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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222 Reviews
First Review by cwarrick1
VegBuchis
Points +244
Good option - Edit
Nothing special but very cool that the entire place is vegan. I ended up trying almost all the tacos and they were all very good. Side note: you order from a QR code on the table. This was a little confusing for newcomers ;).
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angdep
Points +1297
Best vegan Mexican in Seattle - Edit
Never ate here prior to them being plant-based, but after learning they’ve gone 100% vegan, it was a must to visit. And the verdict is that the food is so delicious. It’s not greasy and good quality. It’s great that they have a variety to choose from. Love the jackfruit, seitan and tofu options.
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VeganWithAPassport
Points +2381
Okay... - Edit
I was underwhelmed with my food. The chips in the nachos were not crunchy (may be due to them being drowned in toppings and getting it to go and not being able to eat them until 15 minutes later). Also I had a difficult time distinguishing the refried bean taste in the nachos (wonder if they were accidentally left out). Besides the jalapenos, the nachos were not that flavorful and the chips were soft. Besides nachos, there are tacos and burritos. Although there are only two flavors of each on the menu (although you can customize items - subject to an additional charge).
Read moreEditing my review as I visited in March and did not realize that they turned fully plant based (according to happycow), I'm assuming there are more options. I'm assuming the menu and recipes have had a revamp and I will pay them another visit.
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-13
Pros: customizable, alcohol if that's your thing
Cons: underwhelming food
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JuTailor
Points +738
Yummy burrito and cheap margaritas - Edit
I loved the vegan burrito! I wished I would be able to eat two of them! The portions are big though, so I had troubles finishing mine. It was really really great though. I was also very happy about the cheap and tasty margaritas. The place itself is not in a nice location and also doesn't have such a great vibe. Without finding it on happy cow I would have walked past it. That's a total bummer since the food is really tasty and worth stopping here!
Read morePros: Amazing burritos, Great and cheap margaritas
Cons: Location, Not such a nice vibe
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KimberlyMaureen
Points +146
Yummy options - Edit
Tried a burrito yesterday. Was a bit disappointed by the burrito but the salsa was really good and the sour cream tasted like what I remember sour crean tasting like.
Read morePros: Lota of vegan options
Cons: Burrito was lack laster
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reggieama
Points +58
Loved the queso dip! - Edit
Their vegan queso dip is a winner! I also got their soyrizo/potato tacos and also their mushroom tacos. They were decent but I’ve had better.
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Bekahblue
Points +103
A great multitude of vegan options! - Edit
We stayed at The Thompson Hotel nearby and had no vegan options at restaurants or room service (except booze)... but we felt fortunate to find El Borracho has many vegan options! Vegan tacos, burritos and the most amazing vegan nachos (with soyrizo, decadent vegan sour cream, and a heaping pile of guacamole and salsa)! We ordered take out burritos to bring back to the less than vegan friendly Thompson for dinner later (and they were delicious and hearty enough to soak up all the booze). The patio area is dog friendly and the staff was pleasant and attentive. They brought our huge dog a bowl of water and the service was quick. This place is insanely busy as this is located in the heart of downtown Seattle's top tourist destination.
Read morePros: Many good vegan options, kind, attentive staff
Cons: If you dont like people watching and crowds, avoid
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Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
Delicioso - Edit
Love the tacos here. Don’t miss out on the vegan queso dip.
Read morePros: Delicious tacos!, Vegan options
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Alienkat
Points +48
Great options - Edit
Came here with my parents when they were in town. They were happy with the many meat options and I was happy with the many vegan options. Waitstaff was friendly and seemed knowledgeable. I’m from Texas originally and this the only vegan Mexican food I’ve had here that I’ve really enjoyed. They have a little fridge filled with different house made salsas- their verde was the best!
Read morePros: Vegan cheese and sour cream , Friendly servers , Large portions
Cons: Divey, Small
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MelinaSantos
Points +241
Delicious Mexican food - Edit
They had a decent vegan menu!! Burritos, tacos, nachos. We got nachos and a soyrizo burrito which was delicious. We also had chips and salsa and we were stuffed!! Would definitely go back. The service was also very fast.
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greenflora
Points +13
Questionable - Edit
Food was mediocre and the place was dirty, wouldn’t eat here if you’re strict veg or want clean fresh food, only dive Mexican food.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Dirty, Mediocre food
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jake11
Points +44
legit vegan options! - Edit
totally legit! read first review and it met all expectations and then some!
Read morePros: lots of vegan option, easy menu, great price
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agb82
Points +214
Vegan nachos are the bomb! - Edit
Food is great, service is decent, bar style ambiance
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good drinks
Cons: Expensive when you add soyrizo
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Doc_Brown
Points +15
Tasty veg options! - Edit
Tasty Mexican food with good veggie options and a nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Quesadilla with soyrizo was great!, Vegan tacos were great (also soyrizo)!
Cons: Vegan cheese on the vegan nachos was just ok
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vonkow
Points +35
Unique and delicious - Edit
El Borracho prides itself on offering unique flavors, which very much extends to the vegan portion of their menu. Fillings range from flavorful sautéed mushrooms, to potatoes and peppers, to soyrizo, all topped with optional vegan cheese and sour cream, not to mention guacamole and your choice of salsa from the salsa bar. Also, the drinks are cheap and delicious, if that’s your thing.
Read morePros: Vegan dishes get free guacamole , Best vegan nachos in town, Cheap margaritas
Cons: Chips and salsa aren’t free, They serve lots of exotic meat
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VeganSoapDude
Points +11368
Oh yeah the nachos - Edit
Awesome food, great location! The prices are decent and the food is great. Nachos, tacos, vegan cheese and sour cream! Definitely worth a stop
Read morePros: Vegan nachos , Good drinks, Vegan cheese and sour cream
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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vmarinda
Points +297
Great Side Veg Menu - Edit
Loved the taco de soyrizo con papas! Delicious tacos and would eat here again!
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Profasmith
Points +182
Eat like the locals - Edit
Separate vegan menu. Great chips and queso— non-vegans will love it too.
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oleiah
Points +595
Dreaming of Nachos - Edit
They have a vegan section on their menu! That makes it easy. My husband and I split the Vegan Nachos with Soyrizo added. They were amazing: gooey, loaded, perfectly soggy like nachos should be. Then we each got a taco, but by that point I was full.
Read moreIf I remember correctly, they told us that the cheese sauce on the nachos is made from Daiya and nutritional yeast? There must be some sort of liquid added but I can't remember. I was asking because we were trying to avoid cashew, which we did.
I'd go back again just for the nachos.
Pros: vegan section of the menu, big portion of nachos
Cons: busy area
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JessicaCastro
Points +632
Soyrizo taco - Edit
The taco was amazing! I will come back to try the nachos and the burrito!
Read morePros: Handmade tortilla
Cons: They forgot to serve the nachos.
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cortney.nwenergy
Points +48
Great Mexican food, with featured vegan options - Edit
El Borracho is a great place to grab a filling vegan burrito for lunch, or to meet for margaritas and nachos after work. They have featured "vegan vittles" on their menu, which include burritos, tacos, and nachos - and not just the everything-but-the-meat kind, but they have three vegan options for fillings or toppers: mushroom, potato, and soyrizo. They also offer vegan cheese and vegan sour cream
Read morePros: Vegan-forward - fun and creative vegan options, Great maragarita and tequila list, Outdoor seating (along 1st ave)
Cons: Slow service, Small(ish) place, not good for groups
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RisingMoment
Points +89
Super Delish - Edit
The fully loaded vegan nachos were probably the best I've ever had. The margaritas were also very good ❤
Read moreThe atmosphere is super chill with old school hip hop - would definitely come back!
Pros: super tasty, good service , great drinks
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poolzy
Points +21
should be all vegan!! - Edit
Great vegan tacos!!!! I can tell this place is loved by locals. Yummy Mexican food- unfortunately they do meat dishes but they have got a lot of vegan options!! A good place for a quick bite and beer!
Read morePros: fast friendly service, tasty tacos
Cons: still serve meat dishes
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Juliett_Oscar
Points +193
Tacos! - Edit
Thank goodness for Happy Cow and for El Borracho near Pike Place Market in Seattle. I hadn't expected difficultly finding vegan items on the menu in Seattle, but I was mistaken in that assumption. I had the mushroom taco and the potato taco. The mushroom taco was a bit difficult to eat because it had mushroom juices, but was very flavorful. The potato taco was fine, but I would try another menu item next time. The atmosphere feels like a well-worn bar just shy of being a dive. The service was friendly and fast.
Read morePros: vegan options, friendly service, fast service
Cons: bar atmosphere
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KarenG
Points +185
Try the vegan burrito - Edit
Like that they have a few vegan options. The burrito was delicious.
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Jennybean
Points +77
Excellent! - Edit
This place is great, it has a good selection of vegan options and a generous happy hour. The staff are helpful and friendly.
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MalloryLynneBruner
Points +58
Heaven - Edit
Get. Their. Nachos. Better than any I've had, even before being vegan. Very very good!!!
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