Happy time, happy time, my favorite time is happy time! My husband, daughter and I came for Happy Time. Got my tacos and added the shaggy style. Ordered a Michelada. They make their own Michelada mix according to our server. It has great a great spice to it. My husband also had tacos shaggy style with a Coin Margarita. My daughter went with the green chile cheese tots accompanied by a frozen mango margarita. We all shared an order of chips and salsa. Our service was prompt and attentive. We did ask for waters along with our drinks. Those were kept filled. Everything was tasty, as usual. This is a favorite of mine. read more

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DAMN!!!! You know how "FLUFFY" says DAMN when he wants your attention on stage? (if you don't read below****)!! The 5 Stars were a toss up for me, due to approximately "10" TV's, which I am not use to, BUT THIS IS A SPORTS BAR, Family Bar, DOG PATIO, BRONCO BAR! Cochino Taco DELIVERS!. First the DOG Patio!! Just review the photos, DOGS are Important and they have their own special Dish "Asada" the Dog Special. Cochino offers the "Ease of Free Parking Lot!" I have driven by many times, promising I would check it out 'someday'! TODAY WAS THAT DAY! Aspen and I spent 2 hours at the HUGE off leash dog park, as Aspen chasing 100's balls throughout the park - it's time to eat! Cochino Taco Time: The menus are GREAT!! Filled with readable and pronounceable Real True to Life Mexican FOOD!!! And Drinks, ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cochino is filled with Cheers & Laughter, from the Patio with Dogs wagging tails - through the bar, dining room, side room, this is a great FUN Place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ""Did I mention, Broncos' were playing on all 10 TV's this day!!!"" [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Bar has 5 Full Screen Tv's! Along with a TV in the side lounge, with 4 more TV's in the dining area (larger room).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The patio is filled with people and their Dogs!! Not sure if there was a TV there, but a cute sign about "Doggy Manners" as one approaches the fence to the patio. Cochino Taco is, A FUN PLACE! and DAMN!!!! GOOD FOOD!! MEXICAN STYLE!! Lots of Drinks, Frozen and regular bar with Draft! (Cochino Taco is a thoroughly thought out small successful restaurant). Now some might say Cochino Taco is not traditional mexican!!! Ahem!! Hmmmm!!! The only place I believe one might find "Traditional Mexican fare" is in Mexico, Maybe!!! All chefs make their own style!!! What I found here at Cochino Taco was; a thoroughly delicious complete menu, with delightful service from the moment I stepped in, to the moment we left with warm Smiles. A perfect blend, having people returning for the FOOD, bring their best friends, family and - our DOGS, for the sports, and FUN Meal!!!! Most speak of the ALL Day "Happy Hour" which is from 11AM to 6PM!!! DAMN!!!! (FLUFFY!! said it!) The food menu was plentiful, including veggie style with hot sauce on the side for us timid one's, (speaking of myself). Ordering veggie style Cotija Taco & El Guaco Tostada, Asking about a doggy dish, not spicy or too much food; Kalian chimed in: "Oh Yeah, we have the Asada, we serve "Asada" specially made for ALL dogs!" "The Dogs love the Asada and we make it dog size portions!" Cost: $3.00, DAMN!! Honestly I do not know which of us, Aspen or myself, cobbled our food faster! Aspen's Asada or my Cotija & Tostada. I wanted MORE!!!! My waitress Kalian, was attentive, "just enough allowance" to know when we needed something or what to suggest. It was so ""Fluffy DAMN" Good!! I also viewed the huge basket of chips with salsas passing through the rooms; the basket of Chips was gigantic with 3 salsas; checked the menu....$4.00 WOW!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cochino Taco is very unpretentious and yet draws a crowd everyday![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food, the service, comfort, FOOD, SERVICE (!!!) And the nice prices!!! Plus, I guessed 10 (!!) TVs' creates a wonderful FUN - Cheering atmosphere!!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Meet a friend or bring the family, BUT U MUST Bring Your DOG!! Enjoy the patio, don't forget to ask about the "Doggy Asada" plus all the drinks you can imagine and GREAT FOOD!! AT GREAT Prices![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now that final price for all this fun and yummy food, less than $20.00!! DAMN!!! Cochino Taco is right off Ralston Road on the south side, just a narrow bit before town, all wooden building with off street parking. ENJOY WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS!! *****((((((Fluffy is Gabriel Jesús Iglesias, SUPER FUNNY COMEDIAN!!, watch any U-Tube or HBO or when he is in town, worth the tears and belly ache from laughing so hard; DAMN!!))))) read more

Voted best tacos in Arvada .... https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/03/27/arvada-taco-showdown-2025/ They are dam good... and when you throw in great ambience and wonderful service ( Jessie is the man). You can see what the readers voted for this place.. Happy hour is pretty great with nice drink and food offerings Good vegetarian options My fav were the great guac with those seasoned chips Fantastic Pescado taco with fresh grilled mahi Good carnitas and an okay but not the most authentic Al Pastor ( I like mine crunchy and more cut up) Overall, I highly recommend this place as a service vibe and food are pretty amazing Check em out read more

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The drinks are strong which is much appreciated. Service was good, the waiters and waitresses all have shirts with bad reviews which is hysterical. My soup was okay. read more

Cochino Taco - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

First time visit at Cochino Taco and everything went well. I love the idea of three different salsas for a basket of chips. Service was extraordinaire and awesome. I loved the idea of the tacos coming on a taco truck it's plastic and adorable. See you in pictures. The margaritas were amazing a little small for the price I order chicken tacos. The first one was good. The second one was super dry not even with salsa, could I finish it Made me sad but next time I'll try something different. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very comfortable inviting relaxing we sat out on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a beautiful afternoon and I think the staff for taking such good care of us so if you're ever in the neighborhood of a Cochino Taco stop by and have a bite. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time.... read more

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Showed up for trivia night - fantastic and fresh salsa. Great service by the staff - our drinks never got low!

Fuzzy Tacos! Stopped in with friends while on a cross country trip. Restaurant was highly recommended by a local (my sister). Our waiter was great, he was funny and answered all of our questions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place had a Mexican vibe and some great options for "Happy Time".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the evil nachos which were nacho cheese dusted pork rinds wi5 a vinegar based dipping sauce. The flavor was great but I got cheese dusted pork rinds all over me! I then had the crunchy tacos with pickled Jalapeño and had it served "Fuzzy" style which meant the crunch shell was rapped with a soft shell that had refried beans and queso on it. This was a great combination that was not overly spicy. We all enjoyed our meal and would definitely eat here again. read more

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Still a fav spot! Just wanted to add some new photos to update my previous review. Drinks and food are delicious, servers friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love sitting on the dog-friendly patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the casual vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The every day happy hour is so great! Still loving my usual coin margarita and some shaggy-style chicken tacos! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and staff, cool place to grab some tacos and a drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back.

Loved this place! This was our first visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat in their enclosed patio and were greeted and served right away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the chips and salsa, which for $4 was an absolute bargain--a generous amount of chips with 3 different salsas. It's a great sharing portion. We enjoyed the snack with a couple of margaritas (only $8 each-another great deal!). When our tacos arrived, we dove right in. We ordered one each of the Pork Belly, Carnitas, Barbacoa, and Birria. The Pork Belly was sorely underwhelming, BUT the others were divine. We weren't sure which was the Birria since the Birria and Barbacoa looked nearly identical. We accidentally ate the Barbacoa with the consommé, but wow-the flavors on both the Birria and Barbacoa were absolutely popping. We can't wait to go back! read more

This is probably the 4th or 5th time I have been to your restaurant. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your restaurant and the staff and service. The part of it I don't love is coming at 1 pm on a Tuesday and getting a parking ticket at 3:30. When I went to leave the entire street was empty. Not a single car parked on the street besides mine and my friends and we get a parking ticket when no one else is looking for a spot...?! I don't get it. We won't be back if we can't hang out for more than two hrs to enjoy company without a ticket. I despise Arvada for this reason. I would get if it was busy, maybe Friday, through Sunday. read more

I stopped by earlier for a to go order and was helped by a very kind and friendly bartender. I was craving posole but they had run out so she recommended the tortilla soup and I'm so glad she did. The soup was hearty and deliciously spicy. Oh so very satisfying. Thank you Cochino Taco for making my night better with tasty food and authentic customer service. read more

Best happy hour in town! Queso is yummy. Food is consistently delicious and reasonably priced. You won't leave disappointed.

Cochino Taco seems super underrated! I'm here, at the expense of attracting too many people to this location, to share our great and yummy experience at Cochino Taco because they deserve it. First off, they have happy hour every day from 11am-6pm, what a great deal. We sat out on the patio and ordered half happy hour, half regular menu. We started with the queso and wow it was tasty without feeling too heavy. The drinks were strong, but well balanced. We also tried a lot of tacos and they were all great - crunchy tacos, carne asada, al pastor, funky chicken and chicken tinga. The chicken tinga may have been the weakest one, but it was still acceptable. The servers were so friendly and attentive and I didn't check out the inside in detail, but the patio was fun and there seemed to be a lot of space inside. I already have plans to be back! With so many tex mex places in Olde Town, consider Cochino Taco for your next taco and margarita craving! read more

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Excellent, affordable food with a friendly atmosphere! My family went to Cochino Taco in Arvada on Saturday afternoon. They have a small parking lot off of Ralston and a large, dog friendly patio and a full bar. They offer happy hour from 11am-6pm everyday, which is the best happy hour I've ever heard of! They have cheap snacks, tacos and drinks offered at that time, as well as, the regular menu items. We ordered the Doritos nachos with ground beef ($5.50), 2 soft chicken tacos for our daughter ($6), she loved that they came in their own taco truck holder! A draft beer ($4) and a frozen strawberry margarita ($7) off of the Happy Time menu. We also ordered an appetizer from the specials menu, poblano and Birria eggrolls ($12). And from the regular menu we ordered the poblano queso burger ($16) and the campechano taco (chorizo and carne asada, $4.75). We shared everything and it was all delicious! We loved the taco and the egg rolls the best! Our server was friendly and they brought the food out whenever it was ready which worked great for us because we were sharing everything. The restaurant is not large so, I could see how it could fill up easily and be busy. But, it was not crowded when we were there and the service was fast. We will definitely return for the happy hour and we want to try their brunch menu too! read more

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Tried Cochino for the first time and really enjoyed everything from sitting at the bar, chatting with the bartender to the food we tried. Ordered off the happy hour menu- Queso added chorizo and the chicken tinga soft tacos. Queso was great, I bet it would even be good without the chorizo but it did add a nice flavor. I loved the spice added to the crispy thin chips! The chicken soft tacos were ok. The chicken had nice flavor but the corn tortilla was a little greasy. It was lightly fried but still soft. Will be back for sure! read more

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Decent street style tacos, down the road from my house. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere can be a bit loud when the place is busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

A fun and delicious spot to eat at! They have great deals and Happy hour! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very fun but gentrified and less authentic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I liked the service, Food was good, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was a bit crowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall a great place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Obviously a great spot for happy hour because it's like everyday and then families - kids menu! Food is not traditional Mexican or even typical street tacos. Flavors could be a little bit better. However get the tacos shaggy style to make up for it. They had beans and cheese on another tortilla. Makes them more filling! The avocado tostado was not my favorite. I found it overly salty and the tostado kind of soggy. The family friendly environment makes up for it along with the happy hour and great drinks! They have a small parking lot up front but spots fill up fast so don't be surprise if you have to find street parking. Also follow the time limit. Arvada is constantly checking cars now in Olde Town area. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot for happy hour, brunch and/or football![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love the rotating frozen drink option, and the huevos rancheros is delish. We slept on this place too long, it's now definitely part of our rotation in olde town! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff is friendly, patio is dog friendly and the "inside" can be nice and cozy if need be or opened up as well which is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Outstanding tacos. We had initially planned on hitting up the 303 ramen but this had our name on it and proved a mighty opponent. We had a bar tender that was also a server and host. He nailed every bit with the best service we have seen in years. It's very warm inside and the chairs are comfortable. modern decorations and not loud music. read more

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A large selection of tequilas and mescal awaited me. Superb margaritas, made the way I asked for it. Tacos are good. Fish Taco, was delicious, as was the carne asada -- I don't think you can go wrong with any of the tacos. All are very solid traditional well made tacos at a reasonable price. Quick service. Cool bartender. Well done. read more

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The food is good and the service is incredible. The food can be greasy but that is what makes it amazing. The ambience is amazing you can sit outside of it is a nice day. If it is cold out you can sit inside or in there little inside outside room. The service is great people and friendly and dogs are allowed outside. The provided and menu for kids with a coloring picture on it and they give you markers. The food is so good and the tacos come in little taco trucks. I will be coming back to Cochino. read more

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Service 8/10 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere 8/10[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks 8/10 Tacos 3/10 Pricing $$$ It should be called "Cochino Bar" NOT "Cochino Taco" $5-$6 per taco is very disappointing for below average tacos. read more

This restaurant is a great Mexican restaurant, but it's best for happy hour. The green chili trader tots have a little kick to them. I loved. The tacos and tostada were terrific, but the burrito was alright. When I return, it'll be for happy hour, and I will not get the burrito. read more

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Absolutely outstanding skinny margarita's...Barria con Queso taco...the best... shaggy style chicken tingas?? so good... Ask for Tommy... he's THE BEST LOVE.THIS. PLACE ! read more

Best taco shop I've found yet.Great food and drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service and atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Came here for happy hour based on the recommendation of a coworker. Very cool vibes spot right on the edge of Old Town. The food and drink specials were a really good deal - most things were $6! I got the frozen pina pina and a frozen margarita with passionfruit, both tasty and higher quality then what you'd typically get at HH for $6. Our table shared a starter of queso with chorizo (tasty) and the elote corn. I'm a fan of elote but this one didn't hit home for me - it almost tasted a little mustardy? Everyone at the table then got tacos - the two tacos, one shaggy style, was more than enough for dinner. Would definitely come back here! read more

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I've ordered from here several times but today was my last. No chips came with the ridiculously small portion of Elote. My burrito didn't come with any sour cream or salsa like it always does either. The burrito is advertised as being covered in sauce, why is there a different level of quality when you order online? read more

Great happy hour that runs every day of the week! Service was great. We ordered the doritos nachos, two tacos, and chips and salsa. The nachos and tacos were great but the chips and salsa were impressively flavorless for $4. We ordered 4 margs total (frozen strawberry, frozen mango, spicy, and aloe) and none of them were good. A waitress had a shirt that said "worst margarita ever" and I have to agree, so I appreciate the honesty! read more

This new location of Cochino Taco really hit the spot. My friend and I had been at a dog park not too far away and were starving. Thankfully they have a nice outdoor patio that allows dogs and they were quick to get us our food! They have a great happy hour everyday so we shared the queso and I order the beef tacos shaggy style (aka soft shelled taco wrapped in a flour tortilla with beans and cheese). The tacos weren't anything that you couldn't get anywhere else but they did hit the spot! The queso was definitely above average queso... nice and cheesy with a little bit of heat thanks to the sauce addition at the top. The chips were also really good and had a nice spice as well thanks to the seasoning they added. read more

Cochino Taco - Happy hour shaggy style beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I don't often post reviews but I have been to this place three times now. These are hands down the best tacos I have ever had and it's not even close. The service is amazing. For some reason it's not nearly as busy here as it should be. Do yourself a favor and stop by this place! read more

Cochino Taco - Carne asada and a fried chicken taco. - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Best tacos in the Olde Towne Arvada area! Great selection, reasonably priced drinks, excellent margaritas, delicious salsa, and awesome tacos. Helpful service, and a fun, relaxed vibe. One of our go-to spots! read more

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So far, I'm loving this place! Didn't get any photos as yet. I was just too hungry... And thirsty! For their opening month, they are only open Tuesday through Saturday, but Happy Hour lasts ALL DAY! At least, that's what the bartender told us. Here's what my man and I tried: Drinks: The beer selection is pretty limited. I had the Happy Hour Frozen Paloma and the Sunny Girl Seltzer with Raspberry. The Palomas are STRONG. Be careful, because you could easily drink far too many of these... SO YUMMY! The Seltzer was very good as well. I liked that they add the flavor to the unflavored seltzer. It's a cool spin on a recently overdone drink. They didn't have the Passion Fruit flavoring as yet, so I'll have to try that one at a later date. Food: Happy Hour Doritos Nachos - Smaller portion I'm guessing, but it was definitely enough for an app. Traded out the Beef for the Seitan and it was pretty darn good, and also fairly spicy. Also had the Cotija Cheese Skirt taco and the 3 Sisters Veggie Burrito to go. Loved the taco, but then I'm partial to griddled cheese. The burrito had really good taste, I'm just not a big fan of squash and there was quite a bit in there. I'd probably ask for less squash and more beans if I get it again. Their veggie green chili was BOMB though, so I'm going to be getting that on pretty much everything on the menu that I can in the future. The parking is extremely limited, so be ready to park at the Elks Lodge paid parking lot not too far down the street. Unless you're lucky enough to grab one of the VERY few spaces in their parking lot, or on the street. I'm pretty darn excited about this new addition to Olde Town. Pics to come... Promise read more

Cochino Taco - Cochino Donkey Show (Mexican Mule... get it? Haha...) - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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First visit to this location, but I have been to the one on Broadway a few times. Unfortunately, there were some glaring differences in the quality and taste of the food. The good: The queso was spot on and comes served in a cast iron dish to keep it warm and is topped with pico, hot sauce and cilantro. The green chile tots were crunchy and smothered in flavorful chile. HH drinks were cheap and the frozen strawberry marg my wife had was good. Service was friendly and attentive as well. Not so good: The ratatouille tacos were very skimpy on the filling and came out cold. I know that these are happy hour tacos, but slightly more filling wouldn't hurt. The chips that came with the queso were over seasoned while the beef tacos were completely under seasoned (I scraped some of the chip seasoning onto the beef to flavor it). I'm being critical because their other location has been consistently good and I would expect the same from this location. I know this can be a great place if they dial in their food. The location is great and their patio space will be perfect in the summer time. For now, I will stick to the Broadway location. read more

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I've been to the location on Broadway but wanted to try this location and compare. It is the same menu at both locations. The food was really good! I'm glad this one is closer to be able to go to more often. read more

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The food here is awful! All random levels of heat, no flavor; green chile is a super thick almost gravy consistency with not even a hint of pork to be found in the version stated as having it. Service is not great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is insanely loud even when mostly empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here after a softball game with May daughter. I had a variety of tacos which included tinga (chicken), Al cabron (pork), Al pastor, pork and barbacoa (beef). Of the four the tinga was okay and so was the cabron, but both were a little light on flavor. The pastor and barbacoa however were very tasty. My daughter got the mas nachos burrito with carne asada. She enjoyed it but was surprised to find out it wasn't nachos with chips. Hence it is under the burrito section, the mas nachos burrito is not nachos. :) service was most excellent and the food came out fast. read more

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Ya...no. Wasn't what we wanted it to be and that's a huge bummer. Been eyeballing this place since the previous joint went out. My wife called an audible last Friday and we finally made it in. Space looks amazing and menu has potential -- service was lacking and food was subpar. However, happy hour! Not bad... good options for drinks and snacks. Kid's menu was pretty weak...but their meal came out warm atleast. Both of my wife's tacos were served cold and my tacos were bland. Not sure if we'll be back. read more

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