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Address: 5769 WA-303, Bremerton, WA 98311
Phone: (360) 728-2690
Website: http://laesenciarestaurant.com/
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La Esencia Restaurant
Order online 5769 WA-303 Bremerton, WA 98311 (360) 492-4479 Welcome to La Esencia Restaurant Mexican Restaurant
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Find a Location. Bremerton. 5769 WA-303,. Bremerton, WA 98311. Order Online: Pickup. Delivery. Popular Items. Nachos.
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La Esencia , Bremerton. 133 likes · 6 were here. La Esencia is Latin American restaurant. the menue is derived from family recipes of multiple culture.
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chrisBcream productions
First, I have to say. If you’re looking to eat Mexican food, this isn’t the place. The menu threw us off. Their menu had some mexican dishes, but mostly American food, some seafood, and even pasta dishes. Some food had Mexican fusion, but not enough to really interest you. At least for us, it didn’t. Today is Cinco de mayo, so they had a special menu. The options were good, so we just ordered from that menu. Lol the funny part was the chips and salsa, except it wasnt salsa. It was more like a tomato basil soup dip lol. I mean it wasnt bad, but it just threw us off.
Tonight, I just got nachos, and my girlfriend got the 5 taco fish. The flavors were pretty good. I thought about getting dessert, but they were too pricey, especially for the choices they had. To be honest, a majority of the items were pricey.
Overall, it was a let down. Maybe if they had more Mexican dishes to choose from, but i don’t really see us coming back, unfortunately. I give them a 2.5
… moreTonight, I just got nachos, and my girlfriend got the 5 taco fish. The flavors were pretty good. I thought about getting dessert, but they were too pricey, especially for the choices they had. To be honest, a majority of the items were pricey.
Overall, it was a let down. Maybe if they had more Mexican dishes to choose from, but i don’t really see us coming back, unfortunately. I give them a 2.5
Paul Marshall
Went for the first time. There was one other couple there. Wait person was very friendly and promptly brought a plate of chips and salsa. We ordered steak quesdilla and pork salsa Verde. 45 minutes later, our meals showed up. My wife’s steak quesdilla was good. My dish pork salsa Verde was the worst meal I have ever had. I have never sent a meal back, but this was so gross. I tried 2 very small samples had my wife try it to make sure I wasn’t just tasting it wrong. She gasped and suggested it was spoiled or something. Long story short . I won’t go back, probably. The wait and marginal food just isn’t worth the money paid.
… moreAllen White
My wife and I recently visited La Esencia for date night, and despite my initial reluctance about the cuisine choice, I’m thrilled we ended up there.
The first thing that caught my eye was the $4 tacos. Initially put off by this, I found the rest of the menu reasonably consistent with the area, meaning prices were still inflated but manageable for a treat. After experiencing the quality of the meal, I was more than willing to pay for a taco.
We started with chips and salsa. The chips were solid, and the salsa was good, though nothing extraordinary—likely just pico de gallo.
My chicken fajitas arrived on a sizzling platter, looking, smelling, and sounding fantastic. The freshly made corn tortillas were piping hot. These were the best-seasoned fajitas I’ve had in Kitsap. The seasoning carried through to all the veggies on the plate as well. The sour cream, chunky salsa, and guacamole were decently seasoned too. The refried beans were a slight disappointment for me—they tasted fine but were too loose for my liking. However, they got the job done. The rice didn’t have a bold flavor like the fajitas but was well-cooked and included corn and carrots, which I loved.
The Pollo a la Crema had a much milder taste. It was less punchy but extremely well-balanced and paired nicely with both the rice and the flour tortillas.
I appreciate the relatively diverse menu at La Esencia. The inclusion of options like burgers is a nice touch, and I look forward to trying one in the future.
I rated the atmosphere a 3, which is my main criticism. The interior is clean and nice-looking but lacks character. It feels like they haven’t fully made it their own yet, reminiscent of the Outback Steakhouse but with less Outback props.
Overall, this was a great experience. Every part of the meal felt intentional and well-thought-out. It’s definitely a bit pricey, so not an everyday spot, but absolutely worth it for a special treat. I’ll be coming back—and I’ll probably get a taco.
… moreThe first thing that caught my eye was the $4 tacos. Initially put off by this, I found the rest of the menu reasonably consistent with the area, meaning prices were still inflated but manageable for a treat. After experiencing the quality of the meal, I was more than willing to pay for a taco.
We started with chips and salsa. The chips were solid, and the salsa was good, though nothing extraordinary—likely just pico de gallo.
My chicken fajitas arrived on a sizzling platter, looking, smelling, and sounding fantastic. The freshly made corn tortillas were piping hot. These were the best-seasoned fajitas I’ve had in Kitsap. The seasoning carried through to all the veggies on the plate as well. The sour cream, chunky salsa, and guacamole were decently seasoned too. The refried beans were a slight disappointment for me—they tasted fine but were too loose for my liking. However, they got the job done. The rice didn’t have a bold flavor like the fajitas but was well-cooked and included corn and carrots, which I loved.
The Pollo a la Crema had a much milder taste. It was less punchy but extremely well-balanced and paired nicely with both the rice and the flour tortillas.
I appreciate the relatively diverse menu at La Esencia. The inclusion of options like burgers is a nice touch, and I look forward to trying one in the future.
I rated the atmosphere a 3, which is my main criticism. The interior is clean and nice-looking but lacks character. It feels like they haven’t fully made it their own yet, reminiscent of the Outback Steakhouse but with less Outback props.
Overall, this was a great experience. Every part of the meal felt intentional and well-thought-out. It’s definitely a bit pricey, so not an everyday spot, but absolutely worth it for a special treat. I’ll be coming back—and I’ll probably get a taco.
Derrick
La Esencia is a hidden gem in Bremerton! The food is authentic, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. They offer both American and Mexican entree’s. I highly recommend it! 5 stars!
… moreAdam Hunt
Just tried this new Mexican restaurant that opened about a month ago in Bremerton right on Highway 303 and it was great! Ordered online for pickup but will definitely be back as the dining area and bar were spacious and nice. The food was great — had steak tacos, cauliflower tacos, a caesar salad, chile rellano and a quesadilla for the kiddos. They also had lots of seafood dishes (didn’t try), and (randomly) had some pasta dishes too (didn’t try). Would definitely suggest giving this place a try — highly recommend!!!
… moreAmanda Zimmermann
This was such a great spot for breakfast! Good selection of options for a simple GOOD breakfast, with some real Mexican options. The inside atmosphere was great as well, really comfortable booth seating, nice lighting, smelled good. Also heard from my parents that their dinners were awesome too, and the food presentation is out of this world!!
… moreJoshua Paulus
Confusing experience. 4pm Saturday. Staff seemed a bit confused. Not enough menus, no silverware. Drinks took about 20-25 minutes to arrive only one guy working (2 beers and 2 margaritas) No chips or salsa offered. No waters. Server left before our last guest had a chance to order and never returned. Only one other table in the restaurant with 3 guests who were finishing up when we arrived. We asked for chips and salsa and were brought chips (chips were really good) and bean dip (dip was dry with a hard film on top). Asked for waters, he only brought out two and they were never refilled. Food order was messed up for one guest and the server gave push back on what our original order was. One kid ordered onion rings which they were out of. We all got enchiladas. Rice was hard, crispy and chunky, either old or undercooked, chicken was hard and crunchy, seemed old and reheated. Cheese in one enchilada was hard and undercooked. Food Price was solid though. Beer/drinks were cheap. All of the TVs in the restaurant were off making it seem like they weren’t open and the table behind us was never cleaned, just a nasty mess for an hour.
… moreGabriel Marquez
Went in with a party of 4 expecting to have traditional Mexican food but it was not that. The menu threw us off at first. It does have Mexican dishes however it’s more of a fusion. Chips(homemade) and salsa were great but definitely not traditional by any sense either. Had cheese curds for the appetizer and they were awesome. Breakfast is served all day which 2 in my party loved. Burger and fries(SO CRUNCHY AND GOOD) were GREAT! Last member had Chicken Alfredo Pasta, comes blander(on purpose) but was great with some salt and pepper added.
Overall the menu and food was not what any on my party was expecting. However, it was exceptional. Service was killer and atmosphere is great. We’ll definitely be back and I’d recommend you give this place a shot at least once.
… moreOverall the menu and food was not what any on my party was expecting. However, it was exceptional. Service was killer and atmosphere is great. We’ll definitely be back and I’d recommend you give this place a shot at least once.
Val Dauterive
First, ignore the comments about the menu. They have plenty of authentic dishes and options for those who want variety. We had a burrito esencia and it was delicious. It had more flavor than most of the Mexican restaurants in the area. The burrito sauce was very good and their homemade chips were excellent, super crunchy, fresh and hot. We chose beef and it was a high quality ground beef, flavorful and not the cheap stuff so many use. The veggies were fresh and the guacamole had good flavor. I hope they work on their outside lighting and atmosphere, but honestly the food was great and that’s what really matters. The burrito was so large, my wife and I split it and still took home enough for another meal.
… moreJECCA D. RASMUSSEN
I don’t even know where to start, Mother’s Day lunch time, my husband and two teenagers, whole menu in only Spanish, $168.78, a pina colada shake for my son and not on the menu, $15. I pointed out shrimp cocktail picture and she brings me out a seafood boil and charged me $25, it was really bad! My son’s 5 small steak tacos, the meat was so tough and not seasoned, he didn’t eat them. My husband ordered fajitas and they came on a cold sizzling plate, the food was hot but not the plate. And daughter ordered a chicken quesadilla, she said was fine, and I ordered 3 Brillo tacos, and they were big and soggy, my husband got water, my daughter lemonade, and I a Dr. pepper. So with tip cause we didn’t want to be rude was $180 for lunch and I wish it would of been at least worth it, but we weren’t gonna let it ruin our day, my Day! But we will NEVER be back, and it’s unfortunate, cause walking in, it had a really good vibe.
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