I like this place, but it's kind of off the beaten track and now that lunch traffic is diminished…read morebecause of the cost of food going up, I'm worried that it's gonna close. This restaurant has the best refried beans on the east side. I'm sure it's hard to compete as a brick and mortar now that there's so many taco trucks. Generally, there's one waitress and one cook, but their beans are phenomenal.

Great always friendly and inviting. The food is amazing! Fresh and satisfying!! My daughter loves…read moreto order a big tub of there salsa to take home it's her favorite

The very best carnitas we have found north of Seattle, and we've tried a bunch!…read moreCarmen is always friendly, happy and helpful. Speedy too! I'm frequently surprised that people pass this place by on their way to The Cottage down the street when they would probably have a better meal at Julio's.

I was genuinely surprised by how highly rated this place is because, unfortunately, it was one of…read morethe worst Mexican meals I've had. The first disappointment was the lack of customization. You can only choose between shredded chicken or shredded beef, with no other meat options. Based on the server's recommendation, I ordered their best selling green enchiladas. I was expecting a traditional green chile (verde) sauce with a bit of spice, but instead it was loaded with cream, which completely overpowered the flavor. The shredded meat was also very dry and lacked seasoning, making the dish even more disappointing. To make matters worse, the service was quite slow, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Overall, this was the most disappointing Mexican food I've had in the area.

First off, the service here is next level! They take such good care of you! We had our order in…read morefast and we didn't realize what was coming. The servings were HUGE!!! I had the chile rellenos and it was so good. Everything was cooked well and the cheese blend was delicious. The toppings were fresh and crisp. The only downside was it was way more food than I could finish in two sittings! The chips and salsa were also really good, just the perfect lead up to the meal! Great service, great food!

I usually eat at the bar, which is a local hangout - and for good reason!…read more They have drink and appetizer specials from 11am to 6pm every day, while also offering lunch specials. The food is well above average for Mexican restaurants. Large portions, quality ingredients, and free chips and salsa. You can't go wrong here. The service is awesome, too. The bartender has been here for a few years and is always very friendly, attentive, and great at his job. The only small downside is that the parking spots are a bit small, but I park towards the back so it's not a problem. This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the greater Seattle area.

We stopped into Patrona with a group of friends to satisfy a craving for Mexican food, and to watch…read morethe World Cup. We were seated instantly, and our server came quickly to take both our food and drink orders. We had beers, margaritas-- the mango marg was sweet and not heavy on the tequila, and everyone ordered a dish of their choosing. This spot is a bit different from your traditional family Mexican restaurant, in the way that it has TV's for watching the game, and more relaxed bar atmosphere throughout the restaurant. I throughly enjoyed my enchiladas suizas (always a favorite) and the salsa that was served with the chips was tangy and a bit spicy. Not sure that I'll hurry back, but it has been my favorite Mexican food in the north-end so far!

We visited during happy hour and their food was really delicious! The prices were unbelievable for…read morePNW. The food came out quickly enough and the service was prompt. We tried their tacos and quesadillas and were pleased with them. I will be returning to try other things.

My sister and I wanted to try a new spot for Mexican food, and we came across La Gloria, and I'm so…read morehappy 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!

I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place without even knowing it was here. There is a…read moresmall 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.

Still the best steaks of any Mexican style restaurant that I have ever had. Aldo incredible chicken…read moresoup.

Came here for a family dinner and overall, it's a nice place for some Mexican food…read more Highlights: - Parking: Plentiful due to the parking lot that's located in front of the restaurant. - Menu: Extensive large menu with a lot of dishes and even includes a vegetarian option. - Prices: A bit on the higher end compared to nearby Mexican restaurants. - Food: Chips and salsa was yummy! Love the tiny kick of spice for the salsa. For food, my family ordered a range of items. Overall, food was solid and flavorful. Item that stood out the most to me was definitely the carne asada fries. Fries were super crispy and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. - Service: Staff was friendly and attentive. - Interior: Homey & cozy vibes. If you're coming in as a big group, recommend calling in for a reservation as the space is small.

Amazing food and service that feels like family. I've had their chimichanga lunch special with…read moreshredded beef. It's a large plate with lots of beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato. Also the pork tamale à la cart is a great smaller plate. The Las Espuelas margarita is made with top shelf liquor and freshly muddled lime, lemon, and orange. Not cheap, but delicious and strong as one would expect. Beautiful interior. This is in the Cedars shopping center along with the CVS and QFC.

If you're not going to make my food correctly, the way I asked for it to be made, then just save…read moreus both some time and tell me you don't want my business!!! When I'm paying nearly $75 dollars for a meal, I expect it will be made the way I have kindly asked it to be made!!! Everyone at Las Espuelas restaurant is very nice and the service is always good, but the kitchen staff clearly don't give a śḥíț about putting out quality food the way the customers have asked for it to be made!!! Either that, or they can't read and or understand whatever language the order is written in!!! Either way, the next time I'm craving Mexican food, I'll do something I haven't done in years, and go to a Mexican restaurant other than Las Espuelas!!!

TLDR: Great drinks, great service. Food was good…read more We came as a huge party and they were very kind to save a section for us at the long table. It was like having the whole place to ourselves. The place is lively and great for big gatherings. Personally the food wasn't spicy enough or flavorful enough for me. That's just a personal preference. With that said, I could probably spend lots of hours just eating chips and guacamole with a mango margarita in hand!

Came here because they're open late night, until 11pm. Service was pretty good!…read more Food was meh. The mole enchiladas were waaay too sweet. Sauce didn't taste that good, and chicken wasn't seasoned at all. Similarly, the red enchiladas chicken wasn't seasoned. The red sauce was way better. Might be back here to try other menu items.

Food and service was great. Nice covered patio on the marina. "Elevated Mexican" food = not…read morecheap. Loved the menu. Will be back.

Stopped in for lunch today and had the chips and salsa, guacamole, enchiladas suizas and a cup of…read moretortilla soup. We also had a rotating tap beer. The good was the enchiladas- chicken tinga was good and plentiful. The chips and salsa were also good. I liked they gave choice of black beans for side - healthier! The bad - $9.5 for a small beer? Insane. The guacamole was not fresh. The chicken tortilla soup was essentially chicken broth with chucks of chewy chicken and sliced avocados. Would not recommend guacamole and the soup. When we were ready to check out I asked to use Apple Pay so the manager had to service us instead of the young server. The soup was untouched. Our waitress knew and addressed it wasn't touched and still bought the bill with soup included. The manager asked how we liked our meal and again shared the soup wasn't touched and she said "well it's preference" I'm sorry...what? Any way - customer service is what sealed deal for me that I won't be back. I eat out a lot all over the world and rarely, if ever, have I had someone let alone a manager handle a complaint this way.

I visited on a Friday around 8:30 PM, and surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all. Since the weather…read morewas nice and sunny, we decided to sit outside, which made for a pleasant dining experience. The service was decent, and our food arrived fairly quickly. I ordered the Carne Asada. While the meat was a bit dry, the rice and beans were decent and complemented the meal well. Overall, it was a decent meal, but nothing really stood out. I don't think I'd go out of my way to come back, though I had a perfectly fine experience overall.

A Cheesecake Factory sized-menu, there's really something anyone would like. They even have a…read moreseparate section for vegetarian dishes. We went while they were serving breakfast/brunch/lunch and they have a fun selection of American and Mexican breakfast favorites. Started off with free chips, salsa and beans which is rare these days. The salsa and beans together were delicious. For our main course. we went with the chilaquiles and the chicken taquitos. The chilaquiles came in verde sauce and were huge and nicely crispy with onions and cojita and a big side of beans and eggs. Taquitos seemed freshly made and were also crunchy with a satisfying amount of chicken. We also got a house margarita and a sangria - both were fine but definitely from a mix so a bit too sweet. Would probably spend a bit more and order something different next time. Service was friendly and quick and there was a ton of space in the restaurant.