oChef » Villa Escondida – Seattle » Villa Escondida – Seattle – Reviews

Villa Escondida - Reviews

2203 1st Ave, 98121 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
549

Reviews

81.4%

Satisfaction

88

negative

14

neutral

447

positive

What people say about Villa Escondida

Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Gxo T.
Review date: 12/17/2025
9
Impressive Improvement and Great Experience!
I had a fantastic dinner! I’m quite full now. The quality has noticeably improved since my last visit. The staff were quick and the vibe was perfect. Portions were generous and the flavors have improved. I’ll be back soon!
  • dinner10
  • quality9
  • staff9
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Girl G.
Review date: 12/13/2025
9
Delicious Mexican Food, Fast and Friendly Service
I recently visited a small restaurant near Pikes Place called Code Racks, and my experience was seriously good Mexican. Despite being packed, the food arrived super fast and was incredibly flavorful. The staff were really friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. The portions were a decent size for the price. My only suggestion would be to have a little more water on the table, as it got quite busy!
  • Mexican food9
  • food8
  • staff9
  • water4
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Gsk C.
Review date: 12/07/2025
9
Fast, Friendly, and Great Value Burrito!
My experience at Code Racks on 1st Ave in Seattle was seriously buzzing! The food came out so fast, which was amazing. I got the chicken burrito and it was huge, offering really good value for the price. The staff were super friendly, making the whole experience really positive. While a few more tables for outdoor seating would be good, it was totally worth the wait.
  • food9
  • chicken burrito9
  • value for the price9
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
B Q.
Review date: 12/06/2025
6
Lively Spot, Decent Food, Pricey
I visited Villa Escondido on 1st Ave and found it to be a lively spot. The food was decent; I enjoyed the enchiladas verdes, though I felt it was a little pricey for what I received. The margaritas were standard. Parking was a nightmare, requiring several laps. I might consider takeout to avoid the bar scene.
  • food6
  • enchiladas verdes7
  • margaritas5
  • pricey4
  • parking2
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Libby W.
Review date: 11/28/2025
9
Delicious Tamales and Mole with Friendly Service
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the most delicious tamales and mole. The service was very friendly and attentive, making the overall dining experience enjoyable.
  • tamales9
  • mole9
  • service10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Diana G.
Review date: 11/22/2025
7
Good Food, Wild Sour Cream Charge
My experience at the restaurant was very good overall. The food was great, but I was surprised by the $1. 25 charge for sour cream. It would have been helpful if this extra charge was communicated upfront, as it was not made clear that it would be an additional cost.
  • food8
  • sour cream charge3
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Yarrow W.
Review date: 11/22/2025
9
Warm Chips and Amazing Salsa!
My experience involved grabbing some chips and salsa on the way back from Pikes Place. The chips were made to order, ensuring they were nice, warm, and fresh. The salsa was absolutely amazing, and the drinks were good too. The atmosphere was a perfect 5/5, and service was rated 4/4.
  • chips9
  • salsa10
  • drinks7
Service Intent
  • Business Meeting
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Sunny G.
Review date: 11/05/2025
1
Unpleasant Experience with Cockroach
I visited this restaurant with my work team for a business lunch. Upon entering, the entire place had an unpleasant odor, reminiscent of a used stadium urinal. The atmosphere felt dark and had an odd, quiet energy. Disturbingly, a baby cockroach crawled from the table or plate onto my food. I informed the server about the cockroach, and they removed it with a napkin. Despite this incident, the entree was still charged to our bill. My entire team will not be returning, and I do not recommend this establishment.
  • server5
  • entree5
  • smell1
  • energy2
  • baby cockroach1
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Walker
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Best Place in Seattle!
My experience at this restaurant has been genuinely one of the best in Seattle! I've been coming here for years, and the staff is super friendly and the service is quick and attentive. The food is delicious too!
  • staff10
  • service10
  • food10
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Holli G.
Review date: 10/01/2025
9
Delicious Fresh Food and Great Service!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The food was incredibly delicious and very fresh. We tried the mole, birria de res, and pollo asado, and each dish was perfect. The people were also very nice, contributing to a wonderful overall experience.
  • food10
  • mole10
  • birria de res10

Top Restaurants in

Lou's
9.6
out of 10

12

100%

Supra Dinner Society
9.6
out of 10

150

100%

1904 Street Dogs
9.6
out of 10

73

100%

Taste of India
9.4
out of 10

307

100%