Visiting the area and stopped in for dinner last night. It was super busy with the entire entry area full of people waiting. The host told us it would be a 45 minute wait. Obviously it looked popular, so we decided to wait. But within about 10 minutes the entire wait area had been seated, as were we. Great start! The staff was really moving fast - some practically running - to serve food and drinks. The chips were good, homemade salsa was awesome and plentiful - more was offered while we waited for our food to arrive. We had the chicken enchiladas favoritas, and a vegetarian combo. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere is fun and laid back. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We'll be returning soon! read more

Casa Calaca - Chicken enchiladas favoritas - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

BLUF: very good food at reasonable price. Friendly servers Went with a large group on a Wed night. I think we ordered literally everything on the menu, and to a person we liked what we received. One of the few places that makes a really good Horchata drink, so if you like those order one. It wasn't that lively in there, but it was a Wed so not a big night out for most people. Their steak meals were a clear standout - everyone liked everything, but those got raves. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp were great - good sized and grilled so they still had a snap to them. The downsides: it took a long time for food to come out, although some of that probably can be attributed to us being a big group. That said, several waited for, and eventually had to ask for, the tortillas that went with their meals. Our servers spoke little english, so sometimes communications were difficult, but ALWAYS friendly. I would definitely go back. read more

taco tuesday is the best deal around !! also the hostess is always so kind and friendly awesome authentic food and super affordable!! read more

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen a server hustle so hard! She was on top of everything! Friendly and sweet too. Ambiance is fun with skulls EVERYWHERE! I had the carne asada which was huge and tasty- yay for leftovers! Hubs got the carnitas special and portions were huge. Everything was great! read more

Casa Calaca - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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We ordered the enchiladas mole- and we got the wrong order. Got the chile relleno which was bitter. Unfortunately the least impressive chile relleno I've ever had. Happy hour was 7 dollar cocktails, might give it a shot another time. Overall, mediocre experience. Being from New Mexico, we are accustomed to better :( read more

We stayed very close to Casa Calaca while on a recent visit to Salida. We didn't try ot until our last night and we are sorry we waited. We probably would have gone again if we tried it earlier. The Margaritas are delicious with fresh squeezed lime juice. Of course chips and salsa are always good, but we loved their spicy salsa. I had the Casa Calaca Especial. It was delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender and the bacon wrapped shrimp were large and tasty. Large portions of food, great staff and comfortable setting. If you're looking for a place to try in Salida I would highly recommend. read more

Casa Calaca - Margaritas and Family - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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Nice and fast service, awesome food and large portions!! Highly recommended!!! I could not finish the Burrito Loco but it was delicious.

The staff were welcoming and attentive. They were patient with us as we read through the many choices, some with unfamiliar names. I asked questions which were answered immediately. I had one of the house specialties - Pina Loca for $26.00. The food was served on a halved pineapple and that made for an inviting presentation. But even better than that was the actual taste of the food! Delicious. It was grilled shrimp, chicken, peppers, onions and the pieces of pineapple all accompanied with pico, guacamole & sour cream along with rice and refried beans. Too much food for me, but I sampled everything. And the playful characters in the restaurant- the Caracas - make you want to learn more about the cultural relevance of the name and skeleton motif everywhere. Yes I looked it up, it's a multi-day participatory arts festival in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, held during the Day of the Dead (early November) to celebrate with skull/skeleton art. The restaurant was a fun experience with great food! read more

Casa Calaca - Name of Restaurant and its menu! - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Stop here! Great Mexican food. We always make out first assessment with the salsa which did not disappoint. The green salsa was served warm and it was delicious too. We split the bacon wrapped jalapeno pepper appetizer. The bacon was crispy which is always a plus. Next we split a large guacamole salad. Also very tasty with just the right amount of flavor from the lime and cilantro. We ordered ala carte items- Chicken taco, Bean and cheese chalupa, and cheese enchilada. All was just what you expect. The Classic Margarita was also perfect. Good teamwork defined the staff. All hands were on deck to anticipate our every need. Keeping the water glasses and chip baskets full.the decorations were typical southwest colors and items - pottery and baskets. Really a total package and delightful lunch. Definitely will stop here again. read more

Casa Calaca - Bacon wrapped jalapeno peppers in background - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Really cool theme . Food was ok . The best thing was the salsa on the green enchiladas . Service lacked from hostess to server. read more

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Not a good scene. I got a glass of water for dinner. That's it. Same for two other people sitting with me. Yes, it was busy. That being said, the waiter came an asked what we wanted to drink, and never spoke to us again. read more

Have been here several times with great experiences. My meal last night was lacking flavor- the refried beans were watery, the chili cheese inside my chili relleno was solid- not melty - like it should be. I feel they are rushing to get the food out quickly, but quality lacks when you rush. Please Take your time and prepare better quality food. read more

We stopped here on our road trip for lunch. The food was amazing and the service was friendly. Portions are huge! The restaurant is decorated really cute too! read more

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Thank you for another wonderful meal. We try to stop in anytime we are in Salida; they have some wonderful employees and managers and delicious food. The birra quesadillas on special were delicious and the margaritas are amazing. With the large number of items on the menu you will surely find many delicious options. read more

Great place for the street tacos! We got the el pastor and carnitas tacos and they were so good! The el pastor had chucks of pineapple and both were very tender. We also had the patron margaritas with fresh lime just for $14 which I highly recommend! Come here and get the street tacos! read more

Casa Calaca - Street Tacos with el pastor and carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

Great Mexican food. The street tacos were really good, especially the carnitas. Service was prompt and price was more reasonable than a lot of places in tge mountains. The atmosphere is nice and they have a great patio. Worth the stop. read more

Son't order margaritas, get food to go and make your own at home Food is great and very fresh read more

Casa Calaca - Margaritas-all ice - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

We were seated promptly but our server was nowhere to be found. Chips and salsa were dropped off. The chips tasted off. They did not taste like corn and it seems they may have been fried in old oil. The salsa was off as well. Not sure what cost cutting measures are taking place here but we weren't about to stick around and find out. We listened to the very loud red flags and left before it got worse and expensive. read more

Great food, huge servings, and the service was great too. We would definitely stop here again.

Great food and service. Food was fresh and our server Miguel was great! Salsa was fresh and had just the right heat! We had the trio combination with two chimichangas and a cheese enchilada w red sauce. Great food! read more

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Great food,drinks, and service!! Had carne asada and a Michelada was delicious ! Got seated right away and service was great would stop again when in the area. read more

Food are all great and service was very quick and through. The price was a lot less than in Denver area but the food were a lot better than Denver I thought. Highly recommended! read more

Came in wanting some cheese enchiladas. Waitress would not advise what to order. Got pork enchilada instead. Manager told me they accept cash only. Must be wanting to save some tax dollars. Do not plan to go back. read more

Stopped by for lunch on our way back to Denver. They do a top notch job in all aspects. Great food, portions, table service & cleanliness. The menu had plenty of choices as well. read more

Great food and great service. Highly recommended!! You will not be disappointed. Very good fajitas large portions. read more

The food was good, drinks were good. The prices were high. I went with very small appetite, they will not let you do a half order or get anything from the kids menu. Wasted food. read more

Even though we had tacos we loved them. Hubby and I are going back very soon to try out the rest of the menu. We're taco lovers and we give a double thumbs up! Service was excellent as well. read more

I speak Spanish, but the servers didn't speak English. The food was okay, but the frozen margarita tasted as if it was mostly ice and hardly any alcohol. Nice place outside, except the flies, which kept bothering me. read more

Wonderful place to eat. Slightly more then some others but the quality is great. The shredded beef is awesome. We will be back many times. Service is always fast, sometimes surprising how fast. Great job everyone. read more

Everything was great here! The food, prices, and atmosphere! We had the jalepeno margaritas, carne asada and carnitas! The only thing that could be improved upon is the chips. Everything else was fantastic! read more

We showed up with a party of 8 an hour before close on a Sunday. We were sat immediately, food arrived incredibly quickly. I had the chile verde with corn tortillas, delicious. The jalapeño margarita with a Tajín rim, delicious. Several in our party got various enchiladas. Guess what? Delicious. Everything about this experience was exemplary and I couldn't recommend this establishment more! Thank you Casa Calaca! read more

This place is phenomenal. They put so much thought into everything from the toothpicks to the branded burger buns. Their drinks are outstanding and so is the service. They do a terrific job. I just TRULY wish they took American Express. I would go much more if I could use my Amex business card. I wish they realized how much business they are probably losing by choosing to not allow their cards read more

We have been here twice, it's delicious. The calaca especial is amazing and enough for two people. The salsa is really good too. The service is also on par and very attentive. Highly recommend ! read more

This place never disappoints. Great food, great service, and great ambiance! No matter what you get the food is packed with flavor and it's very reasonably priced for what you get. read more

Delicious traditional Mexican food served quickly and from very friendly servers. The patio is lovely and the best place to enjoy your meal on a pleasant day. Great margaritas and yummy steak fajitas! read more

Great service great food. Chile rellenos are awesome. Enchiladas are awesome. Hamburgers are really good too

We we're driving through town and stopped on for lunch off of US-50. What an amazing experience: food was incredible, service was pleasant and ambiance was on point too! I ordered the pina loca off of the specialty menu and I'm so glad I did! The entire menu looked incredible but I saw pineapple and put the menu down. I apparently didn't read the menu well enough because i was pleasantly surprised when it came out inside a pineapple!!! It was eye appealing and delicious! My husband ordered the Fajitas Trio from the specialty menu and loved it too. We sat on the beautiful patio which had ample shade. Will definitely return! read more

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This local Mexican restaurant is pretty good. They are kind and friendly upon entering and exiting and their customer service is is good notch. We got a variety of food but I have pictured the 3 street tacos and a side of rice and beans. We also got a margarita as well which was good and strong. The complimentary chips and salsa was tasty as well. This restaurant is conveniently located right outside of the downtown area so the wait time is very reasonable. read more

Casa Calaca - Side of rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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This was the best food and service! Absolutely delicious!!! The chips and salsa were super delicious too! The salsa is so fresh with cilantro and onions and herbs. I'd love to go here every week if we lived close by. read more

Casa Calaca - Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Salida, Colorado

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This is for my money the best Mexican restaurant in Colorado. The food is amazing and simply the best authentic Mexican I have had. So many wonderful dishes with large portions. Great prompt service and a festive happy atmosphere. A pleasant patio out back when the weather is good. I've had a half dozen different entrees and each one has been superlative. Can't wait to eat here again. read more