Fabulous food, service, vibe. Spectacular! The carne asada was amazing. Hand crafted drinks, tostada appetizer....it was all wonderful. Finally found a authentic Mexican restaurant serving it all up! read more

La Gloria - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

My sister and I wanted to try a new spot for Mexican food, and we came across La Gloria, and I'm so happy we did! The service was amazing. All the staff were very sweet. When we sat down, we were offered a tostada as we looked over the menus such a fun touch! And my sister and I tried the special drink our waiter told us about, a watermelon margarita. I loved it. My sister got the nachos while I got the quesabirria tacos everything was delicious, good portions with and fresh flavors plus the food came out fast! They have a bar area and a family-friendly section and on Friday nights they have a mariachi band playing! This was a really fun place. I would definitely love to go back to try more of their menu again soon! read more

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I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place without even knowing it was here. There is a small cluster of restaurants that honestly don't have the strongest reviews. La Gloria is the exception. Reviews glow, but since you have seen my score, it's clear there is room for improvement. Once seated, we were served a Tostada. This was a single small fried tortilla with beans, cabbage and salsa. Probably cost less than $.25 in material, but sells for around $7. Now whenever, I talked to my God Mother, rest in peace, about a new Mexican restaurant, her first question was always the same, "How were the Frijoles?". These beans were creamy, well-seasoned and flavorful. The best refried beans I've tasted in some time. I still say the appetizer is overpriced, but I also see why they serve you one free for dining in. We started with chips and salsa. I still say, they should be free, but at $4, it's a little tough to complaint, but I will. The chips came on a dinner plate. A dinner plate of chips would be about the same size as a restaurant basket of chips, however, there was a large bowl big enough for soup with the smallest amount of salsa in it. So now, 25% of that surface space is gone. This bowl which most likely holds 16 oz has about 3 ounces of salsa, in it and 1/3 of the plate space is empty, So you have enough chips for one person and barely enough salsa for dipping. The salsa was also tart, no heat, no seasoning, we were very disappointed. Last, if you charge me for chips and salsa, it better be bottomless, but once the chips were gone, they removed the plate and bowl without offering to refill either. There were a couple items that looked good to me, but they both had squash. Sorry, I've never heard of squash in Mexican food, unless it's vegan, but maybe it's popular in the region this family is from. Rather than ask if it could be removed, I decided to go with the Carnes Asada. The food took a while to arrive, but they said everything is made from scratch and fresh, so I anticipated a meal worthy of El Presidente himself! Now, clearly this place was not without its flaws, but this was the best Carne Asada I've ever tasted. I was really skeptical, because it was thick cut and when Carna Asada is thick cut certain things tend to happen, it's not cooked evenly, the meat isn't seasoned well enough, so bites end up being bland. No, this was juicy, well-seasoned and cooked evenly, flawless. It also came with a generous scoop of guacamole, that didn't really impress. It was also served with Fried Cheese, no idea what that is, sounds like something served at the fair on stick. I got several tortillas that were hot and fresh and a small cup of whole beans that could have used some crumbled cheese on top. There was also a large portion of rice, but the flavor was a bit fishy. I don't know if they used a seafood broth, but for me it was inedible. There was also a smoky, spicy salsa served, but again, it was a tablespoon. Stop being so cheap with the salsa! This also would have been a far better salsa to go with chips than what was served. Glad I tasted everything, but not sure I would order it again. I didn't eat half of what was served do to taste which means I overpaid. If we do make it back, it would probably be for happy hour. That way we could sample a couple other items in a smaller portion for less. Would I recommend this place, sure, but not without the above cautions included. I like to clean my plate and feel like I got a deal, neither happened here due to some questionable choices in flavor or seasoning. The people could not have been nicer, but I can't say we left completely satisfied. read more

We started with the watermelon margaritas which were fantastic! Since it wasn't warm evening, we ate outside in the shade. Everything on the menu looks good. But I ended up having the jicama tacos with prawns again. Light and scrumptious! My hubby had the ribeye tacos, which were a little too spicy, but absolutely delicious. We kept the night with the Milton lava cake, which was Rich and chocolatey! Several waitresses checked on us throughout the evening, making sure that our water was always topped up and we had everything we needed. We will be back again soon! read more

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La Gloria is a Mexican restaurant in Bothell very near 405. It has a sizable bar that shares restaurant space with an Asian restaurant called Inchin's Bamboo Garden. The receipt calls out both restaurants. I met a friend for an early dinner and ran into a sizeable group of office workers who were there for happy hour. They were loud! I asked if we can move tables, and the server accommodated moving us to a table on the Inchin side of the restaurant, which didn't appear to be open that day. Phew, it was so much quieter; we didn't have to yell at each other anymore. Service was smooth and swift. A copy of their menu can be found on their FB page but subject to change. Parking is readily available at the building complex-lot. The Food: Quesabirra Tacos, $16 - 4 Stars This order includes two tacos, with a side of beef consommé for dipping. Diced onions and salsa round out this dish. The slow cooked shredded beef is very tender and flavorful. The consommé has pieces of beef to fish out. I dipped with the salsa instead. For the ambiance of being in a restaurant, this dish is good. If I only want tacos, there are taco truck options that are just as good at a lower price. Enchiladas Poblanas with Chicken Tinga, $16 - 4 Stars My friend orders this dish regularly. The enchiladas are topped with a creamy roasted poblano pepper sauce. It is not a spicy dish. Good for those who wants a departure with tomato-based sauce. They gifted a refried bean tostada to all diners. read more

La Gloria - Free refried bean tostada - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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So happy I chose this spot for my celebration dinner (got a job I was hoping for)! The vibe is so cute and festive and I really dig the colors and overall ambiance, which is big for me. The staff were all great from what I saw as well. I found it odd that La Gloria is connected to Inchin's Bamboo Garden and there is just a decorative half wall separating them. We were sat at said wall because we had a minor with us. Very unique indeed. I will say service was a bit slow, but it was pretty full inside. This is not a big restaurant by any means. It's much more intimate and mostly a bar. But the food! Clearly the owners are from Michoacán which is where my gf is from, and she was so excited to to try the enchiladas from her home state. Everything was sooooo good! I plan to return with adults only and try more selections. read more

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La Gloria is tucked along the edge of the Bothell industrial park and offers outdoor seating, perfect for a warm day. Servers were very friendly, despite service being a bit sluggish. We ordered a side of chips and salsa and a couple fajita bowls and were served a complimentary tostada appetizer after ordering. Tortilla chips were freshly fried and salsa had a mild-medium kick to it. The fajita bowl was great value for all the protein and fixings that come with it. It came out piping hot and all the ingredients tasted fresh. We did feel a bit overwhelmed by all the fried tortilla we consumed, but left feeling full and content. read more

La Gloria - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Delicious hidden gem. I can't believe I didn't know about this place. The jicama tacos are a wonderful gluten free option. I asked for the sauce on the side so I could try the other salsa with them. I am so glad I did. The carne asada tacos were really good. The salsa that comes with the chips was super good and I added it to my tacos. They also give you a complimentary tostada per person. You can ask for no cheese. The service was really good as well. The place is primarily a bar with a few tables in the under 21 section. But well worth coming to this place with kids. The food is great. read more

La Gloria - Jicama Tacos (3 Pcs) Ask for the sauce on the side and that way you can add other salsas. - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Love to go places where food is authetic must try enchiladas (steak) (chicken) great flavor and we loved the carne asada Plate.... you always get a little tostada appetizer.. and delicious fried ice cream....Great services for sure... read more

Service was great but I have to say the food at other restaurants in the area I find to be better. We had the Mole Michuacan and the chicken was over cooked to the point it was tough. The quest fundito was good but I prefer less mozzarella consistency. The drinks looked very good and had a decent selection of beer. Overall though my meal was overcooked and tough like it was leftovers from the day before. Like I said our server was great but for $20, I can get better at Passion Tequila just down the road. read more

After all this time, we finally made it to La Gloria. The dining room was lively with almost every table occupied, they've extended the dining room to include a place where minors are welcome, service was excellent, and prices were very reasonable. The complimentary tostada in the beginning was a nice touch. We had the roasted veggie queso appetizer that came with fresh and hot house-made corn tortillas and chips, and fresh salsa. I ordered the Chicken Tinga roasted poblano enchiladas. My husband had the Carne Asada and a Diet Coke. The queso portion was huge. More like a four person appetizer. If you get a brown slightly burnt bit and covered it with a little bit of that salsa, it was amazing. My enchiladas were also very good and what I expected. The sauce definitely made it. I'm glad I got it, but I would probably try something different next time. My husband's Carne Asada was perfectly grilled. The Charro beans were delicious. Between the two of us, we could not finish our food so we took home enough for one person to have a full meal tomorrow. Our total bill was $66. We will definitely return! read more

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Tucked away in an industrial park shared with a McDonald's and Starbucks this is a bit of a hidden gem. It's a comfortable spot with friendly servers. Food was great and flavorful, not the disappointing fare of most chains. Shrimp ceviche, enchiladas and carne asada were great (although either have liked more char on the asada) and portions were generous. And don't forget to taste the chili oil sauce, and take a bit extra with you to go if you've leftovers! read more

It's so hard to find a date night spot in the area which is open past 8:30pm! La Gloria really delivered. We loved the service, the vibe, the food and the drinks here! Although we came with a 3month baby and they are primarily a bar, they sat us in a separate area in the back, which was also less noisy. The vibe was lively - there was music and plenty of people having a good time. There was also a large family group of 20+ in the non-bar section, so you know they're family friendly. The staff was super sweet, and checked on us multiple times throughout the night - something I feel like I'm experiencing less at other restaurants? It was really nice as they were on top of it when we needed another drink or an extra napkin, etc. We got sat right away, and as my husband was always hungry, ordered right away too. They bring out a complimentary small bite of a type of large cracker the size of a taco tortilla, loaded with fixings including beans and cotija cheese. We also got margaritas, one regular rimmed with tajin, and one pumpkin. The pumpkin was sweet and goes down easy! The regular margarita - you can taste the alcohol more. The margs came out quick, and the food must've only taken 10minutes or so. We enjoyed the pork belly tacos, which were their special that day. The birria tacos were good as well, although I would've salted it more inside personally. The queso fundido comes out bubbling, and has a nice cheese pull if you want to make a vid for the gram. All in all we really enjoyed our experience here and would absolutely come back again. :) read more

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My birria and drinks were awesome! Siphiwe was our server and she suggested the hibiscus drink (I think it was a margarita) and it was delicious. The nachos were good also, I thought there was a little too much onion (which I don't like but my mom and boyfriend do). The chicken quesadilla was a pretty small portion but it's a modern Mexican bar so I didn't expect a jumbo quesadilla! My birria was tender but also almost melty, not fatty or rough and the consome wasn't too salty which is something I've experienced at other places. Siphiwe was very tentative and made sure that everything was perfect!!! read more

Bothell, WA We got here to the restaurant a few minutes before 5 o'clock. Our adorable waitress Siphiwe, told us she would honor the happy hour prices. So we got chicken nachos and some chicken street tacos. I ordered a mango cart draft and I was absolutely delighted when it came with a Tahin rim. Oh my Lanta! Bring me another. This is delicious. Our waitress is so kind. She asked about allergies, which we both have, but nobody has ever asked right when we sit down to order. She is attentive, kind, personable, and full of smiles. Be sure to ask for her when you come to this restaurant to eat. They offer you a sopito begin your meal. I think it takes place of chips and salsa. Which if you order cost extra. It is a tortilla shell topped with refried beans, cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, and queso fresco. They give one to each person at the table. Refreshing, light, and tasty. The floors are concrete, and the tables are wooden with wooden chairs and suede seats. They have some tables outside with heat lamps, but the outdoor seating pis right by the parking lot so we chose to eat inside. You walk right into the bar and they have a restaurant further back. They actually share the restaurant with a Ramen restaurant. The chicken nachos came within 10 minutes of our ordering. There was so much shredded chicken on it along with refried beans, cheese, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole. This nacho dish is terrific. The cheese is evenly melted. The chicken is tender and flavorful. The refried beans are vegetarian. No lard used here. The chicken street tacos were the largest street tacos I have seen prepared. They come with onion, cilantro, and a large radish on top. Large chunks of chicken fill the taco. The guacamole on top of the nachos is heavy on the lime. However, it's like biting into a fresh avocado. The flavor was delicious. If I lived in the area, I would come here frequently. You can't beat the happy hour prices. The food is delicious! The service is kind. The place is very clean. I don't often give five stars for a restaurant. You have to be exceptional. This place exceeded my expectations. Five stars for sure! read more

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We were looking for a place to grab a quick bite and maybe a drink or two, and La Gloria popped up. I have probably driven by the location many times but it is one of a couple other restaurants that share on end of the building. When you do find it, you will be happy you did. I am a Nacho guy and of course I had to try them. I was not disappointed. I had the shredded beef nachos and wowsers, they passed the test with flying colors. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I also love a place that has multiple options when it comes to Mezcal drinks which seems a bit rare. The atmosphere is festive and casual and most of the restaurant in the bar but there are a couple tables outside of the bar for minors. The vibe seems great for a first date. We will be back for more food and drinks. read more

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Sat at the bar. We came rather early on a Thursday so the place wasn't super busy. Bartender was super friendly, attentive and made pretty decent cocktails. They have a little bit of everything on their menu, except pork (carnitas/chicarones etc). They co-share the space with another restaurant that does not serve pork for religious purposes, which I can appreciate. Definitely was not a deterrent for us. We were given a bean tostada as a starter (instead of the typical chips and salsa), which I loved because I always end up eating way too many chips and salsa that I fill up on them before the food comes. Kudos to them on not being typical. Asked for their spiciest salsa, they gave us salsa macha which was tasty and a decent bit of spice. Ordered the queso fundido, it took almost 20 minutes to come. Way too long of a wait, especially since they weren't that busy. Queso plate was giant. Way too big for 2 ppl. Ordered two kinds of enchiladas because I wanted to taste multiple items on their menu. Vegetable poblano enchiladas were decent, but the poblano sauce lacked depth, a tiny bit plain. The chicken tinga enchiladas with red mole, were just ok. Sadly, Enchilada sauce was weak sauce and I couldn't tell if the meat was shredded chicken or beef, and it was missing cheese for my tastes. Overall both styles were a little bit of a let down. The hubby ordered the quesabirria tacos. Those had lots of flavor and I liked the green tomatillo sauce that came on the side. We did not order dessert because we were too full. The ambience is nice, I liked the Frida kahlo decor. The front patio was unkempt and needed some tlc. Overall the place was decent and I really liked the red sangria. I might come back and try some other things, but so far nothing wowed me. read more

La Gloria - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Wonder why this place isn't more popular!!! Great drinks,awesome service and decent food.My favorite Mexican eatery! The ambience is perfect and relaxing after a long work day!! read more

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When we arrived to our destination for La Gloria, we tried to find the entrance but it was hard to tell so we almost went around the building when one of the servers called us over and she lead us the way! She went out of the way to come looking for us! We thought that was very generous of her for doing that! However, the food and service were amazing! Hence the pics! Friendly servers! Energetic, talkative, welcoming! Love it so much we might come back again sometime soon! Last of all, the atmosphere is very pleasant, there's a bar on one side that leads to other tables if you love to drink then it's a perfect place, I personally don't drink so sitting away from the bar felt very comfortable for my husband and I. A little space of your own! I do recommend this place if you're looking for a date night, girls/boys/friends night out. 10/10!!! I'm ecstatic that we found a new place! read more

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Food. Delicious specially the steak tacos and shrimp. They are delicious and also my favorite drink Frida .Service Great always really friendly so much fun at La Gloria read more

Went back in January and had a good experience. I am usually in Seattle but met a friend for dinner here. Food was good, vibe was fun. Nothing that really blew me away but just a solid spot. If you're in Bothell, it's worth a visit. read more

I was lamenting to my hair stylist, a Mexican food fan, that the only good Mexican restaurant I have found in Seattle is La Carta de Oaxaca in Ballard. She suggested La Gloria, which was seconded by the other stylist, who is married to a Mexican. We tried La Gloria because we were in the neighborhod, and it was fantastic. My test for good Mexican food is Mole. The Enchiladas Mole was fantastic, without the usual refried beans and rice. My only negative comment is that the large beer is one quart, which is more than I like when I have to drive home. read more

Great Food & cocktails!! Recommend trying the queso fundido, it was amazing!! Definitely going back. read more

La Gloria - Lime Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

It's a little off the path and shared location w/another restaurant but, worth a little hunt. The drinks were on point and the food was fabulous. It was easy to get seated outside with a party if 5 of in Saturday and would definitely go back. read more

The food was amazing along with the ambience. Since it was Friday, the food took some tile time to arrive but it was worth the wait! Recommend it!! read more

La Gloria - Fajita bowl and Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

First time at La Gloria tonight and wow, what an excellent experience! The ambiance, service, food, drinks & hospitality from the owner were top notch. We already can't wait to go back! read more

The hibiscus drink had real flower petals of hibiscus in it. And was fantastic! Brought or a tostada instead of chips and salsa, was very tasty! The food was great too! read more

We found what we thought was a nice little hole in the wall. They have a thorough cocktail menu and a bunch of seating outside. Little did we know it would be truly one of the better Mexican places we have been to since moving here 10 years ago. The patrons all seemed to know each other as well as the staff which gave a small-town vibe. A few folks brought their dogs to the patio. The music was just loud enough and they have live bands on occasion. The food was truly excellent. I had the Fajita bowl and it was huge for a fair price which is hard to find these days! Try the "Fresh with a Kick" tequila cocktail! I'll have to go back with more time to really try that cocktail menu. read more

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Awesome watermelon margarita! Wonderful tasty food. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. We sat on the patio because we had our dog with us. read more

I love this place from food , service ambience it's perfect place to spend evening. This restaurant is shared with Inchin bamboo garden so I am surprise that both of these restaurant share the seating capacity and you are free to order from either of them. This is the first time I see sharing and it's benefits for customers like me for sure , who love Indian style Chinese and Mexican. My son literally saw how sharing helps both the restaurant , a great example for kids We ordered Prawn Jicama taco and , vege taco and it was amazing with all spiced veggie. It was made spicy and tasted great. We were served complimentary Tostada to start with and my son liked it so we ordered more. It was cripsy tacho with beans , cabbage and salsa on top. Server suggested drink and it was good too. It's bar but they do have seperate place if you are coming with kids . Must try for great food read more

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Omg! So good! Love the atmosphere, love the food, amazing cocktails, great staff! I had jicama fish tacos, to die for! My husband had the mole, also to die for! Can't wait to go back! read more

We received a complimentary tostado, not only was it a delightful surprise, but also delicious. The Avo-Queen drink was refreshing and so good we ended up ordering a few more rounds :) The jicama wrap fish tacos were legit, loved it! And the Fajita veggie bowl was quite good as well. Lovely service, great food, and good vibes. Definitely recommend coming here for great food and a good time! I'll be coming back for sure! read more

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I really wanted to give this 5-stars, but there was a blip that has to stop me. We ordered chips and salsa and never received it and was charged for it. I would have mentioned something at the time, but they brought out a "snack" as they called it of tostadas and I wasn't sure if that was supposed to be it? And I felt embarrassed to ask. I do think it's worth a loss of a star to be put into that situation. It would be one thing to forget and not be charged for it anyway, but the way it added up kind of sucks. Also, $4 for chips when we're already spending $80 doesn't feel great to begin with. The tostada tortilla was delicious too, so I think we would have enjoyed the chips. But on to the food, which was still a 5-star experience on our tastebuds. Everything was absolute delicious. Between the payment blip and being awkwardly squished at the end of Inchin Bamboo restaurant it just misses being an addition to my best in the PNW collection, that's just how amazing the food was. We very little thing was made perfectly. Even the mojito and pina colda we got was above and beyond. The drinks were a little slow coming, but we did go early on a weekday, so staff was short. read more

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Really loved the place, it's nice and the staff are really friendly. Me and my husband were just looking for some delicious food and tried this spot. Our waitress Sophie took care of us! The birria tacos are DELICIOUS. I'll be coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

La Gloria - queso birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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2nd visit required an update to my previous review. Chips nice and crunchy. Guacamole is perfectly balanced with lime and salt. Salsa Verde is probably the best tasting I have ever had. I am normally a red salsa person. On the main meal the beans were a little salty, but tasty. Spanish rich was mild and soft. Really good rice. Carne asada was ordered medium rare, but came medium well. The steak was still soft and very tasty, so I won't knock the stars down because texture and taste was great. read more

La Gloria - Salsa, guacamole, chips and a jalapeno margarita were all excellent! - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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This place is amazing. The food is fantastic and the drinks are creative and very well made. The owners are so nice and we always have a fun time when we go there. Even a mariachi band showed up. Do yourself a favor and try it out. read more

La Gloria - Mariachi band. - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Great food and drinks! Love the nachos and the cute lights they have hung up in the bar!

This place was a total bust!!! First off no complimentary chips, and salsa was like WTF, every Mexican place in the area offers free chips, and salsa. Ended up ordering some chips and salsa. The chips were like deep-fried in the salsa tasted like fish sauce salsa. Also, it took about 15 minutes to be greeted with a drink order . For Mexican food, not to have burritos on the menu was definitely lame . Ended up ordering the ribeye tacos. The tacos were very small with a couple of pieces of steak, which definitely was not ribeye stacked with a few pieces of steak and some avacados they had very little flavor A buddy of mine ordered prawn enchiladas which, definitely he did not like . The restaurant is connected to a Thai food restaurant which seem like they top the enchiladas, with like a green curry sauce also after discovering that the enChilada had maybe one prawn dicected up to make it look full. Also, it did not come with rice and beans like most Mexican Cantina's in the area or really anywhere. Overall very disappointing definitely will not be coming back to this place. We will stick to our regular place just a little bit of the street. read more

La Gloria - Ribeye tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Outstanding local restaurant! First off, ambience is absolutely amazing here. The lighting and decoration here is something else. If you're coming, I highly recommend you have one of their specialty drinks, alcoholic or not. Their bar is 5 stars on its own, the food is just an added bonus! Their Ribeye tacos are fantastic, if you're in Bothell you should stop by and give it a try! Oh yeah, the waitresses are awesome too. Really chill people read more

It was our first time in and we came for dinner on a Friday. We were able to seat ourselves immediately, although the seating options for La Gloria are far fewer than the attached restaurant (Inchin's Bamboo Garden). The service was friendly, restaurant was clean, and the mixed drink was strong! They had a few vegetarian options, this time I went with the Taquitos and they were piping hot and crispy, but the filling was a bit bland (I look forward to trying the other dishes though!) The nachos were hearty, and the molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was standard but it definitely hit the spot. The charge shows up as 'Inchin's Bamboo Garden' which is a bit confusing (the two places seem to share the bar space), however it was an overall decent experience and we'll be back to try out more of the menu! read more

La Gloria - Front entrance signage - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington