, and the queso as takeout on another night of our trip. Highly recommend for vegans and omnivores alike.
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Liz S.

Yelp
"Wait this place is vegan? Should we leave?" I will admit that was 100% my reaction upon first finding out that unique fact of El Borracho. I was worried it wouldn't satisfy that craving for Mexican that I had. Well I was so, so wrong, and I'm glad we stayed! If you sit at the bar it's full service, or order from any table via the QR code. You can get almost anything they have in a taco, burrito, or a bowl. While you won't find dishes like enchiladas on their menu, what they do have is just as delicious. The salsa and guacamole were so yummy and generously sized, my burrito tasted amazing and was very filling, and the potato taco we got had a serious kick! Definitely recommend the El Cheapo margarita too! Friendly service, even while they were overrun by the Santa pub crawl!
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My Dao N.

Yelp
10/9/2021 Recommend? Yes. I love that it's a stand alone yet very close to Pike Place so very easy to do your touristy things and then have a nice sit down meal without having to look for seating. I ordered 3 tacos and the horchata. The tacos were jackfruit cochinitas, seitan barbacoa, and tajin shrymp. My favorite was definitely the tajin shrymp. Very well seasoned and the texture was on point. I personally think it's better seasoned than the regular shrimp tacos I've had in the past. It would really take it to the next level if they put a little bit of char on it. I didn't like the horchata here very much because it's not as thick and creamy as I personally like. A bit more watery, but it was definitely loaded with cinnamon. If you've never had horchata before, it tastes similar to cinnamon toast crunch cereal milk after you've eaten the cereal but better.
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Connor L.

Yelp
Restaurant was super hot. The salsa tasted like it was from a can (but honestly can would have been better) and the tacos came with barely any meat. Sorely disappointed.

Ray R.

Yelp
If you're in the area and vegan, you have to go there. If you're not vegan, go anyway! The food was excellent -- and for a lot of the entrees, you can't tell that they're not using meat, if that's a concern to you. Service was excellent for what it is --- scan a QR code, order on your phone, and they bring your meal to you. They were quick, and the food was tasty and healthy. We sat outside and watched the people go by. It's not fancy inside our outside, but was comfortable enough, and the bar inside looks like it'd be a good place to get a beer with your taco or burrito.
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Elyse M.

Yelp
I used to go here all the time for happy hour back in the day. Now it's all vegan and the options are still good. I really enjoyed the horchata. The burrito was delicious as well. The staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return!

Lynn G.

Yelp
Absolutely delish!! Jackfruit taco, black beans and rice. Fresh and fantastic. I will definitely come here again if I'm in the area!!
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Sarah E.

Yelp
The guacamole is absolutely fantastic! That said, we were disappointed in the potato tacos and chick-un burrito. They were pretty bland and tasteless. The jalapeño margarita was ok but nothing special. Unfortunately kids can't sit in the outside dining area and the order by phone for food and order drinks inside in person was weird. I get the Covid era precautions but it should all be one way or another. I hope things smooth out as they reopen.
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Rachelle R.

Yelp
Holy heck- you need to go here if you're vegan. It is the BEST vegan Mexican I have ever had. The shorty burrito is so amazing I could have eaten 10. When you get in you scan a QR code on the table to order and they bring everything to you. It's so easy and so fast and sooooo good. They even have a whole fridge dedicated to different sauces and you can pick whatever you want. I will go there every time I am in Seattle. I will never forget how good this is. Also the price is cheap and very fair which I love when traveling. I seriously cannot say anything bad I love love love this place.
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Jessica C.

Yelp
Stopped by here as a tour and was super surprised to hear it's completely vegan! Never would have thought but didn't seem to miss anything. The Vegan cheese was interesting. Nice flavor kick at the end. Guac is super fresh. House salsa is spicy and delicious and they use Juanita chips! Which are the best. The drinks were good. The Hibiscus margarita was great with hint of cinnamon but unsure if you need the full rim. The Spicy jalapeño marg was actually really sweet with a nice heat kick. I actually liked it more.
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Bansari S.

Yelp
If you are vegetation/ vegan and like Mexican food... this is the place to be! Came here for a first date pre- COVID, and now this past weekend! Great service, always interesting food options. We ordered 3 different types of margs and a bunch of different types of tacos.
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Kam G.

Yelp
Food was amazing. Service was odd. Could have been a sign at the entrance saying "seat yourself and scan code to order." At the table the QR code could have said alcoholic drinks order at the bar all others order from the QR code. Instead it was sitting down to look at the menu with the QR code and then someone approached us and said what was up. Sad part is my wife didn't get her soda until half the meal was over. Couldn't find the guy that was running around. Place feels like two separate businesses attempting to run as one. The bar that WAY OVERPRICED for drinks that are not even close to strong. I watch him make my margarita and I would swear the tequila was watered down. He put a ton of tequila in my drink but it wasn't strong at all. I had a double as well and drank it on an empty stomach while waiting for food and got a buzz as if I drank one beer on an empty stomach. Not sure what's up with that. Drink was decent. Restaurant has a bee problem. Be careful sitting close to windows. We almost sat at a table that had 8 needs flying by the window. Food 4/5 stars Could have been a bit more flavorful. Chips and guac side gave you a ton of guac that was decent couldn't really tell if it was fresh made or prepackaged. Salsa was amazing. Burrito was pretty good. Service 3/5 stars Very confusing set up and seemed confusing. Drinks 2/5 stars Alcohol is weak and very high priced. I would probably go back to see if I caught them on an off day.
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J B.

Yelp
Great place to grab a bite and drink. Came for lunch during the work week and the place wasn't busy. People working were really nice and had water sent to our table as soon as we sat down. Ordered food through my phone and the food came out within 10 minutes! The Al Pastor bowl was delicious, great balance of sweet and spicy. They appear to have a full bar and are LGBTQ friendly, with a rainbow flag hung inside. Indoor and outdoor seating available. No visible heaters outside. There was plenty of seating and a few bar stools. If you're looking for a casual place to eat, definitely check it out.
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Pratima M.

Yelp
A fire spot for plant-based Mexican eats right next to Pike Place Market -- it was super easy to grab a table for a late Saturday lunch. The staff were really sweet and the food was really tasty! You order on the website and the food came out pretty quickly, and you can get drinks at the bar. I got 3 tacos and the potato was my favorite of the bunch -- special nod to the jackfruit and al pastor taco ones! All of them were SO flavorful and the portions were super filling too. Overall -- good vibes, great food, would totally come back!
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Elizabeth H.

Yelp
Amazing! Best vegan queso! Easy to figure out how to order with directions on the table. Table service was quick once we ordered! We were there with kids and they were able to stand without getting in the way.