El Borracho Ballard - Seattle

El Borracho (The Drunkard is a very friendly Mexican restaurant that has some semblance of what real bars/food joints are like a bit off the beaten path in Mexico. There's a central bar, indoor/outdoor seating with a large garage door that opens in front, and some booths and tables for families or groups. It's not a place to go for a quiet meal, so go for the fun and (some of the food. Be aware that it's not a vegetarian only place they serve a lot of meat in spite of the owner being a vegan(?! . What makes this place really special, though, is the vegan nachos a wonderful, tall stack of chips laced with Daiya cheese, guacamole and jalapeños. They are to die for, especially with one of their signature margaritas. You can also get vegan burritos, tacos and quesadillas in case you want more food than you can eat. For added flavor, they make about a half dozen of their own hot sauces (all vegan as well . It's a great place that's well worth the trip to Ballard. Updated from previous review on Wednesday August 27, 2014

I was so excited to check out this restaurant now that it has reopened as vegan! We had the nachos, shrymp bowl, a couple of tacos, and a shortie burrito. Everything was very good, but the nachos and seitan were especially delicious! The shrymp was something new for me and it was fun to try! Ordering was a little confusing you sit down and order from your phone and they’ll bring it out to you but it worked well. We also enjoyed their outdoor patio!

The el cheapo margs are $5 all the time (the menu makes it seem like it’s just during happy hour) and the vegan nachos are SO GOOD. Lots of other good vegan options too!

I’ve been here twice and both times got vegan burritos, they were tasty but both times i went they got my order wrong. luckily it was still vegan as far as i could tell, but like.... don’t ask me what beans i want if ur gonna give me the wrong beans....

This was my favorite bar pre pandemic and I am so glad that she went full vegan! I love that they have many options that do not rely on fake meat. they are huge! go drink and bring a friend to share or eat the food; I will not be judge! updated by previous review on 2021 11 20