Rojo’s Mexican Food

Rojo's deserves all the love, hype, and praise in the world. As a native Californian, I can confidently say this is the BEST Mexican food in Seattle. It is simply just an amazing bonus that their entire menu is vegan and plant based. If you're lucky enough to go here, you'll enjoy authentic chips, the BEST guacamole which has a nice little kick to it, and their wide array of plant based meats. All of it is fresh, handmade, and tastes incredible. My partner and I loved coming here so much that we took advantage of their Christmas tamale special. I love this place and can't wait to come back! Highly recommend.

Good Mexican food is hard to find in Seattle. I say that as someone who spent two decades in Texas -- the one thing I'm really picky about is Mexican food. I had the chick'n quesadillas and the chimichanga al pastor and both were good. I ordered shortly after they opened and they were able to complete my meal in less than 20 minutes, which was great. The place itself has a hole-in-the-wall kind of vibe, kinda nondescript but perfectly fine. Parking is a nightmare, but that's typical for downtown/Pioneer Square anyway. Service was also friendly. As far as the mock meats go, I enjoyed the al pastor better than the chick'n, which had sort of a faint aftertaste (soy?) but not too noticeable. Portion sizes were generous and filling. I'd go back in a heartbeat! Very glad to have a good vegan Mexican option in Seattle!

Yes, this place is 100% vegan. Yes, I was slightly skeptical too. I'll preface this review with the fact that I absolutely hate fake meat. Like the texture and taste of tempeh, for example, gives me the ICK. But my goodness, Rojo's changed my mind and altered my taste buds. I'm not sure what they use but their meat alternatives are marinated/seasoned incredibly and are also charred/crisped to perfection. They taste like the real deal without leaving you feeling lethargic and greasy after eating. For $10, you can get three tacos with rice and beans. In downtown Seattle, that price for vegan food is unheard of. My favorite protein is the carnitas - it's crispy on the edges and tender in the middle. Least favorite is the asada - a little too acidic for me but still good. One thing you absolutely must try is the salsa they serve with their chips... hands down one of the best salsas I've ever had.

You never know what you are going to get from a vegan taco place. Thankfully, Rojo's Mexican Food was great.We were doing touristy stuff in Pioneer Square and needed some food. We wound up at Rojo's because their entire menu is vegan. That means when you read things like chicken, carne asada, beef or sour cream, you aren't getting the traditional version of these. You are getting a dairy free, meat free experience. I ordered a burrito with chicken in it. I compare most burritos to the gigantic vegetarian ones I could get on the streets of Chicago. Rojo's version held its own. The chicken, salsa, guac, sour cream combo was just spicy enough, just bitey enough and just sloppy enough. It was big. The ingredients fit together well. My wife got a collection of tacos. They were a bit salty to her but tasted fine to me. My wife was blown away by the Hibiscus Tea. It tasted just like the tea she drank during her time in Mexico. She was so impressed she went and talked to the lady who made it about the recipe. She left with some tips that she can use to make it at home.Rojo's is a meal that will stick with me for a while. Vegan burritos and tacos done well!

We swung in on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. The menu is small, but everything we tried was good. The tacos were prepped beautifully. We tried the asada and chick'n tacos. The texture and flavors were spot on, the tacos were great! I would gladly swing back in!Great food, great value, great service!

Easily the best vegan tacos in Seattle, and among the best on the West Coast!Each of us had a three taco plate: asada, chik'n, and carnitas. We both loved all of them, although the asada might be our favorite.Definitely get the refried beans and rice on the side. Both are incredibly fresh and tasty!We went on a Saturday early afternoon, got seated quickly, and food was ready fast as well. The place is a little out of the way, near Occidental Park, but easy to find.AND -- make sure to get the horchata agua fresca! It's a rare treat to have this vegan, and OMG -- just so good! Like a dessert in a cup!I've had other vegan tacos in Seattle (the usual suspects downtown and near Pike Place Market), and Rojo's is easily the best. I've also had vegan tacos at a few places in LA, and these are equally as good.My ONLY complaint is the hours -- I wish they were open until at least 6 PM (at least on Fridays and Saturdays). Would love to be able to have an early dinner here. Hopefully soon?

This spot is super interesting to me. Over 3-4 years ago, this location was a super popular pasta spot (Il Corvo) for the downtown worker lunch bee crew for many years. Shortly after that, it - plus many other popular lunch worker spots - just didn't survive "that geopolitical tsunami wave" soon after that.This summer, fortune hath turned and blessed us with this awesome lil cafe! You can't miss its simple teal exterior with huge windows. Inside it is quite minimalist but still captures some small details of subtle homey vibes. Over time, it'd be sweet for maybe some paint accents along the walls and/or a few artwork to offset the white canvas. On the extreme end, some may call the interior pretty lifeless... either way, you'll be pleased to hear delightful Mexican/Latin(?) music blasting on just the right volume.The food is just damn good. Most everything is made from scratch and I think you can taste it. You can also go any variety of hunger: a big loaded burrito, a taco, sides or any combination thereof. But also contrary to regular Mexican joints, you don't feel 'heavy' from anything heavy in dairy, meat, etc. If you order to go, ask if you/they can add radishes and lime from the salsa condiment bar... totally chef's kiss.The staff is wonderful, friendly and welcoming.Wholesome, low-key, chill, homey. If you're even just a fan of good food, go here and get your grub on. I'll definitely return regularly when I can and try out the horchata.

Stepping into Rojo's Mexican Food in Pioneer Square for a quick bite was nothing like I expected. Nestled in the space once occupied by the cherished Il Corvo, Rojo's beckoned with promises of plant-based Mexican delights, a true culinary intrigue.Curiosity piqued, I eagerly perused the menu, intrigued by the inventive substitutions: jackfruit masquerading as pork carnitas, soy curls stepping in for traditional al pastor. I couldn't contain my excitement as I awaited the order.The moment of truth arrived with the arrival of our dishes. As I dug into my taco 3 ways, any doubts vanished. Each bite was a revelation of flavors--robust, satisfying, and utterly unexpected. The pineapple-infused al pastor stood out to me.The salsa bar was fantastic, a yo-yo between spicy and tangy. The chips and guac was definitely worth it. Fresh hot chips, possibly a bit over salted did not dampen my experience.For me, Rojo's was more than just a meal; it was a culinary adventure--a journey through flavors and textures that challenged preconceptions and left me eagerly anticipating my next visit. If you find yourself in Pioneer Square, Rojo's is an experience not to be missed.

My experience at Rojos was okay. It was not my best restaurant experience, but not my worst either. Overall, it is a decent plant based restaurant, but the service could use improving.The food was great. I had the carne asada quesadilla with a Mexican Coke. The quesadilla was really good and had incredible taste! It was cooked fresh and was nice and hot when I received it. The Mexican Coke was also good.The restaurant is very small and definitely busy during lunch time. The reason I could not give five stars is because of the wait time for food. The wait time was absolutely ridiculous. I waited probably close to 30 minutes to receive my food to go. With a busy downtown food scene during the week, you would think they would be a little faster. Many individuals waited just as long as I did. The restaurant could definitely improve in this area.I recommend this delicious plant based Mexican restaurant, but be aware, there will be a wait, especially during weekday lunch hour.

I found Rojo's by searching Happy Cow for a restaurant near where I was staying for the weekend. I'm so glad I went there because they'll be a regular stop for future Seattle trips.The space is casual/unassuming and we were very warmly greeted by the person who took our order. Our food came out quickly and was really good! All of the staff we interacted with were friendly.I always love eating somewhere that's fully vegan, so that's another plus.Would definitely recommend.