(206) 706-4889
6711 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6784
-122.3555
Neighborhoods: Northwest Seattle, Phinney Ridge, Northwest
What People Are Saying About El Chupacabra
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Named for the mythical "goat-sucker," this old house has transformed into a warm cantina, with red walls and a few Day-of-the-Dead details. With its raucous jukebox and budget prices, this yuppie-free environment attracts a younger clientele. Later at night, the free pool table gets busy as the tunes crank. In the warmer weather, the front porch opens for leisurely feasting. – – The Food – Diners capture the Chupacabra spirit here by sucking down life-giving margaritas created with a zesty homemade mix. These large drinks balance the spicy Mexican…
05/06/09
Really bad place to go for fun
by seattlelady1234
I can't even review the food because the service was so terrible we never made it to the table. It was a busy night, but our wait was made interminable by the fact that the waitstaff (who I had been patient with because they were clearly understaffed) chose to seat half a dozen parties ahead of our party of 3 who were farther back on the waitlist. This included an obnoxious party of children whose parents lied about how many of them there were, and some people who obviously had friends at the restaurant who waltzed in and sat down while many people had been waiting to be seated for over an hour. When we tried to press our case with the waiter, as we'd been "next" for a good 45 minutes, we were rudely yelled at and told to leave. They had plenty of customers waiting for a table that night, but the way they were going, I don't know who would come back for more.
- Pros: It's in Seattle
- Cons: Mean, mean people
04/19/09
Unbelievably bad service. Okay food
by Sonnydax
I don't know who these people think they are. They have TERRIBLE attitudes and service. They are rude and once a guy tried to charge our party of five 20% gratuity on our bill after ruining our evening with almost nonexistent service. These poser dregs have no business in the service industry and they look like a filthy bunch as well. No one I know will ever go there again. Don't waste your precious time or money.
- Pros: interesting space. Outdoor seating.
- Cons: Aloof and incompetent servers.
04/07/09
RUDE
by pearljam888
The waitress rudely reminded us that the longer we stayed, the more money we were taking out of her pocket. So sorry... I apologize that our several-hundred dollar bill and automatic 18% tip was so irritating to you.
- Pros: Good food...
- Cons: Rudest waitress I've ever had in my life
The Details on El Chupacabra
When to Go:
On Monday nights, a live DJ alternates the mix between heart-wrenching country and head-bashing punk.
What to Drink:
The fresh margaritas in pint-size glasses are a highlight, particularly the pomegranate version. The bar also serves superior tequilas and south-of-the-border beers including the rare Tonas from Nicaragua.
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