Bust out them eating pants and head on up to Mazatlan with the homies for Taco Tuesdays! Keep in mind, this is available in the bar only! I had a "roomies" night and decided to get some Taco Tuesday here. They told me it was pretty awesome, because for $5.00 or so, you get unlimited tacos. Whaaat? Yeah, that's right. 5 bucks for unlimited tacos... Unless it really isn't unlimited since we all only ate 9. *shame* Anyway, by default you are served three hard tacos with the fixings. OR.. you can level up and get soft tacos for like another dollar. For some reason, the soft tortillas fill you up quicker too. So i capped out and was happy. They do have a pretty awesome drink happy hour here too. I have photos... but can upload them another day. But they have this big glass of beer and charged only $4.00 for it. And are you craving a margarita? Dude, its not even that expensive either. Plus as you wait for your food (which isn't very long) you get to enjoy some free chips and dip. Overall, I'll go here again. I heard they have brunch here.. Maybe i'll make it up this way and check it out sometime. Woot!
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Alex C.
I have only one word: Sangria. I read one review that said their margaritas were weak, but I've never experienced that here. My husband and I dine here regularly (about once a month) not in small part due to the fact that the number of good, authentic Mexican restaurants seems to be dwindling in north Seattle and parts north. In my experience, the service is A+, friendly and real people . I give the food an A+ as well (yes, really). I recommend the enchiladas, the taco salads, and the nachos in the lounge. They use fresh ingredients and the portions are always ample. Overall, this is simply the best full-service Mexican restaurant between north Seattle and Mountlake Terrace.
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Diane S.
Its good for American Mexican food, decent prices. I would say its good but not the greatest Mexican food I have ever had. I had a deluxe burrito, which was good. But the sauce wasn't as exciting as it could have been. There is free salsa and chips which is always a bonus. The chips are warm which is awesome, but the salsa isn't that great. The portion sizes are huge, which s great cause your really getting a lot of food for your money, and lots of guacamole when you order the burrito. The service is ok, our waiter got our order wrong when writing up the bill. Added a lot of extra item on it that we didn't order that we had to correct him on. Its ok for American Mexican food
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Marvin H.
Good food, reasonable prices, a lot of parking, great carne asada
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Lisa D.
The food here is just ok - average Mexican, like Azteca. The salsa was the best part really - it tasted very fresh and homemade. The sangria was way too sweet for my taste; if you like sweet sangria though, you're set here! The fajotas were fine, nothing that really impressed me but perfectly edible. The service was good, our water was topped off regularly. The decor was basically the same as the old Canyons restaurant, which seemed kind of lame to me. I also disliked that they had TVs around the restaurant showing what looked like a PowerPoint presentation of menu items and weekly specials such as Taco Night. I guess I would come back if I wanted to have Mexican right before a movie but I won't make a special trip here.
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Ron D.
Average chain type Mexican restaurant. Expensive for what you get and lacking meat in the fajitas. Both of the ladies who were with me said the steak tasted like red wine vinegar. One liked it and the other did not.
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Shannon M.
I love the ambiance and the food; my favorite dish is the Enchiladas Mazatlan. They're always delicious and the portion of real crab meat is generous! The service is always fast and friendly, too, which I appreciate!
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Shelly W.
Never again. I've been to this aweful, poorly managed, poor customer service restaurant several times now. Any coupon or special has restrictions on where you can sit and what you can order, drinks and food, and they ding you for any and ever side (charged me over $2 for lettuce). Hands down the worst restaurant I have been to and worst review I have ever written.
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Aaron W.
Being the lover of Mexican food that my family is, we were pretty excited to see a new restaurant just around the corner. After a first visit, our opinions are a little mixed. The food wasn't anything outstanding. It's your typical Mexican chain restaurant food. Decent portions, pricing a little on the high side I'd say and very few options for kid's meals. They do give you both salsa and refried beans to dip your chips in but neither are very flavorful - definitely nothing special. Also, it should be noted that a refill on chips will cost you $1.That's just not cool. Oh, and the fried ice cream was the worst I've had. We don't get dessert often and it was pretty disappointing to have wasted it on this. As for the service, it was below average. Drinks for kids are served in big glasses instead of plastic ups so the likelihood of spills is high. Our server was asked twice for the coloring kid's menu and never did bring it. We also asked to have an enchilada in two different sauces and after explaining in detail still got both enchiladas in the same sauce. Now the drinks, they were good. My $6 black cherry mojito made with nothing but various rums and mint was delicious and super strong. The frozen peach margarita was also strong and tasty. So maybe go for the bar and appetizers and skip the full meal.
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Colin S.
We had a super friendly waitress who was very attentive. We ordered and didn't wait long for our food. Since each of us had empty plates at the end of the meal I think its safe to say we enjoyed it. Glad this place is close by for my occassional need for Mexican food...fajitas in particular.
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Kendall F.
DO NOT EAT THERE. Okay first of all they make there tacos with hard shells so it is not very authentic, tastes like super "americanized" mexican food. Second it gave me food poisoning so bad that i threw up all over the floor in the restaurant about an hour after i ate. The one good thing i can say is that the customer service was great and the people were friendly but the food was horrible.
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Sarah M.
After failing miserably to go to Cinebarre for dinner and a movie, my friend and I stopped by here because, well, it was close and we were hungry. Not a terrible place...we sat in the bar and lucky for us, it was taco Tuesday which meant $5 all you can eat tacos. Chicken was $6. And for an additional fee, you could get soft tacos. All you had to do was buy a drink which was easy enough. It didn't even have to be alcoholic! So this place is exactly what you would expect and similar to an Azteca. Not stellar but not terrible. Chips came out warm with salsa which was fine. You get 3 smaller-ish tacos at a time...mostly filled with lettuce but if you look hard enough, you can find some meat in there. About 2 plates in, I was regretting it a little...but all in all, they were decent enough for 2 hungry girls who were bummed about not getting into a movie. Servers were friendly enough, manager came around to say hi to everyone. He was very friendly and sweet. $10 in total for a pina colada and 6 tacos. Can't beat that! I can't say I'd go out of my way to come here but it's decent enough if you're in the area and need a quick bite.
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Cynthia S.
In short, this place was fantastic..superb service and delicious extended menu, Our group of seven were all very satisfied with the delicious menu, The service provided by Hilda was excellent...she was very attentive and extremely friendly. We will be back very soon Disregard the old reviews that are negative.
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sarah c.
Really disappointing...the service was absolutely terrible in the bar area. sat and waited for about 10 minutes before the server came and gave us menus and left without taking our drink order. Took us 15-20 mins to finally get a drink and then ordered some very mediocre tacos. Also had to ask for napkins/silverware after our food had been thrown down as she ran off. Just really really poor service. Maybe they need more servers
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Sky A.
Craving some american-ized Mexican food, I decided to stop in here as it was on the way home. We were seated immediately and got a booth. Our waitress was very nice and got us chips, salsa and our drinks quickly. The food was pretty average. Nothing special, nothing bad. The portion size was also about average (I got a enchilada, tostada and taco combo, took the enchilada and some rice/beans home). The margarita was very tasty, although not very strong. What kind of put me off, though, was how they charge for things. $10.99 for my combo, not bad. $0.25 for chicken? Huh, ok. Wait, $0.25 for chicken on *each* of my combination items? $1 for extra chips?? All of these little charges started to add up and it made me feel like I was ripped off, even if I wasn't. I checked the menu and it does mention all of these extra charges on the bottom of the page but it just feels sleezy to nickel and dime the customer. Overall, I probably won't be back but I wouldn't caution people to stay away (just stay aware!).
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Callum S.
I had a serious craving for Mexican food last night and was so happy to go and try Mazatlan out. I honestly don't know why it has only a 3 star overall rating. Our experience here was excellent. We were greeted by a super friendly hostess as we entered and were seated right away. Our waiter was funny and very attentive. And the food was delicious! I had the chicken fajitas and my friend had a chicken chimichanga. The chips and salsa they brought before hand were really good as well. I was also happy to find that they had a few good beers on tap. My friend ordered their small margarita and it was anything but small. We had a good laugh about it. The large must be immense. Anyway, to get to the point, I had a great time. Great food, good prices and wonderful staff. I'm so glad to have found this place.
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Amber A.
It's near my house, so I go there semi often. It's ok, not the best, they have a taco tuesday, all u can eat tacos. But it's only in the bar. And u have to buy a beverage. I love the margaritas. I have had mixed service there. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it sucks.
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Shawn S.
It's really hit and miss here. One visit the nachos were plenty, the next visit they were on a tea saucer-like plate ($9??). I've had tacos that were okay, then tacos that were completely tasteless (& ice cold). Sometimes the bar is packed, sometimes there's only the bar anchor sitting there over a drink & staring at nothing. The Mexican "disco" music has got to go. Service is strange - one person seats you, another person brings out chips/salsa, another takes your order, another brings your order, and yet another person only takes empty mugs/glasses/plates (not allowed to order from them). I honestly think language is an issue at times (ordered extra jalapenos THREE times, received "yes okay" each time, and they never, ever, appeared). The only pro is that their beer prices during HH are a steal, and that's what brought us in over and over, but in the end even that no longer mattered. Bring back Canyons!!!
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Andrea M.
The first time I came here I thought the food must have been terrible because we came on Taco Tuesday. The second time I came I found that the Tuesday tacos were indicative of the regular menu. I ordered fish tacos and was served a giant platter taken up by mediocre Mexican rice and a lake of refried beans. My three fish tacos were carelessly placed so that much of the contents were spilled out--said contents included shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a very small amount of seasoned fish. The tortillas were also quite soggy from the plate. As far as service goes, the waitress was super nice. I just won't be eating here again.
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Brian M.
What I love most about this restaurant is the breakfast buffet on Sundays. Staff will make omlettes for you, tons of options, and it's only $13!!! If you eat paleo like me or just eat a lot of food, you're all set. Great quality food. Staff is super friendly and accommodative. Alejandro, one of the bartenders, hooks it up!! Great spot for Seahawks Sunday!! I've also been here for dinner and ordered off the menu. No complaints.
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Ashley C.
The service was decent but the food was lacking. I ordered a combo enchilada, tostada and chile relleno. They used the cheddar that stretches to no end which has no flavor. It tastes like rubber. The chile was wrapped in an omelet instead of battered. It had no flavor at all. The meat had no seasoning and was dry. The packet enchilada sauce from grocery stores tastes better than their sauce which, is really sad. The tostada shell was soggy before I could get to it and fell apart but had more lettuce than any other topping. Needless to say, I will not be returning.
Went here for taco tues and sat in the bar. Wow talk about horrible service and i can only imagine what it would of been like if we ordered other food besides tacos. They were stingy with their salsa and i would NEVER eat here again!
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Paul A.
The food and service were very good. The cadillac margaritas were great. We will be back.
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Chelsea J.
I returned to Mazatlan to try them for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Compared to my first visit this was very nice. The servers were friendly and I even talked to the manager who came over to talk to me to see how I liked everything. I had the carne asada and a mojito. On Mondays they have $6 mojitos in the dining room which is an okay deal. It had a strange taste, almost soapy so for $6 I don't think it's really worth it. The carne asada, however, was very good! The server asked if I wanted medium, medium well or well done. I ordered medium and the meat was great. Very tender and juicy. The guacamole served on the side was very fresh and tasted good. I'm still not sure if I would go out of my way to come here. The prices are a little high- $24 for one person for a drink and dinner. That seems a little high for a casual dining restaurant to me. The management has changed recently- within the past 2 weeks. I wonder if that has something to do with how much better this experience was. I would probably come back. Seems like they are making improvements here!
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Marie H.
So it's not the best food ever, but whenever I get a restaurant .com coupon or am in the area, I stop. They've got good Carne Asada, nice servers and is a good place to take friends to hang out and talk.
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Neil W.
We had Brunch and Dinner here. The brunch was nothing special. I am I am not sure I would recommend it. The brunch seemed like an afterthought. They took a lot of leftovers and made casseroles out of them and then bought French toast sticks from Costco. The nice thing about this brunch is it is inexpensive and great for a hangover. Dinner is just an average Mexican food. I had the Pork Chili Verde. I was expecting a little more of a slow cooked stew with the meat falling apart and it was not. The flavor fine and the portion was a good size for the price. The one thing I will say about this place is the service was extremely nice. I will be back if I need a big and filling lunch/dinner or a good cure for a hangover.
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Christina S.
We had a little time before our movie AND it happened to be HH (they offer it on Saturdays). Our waiter was awesome, ahh I hate that I can't remember his name though.....anyways, we ordered clams, chicken quesadilla's and 2 rounds of vodka soda's. The food was great. I was surprised at how big the hh portion of the steamed clams were, especially for $6! It was WAY bigger than Anthony's. The drinks were strong, the food was great, and the service was superb. Perfect "prefunk" before a movie at cinnebarre (if you want hard alcohol).
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Rex K.
I have only been here once, but it was a great experience. The food was great, but a little spendy for me. They accommodated my special order. The server was super fun and friendly. Free chips and salsa of course. They have a bunch of tv's everywhere (4 i think) that showcased the specials. I would definitely go back.
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Sonya L.
This place is okay, I guess...I mean, I would come back here, but I've had much better Mexican food in my time. I honestly prefer Azteca. My boyfriend and I came here with a LivingSocial deal a week or two ago. I got the chicken tacos al carbon. The chicken itself was great, but the overall meal had a really hot spice to it, even the rice. It felt like I couldn't really taste the flavors because it was just HOT. My boyfriend said his burritos weren't that great - they were more like a chili filling than just ground beef. We also noticed that they charge an extra dollar for refills on chips and salsa. Lameo. We kept ourselves to one basket after we saw that. Prices in general were kind of high, but not too far out of line with places like Azteca. The wait staff here was extremely nice - our waitress was very friendly. I came back a few nights later with some friends to hit up the happy hour. Chips and salsa (plus bean dip) were a bonus and the pina coladas were great, but there were a few downsides. They didn't have some of the alcoholic drinks listed on the menu. You also were required to buy a drink in order to get 25% off the appetizers during happy hour. Seemed like a lame deal to me. 25% off isn't that much and drinks there aren't cheap. I will try this place again because it's nearby and some of my friends seemed to like the happy hour. Hopefully they can improve my first impressions.
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Tressa M.
I met some friends at Mazatlan yesterday for lunch, and I have to say it was perfect! We could hear each other talk even though the place was crowded. The staff was very prompt and nice, even with full sections. - And - When I ordered the house burrito, I expected a burrito, not heaven on a plate! The food was awesome! Thank you for a great lunch!
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Melissa B.
This place is an old stand by. The food is decently priced and the staff is nice. If you've ever been to Las Margaritas - the two are very similar. Great for grabbing a quick drink before heading to the movies or going out for the night.
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Eric S.
There are a few things I really like about this place...#1) They serve Bohemia beer #2) Their Cadillac margarita #3) Camarones Mojo de Ajo, and last but certainly not least..... #4) The Lamb Shank. Happy hour is alright too. When I get the craving for Mexican food, this is the first place that comes to mind.
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Andee D.
I personally like Azteca better. The food is bland. Service is nice enough but slow. If I were to go here again it would be for a light bite to eat and a beer.
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Jared M.
Good Food and great prices and they are on the Pirq app
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Eric N.
Great good, been here several times always good. Always fast and friendly. good drink selection and reasonably priced.
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Martin K.
Not our first visit, so I knew what to expect. Being a Friday night, it was pretty full, but we were seated immediately. The flavorful salsa came right away along with some standard tortilla chips. However, no water was served, and the drink order arrived a good 10 mins. after seating. I chose the Friday special; my spouse opted for a Ranchero Salad. When the meals came, I noticed right away that my pork was unseasoned, so I added some salsa. The black beans also were unsalted, just as they had been soaked and then boiled. Rice was dry, but the pico de gallo had a nice flavor. My spouse dug into her salad, pronounced the chicken tasteless. But the bigger surprise was the 1/2 cup of water she drained from her bowl, once the salad had been tackled. Doesn't anyone at Mazatlan drain lettuce? BTW, she asked for the dressing on the side, so the excessive liquid was not added for taste! With an interesting menu that goes beyond typical Tex-Mex antojitos, Mazatlan could be a leader in good Mexican cuisine. Certainly the interior decorating is authentic and tasteful. Just wish the same could be said for the food.
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Chris B.
Not bad, not great, kinda pricey. This place is a fun-lookin, festive place, good for loud parties and what not. The food is you average, cheesy mess except that is more expensive than it really ought to be. It was not very inspired or creative. Our server was very attentive and we actually enjoyed the attention of two other employees throughout the meal. I think it was sort of slow for them and they were looking for stuff to do. I'd come back, but not expecting to get my socks blown off.
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Melissa B.
JESUS your server needs to check his attitude. Fo sho. Went in for dinner tonight with the intent on heavy drinking. We sat in the main dining room in a nice booth and were just happy to get out of the heat. Jesus hassled us for a dinner order for a straight 10 minutes before he realized that we were going to take our time. We got enchiladas and a chimichanga and they were top notch as far as the neighborhood would go. No complaints there. Hell the bus guy was so nice. He brought us napkins because the drinks were perspirating. But Jesus? Kept rushing us out and we didn't he old back any cues. Finally he came back to the table and asked if we wanted dessert. We said no on the dessert but wanted to keep drinking. He then brought us a check. Without us asking. Very rude. So we took our time, and then paid. When leaving, my friend wished Jesus good night, despite our poor treatment (he is def nicer than I!). Jesus ignored him and we left. I refuse poor service. In Seattle, we pay a ton of money to eat out and there are soooo many places with fantastic service. This place I've had multiple incidences of bad service but I draw the line here! Might be boycotting you again mazatlan until I find a better happy hour spot by my house. Happy 4th!
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Brian R.
Why such a high rating? Well, I've always been a fan of Mexican food.... sure it's basically 30 ways of serving the same thing: Meet, beans, rice, tortillas and salsa. But, for me, it's almost like comfort food. I can snack on chips and salsa all day. What I do like are the BIG platters, with a Chili Relleno and Carna Asada.... And this place is close to home. I always get good service. The staff is Genuine, they actually talk with me, not just at me... telling me what the drink specials are... I come here probably more often than I should, but I really like leaving there full & happy~!
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Susan W.
Went here last night for happy hour before a movie next door at Cinebarre. Hubby ordered a medium margarita. Pretty weak so he ordered a shot of Cuervo to add to it. Much better but it then equalled $11yikes! I had a HH draft Dos Equis. 22oz for $4.50 great deal. We split 3 HH apps. Mussels, mushrooms & a quesadilla. The mussels were good but a little salty. The mushrooms, while tasty, seemed to be a small portion. Both of these items would be good with bread. The chicken quesadilla was a pretty darn good quesadilla only fault I could find with it was all the chicken was in the dead center & the extremities of the tortilla were pretty sparse. Service was adequate. The bar wasn't very busy & we were checked on for refills.
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Paul V.
Mazatlan is an alright Mexican restaurant. Nothing particularly special about it and it feels somewhat overpriced when you order off the main menu. Drinks are relatively inexpensive though. It's not a bad restaurant per se, but it's probably not something I would specifically recommend going out of your way to eat. However, if you find yourself with a hankerin' for Mexican food and Cinebarre is part of your plans and/or you live in the Mountlake Terrace area, this isn't a bad choice. If you do go for regular ol' dinner, I'd recommend the fajitas. I really enjoy the taco Tuesday promotion that they have here. You can get unlimited hard tacos for $5 and unlimited soft tacos for $6. These aren't tacos chukis tacos or anything like that, but it is decent and it will fill you up. I had 9 tacos and a giant mug of dos equis for a total of $10 one Tuesday during happy hour. You could definitely do worse! The service in the bar was pretty good too. Our waitress was friendly and was always prompt to ask if we wanted another plate of tacos. It's been a while since I've sat in the main area, but I remember that being friendly as well.
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Addele W.
Went and had dinner with my son. The food is fresh and tasty. Our server Violeta was super friendly and helpful. GREAT experience.
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Jerry G.
Parking: around the building. Although shared with other businesses, there was ample parking available. Service: attentive. the place was a third full for a lunch. People were moving in and out. There wasn't a time where I felt that I had not seen anyone for a while if we wanted a refill or something else. Food: the food was decent, not the worst and not the best. I had the fish tacos and there was enough to fill me up. For a top rating, I look for some taste to pop when I have fish tacos. Didn't have it here, but they were still good and plenty. Price: not too bad, considering we had one of their top margaritas. For two of us, we walked away in the $40's. Atmosphere: Kind of a Chili's atmosphere in the dining area. Would I go back: sure for lunch.
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Timothy K.
Decent food and service, but I still left with a bad taste in my mouth. For me, dining is about the whole experience - your interactions with the server and menu, not just the taste, smell and texture of the food. Our server was friendly, but a bit slow at times. For example, the check sat on our table with a credit card sticking out for ten minutes. The restaurant was slow, we were the only table left for our server, and he was getting ready to leave. I ordered my margarita blended, and it wasn't. No big deal, it still tasted ok. The food itself was tasty, but nothing I haven't had done a bit better elsewhere. I got a burrito combo plate and my wife got an enchilada/chimichanga combo. Refried beans and rice were good, but forgettable: an expected addition to the food that didn't add much other than filling us up. Here's what really got me though - I've never seen a restaurant before this one that finds so many things for which they can charge you. Want more than the small bowl of chips they bring it? That'll cost a dollar. Would you like chicken instead of beef? $.25. My burritos listed several filling options, and I went with one chicken and I've Colorado. I expected a $.25 charge for the chicken but also found another $1 charge for the Colorado. It just made the experience feel cheap to be nickel and dimed for everything. If you're losing money serving chicken, just raise the price a bit - having 20 places in the menu that says how much you'll be charged for a substitution or refill made me want to keep a spreadsheet of expenses. No thanks.
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Destiny C.
Food was okay but Raul was the best server I have had in a really long time!
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Heather K.
Yuck. Bad, bland food. Drinks are expensive & small. Horrible service. I've been here a few times now & cringe everytime I do. I think this time will be the last. We ordered a fancier margarita & I'm sure they gave us the basic - even though they disagreed. Also, everything seemed to be like 1-2$ more than other Mexican places & they were eager to charge you for every little thing. Took us 45 minutes after we'd finished eating to get a bill. The place was half empty! The food is reallllllllly bland. I mean, this place makes Azteca look good.
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Katinka R.
This place is great. I'm glad I bought a groupon because I almost never find myself in Mountlake Terrace. This place is worth the trip and well worth full price. The prices are very reasonable and the food was great. I ordered some kind of combo that wall all entrees and couldn't finish half of it. We went on a Sunday, and I left wishing I had gone for the Sunday brunch... Next time for sure. Service as good.
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Brooke P.
Great food for great happy hour price. Check out the nachos and tacos!!!! Fun for the whole group!! Nice pre movie activity! Especially on cheap movie Tuesday!
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Amerina G.
I went with my best friend, the food was not great I got a taco salad (which I love from other places) and the chicken was just awful, the shell not crisp, and the lettuce was old. I ordered a strawberry lemonade that was delicious and the waiter was awesome !!! Very polite :) I will try them again but not for a taco salad. Also on a funny side note there was a cucumber drink which they spelt, Cumcumber.
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Elisabeth W.
Last time I was here my friends fish tacos were bad. She could taste that the fish was bad and then when she aren't to eat her rice and beans she e found a hair in her beans...they acted like this happens often, our server wasn't surprised. They took it off her bill but it made me feel sick thinking about ever going back. Go to todo Mexico doesn't the street. Way better
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Jeff F.
Three stars for the food. It is a chain restaurant of American style Mexican food, so my Seattle expectations weren't too high, and I got exactly what I expected = decent Mexican food that goes great with beer. Four stars for the service on my last visit. Very friendly and very attentive. The other Mexican restaurant that I'd consider in this area has fantastic food, but the service was no where close. The restaurant was roomy, clean, and the environment is on the nicer side for Mexican restaurants.
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Katie E.
LOVE THIS PLACE! They are so kind and friendly and their food is very good. They are not by any means "authentic", but it is americanized delicious! The restaurant is very clean at all times and they are quick to help their costumers at any moment. Also, their prices are reasonable and the portions are huge...I can never finish! Also, got to love $5 Taco Tuesday! I recommend this place with enthusiasm!
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Jim R.
Good Mexican food and a friendly staff. Sunday brunch is exceptional, and shouldn't be missed!
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Rhea H.
I have only been into the bar at Mazatlan. The bartenders are great! Taco Tuesday is a good deal, $5 for unlimited tacos but you pay for what you get. Perfect dinner date to go to before Cinebarre's $6 Tuesday's across the parking lot. The food for the most part is typical Mexican food similar to Azteca.
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Gina K.
Don't even bother with this location if you're on your way to see a movie. You may end up late to it! Hubby and I went to Mazatlan last night with a couple friends for dinner and drinks before heading over to Cinebarre We gave ourselves an hour and a half to eat, which should have been plenty! Guys, it took half an hour before anyone even took our drink orders and we had to ask for menus twice. The food itself? It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Hubby had his usual carne asada and I had camerones con arroz. It came out fast but my food wasn't hot at all. I don't know what is wrong with this location. Maybe they are too dependent on the fact that people will be coming in before or after their movies so they don't even bother with good service. All I know is this one is many times worse than their Woodinville location - that one has great service and food!
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Matt B.
Visited here on 10/16/14 for the first, and last time! Waitress was not very good, and seemed to have a bit of an attitude. She did not bring us more salsa when we asked for it, and didn't bring or offer refills on our beverages. When the food arrived it was not as ordered, and the portion size compared to the cost, was not proportionate. Overall, not impressed by the service, price or food! I would go down the road to Todo Mexico, or up to Azteca on 220th!
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Janine L.
SAD day indeed . I Would give them a 0 if I could. WE Have been loyal customers of Mazatlan in Mont Lake Terrace for years and I would say we spend around 200 + dollars a month in food . WE Always take Friends and Family and enjoyed Taco Tuesday. The staff seem to always to be nice . BUT Today that all ended . Our Daughter came home to visit and requested Taco Tuesday. She has a service dog and after a few dirty looks my daughter told them he is a service dog and showed his vest and I D so It was ok .Then We order drinks about 22 dollars worth .I was not felling well and asked for water. I said no to tacos but my daughter and husband said yes . My daughter said mom you should eat One of my tacos then maybe you will be ok to have a drink. The waitress We have known for ever comes over and says you can not share food . Very rudely then blames it on the Manager.Well we paid for our drinks and Now they have lost loyal customers . All over a 20 Cent Taco . SHAME ON YOU and As a resturant owner u have been 86 please do not patron this Resturant !!!!
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Thao N.
This is probably one of the few better Mexican restaurant that I've been to, if only it wasn't too far from home. I've been here twice for lunch when I had to attend a special class up in Mountlake Terrance, was impressed both times. Service was excellent, quick & efficient to get all of us out on time as we only had about 45 minutes for lunch break. Our server was so nice, the first time we ate there, we randomly got a discount on our bill for being great customers. The next week, we had the same server & he remembered us. There's outside seating for nicer days, we tried it once & kept getting invaded by a bee. Even the bee had great taste & knew our food was good! I had some steak salad & couldn't finish it so I took it home, I'm usually not a fan of leftovers, but the next day it was still so good that I killed it. Coworker ordered a drink and it was HUGE and affordable, I'm sure you could get full just drinking that. Go ahead & check out their menu online, I'm impressed at how organize it is!
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Jaque O.
Chicken fajitas are the best I've had! Large portion and you get 4 tortillas to start!
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Ben E.
$5 dollars. For as MANY tacos as you want (on Tuesdays). That's right, 5. I've been to over a dozen Taco Tuesdays at this point, and they're the best. Once you hit double digits in tacos eaten, they'll start to bring them out more slowly (makes sense) but the atmosphere is great and you won't mind the wait. Be careful of their drinks though--their jumbo margaritas (and they are JUMBO) will run you $11.75, or 2.35 future visits to Taco Tuesdays.
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B S.
The food isn't bad...but the corporate/managerial approach to customer service is worse than miserable. I would stay away from this place unless it was the only open restaurant within 50 miles
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Keola S.
Bought a last minute groupon for dinner here tonight. $18 for $40 worth of food. Everything came out hot, and tasted yummy. Their prices are reasonable, the restaurant was clean, portions were ginirmous, and service was fast. 4 adult entrees, 2 kids meals, and 3 desserts came up to $42 after our groupon was deducted. It also looks like they have some awesome happy hour deals.
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Greg L.
Take a hint from a fatty ... TWO fatties. We ordered from the specialties menu and were very happy! The beans, served alongside the chips and salsa, signaled the beginning of a yummy dinner. Huge beers were equally yum!
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T M.
I thought Jalisco was the bottom of the barrel for area Mexican restaurants but I think I've found its rival in badness. Bland & straight from the can Mexican style fare, inattentive service, dingy decor reminiscent of decades old chain restaurants. Nachos were ice cold when they came out and when I commented on this they simply reheated it just long enough to turn the sour cream and guacamole toppings into a sludgy mess, but not long enough to adequately heat the rest of the dish. After that treatment the dish became inedible. If you're in the area and want Mexican food do yourself a favor and head elsewhere. Todo Mexico across the street, or even Taco Time down the road, do a better job than this joint.
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Crystal G.
If you're expecting American-ized Mexican food, you won't be disappointed. It's (like the other reviewer said) like Azteca. The service was good, BUT the restrooms are right outside the kitchen door and they had a puddle of water standing right near the stairs. My daughter's friend slipped and fell. For safety's sake they really needs some mats there.
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Angela G.
I have been here several times to watch Seahawks games on Sundays and they have the best American/Mexican fusion brunch buffet ever! Not only is it super cheap ($12) it is hot and delicious, worth every penny! They have more traditional dishes like Chile Relleno and Fajitas with and without meat but also carry hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes and fresh fruit. Seriously, for the price it's phenomenal! The bartender made our experience even better. Alejandro brought me freshly made tortillas with spinach and veggies and cheese. Told him the lady that was cooking the tortillas wasn't there so he put in a special order and brought me two quesadillas. Amazing service, great food, friendly/helpful servers. Great experience every time and they were fully equip with multiple TVs with the game and it wasn't too crowded there. Will continue to go back!
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Alice C.
The service is meh... And the food pretty standard gringo Mexican. I came before a movie at Cinebarre, and kind of regret it- I had an evening of upset stomach pains and a later trip to worship the Porcelain God when I got home. The margaritas are also nothing more than store bought mix and ice- what little tequila was in there had no effect. I may return in an absolute pinch, but i won't go out of my way to eat here.
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A F.
Good for late night drinks and appitizers but I wouldn't go back for dinner. All you can eat taco Tuesdays are fun but the tacos are very greasy.
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Taylor J.
I've been here three times and have loved the food and service on everytime. Tonight was my third visit. We were seated promptly and were immediately served our water and chips. We didn't have to wait for our orders to be taken, and our waiter was funny and very attentive. Two of us had the chicken en mole, and one other had the combination plate. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our food and left stuffed and happy. What kills me is that all three of us have been there more than once and the quality of food and service has been spot on everytime. All of the bad reviews on this place are unfortunate.
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Tami H.
My boy and I went to go see a movie but it was sold out so we decided to come here and grab a bite to eat before the next showing. We ending up staying for 2 and half hours and had a great time. The waiters were very friendly and very funny unlike a lot of other Mexican restaurants I have been too. We might even be going back tonight for salsa dancing! Definitely recommend this place!
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Crystal D.
The drinks are great and food is yummy. I love their happy hour menu and the waiters are always friendly. Even on Cinco de Mayo, we were able to get prompt service. The bar area is fun and the atmosphere is great. Anytime I want a great margarita or a fun place to drink and have good shots in the local area, this place is what I think of.
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Morgan L.
Double date + Margaritas = awesome. Great service in the bar. No idea about the food here.
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Cruz O.
Just go to Todo Mexico if you want Mexican in the area and you don't feel like taking the freeway anywhere. Bland, and expensive for what you're getting. But to be fair (kind of), I never order drinks at chain Mexican restaurants. I've never had a good margarita at one.
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Cabryn T.
This place was empty on a Sun at noon. By the time we left, there were at least 5 more cars in the parking lot. This place is mostly fine. The kids quesadillas and my husband's burrito was fine. My problem was with my lunch. I ordered the Chile Relleno lunch special. The first thing I noticed was how they prepare it: it could be classified as an omelette. I'm not a fan of that style. Gimme a fried, cheese-stuffed, sauce-covered chile. Since the description was missing, and I ordered it, I was going to eat it. A few bites in, I started noticing something crunchy in it. I couldn't figure out what could be crunchy in it, and when we asked the waiter, he thought maybe the fried rice and to his credit, he offered to have something else made for me. I refused, and said it was fine. Next bite: more crunchy. I had to investigate and spit it out: EGG SHELL. When the waiter came back over, his explanation: "Oh, well, that can happen with omelletes". (yeah, Right, that should not happen at a restaurant. Nor does that happen at my house.) "I'll talk to the manager." I refused anything else. And he took my plate away. I had thought that a manager would come over to apologize, or even the waiter. But no one came back. 10 minutes later, when the check was brought, my was taken off, but still no apology.
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Lesley K.
I've only eaten here once, but the service was good and the nacho's were delicious!!
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Doug M.
The salsa tasted of onions past their prime. The sauce on the chile verde was watery and did not have a lot of flavor. Kind of a nothing place.
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Steve M.
This Mazatlan was a disappointment. The margarita is a too-sweet concoction that seems to have forgotten the sour. The chips are similar to what you might get from a bag at the grocery store. The salsa is a drippy mess. My entree (a chimichanga) arrived looking quite sad on the plate and tasting fairly bland. And the spanish rice and refried beans are nothing to write home about. Service was terrible, even though there were only about six couples scattered throughout the restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restuarants nearby, and I can't see much reason to dine here.
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Tony Y.
Went here with a buddy today for lunch. I never been to Canyons which used to be here, but it looks like they did a good job converting it into a mexican themed place. It was literally completely empty when we came in, we thought the place closed down! We both got mazatlan plates which is very similar to plato mexicano plate at Azteca, basically a huge plate w/ a enchilada,stuffed pepper,steak,rice,beans and tortillas. It all tasted just fine, again very similar to Azteca. price was little steep as well. Sorry, but this is basically Aztecta, sorry for keep mentioning them Azteca Azteca Azteca. But it really is the same place with a different sign. Employees were nice and the chips&salsa were yummy, but beware they actually charge for additional baskets of "complimentary" chips. Not cool bro.
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Carolyn S.
We have dined at other Mazatlan restaurants in the area, so when a Living Social deal came up for this one in Mountlake Terrace, we bit. They were certainly friendly (although after the waitress called us amigo for the 75th time we started feeling like we were back in Hawaii where "mahalo" starts to sound like sarcastic profanity) and the food was quickly served. One person in our group had strawberry lemonade that looked really good. The food was OK. Nothing special. My husband had vegetarian fajitas- and they were very different from anywhere else. The fist time we've had fajitas not served on a grill pan. I had a combo with a chile relleno & enchilada- also OK. Our friend had a spinach enchilada which appeared to have been made with fresh spinach. OK. Just OK. Amigo.
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Tristyn T.
I should have known better when the parking lot was empty, but I figured it was just because it was 4 pm on a Monday afternoon. The only reason this qualified for a single star was because the service was adequate. The food was terrible. My husband got fish tacos and I got the Mazatlan burrito with fish. My food was nearly inedible. The fish tasted like soap. I was worried that it may be unsafe to eat. I ended up just eating the tortilla and toppings, discarding all of the burrito's filling. My husband's fish tacos were better (the fish wasn't as sketchy tasting) but they were served with some sauce that looked and tasted just like ketchup mixed with mayo and with a hefty dose of chili powder to make it basically a spicy thousand island. Yuck. The rice and beans it came with were bland. The best part of the meal was my diet coke. And the bill? Almost $40. Overpriced in the extreme. I have had better meals at taco bell for $5.
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Michelle R.
Food was good - being from Texas and trying to find something close to Tex-Mex is tough, but Mazatlan comes pretty close. Enjoyed the beef enchiladas and chips were decent too. The wait staff was very friendly and service was great overall. I will definitely be back!
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Gretchen H.
I go here every week. Why? Because they serve HUGE beers for only $5! and because the people here are so nice! I'm not going to talk much about the food, because Ive only had 2 dishes here in all the time Ive been going and ...well... it wasn't very good. Sorry, but I don't go here for the food. Beer, free chips & salsa and I'm a happy camper.
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George M.
Good food. Drinks were ok. The chips were good as well. Price was decent. I will be coming back here in the future.
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Rodolfo H.
I tried the mazatlan in Tacoma and it was very good, and I decide to try this one on Mt Lake Terrace, and even some people complaint, the food was very good, service fast and clean. I had the Carne Asada and It was tender, tasty and very fast. Very good!
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H G.
I don't know where to start, and I don't know what I can say that is worth saying about this place. Restaurants sell food. That's the point. I just... ugh... the food is SO bad here. Tamales are all corn and no meat. The restaurant ground beef in general is too wet, really greasy, and just doesn't have a good flavor. Had the fajitas twice, and it was just this plate that was brought out with beans and rice and the other extras, and this tired, lifeless, sizzle-less, tough, OLD looking and OLD tasting meat on the plate (it was seriously nasty, both times), cut in quarter-sized pieces, amongst quarter-sized cut pieces of onion and peppers. I've had the enchiladas before too a couple of times, and the cheese was really stringy and oily, and the enchiladas themselves seemingly couldn't wait to unravel, pooping their inner contents out all over my plate as soon as I so much as even looked at them wrong with my fork in my hand. Might as well serve that one all mixed up in a trough, with a trowel. The rice is OK i guess... but the beans, though fair tasting, have a perpetual case of the runs. It's just this brown liquid-ish, too-thin layer of bean-thing with really stringy, oily cheese on top. The salsa is not that good either (it's passable). All in all, it's bizarre. For a place that is run entirely (as far as I have seen) by full-on Mexicans, and is monitored by a very visible manager that acts like he has a close eye on things, it's baffling how bad it is. Another thing that leaves me scratching my head totally confused is the service. The servers are all super nice and super friendly. And the place is ALWAYS adequately staffed. But for some reason, even with this huge squad of servers swirling around you and passing by constantly, the service is not infrequently maddeningly slow and/or oblivious. They bring you chips and salsa really REALLY fast when you arrive, but after that it's not uncommon that you're forgotten on the back-burner, Mazatlan "fajita" meat style. Mazatlan? NOT recommended. Sorry.
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Christina O.
I was very impressed with this place. The staff was extremely friendly and the food and drinks were wonderful. This could very well be my new favorite mexican restaurant!
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Beudreaux D.
I agree with a lot of the comments already written. The food is below the "Azteca line", which is my standard of measure for the line you do not cross in Mexican food. Service is friendly but not very efficient. The Mocajitos I got was awful. I can make it better myself. The premium Margarita drinks are good and there are many to choose from. The bar looks like a good place to watch a game. The ambiance is nice. There is outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Overall this is not a place I am likely to return. Azteca definitely the better choice, at any location. And I rarely go there.
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Stephanie F.
We went on a Tuesday night for all you can eat tacos. The tacos have very flavorful meat and plenty of fresh lettuce and tomato, which was very nice. They did not mind that I am a condiment fiend and wanted something different on each taco! Most of all they do not make you beg or wait for your next load, they cheerfully ask and bring them promptly! The manager is a very lively and friendly man and visited with us and others but was not intrusive, a fine art.
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Ashley M.
Went with two of my friends on a Fri night and sat in the bar during happy hour. It was almost full but they seemed to be staffed enough. We were trying to eat quickly and head to cinnebarre to catch a movie. Usually Mexican food is served quick but service was so slow. They also brought me the wrong thing i ordered a chicken quesadilla they gave me a cheese and I didn't notice till they came over and said they had given me someone elses. I said I didnt mind until I noticed that the quesadilla had mushrooms on it? What the heck...I asked if this was a vegetarian one or something and they said no, because originally I asked what all was on a quesadilla and they listed everything off, never had they said mushrooms! And who puts mushrooms on a quesadilla. They said the chicken one would have come with mushrooms too, but like I said, I asked what was all on it, and they did not list the mushrooms. I did not have time for them to make me something else...in the end we all left unsatisfied AND the movie sold out by the time we got there. Never again.
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Jason C.
My girlfriend and I and gone out for a nice dinner in Edmonds and wanted to stop for some drinks on our way home. By the time we ordered ,we were the only patrons in the bar. We were welcomed by the bartender right away and our drinks and chips came in a timely manner but that is where the service ended. A group of 4 nice Mexicans came in and we were forgotten by the bartender as he chatted with the group ignoring us completely. I had to interupt his conversation to order another drink, which had been empty for a good 10 minutes. I also had to interrupt their conversation again to ask for our check. I now understand why this place was empty on a Friday night. I miss Canyons.
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Meghan K.
After coming here for happy hour I'd have to give this place a solid three. I did appreciate that the chips and salsa in the bar came with complimentary bean dip, and that they don't charge for extra baskets of chips like they do in the restaurant area. The drinks were good but I didn't feel like the happy hour deals were all that great and the service wasn't up to par with what we experienced in our last visit. I'll probably be back for happy hour since Azteca's happy hour is very hit or miss, but I was hoping for more of an incentive to show up during HH as opposed to other times of day.
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Vanessa M.
I was so impressed when I walked in, but that's where it stopped. This place has to be the most meticulously decorated Mexican food restaurant ever! We walked in with a serious need for some Mexican food! I'm from San Antonio, Texas and have been desperate to find decent Mexican eats & I'm sorry to say this place didn't deliver. The food does not match the decor at all. I had the beef enchiladas & was struck by how much they tasted like they came from my grade school cafeteria. It was more like a picodillo filling. The sauce and refried beans tasted like they had spoiled, so I couldn't finish it. Hubby had the taco salad & he was disappointed. The meat was bland and the lettuce was limp. Not to mention the waiter forgetting the dressing. If the management put as much effort into the food as they did the decor, they would be rockin' it!
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Kim W.
Treat your customers better, especially if you're gonna serve over-priced, reheated Mexican food. It's the closest Mexican restaurant to me so I had hopes that I'd like it. Bartenders and servers, you're lucky to have a job.
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Naomi R.
If I could put a negative number I would. So horrible; food and service! I've never written a review, but I felt this one was extremely deserved!! After 20 minutes waiting to be noticed by our server after sitting down, we finally order our margaritas and apps. 10-15 minutes later the drinks arrive...with bugs in them! THEN, after making us new ones and bringing our food (almost 30 minutes later) we're told "The food is on us". OK, that's generous. But wait, just kidding it's not "on us" we're told that we'll just be receiving a discount. 30 minutes after we asked for our check, it finally arrives. And the big discount...$2.25!!! Seriously, where did they even come up with that number? Don't waist your time here! They obviously have some serious issues to work out.
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brandon f.
This place is one of the biggest disappointments in north Seattle. It shares a parking lot with Cinebarre movie theater and took over the space from Canyons. I used to go to Canyons before going to a movie and always had a good time. I decided to give Mazatlan a shot (unfortunately I gave it two chances). The good news is that the food will not make you sick (cardboard is not poisonous). The bad news is that it is flavorless and resembles a cross between taco bell and a crappy Azteca. The prices are too high to even justify the trying this place. If you are choosing between eating here or at Cinebarre, I strongly suggest Cinebarre.
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Richard O.
I used to think you couldn't really mess up Americanized Mexican food but our dinner here was awful. The tortilla used was stale or something. We couldn't even eat it.
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John J.
This was my 4th visit to Mazatlan. Went on a Saturday Night around 7:30pm. Mazatlan was not packed at this time (might have been since it was Easter weekend. We were seated promptly by the wait staff and subsequently watered. Waitstaff was prompt with water refills and chips/salsa. Serving sizes are huge. I had one of the combinations and had trouble finishing it and it was delicious. The other folks in my party had the Chicken and Mole and they were very pleased with it (the waiter even delivered more corn and flour tortillas when they ran out). The drinks were stiff enough. Looks like they are trying to bring in DJ and Dancing to Mazatlan on Saturday Nights but...in Mountlake Terrace not so sure this'll fly. Anyhoo I came for the food and I was very satisfied with the food and the service (as I have been on all prior visits).
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Bonnie U.
I'm shocked by the negative feedback. My husband is a retired Mexican chef and we love this place. The food is always good, the service is very friendly and quick. Its our favorite Mexican restaurant. Love the staff there.
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Heather J.
I do prefer this much over the canyons that was in this location previously. I like that it has a nice bar area and is open late. It is very hard to find edible food open late in this neighborhood. They also seem to have some interesting happy hour specials such as black and tan onion rings, but unfortunately I didn't try these on this visit. I did find it a little confusing that there is no exact closing time, but the policy seems to be they will be open as long as there are people there, which makes it hard to plan a late night dinner. I guess in the future I will have to call first. There are 2 happy hours, an early and a late (9pm-closing), and a sunday buffet. I enjoyed my veggie fajitas, and I hear the molecate is pretty good. Prices are a little highter, cost about 35$ for dinner for 2, but I did see a coupon in my local mailer just forgot to bring it. I don't love the chips and salsa which is usually my deciding factor on which mexican restaurant to dine at and it seems like extra baskets cost a 1$ which I find annoying, but does seem cost effective. Overall a good place but so close to another mexican restaurant that I do enjoy a little more, unfortunatley though they close earlier and dont have a buffett.
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Shawn S.
I miss Canyons. Tried Mazatlan twice - horrible. Bland food and a really strange service level: One person seats you, one person brings you chips/salsa, one person takes your order, another person brings food, another person only picks up empties...I don't get it, and how to do you tip when five people are involved, no one speaks English, and it's all just rather awkward. Canyons, come back!!
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Address :6003 244th St SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Michiko Y.
Bust out them eating pants and head on up to Mazatlan with the homies for Taco Tuesdays! Keep in mind, this is available in the bar only! I had a "roomies" night and decided to get some Taco Tuesday here. They told me it was pretty awesome, because for $5.00 or so, you get unlimited tacos. Whaaat? Yeah, that's right. 5 bucks for unlimited tacos... Unless it really isn't unlimited since we all only ate 9. *shame* Anyway, by default you are served three hard tacos with the fixings. OR.. you can level up and get soft tacos for like another dollar. For some reason, the soft tortillas fill you up quicker too. So i capped out and was happy. They do have a pretty awesome drink happy hour here too. I have photos... but can upload them another day. But they have this big glass of beer and charged only $4.00 for it. And are you craving a margarita? Dude, its not even that expensive either. Plus as you wait for your food (which isn't very long) you get to enjoy some free chips and dip. Overall, I'll go here again. I heard they have brunch here.. Maybe i'll make it up this way and check it out sometime. Woot!
(4)Alex C.
I have only one word: Sangria. I read one review that said their margaritas were weak, but I've never experienced that here. My husband and I dine here regularly (about once a month) not in small part due to the fact that the number of good, authentic Mexican restaurants seems to be dwindling in north Seattle and parts north. In my experience, the service is A+, friendly and real people . I give the food an A+ as well (yes, really). I recommend the enchiladas, the taco salads, and the nachos in the lounge. They use fresh ingredients and the portions are always ample. Overall, this is simply the best full-service Mexican restaurant between north Seattle and Mountlake Terrace.
(5)Diane S.
Its good for American Mexican food, decent prices. I would say its good but not the greatest Mexican food I have ever had. I had a deluxe burrito, which was good. But the sauce wasn't as exciting as it could have been. There is free salsa and chips which is always a bonus. The chips are warm which is awesome, but the salsa isn't that great. The portion sizes are huge, which s great cause your really getting a lot of food for your money, and lots of guacamole when you order the burrito. The service is ok, our waiter got our order wrong when writing up the bill. Added a lot of extra item on it that we didn't order that we had to correct him on. Its ok for American Mexican food
(3)Marvin H.
Good food, reasonable prices, a lot of parking, great carne asada
(3)Lisa D.
The food here is just ok - average Mexican, like Azteca. The salsa was the best part really - it tasted very fresh and homemade. The sangria was way too sweet for my taste; if you like sweet sangria though, you're set here! The fajotas were fine, nothing that really impressed me but perfectly edible. The service was good, our water was topped off regularly. The decor was basically the same as the old Canyons restaurant, which seemed kind of lame to me. I also disliked that they had TVs around the restaurant showing what looked like a PowerPoint presentation of menu items and weekly specials such as Taco Night. I guess I would come back if I wanted to have Mexican right before a movie but I won't make a special trip here.
(2)Ron D.
Average chain type Mexican restaurant. Expensive for what you get and lacking meat in the fajitas. Both of the ladies who were with me said the steak tasted like red wine vinegar. One liked it and the other did not.
(2)Shannon M.
I love the ambiance and the food; my favorite dish is the Enchiladas Mazatlan. They're always delicious and the portion of real crab meat is generous! The service is always fast and friendly, too, which I appreciate!
(5)Shelly W.
Never again. I've been to this aweful, poorly managed, poor customer service restaurant several times now. Any coupon or special has restrictions on where you can sit and what you can order, drinks and food, and they ding you for any and ever side (charged me over $2 for lettuce). Hands down the worst restaurant I have been to and worst review I have ever written.
(1)Aaron W.
Being the lover of Mexican food that my family is, we were pretty excited to see a new restaurant just around the corner. After a first visit, our opinions are a little mixed. The food wasn't anything outstanding. It's your typical Mexican chain restaurant food. Decent portions, pricing a little on the high side I'd say and very few options for kid's meals. They do give you both salsa and refried beans to dip your chips in but neither are very flavorful - definitely nothing special. Also, it should be noted that a refill on chips will cost you $1.That's just not cool. Oh, and the fried ice cream was the worst I've had. We don't get dessert often and it was pretty disappointing to have wasted it on this. As for the service, it was below average. Drinks for kids are served in big glasses instead of plastic ups so the likelihood of spills is high. Our server was asked twice for the coloring kid's menu and never did bring it. We also asked to have an enchilada in two different sauces and after explaining in detail still got both enchiladas in the same sauce. Now the drinks, they were good. My $6 black cherry mojito made with nothing but various rums and mint was delicious and super strong. The frozen peach margarita was also strong and tasty. So maybe go for the bar and appetizers and skip the full meal.
(3)Colin S.
We had a super friendly waitress who was very attentive. We ordered and didn't wait long for our food. Since each of us had empty plates at the end of the meal I think its safe to say we enjoyed it. Glad this place is close by for my occassional need for Mexican food...fajitas in particular.
(4)Kendall F.
DO NOT EAT THERE. Okay first of all they make there tacos with hard shells so it is not very authentic, tastes like super "americanized" mexican food. Second it gave me food poisoning so bad that i threw up all over the floor in the restaurant about an hour after i ate. The one good thing i can say is that the customer service was great and the people were friendly but the food was horrible.
(1)Sarah M.
After failing miserably to go to Cinebarre for dinner and a movie, my friend and I stopped by here because, well, it was close and we were hungry. Not a terrible place...we sat in the bar and lucky for us, it was taco Tuesday which meant $5 all you can eat tacos. Chicken was $6. And for an additional fee, you could get soft tacos. All you had to do was buy a drink which was easy enough. It didn't even have to be alcoholic! So this place is exactly what you would expect and similar to an Azteca. Not stellar but not terrible. Chips came out warm with salsa which was fine. You get 3 smaller-ish tacos at a time...mostly filled with lettuce but if you look hard enough, you can find some meat in there. About 2 plates in, I was regretting it a little...but all in all, they were decent enough for 2 hungry girls who were bummed about not getting into a movie. Servers were friendly enough, manager came around to say hi to everyone. He was very friendly and sweet. $10 in total for a pina colada and 6 tacos. Can't beat that! I can't say I'd go out of my way to come here but it's decent enough if you're in the area and need a quick bite.
(3)Cynthia S.
In short, this place was fantastic..superb service and delicious extended menu, Our group of seven were all very satisfied with the delicious menu, The service provided by Hilda was excellent...she was very attentive and extremely friendly. We will be back very soon Disregard the old reviews that are negative.
(5)sarah c.
Really disappointing...the service was absolutely terrible in the bar area. sat and waited for about 10 minutes before the server came and gave us menus and left without taking our drink order. Took us 15-20 mins to finally get a drink and then ordered some very mediocre tacos. Also had to ask for napkins/silverware after our food had been thrown down as she ran off. Just really really poor service. Maybe they need more servers
(1)Sky A.
Craving some american-ized Mexican food, I decided to stop in here as it was on the way home. We were seated immediately and got a booth. Our waitress was very nice and got us chips, salsa and our drinks quickly. The food was pretty average. Nothing special, nothing bad. The portion size was also about average (I got a enchilada, tostada and taco combo, took the enchilada and some rice/beans home). The margarita was very tasty, although not very strong. What kind of put me off, though, was how they charge for things. $10.99 for my combo, not bad. $0.25 for chicken? Huh, ok. Wait, $0.25 for chicken on *each* of my combination items? $1 for extra chips?? All of these little charges started to add up and it made me feel like I was ripped off, even if I wasn't. I checked the menu and it does mention all of these extra charges on the bottom of the page but it just feels sleezy to nickel and dime the customer. Overall, I probably won't be back but I wouldn't caution people to stay away (just stay aware!).
(3)Callum S.
I had a serious craving for Mexican food last night and was so happy to go and try Mazatlan out. I honestly don't know why it has only a 3 star overall rating. Our experience here was excellent. We were greeted by a super friendly hostess as we entered and were seated right away. Our waiter was funny and very attentive. And the food was delicious! I had the chicken fajitas and my friend had a chicken chimichanga. The chips and salsa they brought before hand were really good as well. I was also happy to find that they had a few good beers on tap. My friend ordered their small margarita and it was anything but small. We had a good laugh about it. The large must be immense. Anyway, to get to the point, I had a great time. Great food, good prices and wonderful staff. I'm so glad to have found this place.
(5)Amber A.
It's near my house, so I go there semi often. It's ok, not the best, they have a taco tuesday, all u can eat tacos. But it's only in the bar. And u have to buy a beverage. I love the margaritas. I have had mixed service there. Sometimes it's good. Sometimes it sucks.
(3)Shawn S.
It's really hit and miss here. One visit the nachos were plenty, the next visit they were on a tea saucer-like plate ($9??). I've had tacos that were okay, then tacos that were completely tasteless (& ice cold). Sometimes the bar is packed, sometimes there's only the bar anchor sitting there over a drink & staring at nothing. The Mexican "disco" music has got to go. Service is strange - one person seats you, another person brings out chips/salsa, another takes your order, another brings your order, and yet another person only takes empty mugs/glasses/plates (not allowed to order from them). I honestly think language is an issue at times (ordered extra jalapenos THREE times, received "yes okay" each time, and they never, ever, appeared). The only pro is that their beer prices during HH are a steal, and that's what brought us in over and over, but in the end even that no longer mattered. Bring back Canyons!!!
(2)Andrea M.
The first time I came here I thought the food must have been terrible because we came on Taco Tuesday. The second time I came I found that the Tuesday tacos were indicative of the regular menu. I ordered fish tacos and was served a giant platter taken up by mediocre Mexican rice and a lake of refried beans. My three fish tacos were carelessly placed so that much of the contents were spilled out--said contents included shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and a very small amount of seasoned fish. The tortillas were also quite soggy from the plate. As far as service goes, the waitress was super nice. I just won't be eating here again.
(1)Brian M.
What I love most about this restaurant is the breakfast buffet on Sundays. Staff will make omlettes for you, tons of options, and it's only $13!!! If you eat paleo like me or just eat a lot of food, you're all set. Great quality food. Staff is super friendly and accommodative. Alejandro, one of the bartenders, hooks it up!! Great spot for Seahawks Sunday!! I've also been here for dinner and ordered off the menu. No complaints.
(5)Ashley C.
The service was decent but the food was lacking. I ordered a combo enchilada, tostada and chile relleno. They used the cheddar that stretches to no end which has no flavor. It tastes like rubber. The chile was wrapped in an omelet instead of battered. It had no flavor at all. The meat had no seasoning and was dry. The packet enchilada sauce from grocery stores tastes better than their sauce which, is really sad. The tostada shell was soggy before I could get to it and fell apart but had more lettuce than any other topping. Needless to say, I will not be returning.
(2)Richard T.
I've been here twice, first time was to get some drinks before a movie at Cinebarre. That experience was mediocre as the drinks were priced high for what they were. We just got our drinks and hung out a bit. Nothing special. The second time I came here was after my Amazon Local purchase. It was a deal for: "$15 ($30 value) for lunch or dinner for two with chips and guacamole, two entrées, and two margaritas or beers" Walking into the restaurant you'll find there are hand written signs posted stating you must notify your server before ordering that you have a coupon. I personally hate when establishments ask for this as I feel it changes the service (and possibly the product!) I receive during my visit. Our waiter came and started us off with our drinks, we both got the margaritas and we told him about the deal we had. When we let our server know, he stated that despite whatever the deal says that it is only worth $30 towards dinner that night or I could come back and the deal would be valid with items off the lunch menu valued at 9.99 or less. Wait, what?! I showed him the deal and it states good for lunch OR DINNER. He wasn't having it so I asked to speak to his manager. His manager came out and explained that 'it wasn't a good deal' for them and so it is revised. I explained to him that that practice was unethical as they are essentially baiting and switching their customers. After discussing the issue for quite a few minutes, I reluctantly accepted that I would get the chips and guacamole, the two margaritas or beers of my choosing, and two entrees of my choosing but would have to pay the difference of the entrees should they exceed $10. I ordered the Carne Asada as reviews said it's one of the best things they have. and my girlfriend ordered the Steak Ranchero. Food quality was decent, I enjoyed my Carne Asada. The Steak Ranchero could use more seasoning. The guacamole also could have used a little lime but that's subjective. Our margaritas were decent, I would get it again. All in all I think they could have handled the situation better. If they made a mistake on the deal I believe they should have just owned up to it to earn a repeat customer. After this experience I know I won't be coming back nor will I be recommending it to anyone. For the price you pay here, you may as well go literally down the street to the next light for a real authentic Mexican restaurant.
(2)Janice C.
Went here for taco tues and sat in the bar. Wow talk about horrible service and i can only imagine what it would of been like if we ordered other food besides tacos. They were stingy with their salsa and i would NEVER eat here again!
(1)Paul A.
The food and service were very good. The cadillac margaritas were great. We will be back.
(4)Chelsea J.
I returned to Mazatlan to try them for dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Compared to my first visit this was very nice. The servers were friendly and I even talked to the manager who came over to talk to me to see how I liked everything. I had the carne asada and a mojito. On Mondays they have $6 mojitos in the dining room which is an okay deal. It had a strange taste, almost soapy so for $6 I don't think it's really worth it. The carne asada, however, was very good! The server asked if I wanted medium, medium well or well done. I ordered medium and the meat was great. Very tender and juicy. The guacamole served on the side was very fresh and tasted good. I'm still not sure if I would go out of my way to come here. The prices are a little high- $24 for one person for a drink and dinner. That seems a little high for a casual dining restaurant to me. The management has changed recently- within the past 2 weeks. I wonder if that has something to do with how much better this experience was. I would probably come back. Seems like they are making improvements here!
(3)Marie H.
So it's not the best food ever, but whenever I get a restaurant .com coupon or am in the area, I stop. They've got good Carne Asada, nice servers and is a good place to take friends to hang out and talk.
(3)Neil W.
We had Brunch and Dinner here. The brunch was nothing special. I am I am not sure I would recommend it. The brunch seemed like an afterthought. They took a lot of leftovers and made casseroles out of them and then bought French toast sticks from Costco. The nice thing about this brunch is it is inexpensive and great for a hangover. Dinner is just an average Mexican food. I had the Pork Chili Verde. I was expecting a little more of a slow cooked stew with the meat falling apart and it was not. The flavor fine and the portion was a good size for the price. The one thing I will say about this place is the service was extremely nice. I will be back if I need a big and filling lunch/dinner or a good cure for a hangover.
(3)Christina S.
We had a little time before our movie AND it happened to be HH (they offer it on Saturdays). Our waiter was awesome, ahh I hate that I can't remember his name though.....anyways, we ordered clams, chicken quesadilla's and 2 rounds of vodka soda's. The food was great. I was surprised at how big the hh portion of the steamed clams were, especially for $6! It was WAY bigger than Anthony's. The drinks were strong, the food was great, and the service was superb. Perfect "prefunk" before a movie at cinnebarre (if you want hard alcohol).
(4)Rex K.
I have only been here once, but it was a great experience. The food was great, but a little spendy for me. They accommodated my special order. The server was super fun and friendly. Free chips and salsa of course. They have a bunch of tv's everywhere (4 i think) that showcased the specials. I would definitely go back.
(4)Sonya L.
This place is okay, I guess...I mean, I would come back here, but I've had much better Mexican food in my time. I honestly prefer Azteca. My boyfriend and I came here with a LivingSocial deal a week or two ago. I got the chicken tacos al carbon. The chicken itself was great, but the overall meal had a really hot spice to it, even the rice. It felt like I couldn't really taste the flavors because it was just HOT. My boyfriend said his burritos weren't that great - they were more like a chili filling than just ground beef. We also noticed that they charge an extra dollar for refills on chips and salsa. Lameo. We kept ourselves to one basket after we saw that. Prices in general were kind of high, but not too far out of line with places like Azteca. The wait staff here was extremely nice - our waitress was very friendly. I came back a few nights later with some friends to hit up the happy hour. Chips and salsa (plus bean dip) were a bonus and the pina coladas were great, but there were a few downsides. They didn't have some of the alcoholic drinks listed on the menu. You also were required to buy a drink in order to get 25% off the appetizers during happy hour. Seemed like a lame deal to me. 25% off isn't that much and drinks there aren't cheap. I will try this place again because it's nearby and some of my friends seemed to like the happy hour. Hopefully they can improve my first impressions.
(2)Tressa M.
I met some friends at Mazatlan yesterday for lunch, and I have to say it was perfect! We could hear each other talk even though the place was crowded. The staff was very prompt and nice, even with full sections. - And - When I ordered the house burrito, I expected a burrito, not heaven on a plate! The food was awesome! Thank you for a great lunch!
(4)Melissa B.
This place is an old stand by. The food is decently priced and the staff is nice. If you've ever been to Las Margaritas - the two are very similar. Great for grabbing a quick drink before heading to the movies or going out for the night.
(3)Eric S.
There are a few things I really like about this place...#1) They serve Bohemia beer #2) Their Cadillac margarita #3) Camarones Mojo de Ajo, and last but certainly not least..... #4) The Lamb Shank. Happy hour is alright too. When I get the craving for Mexican food, this is the first place that comes to mind.
(4)Andee D.
I personally like Azteca better. The food is bland. Service is nice enough but slow. If I were to go here again it would be for a light bite to eat and a beer.
(2)Jared M.
Good Food and great prices and they are on the Pirq app
(5)Eric N.
Great good, been here several times always good. Always fast and friendly. good drink selection and reasonably priced.
(4)Martin K.
Not our first visit, so I knew what to expect. Being a Friday night, it was pretty full, but we were seated immediately. The flavorful salsa came right away along with some standard tortilla chips. However, no water was served, and the drink order arrived a good 10 mins. after seating. I chose the Friday special; my spouse opted for a Ranchero Salad. When the meals came, I noticed right away that my pork was unseasoned, so I added some salsa. The black beans also were unsalted, just as they had been soaked and then boiled. Rice was dry, but the pico de gallo had a nice flavor. My spouse dug into her salad, pronounced the chicken tasteless. But the bigger surprise was the 1/2 cup of water she drained from her bowl, once the salad had been tackled. Doesn't anyone at Mazatlan drain lettuce? BTW, she asked for the dressing on the side, so the excessive liquid was not added for taste! With an interesting menu that goes beyond typical Tex-Mex antojitos, Mazatlan could be a leader in good Mexican cuisine. Certainly the interior decorating is authentic and tasteful. Just wish the same could be said for the food.
(3)Chris B.
Not bad, not great, kinda pricey. This place is a fun-lookin, festive place, good for loud parties and what not. The food is you average, cheesy mess except that is more expensive than it really ought to be. It was not very inspired or creative. Our server was very attentive and we actually enjoyed the attention of two other employees throughout the meal. I think it was sort of slow for them and they were looking for stuff to do. I'd come back, but not expecting to get my socks blown off.
(3)Melissa B.
JESUS your server needs to check his attitude. Fo sho. Went in for dinner tonight with the intent on heavy drinking. We sat in the main dining room in a nice booth and were just happy to get out of the heat. Jesus hassled us for a dinner order for a straight 10 minutes before he realized that we were going to take our time. We got enchiladas and a chimichanga and they were top notch as far as the neighborhood would go. No complaints there. Hell the bus guy was so nice. He brought us napkins because the drinks were perspirating. But Jesus? Kept rushing us out and we didn't he old back any cues. Finally he came back to the table and asked if we wanted dessert. We said no on the dessert but wanted to keep drinking. He then brought us a check. Without us asking. Very rude. So we took our time, and then paid. When leaving, my friend wished Jesus good night, despite our poor treatment (he is def nicer than I!). Jesus ignored him and we left. I refuse poor service. In Seattle, we pay a ton of money to eat out and there are soooo many places with fantastic service. This place I've had multiple incidences of bad service but I draw the line here! Might be boycotting you again mazatlan until I find a better happy hour spot by my house. Happy 4th!
(2)Brian R.
Why such a high rating? Well, I've always been a fan of Mexican food.... sure it's basically 30 ways of serving the same thing: Meet, beans, rice, tortillas and salsa. But, for me, it's almost like comfort food. I can snack on chips and salsa all day. What I do like are the BIG platters, with a Chili Relleno and Carna Asada.... And this place is close to home. I always get good service. The staff is Genuine, they actually talk with me, not just at me... telling me what the drink specials are... I come here probably more often than I should, but I really like leaving there full & happy~!
(4)Susan W.
Went here last night for happy hour before a movie next door at Cinebarre. Hubby ordered a medium margarita. Pretty weak so he ordered a shot of Cuervo to add to it. Much better but it then equalled $11yikes! I had a HH draft Dos Equis. 22oz for $4.50 great deal. We split 3 HH apps. Mussels, mushrooms & a quesadilla. The mussels were good but a little salty. The mushrooms, while tasty, seemed to be a small portion. Both of these items would be good with bread. The chicken quesadilla was a pretty darn good quesadilla only fault I could find with it was all the chicken was in the dead center & the extremities of the tortilla were pretty sparse. Service was adequate. The bar wasn't very busy & we were checked on for refills.
(3)Paul V.
Mazatlan is an alright Mexican restaurant. Nothing particularly special about it and it feels somewhat overpriced when you order off the main menu. Drinks are relatively inexpensive though. It's not a bad restaurant per se, but it's probably not something I would specifically recommend going out of your way to eat. However, if you find yourself with a hankerin' for Mexican food and Cinebarre is part of your plans and/or you live in the Mountlake Terrace area, this isn't a bad choice. If you do go for regular ol' dinner, I'd recommend the fajitas. I really enjoy the taco Tuesday promotion that they have here. You can get unlimited hard tacos for $5 and unlimited soft tacos for $6. These aren't tacos chukis tacos or anything like that, but it is decent and it will fill you up. I had 9 tacos and a giant mug of dos equis for a total of $10 one Tuesday during happy hour. You could definitely do worse! The service in the bar was pretty good too. Our waitress was friendly and was always prompt to ask if we wanted another plate of tacos. It's been a while since I've sat in the main area, but I remember that being friendly as well.
(3)Addele W.
Went and had dinner with my son. The food is fresh and tasty. Our server Violeta was super friendly and helpful. GREAT experience.
(4)Jerry G.
Parking: around the building. Although shared with other businesses, there was ample parking available. Service: attentive. the place was a third full for a lunch. People were moving in and out. There wasn't a time where I felt that I had not seen anyone for a while if we wanted a refill or something else. Food: the food was decent, not the worst and not the best. I had the fish tacos and there was enough to fill me up. For a top rating, I look for some taste to pop when I have fish tacos. Didn't have it here, but they were still good and plenty. Price: not too bad, considering we had one of their top margaritas. For two of us, we walked away in the $40's. Atmosphere: Kind of a Chili's atmosphere in the dining area. Would I go back: sure for lunch.
(3)Timothy K.
Decent food and service, but I still left with a bad taste in my mouth. For me, dining is about the whole experience - your interactions with the server and menu, not just the taste, smell and texture of the food. Our server was friendly, but a bit slow at times. For example, the check sat on our table with a credit card sticking out for ten minutes. The restaurant was slow, we were the only table left for our server, and he was getting ready to leave. I ordered my margarita blended, and it wasn't. No big deal, it still tasted ok. The food itself was tasty, but nothing I haven't had done a bit better elsewhere. I got a burrito combo plate and my wife got an enchilada/chimichanga combo. Refried beans and rice were good, but forgettable: an expected addition to the food that didn't add much other than filling us up. Here's what really got me though - I've never seen a restaurant before this one that finds so many things for which they can charge you. Want more than the small bowl of chips they bring it? That'll cost a dollar. Would you like chicken instead of beef? $.25. My burritos listed several filling options, and I went with one chicken and I've Colorado. I expected a $.25 charge for the chicken but also found another $1 charge for the Colorado. It just made the experience feel cheap to be nickel and dimed for everything. If you're losing money serving chicken, just raise the price a bit - having 20 places in the menu that says how much you'll be charged for a substitution or refill made me want to keep a spreadsheet of expenses. No thanks.
(3)Destiny C.
Food was okay but Raul was the best server I have had in a really long time!
(4)Heather K.
Yuck. Bad, bland food. Drinks are expensive & small. Horrible service. I've been here a few times now & cringe everytime I do. I think this time will be the last. We ordered a fancier margarita & I'm sure they gave us the basic - even though they disagreed. Also, everything seemed to be like 1-2$ more than other Mexican places & they were eager to charge you for every little thing. Took us 45 minutes after we'd finished eating to get a bill. The place was half empty! The food is reallllllllly bland. I mean, this place makes Azteca look good.
(2)Katinka R.
This place is great. I'm glad I bought a groupon because I almost never find myself in Mountlake Terrace. This place is worth the trip and well worth full price. The prices are very reasonable and the food was great. I ordered some kind of combo that wall all entrees and couldn't finish half of it. We went on a Sunday, and I left wishing I had gone for the Sunday brunch... Next time for sure. Service as good.
(4)Brooke P.
Great food for great happy hour price. Check out the nachos and tacos!!!! Fun for the whole group!! Nice pre movie activity! Especially on cheap movie Tuesday!
(4)Amerina G.
I went with my best friend, the food was not great I got a taco salad (which I love from other places) and the chicken was just awful, the shell not crisp, and the lettuce was old. I ordered a strawberry lemonade that was delicious and the waiter was awesome !!! Very polite :) I will try them again but not for a taco salad. Also on a funny side note there was a cucumber drink which they spelt, Cumcumber.
(3)Elisabeth W.
Last time I was here my friends fish tacos were bad. She could taste that the fish was bad and then when she aren't to eat her rice and beans she e found a hair in her beans...they acted like this happens often, our server wasn't surprised. They took it off her bill but it made me feel sick thinking about ever going back. Go to todo Mexico doesn't the street. Way better
(1)Jeff F.
Three stars for the food. It is a chain restaurant of American style Mexican food, so my Seattle expectations weren't too high, and I got exactly what I expected = decent Mexican food that goes great with beer. Four stars for the service on my last visit. Very friendly and very attentive. The other Mexican restaurant that I'd consider in this area has fantastic food, but the service was no where close. The restaurant was roomy, clean, and the environment is on the nicer side for Mexican restaurants.
(4)Katie E.
LOVE THIS PLACE! They are so kind and friendly and their food is very good. They are not by any means "authentic", but it is americanized delicious! The restaurant is very clean at all times and they are quick to help their costumers at any moment. Also, their prices are reasonable and the portions are huge...I can never finish! Also, got to love $5 Taco Tuesday! I recommend this place with enthusiasm!
(5)Jim R.
Good Mexican food and a friendly staff. Sunday brunch is exceptional, and shouldn't be missed!
(4)Rhea H.
I have only been into the bar at Mazatlan. The bartenders are great! Taco Tuesday is a good deal, $5 for unlimited tacos but you pay for what you get. Perfect dinner date to go to before Cinebarre's $6 Tuesday's across the parking lot. The food for the most part is typical Mexican food similar to Azteca.
(3)Gina K.
Don't even bother with this location if you're on your way to see a movie. You may end up late to it! Hubby and I went to Mazatlan last night with a couple friends for dinner and drinks before heading over to Cinebarre We gave ourselves an hour and a half to eat, which should have been plenty! Guys, it took half an hour before anyone even took our drink orders and we had to ask for menus twice. The food itself? It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Hubby had his usual carne asada and I had camerones con arroz. It came out fast but my food wasn't hot at all. I don't know what is wrong with this location. Maybe they are too dependent on the fact that people will be coming in before or after their movies so they don't even bother with good service. All I know is this one is many times worse than their Woodinville location - that one has great service and food!
(2)Matt B.
Visited here on 10/16/14 for the first, and last time! Waitress was not very good, and seemed to have a bit of an attitude. She did not bring us more salsa when we asked for it, and didn't bring or offer refills on our beverages. When the food arrived it was not as ordered, and the portion size compared to the cost, was not proportionate. Overall, not impressed by the service, price or food! I would go down the road to Todo Mexico, or up to Azteca on 220th!
(1)Janine L.
SAD day indeed . I Would give them a 0 if I could. WE Have been loyal customers of Mazatlan in Mont Lake Terrace for years and I would say we spend around 200 + dollars a month in food . WE Always take Friends and Family and enjoyed Taco Tuesday. The staff seem to always to be nice . BUT Today that all ended . Our Daughter came home to visit and requested Taco Tuesday. She has a service dog and after a few dirty looks my daughter told them he is a service dog and showed his vest and I D so It was ok .Then We order drinks about 22 dollars worth .I was not felling well and asked for water. I said no to tacos but my daughter and husband said yes . My daughter said mom you should eat One of my tacos then maybe you will be ok to have a drink. The waitress We have known for ever comes over and says you can not share food . Very rudely then blames it on the Manager.Well we paid for our drinks and Now they have lost loyal customers . All over a 20 Cent Taco . SHAME ON YOU and As a resturant owner u have been 86 please do not patron this Resturant !!!!
(1)Thao N.
This is probably one of the few better Mexican restaurant that I've been to, if only it wasn't too far from home. I've been here twice for lunch when I had to attend a special class up in Mountlake Terrance, was impressed both times. Service was excellent, quick & efficient to get all of us out on time as we only had about 45 minutes for lunch break. Our server was so nice, the first time we ate there, we randomly got a discount on our bill for being great customers. The next week, we had the same server & he remembered us. There's outside seating for nicer days, we tried it once & kept getting invaded by a bee. Even the bee had great taste & knew our food was good! I had some steak salad & couldn't finish it so I took it home, I'm usually not a fan of leftovers, but the next day it was still so good that I killed it. Coworker ordered a drink and it was HUGE and affordable, I'm sure you could get full just drinking that. Go ahead & check out their menu online, I'm impressed at how organize it is!
(4)Jaque O.
Chicken fajitas are the best I've had! Large portion and you get 4 tortillas to start!
(5)Ben E.
$5 dollars. For as MANY tacos as you want (on Tuesdays). That's right, 5. I've been to over a dozen Taco Tuesdays at this point, and they're the best. Once you hit double digits in tacos eaten, they'll start to bring them out more slowly (makes sense) but the atmosphere is great and you won't mind the wait. Be careful of their drinks though--their jumbo margaritas (and they are JUMBO) will run you $11.75, or 2.35 future visits to Taco Tuesdays.
(4)B S.
The food isn't bad...but the corporate/managerial approach to customer service is worse than miserable. I would stay away from this place unless it was the only open restaurant within 50 miles
(1)Keola S.
Bought a last minute groupon for dinner here tonight. $18 for $40 worth of food. Everything came out hot, and tasted yummy. Their prices are reasonable, the restaurant was clean, portions were ginirmous, and service was fast. 4 adult entrees, 2 kids meals, and 3 desserts came up to $42 after our groupon was deducted. It also looks like they have some awesome happy hour deals.
(4)Greg L.
Take a hint from a fatty ... TWO fatties. We ordered from the specialties menu and were very happy! The beans, served alongside the chips and salsa, signaled the beginning of a yummy dinner. Huge beers were equally yum!
(5)T M.
I thought Jalisco was the bottom of the barrel for area Mexican restaurants but I think I've found its rival in badness. Bland & straight from the can Mexican style fare, inattentive service, dingy decor reminiscent of decades old chain restaurants. Nachos were ice cold when they came out and when I commented on this they simply reheated it just long enough to turn the sour cream and guacamole toppings into a sludgy mess, but not long enough to adequately heat the rest of the dish. After that treatment the dish became inedible. If you're in the area and want Mexican food do yourself a favor and head elsewhere. Todo Mexico across the street, or even Taco Time down the road, do a better job than this joint.
(1)Crystal G.
If you're expecting American-ized Mexican food, you won't be disappointed. It's (like the other reviewer said) like Azteca. The service was good, BUT the restrooms are right outside the kitchen door and they had a puddle of water standing right near the stairs. My daughter's friend slipped and fell. For safety's sake they really needs some mats there.
(3)Angela G.
I have been here several times to watch Seahawks games on Sundays and they have the best American/Mexican fusion brunch buffet ever! Not only is it super cheap ($12) it is hot and delicious, worth every penny! They have more traditional dishes like Chile Relleno and Fajitas with and without meat but also carry hashbrowns, eggs, pancakes and fresh fruit. Seriously, for the price it's phenomenal! The bartender made our experience even better. Alejandro brought me freshly made tortillas with spinach and veggies and cheese. Told him the lady that was cooking the tortillas wasn't there so he put in a special order and brought me two quesadillas. Amazing service, great food, friendly/helpful servers. Great experience every time and they were fully equip with multiple TVs with the game and it wasn't too crowded there. Will continue to go back!
(5)Alice C.
The service is meh... And the food pretty standard gringo Mexican. I came before a movie at Cinebarre, and kind of regret it- I had an evening of upset stomach pains and a later trip to worship the Porcelain God when I got home. The margaritas are also nothing more than store bought mix and ice- what little tequila was in there had no effect. I may return in an absolute pinch, but i won't go out of my way to eat here.
(2)A F.
Good for late night drinks and appitizers but I wouldn't go back for dinner. All you can eat taco Tuesdays are fun but the tacos are very greasy.
(2)Taylor J.
I've been here three times and have loved the food and service on everytime. Tonight was my third visit. We were seated promptly and were immediately served our water and chips. We didn't have to wait for our orders to be taken, and our waiter was funny and very attentive. Two of us had the chicken en mole, and one other had the combination plate. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our food and left stuffed and happy. What kills me is that all three of us have been there more than once and the quality of food and service has been spot on everytime. All of the bad reviews on this place are unfortunate.
(4)Tami H.
My boy and I went to go see a movie but it was sold out so we decided to come here and grab a bite to eat before the next showing. We ending up staying for 2 and half hours and had a great time. The waiters were very friendly and very funny unlike a lot of other Mexican restaurants I have been too. We might even be going back tonight for salsa dancing! Definitely recommend this place!
(5)Crystal D.
The drinks are great and food is yummy. I love their happy hour menu and the waiters are always friendly. Even on Cinco de Mayo, we were able to get prompt service. The bar area is fun and the atmosphere is great. Anytime I want a great margarita or a fun place to drink and have good shots in the local area, this place is what I think of.
(4)Morgan L.
Double date + Margaritas = awesome. Great service in the bar. No idea about the food here.
(3)Cruz O.
Just go to Todo Mexico if you want Mexican in the area and you don't feel like taking the freeway anywhere. Bland, and expensive for what you're getting. But to be fair (kind of), I never order drinks at chain Mexican restaurants. I've never had a good margarita at one.
(2)Cabryn T.
This place was empty on a Sun at noon. By the time we left, there were at least 5 more cars in the parking lot. This place is mostly fine. The kids quesadillas and my husband's burrito was fine. My problem was with my lunch. I ordered the Chile Relleno lunch special. The first thing I noticed was how they prepare it: it could be classified as an omelette. I'm not a fan of that style. Gimme a fried, cheese-stuffed, sauce-covered chile. Since the description was missing, and I ordered it, I was going to eat it. A few bites in, I started noticing something crunchy in it. I couldn't figure out what could be crunchy in it, and when we asked the waiter, he thought maybe the fried rice and to his credit, he offered to have something else made for me. I refused, and said it was fine. Next bite: more crunchy. I had to investigate and spit it out: EGG SHELL. When the waiter came back over, his explanation: "Oh, well, that can happen with omelletes". (yeah, Right, that should not happen at a restaurant. Nor does that happen at my house.) "I'll talk to the manager." I refused anything else. And he took my plate away. I had thought that a manager would come over to apologize, or even the waiter. But no one came back. 10 minutes later, when the check was brought, my was taken off, but still no apology.
(2)Lesley K.
I've only eaten here once, but the service was good and the nacho's were delicious!!
(5)Doug M.
The salsa tasted of onions past their prime. The sauce on the chile verde was watery and did not have a lot of flavor. Kind of a nothing place.
(1)Steve M.
This Mazatlan was a disappointment. The margarita is a too-sweet concoction that seems to have forgotten the sour. The chips are similar to what you might get from a bag at the grocery store. The salsa is a drippy mess. My entree (a chimichanga) arrived looking quite sad on the plate and tasting fairly bland. And the spanish rice and refried beans are nothing to write home about. Service was terrible, even though there were only about six couples scattered throughout the restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restuarants nearby, and I can't see much reason to dine here.
(2)Tony Y.
Went here with a buddy today for lunch. I never been to Canyons which used to be here, but it looks like they did a good job converting it into a mexican themed place. It was literally completely empty when we came in, we thought the place closed down! We both got mazatlan plates which is very similar to plato mexicano plate at Azteca, basically a huge plate w/ a enchilada,stuffed pepper,steak,rice,beans and tortillas. It all tasted just fine, again very similar to Azteca. price was little steep as well. Sorry, but this is basically Aztecta, sorry for keep mentioning them Azteca Azteca Azteca. But it really is the same place with a different sign. Employees were nice and the chips&salsa were yummy, but beware they actually charge for additional baskets of "complimentary" chips. Not cool bro.
(3)Carolyn S.
We have dined at other Mazatlan restaurants in the area, so when a Living Social deal came up for this one in Mountlake Terrace, we bit. They were certainly friendly (although after the waitress called us amigo for the 75th time we started feeling like we were back in Hawaii where "mahalo" starts to sound like sarcastic profanity) and the food was quickly served. One person in our group had strawberry lemonade that looked really good. The food was OK. Nothing special. My husband had vegetarian fajitas- and they were very different from anywhere else. The fist time we've had fajitas not served on a grill pan. I had a combo with a chile relleno & enchilada- also OK. Our friend had a spinach enchilada which appeared to have been made with fresh spinach. OK. Just OK. Amigo.
(3)Tristyn T.
I should have known better when the parking lot was empty, but I figured it was just because it was 4 pm on a Monday afternoon. The only reason this qualified for a single star was because the service was adequate. The food was terrible. My husband got fish tacos and I got the Mazatlan burrito with fish. My food was nearly inedible. The fish tasted like soap. I was worried that it may be unsafe to eat. I ended up just eating the tortilla and toppings, discarding all of the burrito's filling. My husband's fish tacos were better (the fish wasn't as sketchy tasting) but they were served with some sauce that looked and tasted just like ketchup mixed with mayo and with a hefty dose of chili powder to make it basically a spicy thousand island. Yuck. The rice and beans it came with were bland. The best part of the meal was my diet coke. And the bill? Almost $40. Overpriced in the extreme. I have had better meals at taco bell for $5.
(1)Michelle R.
Food was good - being from Texas and trying to find something close to Tex-Mex is tough, but Mazatlan comes pretty close. Enjoyed the beef enchiladas and chips were decent too. The wait staff was very friendly and service was great overall. I will definitely be back!
(3)Gretchen H.
I go here every week. Why? Because they serve HUGE beers for only $5! and because the people here are so nice! I'm not going to talk much about the food, because Ive only had 2 dishes here in all the time Ive been going and ...well... it wasn't very good. Sorry, but I don't go here for the food. Beer, free chips & salsa and I'm a happy camper.
(3)George M.
Good food. Drinks were ok. The chips were good as well. Price was decent. I will be coming back here in the future.
(3)Rodolfo H.
I tried the mazatlan in Tacoma and it was very good, and I decide to try this one on Mt Lake Terrace, and even some people complaint, the food was very good, service fast and clean. I had the Carne Asada and It was tender, tasty and very fast. Very good!
(5)H G.
I don't know where to start, and I don't know what I can say that is worth saying about this place. Restaurants sell food. That's the point. I just... ugh... the food is SO bad here. Tamales are all corn and no meat. The restaurant ground beef in general is too wet, really greasy, and just doesn't have a good flavor. Had the fajitas twice, and it was just this plate that was brought out with beans and rice and the other extras, and this tired, lifeless, sizzle-less, tough, OLD looking and OLD tasting meat on the plate (it was seriously nasty, both times), cut in quarter-sized pieces, amongst quarter-sized cut pieces of onion and peppers. I've had the enchiladas before too a couple of times, and the cheese was really stringy and oily, and the enchiladas themselves seemingly couldn't wait to unravel, pooping their inner contents out all over my plate as soon as I so much as even looked at them wrong with my fork in my hand. Might as well serve that one all mixed up in a trough, with a trowel. The rice is OK i guess... but the beans, though fair tasting, have a perpetual case of the runs. It's just this brown liquid-ish, too-thin layer of bean-thing with really stringy, oily cheese on top. The salsa is not that good either (it's passable). All in all, it's bizarre. For a place that is run entirely (as far as I have seen) by full-on Mexicans, and is monitored by a very visible manager that acts like he has a close eye on things, it's baffling how bad it is. Another thing that leaves me scratching my head totally confused is the service. The servers are all super nice and super friendly. And the place is ALWAYS adequately staffed. But for some reason, even with this huge squad of servers swirling around you and passing by constantly, the service is not infrequently maddeningly slow and/or oblivious. They bring you chips and salsa really REALLY fast when you arrive, but after that it's not uncommon that you're forgotten on the back-burner, Mazatlan "fajita" meat style. Mazatlan? NOT recommended. Sorry.
(1)Christina O.
I was very impressed with this place. The staff was extremely friendly and the food and drinks were wonderful. This could very well be my new favorite mexican restaurant!
(4)Beudreaux D.
I agree with a lot of the comments already written. The food is below the "Azteca line", which is my standard of measure for the line you do not cross in Mexican food. Service is friendly but not very efficient. The Mocajitos I got was awful. I can make it better myself. The premium Margarita drinks are good and there are many to choose from. The bar looks like a good place to watch a game. The ambiance is nice. There is outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. Overall this is not a place I am likely to return. Azteca definitely the better choice, at any location. And I rarely go there.
(2)Stephanie F.
We went on a Tuesday night for all you can eat tacos. The tacos have very flavorful meat and plenty of fresh lettuce and tomato, which was very nice. They did not mind that I am a condiment fiend and wanted something different on each taco! Most of all they do not make you beg or wait for your next load, they cheerfully ask and bring them promptly! The manager is a very lively and friendly man and visited with us and others but was not intrusive, a fine art.
(4)Ashley M.
Went with two of my friends on a Fri night and sat in the bar during happy hour. It was almost full but they seemed to be staffed enough. We were trying to eat quickly and head to cinnebarre to catch a movie. Usually Mexican food is served quick but service was so slow. They also brought me the wrong thing i ordered a chicken quesadilla they gave me a cheese and I didn't notice till they came over and said they had given me someone elses. I said I didnt mind until I noticed that the quesadilla had mushrooms on it? What the heck...I asked if this was a vegetarian one or something and they said no, because originally I asked what all was on a quesadilla and they listed everything off, never had they said mushrooms! And who puts mushrooms on a quesadilla. They said the chicken one would have come with mushrooms too, but like I said, I asked what was all on it, and they did not list the mushrooms. I did not have time for them to make me something else...in the end we all left unsatisfied AND the movie sold out by the time we got there. Never again.
(1)Jason C.
My girlfriend and I and gone out for a nice dinner in Edmonds and wanted to stop for some drinks on our way home. By the time we ordered ,we were the only patrons in the bar. We were welcomed by the bartender right away and our drinks and chips came in a timely manner but that is where the service ended. A group of 4 nice Mexicans came in and we were forgotten by the bartender as he chatted with the group ignoring us completely. I had to interupt his conversation to order another drink, which had been empty for a good 10 minutes. I also had to interrupt their conversation again to ask for our check. I now understand why this place was empty on a Friday night. I miss Canyons.
(1)Meghan K.
After coming here for happy hour I'd have to give this place a solid three. I did appreciate that the chips and salsa in the bar came with complimentary bean dip, and that they don't charge for extra baskets of chips like they do in the restaurant area. The drinks were good but I didn't feel like the happy hour deals were all that great and the service wasn't up to par with what we experienced in our last visit. I'll probably be back for happy hour since Azteca's happy hour is very hit or miss, but I was hoping for more of an incentive to show up during HH as opposed to other times of day.
(3)Vanessa M.
I was so impressed when I walked in, but that's where it stopped. This place has to be the most meticulously decorated Mexican food restaurant ever! We walked in with a serious need for some Mexican food! I'm from San Antonio, Texas and have been desperate to find decent Mexican eats & I'm sorry to say this place didn't deliver. The food does not match the decor at all. I had the beef enchiladas & was struck by how much they tasted like they came from my grade school cafeteria. It was more like a picodillo filling. The sauce and refried beans tasted like they had spoiled, so I couldn't finish it. Hubby had the taco salad & he was disappointed. The meat was bland and the lettuce was limp. Not to mention the waiter forgetting the dressing. If the management put as much effort into the food as they did the decor, they would be rockin' it!
(1)Kim W.
Treat your customers better, especially if you're gonna serve over-priced, reheated Mexican food. It's the closest Mexican restaurant to me so I had hopes that I'd like it. Bartenders and servers, you're lucky to have a job.
(1)Naomi R.
If I could put a negative number I would. So horrible; food and service! I've never written a review, but I felt this one was extremely deserved!! After 20 minutes waiting to be noticed by our server after sitting down, we finally order our margaritas and apps. 10-15 minutes later the drinks arrive...with bugs in them! THEN, after making us new ones and bringing our food (almost 30 minutes later) we're told "The food is on us". OK, that's generous. But wait, just kidding it's not "on us" we're told that we'll just be receiving a discount. 30 minutes after we asked for our check, it finally arrives. And the big discount...$2.25!!! Seriously, where did they even come up with that number? Don't waist your time here! They obviously have some serious issues to work out.
(1)brandon f.
This place is one of the biggest disappointments in north Seattle. It shares a parking lot with Cinebarre movie theater and took over the space from Canyons. I used to go to Canyons before going to a movie and always had a good time. I decided to give Mazatlan a shot (unfortunately I gave it two chances). The good news is that the food will not make you sick (cardboard is not poisonous). The bad news is that it is flavorless and resembles a cross between taco bell and a crappy Azteca. The prices are too high to even justify the trying this place. If you are choosing between eating here or at Cinebarre, I strongly suggest Cinebarre.
(1)Richard O.
I used to think you couldn't really mess up Americanized Mexican food but our dinner here was awful. The tortilla used was stale or something. We couldn't even eat it.
(1)John J.
This was my 4th visit to Mazatlan. Went on a Saturday Night around 7:30pm. Mazatlan was not packed at this time (might have been since it was Easter weekend. We were seated promptly by the wait staff and subsequently watered. Waitstaff was prompt with water refills and chips/salsa. Serving sizes are huge. I had one of the combinations and had trouble finishing it and it was delicious. The other folks in my party had the Chicken and Mole and they were very pleased with it (the waiter even delivered more corn and flour tortillas when they ran out). The drinks were stiff enough. Looks like they are trying to bring in DJ and Dancing to Mazatlan on Saturday Nights but...in Mountlake Terrace not so sure this'll fly. Anyhoo I came for the food and I was very satisfied with the food and the service (as I have been on all prior visits).
(4)Bonnie U.
I'm shocked by the negative feedback. My husband is a retired Mexican chef and we love this place. The food is always good, the service is very friendly and quick. Its our favorite Mexican restaurant. Love the staff there.
(5)Heather J.
I do prefer this much over the canyons that was in this location previously. I like that it has a nice bar area and is open late. It is very hard to find edible food open late in this neighborhood. They also seem to have some interesting happy hour specials such as black and tan onion rings, but unfortunately I didn't try these on this visit. I did find it a little confusing that there is no exact closing time, but the policy seems to be they will be open as long as there are people there, which makes it hard to plan a late night dinner. I guess in the future I will have to call first. There are 2 happy hours, an early and a late (9pm-closing), and a sunday buffet. I enjoyed my veggie fajitas, and I hear the molecate is pretty good. Prices are a little highter, cost about 35$ for dinner for 2, but I did see a coupon in my local mailer just forgot to bring it. I don't love the chips and salsa which is usually my deciding factor on which mexican restaurant to dine at and it seems like extra baskets cost a 1$ which I find annoying, but does seem cost effective. Overall a good place but so close to another mexican restaurant that I do enjoy a little more, unfortunatley though they close earlier and dont have a buffett.
(3)Shawn S.
I miss Canyons. Tried Mazatlan twice - horrible. Bland food and a really strange service level: One person seats you, one person brings you chips/salsa, one person takes your order, another person brings food, another person only picks up empties...I don't get it, and how to do you tip when five people are involved, no one speaks English, and it's all just rather awkward. Canyons, come back!!
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