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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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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 10 Dec 2024 by geometric-noise
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235 Reviews
First Review by cwarrick1
melissa999
Points +20
So happy to discover this all plant based food at the market! - Edit
I went for lunch today after the SAM. I ordered a shorty burrito with potato and “beef” and an order of chips with queso. Next time I will try a taco, I think.
Read moreThe food was good. I wouldn’t say it was great tho. The service was very friendly and I will def be back. When you’re vegan, you’re just happy to have a new place in town where you can order anything!! Thank you.
Pros: Service, Location
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k.dieks
Points +180
So glad this place is plant based! - Edit
The vegan queso is the best I’ve had—I had it on the nachos and they definitely didn’t disappoint! The tacos are also fantastic. Love the tamarind agua fresca too.
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SadieSauce
Points +106
Best vegan queso! - Edit
I love to come here for tacos or nachos but I ALWAYS must get the side of queso and chips. It’s the best!
Read morePros: Queso queso queso! , Friendly staff, Fun atmosphere
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Marqu014
Points +37
Interesting vegan Mexican alternatives - Edit
It had options I haven’t seen before like vegan shrimp tacos and nachos with seitan barbacoa. Very very tasty
Read morePros: Large menu, Cocktails, Location
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LuluGrim
Points +150
Tasty Tacos - Edit
Fairly pricey, but it is right in Pike Place Market so I kind of expect that. However, everything on the menu is very tasty. I like all of the self-serve salsa options too. And they have very friendly service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-21
Pros: Friendly service, Fridge full of salsas, Good cocktails
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veganinsandiego
Points +829
A great neighborhood bar with vegan food - Edit
10/10 for the server’s friendliness and attitude, plus excellent food. We stopped by several times during our trip because it’s reliably vegan and delicious. Recommended for any trip to Pike Place market.
Read morePros: Food tastes great, Servers are superb
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Katvil
Points +124
Généreux - Edit
Ambiance sympa , borritos très généreux et très bon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-05
Pros: Le borritos
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lilbit
Points +409
Not Bad! - Edit
We grabbed El Borracho after a day at Pike Place Market. I got the shrymp tajín taco, barbacoa, and chipotle potato taco along with their chips and queso/salsa. The queso is a hit! The tacos were good, but not the best I've had personally.
Read morePros: Prompt service, Good food
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CaitlinOBrien
Points +98
Best. Nachos. I’ve. Ever. Had. - Edit
I’ve been looking to top my previous favorite vegan nachos for 2 years. This place succeeded. Don’t skip the nachos. 🤤 ALL of the salsas were to die for. Make sure you stop by. Wish we had more time in Seattle to eat here like 15 more times.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-23
Pros: The. Nachos. , Great location and vibe, Easy, quick service
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HamidBorzooey
Points +22
A friendly vegan restaurant - Edit
We never ate the foods that we found there before. The service was great and so friendly. I'm happy that there is such a nice place right next to Pike Place Market!
Read morePros: The waiter was so friendly, The food was delicious , Indoor and outdoor sitting
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zedix
Points +1043
Delicious Mexican food - Edit
Had some tacos at El Borracho close to Pike Place Market and everything was delicious! Service was awesome too!
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LoriKW
Points +912
Good - Edit
It was okay, the breakfast taco was really good but the jackfruit one was a little too sweet and kinda bland. The rice was good but also a little bland. The tortillas seemed very authentic. Fast service and friendly employees.
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seal
Points +2918
used to be good - Edit
We had many great meals at their former locations in Ballard and Tacoma, and even a few years ago at this spot.
Read moreUnfortunately, after our last visit, we won't be back. There wasn't anyone readily available to take our order - A sign on the table instructed us to place an order on our phone. And then we were brought mediocre versions of meals we used to like here (nachos, burritos) in takeout containers. Not a welcoming or pleasant experience for going out to eat. Maybe it's okay if you just want takeout and are in a hurry.
Just an odd experience, especially considering we used to love this place. It's sad to see it decline like this.
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RicanVegan
Points +441
A vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering cuisine - Edit
I highly recommend paying a visit to El Borracho and indulging in their mouthwatering Mexican food offerings.
Read more¡Buen provecho!
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Lots of options, Hearty combinations
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Hanna_Burch
Points +233
Good vegan tacos at Pike Place - Edit
Tried the seitan, shrimp, and jackfruit tacos. In order we liked shrimp, seitan, then jackfruit. Cool little patio and good service.
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Sessalie
Points +52
Vegan gem at pike place market - Edit
This place is right by pike place market so if you’re looking for good vegan food it’s definitely work checking it out. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We opted to sit out on the patio since it was a nice day. The bartender gave us the rundown when we arrived. You place your order at the table using a QR code and they bring the food out to you. If you want any drinks at the bar you just order them at the bar and they will bring them out to you. There is also self serve water if you just want water to drink. My BF and I ordered the nachos to share and a taco each(seitan barbacoa and chipotle potato) and it was the perfect amount of food for us. We also tried two of their margaritas(Hibiscus one and the pineapple habanero one). Both margaritas were so tasty and if you are worried about the pineapple habanero ones being too spicy, it had the perfect amount of heat to it. They have a mini fridge inside that has self serve salsas. We tried 3 of the salsas(red, green, and chipotle) all were very flavorful. We were checked on a bunch throughout our visit and the service was fantastic. I would definitely return again.
Read morePros: Easy ordering , Outdoor seating, Nice portion sizes
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vegan_in_nyc
Points +189
Best vegan burritos - Edit
These were the best vegan burritos I’ve ever had. You get to choose your own salsa from the salsa fridge too.
Read morePros: Food, Location , Price
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graceo
Points +184
Mexican Vegan Food in Pike's Place Market - Edit
My husband and I went to check out El Borracho in Pike's Place. I was grateful for a vegan place in Pike's Place, as there were not many. My husband had the burrito, and I had the jackfruit taco. They make their own salsa and store it in a fridge for customers to access. My husband's burrito was big and pretty good. My taco was okay but not over the top. I did like that the food wasn't super greasy, and there were some gluten-free options. I also thought that it was nice they had a sit-down area as many places in Pike's Place do not have much of a sit-down area.
Read morePros: sit-down area, vegan place in Pike's Place, gluten-free options
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JessicaSawatzky
Points +138
Nice spot for a light lunch - Edit
We shared the Cajun shrimp burrito, and the house made chips with salsa for a light lunch. I thoroughly enjoyed both. The shrimp pieces were well seasoned. We both left full and satisfied. Unfortunately, there were no bathrooms in the restaurant, so I had to use the public pike place restroom, which took around 15 min due to a lineup for the women's washroom.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-29
Pros: Self serve water, Patio seating, Good tasting food
Cons: Ordering through qr code but had no wifi, No bathrooms for the restaurant
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vegandophster
Points +372
Delicious and fast - Edit
Super yummy all vegan food and came out super quickly, could be bigger on the portion sizes for the prices but overall good.
Read morePros: all vegan, hot and yummy
Cons: a bit expensive , only over 21
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LilMillieee
Points +70
Disappointing!! - Edit
I am so disappointed I really wanted to love the food here but it was all just so… bland! Everything kind of tasted the same and like it needed way more spices and salt! Even my bf thought it was mediocre and he loves Mexican food! Also they are still using the process of going online to look at the menu and also pay for the food, and water is self serve. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing just not my favorite. The one thing I will give this place is that they have self serve salsa/sauce that is really good!! Honestly that saved my meal from having no flavor.
Read morePros: Salsa/Sauce “bar”
Cons: Bland food, Order online , Self serve water
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JenniferKellogg
Points +425
We devoured it - Edit
Some top notch Mexican food for sure. We had taco, nachos and chips/salsa/beans and even my omni husband enjoyed it. Glad we stopped for takeout as we left the market. The workers there were ultra friendly. The service was incredibly fast. Would visit again!
Read morePros: Taste/quality, Expansive selections, Friendly fast service
Cons: None
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1463
El Borracho Didn't Disappoint - Edit
First of all, for my one and only day in Seattle on this trip, the weather couldn't be more perfect (see attached photos of Space Needle and the weather here this afternoon, as I sip on my Arnold Palmer - also pictured, along with the Nachos - yum! 😋)
Read moreHonestly, at first I was a little turned off when I first walked in, and no one on staff acknowledged my presence for a few minutes and I did consider leaving, but something told me to give this place a chance. So, I walked over to the bartender and asked him who I had to talk to, to get seated outdoors, and he said, "Me." Not sure if he had seen me when I initially walked in, but if management reads this, you may want to train your staff to improve on their customer service skills, especially where first impressions are concerned. Reading some of the other reviews on this place, I think a couple of other customers were turned off by the service (or lack thereof) as well.
In terms of how one places their order, it's all very tech/smartphone oriented. Once you're seated at your table, you're asked to scan the QR code there and place your order. Pretty simple process overall, even when I encountered a slight glitch but persevered on, even customizing my nachos to not include jalapeños, which give me the hiccups (don't ask) while noting that it asks if you want to tip your waitperson as you place the order, and decide how much in advance....excuse me, but how am I supposed to decide how much of a tip to leave when I haven't had an opportunity to gauge the quality of the service throughout, first impressions notwithstanding? I almost begrudgingly opted to do the standard 20% in advance and hoped for the best. Being that my total bill still came to under $25.00, I reasoned that it wouldn't be a huge loss had I been disappointed, and I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly my order was brought out - first the Arnold Palmer brought out by the bartender himself, and almost immediately thereafter my nachos were brought out by another staff person.
I will say this: the nachos were satisfying and flavorful, despite the vegan melted cheese and vegan sour cream having a slightly watery texture. But overall, I was happy, satisfied, and ready to resume my walk in Downtown Seattle for the remainder of the afternoon and into the evening.
Pros: Quick service once order was placed, Food fresh
Cons: Unwelcoming vibe initially
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Mgfarmer
Points +1205
Great spot! - Edit
Friendly place with fresh food and nice sized portions. I had the chipotle potato taco, shrymp taco and the jalapeño pineapple margarita. I ate the food so quickly that I forgot to take pics. I would def recommend this place
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JennyCorcioDeleon
Points +41
No food - Edit
Twice I try to eatthere and don't have Cook
Read moreIs so desappoiting
Pros: Nothing because I was not able to eat , Waitress so rude
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SarahMays
Points +1407
Vegan tacos, burritos, and bowls! - Edit
We enjoyed our meal at El Borracho! We liked that there were several options for each burrito, taco, and bowl. The service was very quick and the food was tasty! The taco was a little expensive for what it was, but the portion sizes on everything else was perfect. Heads up- you order from a QR code and it is 21 after 5pm. Our only issue was that everything came in disposable to go containers which was a little disappointing. But over all glad to have a fully vegan restaurant option downtown besides Veggie Grill.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Lots of options. , Fun drink choices.
Cons: Everything comes in disposable containers
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guineverepettigrew
Points +58
Amazing Fully Vegan Option at Pike Place Market - Edit
When you enter, most of the restaurant is 21 , if you're underage you will have to enter through the market. To order, you scan the QR code at your table, place your order, and pay online. Our food came out in 5 minutes or less, but was definitely fresh off the line.
Read moreTo start, we had the vegan nachos, which was probably the best part of the meal. The cheese sauce on it was just right, not too gooey, which is an issue that I've had with a few other options I've tried.
We both had burritos, which were definitely a good option. I will say that if you aren't a shrimp lover, you will definitely want to skip that, as it is a very realistic imitation. Overall no complaints in that department.
I do want to take a second to shout out the amazing service we got as soon as we walked in the door. I'm sorry that I didn't catch his name, but the gentleman who welcomed us was able to tell us the entire menu off the top of his head, even down to what each mock meat was made out of. He seemed extremely passionate about it, and definitely just wanted to help us get what we were looking for.
10/10, I would stop here on every trip to Pike Place, leave with a full belly and a smile on my face!
Pros: Amazing service and knowledgeable staff, Great location, Delicious food with a ton of variety
Cons: None at all
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