We had a last minute need for booze and food we wouldn't regret someplace that would actually still be open on a holiday, so we piled in the car and bit the bullet and drove to La Fuente, and man were we glad we did. The rocks margarita and the sangria were both tasty, though the sangria merely had the expected amount of booze; the margarita they didn't skimp on. The food was phenomenal north Mexican -- the nachos were piled high, the salsa was delicious (and hot!), the tostada and enchiladas were yummy and large enough that we brought home leftovers. We paid a little less that we would have at somewhere like Torero's, but got better food. If I could give 4.5 stars I would -- the difference is the staff, who were a little inattentive (I think they wanted to go home), and the low number of jalapenos in the nachos (I'm picky). But maybe they just wanted to take it easy on us gringos. Definitely going back. read more

This is probably one of the best mexican joints i have ever been to! There salsa is freshly made, and i'm pretty sure the ships are as well... All the food is AMAZING, fast service, friendly people, and the drinks will put a smile on your face and a little pepper in your step... definitely come check this place out!! read more

One of my favorite places to go. The tortilla soup is amazing! I'm typically not a fan but theirs perfect. The staff is always so kind and you can tell the patrons are usually all repeat customers. Everything I've had here is good. read more

Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaave Mexican spot of all times. I have been going here since I was a child...and now that I have a family of my own - we go here as well! The service is exceptional, the food is amazing...and the margaritas are THE BEST! It is for sure very welcoming and comfy...though they are SUPER popular - so come early or expect a wait! Enjoy, I know you won't regret it! read more

When we lived in Washington, this was our place to go for Mexican food. Since we moved to SoCal, we've learned what real Mexican food tastes like. We met friends here for dinner. The margaritas are good, and large. The chips were nice and fresh. Everything else was OK. Not great, not bad. Will I go back? Probably. It's a good place to meet friends and have some good drinks and snacks. read more

Not impressed at all.....the food and service were not just not up to par. I walked in there and waited 5 minutes in the front when there were barely any customers and I could hear the workers chatting. The service was very to the point and the staff didn't even ask me through my meal how everything was. This wouldn't have bothered me at all if the food was good enough but the camarones a la diabla was probably the worst I have ever had. They gave us chips and salsa to start off with. We got through the salsa pretty quick because it was very good. The server brought us some more and this one was pathetic! Did not taste the same as the previous and was just plain watered down. Overall I would have to disagree with the other reviews on here but go and see for yourself. read more

This is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant in the south end, and it has a lot of loyal patrons. Their salsa is delicious, and they do a great job with their grilled meats like carne asada. I especially love the Burrito Asada, which is very satisying when I can't make up your mind between a plate of carne asada and a traditional burrito platter. Their Mexican rice is quite tasty, and that's always a sign of quality, if you ask me. My partner thinks their chicken en mole is outstanding. Their margaritas are large and tasty, too. I brought a bunch of vegetarians (not vegan) to La Fuente recently, and they were mightily impressed by the vegetarian options. One of our friends said it was the best vegetarian Mexican she'd ever had. Their wait staff is friendly, attentive, and efficient. They don't seem to have a lot of turnover in their staff -- I feel like they've all been there as long as we've been going (about 7 years). For food, drink, and service, they get 5 stars. But for atmosphere, it's 3 stars. The inside of the restaurant is decorated in a Mexican village style. It does the the job just fine, but it doesn't add much to the dining experience. In other words, it's lacking the "fantasy" aspect of eating in a well done faux Mexican hacienda, which many gringos (including myself) appreciate. Regardless, the interior could definitely use some refurbishment and refinement to bring out its full potential. It'd be nice to see the restaurant relocate to a standalone building some day with a bit more exterior flair... and with parking that doesn't abut the front windows. The food and the people keep us coming back to La Fuente! read more

Mexican food is my FAVORITE so when visiting Seattle/Renton area I stopped to try La Fuente. I ordered a tamale, chalupa, and an enchilada. It was cooked well but it didn't have that kick I expect from Mexican cuisine. read more

This place is a block away from my apartment, and they have consistently good food here. The portion sizes are just about right (not too huge, which is sometimes the case at other Mexican restaurants), and the food is flavorful; I particularly recommend the mole dishes. Service is incredibly fast and friendly. I moved here from Milwaukee about 2 1/2 years ago (which has an excellent Hispanic neighborhood filled with awesome Mexican restaurants), and one thing I noticed here in Seattle is that it's hard to get really, really good Mexican food. La Fuente at least gets close. And I can walk there anytime I want! read more

Yesterday I had a hard day at work and knew that there was only one thing that would make all things better, Mexican food! This is my second time to La Fuente, i wanted to go a few items before i reviewed. This is a pretty standard small town Mexican/American joint. Everything is smothered in cheddar cheese and drowned in sauce. Burritos are good shredded beef is heaped on and tender but as soon as you get way from the simple things it gets gross. I ordered a chalupa and a chili relleno. The chalupa's shell was pretty flat and soggy and the relleno (my fave Mex dish) was unacceptable. It tasted like burned egg with canned peppers and possibly jack cheese. They decided to go the easy route and make an omelette out of a stuffed pepper dish. I'm used to getting a fresh pepper that has been dipped in a fluffy egg batter filled with gooey cheese. Not sure what this was. I was raised on real Mexican food and no matter how much cheese and salt you cover your food in there is no substitute doing it right and using fresh ingredients. There are plenty of other choices just block away so dont waste your money here. Dan read more

This place is right around the corner and considered our family's favorite Mexican place in the area. We have been going here for over 15 years and it's always been great. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food delicious, and the atmosphere casual. The prices have gone up lately, and so have the crowds-I'm glad they are doing well but I miss our hidden gem of a place. I almost always get the same thing-fish tacos. The fish is grilled and fresh tasting. Comes with excellent and huge serving of beans and rice. They have a lot of combination options, vegetarian options, chicken, seafood, salads, etc. And every table gets warm chips and spicy salsa-so good! read more

While the staff is friendly and the location is convenient, the food is pretty nasty. The refried beans were runny, the rice was dry, this is about on-par with what people in the Northwest consider Mexican food to be. They don't have Horchata, which is OK for Taco Time and Taco Bell, but not a Mexican restaurant. I'd recommend driving down the hill and going to Bigotes de la Villa instead. read more

WARNING they use peanut butter in he enchilada and red sauces. This isn't very visible on the menu but one small print disclaimer on the back. I told waiter my daughter who is 2 and I am not to eat peanuts due to allergy and we need no sauces on our burrito. The burrito comes out slopped in red sauce! He took it back and brought another out. We never had drinks refilled and questions about peanuts in the salsa weren't answered. I won't come back it's just too risky. The food was decent but the risk of peanuts in everything is too high. I only let my daughter eat beans and rice. Restaurants need to learn to quit using major allergens in sauces like peanuts when they advertise as family friendly. I'm a chef and my speciality is Mexican cuisine I never use nuts in my red sauces I use chocolate and tequila. read more

La Fuente - Plates after they fixed sauce error. There is peanuts in sauces beware!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

This joint doesn't look like much on the outside. A crammed and non-descript strip mall shoved well off Sunset, La Fuente was not at all inviting from the street. I came here based on reviews on Yelp especially from the fella who hailed from AZ and called La Fuente the best Mexican food in town. Sorry folks, it's really really not - and far from it. (The best I've found so far is the taco bus in the Saars lot at Rainier Beach.) La Fuente is not bad - it's decent - but I felt like the meal was a gut bomb which is how I would describe 95% of Mexican restaurants in Seattle. In La Fuente's case they second-guess their cuisine by doubling the portions and loading the combo plates with half a head of shredded lettuce, fake cheese, a 1/2 cup of sour cream and more rice and refried beans that anyone could consume. Gross. What lies beneath all that is decent. I had the picadillo enchillada, but burrowing through all the stuff just frustrated me. It's feels extremely wasteful to deliver on the massive portion while cutting corners on the quality of the food. I just didn't trust it from the moment it was set in front of me. And with one look I could tell it contained more calories than I should eat in a single day. Service is excellent and prices decent. The wait staff share responsibilities so that your water glass stays full. The place is very clean and obviously well managed. You can make dinner or lunch here a great experience by ordering ala carte or a small plate. Also, the marg was excellent and it was a bonus to sit in the bar away from the noisy sniveling rug rats. I'm going again - just tweaking my food order and sticking to their basics. read more

Yayyyy!! A mexican restaurant with decent tamales! Portions are huge... Tastes are pretty authentic. Everything was very well seasoned from their beans to the red sauce. Definitely pretty good if you're ever stuck in Renton.... ehhhh read more

Eh... this place is ok. The food here wasn't spectacular to me. I dont understand why anyone would give this place 4 or 5 stars. Maybe I ordered the wrong things? I got a super burrito and it was flavorless so i had to keep adding hot sauce to it. Azteca is even better than this place! read more

I am fairly positive I have tried over 95% of the Mexican restaurants in Renton. I have lived here for 27 years. We have gone here almost ever week since I was born. There chips are by far the best in Renton. There rice is also the best in Renton. There enchiladas are also the best in Renton. The quickness at which you get your order at a nice sit down restaurant is by far the best in Renton. Phenomenal service and their turn over rate for employees is amazing. The same people have been working there for years. This really shows the quality of the business. Well done La Fuentes.... Well done. read more

This is usually our go to mexican restaurant. The free chips and salsa is delicious and they always ask if you would like refills and the food portions are large for good prices! I always pack leftovers because I can never finish my dish! I like going here with my family and the service is great. read more

Been gonig here since I was a wee one. This place was always a family favorite. Though I miss the original crew and the pictures of my family and friends that for so many years decorated their walls, I still LOVE the food. Enchiladas are a staple, but the Pollo a la Crema takes the cake every time. Yum. Great atmosphere, lots of seating, but this place doesn't have any trouble getting packed. I love Mexican Food and La Fuente still holds a top spot on my list. Very family friendly and the food comes out super quick ~ as if they know your order when you walk through the door. Perhaps they can read minds???? read more

The most consistently great service I've experienced. Our servers are ALWAYS extremely respectful, and accommodating - no exceptions. The food is always fresh and delicious, I've never had a reason to complain. The portions are huge, and prices just below average. Recommendation: Tip these folks well, they deserve it! read more

I've been coming here for years. The staff is always friendly and the food is always served freaky-fast. I've never had anything here that I didn't love, but the Nachos and Pollo Al Carbon are my favorites. Highly recommend! read more

If I could give -1000 stars I would. This place is garbage. Microwave food. don't go here I am about to dispute it w my credit card company it's so bad. read more

This review only pertains to the Fish Tacos. Their fish tacos are the best, the fish is not battered and deep-fried but is grilled or broiled (I don't remember exactly). I order fish tacos almost every time I am at a mexican restaurant, so I've had my share, and La Fuente's are the best. read more

Where do I begin? It's my birthday and I want to try something new ( our favorite Mexican restaurant has changed owners and gone down hill ), so after reading reviews on yelp and other sights, I decided on this place. Chips and salsa... Not impressed... So I ordered pollo ala crema, a very simple dish that is the same everywhere. It came out and just by the first impression, no good. There were about ten small pieces of chicken drowning in a runny pink sauce. This dish everywhere else comes with vegetables ie: mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and carrots, this had none. So I grab a tortilla and put in two pieces of chicken, beans and some rice. After the first bite I noticed it tasted a little funky, and soon realized that the sauce tasted like the plastic bag it came out of which in turn made the chicken taste the same... My wife tried it and couldn't even keep it in her mouth. Well here it is 12 hrs later and can I just say that Moctezuma is having his revenge! The margaritas were good, but we will never be back. read more

There was a metal tack in one of my chicken enchiladas and I didn't find it until I bit down on it! I ordered through UberEats and I immediately called the restaurant and spoke to a manager named Adrian. He asked me if I wanted them to re-make my food and I politely declined. I asked for my money back instead and he said he would find out what he could do since they had just started using UberEats and he wasn't sure how the process worked. After a few weeks of playing phone tag with the manager, I gave up on trying to get my money back from this restaurant. I filed a complaint with UberEats and they quickly gave me a refund. read more

La Fuente - Mexican Near Me - Renton, Washington

The style fits a stereotypical Mexican restaurant. The prices and quality were both excellent, but still generic. All of the employees were polite and we received an appropriate amount of attention and it is hard to keep my Diet Coke full. Overall the genericness of the style and food lead to my 3 star rating. La Fuente is a well run restaurant - you know exactly what you will get! read more

The food here seems mediocre to me - nothing to write home about. I have had far better Mexican food elsewhere. I love enchiladas but I was very disappointed with theirs. It was a bit bland. The last time I went I had a tamale and it was dry, dry, dry! I tried smothering in it salsa and sour cream but it did not help. That's what I get for branching out of my comfort zone. The chips were also a bit stale that day and that's not the first time that has happened. On a plus side, the service is great! The staff is super attentive and my water glass never goes empty. read more

Service was prompt and friendly. Sat down immediately and server inquired on drinks. Just water for the moment. Couldn't tell if it was filtered bottles of water that were on the tables. Chips and salsa were spot on and very tasty. Ordered the taco special which the server didn't announce. Three beef tacos, no cheese on a giant oval plate. First bite, the meat was lava hot! But the plate was not hot at all. Was not remotely expecting lava hot meat as the shell was room temp. The Taco special came with a soft drink and we weren't offered that until near the end of the meal. Two tacos were more than enough. Take away boxes were styrofoam - boo. I'll go back again as it's priced right and there is good value there. read more

Best tamales and burritos in town / Washington. Haven't had a bad meal or bad service ever. If you want really good food, good drinks, and great customer service you have to try La Fuente. Oh and the chips and salsa are great as well. read more

We stop in here from time-to-time and continue to be pleased with the food, the service, and the overall experience. Tonight, for example, I ate about half my meal, and, upon noticing I had pretty much stopped grazing, our server asked if I would like a box for the rest. I said yes, and, when he brought it, asked if I'd like him to transfer my food to the box or would I prefer to do it myself. (I chose the latter, but appreciated that I was given the option.) Later, when he brought the check, he also brought a plastic bag for the aforementioned box, so it was easier to carry and I had no fear of seepage. It's little gestures like this that make a business stand out. The first time I went to La Fuente, I had the Pollo Asado. I enjoyed it so much that I have ordered the same thing every time I have returned -- until tonight. I was just feeling like trying something different so I went for the Enchiladas Suizas, which I had not had -- anywhere -- in many years. Tangy, and just spicy enough, I was again very satisfied with my meal. Good service. Good food. Good value. All good reasons to return to La Fuente. read more

Taking off a star because of the service. Everything else was great. Came here not expecting anything at all. I was actually shocked to find it was authentic Mexican food and was really good. Came here with a few friends and was seated immediately. While perusing the menu, two other men walk in who seem to be regulars. They are given chips/salsa and water before us. Their orders were also taken before ours. During this time, we're waiting for chips/salsa, water and for our order to be taken. We finally get taken care of and wait for the food. The food did come out pretty fast. I ordered the Arros con Pollo and it was great. I'm used to having mediocre Arros con Pollo elsewhere and was hesitant about ordering it. This is probably one of the best ones I've had up here. My friends food was also very good. Now, we're all from Cali and spoiled with awesome Mexican food so it was nice having good food. Will definitately be coming back. Hopefully the service is better the next time around. read more

Holy crap, the portions are huge. Food was good, and my husband absolutely loved the chile rellenos. One thing to mention was that the parking was absolutely crazy when we went! People were camped out for awhile looking for parking spaces to open up. I guess it's because of the other restaurants in the same shopping strip, and it was also the height of the dinner rush. Be prepared to either park at your own risk at the auto supply store next door (there's a sign that they tow) or get ready to stalk some customers as they're heading to their cars. One more thing to mention, and this one is just for the ladies. They have two stalls in their women's bathroom and the one on the right is SO low to the ground. Fine for me since I'm only 5'1, but if you've got some height on you, wait for the stall on the left. read more

So after moving from Wenatchee to Seattle this past Spring I was in desperate need of quality Mexican food. I was in love with La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Wenatchee and after moving to Seattle and realizing the brothers had also opened a La Fuente restaurant in Renton I knew I had to try it. This was actually the first restaurant, so I was disappointed that it wasn't as good as its Wenatchee cousin. The food was not quite as good, the service wasn't the same overly friendly charm as in Wenatchee and the Renton restaurant lacked the lively ambiance the Wenatchee version over delivered. But of course the food was still delicious and if II would probably visit often. read more

I have been going here since I was 9 years old with my family! I really enjoy this restaurant and how friendly the Sahagun family is! They are always smiling and make the experience that much better. Every time I come here they are happy to make accommodations to ensure that their customers have a pleasurable and authentic experience. When I come with friends I really like to split the fajitas with extra tortillas, it's the perfect amount of food! I'm not sure if they still do it, but one of my favorite things about coming here when I was younger was: wearing the sombrero and the staff taking a Polaroid picture for you to take home!! When I was younger my mom loved the salsa so much that she would order a large to-go container of their salsa, which I also love! It has stayed the same delicious taste since I was younger. This will always be a home town favorite! read more

love love love love it here. Service is excellent, they always make you feel like family.. it's funny. Ambiance is great, decor is what I expect from a Mexican restaurant. Free chips and salsa are wonderful because the salsa is actually spicy. I always get pollo a la crema and am always satisfied, the portions are HUGE so I always take the leftovers home. big thumbs up! read more

We got: - steak ranchero - chicken enchiladas - horchata - fried ice cream Everything was so fresh and had great flavor. Fast, friendly service. Will definitely return! read more

Went here for the first time Friday night, as the Chinese place (Little Peking) next to it was closed for remodeling/work. Needless to say, this place managed to completely reverse our disappointment at our dinner plans being squashed. Food was very good, and I ordered the jumbo margarita, at a coworkers insistence. It's a CHALICE of margarita, that glass is gigantic. The overall price for dinner and drinks was most agreeable as well, I will definitely return here. read more

WIN. i am so glad i finally gave this place a try! lots of vegetarian options for the hubby and lots of seafood options for me. i had the fajitas mixtas (prawns & halibut) dairy-free (without the sauce, hold the sour cream) with corn tortillas and it was DEEElicious. hubby had the veggie combo and said he would eat there again - which is the highest compliment mexican food gets from him. service was pretty good. the water was kept full but our server was too busy to check on us after delivering the food. i live a 20 minute walk from the fairwood location but it has such bad reviews that i've stayed away from it. but this experience has encouraged me to try it. if it sucks, i'll just come across town to this location. read more

This is the only place I go for great Mexican food! I cringe when anyone I know wants to go somewhere else and usually convince them to try La Fuente! Love their chips...tip, always order pico de gallo in addition to the salsa. Fajitas are a favorite here and the shrimp enchiladas! I've never really had anything here I didn't like and service is fast and great! Whenever we go here we leave happy and probably too full! read more

Worst experience. The waitress made us wait 30 minutes to get our order in. She never checked up on us. She also made a mistake on our order. The owner was rude and just said they are busy and that was the reason for lack of service. The waitress also said shes never had anyone order a grilled chicken salad. Sad because the good is good but service is garbage read more