I usually don't leave a review after just one visit because I like to make sure a place is consistently amazing -- and after our second visit, I can honestly say this restaurant is outstanding! The first time my wife and I came in, we shared the fajitas and they were absolutely incredible. Everything was full of flavor, fresh, and cooked perfectly. Their homemade beans alone are worth talking about -- seriously some of the best I've had. We came back again today and I tried the enchiladas with the creamy poblano sauce... and wow. Hands down the best enchiladas I've ever had. That sauce was rich, flavorful, and something I'll definitely be coming back for. On top of the amazing food, the customer service has been top notch both times. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and really makes the experience even better. And I can't forget the real fruit coconut margarita -- absolutely to die for! Fresh, beautiful, and just as good as it looks. This place is officially one of our favorites. Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing people. We'll definitely be back! read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Real fruit, coconut & Strawberry Margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Delicious little gem! My husband and I came here for lunch after the tulips. We were seated quickly in the bar area which was much quieter than the main dining area, the decor was simple but on point and all the tables had little tulip arrangements. Our server was prompt and made excellent recommendations. I got the crispy tacos (YUM) and my husband got the enchiladas with the green sauce, the sauce was to die for! Will definitely keep this place in mind when we are back up in the area. read more

Excellent food. Great wait staff. Great flavors. Definitely want to come back here when we are in the area again. Highly recommend. read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Nachos with roasted pork. Bean dip. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Delicious food, excellent ambience and extremely friendly service! We loved everything we tried, the chicken was so tender and cooked to perfection in pollo en mole, the fish tacos were deconstructed and came with a delicious grassy sauce and the rice and beans were so flavorful! The burrito and enchiladas were delicious and the cocktails and the cocktails were spot on. A very cute place with great service, we will be back to try other stuff in the menu! read more

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We tried this because of the yelp reviews. It was so GOOD! The food is fresh, cooked to perfection and the flavors are incredible. Even the picky grands lived it. The service is impeccable, they were pleasant, helpful and understood that the kids might want something different. The restaurant is clean, set up well and pleasant. We will be going back soon. read more

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Rarely do I get excited after leaving a place, because I know I'm gonna be back! And that is exactly what happened! Elena the amazing server served up some of the best food I've ever eaten in this area! authentic Mexican food! In an incredible setting, the ambience was perfect. I had an amazing meal and I can't wait to come back and bring my friends! When I get some! read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Enchiladas with both the mole and the poblano sauce - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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. read more

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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. read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - House special chicken mole. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

second time going here! best spot to have lunch/dinner after visiting the tulips field. i highly recommend the El Conquistador entree. the cocktail drinks are yummy too read more

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We have loved COA for years. Their home delivery service is wonderful, usually comes earlier than predicted, and is not too expensive ($6.60 delivery charge). The delivered food is as good as eating in the restaurant. read more

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! read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Half and half sauce on the three enchiladas with a side of rice and beans! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Visiting the area and found COA. Fantastic service, drinks, and food. Salsa was delicious without being overpowering, more smokey than spicy. House margarita was the best I've ever had. Freshly made and you can tell. Do not alter and get a salt rim, the rim is perfectly balanced flavor. The street corn was fantastic. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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The Carne Asada is amazing. We eat here at least once a week. The staff is always welcoming and the food is always well prepared.

This eatery is the best in Mt Vernon. The environment is lovely, with very kind and compassionate staff. Who greet folks with a sincere smile and information. The service is quick and easy. I highly recommend this Mexican cuisine. Thank you COA for a memorable time! read more

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. read more

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Food and service are great! Restaurant is typical vibe. Nothing too special, but always consistent.

Good service, extensive menu, quality ingredients . I had two pork enchiladas with rice and whole beans that were delicious at a reasonable price. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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Not entirely sure why this place rates so high? Our experience was disappointing at best. The highlight was the service which was friendly, but went down hill from there. The food is ok but nothing exceptional, plus their prices are higher than comparable Mexican restaurants. Portions are irregular as both my wife and I ordered the same entree but the portions were noticeably different on each plate, odd! Lastly the worst part was that our son's entree came with a large piece of black metal clip which was brought to the attention of the server and manager, was told it was a broken piece from their kitchen brush, luckily for us he did not mistakenly put it in his mouth. Despite the restaurant comping our meal, it all left a very poor impression on us. Will not return. read more

Excellent excellent service. Food was far better than your standard Mexican restaurant; this has authenticity. Highly recommend!! read more

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! read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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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:) read more

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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. read more

While staying in the Mount Vernon area, we ate here twice. We especially appreciated the outdoor seating area that allowed our friends to bring their dog. The food was tasty, but the portion spelt a little small with that being said I would definitely go back again. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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We recently ate here for the first time and really enjoyed it. The tacos were very tasty. The drinks were very good and not packed with ice. The staff was very friendly from the front desk to the server. We went on a Saturday night during Tulip season so we has to wait about 40 minutes. read more

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! read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Chile Relleno! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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! read more

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Food, and drinks were really good! Me and my buddies went, I got the horchata (really good) and got a carne asada. Server was friendly, and the vibe of the place is good. read more

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. read more

COA mexican eatery & tequileria - Esquite - Mexican Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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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. read more

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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!!! read more

Great food and atmosphere! Service was ok but the food made up for it. Did not try the drinks.

Im only leaving a 2 star review because of the waitress. She gets the 2nd star. Went to dinner with my elderly folks. Host sat a young couple next to us with rambunctious kids. One child screeched which started me. I immediately turned around at which the mother became hostile towards me. They family asked to move talbles. Few minutes later the manager came over to me and started lecturing me on how I should behave towards people. She was very rude and unprofessional! I have NEVER in my life was treated unfairly. read more

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. read more

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