The kids and I stopped here for dinner on our way back from Westport. The service was great, as was the food. I got the arroz con Pollo and the kids got kids meals with nuggets & quesadilla for one and pizza for the other. The chips and salsa and beans was great, the salsa actually had a little heat to it, which I appreciate. My arroz con Pollo was plentiful and delicious and the kids enjoyed their meals also. read more

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The food there way above par. I expected the same ol "Mexican style" and was pleasantly surprised with great presentation, flavor , and offerings. Service was excellent. Friendly and attentive Clean and spacious seating. read more

Great authentic Mexican food, I wish my home town had an El Sombrero! Service was attentive, perfectly timed, even a second bet was waiting for me before I finished my first, a rarity! read more

My daughter really wanted Mexican food so we came here passing through. The food was not very good. It tasted very flavorless and it was super expensive. Expect to pay at least $15 for anything on the menu. My friend ordered a plate with quesadillas and they were super basic with cheese. To get meat would have been an up charge. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We got our food quickly and they refilled our water frequently. The vibe of the restaurant was pretty tacky and nothing to be remembered. I wouldn't return here again. read more

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Excellent food and service. Authentic large plates and fresh ingredients. Everything came out quickly and hot

I love the lunch buffet here. Totally affordable and delicious! All of the staff is so very nice and attentive.

I was on a temporary on the fringe of Bremerton, a co-worker advised the closest place to get food was Belfair. 1St stop was Burger Claim, I had eaten there in Ground Mound and they had a drive through. What I saw inside this location were prices far beyond the quality of burger I experienced before. I left, headed across the street to a Chinese spot that Yelp advised was open, when I got there, there was a handwritten sign in the window that read Closed Monday, Tuesday. Headed back across the street to a Taco Truck. There was no parking, so I again left. At this point, I had burned up 20 of my 30 minute break. I ended up at El Sombrero. I love Mexican food and the reviews here looked good. Inside, no one spoke much English which made me feel comfortable that the food would be full of flavor and authentic. Unfortunately, nothing was good, the salsa was weak, meat lacked flavor and the rice and beans tastes microwaved. I have head tale that some restaurant serve leftovers from dinner for lunch and maybe that was the case here, but I was disappointed. Everyone was nice and friendly, but the food was a fail. I steer clear of chains like Azteca, mostly because the food isn't authentic, but I hate to admit, Azteca would have been a welcome plate over what I was served here this day. read more

Been going here for years, and they always have the best tortilla soup! I've had many a birthday here, and always come back for more!

I love this restaurant. Their Sombrero burrito is excellent and a good value. I usually don't dine in and just prefer to order on the phone and pick it up to go. The staff are always courteous and have my order bagged and ready to go when I arrive. read more

I felt like I was a member of the family. Warm greetings and excellent service. Personally, the waitress is what makes my meal. Of course the taste is important but, it is second to the service. Our waitress was a little older, funny as hell and took good care of us. The meal was excellent too. read more

Really enjoyed our lunch. The carne asade was great and the refried beans were so nummy!! Have to add to the review and give major props to the staff! The hostess was friendly and very nice and the waitresses we all very wonderful. We'll DEFINITELY be back. read more

El Sombrero - Really good food and nice lunch size portions!!! - Mexican Near Me - Belfair, Washington

The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious. This is becoming my favorite place to eat out.

Worst Mexican food I have ever had, it is definitely white people Mexican food. In fact, it tastes like what I imagine Mexican food would taste like if they served in in a nursing home, bland, no flavor whatsoever, nothing special to make me want to come back. I even came back after they had new owners hoping it would be better and no, it's still bland. The only thing that is remotely OK is that they have a Sunday Buffet, and my children, who have no taste whatsoever, love coming here for that. read more

I love this place and especially the buffet, it's always so good and the staff is super helpful, attentive, and friendly. We go often.

I'm from the Central Valley of CA so am used to amazing and authentic Mexican food from different regions of Mexico. El Sombrero has something for everyone from simple tacos to full sized grilled meals. We've enjoyed good food here several times. Their prices are reasonable and the service is as it should be: polite, friendly, helpful and attentive. Try it! You'll like it! read more

We are loving the food here every time we go. Waiters are friendly and want you to enjoy whatever it is you order. We especially like the chicken and mole, tortilla soup and the polo con crema. The margaritas are very good and you can order a big one or regular size. The salsa is delish! read more

I believe what I ordered was called Arroz con Camarones. It was phenomenal. The shrimp were butterflied & the tail meat was intact on each one. (Prepared by someone much more skilled than myself). Everything was cooked to precision & I believe the chef himself served me my dish. The hostess was very attentive & the entire experience was wonderful. I can't think of anything that could've been better about my meal. read more

Worst Mexican Food Ever! Absolutely no flavor what do ever. I really don't know why this place has so many good reviews. Don't they have no taste buds or something? read more

El Sombrero is an authentic, modern Mexican food establishment located west of Tacoma on the way toward Sahale Eco Village. Inside this restaurant is a fun, colorful atmosphere. When I entered, there seemed to be a buffet bar going on, but I wasn't informed on what or who it was for. Maybe a lunch buffet? Not sure, and I forgot to ask once I ordered. I got a few quick tacos in a combo plate with rice and beans, which was delicious. Loved the chips and salsa here, too - and I'm pretty particular about that. The restrooms were located in this weird back hallway place. Generally the place was clean enough, but not super impressive. I was just happy to have a place to eat that was a decent sit-down restaurant and not fast food. read more

I so wanted to give El Sombrero 4 stars, but I just couldn't do it. My family and I enjoyed our dinner there, and I would certainly go back. It was A-OK. My wife said it was the best Mexican food she's had since we moved to the Kitsap peninsula a year ago. The prices for the margaritas and kids meals were excellent, too. I think my wife's margarita was like $5 and it was HUGE. I had a trio of enchiladas so I could try their mole sauce. The mole was a little wattery, but tasted okay. The food was pretty good. The chips were light and crispy and the salsa was excellent - thick, flavorful, and with some kick. Above average for chips and salsa for most Mexican restaurants around the peninsula. Just like every other place in Kitsap, they serve Pepsi products (bleh). The service was meh. Prompt and polite, but they all looked like they hated their life. No enthusiasm whatsoever. Dead-pan monotone tone of voice and facial expression. Like I said, it was A-OK. Pretty good food for good prices with lackluster service. read more

El Sombrero - the front of a mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Belfair, Washington

Ramiro and his family and staff are super friendly, if you give them half a chance they'll treat you like family. This is our go-to restaurant, not just for Mexican. We have been to just about everywhere, none can compare..... this is the real deal....We attend as often as we can and are NEVER disappointed. Absolutely love El Sombrero "The hat" read more

Delicious Mexican food! I ordered two beef tamales with rice and the vegan beans. So good. The masa around the meat was enough to hold the tamales together but not this massive amount most places use. The salsa with the chips was spicy and flavorful and chunky. If I didn't live over an hour away, I'd be there often. read more

Considering this is the only Mexican restaurant around we decided to give it a shot. It's very subpar; they have something called the "gringo plate" which is slightly inappropriate. "Gringo" just isn't a great term, it's like being called "beaner". Regardless, the beans have no flavor, the guacamole is gross I didn't even touch mine after tasting it. The carne asada is very chewy, had a hard time getting that sucker down. Needless to say their Jarito drinks are the best thing on their menu. The staff is very friendly though, super kind. Just need more seasoning, and better quality food :) would not recommend read more

Dined here again recently on our way back from Hoodsport... And, as usual, another fabulous lunch experience. I thought I read somewhere that they have new owners here... Well, the new owners are doing just as awesomely, with food/service/prices. LOVE IT! I love the fact that it's STILL right around $10 for the lunch buffet and it includes soft drinks. Where do you see this in 2018? Thanks El Sombrero ~~~~ We are devoted fans. read more

Great people and even better food. Hope things get back to normal so we can come inside again.

You'd think that yet another Mexican restaurant tucked away in a strip mall next to a Safeway would lead to a humdrum dining experience, but in the case of El Sombrero you'd be WRONG! They've created an amazing place! There are hand-carved booths and touches of Mexico everywhere. The staff is sincerely HAPPY to see you and they all help each other out, knowing that the customer is king (or queen!). And the FOOD... Simply perfection: Hot, delicious, and affordability-priced! read more

My fiancé and I LOVE this place. The staff here is so friendly, very attentive, quick to service and all around awesome people! Food is always fantastic! Highly recommend to anyone passing through town! read more

Woohoo! As good as it gets! ... yeah, that about sums it up. Of all the restaurants nearby, this is the one my family frequents most. Jose and the staff are all great. I have three young kids, and a picky wife that are always satisfied when we eat here. The decor is nice, the people are great and the food is excellent. read more

Although the food wasn't fantastic, the chips and homemade salsa were pretty good. This place is typical American style Mexican, but it was refreshing to find something decent to eat on our road trip back to Seattle from the Pennisula that wasn't fast food, chain restaurants, or diners. The portions are pretty large and the main dishes a bit expensive for my liking ($10 for a burrito, 13 for a combo) so I would reccomend sharing with a buddy. read more

Was in Belfair for a family trip to the lake for a weekend and we ended up coming to El Sombrero, and to be completely honest, there aren't many restaurants highly reviewed out in this area and we ended up here. I thought I'd give them some love. It's a nice decent sized place, and the food and the service were pretty damn bangin'!!! The wait staff kept checking on us to make sure we always had chips and salsa and something I have never been given at a Mexican restaurant before and that was a bowl of beans to dip your chips in, and yes! it was amazing! And they always made sure our drinks were filled. I ordered 3 tacos (ground beef, chicken, and chili verde) and it came with rice and beans. All 3 tacos were so fricken (sp?) delicious. At the end of the meal they gave us these chips with cinnamon and whip cream on top complimentary! If I go back to this area at some point I will probably come back and try something new! Sooooooo Delicious again! read more

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I ate here with my mom & my son last week. They call their lunch buffet a taco bar, but it's really much more. $7.99 includes pop and dessert - homemade flan & rice pudding, plus some interesting cookies. I'm on a diet, and was able to fashion a delicious salad from their bowl of iceberg, shredded chicken, tomatoes, a few olives, and sour cream mixed with salsa. They also have a variety of burritos & such, conveniently portioned small for the full buffet experience. I wasn't lovin' on the chile rellenos, a particular favorite of mine. But all in all, our food and time were great. read more

This is my default Belfair restaurant. It's decent Mexican food, the staff is friendly and the service is good. The drinks are a little weak for the price but everything else is good. read more

Excellent and friendly service. Very good food. I like that I can call in my order and easily go and pick it up. They accept major credit cards - Visa, Mastercard - I can't remember if they accept others. I had a FANTASTIC pina colada! I like the atmosphere. I rate this 4.5 stars. read more

Tortilla soup, yes please. I came in here for lunch with my wife and left feeling stuffed and happy. I base my first impression on the quality of there tortilla soup and I can say these guys have done it justice. The next time I find myself in need of great Mexican food I will be making a trip here. read more

I stopped doing Yelp reviews for awhile because wbweyone gives people crap about yelping but I've decided it's time to start again, especially since I'm traveling for work/school. Anyway, I just got out of class and decided that tacos sounded like a good choice. Google showed me this place first. It's a small location but easy to find and there was plenty of parking. I was greeted immediately and the hostess was very friendly. I chose to take out my order because it's starting to snow outside. I paid $14 for 3 street tacos with beans and rice. Plus a $3 tip. It's a small town so I was expecting high prices. I got the carnitas. The hostess said they are pre-packaged so I couldn't mix the meat choices. I was trying to wrap my mind around how tacos are prepackaged during dinner time. I think it takes away the fresh street taco taste that most places have. My tacos were very soggy and bland. I don't like giving mediocre reviews but I was not very impressed for the amount I paid. The salsa tasted like it came from a jar at the store and the beans and rice were just okay. I read reviews on google saying the food was bland but didn't think it could be THAT bad, but it was just OKAY. Warm and filling and the hostess was super sweet so the 3 stars are for her and the cool paintings on the wall. read more

Don't hate it, don't love it. As Kristi F. reviewed below, it is definitely American style Mexican... and very family oriented. The dishes are okay - I had chicken fajitas which were average. We've had lots of opportunities to go back and haven't even thought to go there, but I wouldn't shy away from it either if someone suggested it. When we did go, it was around 8:30pm on a Friday night... it was SO quiet in there I felt like we needed to whisper. Not empty, just so QUIET. After several margaritas (now THOSE were good!) we were without a doubt the loudest people in there! read more

5 stars for service and food quality. Enough said! family run, best salsa I have had in a Mexican restraunt in a long time. read more

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I must have bad luck because the three times I tried this restaurant I could not recommend it. Either the serving size was small for the money or the wait was really long!. If you had a positive experience you were lucky. Several other people I know have had the same experiences. I was a great restaurant at one time but the owner passed away :( read more

I have been dining here for quite a few years and all through the change in ownership. They have great food and wonderful service. This is also home to my favorite tortilla soup in the area. The restaurant is clean and although an open dining room, the booths offer plenty of privacy and noise control. read more

Excellent family Mexican restaurant. The service and quality of food was excellent and in a world where there is a "family" Mexican restaurant one every other block this is one of the best. The Sangria is excellent and the Tamales are fantastic. Will definitely come back next time we're passing through. read more

El Sombrero - This is a great deal! - Mexican Near Me - Belfair, Washington