This restaurant is a hidden gem. As you enter, you might think this looks like every other Mexican restaurant you have been to, but you would be wrong. Seldom do I take the time to write reviews for Mexican Restaurants, as I find many of the same staples common amongst them and often very little to differentiate them. Not so with San Blas, though the interior boasts some of the traditional decor, there are fun #Disney inspired Easter eggs drawn amidst the traditional frescos. Their menu is varied and boasts many of the staple dishes one would hope to see, but their willingness to accommodate the customer (I had a few special requests) and the fact that basically everything they serve is homemade sets them apart. Their enchiladas sport the perfect cheese-sauce-meat ratio and for those who are brave enough, they even have a house Habañero hot sauce you can request. They do offer complimentary chips and salsa, but they too speak to the customer with whispers of their homemade origins and the tender care with which they are brought to the table. Everything about this restaurants food would keep me coming back again and again but their customer service is where they really shine. Carlos who was our server is just one of the many pleasant and engaging wait staff and hosts who call San Blas their home; because a home is what it feels like, from the soft melodies playing in the background, to the genuine smiles of all the staff as you are guided through you dining experience, with the care that a grandmother would show, this place feels like home, and for me, that is the best kind of feeling. If you want Mexican food, served like you are family, this is the best Restaurant in Puyallup. So come, and leave your preconceived notions at the door and join Carlos and his family for dinner, lunch, cocktails or a quick bite; you won't be disappointed. read more

San Blas Mexican Restaurant - Our table. - Mexican Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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a basic meal is pretty overpriced. staff was great, but restaurant isn't anything special.

This place is priced way too high, small portions, instant food, nice servers, but I won't be back. Sadly, it isn't authentic enough.

A family owned hole in the wall restaurant around the corner in the Albertson's strip mall. There seems to be as much (or more) business in the bar as the dining area. The menu features standard Mexican fare but, rather than go with the typical options, I'd instead suggest asking about the house specialties as they're far more unique and tasty. read more

Awesome fajitas. We look for flavorful fajitas any place with Mexican cuisine. It's nice to have tasty and hot food. Atmosphere is very clean. Service was comfortable- We will be back. I'd like to bring back more friends to share Yummi food- read more

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This was our first time here. As usual, I checked the reviews. I almost told my husband that we should go somewhere else. I'm glad that I didn't. We walked in and were greeted nicely by the hostess. She seated us, and brought out water and some chips and salsa. We looked over the menu, I didn't think the prices were that high, as mentioned by another reviewer. The waiter came and took our order, he was very personable. He smelled wonderful btw. My husband ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, while I ordered the Camarones al mojo de ajo. I haven't had this dish in quite some time, because I'm very particular about it. So, go figure, I order it at a place I've never been to. I'm so happy that I did. It was amazing. It was so flavorful. I loved that they didn't just use regular white mushrooms, they actually used crimini mushrooms, which have so much more flavor. It made this dish outstanding. Probably one of the best that I have ever had, actually. My husband loved his fajitas. He said they were very flavorful. We also ordered ceviche,which I didn't see on the menu. I liked it, my husband thought it didn't have much flavor. It could be that they had just made it, because it wasn't on the menu?? I'm not sure, but it usually tastes better if it has time to marinade in it's own juice. It was a smaller portion for the $ amount, which I why I took off one star. We live in Frederickson and drove out here, because the other Mexican restaurant we were going to, was so crowded, and we didn't want to wait. I'm happy we came here. There weren't many people here, which worried me at first, but it was so peaceful and we didn't have to talk loud to hear each other. It's a little out of the way for us, but we will definitely go back the next time we want Mexican food. read more

Normal quality Mexican food - our first time here today. My daughter & I shared a Chili Verde Burrito (I thought it was a little salty but it was fine to her) and a San Blas Burrito. Drinks are $2 each (soda, tea, etc). Lunch prices are between $7.50-$9.25. Dinners are about $15 each. Friendly Greeters & servers. We'll probably go back again sometime in the future. read more

We decided to give this restaurant a second chance with the new owners. What a change. New owners clean great food great drinks affordable large servings. Service was fast and friendly. read more

San Blas Mexican Restaurant - Wow what a difference! Great prices, drinks, and food. - Mexican Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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Went in to give a second chance Small portions- rice tastes like dish soap Would have sent back but server never came back Salsa is WAY to hot Enchilada had no flavor Will not go back. Yuk!!! read more

First things walking in almost nobody there. Took a couple minutes before somebody came to greet us. Very lethargic lady came to seat us. Was very uninviting did not make us feel welcome. The menu was covered in salsa and very filthy. Since they charge for refills would be a good idea to not fill the glass literally 3/4 the way with Ice. The rice was extremely bland.. No taste whatsoever. The food overall was not that great. Lacking in flavor and spice. Will not be returning to this place read more

San Blas Mexican Restaurant - If your gonna charge for refills at lease give us a drink not ice with a tiny bit of soda - Mexican Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

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This family owned restaurant is warm and inviting, with the owner's special touches all through it. We lived in Mexico for two years, and we assure you this is truly authentic, deeelicious food! Anyone who bashes this wonderful restaurant needs to go back and try again, they obviously missed something. The friendly owners will greet you and and make sure you are taken care of until you leave. The ambiance is also spot on. We are regulars there and can't wait to go back. The breakfast , the shrimp fahitas,burrito, the chile relenos/chicken breast, the enchiladas, spinach, chicken , and on and on, a very nice menu with many choices. Dessert is awesome too!!!! read more

This family owned restaurant is warm and inviting, with the owner's special touches all through it. We lived in Mexico for two years, and we assure you this is truly authentic, deeelicious food! Anyone who bashes this wonderful restaurant needs to go back and try again, they obviously missed something. The friendly owners will greet you and make sure you are taken care of until you leave. The ambiance is also spot on. We are regulars there and can't wait to go back. The breakfast , the shrimp fahitas,burrito, the chile relenos/chicken breast, the enchiladas, spinach, chicken , and on and on, a very nice menu with many choices. Dessert is awesome too!!!! read more

The bar had 5 customers. The restaurant had 0 customers. We wanted to order street tacos. The bartender paid no attention to us. Tried to get her attention but she decided cutting a lemon was more important. We finally gave up paid for our beers and left. I'd hate to see what its like with a crowd. Place was clean service sucked. read more

Had to beef enchiladas with rice and beans. Wife had beef fajita that came with rice and beans pretty close to Other Mexican restaurants when it comes to price what is the first time we were there was not bad read more

Great place, We enjoy the food, Carlos is a great waiter. Reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend. Friendly place! read more

This place closed awhile and reopened under another name. Nothing change .. What I would rate as standard Mexican fare... Just like all the others . My 12 year old makes better nachos. Prices aren't in line with quality. I'd suggest taco del mar around the corner read more

Great food and great service. Wonderful family owned. Thanks for making me feel great today. The day before Christmas. read more

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Excellent staff and service! The food is great! The restaurant is clean and inviting. Also, the chips they send out before your meal are always FRESH! This is a big deal! There is nothing like fresh tortilla chips and salsa! Something that I wish more Mexican restaurants understood!! read more

Real Mexican food in Puyallup? YES! After moving up to Washington from California i figured great mexican food was goong to be a plane ride away. I happened upon this place, 5 minutes from my house. Everything i have tried there has been excellent, and authentic, but their traditional chile relleno is absolutely the best i have ever tasted, if you get nothing else, get that! read more

By far the best Mexican food! I love the staff they are all very nice and friendly:) the albondiga soup is the best ever and the pork street tacos are amazing! read more

San Blas Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Puyallup, Washington

this place has to be the most stingiest place on chips and salsa ever (twice being here) Went in with family, food was good but worst service ever, never asked how it was or if it was right, never got chips after the first basket (we asked for more and they never came) also never got offered for a refill on any drinks and 2 were empty for the whole 2nd half of dinner and never filled. won't be returning glad to have other places opening back up again. read more

We always enjoy coming in. We feel like family as soon as we walk through the doors. Good drinks, good food, great experience every time. Also, for whatever reason it's never busy. It's nice to be able to walk in and be seated right away. read more

Best salsa around! It's actually spicy, which my fellow heat lovers know is hard to find in Mexican restaurants. And the watermelon margaritas are delicious too...and the enchiladas.... I haven't had anything I didn't like here yet! read more

My husband and I go all the time. The food and margaritas are always good. Family owned business where the owners take the time to get know there customers. By far our favorite Mexican restaurant. We highly recommended this restaurant! read more

Just meet a new friend name Elisabeth and Carlos outstanding service, delicious food good beer hey what else right? can't ask for more!!!

I am done trying to give this restaurant a chance. The food is basically throw the meal in the microwave since it was delivered by a truck. Authentic, I don't think so. Prices are over the top. Wait staff unpersonable. read more

Been here a couple times. Great food. Great service. They forgot to put meat in my taco and they made it right. It was funny. We all had a laugh. Will be back. read more

San Blas has a strong variety of Mexican food. They offer your Tex-Mex but also offer traditional home-recipe Mexican food as well! Their bartender makes a mean margarita, you can tell they make their own sweet and sour...which can be appreciated! Their salsa is to DIE FOR! I always order the enchiladas. Their enchilada sauce has a unique flavor that puts these enchiladas over the top, making myself return over and over. My husband always gets the steak fajitas, he loves them as well! They have a very unique flavor. You can tell by the enchiladas and the fajitas that some actual effort went into concocting a unique recipe and their efforts were not in vain! Their food and drinks are amazing so you are probably wondering why only 4 stars. Well, service. The assistant server was awesome, very polite, extremely helpful. Our actual server was extremely short, in-personable, and disappeared a few times while our drinks sat empty. He always seems like he has a chip on his shoulder. My husband and I have went to San Blas about 6 or 7 times and we still do not know his name or anything about him. He is always working, so we prepare ourselves to deal with his attitude so we can get our grub on. In conclusion, if you want some delicious Mexican food and can tolerate a bad server, go here! If attitudes ruin your day, skip it! read more

Great staff. The owner is awesome. The food is awesome. Between $8 and $16 a plate. Children's menu is cheap enough. The place was just remodeled. So awesome paintings and plants and decorations. There is also a room for parties and get togethers. I had my birthday in that room and the staff catered flawlessly. SKIP EL TORO UP THE STREET AND COME HERE. GIVE THE LITTLE GUY YOUR BUSINESS read more

Me and my girlfriend went to this restaurant. There was a bit of attitude already from the waitress. We ordered our food and I got the Tampequena. They did not give me what I ordered and instead gave me a enchilada instead of the chiliquiles. I was very disappointed that they would switch my food when it says an entirely different thing in the menu. My girlfriend who ordered a beef burrito was given a shredded beef instead of ground beef. When given our bill the price for her burrito was more expensive than what it said in the menu. Not only this but they were also slow and did not refill my drink. I will never come back. read more

Food was ok not very much taste to it. I think that a hole in the wall would of been better. I think if the waitresses would come and check up on you that would of been better. I literally had to get up and ask for more water more tortillas more napkins more of everything. That is freaking annoying. read more

This was the worst Mexican food I've ever had in my entire life. The rice was super bland--so sad because that's always my favorite part. When my husband as I asked for queso, which is usually melted white, steamy deliciousness, we were brought a bowl of what looked and tasted like melted velveeta cheese with some cut up tomatoes, peppers, and onions on top. It was horrible. I'm stunned this place had 4 stars. If you love delicious Mexican food and crave it often like I do, do not go here! Drive an extra mile down the street to the other place. read more

New owners of previous Mexican restaurant. Not many customers at 7:30 on Saturday night. So we gave it a try. Friendly staff, had to wait for someone to see us waiting for a table. We had Taco Salad and Chimichanga. Oh yes the Margaritas. All good, average tasting food but we won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Yum yum... friendly service clean and never await I asked for my meal to be made special and they do it with no hesitation love this place

My son and I went here Saturday June 6th. The food was good, the staff was friendly, and the service was very prompt. The salsa was a little more on the spicy side, which was fine for me but didn't agree with my son so much. That's a matter of preference though, it was good salsa. Nothing out of the ordinary on the menu, the general run of the mill food options, but very good none the less. If you like Mexican food, its a good place to go. Very reliable flavor wise. read more

I tried this place last night , I love Mexican food, especially cheese enchiladas, so I always trie those first, I have too say these were in my top 3 all time, and I've been all over the place, they were oven hot, the beans were creamy , the rice was great and the salsa was a 10!! I will definitely be back and to top it off the service is excellent !!! read more

I love dive restaurants, but this one was a let down. Terrible service, the food was below average. Skip this one. read more

My family and I went here tonight, and I ordered the steak fajitas... Let me say this, the steak was the best I've had at any Mexican restaurant, and the fajitas as a whole were very solid. I'd highly recommend trying them here read more

Very good. Have been disappointed with the other places around here until now. Having come from Texas my standards for Mexican food are really high. We've tried a couple of places that were just plain bad. This place is awesome. Great staff, service and food!!! read more

Food was pretty good, waiter was friendly and accommodating. Ordered flautas combo dinner...main complaint is that it did not come with guacamole, and the portion of sour cream was very small. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that did not include those in a dinner entree. read more