06/26/09

Great Mex Food & atmosphere!

by SearchingforGreatSandwich

El Camino had a simple, but strong menu. No mind-blowing options, but overall well flavored and balanced.

If you're looking for a simple Mex-Tex meal try them out. Try the fried plantains!

We went on a Saturday evening and it was crowded and loud. This is a great place to start the night over drinks, but not a quiet gathering place for family.

The waitstaff was friendly & courteous.

• Pros: solid mexican meal
• Cons: crowded & loud

08/21/08

Great food, good atmosphere, Did not need reservations!

by kalea2005

I am from Portland and this place was a very nice local place. The food was hot and yummy! We had fish tacos, tacos, chicken and cheese enchiladas and tamales. All very good for decent price. Wait staff was great. I would say my fav. was the enchiladas.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: not really kid friendly (bring crayons, or something) & parking

08/15/08

Mediocre Mexican

by rmcmahon

Well I went here expecting a lot based on the reviews. I was sorely disappointed. First no chips and salsa - not a big deal but important to many. Second the fish tacos were over cooked and $20!!! Nothong like the amazing halibut tacos at Carte de Oxaca and ony $9!!! The margaritas were weak but tasty. Overall mediocre. Service on a Friday (early) was actually ok.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Expensive and mediocre

08/09/08

Super Good Mexican Food

by nicki777

I went to El Camino for the second time last night and overall was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I came a little after 9pm, and were seated in a nice corner of the main dining room by a window. Unfortunately, we could hear every word of our VERY LOUD and perhaps overly intoxicated neighbor table of six. We tuned them out as best we could and didn't let it destroy our dinner so it wasn't a huge deal.

We had the same server as the last time we came to El Camino, and he was very friendly and helpful - and only a little slow at times perhaps due to the late hour. He recommended wine for us, which we both thoroughly enjoyed. We started with the beet salad, which we had ordered the last time and is very delicious. I ordered the Mussels appetizer as an entree; it was served in a very tasty tomato based broth with a touch of cream, lots of flavorful garlic and some grilled bread for dipping - I loved it! My boyfriend ordered the Bistec and Cheese Enchilada entree which he enjoyed as well.

Only a couple of small things that could have been better:

1) We weren't offered pepper with our salad and had to wait a bit before our own server came by and we asked him for it (apparently it was the food runner's job to offer pepper)

2) Our salad came out, and then literally a minute and a half later our entrees came out when we had barely taken two bites of our salads - so timing was a bit off there.

Other than that we had a great dinner and will definitely be back!

• Pros: Great Food and Respectable Service
• Cons: A little loud and timing of service a bit off

06/30/08

If you care about service, don't come here

by fantasticjourney

Can't argue with the food reviews, the food is delicious. However, if you care at all about customer service, don't do it. Each time I've been, the service is horrible - slow and snotty. I've kicked myself after each visit - "why did I come here when there are so many great places in Seattle?"

• Pros: Delicious food
• Cons: Unbearably bad service

06/23/08

why did I miss this place for so long??

by Gregbarton

The best Margarias specially the bartenders one,the food is all organic and even that its more expensive than other mex rest its worth it.Try the Tacos de carne,Tacos de pescado or mejillones!!!

The crowd and the The atmosphere are beautiful and our server from Spain was very friendly,fast and attentive!!

Highly recommended!!!

• Pros: great ambience,food,drinks and service
• Cons: sometimes long wait for a table

05/05/08

You won't be disappointed!

by getfuzzygurl

The best attributes of El Camino are its courteous waitstaff, unique ambience and scrumptious margaritas. Since this place is very popular, however, you may have to wait for a table if you arrive after 6 pm. The plates are typically smaller and are sometimes pricey for the portion but are generally very good and add unique flavors to traditional mexican cuisine. I highly recommend the Bartender's Margarita and the Quesadillas! It is a good place whether you want to have casual conversation with friends on the back deck or people-watch at the bar. Try it and you'll love it!

• Pros: service, drinks, atmosphere
• Cons: small portions for the prices, parking, popularity=wait for tables

09/09/07

Amazing gourmet mexican food! Forget traditional mexican food and eat here.

by ladyjame

Even though this place is a bit pricey, it's so worth a splurge when you can afford it. I recommend the "Bistec Estilo Capitalino" and the plantain chips and guacamole. Put them together with a mojito and you've got the perfect meal! Service is always friendly and helpful, though you may wait a bit for a table. Go to El Camino during off hours or right at the start of dinner if you can. Or get food to go. It tastes just as good at home. If you're disappointed they don't give you chips and salsa, you misjudged the type of mexican food. It's not traditional mexican, I'd call it more gourmet mexican.

• Pros: Food, drinks, service, outdoor dining
• Cons: They are really busy!

08/30/07

Cheers to El Camino

by gretchenwurther

I have been a regular customer of this restaurant for as long as its been open, and it has never failed to satisfy me. The atmosphere is beautiful and interesting and the food is equally as impressive. The salads are fresh and unique and the enchiladas are my favorite on the current menu. The margarita's reputation is not hype, they are fantastic! My favorite way to begin my weekend is with brunch at El Camino. I highly recommend this restaurant.

07/10/07

Great Margharitas

by jlastaples

We went to this place on Cinco de Mayo. It was busy, so service was a little slow. But when the food came, it was well worth the wait. We're looking forward to going back for Margharitas. My husband never get excited about Margharitas, but he flipped over these. It was a little pricey for a Mexican restaurant but again it was good. It was 't your typical greasy ricey-beany mexican food. Reportedly very authentic family recipes.

• Pros: Margharitas
• Cons: Pricey, but worth it. Just expect to pay a little more for very good food.