Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant

We were ignored the moment we walked in. No greeting, no acknowledgment from the host/waitress. After finally being seated, we waited a long time just to get water and chips, while a family of four who arrived after us was served first. When the waitress eventually brought the chips, I tried to ask a question and she walked away mid-sentence. I am not soft-spoken, so this was not an issue of being unheard. Another customer stood at the entrance the entire time without any acknowledgment either. The lack of basic service and respect was unacceptable. We walked out and will not be returning.

Our first (and last) visit to this restaurant was extremely disappointing and left us feeling ripped off. We went to Tadeo’s Restaurant at 207 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225 on January 31, 2026 for lunch as a party of three and received a bill for 89.18 dollars for mediocre food in a cloistered, uninviting atmosphere. We were served tortilla chips and salsa, along with cheese dip and guacamole, and reasonably assumed these were complimentary, as is standard practice at many restaurants. Only when we received the bill did we discover we had been charged 8.99 dollars for cheese dip and 15 dollars for two orders of guacamole, a total of 24 dollars for items we never ordered and were never told would incur an extra charge. At no point did our waitress inform us that these additional item

Easily one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. The atmosphere inside is super cozy, and the food truly feels like comfort food. We had the beef birria tacos soooooo juicy, and the dipping broth was incredible. Even after 20 minutes, the cheese pull was still impressive. We also tried the Molcajete, which came with everything on the side, including corn tortillas, beans, and rice. It was seriously delicious. A bit on the pricey side, but totally worth it. I'd definitely come back.

Terrible Experience — Do Not Recommend Tadeo’s Mexican Restaurant (Bellingham, WA) Our first visit to Tadeo’s Mexican Restaurant was an extremely disappointing and frustrating experience. We came from Canada hoping to enjoy a pleasant Mexican lunch in Bellingham, but instead we felt deceived, mistreated, and overcharged. We ordered three lunch meals for our family. Without asking us, the waitress brought tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, and a melted cheese dip to our table. At no point did we request these items, nor were we told that they were not complimentary. Naturally, we assumed they were included, as this is standard practice in most Mexican restaurants. To our shock, when the bill arrived, we were charged $15 for the guacamole and $9 for the melted cheese dip — appetizers we ne

Tiny little place. Not your typical Mexican restaurant where the food is all premade and delivered on a hot plate. This is well prepared and made when you order. Homemade Mexican. Delicious tortilla soup with freshly made broth and tender chicken. Friendly service. 4 on atmosphere only because it was a bit cold.