Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Bar and Mexican food restaurant that turned plant based in 2021. Offers vegan versions of nachos, quesadilla, burritos, and tacos. Has a salsa bar with house-made salsas. Over 21s. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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1521 1st Ave (at Pike Place Market), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98101
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- Free Wi-Fi
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188 Reviews
First Review by cwarrick1
JamieGiblett
Points +176
Kristoffer for president - Edit
Tequila? Yep!
Read moreBest nachos ever? Si si?
Good times? Muy bueno!
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CodyDMarshall
Points +118
Tasty - Edit
Enjoyed the burrito and nachos! Everything was fresh
Read morePros: Fresh, Simple , Good service
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skyebleu
Points +167
Authentic flavors from Mexico - Edit
Kudos to a wholly plant-based venue! Awesome flavors and quality and we Ol folks even navigated the QR code ordering.
Read moreI tried the three tacos that were GF and would say skip the faux shrimp - we’ve had better alternatives (like hearts of palm) the Al Pastor taco was very good, the tofu chorizo almost as good. My partner had the Chipotle potato bowl and was impressed! I don’t think that was GF but it sure looked good! Next time I’d order black beans, rice, guacamole and one taco. Woo hoo GO PLANTS!
Pros: All plant based! Everything , Mexican without dairy cheese, yeah!, Dynamic location at lively pikes place mkt
Cons: Would have liked to have advice from a server
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bdog
Points +61
Good service, decent food, all vegan - Edit
We got the soyrizo, egg, and potato shorty, chips and salsa, and 3 tacos (chipotle potato, seitan barbacoa, impossible burg'r). The shorty was mostly potato, but still decent. The impossible taco had good seasoning though. Chips were also pretty good. Staff was friendly, and food was delivered quickly. Prices aren't too bad, it's about $4-5 for a taco, or $13 for a burrito. All vegan though!
Read morePros: All vegan , Fast , Good service
Cons: Soyrizo, egg, potato shorty was mostly potato , Hoped for a little bit cheaper
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chart94
Points +246
Affordable and fun - Edit
I must always stop for a fully vegan Mexican restaurant. Many thanks to the owner for keeping this running during the pandemic. Everything was incredible and hit those cravings. Non vegan dinnet partner said the vegan queso was fantastic
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The Hungry Vegan
Points +3780
NACHOS!!! - Edit
2021: I'm delighted to see El Borracho went all vegan. They have so many more options! I have fallen in love all over again!
Read more2016: They serve the best vegan nachos in town. The burrito is also excellent, but the tacos are skimpy. It gets pretty busy in here. Service is quick. If you're jonesing for Mexican, go here.
Updated from previous review on 2016-01-20
Pros: Options, Inexpensive
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cosmiccam
Points +505
yummm - Edit
very rare to find an all-vegan mexican restaurant so this place was awesome! loveddd the nachos. the toppings to chips ratio was perfect✨ jackfruit bowl was great too, loved the seasoning on the jackfruit. big portions! love supporting all vegan places 💚🌱
Read moreworks to take it to-go and eat at a park close by. cant eat in bar/patio unless you have proof of 21. they do have a seperate section inside though.
Pros: big portions, all vegan menu , diverse options
Cons: need your id/proof of 21 to sit outside
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Veganfindsndines
Points +254
I hope this was just a fluke. - Edit
We recently came here after they became 100% plant-based. Maybe they weren’t 100% ready to open yet?
Read moreWe waited a very long time at our table because no one told us we had to order on our phones.
The food was OK, but it was served to us on to go plates even though we were dining in. It was almost laughable when we ordered another round of chips and it came in a small paper bag again.
One of my party didn’t get their food until everyone else was done eating.
There were no signs on the wall showing where the bathroom was.
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giovern
Points +414
So good! - Edit
Honestly one of the best fully vegan restaurants I’ve been too. Ample outdoor seating, innovate menu items, and simply delicious food. Strong drinks as well!
Read morePros: All vegan, Inexpensive , Variety
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pdxvegan1
Points +106
Large portions - Edit
After an afternoon of wandering around the city I stopped by here for lunch. I ordered the nachos and a lemonade. The portion was large and I could only finish half of it. I’d definitely return to try the other menu items.
Read morePros: Friendly and fast service
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clarebear9
Points +888
Decent - Edit
Plant based vegan Mexican food and bar. Nachos were the best thing on the menu. All flavors seemed to have a bit of spice to them. Not huge portions.
Read moreWas slightly confused at first how to go about things. Order drinks at bar. Order food via app- barcode is on tables. They’ll bring it out to you. Lots of outdoor seating, although loud Pike Place area, but good people watching. Staff was friendly.
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hollyann&marcus
Points +26
Great - Edit
Really good food apart from the burritos. They are much like a frozen burrito you would buy at a grocery store.
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savvytravyy
Points +107
I really wanted to love it - Edit
Amazing menu, so fun to have an all vegan option in Pike Place. BUT, totally disappointed! First of all, no one explained to me that you order from the QR code at the table- kind of annoying for me to have to type in my credit card every time I wanted another dish but oh well, liked that it saved paper. Second of all the portions were TINY. The side of chips and queso was $7.95 and we were given an 8 oz paper cup only 1/4 of the way full, super bizarre and so sad because it tasted really good. The tacos were also very tiny, looking through pictures posted on here the ones I ordered came half that size. They were decent but nothing special. The “shorty” burrito and stiff margs were the highlight for sure. The prices are high for how small the portions were. Overall just really sad about this place, I wanted to love it! Side note: I get that’s it’s the pandemic but since we were dining in I wish we had been given reusable dining ware to eat off of, so much waste with all the disposable dishes (even though I’m glad they were compostable).
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JuliaWelborn
Points +66
Delicious!!! - Edit
The nachos were amazing and a huge serving size
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Passout
Points +766
Excellent vegan choice in Pike Place area - Edit
Food and drinks were all good. Service was quick and friendly. Facilities were clean.
Read moreMy family stopped in here while on vacation. We got an assortment of tacos (chipotle potato, soyrizo w egg & potato, el pastor, and barbacoa), chips and salsa, and the barbacoa burrito. We also had some Chardonnay wine and the Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita.
My wife is a connesuer of chips and salsa and she said these were some of the best she ever had.
My daughter loved it but struggled a little bit with the spice level of some of the items.
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WFPBCarole
Points +75
Good service but pricey for what you get - Edit
The location is nice, and we WANT to love and support any plant-based restaurant. However, when the food was delivered it was a real mix for us. The shrimp taco was tiny and honestly wasn't very good. The shrimp burrito was bigger, but still their version of shrimp is just not good-tasting. The potato taco was a little better sized and much better tasting. We ordered the Horchata which was extremely good but very pricey given the amount in the glass. Overall I'd have to say I was disappointed based on other reviews. They told us they've only been reopened for 7 weeks, so I'm sure they are still ironing out some of the kinks. Service was very quick.
Read morePros: Fast service, Nice location
Cons: Poor value for the money
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Kimya369
Points +311
Great Food! - Edit
This place has an awesome menu. Everything is vegan now. Their burritos are great as well as their nacho cheese sauce. The drinks are also pretty cheap, and they have some interesting flavors to try.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice staff, Interesting menu
Cons: none
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nowagandhi
Points +67
GREAT VEGAN FOOD @ PIKES MARKET! - Edit
While others were being somehow amused by dead and dying fish being tossed around at the market, I enjoyed a great vegan Mexican lunch right around the corner! Had the chipotle potato shortie burrito with chips and salsa - the portions were large and the food was delicious, fresh, and tasty! Check out the help-yourself hot sauce assortment in the fridge! Also, cool ordering system... just sit down and scan your table code, complete your order on your phone, and they bring your food right out for you! Cool place!
Read morePros: Delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly service!
Cons: None!
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Anicahe
Points +210
Delicious! - Edit
Food was delicious. Big portions. Great and fast service. Their plates are compostable!!
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JoshuaFrance
Points +112
Great Mexican vegan food - Edit
Good quick place to grab a bite to eat while touring pike place market. With kids you must eat in the back dinning room. During COVID many places have added order at the table menus which takes a bit of the interaction away from a place. But the food is great.
Read morePros: All vegan options , Vegan shrimp!
Cons: Some potions are very small like tacos.
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VegBuchis
Points +180
Good option - Edit
Nothing special but very cool that the entire place is vegan. I ended up trying almost all the tacos and they were all very good. Side note: you order from a QR code on the table. This was a little confusing for newcomers ;).
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angdep
Points +1297
Best vegan Mexican in Seattle - Edit
Never ate here prior to them being plant-based, but after learning they’ve gone 100% vegan, it was a must to visit. And the verdict is that the food is so delicious. It’s not greasy and good quality. It’s great that they have a variety to choose from. Love the jackfruit, seitan and tofu options.
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VeganWithAPassport
Points +2355
Okay... - Edit
I was underwhelmed with my food. The chips in the nachos were not crunchy (may be due to them being drowned in toppings and getting it to go and not being able to eat them until 15 minutes later). Also I had a difficult time distinguishing the refried bean taste in the nachos (wonder if they were accidentally left out). Besides the jalapenos, the nachos were not that flavorful and the chips were soft. Besides nachos, there are tacos and burritos. Although there are only two flavors of each on the menu (although you can customize items - subject to an additional charge).
Read moreEditing my review as I visited in March and did not realize that they turned fully plant based (according to happycow), I'm assuming there are more options. I'm assuming the menu and recipes have had a revamp and I will pay them another visit.
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-13
Pros: customizable, alcohol if that's your thing
Cons: underwhelming food
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JuTailor
Points +738
Yummy burrito and cheap margaritas - Edit
I loved the vegan burrito! I wished I would be able to eat two of them! The portions are big though, so I had troubles finishing mine. It was really really great though. I was also very happy about the cheap and tasty margaritas. The place itself is not in a nice location and also doesn't have such a great vibe. Without finding it on happy cow I would have walked past it. That's a total bummer since the food is really tasty and worth stopping here!
Read morePros: Amazing burritos, Great and cheap margaritas
Cons: Location, Not such a nice vibe
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KimberlyMaureen
Points +146
Yummy options - Edit
Tried a burrito yesterday. Was a bit disappointed by the burrito but the salsa was really good and the sour cream tasted like what I remember sour crean tasting like.
Read morePros: Lota of vegan options
Cons: Burrito was lack laster
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reggieama
Points +58
Loved the queso dip! - Edit
Their vegan queso dip is a winner! I also got their soyrizo/potato tacos and also their mushroom tacos. They were decent but I’ve had better.
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Bekahblue
Points +103
A great multitude of vegan options! - Edit
We stayed at The Thompson Hotel nearby and had no vegan options at restaurants or room service (except booze)... but we felt fortunate to find El Borracho has many vegan options! Vegan tacos, burritos and the most amazing vegan nachos (with soyrizo, decadent vegan sour cream, and a heaping pile of guacamole and salsa)! We ordered take out burritos to bring back to the less than vegan friendly Thompson for dinner later (and they were delicious and hearty enough to soak up all the booze). The patio area is dog friendly and the staff was pleasant and attentive. They brought our huge dog a bowl of water and the service was quick. This place is insanely busy as this is located in the heart of downtown Seattle's top tourist destination.
Read morePros: Many good vegan options, kind, attentive staff
Cons: If you dont like people watching and crowds, avoid
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