This is a go-to for date night! It's a small place and it would be nigh impossible to tolerate the wait for a party of more than 2 (often over an hour wait on weekends and no reservations taken). The Red Hot Blues appetizer is to die for, and the special margaritas are always great because you can pick what kind of tequila to have in it! It's generally crowded and a bit dark inside, so know that the ambiance is a bit more casual and rugged (like the real continental divide!) read more

I had heard great things about Continental Divide, but left feeling that it was a little over-hyped. Having been to many Tex-mex restaurants in Texas/Arizona (disclaimer: which definitely makes me biased), this isn't what I typically think of as Tex-mex. The margaritas come in 2 varieties: house (sweeter) and a more tangy sour option - both are good and worth trying. As for food, they have daily specials - we opted for the bacon quesadilla which was okay, but very shareable for 2 people. For entrees, my husband got the pork carnitas which were average, and I got the chicken fajitas. The fajitas didn't come out on a sizzling plate (like I typically expect) and came with onions and bell peppers as well as guac and black beans; it was pretty bland and didn't have that grilled flavor that I was hoping for. Overall, the food was kind of disappointing. read more

Quality and tasty food, but rather fancy for Mexican food. Also, not a fan of the pumpkin muffin thing.... that's breakfast, not a side for enchiladas...! read more

Specifically writing my first review just so I can call out Continental Divide for being a totally overrated sham. Sure, the mysterious non-sign and too-limited seating screams "exclusive" loud enough for gullible Virginians who fancy themselves cosmopolitan to think it's worth the long wait. It's not. See that one star? That's for putting on such a successful hoax. Nice job, CD. I'd wanted to try out the place for a while, but the lines were always intimidatingly long, and they don't take reservations (more trickery!). My boyfriend and I finally were hungry enough at an early enough hour on a Friday (6 PM) to beat the line. Well, we did beat the line, but that didn't stop the hostess from taking 10 minutes just to GREET us, let alone take our names and tell us there would be a 15 minute wait. Okay, I see a margarita bar. We'll wait. Well, my first margarita (the higher end version with real ingredients instead of mix) was pretty good -- not the best I've had in my life, but certainly better than most. The one star can be for that too. At this point, I was willing to forgive the bartender for not asking if I wanted salt (I did), then not putting it on. Unfortunately, I wasn't after the second margarita -- after I requested salt for the second, I saw the bartender actually put salt on the rim, mix the ingredients, shake it with the SALTED glass, then pour my newly sodium-infused drink into another salted glass. Maybe that's how they do it in Texico?, I thought. Well I hope not, because it tasted awful. Had to ask him to remake it, which he did. We were seated when they said we'd be, roughly 30 minutes after arriving. Boyfriend and I order loaded nachos and some beef enchilada special. Nachos arrive first soon enough (~10 minutes), they are remarkably mediocre for a place that specializes in Mexican-American food (I've had better nachos both at South Street Brewery and Devil's Backbone). My boyfriend muses that the ingredients are Costco product. His hypothesis is confirmed after the disgusting enchilada (??) arrives. Not only is the ground beef positively grade school cafeteria quality, but there are so many hot peppers in the thing, it's practically inedible. The heat didn't add any flavor; it was just pointless, overpowering heat. They even managed to make the rice & beans flavorless. I am rarely one to refuse a carry-out bag when there is food left over, but we left about half of what we ordered on the table. Best part was when our server returned silently to drop off our credit card and receipt after paying, then turned and walked off before we had the chance to tell her that she gave us SOMEONE ELSE'S CARD. Nice one. It took at least another 5 minutes before we could flag her down to tell her what had happened. I would go to Guadalajara or Aqui Es Mexico any day over this awfulness. Who am I kidding, I'd even go to Chi-Chi's (R.I.P.) or Taco Bell first. If you're in the area, check out Wild Wings by the train station, or Mel's Cafe, Bella's, or Maya just down the street. All better than Continental Divide. Don't Get In Here! read more

My biggest complaint about continental divide is that they don't sell their "Wait a minute" sauce. Like seriously what do I have to do to make that happen??? Never had a bad meal here and the margaritas.... best I've ever had! You've got to get their early or be prepared to have a marg at the door when you go. It's small but worth the wait! read more

If you don't know going in, the t-shirts they sell will tell you: Too Small, Too Noisy, Too Crowded, TOO BAD!!! All true. If you can't handle noisy and crowded, don't go. If you do go, you'll be rewarded with great margaritas and about the best bang for the buck you can get. We had four, each had a couple drinks, split two apps, and an entree each. $84 before tip (a fairly generous tip for our friendly, knowledgeable and attentive waitress). The tuna tostadas and the southwestern meatloaf were both excellent. You're not gonna do any better for around $20 a head. read more

Yes, this place is loud - read the t-shirt on the wall - tough luck. All my many, many, many experiences here have been nothing less than a blast. The Divide is more of an experience than a restaurant. True, it is louder than holy hell, but who cares with such fantastically biting margaritas? Now on to their pièce de résistance: all that is the tuna tostada. I get mine with 86 goat cheese, sub jack. This amazing dish now fires on all cylinders. It has the creamy texture of the jack, the heft of the black bean puree, crunch of the tortilla and the amazing taste / texture of sushi-grade tuna. For a pairing, I strongly suggest 2-3 Herradura Anejo margaritas (with Cointreau, of course). Dollar for dollar, Continental Divide is my favorite restaurant in Charlottesville; regardless of hearing and voice loss. read more

Overall the experience was pretty good. The service was a little slow and my daughter was not a big fan of her bean burrito. It was bizarre she couldn't order it without giants strips of portobello mushrooms. I actually liked her burrito, but it wasn't 'teenager' friendly. I had the chicken enchilada dish which was excellent. I recommend cleaning the bathroom more frequently and using an air freshener. read more

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The best Tex-Mex restaurant in Charlottesville has a neon sign with a simple message "Get In Here." Continental Divide is small and loud and perfect. Unless you arrive before 6 or after 9, grab a house margarita from the bar because you are in for a 30+ minute wait. Totally worth it, I promise. The service ranges from "I'm just here to deliver your food" to casually friendly, but always efficient. I have never waited more than 15 minutes after ordering. Start with the Red Hot Blues: blue corn tortilla chips with melty goat cheese and red onion. Santa Fe Enchiladas are my go to entrée. Be sure to eat the pumpkin muffin-somehow it just works with the spicy, cheesy flavors of the dish. I usually eat half and save the rest for later. They taste even better cold the next day. read more

I try to never give a 5 star to any place the first time I've been there. The continental divide was so close to being the exception to the rule. This place does ozze excellence. First impressions, are they don't need to advertise. I could not find the sign. I basically went into the place that 7 other people walked into while I looked around like an idiot for a sign. Food/Drinks The place has a cool menu with lots of fun fussion type dishes. They also have a whole shelf for tequillia. I came for an apitizer and a drink or two while waiting for some friends to get off work. My first appitiezer (a shrimp and mango quesadia) was incredibly superb. My first drink, an 1800 with GM, was also great. I liked it so much and ate it so fast I decided to push my luck and I got two more drinks and another apetizer. However, this seond round was between medioicre to bad. I swear they put a ton of sour mix in my drinks even though I made sure to tell the bar tender how much I loath it. This had to be just a miscommunication. The second appitizer was the blue corn nachoes with goat cheese on them and it was just not good. All in all because the first round was so good I totally give this place the benifit of the doubt and almost still would give it 5 stars, The service was good and freindly and the place was very well kept and had a good vibe. I'd recommend for a date or for just even going out. The prices aren't super great but they are about average. I think I spent 40 bucks on two appitizers and 3 drinks. Which isn't that sabby. read more

Fancy mexican cuisine in an extremely casual, hole-in-the-wall space. I ordered the tuna tostada - it was phenomenal. This dish would've cost me at least $25 in California - here it's a little less than $12. They placed two chunks of ahi tuna steak (which were perfectly seared on the outside and raw on the inside) on top of two tostadas; then they drizzled over the entire dish black bean and red pepper puree, and sprinkled creamy goat cheese on top. My description doesn't do it justice. Presentation was visually appealing (it was art really) and taste buds were very happy. Takeaway: I need to move to Virginia -- good prices for delicious food; Cville residents are truly winning. Other things to note: service was stellar; they have a TV over the bar; credit cards are accepted; and, casual dress is plenty appropriate. Enjoy! read more

I'm a townie. I was born here. It's surprising that until this year I'd never set foot into Continental Divide, the small narrow restaurant located next to a tailor shop on West Main Street Charlottesville across from the Amtrak station. I'd heard stories though, from friends and family. The crowd, the noise. It's all true. I know people who are also either from here or long time residents who've never been. I think this has a lot to do with the lack of a marquee, a sign out front titillating a human being to come inside and see what all the fuss is about. The only thing that might grab a passersby's attention would be the warm blue neon "get in here" sign that resides in the window and glows after the sun goes down. Inside it's dark and pretty noisy. You'll probably find yourself queued up at the door awaiting a seat. That's fine, relax. Talk amongst yourselves or if your alone just wait for one of the lovely hostesses to notice you and seat you at the bar. You're not in any hurry, or maybe if you are you shouldn't be: Because I think that's the thing. This is a great place to relax and let your guard down. Have I mentioned the margaritas? I'm not a mixed drink person and have never been; yet I have taken to these things as of late. Smitten with them in the way an adolescent boy is with a curvy brown eyed girl. The crusty salt, the sweet tang and punch. They are like kisses on a summer evening. I haven't really explored the menu. I love, I adore the beef tacos. They are of a plentiful size and savory taste. Also, I have not plunged into the many varieties of tequilas that are available at the bar. Whatever the elixir is that inhabits the house margarita is fine and good with me. I enjoy the bar. A booth is nice and I prefer it when we are with company or I'm alone with the lady but I like sitting at the bar. The gentleman bartending is warm and attentive and gregarious. I like watching the routine he preforms over and over as one patron after another orders the same drink and he begins turning chilled tumblers upside down into a pillar of salt. I like peering through the window at the end of the bar that leads into the kitchen where it's nothing but asses and elbows going on back there and the chefs are desperately trying to keep up with incoming orders. And guests keep piling up at the door. The students aren't even in town! If you're lucky you'll get into a conversation with a stranger. Maybe a WASPY couple who live here part time. You'll talk about weddings and real estate. Or a friend of a friend will walk in and you'll pass a few words. Chit chat even though she's not the most loveable character in the world. You might share a smile with a waitress as she stands on the balls of her feet trying to slip herself between the crowded seating to deliver a meal. It's a great place on a Friday evening. read more

First, and far most importantly, Continental Divide has my vote for the best margaritas in town. They're not too sweet and not too tangy, with just the right amount of tequila and salt. Delicious. As a couple other people have mentioned, there isn't a ton of seating, maybe 6-7 booths and a handful of tables. But if you have to wait at the bar, they're really just doing you a favor and giving you a socially acceptable reason to have another margarita. The service is good, both quick and capable. The place gets busy and so do they, but they're always keeping an eye on you. The atmosphere is perfect for Friday post-work dinner and drinks. Of course, the food lives up to the high expectations set by the margaritas. This isn't your typical "Mexican" or "Tex-Mex" place, although I'm not sure those designations really mean much anymore. You'll find bison on the menu (the bison nachos are to die for) and some of the dishes come with a side pumpkin muffin (don't question it; just thank them for the deliciousness). The veggie fajitas have an interesting mix of veggies (including squash and mushrooms) but are perfectly cooked and so well-seasoned you might wonder why such veggies aren't always included in fajitas. If you're craving cheese, the Santa Fe is basically a giant, hot plate of melty goodness. The portions are generous and I've never walked out hungry, in fact I've never even had room for dessert. Don't forget to check the menu posted above each booth for the daily specials. Tips: Look for the "Eat in Here" neon sign from the road, park across the street at the Amtrack station or behind the building, ask for sour cream if you want it, and remember they don't split checks (although they will take multiple cards), so come prepared, or with someone willing to pick up the bill. read more

I try to always start with what I DO like about a place. The margaritas were great. 4.5 stars out of 5. The only way they could have been better was if the bartender made his own sour mix. Or maybe he did? But my biggest pet peeve is a bartender who sucks. You sit at the bar for a relaxed, fun setting. Preferably to laugh. That may sound harsh and he didn't suck, but he could have been a lot better. We had to literally flag him down and ask him for everything- annoying. We wanted our tuna sashimi cooked just a hare more on our totada (probably annoying to the chef, I know) but the bartender just takes the fish off the plate and walks away leaving the saucey totada to turn to soup while we waited on our fresh dish. Wave my hand 10 mins later- can you come get this plate of slop out from in Front of us please? Can we get silverware? Ok, how about a plate? Excuse me, can we get another drink please? So he was just clueless to the basics of hospitality. Explains why the bar was empty when we left at 930pm on a Saturday. Menu and decor have been the exact same for 10 years. With so many fantastic dines in the 'Ville, Contenental Divide needs to step it up. You've got Stiff competition out there. read more

Bummer. Usually the Yelp reviews don't let me down. I had a hard time finding the place. I expected to see a sign that said "Continental Divide" on the outside. The only thing I saw was something that said "Come eat in here" (or something similar). Maybe I came on an off-night or maybe the Yelpers were swayed by the good drinks (Margaritas). I sample the Fajitas and they came cold and didn't have much meat. I also had the Bison Chili. It was actually better than the Fajitas but just slightly better than average. Maybe if I consumed a couple of Margaritas before the meal then the meal would have tasted better :D The price of the meals seemed priced on par with other Mexican restaurants. So, I will probably not be back for an entree but maybe for some drinks and MAYBE an appetizer. It's also pretty loud in here (I didn't based my review on that). Just a heads up! read more

CD is a great value. Tex-Mex that delivers exactly what you would expect. The meats are well seasoned, food is fresh and the house made sauces range from mild to very hot. The Thai Chicken Burrito is insane! I refused for years because it breaks tradition; I cant get that time back! read more

Meh. I've experienced better. The food is not that great. I've eaten there twice now and it's just not as good as I expected. The one thing I had that I really enjoyed was the Nachos appetizer. I had the tuna tostada and was very disappointed. They have their tequila selection going for them, that's for sure. But you can't go with groups which sort of negates the tequila factor. It's a good place to try for sure, but not the best Mexican in Cville. I like the atmosphere for when I want a night out in Cville. read more

Second time eating dinner here. Love the ambience. Strong drinks and super tasty food. Great service. I ordered their beef tacos with cilantro instead of lettuce. To die for! Don't forget to ask for their homemade hot sauce... They're very SPICY but go hand in hand with their meals. read more

Continental Divide - Beef tacos with rice and beans and a side of cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is our favorite restaurant in town!! They have the best margarita's we've ever had. They are made with fresh ingredients, and you can select your tequila from a huge list. Nice to have a drink that is made properly, and not from some store-bought mix. The food is also great! We've never had a bad dish here. Great flavor, not overpowering, always cooked just right. The tuna and the pork tacos are highly recommended! They don't take reservations, which is kind of annoying, so be prepared to wait 30 minutes to an hour most times. While waiting, you can get a drink from the bar though. However, we have found that a lot of people who eat here are extremely rude, and they will often times try to cut past you to get to the bar ahead of you, and jump ahead of you on the list of people waiting for a table. So don't be afraid to call them out on it, or mention it to the wait staff. The waitstaff is very friendly, and will move them back to the appropriate place on the list if necessary. read more

Went here for dinner last night. I'm an out-of-towner here for work until about February, so I had to find a good place to get some pretty solid Mexican food, because the keys to fighting the feeling of being homesick are comfort food and comfort drink. I had the Santa Fe enchiladas, and they were very good, even though I'm more of a fan of tomatillo sauce with my enchiladas than chili sauce. Pricing was excellent, as were the margaritas. I basically chose this place based on the hilarious response by the ownership to an absurd one-star review on Yelp, and they didn't disappoint. I don't know how you could not have a good time here. Good music, sports on TV, good drinks, good food, friendly staff. A little tough to find, but once you see the neon "GET IN HERE" sign, you know you're in the right place. Will definitely be back! read more

We like eating here, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Recently, though, we've had a problem with the bar service. A drink that's usually $9.50 was billed at $11. Another time it was $10. During our most recent visit, I ordered another margarita; the second drink was weak and had no salt on the rim. It was sloppy looking. We love this place, but I think the bar folks need some attention. Otherwise, I'd give 5 stars. PB read more

I've been here a couple of times and loved it in terms of food, margaritas, and atmosphere. I'm especially enthralled by its enigmatic location--the little things in life, you know? A good gal pal and I like to meet here weekly to catch up over drinks and good food. I would recommend getting the red hot blues, which are tortilla chips topped with goat cheese, jack cheese, and onions aka swoon city and pork tacos, mm dat meat. If you get the tacos, don't forget to ask for the mango salsa, which is the perfect addition. These are my favorites, but you can't really go wrong with the rest of the menu. In terms of drinks, if you don't take advantage of their array of tequila options--whether this is in shot or margarita form--I'm shaking my head at you. The venue is tiny and rambunctious, which can be good or bad, depending on what you're looking for. If your party's bigger than 6, try something else. Gentlemen (or ladies!), not the best place to get to know a lady friend/gentleman caller, but I'd say great place after you've been on a couple dates. It's ideal for a small group of friends looking to relax in an upbeat place. Sounds counterintuitive, but it makes sense once you get there, and trust me, it's worth going. read more

Went for dinner on a Friday night. Got the veggie fajitas and had them made vegan. The guacamole that came with was fantastic. Definitely recommend this dish to vegans. Recommend getting extra tortillas and black beans, definitely can get 6 tacos out of this dish. Enjoy! read more

Here's a place where the food, drinks and atmosphere really sell themselves. An unmarked location other than the neon green "Get In Here" sign, you wouldn't know to go unless somebody took you there. But if you go once you're definitely going back. One of the best margarita's in Charlottesville--make it "special" with fresh lime juice and not well triple sec for 1.50$ extra I would highly recommend. You have to try the red hot blues--one of my favorite starters ever. So cheesy, the goat cheese, chives, diced onions on top perfectly accents the seasoned chips. Everything I've tried has been very good--but my favorite are the beef tacos--try a little danger sauce if you like things hot. They also frequently have awesome limited menu items on their specials list tacked to a small bulletin at each table. The restaurant is very small though, without very many tables getting very crowded quickly--if you're trying to go Thursday-Saturday expect a long wait. However once you do get a table it creates for a very cool dining environment. Only downside to it is that it can cramp up the space making it difficult for servers to get around which can slow service a bit. Awesome place overall. read more

Amazing! This is a great restaurant: good food, great prices, amazing staff, and the best selection of quality tequila in town! As many reviews note (and some seem to complain about), the restaurant itself is small in size. But if you think that effects the overall quality of a restaurant, there are plenty of big but crappy Mexican restaurants in town who would love to serve you your cheap margaritas. But if you want knowledgeable staff, delicious food, and a speak-easy feel instead.. Continental Divide will always win out. read more

The pork tacos were amazingly tasty. However I give this place three stars because they do not/cannot split the bill amongst multiple party members. It took our party of 8 to figure it out. read more

Showed up just before 5:00 to avoid the rush only to be told they have no high chairs or seating for our toddler. I get that this is a place with no sign and that they really want that indie vibe, but seriously? read more

Probably the best Mexican food in Charlottesville, although there's usually a wait and the staff prides itself on being brusque. I went here with a group of friends who absolutely love this restaurant. The interior is very small - something the restaurant plays up - so if you're forced to wait at the front you'll be bumped into by everyone at the bar and the servers. Once we were seated, the server took our orders. We ordered the Red Hot Blues appetizer and I ordered the Pulled Pork Tacos. Our colorful appetizers (it's essentially chips and dip) were very tasty and warm. My tacos consisted of shredded pork, slow cooked with chilies and garlic, wrapped in flour tortillas with jack cheese, corn salsa, lettuce and mango vinaigrette, served with rice and beans. The flavors seemed to blend together a bit, but overall it was a lot better than most Mexican places. The margaritas their specialty, and although I'm not a huge fan others at the tables loved them. About the staff - if you walk in unaware of their attitude, you'll probably think that they're rude. Actually, they play that up because the local clientele loves it, although they can go off on you if you're being unreasonable (there's a great yelp review further down with the owners responding to a one star review that's hilarious). They also are adamantly against splitting checks so don't even try it. Just roll with it and have fun. In sum, if you go with the flow and arrive early, you'll have a good and tasty time. read more

The Tuna Tostada is one of my favorite meals in Charlottesville! 2 sushi grade pieces of tuna seared on top of 2 crunchy tostadas with black bean puree, a sweet red pepper sauce on top and goat cheese. I always get this and will give the Divide 5 stars just for this dish. Besides the Tuna Tostada, the Divide has a fun atmosphere for a dinner with friends or for a less akward first date. It's small and noisy-ish, but I find the smallness cosy, and the noise level to be just right. The booths are big, wooden, and awesome. Sometimes the wait is long because it's a popular place, so get there early if you want to avoid it on the weekends! I've heard the margaritas are awesome, but I've yet to try. The Divide is also marked only by a sign that says "Get in Here" and you definitely should!! read more

What a great place. Incredible selection of margaritas and great food. Margaritas are based on your choice of tequila and your choice of mixers. We had the special which that night was house tequila with the premium mixers. They were excellent. I had a cup of the chili as a starter. I was the best restaurant chili I have had in a long time. Mostly beef with just a bit of black beans. Not too hot but had a nice amount of kick. I had the carnitas and my wife had beef tacos. Both were delicious. We shared a hot brownie sundae. They make their own brownies and use local ice cream. A wonderful combination. The server was very nice and helpful. All and all a great place. read more

This place sort-of represents what annoys me most about the Charlottesville food scene. It has this aggressive "if you don't like us then get the fuck out" vibe (complete with t-shirts that say so much) but on weekends it's overflowing with snappy-dressed wannabe yuppies. I guess you can't regulate the desire for a loud tex mex affair, but then again, can you? Or "should you?" is maybe the better question. When I came here I sat at the bar and ate nachos and drank beer, around 6pm in the summer, and it was quite nice. The flavors were bold and spoke for the aesthetic, but clearly, the menu manages the clientele: who wants to pay $9 for a shot of tequila? Moreover, of those people, who finds novelty in constantly yelling over the ricocheting chatter of a hardwood shotgun bar? I don't, personally, and even though "that's the point," it's the idea that this nuts-to-you approach would be awesome in a bigger city with some sort of niche crowd that keeps things interesting. I don't find a swarm of teal silk shirts and cocktail dresses very interesting. I'm mostly speaking towards the nightlife. I'd come back for the food, and really, the space is tactfully arranged and the bartender was cool. Oh, and the salsas in squeeze bottles are insane. But I'm not a fan of the unpretentious via pretension angle. So I can't say "Yay! I'm a fan." read more

Not your traditional Mexican restaurant, this place has it's own character. Decent vegetarian options. read more

If you are looking for a mexican restaurant, don't go here. The side dishes were disappointing. The food itself was okay but nothing to write home about. If you want to drink tequila, they have an extensive list which might be a reason to go here. Overall, it is about what your expectations are when you walk in. A great place to drink tequila, not to eat. read more

Continental Divide - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

No sign outside, parking in the back and a no nonsense decor. The focus is food and it rightfully so. Tex Mex fusion style cooking that pulls no punches with the spices. Not a place that I would take my mother who thinks ketchup is spicy. Not a problem for me however, I enjoy the heat. We started with a quesadilla that had mango and spice that blended excellently together. I had the braised beef tacos for my meal and my girlfriend had the famous tuna tostada we heard so much about. The beef was fork tender and moist and the refried beans were made fresh not a kicked up canned side dish. I added a touch of the habanero sauce that I think is made in house and it was great. The tostada had perfectly cooked tuna served at medium rare which preserved the fresh taste. We followed all of this with a couple shots of tequila from the menu of about 50-70 different bottles and a couple of margaritas. Excellent presentation and excellent food. I will definitely be coming back again and again. read more

Fun bar that I'd like to revisit to try other food and tequila! Expansive tequila list and knowledgeable bar tender. A slightly older crowd than The Corner but not as polished/yuppie as bars on the Downtown Mall. A friend from undergrad came with me, and the visit brought back days of our fav shot to order - just a little classier. It's all in the details - A little hard to find with poor signage except for the menu on a piece of computer paper that was taped to the outside. + Appreciated the hooks underneath the bar for bags. - No story or explanation as to why it is a tequila bar, which it seems to merit because the concept is pretty unique. + Learned a lot about the subtle nuances of aged tequila. Ordered a standard margarita mix but with top shelf Patron. Very smooth yet strong. - Texas hummus was pretty much normal hummus, but with a lot of garlic and tortilla chips. Got confused when I ordered it because I thought it would be Texas Caviar (one of my fav chip dips with black beans and salsa). + Taco options looked intriguing though! read more

3.5 stars. Fun, laid-back atmosphere, sometimes loud and crowded. Great margaritas, (probably cause for the former comment.) Don't go expecting ultra-authentic Mexican food. This is tex-mex, but it's not in Texas or anywhere near, so I'm not really sure quite what it is. But it's cheesy, crunchy and delicious (notably, the Tuna Tostada) and quite well-priced. read more

Good place for margaritas with a large selection of tequilas, but of course you pay for it if you want the premium tequilas. Good nachos and pork tacos are not bad. Always crowded though. read more

1. The house margarita 2. Sante fe enchiladas 3. Red hot blues 4. The homemade hot sauces 5. The house margarita again. I recommend at least 2-3 of them!! Need I say more? "Get in here" read more

Utterly delicious, affordably priced, nearly perfect meals! Unlike most restaurants, Continental Divide actually puts real beef in their beef tacos to the point that they are mostly beef! My mouth is just watering thinking about them actually... Any place that puts goat cheese on nachos will have a place in my heart forever, and the red onions just make the red hot and blue nachos sing! My husband and I always share any of their entrees because they are so hearty, so it's a rare day when we spend more than $20. The downside is the smallness of the restaurant, so be sure to be there at 6 or earlier if you want to sit and eat right away. Since they have such an incredible tequila selection, feel free to sit at the bar and sample if you have to wait. All I have to say is, Get In Here!!! read more

pros: This is a pretty simple place; what you see is what you get. I saw a lot of drinks on the drink list -- this will have to wait til next time I'm there. Whatever I'm having at Continental Divide next, I'm going to add dessert. The night we went, we got a slice of ice cream cake that was way better than the rest of our meal. I loved that slice of cake with all my heart. cons: I guess your dessert shouldn't taste better than the rest of your meal, not at a place not known for their desserts. The rest of the food was just alright -- nachos, enchiladas, and pork tacos. The pork tacos did not taste half as nice as the ones from El Puerto. I hate it when meat doesn't get a lot of love. overall: Maybe this is a dessert and drinks place? I have no idea yet. I need to hear from some other users that it's not just me who hit a crazy cake jackpot. read more