Better than 5 stars! Service as great and it was truly Authentic Mexican food! Everything was from scratch and delicious! Wasn't sure what to expect when we pulled up, but went inside based off the Yelp reviews. Hubby and I loved everything! He said the guacamole was fantastic! We ordered ground beef tacos and chicken taquitos with rice and beans. The fresh Guac was the star of the show. The chips and salsa had a smokey flavor that was addictive. Will be back while staying out here! read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Chicken taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

I went to El Caporal with my sons for the first time a few weeks ago. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! We've been back twice already lol. I don't know what they do to their refried beans, but they blew my mind. The portions are huge-had leftovers enough for two additional meals. It's definitely the best Mexican restaurant I've tried in the area, by far! read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp, steak and chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

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Hands down best macho burrito with chicken IMO. It's the only item I ever order here because it's the absolute BEST! I cannot even describe how the flavor of the refried beans, chicken, sauce, guac and sour cream all come together to create magic on your tastebuds. Service is great, super friendly. I also order to-go and it's always ready really fast, like 10 mins tops. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Macho burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Very nice staff. We were seated quickly. My enchilada suizas were a little bland. The restaurant was filled with locals, so it is clearly a favorite. read more

Small family owned restaurant. I enjoy the Fall City location--Friendly staff and good food! Our go to for Mexican food in the area.

On a leisurely drive through eastern King County, Snoqualmie Falls on a rainy day found myself in Fall City and hungry. Decided to try this Mexican place. I found it good but not exceptional. Food was not as flavorful as places I frequent in Seattle. Service was very good and place is small but comfortable. read more

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awesome service. tasty food. affordable. wait... did i say AWESOME SERVICE?? we will definitely be back!

Delicious food, friendly people, and large portions. I got a shredded chicken tostada and a glass of sangria. My husband had an asada burrito (wet). Their chips & salsa are fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend El Caporal! read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Shredded Chicken Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

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We got the Tres Amigos Platter & Tacos Al Pastor during lunch time-- everything was so delicious! Food was fresh & in amazing portions. Everyone there was super welcoming and friendly, with the atmosphere being really fun to be in! Definitely will be coming again! Great hidden gem. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Love this little hole in the wall - incredible salsa and their chili Colorado is to die for.

Very friendly service and quick too. Our booth was clean and well equipped. I got vegetarian enchilada Suiza. And they put a spinach and fajita veg mix inside, broiled cheese on top of this and the beans. So good! I'm not a big fan of the rice, although my family likes it. I'm going back to try the chicken tortilla soup! read more

Excellent service. Chips and salsa are addicting and so delicious! Tamales are very good with great rice and beans as well.

We were staying at a place in Fall City for the night, and the weather moved in with a pretty snowy mess over the area. Calling around to a number of the local eateries, we found that most weren't open in that weather. Calling El Caporal, a friendly voice informed us they too would be closing a bit early, but were happy to wait for us to join them first. Naturally, we hurried on down. What a fantastic experience; the staff treated us like valued guests, and made some great recommendations from the kitchen. I decided on the Pollo Asado; my partner ordered the Fajita Burrito. Both were delicious, and were very generous portions, as well! The place was very warm & inviting, and very festively decorated. For us, there was plenty of parking on an evening like this, but even on a busy night, there is still plenty of spaces available. We'll definitely stop in on our next trip through! read more

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Honestly a pretty mediocre experience. I came with a big group and we were seated quite quickly, which was one of the nice parts. I ordered a beef taco and side salad since I didn't want a full meal. The beef taco was fine, actually pretty good for what it was. However, I was super disappointed by the salad. It was $5 and literally just a pile of of lettuce with some tomatoes, nothing else. If I had known that was what it was, I definitely would not have gotten it. Nonetheless, the interior is quite nice and they were friendly. I just probably would not come back. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

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Stumbled onto this gem of a venue late over a long weekend with a huge group. The staff were so accommodating and the food was delicious. Excellent chips and salsa, great selection, and yummy margs. Will be back! read more

If you're in Washington this place is a must! It's the best authentic Mexican food place in the state. Phenomenal customer service and delicious food. This is a place I'll be visiting every time I am in town. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Delicious burrito & huge burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Good food good price good service! That's what matters, people are friendly and efficient. The interior is pleasantly Hispanic. I will go back frequently read more

Stopped here after a long day and was so happy to find an authentic Mexican restaurant. The chips and salsa were so good, can't beat warm tortilla chips. Had a prickly pear margarita, which was extremely refreshing; not too sweet. The chili verde was delicious. I wanted to eat the whole plate but there was too much food! I definitely recommend this place. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Chili verde - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Sorry. Not a five star restaurant. Old tasteless guacamole. Chicken not super fresh. Loved the salsa And great friendly service. Flour tortillas yummy and warm. Chips warm and pretty good. read more

This place is amazing, I come here very few weeks for the food, chips and jumbo margaritas! I've been here bout 10 times now and tried something different every time, never been disappointed! read more

Apparently I had a different experience than most other reviewers. Service was slow. 2 tables who got there after us were served before and tended to more. I couldn't even call my drink a margarita... extremely sweet and I'm convinced there was no tequila. Costco pre-mix is better than their Cadillac margarita. I had steak and shrimp which was good but portions are small. Based on the other reviews I was expecting a better experience. I can appreciate the family aspect of the business but I was left disappointed and will not be returning or recommending. read more

Stopped out here after floating the river. Very traditional Mexican restaurant fell and the staff was nice. The place was packed and we got the last table available. The service was quick. They didn't say too much but the water was always full and the food came out pretty quick considering how busy they were. I got the El Caporal Especial. I ask for Medium Rare but then ended up giving me medium well. I was starving and just ate it but I feel it would have been more enjoyable if it was how I requested it. The food itself was really good and I went with about a party of 10 and they were all happy with their food as well. This is a great place to stop in if your craving good Mexican food in the area. read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - El Caporal Especial!! - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Very good mexican food, I had the enchilada and I loved it. The chicken was very flavorful and service was great.

Wow! I'm new to Fall City and this was my first chance to check out El Caporal (things went into lockdown right about when I got here). I was hungry for a burrito and looked these guys up to support local (I go past the place all the time when I'm out for a morning run). I called in an order for a steak Macho Burrito (not realizing how big this would be). I rode my bike to town to pickup with a Fannie pack ... LOL! Luckily I was able to hook a bag on my handlebars. The burrito was amazing and a huge value! Generous chips and salsa too that I didn't expect. I couldn't believe how much food they gave for the price! I will be back! read more

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I went there again on Cinco De Mayo. I ordered chicken burrito and tacos. The taste was wonderful. They had a lot of patience with several orders and customers waiting. It was both excellent food and service. read more

We were lucky to find this restaurant and didn't have a clue what to expect, but we were served quickly with homemade chips and salsa - both were excellent. That was followed quickly by my wife's chile verde, which she loved and my chicken enchilada and pork tamale - which was the best I've had in years. The masa was creamy - the pork was seasoned very well and the sauce on the tamale sealed the deal. It was delicious! The beans and rice were the perfect complement to the meal. The people that work there are very welcoming and the space itself was colorful, clean and comfortable. I can't wait to go back! read more

Was going next door to a cafe but Mexican is always my first choice. Came in for lunch, first off the chips are warm and the salsa is large and has great flavor. Wife had a chalupa with chicken and I had what might be the best arroz con pollo, Lunch size. We also had ice tea. read more

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Seems to be a family run business. I can tell from the salsa if the food is going to be good and this is one of the best salsas I've eaten. I want to bring it home with me. The food is served hot and the people are friendly. The ambiance is average but the food is well worth the drive. I really enjoyed the chili Colorado. The firs time I went I had a combo plate and ordered beef. I got ground beef in everything. It was tasty, I just need to remember to ask for shredded or cubed next time. I will go back because the food is great! read more

Restaurant smells really bad. Almost like mold and a nasty retirement home funk. Had to leave

Came in for dinner on a Sunday and the food was delicious. Service by Pedro was excellent and the beef enchiladas were so good! The only reason for 4 Stars instead of 5 is the place needs some renovating in my opinion. Food and service were excellent ! read more

The chips and salsa. Then the ceviche. Then the seafood quesadilla. And then the chicken suiza enchilada and polle en mole. Didn't have time to take pictures. It was all brilliant. Very happy with our meal. read more

Food isn't amazing but isn't bad. What's absolutely terrible is their website and customer service. Went online to look at the menu and called to order based off the website pricing. What should have been a $45 order ended up being $94 and when I asked what the issues was when I picked it up the owner said "sorry our website pricing is way out of date and has been for a long time" and admitted he won't be changing it anytime soon. Will never eat here again. Mediocre "Mexican" food with false prices no thanks. read more

This place is pretty good! The chips are delicious, thin, crispy and perfectly salted. The salsa is just average though. It's somewhat thin and about medium spice level. I usually get nachos! Chips with cheddar cheese melted on top with beans (I get mine on the side), tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole! The staff are super nice and the service is usually pretty speedy! read more

El Caporal Mexican Restaurant - Delicious nachos! Chips, melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sour cream & guacamole! It comes with refried beans, but I get mine on the side! - Mexican Near Me - Fall City, Washington

Had lunch here with my family last weekend and the mole sauce (had the lunch Pollo en Mole with a fresh and delicious side of pico de gallo) was the absolute best I've had. My brother raved about his hard shell taco even though he doesn't normally like hard shell tacos, and everyone else was happy with their meals too. Most sit-down restaurants you expect to take awhile but the service was incredibly fast. Definitely a great place to eat if you're in or near Fall City! read more

We love this place, we will go out of our way to get our Mexican here. Granted we usually always order the fajitas which always turn out great, but we've had a variety of their other options that are also delicious. Also most affordable in the area! read more

We ordered take out for the first time today, it was wonderful! I had the beef and bean burrito and my husband had the chorizo burrito. Their chips and salsa were great. And the margaritas were also great! Everything was well packed and nice and warm when we got home! We can't wait until everything opens back up for good so we can eat in. But we will definitely add this to our quarantine take out rotation! read more

I have lived in fall city my whole life and this place is my favorite restaurant within the valley. Other than ixtapa in DUVALL! The owner José is fairly close friends with my dad and I and he's always a delight to have as a waiter. The place is definitely old but doesn't seem that way. It's well kept for their budget and the place has DELICIOUS food. Every time I am beyond satisfied. I can't explain how good this food is until you try it! My favorite is chicken en mole(: Try this place out! It's worth it! read more

I don't understand how this place succeeds. It's gringo food, blah and uninteresting and not at all authentic.There is almost no one there when I drive by every day. Head over to Issaquah, near Jack in the Box, and you'll find a wonderful authentic Mexican place, or Taco Riconstituo in Bellevue (next to Wembley's Burgers) which is 5 stars all the way, or even the new place in downtown Snoqualmie which is very authentic and interesting. read more

Rating remains the same. It's basic Americanized Mexican food. A generous helping of chips and a zesty salsa started things off (we brought the leftover salsa home to enjoy). I had my usual which is a combo: beef taco, chicken enchilada, tamale, rice, and beans. All average as expected. My wife ordered the evening special: arroz con camarones (rice with shrimp). A generous serving but too soupy for her tastes. We brought that home so I can remake it and then it will probably feed both of us. Service was good and attentive. The facility is old but clean. The booth was a bit snug for us. It was a bit noisy as the folks in the next booth had loud voices. This is a basic inexpensive place to dine. As someone else said, don't come with high expectations. read more

Food is good, but I can name three better Tex-Mex places in towns near by. I do think they are over priced, but they have no competitors in town, so it's to be expected. If you're in need of decent Tex-Mex, and not willing to drive into Issaquah/Carnation/Samammish, and have the money, it's just fine. read more