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    El Muchacho Alegre

    3.8 (88 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Live music
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Seafood Platter
    William H.

    I went to this place and I had no clue what is was. It's a Mexican seafood joint. I forgot to take a picture of the menu but my friends ate the food there as well as I and we'd say the food isn't bad. They ordered a seafood platter with all kinds of food on there. I just ate some fish tacos and they were really good....so I'd recommend the tacos. I took a picture of the platter. Again they said the platter seafood was good. I didn't touch it.

    Ceviche Mix (camarón y pescado)
    Madalit V.

    We came on a weekend. It was a little loud because there was a band playing live. Service was good the girl who took our order was very polite and was able to answer some questions Food definitely was good I really loved the ceviche mix The camarones a la diabla were okay I needed more spicy but that's just me. And the pescado zarandeado was Huge!! Even though it was the "small" ones lol it took at least 20+min to cook (they do warn you it takes time and it's also on the menu) great flavor on that fish. Overall it was good we definitely will be back to try other dishes

    Jennifer B.

    Service is ok. But the food wow. I thought it was nice piping hot and yummy. I personally think the empanadas were the best. Very rare to find a place that does seafood empanadas . The seafood in the pineapple was more sweet than anything else but it was for sure a fun different style of dish. Careful when you it, it's holds heat very well. I even love how they use the core of the pineapple has holders for the pineapple

    Cantarito

    The ambiance was great. They had a group in there playing songs for 35 dollars a song a piece!! That was crazy!! The food was not so good as last year that my family and I went. I think they changed cook cause it was very sloppy and everything tasted the same from the salsa from the chips to the salsa verde from the aguachile. The camarones al mojo did not even taste like mojo de ajo. The mejillones was made with the same sauce as the morcajete. We were very disappointed.

    Pescado Zarandeado
    Huong L.

    This is a new place in Renton that keeps popping up on my yelp feed so I decided to check them out! Looking through the menu I was super excited as they are focus on seafood rather than the traditional mexican cuisine. The food: Large order of fish and shrimp ceviche - super fresh, very flavorful - huge portion Pescado Zarandeado - huge grilled fish, came with salad and rice and corn tortillas and green sauce. Super flavorful, love the green sauce and love the grilled marks on the fish. Unnecessary accompaniment: chowder crackers??? Not sure what it's for and why we got so many since chips were also provided. Siracha mayo sauce??? Not sure what this is for as well. The food alone would have been a 5 star, but I do have to knock them down a star for the music being so loud that you literally have to be 4-5 inch from them to talk and listen. I placed my order via phone and the waitress had to go somewhere else to hear what I was saying...

    Mussels
    Jonathan G.

    This spot is really good. The Mariscos taste fresh and always hits the spot! I've been coming here for a while now, since moving to Seattle.

    Ceviche tower
    Debbie M.

    Definitely a place to go to get an unusual dish....ceviche tower...waitresses were very friendly...only problem was the music was too loud...had to shout to talk to my hubby

    Airport across the street.
    Lynnette Q.

    Pros: Langoustin sauce is very delicious!! Service was amazing. They have a variety of liquor at the bar and the establishment is very clean! Cons: Mussels stayed in the broiler too long - making it dry. Camerones al mojo de ajo is okay, but the rice was a complete curve ball for us! It's uncle Ben's rice with veggies. We were NOT expecting that at all! However, I will say....I'd rather they splurge on the seafood than the rice, so I don't mind it. Expectations: Shared parking with nearby business. Booming mexican music - we loved it!

    La charola
    Monica S.

    Ok so we took my in laws here for dinner and ordered the super charola, loads of micheladas and of course the empanadas. To say that we left absolutely no crumbs would be an understatement. Our family absolutely loved it! They raved about the diablo or some spicy sauce and the rice, which caught us out of left field. Definitely a favorite for sure!

    Langostino
    Liezle I.

    HIDDEN GEM! I have never seen so much seafood in a Mexican restaurant since Miami. It's almost overwhelming, it's hard not to try multiple things. Decided to stop in to see what the hype is about and I must say they have some good drinking food. Onto the food, as expected it will be a little bit pricer but totally worth it in my opinion. I love how they start you off with ceviche, and I believe it's made with fish. Everything we ordered was super flavorful & loaded! My favorite was the Langostinos & ceviche tower (check photos attached). The Langostinos had such a nice flavor with soooo much garlic. Service was great! Most likely will be coming here to drink & eat delicious food, must try.

    Chips and fish ceviche

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    Love it. Daniela was the best waitress! The food was great along with their customer service and ambiance of the place.

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    Amazing food some of the best ceviche I've ever had!Shrimp CevicheShrimp CevicheShrimp Ceviche

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    Yummy! Great place for drinks and the food was amazing also! We loved the chorizo bean dip

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    Absolutely delicious! Great music, vibe, food and service! The mango margarita...... WOW! ‼

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    el servicio de personal son muy atentos y las señoritas muy guapas los chavos de la barra muy higienícos exelente atencion

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    2.2 mi
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    This place is really good and authentic! I stopped in and have had tacos and the wet chicken…read moreburrito. Super yummy! They have a sauce station too and plenty of places to sit. Friendly service too. I think this is a pretty well kept secret and if you know...you know type of place. I definitely will be back and recommend this spot!

    This spot feels like a family-run place with a lot of regulars, which always adds to the charm…read more It's definitely not fancy, but you know exactly what you're getting when you walk in--solid, authentic Mexican food in a casual setting. The service was great--everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. The menu is pretty extensive, especially when it comes to tacos, so there are plenty of options to choose from. I tried the asada, carnitas, birria, and adobada tacos. All were decent, with the birria being my favorite. The other meats weren't bad by any means, but they were a bit on the drier side compared to some other taco spots I've been to. The rice and beans were pretty standard--exactly what you'd expect, nothing particularly standout. One thing I really liked, though, was the self-serve salsa bar. It's always a plus being able to customize your flavors. One thing to note is that you do need to bus your own table, but considering the price and portion sizes, it feels fair and worth it. Overall, a solid spot for a casual meal. I'll definitely be exploring more of this area of Renton--there seem to be a ton of authentic Mexican restaurants nearby. We went late at night, so options were a bit limited at the time, but this was a good find.

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    I'm surprised I haven't gotten to review this place; the first time I came here to eat was 3 or so…read moreyears ago; this place is too good to pass up! For this visit I only did takeout, though I did get a chance to go inside with my friends as we were waiting for our orders. It's bright and extremely casual inside with ample seating, though nearly everyone that came in did takeout like we did. And there were people constantly coming in and out for the food here! Staff was quick in prepping everything and asking if we wanted extra sauce on the side. I got their carnitas plate, and as a takeout portions are huge here! Meat was flavorful, tender and savory; the jalapeños added a nice spice to the dish; and the extra sauces on the side added even more spice onto it that I enjoyed. The dish was wrapped well in a disposable aluminum plate and covered as well. This went for all of our orders, which included the burrito plate and taco salad. This place is easily one I'd come back to for Mexican food at a great price and quality!

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    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant

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    4.6
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    Came here with a friend during the week after our first dining choice was closed. It was a whim we…read morefollowed through on and initially my friend was uncertain when we entered because there was only one person sitting there, no one else in sight, and the space was dimly lit. But just as I was convincing her to give it a moment the staff came out from the back with orders, saw us, and we were quickly seated by the window. The space has been converted and feels that way, like the fingerprints of the previous tenant has not been erased. The menu is extensive with all the typical dishes we see in Mexican restaurants with very reasonable costs. They offer a few alcoholic drinks including margaritas, which I found to be splendid and perfectly balanced. The food also was tasty. I ate the enchiladas especial which seemed like fairly typical enchiladas and I mean that in the best of ways. The service also was great. Our waitress checked in on us often, was super polite and friendly, and was prompt with our bill. All in all a wonderful lunch!

    First time here and came in on Sunday. The place was full due to the weekend buffet…read more The wife ordered cafe de olla that was watered down, no flavor. I ordered a mimosa that was mostly OJ. I didn't take a picture. I had machaca, the flavor was ok but the food wasn't hot. Wife had huevos rancheros which she said they were ok. The service was bad. I had to get up to get my tortillas from the buffet isle. Waitress never came back to check on us after bringing our food. I had to get up to ask for my tab and pay at the counter. Their focus on the weekend was obvious, they focus on their buffet. I'll be trying other places near by. This is definitely not the place for me.

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    Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go.   I recommend to sit down!
    Inside as you walk in. Plenty of open space, and ready for either sitdown or to-go. I recommend to sit down!
    Jaguar Mexican Restaurant
    Right on Williams Avenue, pick up your mail at the US Post Office and walk on over for a bite at Jaguar.

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    Drove by this almost everyday and decided to give it a try. They're located in a corner of a very…read morebusy street, so make sure you make the right turn!! I accidentally turned to early, but decided to park and walk there. Plenty of parking at the location and definitely tons of seating inside. Clean and bright, makes it welcoming when you're having lunch. I had the carne asada burrito and my boyfriend had the California burrito. Their salsa bar was stocked with options of mild-hot salsa and I love it! I wished they had cilantro, but the picked carrots and jalapenos were good enough. I truly enjoyed the carne asada burrito. The flavor was great and it was full of meat! Wish it was a bit hotter. On the other hand, my boyfriend's burrito was extremely hot! I think it was the cheese? He enjoyed it. Would totally come back!

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    5 Hermanos Mexican Restaurant

    5 Hermanos Mexican Restaurant

    4.2
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    2.9 mi
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    This place is such an unassuming hidden gem in the North Benson Center…read more From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a super friendly host who seated us right away. Shortly after, a very kind gentleman brought us waters along with chips and salsa, which was appreciated. The chips were pretty standard Mexican restaurant chips--not my favorite. They tasted slightly greasy, even though they didn't appear to be. The salsa had good flavor but was quite thin. Our waitress greeted us within a reasonable amount of time, took our drink order, and returned with our drinks to take our food order. Since it was our first visit, we tried a few different items. I ordered the steak fajitas, which were flavorful and came with a generous amount of onions and peppers, many with a nice char (which I loved). The steak was tender and well seasoned. I do wish they offered the option to mix multiple proteins. I also ordered a ground beef hard-shell taco on the side, and it was great--the shell didn't taste stale like you often find at many Mexican restaurants. My dining partner enjoyed his meal as well. The only downside was the manager or owner standing near the computer station by the entrance for much of our visit, frequently watching the dining room. Since we were one of the first few tables, it felt a bit uncomfortable at times, even though I'm sure it wasn't intentional. Overall, this has quickly earned a top-two spot for Mexican restaurants in Renton for us. We'll definitely be back.

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