Came here on a Thursday and arrived at about 6:45. We put our name on the list and were seated about an hour later - no worries, limited seating because of COVID guidelines, but just know there will likely be a long wait if you go in the evening! I ordered a mango margarita and shrimp enchiladas. Both super good, and enough food for me to take home (seems like their plates are pretty big because I saw a lot of people leave with to-go boxes). My sister got a pomegranate margarita and a chicken chimichanga and said she would give it a 4.5/5. Overall really good and will be back, but will plan for a less busy time! read more

This place has a great vibe and is cute. The salsa was fresh but not super flavorful...also, they charge for chips and salsa so that's different. Our food was pretty good. The service was alright. We got nachos and fish tacos, pretty simple stuff. It's good for the price and the vibe. read more

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Good drinks, average food. Atmosphere isn't my personal fave but at least it has character! Good place to end the night.

Great find out near Phinney Ridge. It has a young, hip vibe, with colorful signage, lots of colorful decor. We had drinks initially with guacamole and chips & salsa. I tried the skinny margarita - it was pretty good. You can never go wrong with guacamole and chips & salsa. Hubs and I shared a smothered burrito with al pastor. We opted for both red and green sauce- or as my husband (from New Mexico) says "Christmas". The food was superb! We gobbled it all up! We had to try the fried ice cream - and it did not disappoint. We'll definitely be back!! read more

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Good old chuppie, Is it amazing, is it going to blow your mind and send you soaring on some sort of magical food journey? No, but it's solid. Let me be clear, you want the wet burrito, everything else on the menu doesn't matter, the wet burrito is king, it is a heavy sloppy mess of glory that will lull you into a food coma. It is pure hung over bliss. Everything else ive tried on the menu has been pretty underwhelming but the Carne Asada wet burrito hits the spot. read more

Used to love to coming here but the service has tanked. The server brought me warm beer and then argued with me when I explained it wasn't cold. Foods quality has gone down hill and prices are too high. Will not be returning anymore. I am utterly disappointed read more

Was really hoping the food here would be good, but sadly it was a let down. My husband and I both had veggie burritos (mine vegan) and both were super bland. There was no salsa so the burritos were super dry. There was a pineapple salsa on the table in a bottle but it really wasn't tasty. The server also took my credit card then brought the check and card back not having run it. I had to go and wait for a while for them to finally run it. The hunt for a really good, authentic mexican burrito in the pnw continues :/ read more

Overall, pretty good experience. Service was great and the food was really good. I had the street tacos and my wife and daughter had burritos. read more

We wanted to kill sometime before our beer tasting and ended up here. Their margaritas are beyond excellent. Very cute restaurant/bar/hangout spot in the Phinney area. The drinks are totally affordable.. read more

El Chupacabra - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Chips aren't the best- but the salsa is delicious! I had the pazole- it was sooo flavorful, but wasn't a pazole my family would make. This version had carrots and bits of celery, almost like a better chicken noodle but with pork. Either way it was really really good! I would recommend. My husband got the enchiladas and cleaned up his plate. Our friends got tacos and the serving size was generous! I saw some burritos come out of the kitchen you could easily share one the are massive. I would absolutely come again- our server was great! read more

I can only base my review off of the margaritas as well as chips and salsa; all of which were relatively mediocre. The mango margarita was incredibly sweet and a bit watered down. The cadillac margarita was slightly better and worth going back for if you're looking for a Marg under $12. This is a very laid back spot that is great for a casual hangout and some food that is reasonably priced. I went around 1:00pm on a Saturday and was seated right away with very efficient service read more

El Chupacabra - Mango margarita, Cadillac margarita, guacamole, chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Terrible service and very American Mexican. Flew in visiting a friend ordered a Long Island "we don't make those". Ok....asked about happy hour -- literally if it was happy hour "I don't know"....chips and salsa aren't complementary (even first round) servers think you can't hear them talking about tables but you can...and the customers aren't the problem. Honestly would have been happier visiting taco bell instead (raven bartender or lead? Didn't get the servers name but they didn't care so do I?) read more

Kid friendly. Good food. Good gauc. Was easy to get to and service was prompt and nice and the corrected any issues we had right away. My son loved tacos AL pastor and the chicken was great. Good use of red and green sauces. Would go again read more

Chupar "to suck" and cabra "goat", literally "goat sucker"...hmmm yeah, but this place definitely does NOT suck! Funky decor, with Japanese tea lanterns dotting the ceiling, random "art" (there is a 3D version of the Last Supper) and inviting seating area (including an outdoor patio for the 30 nice days we have each year). I ate at the bar, and the bartender was very nice/fast/attentive. My Salty Dog (grey hound with salt on the rim) was par $3.64. My friend's Bloody Mary was only slightly above par $5.45. Lame garnish = lime and olive, but cool toothpick = Mexican flag. I have to say, my Chilaquielas, at $6.95, were really damn good! I WILL BE BACK! Pros: Unique spot Filling + quality food Good for dates or conversations with friends The Price is Right! Cons: Cocktails were only so/so Parking Probably not good for large groups read more

El Chupacabra - Chilaquielas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here for the first time last week. It was so good I wanted to go back the next day!! We arrived just in time for a happy hour house margarita while waiting for our table. NOTE: there is a sign in sheet for a table in the middle of the restaurant. It should be closer to the door. The house margarita is the best house margarita I've had outside of Mexico. No fake sugary mixer used here. It was so good we HAD to have a second one. ;) Got seated at a table in about 10 minutes time. Ordered a basket of chips with their in house made guacamole & salsa fresco. Excellent! Sampled all the hot sauces on the table too & especially liked the chipotle pineapple sauce & am inspired to try to make my own. Hubby had the large fish burrito with cheese & sauce added to the top. It truly is large. He took about 1/4 of it home. He loved it so much he had it again on our return visit. I had the street tacos with pork al pastor. Normally served with 2 corn tortillas so they hold up better. These weren't so they were a little messy to eat. No worries. They are not served with rice & beans but I was full enough on the 3 tacos so I didn't miss them. On our fist last night I ordered the chicken verde enchiladas. They are served with a red enchilada sauce so you do lose a bit of the verde flavor. Not sure if green sauce is an option but if so I think it would be even better. Large chunks of white chicken inside. I brought 1 home with half of my whole pinto beans. (Substituted for red fried black beans). This is our new favorite restaurant. I look forward to taking friends there soon. read more

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Great margaritas and tacos! The smothered burrito was super good too! Love the ambiance and the bartender was awesome!

This place was small, vibe-y, and I think I'd prefer it at night or in the summer because it got stuffy inside and there were tons of families with kids, which made it a bit loud and messy. Pros? Huge burritos Decent pricing Variety of beers on tap Tasty margaritas Friendly service Vegan options for those who desire Cons? Service was a bit aloof Definitely not enough bathrooms for this place Hot and cramped read more

Worst experience ever!!! We were treated so bad. No chips and salsa offered, no color sheet for my kid until I asked. My food was all over the plate because the server said someone pushed her coming to my table. She didn't offer to change my plate. No napkins. Felt very discriminated. I will never come back. read more

Loved all the non meat options. Got the mock steak added to my veggie tacos. Sooo good! Their hot sauces (not so hot) are a fabulous addition to the flavor combinations. Also, I asked for muddled strawberry in my jalapeño margarita and that turned out to be a fantastic decision. Highly recommend. read more

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I've been coming here for a few years now. The punk rock/cantina/Halloween vibe makes for a great pick-me-up when I'm feeling down. Like much of the fare in Greenwood/Phinney, it's pretty OK. But there are a couple standouts. Get the TOTS! They are the crispiest I've ever had and the sauce it comes with is also bomb (especially when you add some of the squeeze bottle table salsa in there). Their Chimichangas are very decent and reliable. I usually get the Carnitas, but the chicken Tinga is also pretty flavorful even if it's a little dry. Drinks are alright. At the end of the day it's hard to go wrong with their house Margarita. The service here is usually pretty good. We usually come for lunch and have never had a problem. All in all, you have to give this place a try. It's a beloved local institution with a fun and lively atmosphere and pretty decent food. read more

The food isn't that great for how awful the service is. Literally, go anywhere else. In theory, the food, drinks and ambiance have it mostly down. But I'm not sure management knows how to hire anyone who is nice, or at least happy to be there. I've lived in the phinney hood for years and probably will never go back. read more

I wish I loved this place. I want to love it. The location is ideal for me, and the patio is legit.... but the food.... oh god, the food. I've been here several times trying to find the right thing and I just keep getting let down. The final straw was ordering fish tacos and getting dry, crunchy tortillas, like the kind from a box, with, get this, unseasoned overly-grilled fish (BARF!), topped with lettuce and tomato. WTF!? How do they not know what a fish taco is!? read more

Amazing flavors! I got their mission style burrito half and half wet with pork carnitas, so impressed! I'll definitely be returning. And their salsas that come with the burrito are magnificent! read more

El Chupacabra - Mission Style Burrito wet half and half with pork carnitas! So good! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Finally, finally we made it to the legendary El Chupacabra! And we were not disappointed. The small veggie burrito I ordered started out with bites of mostly rice and too little avocado, a problem with any burrito. The saving grace were the flavors that really made the meal delicious. That fresh pico de gallo was everything, and when paired with the chipotle pineapple sales - yes! My partner also mentioned the enchiladas with al pastor were very tasty, so it was a win-win visit all around and I'm excited to go back. read more

Great margs and salsa, lots of vegan options. I wish the service was a little more friendly but they are quick ans efficient which makes up for it. Would recommend to any meat eater, vegetarian, or vegan! Thanks guys! read more

My mix of vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore friends all loved this place!! Everything is so fresh!! The vibe is OK it's a little loud, small, and casual but fine! The vegan sour cream is good. Only complaint is that the server mixed up my vegetarian burrito with my friends vegan one. Luckily I caught it before she ate the cheese! Still. I'd come back!!! read more

El Chupacabra - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We live in the neighborhood and go here...almost weekly... The servers are great, the food is consistent, and you'll never leave hungry. I love their burritos and my husband loves the posole soup. Their new outdoor porch is awesome and has heaters so you can sit outside even when it's cold. There's really nothing like a El Chup burrito and modelo especial! read more

I went to El Chupacabra last Monday and dined on the outdoor patio - it was toasty due to the outdoor heaters. I didn't try any of the food but the server was very generous in offering me hot water for my tea bag. Yesterday, I returned to the restaurant with my girlfriend and we ordered a chicken tinga chimichanga and I had a carnitas chimichanga. We ordered some chips and salsa on the side, and my girlfriend had a pineapple pomegranate vodka cocktail. The chimichangas came out quickly and they were superb. I wish the menu had noted that sour cream was drizzled atop the chimichanga as I am lactose-intolerant and wiped it off. Ah well. My partner was thrilled with her chimichanga and asked if we could make this our regular spot. Will be back. Our total was maybe $40. read more

Food and service went downhill. Food is microwaved these days-and bartenders are rude

Best chimichanga in Seattle! Casual spot with quick service and friendly staff Chimichanga

Pretty good chicken and pork tacos. Good salsa selection which is always a necessity at Mexican restaurants. Good margaritas. Not the fastest service, but it was happy hour read more

A very good and filling Mexican restaurant. Not a big location but they do have booths in the back for intimate time if you need it. Be prepared to eat as all of their food comes at a good size and drinks come fairly strong! If your in the Phinney ridge area it's worth stopping for food if your hungry! read more

El Chupacabra - Tex Mex taco's - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yummy food!!Great vibes and badass music!!I love the Fortas and they really do deep fry the ice cream!!

every part of the experience of dining here (food, service, cleanliness, ability to converse) is a solid C-

We just finished tacos, enchiladas, margaritas and fried ice cream out on the patio. Decor, super cute - sugar skulls, guadalupes, you name it. Patio, not super spacious, but definitely an oasis in this little Seattle neighborhood. Food, decent, seemed fresh, but was nothing to write home about. The 5 stars are for our server Jess. She was adorable, super knowledgeable, friendly, easy to banter with and kind. She represents your business in the most positive way and I would come back for he! read more

I love coming here in Spring or Summer and eating on the patio. The food is solid too! I always get the same thing, a chimichanga, but the tacos and everything else look good too. Just a nice place for Mexican food and sitting outside. Sitting inside is not as nice, though, especially in the summer. It gets REALLY hot, and the music is so loud sometimes it makes you feel like you're in hell. read more

Generous, heaping portions of deliciousness. The salsa that accompanied the chips packed a modest punch. Fish tacos (fried) were amazing when fresh, but do not travel well (that's on me, not them). The assorted salsas to pair with the tacos were really good. Service was not intrusive but still friendly. read more

First off - I'm from Texas. This is the first and only place I approve of for Tex Mex in Seattle! It's the kind of food that's laid back, reasonably priced, and just hits the spot. Sitting on the patio is lovely on a summer day with a marg or their huge pitcher of mimosa (which is a great deal). Will be coming back soon! read more

El Chupacabra - Chimichanga and chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We've done this place twice now. Once for take out, and once for dine-in. Both were great. I've gone with the mission burrito both times and I don't see a reason to order anything else! Make it wet with red & green sauce... I'm a big eater and the large size was almost too much for me. Chips are decent and the salsa has a nice spice to it. The cod tacos got a good review from the wife. We did the happy hour house made margaritas and those were just ok...they needed a little bit of sweetness to balance the sour. Overall this is a great local Mexican joint with some good food and a cool vibe! read more

Still the best. Everything in the menu is great. You can't go wrong. Fun atmosphere with lots of fun art to look at. read more

El Chupacabra - Mock Chikken Chimichanga- delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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