It is unfortunate to see this place lose its touch. I order enchiladas and they were not how they use to make them with corn tortilla. The menu said corn tortilla but I got what felt was thick store bought flower tortilla.. the rice was not fresh. The flies have become a problem. I do understand that flies can sneak up at times but, is everytime we go. The meat is good but, now it feels you are paying $19 for a plate of rice and beans only. The alcoholic drinks aren’t made well. I order a margarita and it had more 1800 liquor than anything. Even my husband thought my margarita was strong. The staff as always is great but, the owner really needs to step up and bring back the delicious great quality food they use to make. I’m putting this place to rest for a few months. I don’t plan to go back until the flies are at least taken care of and the food actually taste how it use to.
Karen Chapman
I require gluten free since I have Celiacs. They thicken the stir-fried vegetables with corn starch. There were good options for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvonne Kastanis
Yummy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad
Nina Murray
It was good. The atmosphere is typical Mexican restaurant decor. The staff was helpful and friendly. They were accommodating to our needs to be gluten-free and were willing to make changes for us. We were celebrating my parents' 49th anniversary, and they brought them a free dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Erica Coles
Love this place , only butttt is that knat flies have found a home in the bar area..food is delicious, area is clean and
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 16 Oz Strawberry Margarita Crushed, Fajita Combination
Dax justice
It was great food and drinks ?...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surf and Turf, Fajita Combination
luis Martinez
Came to dine in for lunch at this location and wasn't worth the trip. The food was mediocre, and I ordered picadillo ( ground beef with vegetables). Instead, they served me shredded beef. I think that's what they consider picadillo to be. My draft beer was flat. And the food was disgusting, not authentic Mexican cuisine or close to it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Scott
Great service, good choices soon as you sit and order your drinks. Food is really good and reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clayton J.
I'm pretty sure that these guys used to be in Bellevue a couple decades ago and the food was amazing. However, Franchising has not done this chain any favors and whoever owns them does not care as many local locations have really bad reviews. 15 years ago, I dated someone who lived in Twin Lakes and we ate at that location and it was really good, however, I have not been back in more than a decade. Covington is the location closest to me and it's 100% horrible, so much so, I wonder how they stay in business. This Federal Way location has the best reviews of all local locations, so I decided to give them a try. We came on a Sunday and the place was dead, the entire row of parking in front of the restaurant was empty. Service was ok, but we had to ask for refills on drinks and that's a bad sign when you are slow. I decided to try the carnitas and had the same issues I had my last time out. The meat was dry and tasted day old. You cannot reheat carnitas, they have to be fresh to be juicy. It was pretty terrible. That said, the portion was massive and had the meal been good we'd be talking about more stars, but this plate was the opposite of good. You can't whip carnitas up on the spot, so maybe the answer is smaller batches cooked fresh throughout the day, but when you have a fair price, a large portion and decent service, you undermine it all by serving food that should be thrown out. I'm sure I've eaten at all of the locations locally except for Yelm. I knew someone that lived there, and they told me they refused to return after a horrible meal. Ownership needs to demand consistency and quality otherwise this place is going to shutter just like Azteca. Once great, not regrettable.
M Malupo
Our first time here & we loved it! Staff were very welcoming as soon as we walked in. Restaurant is clean. Our servers were very kind, quick & overall Excellent! Food was very flavorful, delicious, big portions & price is fair. We walked out very happy & stuffed. I highly recommend! Thank You Puerto Vallarta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chips and Salsa, Fajitas, Steak
Awesome ambience. Front desk person was happy helping and very cheerful. Food always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fajitas
Angel Young
The food is good but every time we go in we have to find a server to seat us or we end up waiting 10 minutes before someone comes to the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Scott Loidhamer
Very friendly staff. Horrible food quality! Tasted old & reusd or reheated food that wasn't previously sold. We both got food poisoning from this place, & an upset stomach that lasted a long time we won’t be back.
It is unfortunate to see this place lose its touch. I order enchiladas and they were not how they use to make them with corn tortilla. The menu said corn tortilla but I got what felt was thick store bought flower tortilla.. the rice was not fresh. The flies have become a problem. I do understand that flies can sneak up at times but, is everytime we go. The meat is good but, now it feels you are paying $19 for a plate of rice and beans only. The alcoholic drinks aren’t made well. I order a margarita and it had more 1800 liquor than anything. Even my husband thought my margarita was strong. The staff as always is great but, the owner really needs to step up and bring back the delicious great quality food they use to make. I’m putting this place to rest for a few months. I don’t plan to go back until the flies are at least taken care of and the food actually taste how it use to.
I require gluten free since I have Celiacs. They thicken the stir-fried vegetables with corn starch. There were good options for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad
It was good. The atmosphere is typical Mexican restaurant decor. The staff was helpful and friendly. They were accommodating to our needs to be gluten-free and were willing to make changes for us. We were celebrating my parents' 49th anniversary, and they brought them a free dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love this place , only butttt is that knat flies have found a home in the bar area..food is delicious, area is clean and
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 16 Oz Strawberry Margarita Crushed, Fajita Combination
It was great food and drinks ?...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Surf and Turf, Fajita Combination
Came to dine in for lunch at this location and wasn't worth the trip. The food was mediocre, and I ordered picadillo ( ground beef with vegetables). Instead, they served me shredded beef. I think that's what they consider picadillo to be. My draft beer was flat. And the food was disgusting, not authentic Mexican cuisine or close to it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great service, good choices soon as you sit and order your drinks. Food is really good and reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm pretty sure that these guys used to be in Bellevue a couple decades ago and the food was amazing. However, Franchising has not done this chain any favors and whoever owns them does not care as many local locations have really bad reviews. 15 years ago, I dated someone who lived in Twin Lakes and we ate at that location and it was really good, however, I have not been back in more than a decade. Covington is the location closest to me and it's 100% horrible, so much so, I wonder how they stay in business. This Federal Way location has the best reviews of all local locations, so I decided to give them a try. We came on a Sunday and the place was dead, the entire row of parking in front of the restaurant was empty. Service was ok, but we had to ask for refills on drinks and that's a bad sign when you are slow. I decided to try the carnitas and had the same issues I had my last time out. The meat was dry and tasted day old. You cannot reheat carnitas, they have to be fresh to be juicy. It was pretty terrible. That said, the portion was massive and had the meal been good we'd be talking about more stars, but this plate was the opposite of good. You can't whip carnitas up on the spot, so maybe the answer is smaller batches cooked fresh throughout the day, but when you have a fair price, a large portion and decent service, you undermine it all by serving food that should be thrown out. I'm sure I've eaten at all of the locations locally except for Yelm. I knew someone that lived there, and they told me they refused to return after a horrible meal. Ownership needs to demand consistency and quality otherwise this place is going to shutter just like Azteca. Once great, not regrettable.
Our first time here & we loved it! Staff were very welcoming as soon as we walked in. Restaurant is clean. Our servers were very kind, quick & overall Excellent! Food was very flavorful, delicious, big portions & price is fair. We walked out very happy & stuffed. I highly recommend! Thank You Puerto Vallarta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chips and Salsa, Fajitas, Steak
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Molcajete, great dish to
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, and food is good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome ambience. Front desk person was happy helping and very cheerful. Food always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fajitas
The food is good but every time we go in we have to find a server to seat us or we end up waiting 10 minutes before someone comes to the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very friendly staff. Horrible food quality! Tasted old & reusd or reheated food that wasn't previously sold. We both got food poisoning from this place, & an upset stomach that lasted a long time we won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4