I recently hired Nopalito's to cater an event. I would highly recommend this fabulous local…read morerestaurant for your catering needs. Milton was a breeze to work with. He took my order efficiently and explained how and when I would pay and how the set up would work. On the day of the event they were on time and we had everything we needed. Everything was disposable so I didn't have to worry about returning anything. The food was wonderful, with all of the guests commenting on the quality. The portions were generous and no detail was left undone. Thank you, Milton and crew, for a job very well done!

Wow! I'm really impressed again. The owners definitely took my previous review seriously. I brought…read moremy family in, and things were awesome just like they were in the past. Still great food, excellent service is back, and always a chill place to hang. Thanks!

Grace was not only friendly, but an exceptional bartender. The way she pours a rimmed marg is…read morebeyond not only this establishment, but other taco places in boulder as well. The food and service all around was amazing but Grace was top shelf.

I had high hopes based on all the reviews I read but was disappointed. The tacos (I ordered…read morechicken, pork, and shrimp) were not that good and overpriced. The nacho chips were overly greasy. One of our servers incessantly interrupted our table's conversations to ask if we wanted to order anything else. I don't mind getting checked in on once in a while but over 5 times in the span of about an hour was a little much. The silver coin margarita was decent, so a star for that. The ambiance was casual. The bathroom (one person stall) wasn't very clean. Unlikely I'll be back.

Nice spot in Boulder and perfect for what we needed! Lively enough, good drinks (pitcher of spicy…read moremargs for the table), and bright, colorful vibes. It was a Friday night so we were happy to get in at all and be seated quickly. While we dined inside, their patio looked awesome too. Service was friendly, a tiny bit slow, exacerbated by how hungry I was. But nothing to worry about there as we got chips and queso and their salsa trio to start which were all delicious. If you're between those two, get the salsas. The green one in particular was delicious. The spicy margs were pretty good, not that spicy, but good. The tajin rim option was a nice touch. I got the chicken enchiladas and they were fine. I was hoping for a little more flavor with the 'Christmas style' red and green chiles.. it was more like a mole sauce and green chiles? I would go green chiles only next time. Actually the best part of the whole plate was their pinto beans that were very flavorful and spicy as well. I got all the spicy things, I'm realizing. All told, nice spot in Boulder that I enjoyed!

My friends and I were in town and after a long day of travel we decided to explore and find…read moresomewhere to eat and damn did this place hit the spot! Very vibey in terms of its location, decor, and lively atmosphere. The four of us were sat inside at a big booth (though the patio looked delightful so maybe next time). We were all starving to put an immediate order in for the salsa flight and queso. Loved all of the above. We also put in a big pitcher of their house marg, spicy version. I thought those to be good too - not overly sweet. As for entres, the steak tacos were incredible. I was really impressed with the cut and cook of the steak. Prepared so well. And let me tell you they don't short you one portions. The taco orders come with griddled tortillas, long grain rice, cabbage escabeche, and salsa. I left full and very satisfied.

Came by for dinner on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded. That being said, the host was so…read moregreat and was able to get us a table after a short wait! We used their online qr code ordering system which was extremely easy and made ordering as a group (and paying separately) extremely convenient. I ordered a small guacamole and chips and a margarita to start. The guac was flavorful and had the perfect amount of kick to it without being overwhelming and the margarita was very balanced and not overly sweet which I definitely prefer! For my tacos I ordered the carne asada, carnitas, and pork belly. They were all delicious but the pork belly was definitely a standout with a wonderfully glazed pork belly that was tender but crispy at the same time and the addition of some pickled red onions for an extra flavor and textural element. If ordering tacos, they recommend anywhere from 3-5 on average as they are on the smaller side around 3-4 bites each. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely come back for more of those pork belly tacos!

This place has a great location and plenty of seatings. It has a great ambiance and you can order…read morethrough your phone as well as pay through your phone. While the place is convenient, I wouldn't recommend this place if you're a die hard foodie. If you just want to hang and have drinks this place is great for that, however the food is rather a disappointment. The tacos are way overpriced for what they give you, there's barely any meat/filling in these tacos and I always leave hungry. Good tacos are hard to find in Boulder but there are better tacos than this place.

Sadly can't recommend this place. The night I went the whole restaurant was being ran by teen boys,…read morewhich is fine. They were working really hard and trying their best, but there was no adult to assist them in the front and it was a super busy night. They were very young and there were issues that were arising that needed adult guidance. I can't even comment if the food was good or not because I left before I got it. The first time my tacos came out it was only half of the order and there was a large, super moldy lime on my taco. I told the young boy and he was very polite about it took it back to the kitchen, but then a few seconds later just brought the same tacos out. I told him I didn't want the same food and wanted it fresh, that might be dramatic for most but for me with an immune disorder i can't risk it. I waited for a while, but I was turned off enough by the whole situation that I didn't wanna eat there anymore so I just left no refund or anything. Sad, I wanted to like this place.

This is the best food in North Boulder. Everything is extremely fresh and made to order, very…read moreauthentic and seasoned perfectly. All of the tortillas, chips, sauces and salsas are handmade. Honestly the chips are addicting! I had the burrito bowl, my son had the street tacos and my husband had the burrito. All were awesome. Don't forget to try the churros too! I would eat here every day if I could.

Another fun evening at Santo for Happy Hour. We were there early enough to get our favorite seats…read morein the roomy big area along the east wall. Plenty of table space to lay out all of our food and drink choices at once to browse. My husband chose a dark lager and I had my fave Jamaica Agua Fresca, house made. We chose newer items we love though our old faves are still around too. Tonight we had the media lunas, the bbq wings and the pork adovada nachos which has quite a kick. Turns out, this was a huge portion for happy hour but we know these items travel well so we brought them home to finish tomorrow. It's always so much fun here, the staff is friendly and more than competent. The other diners tend to be friendly and those wanting to avoid the children in this family friendly spot in north Boulder can get their seats at the cool bar with so many options to drink and a staff of knowledgeable bartenders.

Wanted a new experience, so we checked out the menu for this new restaurant and it looked tasty…read moreenough to give it a shot on a Sunday afternoon. We walked in and at first it seemed like it had a decent vibe. I had actually been to this location before when it was a different restaurant. Seems like this spot changes ownership pretty frequently, which in hindsight probably says something. Right away we noticed a bunch of tables, especially the booths, still hadn't been bussed. We were told to "sit anywhere," but the only clean tables available were high tops and we wanted a booth, so we waited for the busser, who moved at a pace that honestly felt unbelievable. He seemed to be clearing tables one cup and one plate at a time, walking each item individually back to the kitchen. It was painfully inefficient. It was obvious both he and the girl at the bar saw us standing there waiting for a booth to be cleared, but nobody seemed concerned about it. Eventually the table was finally cleared, but then it sat there dirty for a long time without being wiped down. At that point we just sat anyway, assuming someone would quickly come over and clean it once they saw guests sitting there. In most restaurants, that's standard. Not here. After waiting even longer, I finally asked for a rag so I could wipe the table down myself. The response I got back was rude: "Why don't you just sit at one of the tables that's already clear?" That pretty much sealed it for us. The vibe was off from the second we walked in, and you could feel the lack of care throughout the whole place. At that point we didn't even want to order food because it already felt like the experience was headed downhill. We got up and left. Honestly, I'm glad we did. Service and atmosphere usually reflect what's happening behind the scenes, and I had zero confidence the food experience would've been any different. After leaving, we went to El Centro instead and had a much better experience. I'd recommend choosing that over this place any day of the week. Giving people a good dining experience really isn't that complicated. Sometimes it honestly feels like restaurant staff have never gone out to eat themselves and experienced what good hospitality actually feels like. Unfortunately this place completely missed the mark. We won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend it.

Nov thru April order the pozole it's the best I have ever had. Love this place so good.read more

Excellent! Fresh, fast, friendly and a great "after work" kinda hidden hangout. Outside patio is a…read morebonus, plenty of space. Nestled inside a plaza, it's a hidden gem we will be back for.

I had been to the Lafayette location more than a decade ago and never returned. It simply did not…read moresuit me at all. I recently saw that a different family group operated this one in a very convenient part of Boulder so I decided to give it a try. A favorite classic family run restaurant with a similar menu had closed in 2014 after being in operation for 20 years. We missed that sort of menu. This is it, all the way to type of sopapillas and the classic plates with rice and beans , sauce and melted cheese. The family appeal carries through from hosts to servers to clearing staff. The menu is large though it appears that most only vary by central item. The entrees all come with the same sides and a sauce. Next time I will ask for light sauce as it pretty much buried my tamales. They need to stand out and shine and I love the taste of masa. The server was right on the spot with our drinks and we had a comfortable and clean booth. Chips and salsa were at the table as we were seated. They are plainer than some in town but still fresh and classic and free, just like Casa Alvarez, our old classic. The place was buzzing with customers young and old a perfect place for a comfortable and swiftly served meal. The space filled up quickly and though they have an enclosed patio and an open patio, not a soul for takers including us, on a 30° degree evening with a "breeze" so there was a line for tables as we left. We'll be back in a warmer weather and customize our plates a bit. It's friendly and filling and for anyone. And easy on the wallet too. Nice to have a family friendly spot like this in an easy to park shopping center with McGuckins in the lead.

Efrain's in Boulder shines with great service and very good cocktails but the food is decent at…read more3/5--solid but not standout. It reminded me of Mexican food I could get at any chain restaurant. I ordered Efrain's burrito which was basically pork chile verde, rice, beans with a tortilla and cheese. It was big and filling but nothing special. Their extra spicy salsa had an intense flavor of cumin and possibly chicken stock, it was okay. We were looking for a lively place with good food and a nice patio and were directed here. It wasn't lively and the patio was more relaxed than anything else. If you are looking for a family meal of very toned down Mexican food, this is your place.