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El Camino

Item: El Camino
Author: Corinne Whiting

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price: $$

10Best Says

Although El Camino is a favorite gathering spot for friends to test potent margaritas, it also serves wonderful Mexican cuisine. The menu isn't extensive, but selections are flavorful and well-prepared. Along with braised pork shoulder and chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, which have earned a faithful following, you'll find seafood options like halibut tacos and salmon with tamarind. Steak tacos are also incredibly popular among patrons, who come to check out the crowd and colorful setting marked by terra cotta tiles and wrought iron detailing. Don't go if you're looking for a quiet eatery and introductory chips and salsa; instead, go for the eatery's authentic food and festive vibe.

Address:

607 N 35th St
Seattle, WA 98103-8608
206-632-7303

Hours:

Restaurant: Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-Midnight; Sat 3pm-Midnight; Sun 11am-9pm
Bar: Tue-Thu 5pm-Midnight; Fri 5pm-2am; Sat 3pm-2am; Sun 11am-Midnight

Website:

elcaminorestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert

Group Friendly, Mexican: "On sunny evenings, the back patio here gets amazing light--just in time to enjoy happy hour!"

Best for Group Friendly Because: Fremont's El Camino features an intimate patio, killer happy hour, authentic Mexican cuisine and a spacious front room perfect for a large crew.
Best for Mexican Because: Fremont's El Camino draws crowds of loyal returnees, thanks to its tasty dishes and back patio. This place is vibrant and colorful.

Breakfast
- Especiales de la Casa
  
  Torta de la Mañana*
  
  Two organic eggs cooked to order, bacon, tomato, avocado, field greens, chipotle mayo on a grilled bolillo roll ($10.00)
  
  Quesadilla Grande de Chorizo*
  
  Grande flour tortilla loaded with organic scrambled eggs, house made charizo, chipotle, four mexican cheeses, and sour cream, topped with molcajete and guacamole ($12.75)
  
  Burrito de Desayuno*
  
  Organic scrambled eggs, bacon, refried beans, rice, avocado, in a flour tortilla topped with sour cream, four mexican cheeses and choice of sauce: Spicy Chile de Árbol Sauce, Mild Tomatillo Salsa ($11.50)
  
  Huevos Rancheros*
  
  two organic eggs any style, house made masa tortillas, vegetarian black beans, refried beans, or frijoles charros (black beans simmered with bacon), salsa molcajete ($10.50)
  
  Huevos Entomatados*
  
  two organic poached eggs, cheese enchiladas, fresh tomato-chipotle caldillo, avocado, sliced onion ($10.75)
  
  Chilaquiles con Huevos en Salsa Coloradita
  
  two organic eggs cooked to order, over corn tortilla chips, mole coloradito, green onion, queso fresco & crema mexicana ($12.00)
  
  Capirotada*
  
  bread soaked in egg and piloncillo syrup, seasoned with mexican cinnamon & orange zest, grilled then finished with crème anglaise ($8.50)
- Omelettes or Scrambles
  
  Huevos con Setas*
  
  eggs with mushrooms, roasted poblano chiles & queso fresco ($11.50)
  
  Huevos con Chorizo*
  
  eggs with spicy chorizo sausage, queso fresco, sliced avocado ($11.50)
  
  Huevos a la Mexicana*
  
  eggs with salsa fresca & garnished with queso fresco ($10.50)
  
  Huevos Motulenos*
  
  eggs with green onion, queso fresco Pipian Verde (gluten free) or mole negro ($10.50)
- Beverages
  
  El Camino Bloody Mary
  
  Seagram's vodka & house made spicy Mary mix, garnished with pickled vegetables ($9.00)
  
  Margarita Matinal
  
  exotico reposado, triple sec, house mix, seasonal fruit puree ($10.50)
  
  Michelada
  
  Tecate, lime, spicy tomato juice, salted rim ($6.50)
  
  Jalisco 75
  
  Chinaco blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, dash of simple syrup, topped with sparkling wine ($9.00)
  
  Horchacha
  
  Casa Noble Reposado & Horchata on the rocks ($9.50)
  
  Mimosa
  
  Dibon Cava Brut Reserve, choice of: Fresh Orange Juice, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pomegranate ($7.50)
  
  Horchata (Na)
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Lighthouse Coffee
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Barnes & Watson Teas
  
  ($3.00)
- Fruit Juice
  
  Fresh Orange
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Ruby Grapefruit
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Pomegranate
  
  ($4.00)
- Sides
  4 oz. Grilled Bistec*
  
  ($6.00)
  
  3 Strips of Bacon
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Guacamole
  2 Oz: $2.00
  
  4 Oz: $4.00
  Salsa Fresca
  2 Oz: $1.00
  
  4 Oz: $2.00
  Frijoles Charros
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Beans: Black or Refried (Peruano)
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Rice
  
  ($2.50)
  
  I Egg*
  
  ($1.50)
Lunch
- Aperitivos / Appetizers
  
  Tostones & Guacamole
  
  crispy plantain chips, salsa fresca, guacamole ($9.25)
  
  Duras & Guacamole
  
  corn chips, salsa fresca, guacamole ($7.00)
  
  Quesadilla
  
  Grilled, hand made masa tortillas, four Mexican cheeses, cilantro, guacamole ($8.00)
  
  Ceviche*
  
  Rockfish, shrimp marinated in fresh lime, tomatoes and jalapeño, corn tortilla chips ($13.50)
- Sopa / Soup
  
  Sopa de Tortilla
  
  chicken stock, mexican chiles, garlic, tomato, tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado, lime, crema mexicana, roasted chile anaheim, grilled bread ($10.95)
  
  Pozole Verde
  
  braised carlton farms natural pork, purple hominy with cilantro, onions, fresh radish, cabbage, tostada ($11.95)
- Ensaladas / Salads
  
  Ensalada de Betabel
  
  organic red beets, poblano chiles, avocado, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, arugula, lime vinaigrette ($9.75)
  
  Ensalada Verde
  
  organic field greens, creamy lime-coriander dressing, pepitas, jicama, tortilla strips ($8.95)
  
  Ensalada de Rúcula
  
  organic arugula, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, purple onion, pepitas, honey citrus vinaigrette ($8.95)
- Platos De Tacos / Taco Plates
  
  Taco de Carne Asada*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural steak, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salsa de tomatillo ($13.50)
  
  Taco de Carnitas
  
  carlton farms natural pork simmered in spices & beer, white onions, cilantro, salsa de aguacate ($12.00)
  
  Taco de Pollo
  
  all natural, free range chicken, mole poblano, onions, radish, queso fresco ($12.00)
  
  Tacos Vegetarianos
  
  grilled portabella mushrooms, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salsa de tomatillo ($10.00)
  
  Tacos de Pescado*
  
  two tacos of seared rockfish marinated in achiote and chipotle with pineapple slaw & lime crema Mexicana and rice & beans ($13.00)
  
  Tacos de Camerones*
  
  two tacos of seared prawns marinated in achiote and chipotle with a pineapple slaw & lime crema Mexicana with rice & beans ($13.95)
- Tortas / Sandwiches
  
  Torta de Bistec*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural skirt steak, avocado, tomato, red onion, organic greens, chipotle mayo ($13.00)
  
  Torta Mole Negro
  
  carlton farms natural pork carnitas, red onion, queso fresco oaxacan mole negro ($11.00)
  
  Torta Ahogada
  
  carlton farms natural pork carnitas, refried peruano beans, crema mexicana, swimming in a spicy chile de árbol sauce ($11.00)
  
  Torta Portabella
  
  grilled portabella mushrooms, avocado, tomato, red onion, organic greens, chipotle mayo ($9.75)
- Especiales de la Casa
  
  Camarones a la Diabla*
  
  sautéed prawns, champiñón mushrooms, spicy tomato chipotle sauce, spanish rice, avocado, tostaditas ($16.95)
  
  Bistec al Estilo Capitalino*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural skirt steak, cheese enchiladas, mole coloradito ($22.50)
  
  Chile Relleno
  
  battered and fried poblano chile, queso fresco & asadero cheeses, caldillo de jitomate and Peruano beans, choice of tortillas ($12.95)
  
  Birria
  
  all-natural beef, slow roasted with tomato and mexican chiles, served with Peruano beans, rice, tortillas and tomatillo salsa ($16.50)
- Burritos Grande
  
  Burrito de Carne Asada*
  
  grilled harris ranch all natural steak, large flour tortilla, refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, four mexican cheeses and mole coloradito ($15.00)
  
  Burrito de Carnitas
  
  carlton farms natural pork carnitas, large flour tortilla, refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, four mexican cheeses and spicy chile de árbol sauce ($13.50)
- Choice Filling
  
  Shredded Chicken
  
  all natural, free range chicken ($14.95)
  
  Carnitas
  
  carlton farms natural pork simmered in spices & beer ($14.95)
  
  Setas Portabella
  
  portabella mushrooms, onion, poblano pepper, four mexican cheeses ($14.95)
Happy Hour
- Food Specials
  
  Queso Asado
  
  grilled queso cotija, tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla strips ($6.00)
  
  Tostada de Tinga
  
  crispy corn tortilla, all natural chicken, tomato-chipotle sauce, peruvian refried beans, lettuce, crema mexicana, salsa fresca ($6.50)
  
  Tostaditas de Carnitas
  
  two small crispy corn tortillas, slow simmered natural pork, peruvian refried beans, red onion, avacado, salsa de aguacate ($6.50)
  
  Torta Portabella
  
  fresh avocado, peruano beans, pickled chile poblano, tomato, red onion, lettuce, crema mexicana ($6.50)
  
  Quesadilla de la Casa
  
  grilled hand made masa tortillas, four mexican cheeses, cilantro, guacamole ($6.50)
Dinner
- Aperitivos / Appetizers
  
  Tostones & Guacamole
  
  crispy plantain chips, salsa fresca, guacamole ($9.50)
  
  Duras & Guacamole
  
  house made corn chips, salsa fresca, guacamole ($7.00)
  
  Mejillones el Camino*
  
  sautéed penn cove mussels, tomatoes, garlic, cream, ancho chile, toasted bread ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Queso Asado
  
  grilled cotija cheese, tomatillo, salsa, flour tortillas ($8.00)
  
  Quesadilla
  
  grilled, hand made masa tortillas, four mexican cheeses, cilantro, guacamole ($8.00)
  
  Ceviche*
  
  rockfish, shrimp marinated in fresh lime, jalapeño, cilantro served with corn tortilla chips ($13.50)
- Sopa / Soup
  
  Sopa de Tortilla
  
  chicken stock, mexican chiles, garlic, tomato, tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado, lime, crema mexicana, roasted chile anaheim, grilled bread ($10.95)
  
  Pozole Verde
  
  braised carlton farms natural pork, purple hominy with cilantro, onions, fresh radish, cabbage, corn tostada ($11.95)
- Ensaladas / Salads
  
  Ensalada de Betabel
  
  organic red beets, poblano chiles, avocado, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, arugula, lime vinaigrette ($9.75)
  
  Ensalada Verde
  
  organic field greens, creamy lime-coriander dressing, pepitas, jicama, tortilla strips ($8.95)
  
  Ensalada de Rúcula
  
  organic arugula, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, purple onion, pepitas, honey citrus vinaigrette ($8.95)
- Tortas / Sandwiches
  
  Ahogada
  
  carlton farms natural pork carnitas, refried peruano beans, crema mexicana, swimming in a spicy chile de árbol sauce ($11.00)
  
  De Bistec*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural skirt steak, avocado, tomato, red onion, organic greens, chipotle mayo ($13.00)
  
  Mole Negro
  
  carlton farms natural pork carnitas, red onion, queso fresco, oaxacan mole negro ($11.00)
  
  Vegetariano
  
  grilled portabella mushrooms, avocado, tomato, red onion, organic greens, chipotle mayo ($9.75)
- Entrees
  
  Bistec al Estilo Capitalino*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural skirt steak, cheese enchiladas, mole coloradito ($22.50)
  
  Birria
  
  all-natural beef, slow roasted with tomato and mexican chiles, served with Peruano beans and rice, tortillas and tomatillo salsa ($16.50)
  
  Huachinango a la Veracruzana*
  
  rockfish simmered in tomato, onion, garlic, capers, green olives, raisins, olive oil, and white wine, red rice with tostaditas ($18.95)
  
  Salmón con Tamarindo*
  
  grilled wild salmon, tamarind glaze, mashed sweet potatoes, cider greens, tomato caldillo ($21.95)
  
  Camarones a la Diabla*
  
  sautéed prawns, champiñón mushrooms, spicy tomato chipotle sauce, spanish rice, avocado, tostaditas ($16.95)
  
  Chile Relleno
  
  battered & fried poblano chile, queso fresco & asadero cheeses, caldillo de jitomate & Peruano beans, choice of corn or flour tortillas ($12.95)
  
  Chilaquiles Verdes
  
  corn tortillas, tomatillo cream sauce, vegetarian black beans, queso fresco, onion, sour cream ($13.95)
- Choice Filling
  
  Shredded Chicken
  
  all natural, free range chicken ($14.95)
  
  Carnitas
  
  carlton farms natural pork simmered in spices & beer ($14.95)
  
  Setas Portabella
  
  portabella mushrooms, red onion, poblano pepper, four mexican cheeses ($14.50)
- Platos de Tacos / Taco Plates
  
  Tacos de Carnitas
  
  carlton farms natural pork simmered in spices & beer, white onions, cilantro, salsa de aguacate ($12.00)
  
  Tacos de Carne Asada*
  
  grilled harris ranch natural steak, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salsa de tomatillo ($13.50)
  
  Tacos Vegetarianos
  
  grilled portabella mushrooms, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salsa de tomatillo ($10.00)
  
  Tacos de Pollo
  
  all natural, free range chicken, mole poblano, onions, radish, queso fresco ($12.00)
  
  Tacos de Pescado*
  
  two tacos of seared rock fish marinated in achiote and chipotle with pineapple slaw & lime crema Mexicana ($13.50)
  
  Tacos de Camerones*
  
  two tacos of seared prawns marinated in achiote and chipotle with a pineapple slaw & lime crema Mexicana ($13.95)
- Sides
  
  Escabeche
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Sauteéd Cider Greens
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Grilled Zucchini
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Rice & Beans
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Spanish Rice
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Refried Beans
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Black Beans
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Peruano Beans
  
  ($2.50)
Dessert
- Dessert
  
  Pastel De Tres Leches
  
  light and moist shaved coconut, salted caramel and rum cake with whipped cream, crème anglaise and more salted caramel ($8.00)
  
  Flan Tradicional
  
  Traditional custard from el bajìo region of central mexico. Served in its own caramel. Please ask your server for today's flavor ($8.00)
  
  Pastel De Zanahoria
  
  dense and moist carrot cake, made with pineapple, coconut, walnuts and covered in a lemon cream cheese frosting ($8.00)
  
  Pastel De Crema Y Chocolate
  
  semi-sweet callebaut dark chocolate mousse with a sponge cake crust soaked in meyer's dark rum with whipped cream, crème anglaise and raspberry sauce ($8.00)
Drink
- Margaritas
  
  House Margarita
  
  Rancho alegre reposado tequila, triple sec, house mix ($8.50)
  
  Cadillac Margarita
  
  Rancho alegre reposado, triple sec, house mix, grand marnier ($10.00)
  
  Scratch Margarita
  
  Arette blanco, agave syrup, fresh squeezed lemon & lime ($9.50)
  
  Bartender's Margarita
  
  Arette blanco, triple sec, house mix, grand marnier, cranberry juice ($10.50)
  
  Margarita Picante de Toronja
  
  serrano chile & cucumber infused Sauza Blue reposado, triple sec, house mix, grapefruit juice ($10.50)
  
  Margarita Matinal
  
  Rancho alegre, triple sec, house mix & fresh fruit ($10.00)
- Cócteles Especiales
  
  Aguanieve
  
  Guava-rita slushy or Fresh pineapple jalapeno rita slushy ($9.00)
  
  Esmeralda
  
  sotol por siempre, st. germaine, agave, grapefruit, bitters, Lemon squeeze ($12.00)
  
  Mezcal Mule
  
  del maguey vida mescal, fresh lime juice, ginger beer ($10.00)
  
  Caipirinha
  
  Cachaça rum, fresh muddled lime, cane sugar ($9.00)
  
  Sangría
  
  red wine, tequila, brandy, carpano antica sweet vermouth, triple sec, fresh juice ($9.00)
  
  Paloma
  
  cazadores silver, lime, mexican squirt, salted rim ($9.00)
  
  Michelada
  
  Tecate, limes, spicy tomato juice, salted rim ($6.00)
  
  Forbidden Fruit
  
  Vodka, Lime, house made grapefruit / lavender liqueur ($8.00)
- Drink Specials
  
  House Margarita
  
  ($7.00)
- Food Specials
  
  Guacamole Y Duras
  
  house made blue & yellow corn chips, salsa fresca, guacamole ($6.00)
  
  Queso Asado
  
  grilled queso cotija, tomatillo salsa, blue corn tortilla strips ($6.00)
  
  2 Tacos de Carne Asada
  
  grilled natural steak, white onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salsa de tomatillo ($6.00)
  
  2 Tacos de Carnitas
  
  natural pork slow simmered in spices & beer, white onions, cilantro, salsa de aguacate ($6.00)
  
  2 Tacos de Mole Con Pollo
  
  All natural chicken, mole poblano, onion, radish, queso fresco cilantro, salsa de aguacate ($6.00)
  
  Tostada de Tinga
  
  crispy corn tortilla, all natural chicken, tomato-chipotle sauce, peruvian refried beans, lettuce, crema mexicana, salsa fresca ($6.00)
  
  Tostaditas de Carnitas
  
  two small crispy corn tortillas, slow simmered natural pork, peruvian refried beans, red onion, avacado, salsa de aguacate ($6.00)
  
  Torta de Aguacate
  
  fresh avocado, peruano beans, pickled chile poblano, tomato, red onion, lettuce, crema mexicana ($6.00)
  
  Quesadilla de LA Casa
  
  grilled hand made masa tortillas, four mexican cheeses, cilantro, guacamole ($6.00)
Kids Menu
- Niños / Kids
  
  Kids Cheese Quesadilla
  
  grilled flour tortillas and jack cheese ($5.00)
  
  Kids Bean & Cheese Burrito
  
  flour tortilla, refried beans, jack cheese with orange slices on the side ($6.50)
- Kids Tacos
  
  Shredded Chicken (Gluten Free) - or - Pork
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Grilled Steak
  
  ($4.00)
- Kids Sides
  
  Salsa Fresca
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Guac
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Red Rice
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Black or Refried Beans
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Grilled 1/2 Chicken Breast
  
  ($4.00)
- Little Drinks
  
  Horchata
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Milk
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Lemonade
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Fresh Oj
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Fresh Grapefruit
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Pomegranate
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Cranberry
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Coke, Diet, Sprite
  
  ($2.50)
- Kids Brunch Items
  
  Cheezy Eggs and Bacon*
  
  2 eggs scrambled with jack cheese, 1 piece of bacon, Orange Slices ($6.75)
  
  Kids Capirotada*
  
  2 pices of bread soaked in egg and piloncillo syrup, seasoned with mexican cinnamon & orange zest, grilled then finished with vanilla crème anglaise ($6.00)
  
  Egg and Cheese Burrito*
  
  flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, orange slices on the side ($6.75)

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