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
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 10 Dec 2024 by geometric-noise
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213 Reviews
First Review by cwarrick1
DarkLordSeitan
Points +112
mas 🌱 - Edit
solidly ok. had a barbacoa and jackfruit taco, with a side of black beans. pretty pricey, but i'd stop in again to try some more things.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-10
Pros: horchata, tacos
Cons: price
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WorkingClassFoodies
Points +139
Obsessed - Edit
Touristy? Yes. Over priced? Yes. Delicious every time? Absolutely. We stop here EVERY TIME we’re in Seattle for tacos and get burritos for our long drive home (the cheesy 5 layer shortie is our favorite). Add the queso fresco to your barbacoa taco!!!
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JordyVeg
Points +69
A solid choice - Edit
Satisfactory. It won’t blow your socks off but it gets the job done. A great location and a cool dive bar feel to a vegan spot that I don’t think I’ve every experienced before.
Read morePros: Location
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knottedsword
Points +64
Ok - Edit
Girl how is this so highly recommended 😭 this was just okay, we got the queso/salsa with chips, the potato poblano taco, and some sort of small impossible burrito that resembled something from Taco Bell (not derogatory)
Read moreThe queso tasted like turmeric sauce and was practically inedible, the salsa tasted like gazpacho (didn't hate it but still odd) and the burrito did taste like Taco Bell, which isn't a bad thing but was still whatever and since the price didn't reflect that quality it was a bummer.
It is possible that since we're both sober, that could've had something to do with not being as into it. It could be a fun bar hangout if you drink and especially if you drink to the point where your food standards have lowered. Maybe we would also have liked it more if either of us liked meat substitutes that taste like meat, since so much of the menu seemed to be that
Afterwards we both were like I wish we hadn't wasted stomach space on that lol
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-18
Pros: Bartender was very nice
CocktailShaker
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wfpbNapa
Points +66
Solid vegan Tex-Mex - Edit
Good take on standard Mexican fare. Order from your phone, they deliver to your table. Get drinks separately from the bar. Definitely not WFPB but hits the spot. The draft margarita was great.
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ryancm42
Points +49
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
I went here twice while on a trip to Seattle because I wanted to support an all-vegan restaurant and the food was tasty. I recommend the "salmon" burrito. It was flavorful and it's something you won't find anywhere else. The staff was friendly and they also use compostable materials. The price was a little high but on par for the area.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Delicious, Friendly staff
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lynnhunt1
Points +16
Vegan Mexican Restaurant Seattle - Edit
My husband and I stumbled into this restaurant that was completely vegan. It was delicious. I’m Vegan but my husband is not and he was even impressed. I got the Oshi Salmon bowl with black beans and rice. It tasted like what I remember Salmon tasting. Hubby was impressed with his Mexican chicken bowl as well. It was not a huge place but we were very happy sitting at the bar. The bartender was very efficient and personable at the same time. They do have alcohol. Close to the Market Shops down by the pier.
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1AP1
Points +1720
Honestly, kinda awful - Edit
I ate here years ago and didn't remember it being very good but saw positive reviews and wanted to try it again. Big mistake, the place was messy, food seemed like a after thought and some of it was flat out gross (the jackfruit was like a congealed mash with far too much cinnamon, basically inedible) the nachos were fine but this place should be skipped
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CocktailShaker
Points +1322
Womp Womp Womp - Edit
I’m a takeout grrrl + I hit this place for a burrito prolly half a dozen times over the last few years + the guy who made them always came outta the kitchen + presented it to my partner like a gift. V cool. Then around springtime, it seemed like half the menu was always outta stock + I fully expected them to close. Obvs they didn’t, but the vibe changed + the menu got smaller. No more escabeche. No more red chili sauce. But they did add a “gabacho af soft taco” + the pic is like 75% iceberg lettuce + idk if they’re trolling tourists or what, but it’s cringe. I see ppl praising their house-made chips, but their takeout menu says they serve Juanita’s. Against my better judgement, I decided to try the papas y poblanos burrito + it was understuffed + underseasoned + mostly rice + some bits were dried out + hard. I’m out.
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1995_Vegan
Points +774
Pretty good! - Edit
This was my second visit to El Borracho, and this visit was better than the first. The food was great both times, but our service was wasn't ideal the first time. This time, everything went smoothly, the food was tasty, and we really enjoyed our visit. Sure, it's a little pricey because of the location, but that's what you get if you're in such a touristy area. I'm glad it's there and would happily return.
Read morePros: Nice range of vegan Mexican items, All vegan
Cons: Service is so-so, A little pricey
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StaceyMarie87
Points +106
Mixed bag - Edit
Had the barbacoa taco which was amazing. I had the salmon taco which I did not like because it tasted so much like salmon. I couldn’t believe how fishy it was. Also not a good place to take kids they have no high chairs. You can only order alcohol if you are seated in the 21 and older area.
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JoanO
Points +76
Meh food - Edit
Good location but food just average (if that) and pricey for what you get. The ordering is weird and the atmosphere odd- not cool dive bar kind of odd, just odd.
Read moreBathroom is an all use, there is only one and it’s right, I mean right next to tables- watch your step going in and the toilet is one step in.
Pros: Totally vegan
Cons: Ordering awkward , Seating awkward , Price.
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AshleyLorden
Points +1278
Bar that reluctantly serves food - Edit
The food was okay; good ingredients tossed together a bit sloppily (for example, burrito was not folded closed and leaked from ends, and one half was all beans while the other half had all the other stuff). The price definitely reflects the downtown location, it’s not a good value.
Read moreThe major downside is the environment if you’re just coming for food. This place wants to be a dive bar not a restaurant. There are many strange rules that make it difficult to order food and enjoy a meal, such as kids only allowed in one small area, must order through your phone with no help from staff, very rude staff who only want to serve drinks at bar. Bad music is blasting and they only have disposable plates/etc.
Sadly I don’t recommend coming here unless everyone in your party is 21 and looking to order drinks.
Pros: All vegan, Location convenient for tourists, Has bathroom
Cons: Unpleasant atmosphere , Expensive per amount/quality of food
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MariaD
Points +3408
Convenient location but food is average - Edit
You find yourself a table and then have to order food via the QR code. While that's an efficient system, my food took 30 minutes to arrive. And I suspect that's only because I followed up with the staff. The jackfruit bowl I had was decent - the black beans were very good but the jackfruit was a bit underwhelming. Convenient location and it's great to see an all vegan place but I wouldn't eat here again.
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ryancarter
Points +112
Decent nachos - Edit
Good spice and flavor. Homemade salsa is great.
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Freckles_
Points +648
Convenient and Delicious - Edit
Great spot to get some good, guaranteed vegan food on the market! It was my first time having vegan salmon and I cannot believe how similar it tastes to the real thing. My head is still spinning from how good that rice bowl was. The chips are also homemade and delicious! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
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BoiledKale
Points +478
$7 dollar taco?!?!?? - Edit
$7 dollars for a single taco is crazy. That being said, just get a burrito or a bowl! It’s solid food, everything is 0 plant based, and it’s situated right by pikes place so I can see this being amazing for tourists.
Read morePros: %100 Plant Based
Cons: $7.00 for one, singular, taco???
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Rosemouse
Points +455
Excellent food - Edit
Everything here is vegan - we went with two non-vegan friends and they said their food was excellent. My husband and I split the nachos with barbacoa on top (made from fermented soy). Our friends had burritos - one with salmon made from chickpeas and seaweed. They both agreed it really tasted like salmon.
Read morePros: We all loved our food, Good margaritas too, Outside seating so we could bring our dog
Cons: QR code didn’t work - ordered inside.
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SarahThunderbolt
Points +424
Good location - Edit
This place has a great location, and friendly staff. But the tacos were overpriced, 7.50 for one taco (I had the jackfruit), and I didn't think it was too flavourful and in my opinion the texture of the jackfruit was overly combined (kind of mushed together). Although we did also order chips and guacamole and the guacamole and salsa was good. There were also other salsas and hot sauce you could grab from the fridge. My friend ordered the burrito and really enjoyed it. So maybe I just chose wrong!
Read morePros: Location, Friendliness of staff
Cons: Pricing
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Kirbiewalters
Points +667
Yummy - Edit
I love supporting fully vegan spots. I really wanted to try the nachos (they look incredible) however they were $27 😵💫
Read moreWe went with the impossible burrito instead and it was very good, the salsa is out of this world get a side of chips and salsa with whatever you order!
Pros: Tasty food , Incredible salsa
Cons: Expensive
CocktailShaker
Wtf, that's gotta be a mistake. The nachos are $17.25 on the online takeout menu.
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Jitaru
Points +16
Fantastic Mexican Spot - Edit
Excellent fully vegan Mexican restaurant in the iconic Pikes Place Market. It's a great spot to take a seat and grab a drink or a bite when you're exploring downtown. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out quickly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-20
Pros: Tamarind Juice, Guacamole , Salmon tacos
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kartoke
Points +11
Ok food - Edit
Nice to have a vegan option in this area, but the food was just ok. We got the salmon bowl and the nachos. Both were decent but not great.
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WFPBTestkitchen_SD
Points +300
Fun with plant based food - Edit
Fun dive bar atmosphere. Had a delicious tamarindo margarita (or two). Enjoyed the nachos and a bean and rice burrito split between two of us. More than enough food.
Read more** Ordering is easy using their online system and minors can eat in the restaurant part in the back just not in the bar or front patio.
Pros: All plant based , Easy ordering , Quick food service
WFPBTestkitchen_SD
Intended it to be 5 stars ~
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bEzz
Points +2114
Great salsa! - Edit
While this place has struggled a bit since the pandemic, it still produces reliably tasty vegan food. Great drinks, too!
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roadwarrior
Points +157
Mediocre - Edit
Love to support all vegan restaurants but this place is just not that good anymore. We ordered two bowls and the flavors were meh, and never had restaurant refried beans that needed salt till today. Tasted like it was prepared in a central kitchen and reassembled here - not like it was made fresh that day. Maybe it wasn’t but that was how it tasted. They seem much more interested in their bar/alcohol sales. Bottom line and sad to say, food is likely to be better at a regular Mexican restaurant that has some vegan options than a meal here if it is like ours was today.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Very mediocre flavors, Too little salt - a first for me at a Mex place
EmdotAlice
I recommend Rojos, an all vegan Mexican place nearby.
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schel112
Points +952
Fast and filling! - Edit
Got the nachos and they were delightful! Food came out faster than the drinks. Highly recommend!
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AFo10
Points +82
Delicious! - Edit
I love this place! Fast service with great food! Friendly staff.
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