Dahntay is the best server!!! The food is superrrr great and fresh from chips and salsa, salad to enchiladas!!! Andmargaritas holy cow! Super recommend this place We definitely will be back from LA one day! read more

Bien Y Tu - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

We have been long term fans of the Castle Cafe and so when Bien Y Tu opened next door, we were thrilled. We came in to eat dinner and the interior was beautiful. We were seated quickly, and this was a place where I would give a caution, the benches in the back along the wall are somewhat awkward and there is a place where you can it hurts your bottom when you sit if you sit quickly so sitter beware! Our server was amazing, kind and attentive. She took great care of us throughout the entire encounter. We ordered chips and salsa (the red salsa). My mother-in-law and myself ordered the chili relleno and my husband ordered the special, which was a philly cheese steak burrito. I ordered some chili rice as a side, and my mother in law got the borracha beans. The chips and salsa was perfect. The salsa was spicy and full of flavor. The spice did not overwhelm the flavor and was a delicious addition to the food as well. The chili relleno was absolute perfection. Crunchy coating, thick poblano peppers absolutely full of delicious, melty cheese. The addition of the green chili was a beautiful accompaniment. The borracha beans had a little too much cinnamon in them and it took away from the beans themselves. The chili rice was mediocre, the chili was not pronounced and there was not enough flavor to warrant ordering it as a side in the future. My husband's burrito was another place where there seemed to be an abundance of cinnamon that did not seem to belong. I think it had the same beans in the burrito which made the flavors not well-balanced and somewhat off-putting. The relleno was the star of the show and definitely something that we would come back for though! Overall, this was a good choice and a welcome addition to the Mexican food options in Castle Rock! read more

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Amazing. Visiting from San Diego and happened upon this restaurant. Everything was amazing... ambiance, service, pricing, and especially the food. Mexican food with unique, tasty flavors. And the key lime pie... a must have. Can't believe we lucked out in finding this gem. read more

Just went in for drinks but really enjoyed the atmosphere. The bar tender was nice. Nice táquela options.

This is a really fun place to get great tacos and margaritas. We got to sit on the outside patio; which is beautifully done as is the inside of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and helpful with the menu. I love how they serve the guac with beautiful watermelon radishes, so good! The tacos are flavorful and delicious. You do need to ask for water here and be aware the the bathrooms are super dark. read more

Bien Y Tu - Outdoor patio - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

First time dining here. We sat outside and the ambiance was very romantic and comfortable. 5 stars for outside seating ambience. The service was good. The salsa sample was excellent. The guacamole was presented very well but just ok. The tuna ceviche tostadas were excellent. I would not get the shrimp or cod tostadas, very bland. The house margarita was very good but too small for the price. My wife enjoyed her pesole soup. read more

What a great spot! Small and comfy, this is wonderful place for a low key delicious meal. Bien Y Tú starts you off with a proper drink menu of crafted cocktails, authentic margaritas, and a deep choice of Mexican lagers. Well-crafted and vibrant, their house margarita is an absolute show-stealer. For a small restaurant, the service can be slow to arrive, but once it did, it was attentive and wonderful. Their star appetizer is the salsa flight. Every single salsa is delicious! The main menu is perfectly locked in with some staples and some surprised. Tacos, burritos, carne asada, but they keep the menu small enough to keep the quality high! However, the portions are smaller so you may want to consider a big appetizer or a side. Overall a fantastic experience. Great ambiance, great food. If they added one more taco or one more enchilada to the plates as served, it would be perfect. For the win: House Margarita to start, then chips and a salsa flight, carne asada enchiladas with chili verde sauce, and flan for dessert. ¿Cómo estás? Bien y tú! read more

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Me and The Hubs have been back for lunch already since my original review. It's a great spot for lunch with yummy food, a very nice patio and friendly staff. My only critique about this restaurant is the lighting in the restroom. It's incredibly dark in there and it took a really long time for my eyes to adjust to the very dim decorative lighting before I could 'take care of business'. The Hubs had the same issue. Since there's only one restroom designated for women and one for men, it might be prudent to add a smidge more light so people don't need to be in there any longer than necessary if other people are waiting. Just my 2-cents. read more

First time here. Party of 2, Friday at 3pm. No wait, seated immediately on the patio. Such a cute spot! The inside is a whole vibe! The patio reminds me of one of my fave spots in New Mexico. Our server was super friendly and attentive. We ordered the red salsa and guacamole. Oh my gosh, so good! Highly recommend! I ordered the skinny margarita , very refreshing and The Lawsuit, oh my goodness, so good! Cannot wait to come again and try more of the menu!! read more

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We were eager to try this new restaurant, but overall, the experience was disappointing. The decor was cool! We visited for lunch after a hike--4 adults and 3 kids. The chips were good, and the guacamole salsa was excellent, but their famous smoky salsa was interesting yet didn't wow me. The atmosphere was decent--featuring unique macramé and alebrije-style decorations. My friends ordered the bowl dish, which they said lacked flavor and was just so-so. They didn't like it. I had the Pozole; and did like it. It tasted good, with a nice red color, but I had to send it back because it was cold. It seemed the plate was microwaved (hot bowl, but cold soup), showing a lack of attention to detail. You shouldn't serve a hot plate if it's not steaming. Additionally, the prices seemed hard to justify. Many dishes don't include basic sides; for instance, enchiladas cost $17 without beans or rice, and tortillas for the pozole were extra. Chips and salsa aren't free either. The margarita was served in a small 4 oz glass for $8. For happy hour, it's better to stick with beer. Service also needs significant improvement--there was little attention to guests, even failing to respond or acknowledge when they forgot to add something to a dish. The waiter simply said, "you guys were all talking load and the same time," which was unprofessional. Instead of apologizing it felt dismissive. It would be better actually SMART to double-check orders with each guest. It's very disappointing because the concept and name are promising, and the place has potential. However, high prices and inconsistent service make it hard to justify returning--especially when other local spots offer better value. Note: a 20% gratuity is already added to the bill, so even with poor service, you're still paying for it. read more

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The two stars are strictly for the ambiance and service. Without those, this would probably be a one-star review. The inside is very cute, with great lighting, clean and welcoming atmosphere. There isn't much seating, but we had no trouble finding a table on a Tuesday night. The staff were friendly and extremely attentive. First disappointment: they charge for chips and salsa. Don't get the flour chips, they were an additional charge and you don't get very many chips (larger portion if you get the corn chips). We decided to try the salsa flight (traditional red, sweet & spicy, and the "spicy" avocado crème), hoping to find one we liked for next time, but there will not be a next time. Second disappointment: the drinks. We ordered the casa margarita and the "caliente" margarita. Both were very tiny for the price, and the caliente was missing the "caliente" completely, adding a jalapeño does not make it spicy. Third disappointment: entrées don't come with sides, so we paid extra for rice and beans we shared. We tried the carnitas tacos and asked for the toppings (micro greens and avocado sauce) on the side and the rellenos. The carnitas meat had decent flavor, but the greens were very micro and not the cilantro/onion mix you would expect. The rellenos were large portion and were crispy but almost completely lacked flavor. The rice tasted like it was made in a rice cooker with red sauce added, and the beans tasted like canned beans with some kind of mystery meat in the sauce. Final disappointment: the price. With tip, our meal was over $90. They say they aren't your typical "upscale" Mexican restaurant, all true... the only things upscale here are the decor/ambiance and the prices. We likely won't be returning. read more

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Bien Y Tu has a really great ambience -- we came around 2 PM on a Sunday and loved the overall vibe. It felt relaxed but still lively, and it would definitely be a fun spot for a date night. That said, the teamwork could've been a little better. Our server was really nice. We had several servers walk by our table multiple times while our empty glasses just sat at the end of the table. It wasn't terrible service, but it definitely felt a little disconnected. Food-wise, my husband got the chicken quesadilla and it was really good! We tried the salsa trio -- it was okay. Honestly, the housemade salsa was the best of the three, so I'm not sure it's worth the extra money to try the other two options. The pork green chili was good and had lots of small chunks of pork, which was definitely a pro. Overall, we'd definitely try it again -- maybe for a late-night date night next time. read more

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I really wanted to love this place based on the decor and ambiance alone but there were a few underwhelming things about the experience. *Waitlist was a bit misleading. Said we were first in line for over 30min but apparently the host thought I said a party of 6 not 5. The no reservations make it a bit inconvenient especially when you have a toddler. *Service was not the most expedient and our waiter was not very attentive. Getting drinks and the check took much longer than necessary especially since by the time we checked out the restaurant was more empty than full. *The food however was excellent! My husband and I had tacos were both enjoyed as well as chips and the trio of salsas. I had a coin margarita and it was deeelish! Super tart and no added sugar. Highly recommend it! I'll probably come back and just hope I get a different waiter. read more

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We had a good experience overall at Bien y Tu. The food was tasty, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was really nice. My only disappointment was the portion size of the drinks and guacamole. Both were much smaller than expected for the price, which made them feel overpriced. If the drink portions were a bit more generous, this would have been an easy 5-star experience. read more

This unique, new little gem is unlike any other Latin restaurant in Castle Rock. The decor, ambience, food and service were all equally impressive, and the menu offers very interesting options. read more

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Thrown off by the carne asada tacos and guacamole. I was expecting more the traditional way with these items but the meat in the taco was not seasoned or cut up.. I've never experienced their guacamole but it kind of ruined my experience as well. read more

This little gem is discreet, quaint and yet so ever welcoming. My favorite spot to pop in when I am southbound for meetings or get together with my happy circle. From lunch to happy hour and dinner, this place does not disappoint. Staff is always so friendly and cheerful. I never wait for a table and plenty of great spots to sit and linger. The ambience is just so cozy from the macabre chandeliers to the beautiful plants decorating the walls and booths to the gorgeous stain glass back wall. Parking is on the local streets and not a far walk if you are in the neighboring streets. Who can resist a salsa flight???? I love the smoky and spicy flavor of the tigre as well as the Clemente's cilantro lime avocado. I also stuff my face with their elote. I am a huge fan of the carne asada and carnita tacos. I haven't tried the quesa birria tacos. The Lawsuit is a very generous crunch wrap of carne asada, queso and ooey goodness. Now let's get to the cocktails. Happy hour starts at 2:30pm and perfect excuse to sip on their house margarita. Highly recommend the tequila flights. Just sit and indulge for a while because they are strong! Be responsible and don't dance on the tables. Is it expensive here? Are you having a GREAT time? Exactly it is all relative to your enjoyment meter. I am an avid learner because the right information can be life changing. So my advice, listen to Bien Y Tu's motto: come unwind, indulge and repeat. read more

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I will 100 be coming back here. The food was so yummy and unique. Service was spot on and a good happy hour. And the atmosphere is the best part! read more

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Food and ambience was great and bartender was nice and conversational. We will return.

Went for a date night. #1 Fav is the blackened chicken burrito smothered in green chili sauce. Wow! Husband & I agreed it's the best burrito in town. So much flavor happening. Cocktails were great- loved my skinny marg and husband had something with whiskey. Salsa flight- nothing was too spicy. So if you want serious heat - this ain't it. But the Smokey salsa was dreamy if you like smoke . Ambience is great overall- cute aesthetic dark inside with plants. And the outdoor patio is really pretty. However, if you get seated in the very back near the bathrooms/kitchen it can loose some charm- wish they would have somehow made that section nice too. Service was great- seemed a little pushy at the end to get us out but I get it & they weren't rude just checked in a lot in the last 10 minutes. Overall great addition to castle rock and I could go for that burrito right now.... read more

Bien Y Tu - Blackened chicken burrito smothered in green chili - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

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Fancy Mexican in CR. The inside space is not large and it's rather eclectic. Service was good. I enjoyed the salsa flight and a skinny margarita (small size, but tasty). As for gluten free options, the menu is marked. I had the carnitas tacos which were flavorful and hit the spot with the pickled onions on top. read more

My husband and I came here with my mom while she was visiting for the weekend. As soon as we walked in, we really enjoyed the decor and the atmosphere. Our server Dylan was attentive from the get-go! He was funny and kind too, even taking a picture of my family for us! My mom and I got the regular margarita (casa marg), but I got it with the egg whites. We both thought the margaritas were delicious! My husband got a drink as well (it had Bulleit Rye) and he was also thoroughly impressed! The guacamole and house red salsa were so good. The guacamole is different than your usual guac, as it has chilli crisp on top, it's so good though! I ordered the quesabirria tacos, my mom ordered the lawsuit, and my husband ordered a quesadilla. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals! My husband and I decided that this would be our go-to restaurant for taking our friends and family to. I said that this honestly was the best restaurant experience we have had in a long time!! We will definitely be back!!!! read more

Bien Y Tu - Margarita with egg whites - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

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Decided to try out this newcomer to the Castle Rock area this afternoon. We left pretty unimpressed. Whether it was the drinks, salsas, appetizers or entrees, mostly everything was lacking flavor-wise. What's possibly even more concerning is the fact that they seriously lack non-alcoholic drink options. Water and coke products are your only options. Their alcoholic drink options are pretty solid, but the drinks are average. The margarita with the egg white was something I was intrigued about coming in, but it was absolutely nothing special. The chips and salsa (a) you have to pay for which is a cardinal sin for a Mexican place and (b) wasn't a tiny bit spicy and had texture resembling tomato paste. The tuna poke was decent but served with very thick, greasy, unappetizing flour tortilla chips that don't work at all with the texture of the poke. Thankfully we had the regular tortilla chips from the chips and salsa and ate the poke with those, otherwise it would have been challenging to finish it. The burrito was massive but incredibly strange. I got it with birria and the first half of the burrito had the birria on the outside of it, but the second half had the birria on the inside. Throughout the burrito there was this unmelted cheese, rice, black beans, avocado for some reason, and another tomato-paste like substance. The burrito was served on top of refried beans, which I didn't care for since it forced beans into each and every bite. It was definitely a "kitchen sink" style of burrito, but despite everything in there I was left still searching for flavor. We did finally find some flavor in the carne asada tacos, which actually were pretty decent. The carne asada was really tender and the chimichurri on it was really, really tasty. The tortillas were also great with the tacos. That dish seems to be the thing to get here. However the one issue I have with that dish is the $6 upgrade to get a side of bone marrow was almost a scam. The bone marrow side was this tiny little piece of bone with hardly any bone marrow. Absolutely not a worthwhile upgrade. The interior of the place you hear a lot of good things about, which is accurate because it is nice in there, although a bit small. The service is great, it's a really busy place with only 1-2 servers it seems and they do a good job staying on top of all the tables. But all-in-all, this place is seriously underwhelming and the opportunity cost just isn't worth it to me. read more

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We sat outside, 5P on a Saturday and the patio was packed. Service was prompt and friendly. We had chips with salsa & guacamole to start - the chips were fresh and the guacamole and salsa were obviously handmade. Super tasty. Next was the Poke. A generous portion, fresh, and tasty. I had the Birria enchiladas, wife had the Birria tacos. Both were excellent. Perfect portion sizes and tasted great. Highly recommend this spot if you are in Castle Rock. read more

Am I coming back? Yes. Was it pricy? Not really. How was the drinks? Good. Food? How was the food? Over all, it was good. Definitely will reorder few things like poke, salsa flight and quesa birria tacos. Service? Still going thru some hiccups. We got seated promptly when we arrived around noon. Place got filled up pretty quickly. As soon as we sat down, water was out and .... our waiter disappeared for awhile. Still puzzling. Few items off the deink menu was not available yet. All the food came out very quickly. All of them. Did not even get our drinks yet. Mostly, they were delicious and unique in a way. Loved their Chile rellenos at $17. Ambience was definitely there. Kinda remind me of watering hole in old Mexican resort town Come early! read more

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Food was good came asa group a couple days ago. Yesterday we all had food poisoning. We definitely will not be back. read more

What service? We come in and are seated and sat for 15 minutes without anyone even saying hello or giving us water and to have people all around get water, chips drinks and to be looked at by waiters and no one even says hello. Shame on them for this. We really were looking forward to trying their food. Can I rate them a zero? read more

This place is what Castle Rock needs. The food, the ambiance, and the service are all top notch here. The menu is not extensive...it seems that their approach is "we're going to do a few things really well, instead of trying to do everything." The salsa and fresh guacamole are excellent. The carne asada taco with "Gods butter", are some of the best tacos on the planet. My wife had the Dorado burrito with Birria, it was also excellent. The key lime pie is a great way to end an excellent meal. We are already planning to go back soon. Yes, it is on the expensive side ...but I'd rather pay for quality, than over priced crap like at some of the trendy, new Mexican places in town. read more

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Great newish spot in Castle Rock, next to Castle Cafe and in the location that was previously "Next Door Bar". My wife and I sat outside (cute little hacienda patio feel, with cushioned benches and cushions to lean against). The evening wasn't too warm, but the buggies were also out (trying to share our margs and meals). The El Tigre salsa is outstanding. Be warned that chips and salsa are charged for though. Not too pricey... $2.50 for chips and $3 for your choice of salsa. We chose the Rellenos (wife) and I had a carne asada burrito, chimi Chang it style (+$1). Margs were also tasty. Cannot recall the name of my drink (was second from the top), but well worth the price (it's Castle Rock, so not cheap). My wife and I both said at the same time that this is a repeat restaurant! read more

We came for late lunch, heard the Poke is being taken off the menu. That is what we have every time we come. Please reconsider! It is totally awesome!!!!!! read more

Had a wonderful evening at Bien y Tu tonight. We had a party of 8, so it was a 45 min wait, but food was delicious. Service was great, Amber took great care of us! They have seating for parties of 4 mostly, and a really nice patio. We will definitely be back! read more

Great food. Try the smoky salsa. Service was great also. Atmosphere was excellent, restrooms a little dark. read more

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Genuinely fantastic! Very nice environment outside in late fall with the heaters. The salsa flight was excellent, and the garlic butter shrimp was elite. Carne asada was also very good, and the egg whites in the margarita was a highly unexpected hit, highly recommend. Made plans almost immediately to go back! read more

Bien Y Tu - Salsa flight - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

Fantastic service from the staff at Bien Y Tu this past weekend. The menu is short, authentic, and delicious. Highly recommend this spot for anyone searching for a delicious Mexican meal! read more

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My husband and I have been to Bien y Tu several times and we really like the food. The salsa flight is delicious and we like that the chips are warm. We often split the burrito (it's big). Service is friendly. Our only complaint is that the margaritas are very small (half size really). Okay, so we just got two even though they are over priced for what you get. However, the last time we went they also weren't very good. Tasted like they used a mix. Maybe it was a different bar tender. We'll go again and hope that was a one off. Otherwise there are other good Mexican restaurants in our area. read more

So good! Been there twice. Fantastic ambience, great service, kick ass food. Try the flight salsa and the house margaritas. Great Other reviewers must be high- maintenance, This place rocks! Good read more

We tried this spot for the first time recently and was pleasantly surprised with the elevated ambiance, food quality, and service. It's a small sized restaurant, but they've really taken the design and detail to the next level! We did not try any cocktails, but we had a quick lunch on a Friday and made it out within 45-60 min. Food was great, though the street tacos were really simple/authentic (meat and tortilla only), so just keep that in mind and ask for some additional stuff on the side if you want that. The menu overall is still small given it's a new spot, but we cannot wait to go back! read more

Bien Y Tu - Mexican Near Me - Castle Rock, Colorado

My wife and I stopped in here to try the new Mexican restaurant in town and honestly it's just OK. My Mexican friend always refers to "white people Mexican food" and this is undoubtably what he is referring to. The food is very average (although aesthetically pleasing!) and there is not a lick of spice to be found anywhere, including in their salsa that they are very proud of. The ingredients do appear to be quality but are just missing overall flavor. Our waitress was very attentive and checked on us constantly (not in an annoying, but the good way) The restaurant itself is decorated very well and is extremely clean. Of course I know this could be because it seems to be brand new in every aspect. The patio does look like a nice area to sit with friends during the summer months. I did notice that they have some heaters but it might get chilly in winter. If we return, it would be because some of our friends are spice adverse and to hang out in a nicely decorated restaurant with decent drinks. read more

Not often you get really good runs ceviche tostadas, but they delivered. Fresh, tasty, well balanced. Fun take on the Crunchwrap supreme called "the lawsuit". Outdoor patio was perfect for a warm summer day. read more

Castle Rock probably didn't need another Mexican restaurant but if they had to have one, this is a good addition. Can't wait for warmer weather because the patio looks like it will be a great place to enjoy a marg! We came in later on a Saturday with a group of 6 and were seated quickly. Most tables were full. Chips and salsa trio were great--I will say that one of the salsas wasn't super great (the red) and could have used maybe a little more lime or salt but the other two were unique and really good. The house marg was appropriately strong and a good price point. Our group all got fish tacos or birria tacos. I love that birria is always on the menu, as most places, it's a limited menu item. It was fantastic. The fish tacos were really good but I do think could have used more fish--the tortilla/topping ratio to fish felt pretty off. Definitely will be back! read more