I had kids with me. We were far away from home. They were hungry for Mexican food. We searched…read moreyelp. Why are there so many Mexican restaurants in Bellingham and why do they all say they are the best? Hard to choose. The first place we went had good reviews but they were so trashy and rude and wasn't worth the trouble. The next place we tried was 21 and up but he was so nice to recommend this place. I was worried because it was so close to closing time and we walked from the previous place to avoid parking again. I have some medical issues that made the short walk take me out. We get there with 20 mins left until close. I see a seemingly swamped waitress and look at her apologetically but she welcomed us to sit and put menus in front of us. She hustled around to other tables and took our order quickly. The ambiance is nice. There's a small bar by the register. The food shows up after a brief wait and it looks super appetizing to the eyes. My burrito takes up the entirety of the large oval plate. My kid exclaimed, "that who thing is a burrito?!" He loves enchiladas and it's plated neatly with rice and beans. My daughter ordered carne asada only ever getting it from our favorite hometown restaurant nearly every other Sunday, so they got some high expectations to meet. Her carne asada comes with an enchilada which for us is a fail safe in case the carne asada turns out to be too different from our norm. To her delight, it was incredibly similar to what we would normally get in taste and presentation. There was so much food. Feeling bad for coming late, I tried to eat quickly and asked for boxes. There were two other tables that arrived before us just hanging out talking. I was acutely aware of the time having worked as a waitress several times in the past but she didn't close the doors until close time. After close, a woman arrived at one of the doors and the waitress let her in and fed her. It was so nice to be see and for me, that deserves so much praise and restores faith in humanity especially after being treated like crap at another restaurant we chose not to eat at. I always choose to support places with good people. I go to pay trying to get out of hair. Despite appearing so busy, she was so friendly. I praised the service and food. She walked to our table as we were preparing to leave and she was engaged in conversation with the kids. My daughter was talking about dress shopping for a school dance. We mention how far from home we were and she mindfully pieces together it's a long drive home still, it's a school night, kids and self exhausted. She grabs a bag and gives us to go beverages. Honestly the kindness made me a bit emotional. The restaurant was past business hours and she had just sat someone and had yet to take her order and still made us feel welcome and not rushed. My kids were adamant we had to come back soon. Spend your money here. The food was fantastic. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Plentiful amounts will leave you satisfied both today and tomorrow. You don't have to question the cleanliness of this place like some of the hole in the wall places we've seen. Choose this one!

5 stars for delicious food--fajitas, tacos, and outstanding refried beans were all fabulous and…read morefresh. The salsas were also tasty. The service was 3 stars for us--pleasant but absent minded and inconsistent. Ambience was fine--lots of windows and light, clean, and comfy seating. They were out of the beer and wine we wanted, but the house margarita was a good stand in. It was an early dinner on a Friday night. I understand why a few reviewers commented on the noise level. It was fine with only 3 tables full, but it was getting loud as we wrapped up our time and the restaurant started to fill with the dinner crowd. We'll be back for more.

What a great little taco shop. We came in during happy hour, not super crowded on a Saturday. Our…read moreserver was quick with helping out and suggesting things. We got the guac and chips, some ranch water and beer off the happy hour menu. All the tacos looked amazing. We had the carne asada, pork belly and a couple of fish tacos. Wanted to order more but we're already pretty satisfied with what we ordered so will have to come back to try other options! The restaurant has a nice big bar and lots of seating, very open feeling with its high ceilings.

Four stars - Good…read more We went here after hiking at Oyster Dome. They had the windows open in the restaurant, so I was happy to have my jacket. Our server was nice. And overall, the food was good. I really enjoyed the tacos, but the nachos left a bit to be desired. The basic nacho cheese made it a bit bland. I did not get any drinks, but my friends' drinks looked good. I would recommend going here!

I'm happily at home after a tough day, digging in to a delivered carne asada dinner plate: rice,…read morebeans, guacamole, salad and tortillas accompanying. And I'm in heaven. I know my carne asada, and this one is perfect. The rice and beans are just like home in Mexico. Their food is superb, I can't complain. And once I'm done with this, I'll be attacking a gorgeous-looking flan. These guys are great.

We came to Tadeo's at 8:30 PM on Saturday night as a party of 2. We were the only ones there! But…read morewe had walked around downtown Bellingham and many of the food places were closed early (for a Saturday night). Our server was delightful. We were seated and had some chips and salsa within the first two minutes of arriving. She was attentive and took good care of us. We ordered their house guacamole with our chips and they came in this cute little bowl :) see the photo! It was cute to look at and delicious to eat. I ordered the Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. This was so good. The dishes it was served on were very VERY hot! It was sizzling and smelled heavenly. I loved the sauce that the chicken was prepared in. Their tortillas were fresh too. Tadeo's is awesome! We had a lovely time, excellent service and fresh food. Their salsa, guacamole, and sauce they had were all wonderful. I would definitely come back!

So I work super close and had a cancelation so I decided to pop in here for some quick tacos and I…read morewas pleased to find out that all tacos are 1 dollar off on Tuesdays so I got 3 asada street tacos for 2 dollars each I tried all 3 sauces they were all good I will be back with my family and friends thank you for the great service on this rainy day

Really great authentic Mexican food!! I enjoyed the great service! Really good and Will come…read moreagain!!

My friend recommended this place and I finally got the chance to stop by for an early lunch. I…read moredrove past this place often and due to the direction I was heading, it could be tricky turning in from the other direction (across the road). The restaurant seemed to be a house, with plenty of space. Bottled drinks and desserts are in the fridge cooler and to get them ourselves if we want that. I decided on the Mulitas instead of my usual enchilada plate. It's a smaller version with 3 mini size tortilla filled with meat of your choice. I had carnitas, beef and chicken. All were good. Served with beans and rice. My friend had the beef burrito and it was pretty big. She said it was tasty and very filling. It was literally the only meal she had for the day. It seemed to be a family run place and so service was a bit slow. We had to wait a while before someone came out to the counter for us to make payment. There was no bell to alert them. I noticed other customers popping into the kitchen/staff area to get their attention to take order.

What do you get when you combine one of Bellingham's best taco trucks with a former amazing beer…read morebar? You get awesome tacos AND good beer! We were looking for some good Mexican food for dinner and noticed this spot, long in the making, was finally open. So we popped in and had a super good meal, a cold Negra Modelo, and a generally nice time. Bonus for the friendly service and colorful decor.

Yummy food and great service. We ended up eating here twice on our vacation because we liked it so…read moremuch.

Super super great place to stop and eat great food service amazing great job to the chefs great…read morerecipe on every dish great proportions and clean place most definitely will recommend, I will comeback here for sure. please come eat here enjoy a good meal real Mexican food not text mex guys.

The food was surprisingly better than I was expecting! Had the chicken soup, chicken enchilada and…read morea beef taco. The beans on the side were tasty, as was everything else I had ordered. Service was prompt, accurate, and with a smile.

If you are looking for the absolute best dining experience in Bellingham, look no further than El…read moreAgave I can say without exaggeration that they provide the best service I have ever experienced anywhere. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome from the second you walk through the door. They are family and they treat you as so. From the atmosphere to the incredible hospitality, everything about this place is top-tier. It is rare to find a restaurant that hits every single aspect of hospitality. Highly recommended! Thank you Cruz and his dad

Really cool place. With the massive garage door open, the eating area is half inside, half outside…read more Picnic style tables outside and smaller bar tables inside. Friendly peeps. Ordered the Tuesday pork belly tamale. Can't wait to eat it... After too long of a wait, the tamale was sooo good! Masa was seasoned perfectly. Sauce was good. Carrots were really good! Nice touch. Pork belly was a little dry, but still tasty. Being from Southern New Mexico, I have high standards for this kind of food; even though, it's not your typical New Mexican tamale, it was good and worth a try!

This brewery is super cute. I love the posters and the overall vibe, and I've really tried to like…read moreit. But the ordering system is honestly a mess. You stand in a long line just to get a menu, since there aren't any available beforehand. Once you finally get up there, you might get redirected mid-order like it's some kind of game show. By the time you actually order, you've barely had a second to look at anything. Then you're stuck standing in a crowded area waiting for your drink with no clear place to go, while staff weave around you like you're in the way. I promise, I would love to not be standing there either. Drinks have been underwhelming too. The ranch water was so weak I thought maybe it was just a suggestion of tequila. And then the iPad flips around with a 25 percent tip option, which feels bold considering you're finding your own menu, ordering under pressure, waiting in chaos, and bussing your own table. I want to love this place, but the experience makes it hard to come back.