El Quetzal - Seattle

My girlfriend and I have been here one time before we couldn't remember if we liked it or not. The waitress bartender was really rude making preconceived notions towards my level of intoxication and promptly told me I would only be able to order one drink while dining which was cool because this place is will run you about 35 bucks per plate with a drink . The food is really really good the atmosphere is authentic. The combination of it all including service, price, general comfort while dining I still give it 3. I ordered the chicken fajitas and my girlfriend ordered the Carne asada plate. We also had chips in which they actually charge for and guacamole which is also another charge . The fajitas were super good and so was everything on the Carne asada plate. The guacamole and salsa were bland and left me wondering why I paid 9 dollars for them.

Was searching for a non meat option for a Friday night in Lent, and ended up at neighborhood treasure, El Quetzal, which somehow stunned and amazed me with its fish tacos! Perfectly crisp battered exterior and moist flaky interior on the fish, married with crunchy, slightly sweet green apple and tomato for acid, taken over the top with the addition of a smoky creamy chipotle sauce. The staff were friendly and attentive as always, and the Cadillac margaritas did not disappoint. Love this place!

Went a couple weeks ago and now I'm craving some more at 4 o'clock in the morning and figured I would finally leave my good review.As a Mexican from California this has been some of the better tasting Mexican food in Seattle. I've tried numerous places and continue to be disappointed but El Quetzal hit the spot! Tortas are my favorite food and this place had one of the best I've had. The portion was huge. Customer service was fast and friendly. Didn't think it could get any better, but they killed my michelada! ? And they had my favorite beer. Would definitely be back!

Delicious food and very friendly service. great margaritas, deep wrench atmosphere. come back!

I'm a huge fan of mole and this restaurant doesn't disappoint. My son ordered a chicken with mole negro and my daughter and I had the enchiladas with mole negro with rice and beans. We also had a starter of queso fundido with cactus. The queso was rich and wonderful and a very filling starter. The cactus gave it a nice, unusual texture. The mains were great. The stars of the dishes was the mole negro which had a rich chocolatey flavor. It's the real deal, just like you can get in Mexico. The beans and rice were a nice complement. It was a very filling meal. The restaurant has a down to earth family run vibe which is very pleasant. The owner of the restaurant served our table and he was very nice and warm. I would like to try some of the other dishes on another visit.