We have been going out to Vashon Island for years now to eat at this restaurant; we even moved to the other side of the country, Florida! When we visit family in Spokane, we always take time to drive to Seattle, take the Ferry to Vashon, and eat at this extraordinary place. The food is remarkable, and the once tiny walk-up and take-out place has grown into the proper restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, but mostly self-help. The folks who run the business immigrated from Mexico; the food is authentic, the family is prepared and served. You walk in, order, grab your drinks from a refrigerator and find a place to sit down. Be sure to order some chips and salsa (everything is homemade chips and salsa, flour and corn tortillas, everything)! The trip to Vashon can be $30 or more depending on the number in your party riding the Washington State Ferry System. You catch the ferry from West Seattle, Fauntleroy Ferry Dock (Unlike downtown Seattle Ferry's). Vashon Island is an exciting place to make a day of it and explore the island to make the cost of the ferry worthwhile--I think it is just for the food, but others might not agree. There is a lighthouse on the island, several interesting businesses with interesting historical highlights, a small airfield, horse and cattle ranches, attractive real estate (most is pricey). They have a country store I recommend and a lot of Pacific Northwest culture, artsy feel, farmers market, and much more. HIGHEST...
Read moreThis is such a cool family. They came to the island at least ten years ago and ran their food truck until they got their permanent location. As the third Mexican restaurant on the island their success in such a competitive market is a testimony to the quality of the food and friendliness of the people. I usually get the skirt steak and make my own tacos. Chips are not included. Yesterday I got one chicken and one steak burrito. Both were very good. Although I haven't explored the menu further lately these guys are authentic from their region and a true Horatio Alger story. You won't be...
Read moreFirst time on the island. Stopped here for lunch based on reviews. Younorder and pay up front then find a seat. The menu says quick bites so I would say its food made quick but its way better than any "fast food". The food was very tasty and the guy working the grill was working nonstop, he was attentive, friendly as was the lady in the back.
The young guy working the counter almost seemed annoyed when we said this was our first time and asked for recommendations. That was off-putting but everything...
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