Our first time here, amazing! Not your standard Mexican food, best I've had... a fantastic find! Homemade Chips! Thin, crisp, and nicely seasoned. Great Salsa and quac! We split the brisket enchiladas. They were awesome! This will be a regular stop for us! Well we are back! 3 days later on our return to SeaTac. Sharing the seafood enchiladas, FABULOUS!!! read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Brisket enchiladas and homemade chips, salsa, and quac -- Tasty! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First time in there, earlier tonight: The Good: attentive staff, varied menu (which, considering it's all TexMex, is a real accomplishment), ceviche tostada, NY strip asada, Poblano Chicken flautas, bacon refried beans, flour tortillas, warmed salsa, [[HIGHLIGHT]]vibe, engaged manager, paintings, Columbia City is fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Bad: not a damn thing The Outstanding: they had to close for emergency pipe repairs the night we had a reservation; the team went above and beyond to explain what was going on and help us find our way there once things were rolling again. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - NY New York Strip Carne Asada (Available after 4pm) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I decided to give Jackalope a couple more tries and I can honestly say this is definitely somewhere that I'd like to be a regular at. The staff continues to offer great service and are super friendly. I have been to Jackalope two more times in the last year and I am obsessed with the flat nachos. Let me tell you, this is how nachos are supposed to be - equal amount of cheese, jalapeño and protein on each piece. This is the role model for all nachos. FYI, they only serve the flat nachos during dinner. The quesadilla was quite delicious too especially with adding on Jackalope's own hot sauce (it's got a nice kick to it!!) read more

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This place has been on my list to try.. and I was kind of disappointed. Prices are a bit high for the amount of food you receive.. and the flavor was lacking. Very bland and forgettable. The complimentary chips were amazing. Salsa was a bit runny and sweet for me. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. It was just okay for almost $30. Lacking in seasoning and amount. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I honestly wouldn't come back but it's a good date spot to hangout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Wild Gulf Shrimp Fajitas Pequeno - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything clicked on this first visit to a well known location in Columbia City. Fish tacos were a hit...great fish and perfectly crisp. Drink specials were good, notably the "neighborhood bottle." Service was very good...geared to making us feel welcome and meeting our needs. read more

I've been here twice now with my boyfriend and have tried the cowboy breakfast with steak, breakfast tacos, breakfast burrito, and huevos rancheros. The cowboy breakfast with steak is my favorite. One thing to note is the steak isn't cooked consistently. On my first visit, it was cooked perfectly, but on the second, it was dry, tough, and too chewy. I really enjoy their seasoned over-easy eggs and toast. My boyfriend liked the breakfast burrito more than the huevos rancheros. The restaurant isn't too busy during lunchtime and it's very easy to get reservations. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Cowboy breakfast with steak and huevos rancheros - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good that I ordered two!! Fresh, juicy and flavorful. Service was swift and friendly. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Ceviche tostada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Elevated Tex Mex. We went here for Brunch and were not disappointed! Starter set the tone, with really tasty, fresh, seasoned warm tortilla chips, warm salsa and perfect guacamole. Bloody Maria had tasty mix and we all enjoyed our meals! Stand out was Migas breakfast with jalapeño sausage. I added brisket for $4 to my Divorsiotos (eggs and bacon flavored beans!) Soo good, my friends are actually regulars here and they have a rewards card where they get points. Definitely will be back! Many thanks to Graham for such a welcoming vibe and great service. Cheers! read more

Second time here in Seattle and not disappointed! They have a really good brunch and $5 mimosas (several flavors!). There is a great food selection and everyone enjoyed their food (my friend loved the breakfast tacos!). I got the Huevos Rancheros and it was very tasty. Graham was our server ans he was so attentive despite being the only server and bartender! We will definitely be back on the next trip! read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Huevos Rancheros - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tex mex. Salsa comes out steaming hot to the table. Guacamole is bright. Tortillas MUST be housemade fresh (coming from a baker myself) bc their so chewy and have a lovely bite. Wow, will come back read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Brisket tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been wanting to try out Jackalope for a while now and finally came by! My husband and I came in for lunch on a Saturday morning. We made reservations but it didn't seem necessary around 11am. However, by noon there were people waiting for tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant had an enjoyable ambiance and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started out with the chips, queso and salsa. The queso was SO good, we gobbled it up so fast! Queso has been something I've been really missing from Texas and this hit the spot big time. Then we shared the large order of skirt steak fajitas and that was plenty for us to eat. It was good, but didn't quite live up to our Texan expectations. However, we will definitely be returning to try some of the other items on the menu! read more

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We came here after a recent Yelp experience at the Fremont Brewery nearby and a recommendation from the bartender there. We had a nice server who was very nice, attentive and helpful albeit very busy. He was only one of two visible people out front doing everything from bartending, hosting, waiting tables, refilling items and bussing. Lots to do here! They brought out some seasoned chips and warm salsa. I have never had warm salsa. Warm chips, yes but not warm salsa. They were a nice take on the normal servings of chips and salsa. Loved this! For lunch, I had Texas Brisket Tacos which came with two tacos on the larger order. It also had some rice and beans with it. They were very yummy. My son had the Burrito Divorciado which was cut in half with one side having a white sauce topping and the other having a red sauce topping (maybe in keeping with the divorce theme for this dish?). My wife had the Rajas Enchiladas con Mole Boracho which also had rice and beans on the side. The waiter said they have a relationship with Jacks BBQ (which I am very fond of) and they supply the brisket daily (possibly other meats too?). Awesome! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good service, good food and a large seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jackalope has done Tex Mex right! read more

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I was so excited to finally try this place! I love how they have unique dishes featuring Texas BBQ items fused with Tex-Mex dishes. The chips and salsa ($3.5) were warm and addictive. We split the chicken and beef combo fajitas ($26.5) for small and they were delicious! They somehow made chicken breast flavorful and tender. Steak was a bit chewy. BF enjoyed the margarita as well ($14). We weren't given a second one because I had forgotten my ID at home (?) which is understandable but was a little annoying, lol. Really cool, sophisticated but homey interior. Located in downtown Columbia city. read more

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Our group stopped by Jackalope for a late weekend brunch, and the food was both tasty and interesting! I'd give Jackalope a 4.5 out of 5. For starters, we ordered the chips and salsa and guacamole to share. The tortilla chips came out fresh and warm and well-seasoned, and were truly bottomless. We were all quite hungry that day, and we enjoyed the constant refills of warm chips as we were waiting for our food. For my entree, I got the French toast with jalapeno cheddar sausage on the side as an extra addition. The French toast slices were quite generous and large and had a wonderful fluffy texture, and the orange syrup added a unique flavor to the toast. I hadn't tried anything like the jalapeno cheddar sausage before, but it was tasty and not too spicy. I usually don't care too much about presentation, but the creative plating of the toast, sausage, and orange slices was also a nice touch :) The meal was delicious, unique, and very filling. Even if you don't live near Columbia City (we don't), Jackalope might be worth going on a little adventure to try! read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - French toast with jalapeno cheddar sausage add-on - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hard to find Tex mex around Seattle so this place is a gem for that alone. Came with a large group and our server was friendly, helpful, and attentive. The mango chicken salad was tasty, with plenty of nicely grilled and well-seasoned chicken. That said, I didn't love that the "mango" part of it is mostly dried mango - definitely would've preferred fresh. If you order one thing here, the chips and salsa are a unique standout, especially for the price. They season and warm the chips, and the warm salsa was surprisingly good. Overall 4 stars since the prices are pretty steep for what you get but the food and drinks themselves are solid. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Mango Chicken Salad (no cheese) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here on a Monday night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome date spot for elevated Tex Mex.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] First up was the server Paul. Super friendly and attentive to us. We had the manager check on us who was very nice as well. Better service than most restaurants in the city The food was awesome. I had the Rockfish fajitas with shrimp. Perfectly cooked hot plate veggies, delicious beans and rice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely recommend this place for a nice family dinner or a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend checking out that delicious margarita menu too read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I hesitated because the menu is different from other Mexican restaurants I've been to and it was not crowded- which is a sign as to whether the he food is any good or not.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But I was pleasantly surprised at least the dish I ordered was really good. I had the tacos de papa. I had never heard of tacos filled with mashed potatoes and corn. Somehow it works and was quite delicious. It came with two tacos, refried beans and rice. I ate the entire thing! Husband had a mango salad which he liked and my brother had the mushroom fajitas. My brother is a light eater unlike me who eats everything in sight. He ate less than half of his and was full, so we took it home. Young waitress said my dish is her favorite, so I must of hit the jackpot! You must try the tacos de papa! I would definitely go back. read more

While still outside on the sidewalk- I could smell the unmistakable goodness of fajita's sizzling over a flame. As I came to my senses, I realized that Graham, the man who is all things Jackalope, was inviting me and recommending his best dishes. Talk about great service! Hey Graham, thanks for a great day. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Tex-Mex at its Best - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My first time at the restaurant and was so excited because I've been wanting to eat here for weeks. Regrettably, the server was somewhere else tonight and ruined the experience. He first told me that the drink I ordered, la pina, was a slush only. It's not. I went on to order birria tacos. What arrived didn't look like birria tacos, but I gave the benefit of the doubt...until birria tacos arrived for the next table. It was a totally different dish. We planned to order dessert to go but decided against it after those two issues. Queso, three drinks, two entrees = $160 with tip. Such a disappointment. read more

Awful tough brisket that was way too Smokey to eat. Then get the bill and they want me to pay their employees what they won't with a 3% charge that they pocket. Then they want to scapegoat the minimum wage as an excuse. How bout you pay your employees what they're worth? Won't be coming back. read more

Went last night with some friends and ordered the chile relleno with chicken tinga and can honestly say it was the best chile relleno I've ever had. The chips and salsa are also some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and the cocktails are good. read more

The brisket, in all its forms, is the undeniable star of the menu. Wondering if you should add it to the queso? Do it. Curious about the grilled cheese tacos with brisket? Absolutely, do it. The restaurant also offers a weekend-only brunch menu, which, in my opinion, features better and more varied options. One standout dish is the chicken tinga flautas--highly recommended. That said, the regular menu can feel a bit pricey, with items like a single taco with rice and beans costing $16. Our next item to try is the enchiladas. As we were leaving the restaurant, we spotted a plate of them on a neighboring table and immediately decided they need to be on our list for next time. The service is fantastic, with incredibly hospitable servers and bartenders. I also appreciated their December promotion, where patrons received red envelopes to redeem a surprise during January--a thoughtful and fun touch! read more

Fabulous fresh artistic as experimental food Very fun, attentive detailed thorough service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]lovely lowlit comfortable friendly ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff appear to have fun being here. recommend for a nice time. read more

It's such a fun and delicious spot for Tex-Mex food. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. I love the variety and dishes you don't normally see on menus. I ordered the Texas Brisket Tacos which is accompanied by beans and rice. The brisket was moist. The brisket also worked well with the onions, peppers, and cheese. The rice and beans are okay, it was a little too soft and bland to my liking. A great place to grab a drink and some bites to eat if you're in the Columbia City area. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tex Mex margarita was great. Chips, salsa and guacamole , Mango chicken salad and can't forget about dessert, the churros everything was delightful. Good customer service. read more

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I hadn't realized this place was owned by the same people as Jack's BBQ, but I like Jack's! I went here for my friends bday dinner. I ordered the brisket enchiladas with a mango mojito and my friend got the chicken enchiladas with a cucumber mint cocktail. Also got chips and salsa to share. Impressions are: -vibe reminded me of the Matador but with more lighting/brighter -a little pricier than other places. The brisket enchiladas were $25 and the chicken enchiladas were $19 I think? I didn't try the chicken ones but the brisket ones were a little smoky. The beans it came with were also so delicious and I loved dipping the chips in them -chips and salsa had free refills and were $3.5 to start. Chips had chipotle powder on them -drinks were super delicious. Didn't taste strong but was enough to feel a little tipsy. Both the drinks we got were great -service was good. We felt forgotten once or twice but it was a busy night with what didn't seem like a ton of waitstaff. When we got to go boxes and the waiter saw I was putting the remaining chips in my box, he asked if I wanted him to "top it off" with more chips so he went and got me another handful! Very nice of him to do that! -total came out to be I think $86 or so for the two entrees, 2 drinks, and chips and salsa read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Mango mojito drink (+ cucumber mint cocktail in the back) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I absolutely love the food here but what I don't like is the SERVICE. They don't answer the phones. I usually call my order in and pick it up when I get there but oftentimes they don't answer the phones and I'm forced to place my order face to face. Online ordering isn't possible because there isn't an option online to omit beans from my order. There was this one time I went there and when I walked in, I asked what was up with the phones. He picked it up and it was dead. Not sure how long the phones had been dead and I didn't care. I brought it to his attention hoping that would be it. There have been times when I have been standing at the host stand waiting for my food and the phone just rings (no one standing at the host stand). The phone is cordless, why not just place it in your pocket and still have the business be reachable to potential customers. There have been times (recently) that no one answered the phones and when I got there to place my order, I asked why no one was answering the phones as I had been calling. The guy taking my order was very dismissive as if my concerns about the phones weren't valid (well you're here now, what can we get started for you). Now I have to wait another 20 minutes for my food to be prepared when it could have already been in preparation. I think management changed but the old employees are still there. There used to be a tall slender guy with reddish brown hair and a beard that was truly top notch. I don't see him there anymore. Overall, the food is good. The service could be better. I understand them being busy but my concerns about the phones are truly valid. Just answer the cordless phone or have the host put in his/her pocket and continue with the tasks at hand. No business is that busy that you can't answer the phones or be accessible to potential customers. read more

Where do I start? I'll start with the best - the food is amazing! We didn't initially set out to eat here but our original destination was closed for a private event. Fortunately, it was early and not crowded. We were seated right away. Staff was friendly and attentive. Decor was Seattle eclectic but not dark like some restaurants can be. I can see having a party here and I can't wait to come back and sit at the community table. I ordered the Carnitas and my friend ordered the Chile Relleno. When my dish came, my friend remarked that she thought Carnitas was shredded. This was a "cube o' meat." As soon as I touched it with my fork, it shredded into those beautiful strings of spicy pork that we've all come to know and love. The first bite was absolutely delectable...tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned. The Chile Relleno was probably the best I've ever had and I've had Tex Mex all over the southwest. I can't wait to go again to try more dishes. Parking in Columbia City can be challenging but there are options so give yourself time to deal with that. There are lots and plenty of street parking. I had good parking karma and found a spot up close to the restaurant. read more

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Food: I've had a lot of tacos in the area and honestly these were some of the best I've had in Seattle. I had the potato tacos and asked for the sides to be vegetarian. It was really really good and I'd go out of my way to take the train back to have more tacos. The nachos were also really good. They were bite sized and cute so each chip had all ingredients on it. Idk why no one else does that because it was awesome. Each bite was perfect. The spicy prickly pear refresher was a lovely NA option too. Got churros to go and they were pretty good, though I tend to prefer Spanish style (and these were obviously not given its Tex Mex but I still always try them because churros). There were several veggie options on the menu which was nice too. Service: Fantastic service! My glass was never empty. They checked in regularly but didn't bother me. And she made sure all my food came out in a reasonable time to eat the nachos first. Ambiance: It's a cool and modern place. There's a bar and the location is pretty central. Good people watching. read more

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Had the Burria tacos, churros and mandatory chips & salsa. I actually thought the chips were DELICIOUS. It's like getting seasoning on a dorito chip but better. The churros were also delicious. My birria was tasty but I thought it was missing a little kick to it. The deconstructed visual is exactly what you get. The pickled onions were perfect though. Just wish it had more of a punch of flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our server was so fantastic and the vibes were really cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend for date night but it is on the pricey side. read more

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The carnitas here come from Jack's BBQ, the tortillas are homemade, the refried beans are actually fresh, and they're generous with the avocado. My friends and I were impressed with the prickly pear cocktail, and the carnitas (4.5 stars - docked half a star because the portions were a little small imo). read more

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Great meal. Had enchiladas. Could have gone a little lighter on cheese. So much it was hard to make out the dish underneath. Liked the simple menu. Easy to decide and not get overwhelmed. read more

Solid Tex-Mex restaurant, even after having lived in California most of my life and visited Texas multiple times. Lovely addition to Columbia City downtown! It's always a joy to walk here from our apartment. The chips & salsa are a great deal at only $3 for bottomless. We always get the grande fajitas (the rockfish is my favorite). They also have happy hour on weekdays 2-5pm. Relatively large cocktail menu and they're all delicious! Definitely better to go during non peak hours. They seemed very busy and slightly understaffed when we went on a Saturday night around 7:30. The staff is super friendly and nice though! read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Local Rockfish Fajitas Grande - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cocktail was so good! It was this mezcal infused drink. Super yummy and pretty. Chicken enchilada delicious. Definitely going back.

I'm craving this again as I write this!! I'd go just for the sopapillas (pillowy fried bread served with honey)!! Sopapillas are standard fare in New Mexico and are hard to find, so try them! I insist! Everything was remarkable, from the highly efficient service, cocktails, menu options, to our dinner. We ordered ceviche and pork rinds for appetizers. I would have gobbled up the ceviche all to myself, but I had to share. The chips and salsa were GREAT....but that seems like it might be obvious. I had the Chicken Verde Enchiladas. I would order this again and again. Great flavor, very filling, they were loaded with chicken and very saucy. Did I mention the sopapillas? They are a MUST TRY! Hot out of the fryer, sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with honey and another sauce (was it a jam?). So good! read more

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I highly recommend this Tex-Mex as a former Texan which is saying a lot!! I was shocked when I saw there was a Tex-Mex place here in Seattle, but I was not disappointed one bit. Everything from the appetizers, to drinks and mains was fabulous. All the food had such complex, layered flavors that hit every mark. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is super cute inside and has a pleasant atmosphere with a cool bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the staff were wonderfully helpful, clearly passionate about the place, and willing to answer any questions. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

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Yummy fajitas, fresh tortilla chips, delicious margaritas. Our server was super friendly. read more

Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awful fajitas. It's hard to mess up chicken fajitas, but the chicken was fat and gristle. I had to spit out about half the pieces of chicken. It's a shame because the chips and warm salsa and drinks were good. The server was warm too, though she did not inquire when she noticed most of the chicken set to the side of the plate. It was my first visit and I definitely won't be back. read more

I've been here 3 times now and have had a good experience every time except the last. The first time was just for cocktails and if there's one drink to get, it's the La Pina (if you can handle spice of course). So much flavor - spicy, sweet, savory, just everything you could want in a margarita! The Michelada was mediocre, lacking flavor. We also got the anejo old fashion and that was also delicous. The second time I came was for brunch and everything also went well, great service, good food and drinks. The breakfast tacos were a lot more filling than expected, I ordered 2 of them and could only finish 1.5. The chicharrones were also sooo good and I wish they had it all the time. Now the last and most recent time I came, we had made a reservation for 12pm. A few patrons were late and probably the last person didn't get in until 12:30pm. Our waitress kept checking in on us which was great but the way she would approach us was as if she was annoyed we weren't ready to order yet - mind you we kept an eye on the door in case it got too busy and there was a long wait. She just seemed like she did not want to be there and her body language and demeanor showed it. Food was great though, good portion sizes and lots of flavor in everything we ordered. read more

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Our server, Paul, was great! And we all enjoyed our meals. It was a lovely evening. I had the El Caesar salad with chicken. It felt somewhat healthy and was delicious. My other had the chicken tacos and enjoyed all the flavors. He got whole black beans instead of refried, and I recommend you do too. They were simple but great. A friend had the mashed potato tacos and appreciated how unique they were. We finished with perfectly cooked churros served with 2 sauces. Surprisingly, the strawberry was my fav! read more

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