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El Borracho

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Pike Place, Seattle
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    Henok K.
    "$1 tacos and $4 drinks during happy hour from 4-7."(5 Tips)
    JP S.
    "Make sure to try their salsas & get green rice."(4 Tips)
    Andrea F.
    "el cheapo marg!"(4 Tips)
    Cathy W.
    "We had the house margarita, as well as the coconut margarita!"(17 Tips)
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  • Cathy W.heart icon on user image
    Cathy WAugust 13, 2017
    The pozole is amazing! We had the house margarita, as well as the coconut margarita! The coconut was not too sweet, it was perfect!
  • Andrea F.
    Andrea FallingApril 22, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Tacos! My favorite are the chorizo + potato and the barbacoa! Always add the side of green rice and black beans, oh and an el cheapo marg!
  • Alexandra W.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra WattAugust 13, 2017
    Tacos are delicious! My al pastor burrito was great as well. Pozole was authentic.
  • Brooke L.heart icon on user image
    Brooke LouiseJanuary 29, 2023
    All vegan Mexican. Food was totally fine. Weird separation of bar and food. Don't miss the salsas in the little fridge. Very tasty. Possibly the best bit.
  • Lindsey S.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey SApril 15, 2017
    Great Happy Hour (M-F, 4-7)! $4 drinks (including a margarita), $1ish chips & salsa, tacos... and these are not basic tacos. Yum!
  • Pug F.heart icon on user image
    Pug FantusAugust 24, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Cochinita Pibil burrito, black beans, green rice and make it WET! Don't forget the cerveza! (Chips and salsa extra tho?!)
  • Gary C.
    Gary ClayDecember 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is a gem in Pike Place, consistently good food at great prices. Go here before every show at the Showbox to enhance your experience
  • Tom B.heart icon on user image
    Tom BiroMay 5, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the pozole. Also, if you get the bowl, they'll split it in half for you as it's a lot at once.
  • Gabe J.
    Gabe JohnsonDecember 11, 2013
    Best Happy Hour in The Market. The El Cheapo Margarita ($4) is worth the trip. Read more
  • Melanie L.heart icon on user image
    Melanie LongNovember 6, 2018
    Try that tongue taco. I know it sounds weird, but trust me. It’s good.
  • Manu V.heart icon on user image
    Manu VethJune 15, 2016
    The tacos were great as was my margarita!
  • Maria N.heart icon on user image
    Maria NicholFebruary 9, 2016
    The nachos were great but the waitstaff needs to work on their service. We say for a good 10 min before anyone even acknowledged us. Drinks were pretty good.
  • Mike P.
    Mike PantolianoAugust 3, 2013
    Mexican food is the cuisine of the people of Mexico! Try a taco! They're filled with lettuce and tomatoes and cheese and sometimes weird stuff like soured cream!!!!
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher CAugust 21, 2013
    Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7$1 Taco and $4 beer. Tacos are authentic. No sour cream and cheese nonsense.
  • Pug F.heart icon on user image
    Pug FantusMarch 27, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Cochinitas Pibil Burrito, Black Beans, Green Rice and Make it WET! This is my jam!
  • Shannon N.heart icon on user image
    Shannon NicholsonFebruary 21, 2016
    Everyone was very happy with the food. I had the soyrizo quesadilla it was very good.
  • Kris R.heart icon on user image
    Kris RosentraterAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Can get some cheap drinks and eats. El Cheapo margarita $4 all day and tacos under $3.
  • Gabe J.
    Gabe JohnsonDecember 10, 2013
    The El Cheapo will make you believe in miracles. El Borracho Shirt for sale at Horses Cut Shop: http://bit.ly/1gsGuDJ Read more
  • Andres C.heart icon on user image
    Andres CalderaAugust 7, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos al pastor is why I keep coming back for!
  • Joseph S.
    Joseph SandovalOctober 25, 2013
    Staff is friendly, full bar and the pesole is really good! Who could ask for more
  • Jack R.heart icon on user image
    Jack ReevesJune 10, 2016
    Tacos tacos tacos! Sit outside and try something new!
  • Bunny R.
    Bunny ROctober 3, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour is the best.
  • Sophia B.heart icon on user image
    Sophia BretonAugust 4, 2016
    The guac & tacos!
  • Manuel Ernesto A.heart icon on user image
    Excellent salsas and good taco menu!!
  • Jocelyn R.
    Jocelyn Robinson GoslingSeptember 1, 2013
    I love the 4.00 margaritas here!! Also great vegetarian options!! Yum!
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HMay 6, 2014
    4pm to 7pm happy hour. $4 margaritas and beers. $1 tacos and chips and salsa
  • Ann J.
    Ann JunOctober 18, 2012
    Happy hour is 5-7 with $1 tacos , $4 wells/drafts/wine and $5 tequila shots.
  • Alli B.heart icon on user image
    Alli BrachmannOctober 19, 2018
    The nachos with the vegan cheese sauce were incredible! Tacos were just okay
  • Michelle A.heart icon on user image
    Michelle AndersonOctober 27, 2015
    Get the pulled pork marinated in Coke, life changing!
  • JP S.heart icon on user image
    JP SeralApril 11, 2015
    Solid burritos. Make sure to try their salsas & get green rice.
  • adriana c.heart icon on user image
    adriana castroSeptember 5, 2017
    Not Mexican but really tasty and everyone is really nice
  • Jeff A.heart icon on user image
    Jeff AmlinJune 4, 2015
    Vegan mushroom tacos are great!
  • Steven H.heart icon on user image
    Steven HaberJanuary 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Six happy hour tacos is the perfect amount.
  • Jennifer A.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer AndersonSeptember 25, 2014
    The burritos and salsa are amazing!
  • Rich S.heart icon on user image
    Rich SarchioniFebruary 15, 2016
    Margaritas, rabbit, beef tongue, and mushroom tacos
  • Dana K.heart icon on user image
    Dana KruseOctober 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the chorizo tacos and the queso fundido! Delicious!
  • Henok K.
    Henok KidaneOctober 10, 2014
    $1 tacos and $4 drinks during happy hour from 4-7.
  • Sarah B.heart icon on user image
    Sarah BanksMarch 27, 2014
    Yummy vegan nachos!! Definitely will be back!
  • Geoff S.heart icon on user image
    Geoff S.October 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best nachos on the planet. Get them with carne asada.
  • Blake P.heart icon on user image
    Blake PAugust 6, 2014
    $1 Tacos. Who can say no? They're small but tasty.
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BApril 5, 2014
    Food was ok, drinks were weak, poor service. Gave us a had time about splitting the check. Told each person no one tipped. So our waitress got a killer tip for awful service & lying. So congrats.
  • James A.heart icon on user image
    James AmazeApril 30, 2016
    Tacos! Tacos! Tacos!
  • Ignas J.heart icon on user image
    Ignas JonuškaSeptember 7, 2018
    Great tacos and tortilla chips!
  • Tammy M.
    Tammy McCraySeptember 28, 2013
    Great food! $4 margaritas are not worth it tho
  • Miche M.
    Miche M.September 6, 2012
    The $4 Market Margaritas are very good!
  • Adrienne
    AdrienneAugust 4, 2013
    Tiniest happy hour tacos you've ever seen!
  • Laura O.heart icon on user image
    Laura OApril 14, 2013
    Loved it! Great burrito and Margarita!
  • Miranda R.
    Miranda RenschAugust 3, 2013
    Try the sexy marmot, it's delicious.
  • Emily H.
    Emily HuisinghOctober 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Happy hour is awesome! $1 tacos $4 margs!!
  • Vera J.
    Vera JensenNovember 11, 2012
    REALLY good carne asada tacos!! Yummy Yums!
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