The server was attentive and we received our food quickly....not that we were in a hurry. The…read morecabbage salsa was a nice surprise and yummy, they didn't mind bringing us seconds. I ordered the appetizer quesadilla with chicken for $12.75, I could only eat 1/2. The mango margarita was delicious. We had a nice booth across from the bar and it was peaceful. Enjoyed our dinner 100%!

We stopped here after visiting Rifle Falls State park and hiking. Its in a little strip mall which…read moreseems to be a main part of the small town. Staff was very friendly. The restaurant was clean. Service was very attentive. To get vegetarian beans you need to get the whole beans. Ordered veggie faitas and also the guacamole dip. The guacamole dip did not have a ton of flavor so i probably would not order that again but the fajitas were very tasty. Prices were fair.

The food here is amazing!!! Hands down legit Mexican. The street tacos and salsa bar are key. The…read moredecor is great and colorful. You walk up to a counter to order. But seating is nice. There are a ton of people here at meal times. Indicative of the amazing food. Hard 5 stars. Highly recommend !

Taqueria El Nopal -- Glenwood Springs, CO…read more If you're looking for authentic Mexican food where the locals actually eat, put Taqueria El Nopal on your list. This is definitely off the tourist path, and when we walked in on a Tuesday, the restaurant was filled with locals, always a good sign. It's tucked into a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Inside, it's colorful, casual, and full of character, with beautiful original artwork painted on the benches and tables. You order at the counter, and we happened to visit on Tuesday, when fajitas were the special. The portion was generous, and they were absolutely delicious. My daughter had the quesadillas, my son ordered the steak platter, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and very well prepared. The only thing I wasn't particularly impressed with was the salsa bar. But honestly, that was a small downside compared with how good everything else was. This is exactly the kind of unassuming, hole-in-the-wall local restaurant I love discovering, authentic food, lots of personality, generous portions, and a place where the community actually goes to eat. If you're visiting Glenwood Springs, skip some of the touristy spots and make a stop at Taqueria El Nopal. Definitely worth seeking out! It's on the pricy side because for the three of us with no alcohol it was $90.

Crazing tacos? In a hurry? On a budget? El Patron is your absolute best bet to fulfill all your…read moreneeds. The best tacos in town. Order at the counter for dine in or take out. Great service. Fast. Economical. It's clean, family friendly and comfortable with easy access to the interstate.

Food is amazing!! A bit spendy but really really good food. I'd come here again for sureread more

May look boring and plain on the outside, but the inside is full of incredibly tasty menu items,…read moreexcellent staff, and traditional decor. Highly recommend!!

First time at the restaurant. We ordered the shrimp ceviche and it was really good and not loaded…read morewith Clamato. The barria tacos were amazing and had tons of meat. Kids meals came with fruit, veggies, fries and the entree. Will definitely be back.

My wife and I decided to give this place a shot. Heard good things about it…read more Gotta say that we were pretty disappointed. Hostess was non existent and had to wave someone down to be sat. Appetizers- Guac and cheese dip seemed like it was out of a can and Salsa was actually their hot sauce for their tacos. I had the Molcajete which should come out sizzling hot and it was warm at best. Overall, the food was uninspiring and basic. Our server was nice but inexperienced and we never saw her again once she dropped the food off. Not gonna lie. I was bummed with the whole experience but this being a local place, I hope they fix things there because we want them to succeed. We will give it time and try it again, eventually but there's work to be done, for sure!

Excellent burrito from El Taco Express in Glenwood Springs. The salsas really made the dish, they…read morewere fresh and packed with flavor, and elevated what was already a solid burrito into something great. It's easy to see why other visitors rave about the salsa tray here too, it seems to be a consistent highlight. This little food truck punches well above its weight. Quick, friendly service and a great outdoor setting with mountain views make it an

Couple of reasons for 2 stars is that portions are super small for the money that they charge it's…read morenot worth it. Cheaper at a restaurant with way bigger portions. Also, after trying the food, I would not come back. Was dry and not very good. I'm not sure if it was because they were going to close in 30 minutes or what Disappointing. my pineapple burrito had canned pineapples.

The food was delicious and the service was amazing each time did I go to this restaurant? The staff…read moreis always amazing. You don't wait long for your food. The food is always delicious. It's a very relaxing environment. and it's great prices for the amount of food that you get. and it doesn't take them long to do your food to go, and I came at a very busy time and it was hot

Great ownership. This restaurant has the best seafood in town. Not to mention, a fun atmosphere…read morefilled with the authenticity we all miss from back in the day. 5 stars!

Happening place- greatest shrimp tacos ever!!! My favorite place!!! Definitely try it-read more

2nd visit: came again because I knew the food would be good. Got the chorizo tacos, just as…read moredelicious as the first time. I am normally a red sauce eater but the green (probably the weak Sendy) was really good. Not spicy but full of flavor. Service was excellent again. 1st visit: I've been in Colorado for nearly two weeks and this has probably been the best meal I've had so far, even after dining in Aspen (Clark's, Aspen Public House) and Boulder (Flagstaff, the Kitchen American Bistro). I love chorizo tacos and the ones here served with potatoes and fried egg with a side of chips and salsa was one of the best I've ever had and I think that's says a lot after living a lifetime in Texas. The hot dog was flavorful and probably a foot long. It was served with lightly salted french fries that reminded me if the ones my mom used to make me. The Bloody Mary was also very good and slightly spicy although it was only garnished with a lime and no olives. The place is very small, seats maybe a couple of dozen indoors but there is also outdoor seating. Service was very friendly.

The food here is always great! Our favorite restaurant in the valley…read more Last Friday night we had a reservation for a party of 8. We had to change our reservation to another day and the restaurant was very accommodating. On the way in our 4 year old Granddaughter caught her finger in the front door (her fault) and had to go to urgent care. The rest of our party was seated, not rushed to order and allowed to stay past the normal amount of time trying to wait for the little one to get there in time to sing HB to her "Papa". Everyone was understanding and gracious and even sent a piece of cake home with us. Gustavo was patient and as always a great server. Thanks to you all for helping us get through a tough evening.

Best Mexican food in the valley. Always fresh and incredibly flavorful. They take standard fare and…read moreelevate it with more complex flavor profiles. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the meal.