Really good spot for some Mexican food. They have really good lunch specials and the place feels authentic. They have a full bar and every meal comes with chips and salsa Server was fantastic and would have given a higher than 5/5 if able.
Good tasting food. We both had Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers) and liked the fresh taste of the peppers. Good service, but could have been noticed and check on by staff more often; we had to make noise to get timely help. Reasonable prices. pico de gallo on the side was OK but not perfect. Overall a 4 out of 5 star rating at a 3 star price
Have food allergies and staff made sure my food was kept away from items I cannot tolerate. Great helpful staff
Gretchen the Great is the main reason I give the El Jinete restaurant in Anacortes, Washington, five stars. She runs the bar, a cozy, hometown kind of place in the back of the restaurant. Gretchen is fun, very friendly and makes the greatest margarita in the history of the world. My favorite is the margarita gold, and it's citrus heaven. The food is always very good, and they are fine with special requests: no tomatoes, please, and no salt on my margarita. No problem. On Fridays, we often think about where to go to dinner and almost always end up at El Jinete. It's mainly because of Gretchen the Great!
Great place. Great prices. Even better people.
Great food and great service. Really enjoyed our visit.
Very nice!
Good food!
Nice people!
I recommend this!
Great food & service. Free chips & salsa. One misunderstanding on the order led to a pretty big tab though, which was not corrected. But we had lots of leftovers.
The Chicken Chimichanga and Sirloin Steak Fajitas were superb!! Husband was pleased they had a dark Porter on tap. Waiter was wonderful. We will be back soon!
Great margaritas. Good food. Adults go to the bar in the back. It's our go to date night. The la lumbre tacos (not sure I'm spelling that right) and cadillac margarita are my go to. The hard shell tacos with shredded beef or pork (extra lettuce), and another cadillac margarita are also delicious. Another margarita is key to enjoying the night but not the morning. Don't miss open mic night at the Brown Lantern on Thursday to complete the evening. You're welcome for a great night and a rough morning. But I also have the hangover recovery answer. Calico Cupboard or Island Cafe will help soak up that residue liquor. I pick the location with the least wait time, usually Island Cafe.
Update 3 years later. Still love it
A family owned establishment that has withstood the test of time. Excellent food, very reasonable prices. Plus the offer great coupons!
Try the macho burrito!
Excellent service with a smile eventhough we walked in just before closing & the best margaritas around
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