El Quetzal - Seattle

I've been here 3 or 4 times and its always good. If you're concerned about the price for a lunch, I would recommend splitting one of their delicious giant tortas and some chips and salsa with someone. The service has always been very friendly too.

Best 2 out of 3. I have been to this restaurant 3 times now. The first two times it was the best mexican food i have had in a very long time.Until I went two weeks ago.The restaurant has moved and expanded (just one door down) but I don't think the expansion applied to the staffing.The service was extremely slow, they messed up my drink, and when I asked for a new drink, our waiter disappeared and didn't return until we getting ready to leave. And to top it all off, they messed up our check and overcharged us.I however, (holding onto those first few visits) bought the groupon and am excited to give it one last try

My favorite Mexican restaurant is the first shake on urbanspoon! Anytime I am in the neighborhood I stop to eat at El Quetzel, you should too!

Most amazing food. The service is great and the food will blow you away. El Quetzal is the closest I will ever be to actual Mexican food without traveling to Mexico. I have had three dishes so far and all outshine the last. <br/ <br/ Think the Quesadilla will be flat on your plate? Think again. The meats are well-treated, perfectly seasoned, and the tortillas are amazing. All told, this is one dining experience that cannot be beat.

First impression...I will be back. The food was pretty good, but not great. Portion size was generous. Like most US restaurants, one portion is easily enough for two. I'm curious to try los huarachotes and some of the other not-so-commonly-found items. Having lived in Mexico (with Mexicans) for 1 years, I know my Mexican food. Atmosphere here is casual, but comfortable. Just dark enough (tabletop candles are a nice bonus) that it doesn't feel like a cafeteria. Bright lights in restaurants is just wrong. Bathroom is clean and the staff are friendly, which are always good signs. Price for one, $14.28 tip. Looking forward to trying it again.