# El 42 Cantina

> Small restaurant offers quiet booth seating with views and a lively main area that can get very loud. Outdoor seating provides a calm, relaxing atmosphere on pleasant days. Strict 21 and over policy shapes the crowd and overall vibe.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/El42Cantina

- Address: 38 Front St N, Issaquah, Washington, United States
- Hours: Wednesday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Monday: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Phone: +14253694772
- Website: http://www.el42cantina.com/

## What it is good for

- Nachos — 10/10
- Burgers — 10/10
- Date Spots — 9.3/10
- Taco — 9.2/10
- Cocktails — 9.2/10
- Outdoor Space — 9/10
- Outdoor Seating — 9/10
- Burrito — 8.8/10
- Salsa — 8.5/10
- Mexican Food — 8/10
- Food — 7.9/10
- Brunch — 7.5/10
- Bar — 7.5/10
- Seafood — 7/10
- Carne Asada — 6/10

## What people say

- "The Mexican food and margaritas here are exceptional."
- "The El Jefe burger is fantastic, juicy, and flavorful."
- "I loved the creative and delicious cocktails here."

## Good to know

- All patrons must be 21 years old, which they strictly enforce.
- The restaurant gets packed quickly, so arrive early to avoid long waits.
- Parking can be inconvenient, plan accordingly.
- Expect large portion sizes that are well worth the price.
- They charge for salsa, even for tacos.

## Get this data directly

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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