El Sirenito

One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. I love the atmosphere and another great location for Baja Mexican/seafood. It's fun to share appetizers and the drinks are super satisfying. Every time I go people have kids, so I would say it can be kid friendly, but had a 21+ vibe in my opinion. Every time I go I feel like I'm on vacation or in a different place than Seattle for a few hours. I can't wait to try it's sister restart next door, La Fonda Catrina.

Stopped in early on a Saturday for light eats and a drink. Really nice server. Charming ambiance, indoor and outdoor seating, flowers on table, nice lighting. I imagine as the space fills it becomes loud as tables are seated in close proximity. House cab was good, as were chips salsa and guacamole. One order is for two people not four. I had a tuna dish, which was very tough tuna, not delicate at all sadly. Would not order again. The ceviche was good, steak asada good, and a shrimp cocktail good, nothing great or make you want to go back to eat. I would stop in for a drink chips and salsa and try a fish taco next time or quesadillas because you cant get that wrong. Staff were really nice, and service was really good which made the charming ambiance even more enjoyable. Food was ok, basic, fine. If im in the area and want some chips and a glass of wine easy enough to stop in.

Wow! Have wanted to try this place for awhile - have been to it's sister restaurant, fonda lc, many times. El sirenito did not disappoint - food was delicious, drinks were on point and service was excellent. Had the comalito and fish and shrimp tacos and Palomas to drink 😋 Loved sitting on their patio.

I loved the food! The guava margarita was delicious and the same with the food, we ordered the aguachile, ceviche and the meat with shrimps and cheese 🤤

Very clean and easy. Have been in a handful of times and finally after a wonderful night with Sarah had a reason to write home about it. Our server was graceful and funny, and the service from bar to kitchen was stellar! Definitely get the tuna tostada and the fresh made al pastor! Weird old guy sitting at the bar made me a little uncomfortable but seemed like he worked there or something, regardless Omar and Sarah make up for it yet again <3

Tried a new place on the way to a concert, and we ended here. Good food, good drinks, and good overall place to dine out at. I would recommend it for sure.

This was my second visit to El Sirenito and this experience was as good as the first one. The atmosphere is very nice (although a bit noisy, as is the case with many Seattle restaurants now). The service was friendly, professional, and fast. And the food is outstanding - - true Mexican food, not the TexMex variety. We had the ensalada nopal (cactus salad), which was very fresh and tasty. The ostiones fritas (fried oysters) were tender and flavorful. The tostada con pulpo was delicious. Prices are reasonable and the servings are generous. I will definitely return!

Great food. Genuinely great. Crazy loud. I metered 85-95 dB constantly. Maybe outside is better? Again, love the food, but I shouldn't need to shout over diesel-engine-loud to hear my dining partners.

Cute location in Georgetown with street parking. The back has outdoor seating with heat lamps. Great service and delicious cocktails. Guac and salsa were very fresh.

I would like to give this place another go because it has been so highly recommended to me by numerous people. The ambiance was fantastic... The music, the decor, the patio, everything that isn't food related was perfect. Our server was very nice and attentive for a Saturday night.. one of our food items never arrived, but I don't blame them. I think the kitchen was just too fast, which is a shame because what we didn't get was chips and salsa and they looked delicious. The Rockfish enchiladas were pretty good. The red sauce was sweet and smokey with a nice kick. The fish was a little lacking in flavor, but maybe it was just overpowered by the sauce. The rice, also, was a bit bland. My dinner guest got shrimp enchiladas that were extremely salty. Once combined with everything else on the plate, the saltiness was fine, but on its own it was a lot. Like I said before, I'd like to try again, and try something different to understand the high praise this restaurant gets from most people I've talked to.

Love the feel of this place, very lively yet low key. A good low buzz of chatter from the patrons. We came in after dinner nearby, so we only had dessert and drinks, but Woweee! The Tres Leches cake was light, of course moist, and pretty dang dreamy! This is one of the best I've had - and it's my usual go to, so I feel qualified to say it's top notch. I ordered a Paloma, and it was one-drink-buzz-girl approved. I'd love to come back and try the ceviche. I'll make sure to stop by soon.

I was looking for a quick meal before an event and, I'm glad to have stumbled upon El Sirenito. This restaurant is in an unassuming building. Walked through the doors, and I was transported to a beautiful space and relaxing atmosphere. The bar area featured a long counter top and spacious seating. Behind the bar is a decent collection of mezcals and other spirits. The dining room extends all the way to back and is perfect for large parties. I opted for the bar top seating. I started with their Mezcal Negroni, which was a mix of Mezcal joven, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Absolutely wonderful and perfect for sipping. For a main dish, I ordered the comalito. This dish is a cast iron grilled Royal Ranch carne asada, Gulf of Mexico wild prawns, onions, queso fundido, serrano chile, and avocado. This was served with a basket of hand-made tortillas. The queso was nicely melted. The steak and shrimp were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The grill plate may seem small, but the food was filling. Service was attentive, and I would definitely return to try their other mezcals.

Came in after work right before happy hour ended to sneak in a last minute HH margarita, and there was no wait with plenty of seating at 5:50pm on a a Tuesday. The margarita was good with the right amount of lime flavor to tequila ratios and very refreshing. It was also taco Tuesday, so the tacos were $2 each (pretty average pricing). We ordered one of each, and they were all flavorful, but the meat on the chicken and pork was definitely more tender and juicy than the steak. The veggie one was interesting and more filling than I would have expected from a veggie taco (and SPICY), but as a meat lover, I'd just order pork next time. We also got ceviche which was delicious, and I liked the additional pineapple in their version. Unfortunately, it was the same price as all out tacos combined, but to me the ceviche is always worth it. Overall, a solid spot for a happy hour or taco Tuesday! Will definitely return! Parking was okay, with some street and lot parking around the neighborhood.

The vibes are cute and I love the area because each restaurants have their own vibes. I would say the food is mediocre. Service was great and food came super fast, but nothing special. I enjoyed my time though!

Had not been to Georgetown or if not for years. Wanted to see history where relatives used to work. This sounds like one of the best restaurants in the area. Food and service was good and food came out from the kitchen quickly.

Went for dinner at Sirenito after not dining there since pandemic times and was sorely disappointed. In spite of having reservations and the place only half full, it took a while to get seated inside. There were no fans or breeze and we were uncomfortably hot the whole time we were there. The music was loud and we strained to hear each other over dinner and the entrees were lacking in taste and freshness (seafood tacos and enchiladas). Our server seemed like he had somewhere better to be and didn't want to be bothered by us. Overall, we had a lackluster, disappointing experience and won't be returning.

A second round of fried oysters almost replaced dessert. Really enjoyed the raw ahi and the Caesar salad had actual fish as well. The clams were good too. Slow service though, perhaps understaffed? Waiting for the dessert I can see to be delivered. Sometime this evening....

Great food, great drinks and cool atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and they do a special al pastor taco dinner on Friday nights. Mezcal and tequila flights and probably THE BEST fried oysters we ever had. Can't wait to go back!

My wife and I went here a few weeks back and thought the food was very good, and we're more than willing to pay a (relatively to me) higher price for good food. We went back tonight with my son and just about everything was poor. The owner was having a party and so the whole back half (the outside) was off-limits. It was about 95 degrees outside and the area we were in had no open windows nor any fans. It was ridiculously hot. After we ordered (three entrees, three drinks and chips salsa and guac) we had to ask several times to get water refills (keep in mind it was really hot in there!). Our food took a long time (the server who served us last time who was excellent came over and apologized) and then we needed to ask about our drinks which never came. Another waiter came by and said the bar got a big order and our drinks would be out shortly. About the time we got the bill, another waitress brought over a kitchen ticket and asked if we had ordered chips and salsa. Meals tasted good but portions were small and didn't taste as good as the first time. Bill was about $140 after tip (I was probably overly generous) for three people. Note to the owner: if you have a private party (assuming this was the root cause), close the restaurant for a day. As it stands, I was so frustrated with our second experience, I won't be returning.

Great spot with good service, vibes and yummy food. I ordered fish tacos and Mezcal and it was perfect!

Visited to prep ourselves with drinks and food for the Georgetown Morgue on a weekend evening. Ended up being much more underwhelming than we thought it would be. We ordered the Ceviche, Carne Asada Tacos, and the Quesadilla. The only good item was the Quesadilla. The Ceviche was too sour and added pineapple even though it wasnt listed on the menu. I did see avocado was added to a few people's dishes, but it wasnt included in mine. The Carne Asada lacked meat. It was bare minimum and was to include onion and avocado, but it was not there. Waiter seemed to be absent most of the time. The only person really present was the bartender. Overall, we will not come back. Was just a one time try visit to eat and prepare ourselves before the morgue.

Awesome service, great drinks and clams to die for! Highly recommend going with some friends and sharing lots of plates!

Always a fun time at happy hour with their great specials. Service is okay... everyone is super friendly, but sometimes it's not clear who your server is. Which isn't a big deal... until you want to order for it a drink. I wish they'd make this a bit more clear. I love the tostada with shrimp and tacos with mushrooms... great flavor on the tostada!!

This might be my new favorite place in Georgetown. We moved to Georgetown about a year ago and have been slowly trying every restaurant in town. This might take the crown thus far! First of all everything I have tried so far is delicious. Secondly, mezcal. So many fun mezcal cocktails! Very few places I have been to specialize in this and it's so cool to see! The restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend the queso and the ceviche :)

Two words mezcal margarita, went for happy hour ($2 off cocktails) and had the chips/salsa with guac and ceviche tostada, ok that's more than 2 words but the cocktail was the star and I may be bias as I love mezcal! Fun restaurant and lucky to enjoy the last bit of summer as their patio is so nice. Check them out! I can't speak to other menu items as it was a stop before we went elsewhere for dinner.

Their fish and shrimp tacos are very tasty. The margaritas are delicious. Staff is attentive and nice. Don't forget to get the salsa, guacamole and chips. You won't regret it.

Eh. We got the tacos and the queso fundito with steak, but they were meh. First, they brought me 4 tiny corn tortillas for a giant bowl of queso fundito. I was so confused. Why would they serve queso with warm tortillas. Not to mention just 3. It's like being served 12 chips for a whole giant bowl of queso. But then it came with avocado, and salsa and I was just super confused by the warm tortillas because it also came with no plate to assemble any of it and they are two soft to dip like a chip. It was just weird. As for the tacos, they were massively different spice levels. One was two spicy to eat which was also odd. You'd think they'd all be somewhat similar. And the drinks were weird too. Having passion fruit paired with smoke flavor was just not a good combination and what ever was on the rim (tasted like pure smoke no salt) was just not good at all. Finally, the service was mediocre at best. Our server, came one time near the end and then had someone else come to ring the bill. She seemed annoyed the whole time, didn't say anything when she came to take our order. No hi or anything, just stood their and waited for us to order. It was kinda an awkward weird interaction. Might have just been an off night for her but it wasn't much of a customer service experience. Finally, it was freezing! There must not be any insulation in the front wall because freezing cold air was radiating from the wall and I was freezing the whole meal. I honestly would wouldn't recommend.

Covid Review: Nice that El Sirenito has a large outdoor patio at the back of the property that is fully covered with a plastic tarp. It provides great ambiance along with social distancing with each table having it's own heater. Even with phase 1 restrictions, El Sirenito provides a great experience. I still recommend that you layer your clothing as it can be brisk during these winter months. As for the food and drink, we came during the happy hour where they had $1 off cocktails (includes margaritas). The stand out on the menu where we made 3 orders was the fried oysters that included 5 plump oysters perfectly prepared. These are shucked fresh and came with some tasty sauces. The margaritas are tart, salty and pretty strong drinks, so pace yourself as 1 or 2 is all you need. The appetizer that could have been better was the QUESO FUNDIDO that came in a hot plate that never fully melted and was the consistency of pulled taffy. Overall, El Sirenito has survived the COVID restrictions and is a great place both before and after these lock down rules.

This place is great. The drinks are always good and the food is simple, yet, delicious. It always meets expectations and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

Good ambiance with candles, I went on a Friday so I had the Al pastor tacos. The tacos were amazing with some good sauce. The waiter also came fast, and she was kind for waiting for me and my family to order.

My husband and I had the oddest experience at El Sirenito yesterday!! We'd gotten couples massages earlier in the day, then gone to Fran's Chocolates for a decadent post-massage treat. Feeling hungry for more than just chocolate, I noticed El Sirenito across the street from the Fran's. After perusing their menu posted near the entry door, I enthusiastically entered this place. I was 100% under the impression that this was a restaurant WITH a bar, and I went inside because I wanted a good meal. I don't drink very often, I'm over 21 by well over a decade, and I wasn't planning on ordering any alcohol. So, even if I had noticed the small sign to the left of the entry door saying that the entire establishment is 21+ (which I did not notice), it probably wouldn't have fazed me. My husband and I sat down at a table located on the outdoor back patio, which is a beautiful environment with large black sun umbrellas, cafe lights, and greenery. Looking forward to what looked like it would be an absolutely delicious dinner in a relaxing environment, I was a bit shocked when the waiter asked to check my ID. Oddly enough, I didn't have my ID with me, which is a very unusual situation. I didn't have it with me because my brain sometimes gets very forgetful post-massage, my husband was driving, and I didn't want to have to worry about possibly forgetting my purse at the spa. I told our waiter that I wasn't going to be ordering any alcohol, and I told him my actual age. I don't usually give out my actual age, but let me just say that my college years are more than 15 years in the past, and that if I'd been a teen mom I could have a KID who'd be 21 years old right now!! At this point I wonder if our poor waiter thought that I might be from the liquor board or something. After all, most people do have their ID on them most of the time. It's odd not to, and I hadn't thought to explain my reason to him for not having it. Whether or not he wondered this, he got very strict and insisted that he was not able to serve us, and told us that he cards all patrons prior to serving them, whether or not they order alcohol. Stomach growling, I got a bit cheeky and asked him if he'd carded every single person on that patio. He admitted he hadn't carded the white-haired guy in the corner. Then he said to me very sternly, "You don't look like the age you say you are." At this point I felt torn between being offended that he was accusing me of lying, or flattered that he was so sure that I was much younger than I am! Again, I never once attempted to order alcohol, nor did my husband! I finally asked him if we could place a to-go order. The food looked amazing, and I didn't consider him to be rude, just strict. I hadn't been aware that this was a 21+ establishment, I just wandered into it spontaneously and a bit obliviously, so that's on me. He agreed to the to-go order. I ordered the rockfish ceviche, the chips with salsa and housemade guacamole, and the sopa de mariscos (seafood soup). My husband ordered the ahi tuna tostada. The manager reached out to me and apologized to me (I had NOT asked to speak to him, he did this of his own accord). I just wanted my food and was glad I was going to get it one way or another, and I felt that an apology was not necessary. He explained that the liquor board has been very strict lately. I'm sure they have. The chips are the best, thickest, freshest chips I've ever eaten from a restaurant. The housemade guacamole is AMAZING. The ceviche is moist, flavorful, and very fresh. The soup is hearty, warm, and wonderful, with generous portions of seafood. My husband really liked his ahi tostadas. I can't fault this restaurant for following their own rules, that *I* didn't notice. And I haven't been carded *anywhere* for quite a while, even in the rare instances that I *do* order alcohol - I think it's been years since I was last carded! - so having thought it over between feeling flattered and offended, I think I'll choose to be flattered. Obviously they're just trying to be strict with completely understandable rules, for completely understandable reasons.

El Sirenito seems tightly tied to Fonda La Catrina, serving some of their food while Fonda La Catrina is being renovated - not sure of those details. That said, it has good Mexican food, good drinks, and a delightful atmosphere, both intimate and lively. It's a hopping place, both busy and friendly. We'll be going back.

Drinks were good. Food was just ok. What really killed us was how cold it was in there. Literally every customer had their jackets on while they ate. It was ridiculously cold. Service was also absent. We won't be back.

Cute little place with outdoor seating. Just had drinks with some chips and guac after eating dinner nearby. Great place to hang out. Got seated fairly quickly on a Friday night. The red sangria was good!

Ive tried this spot 3 times over the years since it opened. I want to like it, I really do. Everyone has an off night but this place is just off every time Ive been there! It has potential to be so much better owned by Fonda La Catrina next-door, one of our favorite places. The drinks are good but full to the rim with ice. The Queso fundido (with the upsell of chorizo added) was plentiful and tasty, (about an 6- 8 oz bowl) comes with 2 small street taco sized tortillas. We asked for more as we barely made a dent in the Queso. The server offered more tortillas or chips, we opted for chips and noticed we were charged for them on our bill. The calamari was very overcooked and fishy at the same time. Ordered the shrimp stuffed jalapeños. Im pretty sure they were raw, so spicy hot we couldnt eat them ( I love spicy hot food). The shrimp was the size of a small bay shrimp. The server was friendly and efficient. It just wasn't good at all. We ended up going nextdoor for tacos and margs. Won't be returning. No Gracias

Both service and food were mediocre - the spicy mezcal margarita was really good! The rice and beans were flavorless. They were short-staffed so it took forever to get our check when we were done, but in their defense it was packed by the time we finished and there were only like three people working. My main sadness was that the food was nothing special, though.

Stopped in for dinner last night when we couldn't get into Fonda next door. We sat outside on the patio which was lovely and had heaters to keep us warm. I got a house margarita and it was really good, not too sweet like some house margaritas can be. I ended up getting a chicken Tinga tostada, cheese quesadilla and rice and beans. I like that they have some small plates so you can choose a couple things to try. My friend also got the tostada and a fish taco. My brother got the prawn and steak dish. We all really enjoyed our food, no complaints there and it came out pretty fast after ordering. I took one star off just because service wasn't great. When we were finished it took a really long time to get the bill which started to get a little frustrating but all in all it's a cute spot and we really enjoyed it. I would go back but just be prepared to wait a little bit to order/get checks at the end.

Pros: Worker bee cocktail, fried oysters... the cóctel de camarón wasn't bad. Cons: ceviche And I'm sad bc I've never met a ceviche I couldn't fix with lemon and tapatío... this was so bad. There was an off taste and something sweet in there. I'm taking it home so hopefully my teenager will eat it. Their calamari wasn't bad but any of the condiments or sides that they served to dip was lacking major salt or even flavor. We ordered a bunch of dishes, spent over $100 and I'm not in any rush to come back. The waitress was nice enough. We liked the vibes of the heated outdoor patio. I

Tried to go there with my friend tonight but I had such a terrible experience getting a table. I put my name in for the 1 hour long wait. When my turn came, they texted me at 7:28 and I replied back at 7:35 we are on the way. When we got there at 7:41 (11 min when I said we are on the way) they wouldn't seat us (a giant party of 2) stating after 10 they give away the table. WTF!?! ¡I am so sorry El Sirentio for talking to my friend while we were waiting, I really should have been glued to my phone waiting for my dear text from you! PS- Nowhere in the text did it state this and the fact that the timer starts at the moment they text you. The saddest part is I'm at the local Georgetown resident and will never go there again... bye Feliciai!

Very good food! Had the rockfish tacos and chips with guacamole and salsa. Just the right amount of heat in the spice of the food. Quite delicious. Will definitely come back again. The music is a trifle loud for me in general but not obnoxiously so.

We've been here several times. The margaritas are fantastic. Mezcal place, no tequila, so the riff-raff will stay away. Food has a freshness you can taste. It can be a little loud so you may have to hear the tables next to you yelling at each other just to have a conversation. That means you may have to hear someone talking about how we should have let the South scede and become there own country like Gilead. Ugh, turn the music down. I don't want to hear that shit.

Helen is awesome! Love the old fashion and the mushroom tacos and salsa were delicioso!

Opted to come here for a couple drinks with some friends. They have indoor and outdoor seating but bar seating is not available. The ambience is really nice and the menu is pretty solid. Chips and dip are an addition and do not come free. Drinks were pretty solid but weren't anything outstanding. They didn't provide us any napkins or utensils the entire night - we should've asked but napkins I feel like should've been offered as we did get something to eat and we sat at a table.

Great place for some seafood, drinks and a nice night. Got here at 6 on a wed and it was busy. Got a seat at the bar and my nice dinner was started! This is a rare review when the food was not that great and they got 5 stars. It was all about Nichole, the bartender, and Sean. Restaurant:. Cool, Hispanic seafood vibe. After walking in this funky shaped building I was transported somewhere farther south. It was clean and modern with a Mexican feel. No parking, or any that I saw, I walked here. Customer service:. This is the reason for the 5 stars. I like to base the rating on my entire eating experience and the customer service was amazing. The food was ok but the friendliness and personalities of the staff was amazing. Food was on time and correct and that is sometimes a concern when ordering at the bar. Food:. Let me start by saying I am from San Diego and I have my own idea of what good ceviche and fish tacos taste like. I ordered ceviche and a fish taco to give it a try . Totally my personal preference but they were just ok. Ceviche was super fresh and the tostada was nice a crispy. The fish taco was a small piece of fish and not crispy. I would like to try more on the menu before I reduce any stars for food. The food was cooked well and fresh. Drinks and prices:. Drinks were awesome. Tons of Mezcal and any other drink you want. Nichole made me a Worker Bee, delicious, and another concoction based on what I wanted. Very good. Happy hour prices and the food wasn't priced bad at all. Two drinks and the food $25. Overall, I will try and make it back. It was a great dinner experience. Thanks.

Giving this place two stars because the drinks were good and the place was cute. However, they should address some major issues. #1 There are massive amounts of flies in the patio. It was just 2-3 flies before we got our food but when food got there, I had a small cloud in front of me. I saw no fly traps anywhere, and when I asked the waiter for help, it took him forever to get there (we started moving before he arrived). He also didn't finish bringing drinks to the new table. So that brings me to issue #2. Service is mediocre. At least when I went it. Waiters barely came to check on us. We didn't get silverware and napkins when our food arrived, so we ended up getting up to ask for them. And finally, the food was not great. It's pretty bland. I had shrimp tacos and the tortillas were soggy and broke, so I had to eat the shrimp with a fork. Definitely won't be coming back

Very good choice. Fine menu selection. HUGE tequila and mezcal offerings. Indoor or outdoor seating pleasant. Only drawback was noise level pretty high. Other than that, will return.

Service was very bad, to the point where everyone at our table (who have all worked service jobs) spent various amounts of time having full length conversations about the things they were observing and how off putting it was. We generally agreed that what we were seeing was likely the result of employees who did not care anymore and probably were "done" with management there, as opposed to just being bad employees. Food was OK at best, several dishes were left unfinished but most of the food was eaten. Fish tacos did not even get finished as no one wanted the last couple halves that were there, just not good enough to gorge on I guess. The non-fish stuff was fine, but over-salted and kind of bland. Decor and interior was fine, nothing special, but the outside seating space was nice enough. Would have been good for them to actually turn on the heaters for us, but this feeds back into lack of service. They had the heaters on for the only other table that was there when we sat down, but never turned them on for our table. Menu is a mess, they really need to be more specific with what their dishes actually are. Substituting fried fish for fresh fish or visa versa and not saying that specifically on the menu is always going to result in mixed experiences for people, even more so when the deep fired foods are battered. It would also be good to actually label what is gluten free and what isn't to prevent food being ordered that cant be eaten and then having to charge the customer for food they cant eat because you didn't label it on your menu and didn't think to offer up the information when directly asked about it. Finally, we are fairly confident that we got food poisoning from this food. Cant specifically say this was it, but fairly sure.

Great service, great festive patio. Solid drinks. The food is decent, not memorable. Another note on the service--I noticed the hostess jumped in to help take an order for us when our server was in the weeds, and another server helped as well. That's a well run restaurant. Now it just needs a little better food. Guacamole was flavorless, calamari bland. Fish taco was pretty good. I just expected more?

I came here on a suggestion from family and I have no regrets. This location is definitely a bit isolated, being in the industrial district, but it's worth it! It is a tequila bar and restaurant so I'll definitely say that if you don't like tequila it may not be the optimal place for drinks though they do have a few other drink options. If you do like tequila, like me, definitely come here. They have fun twists on classics like a spicy margarita as well as tequila flights or traditional cocktails like a Paloma (which was delicious and well balanced). They also have a heated, covered outdoor patio in the back and it's a really beautiful space. The friends with me got the tacos as well as the calamari fries and everyone was happy with their choices! Their menu isn't huge but definitely has something to satisfy everyone. Definitely will come back!

Best margaritas I've ever had! Anywhere, ever. Incredible guacamole, and homemade chips. My husband and I have done many times. Great service as well.

Very good unique Mexican food ! Love the tequila flights. Would love the patio this summer!

We've been thinking about trying this place for a while so we finally decided to have dinner there. I love the ambiance! It's a smaller, quieter place than the other Mexican restaurant we usually go to. We ordered chips and salsa. I like places that give chips and salsa complimentary, but here it's $4.The salsa is good but a tad oniony and the chips are good but a tad thick. I ordered a pescadilla and a goat cheese w/zucchini montadito. My boyfriend ordered the chorizo tacos sans onions. The pescadilla was not good. The fish inside was very small and very burnt. We sent it back and got a new order but it still wasn't very good. No flavor and very greasy. The montadito was OK. I don't know if I was a fan of the flavors but it was OK. I think it was the smoked salt on it that I didn't like, and that's just a personal dislike (smoked things). The chorizo tacos were good.They definitely don't skimp at all on the meat and cheese! They were very greasy, but they were good. All in all, great ambiance and service and food is alright.

Go here for the soups! The broth is amazing!! I got the soup with clams and chorizo and that is my favorite thing on the menu. We also got tacos, calamari, and guacamole. I'd skip out on the appetizers and go straight to the soups. If you want tacos, get the crunchy ones. Their soft tacos tasted pretty standard, but still good nonetheless. The cactus was also really good. I wasn't impressed with their cocktails. I got the mezcal cocktail and I tried some of the margarita, neither were amazing, but I finished mine with no complaints. I'll definitely be back here for the soup. Other menu items were mediocre.

Our group (of 7) heard about this place because it was recently featured in The Seattle Time's "Top 20 Cheap Eats for 2016" (as seen here: http://www.seattletimes.com/life/top-20-new-cheap-eats-for-2016/); and boy, did it live up to that praise. Now, just as a preface: we showed up just before 7pm; parking around here was crazy, but don't fault that on this place -- it's just so dang popular (and amazing) that it makes *sense* that all of the parking is taken. Where else would everyone go on a Saturday night? As our first group of four (out of 7) showed up, the place was *packed*. There were no open tables, however there was a cluster of bar seats open, so we took those and hoped more would open up as the rest of our group came (it did, thankfully - there were folks after us who showed up and had to wait as long as *25 minutes* because of how popular this place was). Breaking this place down further: 1) APPETIZERS/MENU VARIETY: 8/10. The time difference between the first part of our group and the final three showing up was about 20 minutes (mostly due to the aforementioned parking situation), so we started off everything with a few orders of chips, salsa, and guacamole, as well as a Queso Asada (which is this cheese-like dish with sauce and fried crumbs; the Queso goes well with the chips). The first bowl of chips were fresh, as were the second, but the other side of the table reported the first set of chips to be less fresher than ours. Overall, lots of options for main dishes / starters (mostly related to fish, especially rockfish and shrimp), but only one option for dessert though, so rating takes a bit of a ding there. 2) DRINKS/ALCOHOL: 9/10. The alcohol selection was incredible - I wasn't down to drink anything harder than beer due to previous shenanigans that took place the night before, however three people in our party ordered the Margarita and all seemed to enjoy it. I had the Hefeweizen on draught, which was pretty good; others had also ordered the two lagers that were on tap and also enjoyed those as well. I also had a Mexican Coke (the bartender joked that I shouldn't call it Mexican while looking at him), which was as good as always, but it's $3; take that note as you will (I probably won't get it again but was curious as to how they served it). 3) SERVICE: 10/10. The bartender(possibly owner?) was incredibly personable, joking with us the entire time and managing all of the orders, as well as directing new barcomers to open tables, or getting their information for (the aforementioned lengthy) waitlist. While being incredibly busy, he was still able to check in with us fairly often; despite the food service being a little slow, there was a lot of great banter between him and our party, one even leading up to a free tequila shot for someone in our party. I'd definitely come back here just to try different types of drinks. The bartender who served us the entire night was also incredibly helpful in splitting the bill and double-checking all of the relevant costs, which a lot of places don't go out of their way to do - big thumbs up there! 4) FOOD/VALUE FOR MONEY: 9/10 / 8.5/10. The food was also fantastic - I had one shrimp taco, one rockfish taco, and the "pescadilla" (rockfish quesadilla), which seemed a lot more like a taco, but with the chips as the breading instead of a soft shell. All of them were amazing, and were well-priced, but because of the a-la-carte way the menu is structured, you spend a decent amount on food before realizing it (bill for me came out to $41 after tax/tip). This isn't a bad thing, given the massive quantity of food (great value for money!), however it *seems* cheaper than it is; so it's worth it to be mindful. OVERALL: 9.5/10. All in all, this was a great experience, both as a bar and as a place to get food. I'll give it a 9.5/10, since it's hard to find great authentic Mexican bars like this in Seattle (in contrast to the "TexMex" places that exist, as people in my party like to refer to other establishments); hopefully this place keeps doing what they're doing! NOTE: Doesn't take American Express, but not a dealbreaker by any means - just something good to keep note of.

We love coming to Georgetown because there are so many places to eat and drink. One of our best spots is this place. We like to sit at the bar and order our favorite drinks, so far I've had the Sirenito margarita made with reposado tequila and the Sombra Margarita made with mezcal. You can't go wrong with any of these choices. Our favorite thing to eat here are the ostiones fritos (fried oysters) served with chive aioli and cocktail sauce. They are crunchy on the outside and so yummy soft on the inside. What a delicacy! So far we haven't ventured outside of these items because we love them so much. On warmer days you can sit out on the patio which is very nice and relaxing and listen to music. This place is 21 and over only so come on down and enjoy an afternoon or evening out.

FOOD & COCKTAILS ARE BLAND. I met my father here for dinner. They asked him if he wanted chips and salsa w guacamole before he could look at the menu, but neglected tell him it was $9. The guac was teeny tiny. Every single thing we ordered had ZERO flavor. The margaritas(didn't even finish), ceviche, pescadillas, carne asada, ahi tuna tostada all were VERY disappointing. Sadly we wasted $100 and left feeling extremely underwhelmed. Service was eh. Skip this place. The other 5 star reviews were probably friends of people that work there. When I asked the server about the $9 chips, she arrogantly said, " I don't tell people the price because I don't want to make assumptions about what they can afford." OR how about you be clear with your customer since chips are normally complimentary. It's not about what people can afford, it's about giving them the choice whether they want to pay for something or not.

Every once in a while you find a new restaurant in what I like to think of as "the Goldilocks zone"; just opened, full of optimism, everyone doing their best to impress, the culinary equivalent of "new car smell". Even the restrooms seem happy to see you. El Sirenito is one of these, a lovely hopeful offshoot of Fonda la Catrina next door, they stand a better chance of carrying that lovely optimism foreword (Fonda la Catrina is well-renown as the some of the best Mexican in town, and is obviously well-managed). Seafood-centric small plates garnish an impressive tequila, cocktail and wine list. The service is friendly, personal, and warm. Prices are reasonable. The cactus salad was an eye-opener: freshly pickled crisp nopalitos, mild soft cotija, avocado and onion. Gone are the mushy cactus bits, here to stay is fresh, crisp, tangy nummyness. Recommended! The shrimp taco was perfect, with cabbage, salsa verde and pickled onion. The Sopa was generous and rich, with a red broth, clams, tilapia, octopus, and fragrant masa. A squeeze of lime provided some brightness. The sardine appetizer was intensely salty, tangy and unctuous- the only suggestion I have for the entire meal was that they consider using bocharone instead of sardines for this dish, for a gentler flavor. You can't really ask for more, really. Come here for the relaxed service, excellent beverage selection, wonderful small bites (tapas lovers will get this place), inviting atmosphere and modern take on a timeless concept. They might not be in the Goldilocks zone forever, but I bet they remain pretty damned good for some time to come! A rare five star rating from this old Sous Chef.