I tiki ramen taco bar... and it somehow works! I've been here many times. I like the tacos, my wife likes the ramen, and we both like the drinks. I like that the menu is constantly changing, so I can always try something new. There are usually a few staples, too. The tacos are priced reasonably so you can try several flavors. Every now and then there's one I don't like as much as the others, but that doesn't ruin the experience. The ramen is priced well for the amount you get, too. The only thing I consistently haven't liked is their guacamole. But I do like their avocado and salsas. They have a decent happy hour and, recently added, a "taco Tuesday." The kids menu options are pretty good, too. The hot dogs are a hit. Sometimes the buttered noodles are, too. The tiki drinks are great fun, and they're always trying something new. In the past, they've put lemonades in fun cups (like the hedgehog cup) so our kids can enjoy a "fancy drink." The service is pretty fast and consistent. They bring you a nice jug of water to help yourself with refills. read more

Birdhouse - Four different tacos. All really good. - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

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Tacos and ramen is an interesting combination. We tried both and I would say both were average. The ramen had average toppings and tasted okay, same with the tacos. It you want tacos or ramen, I think you would be better off going to a place that specializes in each. read more

This is an open concept restaurant, so it is not a quiet atmosphere, but very cozy! Our waitress Irene was great and attentive! I ordered the Hellfire Ramen, half spiced and it was even better than I was expecting! My boyfriend ordered the tacos, which were good, but the tortillas were falling apart as the cooled. Overall a surprising little find! read more

As a big ramen fan, Birdhouse was a pleasant surprise for me. I've had ramen at practically all the well known spot in Denver, from Katsu Ramen to Ramen Star (RIP) to Tokio. So it was shocking that I found such a good bowl out here in Erie. I got the Hellfire Ramen, a tonkotsu-based ramen served with their house spicy sauce, chili oil, pork shoulder, and a soft boiled egg. The broth was rich and flavorful, the spice level was perfect (quiet hot but still maintaining a good balance of flavors), and the pork shoulder was tender but still has a bit of nice toothsomeness. Overall, this was an excellent bowl of ramen comparable to any of the top spots in Denver. The only slight downside is that the broth was just a tough too salty for my liking, and I would've preferred a soy marinated egg over a soft boiled egg. They have other ramen here was well, such as a chicken-based shio ramen, a regular tonkotsu, and a Thai curry ramen. I definitely would return to try the other ramen. If the other items on this menu is as tasty, I wouldn't hesitate to give them 5 stars. read more

Birdhouse - Hellfire Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

Just wanted to share another great experience at Birdhouse, still one of our faves! My daughter and her fiancé wanted comfort food last night, so we went to Birdhouse and, like always, left totally satisfied. We got the Birdhouse Flight to start--guac, five-cheese queso, and their birdhouse salsa (a tasty, mild tomatillo). Seriously, it's the best way to start your meal. For dinner, we all had ramen. I went for the Hellfire with extra bok choy. This ramen is no joke. If you want something spicy, this is it. The chili sauce, flakes, and oil really bring the heat. The kids got the Tonkotsu, which was amazing as usual--great broth and super tender meat. I had my spicy ramen with a Juicy Bits from WeldWerks, perfect combo. Seriously, it's some of the best ramen and service around North Denver. Whether it's for a special day or just a chilly night. Birdhouse is always good. I totally recommend it! read more

Birdhouse - Great T-shirt! - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

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First of all seated promptly but seats next to bathroom even with a reservation. Service was excellent good beer, wine and cocktail list. I really did not care for both tacos I had. The tortilla had no flavor and I ordered the sweet potato taco based on reviews and did not care for it and on a whim I ordered the cauliflower taco and did not like it either. The queso was cold which I was surprised normally it's warm. I'm guessing I didn't order the right tacos this was my first time here. One at our table ordered the ramen and he loved it. read more

Amazing server (Joseph) and great food. One of my favorite spots to go to even though it's a 45 minute drive for me. Beautiful interior and I can't wait to see what they end up doing with the outdoor space. The sweet potato taco wasn't my favorite option I've had here, but the pho was great and all of the other tacos I've tried were great! read more

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Quesomole was very good along with the tacos we had. Inside and outdoor seating available, but we sat at the bar. Lots of fun tiki drinks and ramen that I wasn't expecting, but didn't try. Will try next time. Overall a good experience, good food and service. read more

Birdhouse - Quesomole - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

I was very much looking forward to going to the Birdhouse with my family. We got there and ordered an appetizer. It was presented with chips in a paper bag. I thought that was really cool. Nice idea. Our waitress was really nice and kept up with our needs. I ordered the famous Nashville hot chicken taco and a Korean beef taco. My daughter got an ice tea that had what looked like a used lemon hanging on the side of her tea. Gross. We fought flies throughout our meal. My son got a Nashville, a barbican, that was ice cold, and a carne asada also ice cold. Very very disappointing meal. I can't recommend this restaurant. I agree the Nashville chicken was good but not spicy at all but all of the small things that went with our meal. Not worth the $100.00 of our bill. read more

Birdhouse - This is the appetizer queso, ? Not that good, guacamole. - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

My family as well as my girlfriends and I are regulars here! We love all of it - the salsa trio and/or birdhouse flight (queso & guac are sooo yummy), their fantastic ramen esp. Tonkontsu, tacos esp. the Pork Belly, Korean BBQ, Carne Assada and Nashville Hot Chicken -- not to mention the fun eclectic atmosphere... especially the covered beer garden / patio, and the rooftop when the weather is right! Love this read more

Ok let's start with the good. Service the hostess team was awesome and nice, the service was great overall Avery kicked ass. The overall look of the restaurant was good. Now for the bad. The food just is not good. I was expecting some decent taco tried the carne asada, Nashville hot chicken, barbacoa, jarritos pork and shrimp tacos. Not one was something to write home about. My son ordered the shio ramen again a lot left to want with the flavor. We did get decent apps The Edamame were great and the Chip trip was good. Overall again not to my liking flavor of the food so I would definitely not recommend this spot. read more

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Fantastic menu of apps, ramen and tacos. Initially, I thought this was a weird combo but it really works. There is a variety of shareable apps. The happy hour has some good food and drink specials. The ramen is some of the best I have ever had. I was in the mood for something spicy so I tried the Hellfire Ramen. I asked our waitress how hot it really was, she responded with, "It's called Hellfire for a reason". It had a nice kick to it but wasn't an overpowering heat. Just a nice lingering warmth packed full of flavor with a generous amount of pork and a super tasty poached egg. The barbacoa and sweet potato tacos were stuffed full and had nice complex flavors. Check out the weekly drink add-ins. This week was strawberry in a marg. read more

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My wife has been telling me about this place for some time now and we finally made it for a date night dinner. The place itself was super cool and I really liked the vibe here. The food options are really great, I like that you can mix and match Ramen with Tacos and more. We started with the Birdhouse Flight and really liked the queso and guac. The perfect way to start off a meal. I opted for the Tonkotsu Ramen (Really Good!) for the main, my wife got the Kimchi Ramen and we both shared a Carne Asada taco (which was awesome) and El Champinon Taco (which was ok) Super cool spot, I'd certainly come here again. The Ramen portions are huge, and the options all looked so interesting I'll have to try some others next time. read more

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I have to give Birdhouse another shoutout because they really are the best. I had a slight issue with a delivery order (via Toast) in which they worked with me to get everything resolved and went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Lyndon was especially wonderful to communicate with and made the process seamless. Such friendly, classy service from everyone there. Another reason to love Birdhouse - as if we didn't have a ton already :) read more

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This place is an out-of-this-world experience! We were picking up a bike in Erie, wanted to grab a bite before heading back north, and stumbled across this unassuming gem in our research. Birdhouse has very discreet signage, just to be warned. We walked in, were greeted and sat at the bustling bar right away. Considering it was 1pm, I was surprised to see that every table was full, with more people filtering in as we perused the menu. They started seating people in the "outside" area that had heaters and multiple tables that were obviously necessary with how popular this place is! Alex, the bartender, told us how they specialize in tiki drinks, ramen and tacos because "why not!" and gave us a few minutes to look over the options. As much as I wanted to try a tiki drink, we had plenty of driving left to do. I ordered the Thai Curry ramen with the shrimp grilled instead of tempura (thanks to Alex's recommendation), and my husband ordered four tacos - sweet potato, Nashville hot chicken, barbacoa and Ha-ritas Cerda. We both took our first bites/sips and were both wowed, to say the least! The ramen had a nice zip of spice to it without being overpowering, was rich and creamy with perfectly al dente noodles, and the shrimp were perfectly seasoned and seared. There wasn't a taco that my husband didn't like - the sweet potato could have been slightly softer, but all of the flavors melded together in a perfect harmony. The Nashville hot was my personal favorite, with a wonderful balance of spice and sweetness. We have yet to stop talking about how amazing our meal was and can't wait to make a full day trip back down to Erie to return and explore more of the town after stuffing our faces here again! read more

Birdhouse - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

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One of my favorite places Although I don't get to Erie very often - Unique menu - Excellent high quality food read more

We were referred to Birdhouse by our son due to their unique blend of ramen and Mexican inspired dishes. The restaurant is neat, very creatively designed space with indoor and outdoor seating, is family friendly and staffed with very friendly folks. Our server was outstanding which really added to our experience. We started with the Ahi Tartar and homemade guacamole. Both were delicious. Our mains included the Hellfire ramen and chicken karaage, simply outstanding. This definitely a repeater for us! read more

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Our families go to restaurants. It has GREAT tacos. The carne asada is my favorite for sure. Fun place to go that only a few minutes from our home. Also love the rice lager beer. read more

Service was great! The food however.... Im not sure why this place is so highly rated. The effort was there for sure, but missed the mark on many spots for me. The Tonkatsu ramen was lukewarm and overpowered by sesame oil. The egg was undercooked and the pork was tough. The red salsa tasted like dirty dishwater, the green salsa tasted like a Jamba green juice with a hint of spice. My tacos were average, you could tell they tried, but they were sweet and the flavor profiles were confusing and disappointing. I will give kudos to the queso & guac tho, they were pretty good. read more

First time eating here. Server, James, was outstanding...excellent knowledge of menu, extremely personable and delivered prompt service and attention throughout our meal. Food was excellent! I highly recommend them, and will definitely return. read more

This is so much fun. And got to mention that the the humpty-hump is the music that is on. I've had take out Ramen before from here but never been here. You must come and enjoy the drinks. They are fantastic. The tacos are great as well. The pork one was my favorite but all that I tried were good Joe was fantastic read more

Birdhouse - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

The Birdhouse deserves 5 stars but a part of me wants to keep it a secret so we can have it to ourselves. Happy hour everyday 4-6. Seasonal flavors offered as add on options to most drinks. We did strawberry margs and they did not disappoint. The Birdhouse Flight (a trio of queso, salsa, and guac with a delicious bag of chips) was as good as the reviews mentioned. Wife got a carne asada taco and was able to modify it for no cilantro. I did the tonkotsu ramen, which was a large portion of excellent ramen with big strips of pork and a perfectly cooked ramen egg. The interior is cool modern cozy - a cross between upscale farmhouse and chic. You could go in jeans and a t-shirt or be dressed up - it fits both. The large bar is the centerpiece (we will probably eat there next time) with plenty of seating all around it. Something that makes a big difference to us is the service - we had nothing but praise for it. From being greeted, to being seated quickly, and having Avery P as our server, we were very impressed. Avery provided many great recommendations and checked on us the right amount throughout our meal without being intrusive. Even the manager came by to ask us how we were doing. There's an obvious emphasis on great service here. We passed on dessert to try Little Man Ice Cream a few doors down - also highly recommended. One of our favorite nights out and a bit of a surprise in the quiet town of Erie. We will be back soon! read more

Birdhouse - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

On a roadtrip back to home from Estes Park and we were looking for a good place to stop and have lunch. This was the absolute best choice! The variety and quality of ingredients was outstanding. Kids menu wasn't limited to typical choices. There was something for everyone between ramen and tacos. The appetizers were served quickly and were also a big hit with our family. Highly recommend Birdhouse for anyone local or passing through. We will be back next time we are in town! read more

Loved my experience here. It was freezing out and we were sat on the patio which was surprisingly warm for not being a real structure, lol. Our server was super attentive and sweet, i can't remember her name she had long black hair in a bun. We started with the shishito peppers that were a limited time special and they were so yummy, lightly sprinkled with a crunchy topping and having a slightly spicy aioli to dip into. The tacos looked delicious but with the freezing temps i decided to opt for a ramen. I wanted to try the Thai curry ramen but got a little scared when the spice level wasn't adjustable and our server said it was a 3 out of 5 spiciness. So i decided to play it safe and go for the tonkatsu ramen which was absolutely the best decision and i loved it!! Everything was delicious, the pineapple crème brulee was a unique and amazing dessert, never had anything like it. The crispy pineapple crust with the coconut ice cream to cool it down, just amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

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YUM! Came back here because of my wonderful experience the first time. Once again, everything was fantastic! I remember how incredible the chicken karage was, and decided to order that. Absolute perfection. Of course I needed my ramen fix, ordered that as well - added some chicken. Very kind and attentive staff, and our food came out on time. Beautiful interior and plenty is seating, but make reservations to be safe. If you are in the Erie area, make sure to stop by here! read more

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Food: I tried the edamame and birdhouse flight for my appetizers, and tonkotsu ramen and carne asade taco for my entree. Let's start with the birdhouse flight: we had the salsa with cinnamon and cloves (it starts with a b, ask your waiter for the name) offering a unique twist on salsa as we know it. But wow, when I tried it my mind was blown, it was no longer a salsa but a beautiful dipping sauce packed full of flavorful spices and a slight hint of tomato. The guacamole was also very good, it had pepitas on top offering a nice crunch and salty flavor. It had a good spice mix and it tasted very fresh. The queso was my least favorite of the trio, but it was still good. There was nothing too outstanding about it. I would say eat this when it's fresh and hot because the texture changes as it gets colder. Next up, the edamame. Wow, this was my favorite thing out of everything (entrees included). It had flaky sea salt on top offering great flavor, and the beans were cooked nicely. The dipping sauce was like nothing I've had (okay maybe it is just not served with edamame). It had a mustardy flavor, but also sweet, and salty. It was just comfort and happiness in my mouth with every edamame bean. The carne asade taco was actually, in my opinion, not the best, it had a good sauce and good amount of cheese, but the meat wasn't that great. It was dry and a little chewy. It wasn't worth the price ($6.5). The tonkotsu ramen was yummy. I liked all the extra toppings you could add (I added marinated mushrooms which were fantastic) making it unique to you. The pork was great, when it's soaked in the broth for a few minutes it soaks up all the flavor. The noodles were a great texture and tasted homemade (I don't even know if they were)!! Service: Our server was excellent, helpful in deciding what to order and she made sure we were accommodated for. The food came out very fast for how busy it was. Atmosphere: There were lots of different styles found throughout the restaurant, but somehow they came together to give it an upscale feel, and the dim lighting gave it extra mood. Overall: I really enjoyed everything here, and everything was beautifully presented. All of the appetizers had a somewhat twist to them giving old classics exciting, modern feels. P.S. This is a contender for one of my longest reviews so if you made it this far thank you so much I appreciate that my review was interesting enough to hold your attention and didn't feel like it was just me blabbing on and on like I am right now. read more

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I want to like this place. I want to love it. It's a cool environment, and there aren't many options in Erie, but their food and drink is just not that good. And their menu is surprisingly limited. Their drinks are all overly sweet. It takes meticulous formulation to produce excellent cocktails, and they sort of mail it in. For their tacos, I'm guessing they make their own tortillas, because I've never tasted a store-bought one so bad. They were cold, seemingly still doughy and lacking any flavor. The meat was overcooked and dry. The ramen was shockingly lacking flavor and significant salt. I think they're overly proud of themselves and not looking at what they're actually serving whatsoever. read more

Great food. Great service! Joe the waiter was awesome!! The place the ambiance was fabulous! I can't wait to go again. I had the Thai Curry Ramen, and my friends had the Chicken Ramen and said it was incredible!! read more

Bad: Mule drink wasn't made correctly. Tasted gross. Server recommended their best appetizer Gross Messed up both kids orders Dips for chips bland Good: Great service Friendly staff Fast response time read more

An absolute GEM in the sea of typically terrible Colorado food! From the moment you walk in you can tell that it's upscale and you're met with professional, attentive service. The drinks are reasonably priced and the food is SO good. The tacos are delicious but the ramen is the real star. We sat at the bar and were constantly attended to, but never rushed. We were able to have a cocktail and an appetizer while we browsed the menu for our entrees and it was all timed out perfectly. I hate when places try to rush you, make you order apps and entrees all at once, and bring it all out together. Not the case here. Perfect for a chill, relaxing romantic date night. Can't wait to come back! read more

Birdhouse - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

Amazing food, best tacos I've ever had! Great service, great atmosphere, great happy hour, can't say enough, my first experience was truly awesome. read more

Downtown Erie has some gems! For a roughly two-block stretch, there are a surprising amount of good places to eat! I moved to Erie about a year ago and have been to Birdhouse twice now, and both times have been pretty dang good. I've only ever been in for lunch, neither time has been extremely busy. Parking has always been super easy, as there is ample street parking in the vicinity of the main strip... and it's usually the middle of the afternoon. Birdhouse is pretty unassuming from the exterior; before we really looked into it, I swear I didn't even realize that it was a restaurant, let alone a restaurant with such a unique menu: ramen and tacos. The decor is also really fun and gives off a "tiki industrial" vibe lol. Very cool. The first time we stopped in was without a doubt the better experience for me This time, we started with an order of the agebitashi and split the hellfire ramen (with an extra egg). I am a fiend for spicy foods and absolutely loved the ramen. They weren't kidding about the spice level, so be aware of that if you think you might be on the fence! The service was excellent, and our waiter was super friendly. Second time around we ordered tacos, and this time was just as much a 5-star experience. We started off with the house made guacamole, which was absolutely delicious. Very fresh tasting, and the pepitas were a nice touch! I ended up going with the camarones a la diabla and barbacoa tacos, BF also got a barbacoa taco, as well as carne asada and carnitas tacos. I didn't manage to take photos in time during our second visit, but believe me when I say that it looked delectable! All the tacos came out hot and the ingredients tasted fresh and seasoned/sauced well. One thing that always bothers me about ordering street tacos is that the corn tortillas usually fall apart from being drenched in sauce or drippings from the meat, but I am happy to report that all our tortillas remained intact. Staff is super friendly, price point is pretty reasonable, and food is bomb dot com. Birdhouse checks all the boxes in my opinion! I'd love to come back to experience dinner as well, and look forward to trying as many different things as I can! read more

Tacos and ramen? You bet! GREAT place for lunch today, we shared the shrimp taco, sweet potato taco and a bowl of ramen (started with a T). Everything was fresh and delicious with layers of flavors and textures, beautiful places and excellent, friendly staff. The space was indoor/outdoor with a casual and pleasing aesthetic. Super happy to have found this gem. read more

Birdhouse - This is their photo, but looked similar to our dish. Just gorgeous ramen bowls. - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

In 2008, I became trapped in a time loop inside the Oklahoma City Joe's Crab Shack. I spent over 200 years reliving the same night. Every time I tried to leave the building, I'd faint as soon as I grabbed the door handle. I'd awaken back in my booth, bib on and shucker in hand. Every loop grew darker. The patrons began to stare longer. I destroyed the restaurant in every way I could imagine, but each time the night reset, spotless and whole. My waitress never blinked. I stopped eating. I stopped speaking. The lobsters in the tank became my only friends. Time lost meaning. Cold. Empty. One night, without warning, the menu was different. A new chowder. It tasted warm. It tasted real. I'll never forget the taste of that broth. My nightmare had ended. Yesterday I went on a date at Birdhouse. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. The broth was the same. Exactly the same. read more

Nest up here, asap! If you've been looking for the BEST RAMEN in all of Boulder County and Denver Metro, then cock-a-doodle-doo yourself on in. My favorite is the Tonkotsu. My husband (who loves spice) is the Hellfire. My big bros (who loves classic) is the Shio. As I mentioned in my last review: "Birdhouse is an exquisite ramen haven within the small town of Erie. The interior of this restaurant is very cool and industrial. They specialize in ramen, tacos and tiki drinks. It's an odd combination, but they crush every one of them. The ramen is hot and huge! It could be split between two people or could be demolished by a very hungry human. I've always been the very hungry human who takes on the challenge by herself. So, no judgement! Do you boo!" Read my previous review, if you need more justification to go. Chirp ya later! read more

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Charming place with creative out of box takes on tuna tartar, guacamole with amaranth and amazing tacos. My friend loved her carne asada and I enjoyed my sea bass taco with a destint 5 spice powder essence. She also enjoyed her toco tucan drink. Our server Eva was delightful and did a great job and Linden the manager made us feel right at home. read more

Fantastic Ramen, Great Cocktails, lots of different options for seating, and the service was perfect. They serve their mixed drinks in the cutest little animal mugs, AND the best part imo is how they serve their water in repurposed wine glasses, so theres no waiting around for a water refill for too long after you finish. Overall, a sweet ramen bar in a great walkable area. read more

Birdhouse - Tonkatsu Ramen, Cocktail - Ramen Near Me - Erie, Colorado

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I really enjoyed this restaurant, and I wanted to leave a review to let people know how great they are with allergies. I have a shellfish allergy and they made sure I knew which dishes might be contaminated and which were safe. They were very friendly and took everything very seriously. I highly recommend for people worried about cross contamination. read more

Great place! Excellent service, awesome drinks, delicious food. Also bonus points to this place as my husband and I rolled by around 8pm on a Friday night and weren't sure if we were going to be able to be seated (a place just a few doors down was closing early that night) but not only did the staff welcome us in, but said to us several times to "take our time, enjoy the night". It was a great meal; will definitely be back. read more

Exceptional lunch with the ladies. The restaurant is beautiful, I love all of the rustic decor and the vibes this place gives off. Came here with the ladies for a Sunday lunch and the Birdhouse did NOT disappoint. I was a virgin diner so of course I wanted to try everything. Trying to limit yourself can be a challenge here so just plan to go back and back again to try everything. No doubt, everything on the menu is delicious. There's a lot of choices for ramen and the tacos peaked my interest, but not as much as the ramen. I opted for the mushroom ramen and added bok choy and tofu. Incredible. The portion was so large I didn't even know where to start. Thankfully I go through what I could and was able to bring home almost 1/2 of the ramen to eat for dinner which I shared with the hubs. Seriously... huge portions! I cannot wait to go back! read more

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