Hard to find but worth the search! As mentioned frequently,…read morethis place serves New Mexico style food - not Mexican and not TexMex! New Mexican food is a genre all on its own, and should not really be compared to other styles of Mexican food, in my opinion. After looking over the menu and the specials, I ordered for my husband and I at the counter and was given a pager. I chose to have the stacked enchilada bowl and got the smothered enchilada with red sauce. I also ordered the Arlene sampler so we could try several of the appetizers. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more!

Arlene's Beans. Very casual restaurant ~ order at counter...paper plates ...grab your plastic…read moreutensils...water in a plastic cup. Not bad mex~~~ actually very tasty. My taco was served in a plastic basket on PAPER that basically melted and blended w the green and red chili, making it difficult to determine what was paper or the tasty crunchy chili relleno. The red and green chili had a bit of an 'attitude' but very tasty! Items ordered: 4-star chef-created green chili: 10 stars Red chili: 8 stars Cleanliness: 2 stars we wiped our table. Food under the table ...no excuse

The one time we were able to find Serrano's open we had two chicken burritos which were not very…read moregood. The refried beans were not cooked thoroughly and the beans that were not mashed were hard. We would like to try again but each time we go they are not open, though the hours indicate that they are open.

Serrano's Mexican Bar and Grill is a family-owned and operated gem of a Mexican restaurant in…read moreWoodland Park, Colorado with incredibly tasty food. Give it a shot!

My husband and I live for their happy hour drinks and food!! So good!! Bar tenders and servers have…read morebeen great to us as well.

So, I first want to start off by saying the waiter and waitress that helped were very friendly…read more With that being said let's start with our seating arrangement, they were very accommodating and sat us pretty quickly. We sat next to the wall as we had a group of 6 for a birthday celebration and the group enjoys good pictures. The back wall was so cute and a great background for pictures. Chips and salsa to start, standard for a Mexican kitchen. The salsa was great but noticed the chips look like they were from a bag. They were. I was disappointed, but stayed optimistic. We ordered the mimosa tower. Had 4 fills myself and didn't feel a thing. I am a light weight as it is so definitely should've felt at-least a little buzz, but nothing. That was just the start. I ordered the Chilaquiles Divorciados, sunny side up eggs, tortilla chips, salsa verde, salsa roja, crema, cotija cheese, avocado, red onion and cilantro. The toppings and eggs were very tasty and the spice level was great. The tortilla chips... they were from the same bag that the chips and salsa came from. I would think that it would be more cost efficient to make your own chips. Very easy to make. We got there at 11am and left a little before 1:30pm and not because we took long, but because the staff took their time to service us. There was no sense of urgency for food or drinks for that matter. I had to ask for a refill of my water and didn't even get another water refill after that. As I mentioned before the waiter and waitress were kind, not as fast as they could be as well as attentive to water refills and/or any drink refills for that matter but kind.

After trying figure out where in BV to eat with 6 people that included 2 kids and 2 ppl with…read moredietary restrictions, we settled here. And thank goodness we did!! We were immediately greeted by friendly staff, who seated us promptly and gave us 2 generous baskets of chips along with 2 types of salsas. As we were deciding on food, we also got a bowl of corn elote which was amazing! A crispy relleno is what I order at all Mexican restaurants to gauge how much I like the food, and this place didn't disappoint! One of the best rellenos I've had, and the green chili was fantastic. The rest of the party was very happy with their meals, as well, which included shrimp Enchiladas, tacos, combos, and nachos. All fresh, authentic, and delicious! And even the kids hamburger was a nice, thick patty with lettuce and tomato. Our party also had the house marg and the Sanchez, and both were well-balanced and not over-priced. Highly recommend! On top of it all, Santiago, our server, was so amazing. Friendly, very attentive, and patient with us all as we practiced our Spanish. Couldn't have asked for a better Mexican restaurant.

We were in Buena Vista for the day visiting the Cottonwood Hot Springs, and spotted this treasure…read moreon the highway. Food and service were excellent!

10 women came to La Casa Fiesta for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The ambiance is perfect,…read moreinteresting without being overdone. Noise level low. I could hear people at the other end of the table without shouting. The service for us was fast and friendly. I could not believe how quickly our orders came out and I believe everyone ordered something different. I ordered steak tacos. I never order steak but these may have changed my mind. They were flavorful and not stringy at all. Nor were they chewy. I put guac on them I got from my friend. So good! This is a new place for me and I may bring my husband some day.

Don't you hate it when you have a disappointing experience at a place you usually trust? That's…read morewhat happened to us at La Casa Fiesta. We've always found the service to be friendly and reliable, which is why this visit was such a letdown. According to our receipt, our server was "Cinnamon L." We have a few dietary needs that have never been an issue here before, but this time the requests seemed to be met with visible frustration. After we left, we also noticed that we'd been charged adult prices for our son's meal. Unfortunately, this experience has made us hesitant to return anytime soon.

This small family restaurant exceeded our expectations. Family run, not a chain. We had excellent…read morefriendly service and fresh delicious food.

Needed a quick eat while on lunch break from Jury Duty. Saw this place is directly across from the…read moreCourthouse. The interior is very vibrant and colorful. I was greeted right away the staff was very friendly and attentive, checking on my refills and asking if there was anything I needed. I liked the create your own plate option. I ordered a crispy chicken taco and cup of green chili. I am very particular about green chili having grown up here and having many varieties. I absolutely loved it here. Just enough spice and not too thin so you could eat it with a tortilla. I will definitely be back out company so we can try some of the margaritas as well!

This is my absolute favorite place to go!! The food is AMAZING and everyone is so so friendly and…read morehelpful. The place is so cozy and every time I come in it's just the best. Highly HIGHLYYY recommend coming here!!

Was craving some birria and quick answer to satisfy that was Venalonzo's. We got the 10" Birria…read morePizza and Birria Egg Rolls. We placed the order online (via Toast), got a text confirmation it was ready for pick up, and went straight to the staff at the counter got our food. And even though this was a to-go order, food was still so fresh, egg rolls still crispy and cheese was still gooey. They also have updated their space since I was last there. The chalkboard menu now has beautiful art. And above the counter is four TV monitors with the menu and food related videos.

Went to Tommy's at the recommendation of my brother. We grew up in California and grew up on…read moreMexican food. Usually my first stop when I go home to visit is a Mexican spot. With that said, Tommy's is legit! Super festive exterior and interior. The restaurant itself is very tiny, seating about 20. Super super clean. Selection of bottled and canned sodas and juices. A salsa bar. Tommy and the gal working there were over the top nice. He is really taking pride in his shop and the food he serves. Now the food... quite possibly the best California Burrito I've had in Colorado! No joke. It was just right. The carne asada had a little char on it. The burrito was made with fries (i.e. the proper way), adding another layer of texture. And for $12 it's a couple bucks cheaper than most comparable places in town. All of the salsas were excellent. A variety of red and green salsas. They all had a decent amount of heat. The creamy avocado salsa was perfect on my California Burrito. My friend had the fish taco plate (2 tacos, rice & brace). While I was savoring every bite he wolfed everything down. He said it was excellent. I will definitely be back! I've already been telling friends about it.

I don't do many reviews, but I have to for Tommy's Tacos!!…read moreFood... Outstanding ... everything freshly made. Service...super efficient and friendly Cleanliness...cleanest restaurant I've been too in ages They have only been open a couple of months...family run business, that gets my highest recommendation...my advice...give them a try!!!

Good food, great service and a nice place to eat. My wife and I have been going there for years…read more My son from Denver enjoys eating at Papa's and says the food is better and cheaper than in Denver. I have a coworker who lives in Colorado Springs who likes it better than the Mexican restaurants in Springs.

My very good friend has been going there for a long time. Her and her family were put on the list,…read morewent outside to wait. Other families arrived & put on the list, but were seated before my friend and her family. When they went in to ask about it, she was rudely approached by the Co-owner who yelled at her and said you didn't come when called. My friend heard her call every other family. My friend said if you're going to be rude, we can go somewhere else. The co-owner said loudly "BYE" How sad! Won't be going to that one!

I'm native from New Mexico and I think the food at Little Anita's is always on point. This is legit…read moreNew Mexican prepared food with delicious red and green chili! The spice of the chili is perfect which has a great flavor and not too over bearing. Whenever I feel homesick or want some great comfort food this is where I come. I've introduced it to my friends and it has become a favorite place for them as well. The staff is always very friendly and it's never a long wait for the delicious meal to be delivered to your table! The prices are reasonable so that's great too! It's a small space but quaint and very clean. I highly recommend it for a taste of New Mexican cuisine!

Went here for dinner and order the chicken enchilada plate with rice and beans. They offer a red…read moreor green sauce, and when questioned, they said the green was less spicy. That should have given me a clue as to the heat temperature! I couldn't finish my meal as it was too spicy for me. I know I don't tolerate heat very well, so just offering this as a warning to others that might be in the same boat. Luckily they offered sopapillas and honey for dessert. The sweetness of the honey helped to soothe the sting. This location is in a strip mall and they have done a very nice job of decorating it. It looks clean and well maintained. You will need to order at the counter and then they will bring your meal out to your table. It seems to make sense that you would offer meals for all people, even ones like me that cannot manage the spice. I have to give them a lower rating only due to the fact that I know I won't be able to go back since they don't have a non-spicy option for their meals.