Came here with a friend during the week after our first dining choice was closed. It was a whim we followed 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! read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Especial - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

Food is always on point. Service is quick. Place is clean.. I get the steak mulitas and a side of rice. You get a lot of food for the price. They're very consistent. One of my favorite spots in Renton for Mexican food. read more

Not a bad spot, the server was super nice and the food was ok. The salsa was too watery though, not enough chunks. Also a Lil too dim in there, though maybe that was just my eyesight. Music was nice. Might try a different dish if I came again. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

First time here and came in on Sunday. The place was full due to the weekend buffet. 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. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Café de olla - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

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There is no lack of Mexican cuisine in Renton. It's just an opportunity to try them ALL! One is Jaguar Mexican Restaurant, located right off of Williams Avenue next to the US Post Office in Downtown Renton. A teeny-tiny bit off the beaten path, but it makes a nice presence nonetheless. It was a Saturday, so there is a small front of the house staff of two, and wonderful crew in the back making your meal. It is pretty much a full menu, but Jaguar is more designed for your casual sit-down experience. Which was just fine with me. Meals also came with complimentary chips and salsa, and your meal came in with ready made sauces for your individual order as well. For me it was Chicken Enchiladas with Mole sauce that comes with of rice and beans! They do have caldos, and tacos of course, but don't miss out on their other classic Mexican offerings as well. See you Downtown, and if you're picking up your mail, come visit Jaguar! #JaguarMexicanRestaurant read more

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This place is pretty legit. Authentic feel, nice helpful staff. Their molcajete is huge! I've never seen one with mini quesadillas inside before. Decent price for it too. Also tried their oreo milkshake for dessert which was really good. Will come back here in the future. My only complaint is that they don't have beer on draft, but they make a mean michelada! read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Molcajete! - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

I got the shredded beef enchilada plate with green sauce. The beef was flavorful and moist. The green sauce had a slight kick but was awesome. Beans and rice were also delicious. The quesadilla must've been good since my kid didn't complain and ate most of it. Staff was friendly and attentive. Overall a very good experience and if in Renton again, I would return. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Cheese Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

I've been by this place a few times, but have never tried it. A friend really likes it, so today I decided to get lunch there. I went during the lunch hour and placed an order to go, which was a Chimichanga plate. The restaurant is charming and clean - nice atmosphere. The first thing I noticed was that the person taking my order (who was very nice), was also in the back cooking, so I am guessing they were short staffed. My to-go order took 30 minutes and the restaurant was not crowded. I eat Mexican food often, so maybe I'm a tough critic. The chimichanga was overcooked, a little rubbery and the meat was dry - I wondered if it had been heated up in a microwave. The rice was a bit hard so I'm not sure how fresh it actually was. The beans were fine, although not very warm. All in all, I finished the beans but did not eat the rest of my order. I might try them again - maybe it was an off day, but I'm on the fence. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

This restaurant is very casual but they have good authentic Mexican food and we always come for our cravings of steak tacos, delicious! They give a complimentary chips with three different kinds salsa with different levels of spiciness! Service is always polite and fast. Will recommend this place. read more

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I go here for takeout regularly. I have watched the woman that owns it (I don't know her name) bust her ass to build this place into a spectacular restaurant with minimal staff over the past several years. I once saw her carry a tray of food, answer the phone, and hand someone a pen all in one smooth movement. This lady is a one woman show! Her ability to stay cool when the place is SLAMMED is admirable. She never looks stressed. There is also a dude that often works the counter who is always super friendly no matter how busy it is. Jaguar has now hired a bit more staff and they are all nice. The décor is super cool and fun as well. The entire space is welcoming. I have never seen the Chef or cooks, but I cannot write this review without specifically mentioning them. The food coming out of the kitchen is consistently good and keeps me coming back. Thank you to the staff in the kitchen. You are appreciated and recognized. Some menu highlights in no particular order of preference: Chilaquiles, Breakfast Burrito, Huevos Con Chorizo, Huevos Rancheros, or Machaca Eggs are all great for breakfast. The chorizo is REAL good! The Carne Asada Eggs Benedict actually made me a better person. For me, that might be the best thing on the menu and the potatoes that come with it are seasoned with some kind of Mexican magic. The carnitas within any vessel are spectacular! (Maybe even better than El Kiosko's, which is no small task.) Burritos are often a go to and I get the Taquitos for game day. There are other things I like, but I don't want to list the entire menu... Jaguar is a gem in downtown Renton. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. Thank you to the staff who is great and specifically the owner! Writing this has made me hungry... read more

This place is just awesome! Food is delicious and tons of options. They just started a buffet and totally reminded me of a high-end resort in Mexico. Fresh hand made tortillas, great soups and amazing service. My favorites are the Molcajete, chillaquiles, all the soups, and the whole fried fish. You won't be disappointed. read more

Can't find my photos - the place is full of cute little jaguars. :) Unassuming and friendly spot right in the heart of old Renton. Nice service, good portions served with a smile. My better half loved her enchiladas and I enjoyed my tamales. Street parking around lunchtime was a bit of a concern but it turned out just fine. I thought the pricing was reasonable as well. Recommended if you like Tex-Mex. read more

My lady and I love the molcajete at Jaguar. It has all of our favorites and is plenty for us to share for date night. The restaurant is generally not overcrowded, always has enjoyable music playing, and staff are friendly and consistent with their service. This is a fantastic spot in Renton and I would recommend it any fans of Mexican food. read more

Ive been to this restaurant probably once or twice a long time ago. I'm never in the renton area and when I am, I normally don't gravitate to Mexican food but we were in the area and hungry after a long day of fishing and I'm glad we stopped by to check it out again. We ordered quesabirria tacos, a carne asada burrito, a kids quesadillas meal for my nephew and horchata. The quesabirria tacos was hands down the best Birria I've tasted. The tortilla was crispy, meat was tender, good amount of cheese, each bite was so good I could order more. It came with 4 quesabirrias with consume. Price was very reasonable for the amount of tacos you get. I didn't get to try the burrito but my husband liked it. I wasn't a fan of the horchata, it had a lot of cinnamon, every sip I took cinnamon powder was coming up, not sure if they mixed it all the way or i got the bottom of it but we will definitely be returning, food was so good! Service was great as well & there are lots of seating! read more

Best Mexican food in Renton and the greater east side all along Renton to Bellevue. Rice and beans are perfect moist and warm. Tacos with carnitas cannot be beat--fresh tender and flavorful not try. Birria beef also the best of beef steak. Service is excellent. One should not go anywhere else. Jaguar! read more

This restaurant serves really delicious quesabirria tacos!! If I was rating them just on this item alone, it would definitely warrant five star consideration. I also ordered asada fries and empanadas (which were recommended by the restaurant employee). The asada fries were tasty, but the disappoinment for me is that it's rare that you run out of fries to pair with the asada and all the other toppings. For $15, they could really provide a bit more fries. This also led to a secondary critique. The carne asada was pretty salty when eaten by itself. I was excited to try the empanadas since it was recommended and the lady said they were really good. I ordered 2 beef and 2 chicken and expected a flavor explosion of tender meat and cheese in a deep fried crust. To my disappointment, it was dry and lacked flavor...I was expecting shredded beef and shredded chicken, but they use ground beef and ground chicken. The pineapple agua fresca was refreshing with bits of fresh pineapple - highly recommend trying it. The horchata was good but had a powdery texture. Overall, the restaurant seems clean and has a very nice Mexican vibe. It seems like the restaurant turns into a karaoke bar late night. I wish they'd provide some chips with each order like most other Mexican restaurants. As others have mentioned if you're looking for great food value, this is probably not the place for you. I'll definitely come back for the quesabirria! read more

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This place is excellent. The service was great. The food was unbelievable good. I couldn't believe how authentic and flavorful the food is. I ordered mole enchiladas and asada fries. The price was great as well. When I travel I will always stop by this place! read more

Food was excellent as well as the service. Food came out very quickly. Waiter was very attentive. Portion was plentiful. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Chile Relleno Queso Plate - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

Amazing tasty food authentic Mexican dishes ! Buffet style options on the weekends between 9am-2pm with a vertity of options !

Quaint diner feel with lots of televisions along the walls. Clean but could maybe use a refresher. Especially considering the newer places around this area. They have an excellent food hygiene rating which I always appreciate. Unfortunately, all the food was pretty dry, bland and overcooked. I was able to make it work with lots of salsa but everyone at our table was in agreement on this. Service was very friendly and but remember not to wait for the check and pay at the counter. We had some fun with paper straw wrapping wars but I'm not sure we'll make it back here considering that there are some other interesting options in the neighborhood now. read more

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Authentic Mexican food! Our family comes here at least once a month when we make the trek down to Renton for my kids haircut. We always get their carne asada burrito, carne asada tacos, and their delicious birria tacos. The staff are so friendly, establishment is clean and spacious, and it helped our young kids love raw onions and cilantro! My 8 year old says his favorite food is now the carne asada taco and can eat 3 on his own. They recently corralled the soda section so you can't get free refills though. But still, highly recommend! read more

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This is one of my reliable go-to spots for a good burrito in Renton! I particularly enjoy their asada burrito. And if I'm feeling extra special, I get the California burrito (which has fries inside, yum!) Their service is fast and prices are reasonable. I called in ahead of time and had no problems picking up my order. Even though I didn't dine in, the staff was friendly and made me feel welcome. I'll definitely swing by again! read more

Food and service was good. Highly recommend if looking for good authentic and cost friendly Mexican food.

Solid food and friendly service. We never leave hungry! We especially love going for breakfast, but it's tasty all day.

Very ordinary Mexican food, guacamole bland, the reviews lured us here but wouldn't come again. The asada fatty. The place is clean though read more

Great food, friendly service, nothing fancy but I don't need fancy when the food is yummy!

Excellent authentic Mexican food. The 'Caldo de Res' is our favorite followed by the 'Chile Relleno, and the 'Chilaquiles Divorciados.' Also, the service is top notch. The restaurant is centrally located and very family oriented. read more

My go to spot for tacos & pina colada Absolutely amazing service and the prices are good too! read more

Food was bomb. We ordered brunch - mole chilequiles w side chorizo & carne asada Benedict. We asked for extra lime and red onion to cut the heaviness of flavors (not a bad thing at all!). Wasn't super busy but steady for a Saturday morning, and service was good. I like the string lights, too! Super solid, will def come back. read more

Authentic, delicious, and kind staff. I'd come again. We tried shrimp taco plate and carnitas plate. Very good! read more

Visited this place a few times while in town. We tried a few of their dishes such as, the carne azada, sopes, tacos,mulitas and torta de milanesa. The ingredients are fresh and full of flavor. Their salsas are spicy & and delicious! I was surprised to find authentic-flavorful Mexican food in Washington. As a Californian surrounded by Mexican restaurants I can honestly say this place has better food than my near by restaurants in CA. If you're looking for delicious food & great customer service, this is the place! read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Mixed fajitas with handmade tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

This place had the best flan that I went there twice just to get it again. I was visiting Seattle for the first time and it made such a nice dessert to enjoy in my hotel room after a long day of exploring. Would definitely return here again. read more

Hands down the best carnitas I have ever had period. Service was quick, salsa was excellent, staff was very friendly. WOW!

This felt like a very authentic Mexixan restaurant with a lovely ambiance. Besides what you would expect for a Mexican restaurant in terms of chips and salsa, they provided us 3 more various salsa options at no extra cost and without any prompting, either! The entree was delicious and tasted fresh. Service was prompt and with a smile. The prices are about average, but it delivered well above and beyond my expectations overall. Well worth your time and money to come here if you've got a taste for Mexican food. 10/10 stars in my opinion! read more

Came here for a mid pub crawl food break. The California burrito with carnitas was good, and the salsa options ran the gamut from flavorful to spicy, all being excellent. Casual atmosphere, good michelada and friendly service. Our server came back 3 times because of drunkenness and he didn't mind at all. I'm planning to bring my family back here as it feels kid friendly. read more

We placed a to-go order for tonight's dinner (it's Mother's Day and I really wanted tacos), and the experience was really disappointing. My husband called in at about 11:30 this morning and specified that we would pick up our order at 5:30. When I arrived to pick up the food a few minutes after 5:30, they were not at all prepared for me. I had to recount the order before they remembered that we'd called in, then I had to wait another 10-15 minutes. Generally I'm understanding about there being a wait, but we had legitimately given them a 6-hour notice on the order. When I got home, I discovered that the veggie tacos I had ordered were NOTHING like what had been advised on the website. Their site promised a wide mix of sautéed vegetables (see screenshot); what I got was some pics, lettuce, and a slice of avocado with sour cream (see photo). I'm vegan (so sour cream is a no-go) and don't like avocado, so I couldn't eat it and I ended up having to place an order from somewhere else. My kids were really hungry, so they ended up eating before my new order was ready--all in all, the complete opposite of the Mother's Day family dinner I was hoping for. On the plus side, my kids said their tacos were pretty good, so that's a positive. read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - 3 Veggie Tacos Plate as noted on their website. - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

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I guess I've learned my lesson. This time the driver took off with my food. It's happened before and I've complained to GH. This time I am writing about it. Yelp is great service and there are great restaurant but this is too much. I've caught the driver before but this time I was too slow. Never again. read more

Best tacos I've had in a long time both times I've came here they didn't disappoint, the meat is very flavorful and seasoned 10/10 recommended my daughters steak burrito was also really good and huge for $7.50 read more

Jaguar Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

Great Lunch Spot, Modern Mexican Express. Only adequate for a Sunday Dinner, as I found out. Hot, Clean, Well-Made, Good Portion, Inexpensive, but only reminiscent of authentic dishes. Food - Yes, it was fresh and pleasantly prepared. A few takeaway points: Chix-Dry, Camarrones Diablo - lacking the namesakes Chile Sauces and having petite shrimp(even by shrimp standards.) Skip any of the Palomas. If you have interest in Palomas or a mixed drink. Not an unpleasant beverage, just not either a Paloma or a cocktail. Recommend sticking with a simple bucket of beer. read more

Great taco Tuesday's. Inexpensive, great service, family owned. .99 Cent street tacos on tuesday.