My partner and I were trying to find a place to eat in Kirkland we are not from the area and found…read morethis place I loved how we were seated almost immediately even though they had a wait list on a friday night and how fast the service was it was me and my partner first time there the food was incredible with a very amazing pricing I was so surprised when I got the bill the food quality seemed to be of like a high end restaurant we loved every bit of it and in the end got a complimentary flan and it was the best flan I have ever tasted I would highly recommend this restaurant

Have a great Thursday night with my friend and enjoy all food we ordered!…read moreSuch a great restaurant, super relaxing atmosphere here! The person who service us is super friendly and nice! He gave us lots of great recommendations! We love our appetizers, our main dishes, and drinks! The slush is good and I really wanna have the 2nd round! We were surprised that they offer the free dessert, the beautiful and yummy flan!!!! Because this is our first time to visit! Definitely we will come back and try other foods!

Trying a new place for some Mexican food. We were seated immediately, good service . Nice clean…read morerestaurant there were few other tables full but the service was quick. Chips and salsa were yummy, they have a roasted pepper spicy salsa it was fire but so flavorful. We ordered margaritas and michelada. The corn elote was really good. For dinner ordered the taco salad no meat, the wait staff was so nice she asked if I wanted rice in my taco salad. Good food hit the spot .

Best Nachos I've ever had !! Service is amazing and quick to bring out the food. I love this place…read moreas a Mexican I forsure recommend any day !

I have to post about a special menu item they had. They call it "Release the Kraken". It was…read moreoutstanding. It's a fajita with shrimp and octopus. Shrimp and octopus were sautéed in a butter garlic pepper (ancho?) sauce. The octopus was incredibly tender and the shrimp cooked just right and pop when biting into one. If people keep asking for it maybe they'll put it on the main menu. Fingers crossed.

Went in for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon. The…read moregood: The service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was nice. The bad: My husband ordered the taco salad and I got an enchilada/tamale combo. I was surprised by how fast we got our food but it became understandable after we started eating. Sadly, the food was very bland. I honestly couldn't distinguish the tamale from the enchilada. The salad was ok..nothing was wrong but there is also nothing to comment about. For the price, I was hoping for more. Bottom line: We won't be back.

Our first time here, amazing! Not your standard Mexican food, best I've had... a fantastic find!…read more Homemade Chips! Thin, crisp, and nicely seasoned. Great Salsa and quac! We split the brisket enchiladas. They were awesome! This will be a regular stop for us! Well we are back! 3 days later on our return to SeaTac. Sharing the seafood enchiladas, FABULOUS!!!

I decided to give Jackalope a couple more tries and I can honestly say this is definitely somewhere…read morethat I'd like to be a regular at. The staff continues to offer great service and are super friendly. I have been to Jackalope two more times in the last year and I am obsessed with the flat nachos. Let me tell you, this is how nachos are supposed to be - equal amount of cheese, jalapeño and protein on each piece. This is the role model for all nachos. FYI, they only serve the flat nachos during dinner. The quesadilla was quite delicious too especially with adding on Jackalope's own hot sauce (it's got a nice kick to it!!)

Stopped by after a day of shopping at Bellevue Square with my family and I'm so glad we did!…read more From the moment we sat down, our server was incredibly sweet and welcoming. The service was also impressively quick, we had our drinks and food out in no time, which was perfect after a long shopping day. We started with Moscow mules, and they were perfectly balanced and refreshing. The chips and salsa while we waited were a great touch and super satisfying! For food, we ordered the carne asada, smoked brisket tacos, and the southwest chopped salad and YUM. Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on, the portions were generous, and we genuinely enjoyed every bite. Safe to say... we left our plates completely clean! Overall, such a great experience with amazing food, fast service, and a warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

I had dinner here with a group, and it was a pleasant experience…read more The food isn't authentic and they state it right on their menu. :) It's their form of Tex Mex. I had a burrito which came in square shape with black beans and their version of Spanish rice with pepitas. Cactus doesn't take reservations, but you can add yourself to a wait list online if they have a wait. It will tell you if there's a wait or not.

This is your classic, traditional American-Mexican neighborhood restaurant. It's a very casual,…read morewelcoming, and relaxed spot that is perfectly set up for families and large groups looking for a comfortable meal. The food here is good for what it is, but it's definitely more on the Americanized side of Mexican cuisine. If you are hunting for strictly authentic, traditional Mexican street food or regional dishes, you will probably want to look elsewhere. But if you are craving that classic American-Mexican style, think big portions, melted cheese, and familiar favorites, this is a very solid spot that hits the mark. The service here was really good, attentive, and incredibly welcoming to families. The absolute biggest highlight for us was how family-friendly the environment is. Our kids had a great time, and the staff made dining with children completely stress-free. While the food isn't necessarily my personal style, you can't beat how accommodating they are for a family night out. If you are looking for an authentic culinary journey, I'd suggest checking out other options. However, if you have kids in tow and are just looking for a friendly, easy, and reliable spot to enjoy some classic American-Mexican comfort food, this is a great option.

When El Toreador closed in Redmond I thought maybe I was done having Mexican food. Tres Hermanos…read morechicken chimichanga was really good. This will be my new go to when I want good home style Mexican food. Service was very friendly. Give it a try!

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 order takeout from Julio's first time. I decided to try…read moretheir super taco salad. I selected shredded chicken as my meat hoping that it wouldn't be too dry.. I'm happy to say the shredded chicken was juicy and had a great flavor. It was a nice size with a generous portion of chicken, guacamole, and sour cream along with the other items. I'll be ordering from them again. The staff was very friendly as well.

I've only recently started spending more time in the Redmond area for work, and Matador has quickly…read morebecome one of my favorite spots to unwind after a long day. Most of the time I'm dining solo, and this place just has a great vibe. The music is always on point, the artwork and decor throughout the restaurant are awesome, and it's one of those places where you can relax, enjoy a good meal, and feel comfortable whether you're by yourself or with a group. Daniel (I believe that was his name) was outstanding. He made sure I was taken care of the entire time, stayed on top of drinks, and checked in just enough without ever being overbearing. Great service like that doesn't go unnoticed. As for the food, I always order the Carne Asada (steak) Burrito and have them add guacamole inside. It's become my go-to and has never disappointed. Great food, great atmosphere, great people. Matador has become a regular stop for me whenever I'm in town, and I look forward to coming back every chance I get.

Had a great experience last time and came back today, and ended up with disappointment…read more - habanero prawn was extremely spicy to the level that it's overpowering and not enjoyable anymore, unlike last time when it tasted like a spicy tomato soup with more balance - Baja taco fish: the fish was extremely overcooked and the crust was no longer crispy. It was served not hot but cold hard and stale - al pastor taco: the pork was hard and chewy, and extremely dried out What a big miss. Why was everything out of balance/dried out/over cooked (which was even visible)? This restaurant lacks consistency and quality check. I gave it five stars the first time, and now giving it one star for the quality of food served today