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Fritangas Mexican Restaurant Thornton

3.6 (91 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Huevos rancheros with steak
Josh M.

Service was great. They catered to me even though I didn't speak Spanish which was awesome. Very friendly staff. Came with free tortilla chips and some very tasty (and spicy) salsa. I ordered the huevos rancheros with steak. Breakfast is served all day. Will be back for sure even though it's a 30 minute drive from my home.

mango margarita
Jessica J.

Yum! A friend and I went here for happy hour/dinner and I really enjoyed it. The service was super kind and they checked in on us often. The food and my marg was yummy and it all felt like it was worth its price. Not to mention, they play some good ass music in there haha. Would recommend this place, and I hope to go here again soon. I'm a sucker for good Mexican food. Probably one of the better Mexican food places I've been to in Colorado. I live in Lafayette, so it fulfilled something I've been lacking for a bit. Would recommend.

Caritas Chimichanga
Pam M.

I can't understand why this place isn't packed all the time. The service is amazing and the food is always delicious. And beautifully presented. You won't regret visiting this hidden gem before it becomes super popular!

Meat Galore!
Brian C.

Bacon breakfast burrito was outstanding! I have had a few breakfast wraps in my day.. this was a winner. The amount off meat was unexpected. This will definitely be a weekend "go-to" Clean too.

Ashley L.

Visiting as a large group, we found this gem in the Airbnb neighborhood. Service, ambiance fit accordingly. We were all satisfied with service and food. Mango margarita is chefs kiss.

Hamburger and fries

This is my first time at this location despite being excited since before they opened up, I should have came sooner, the service was great. I really like what they've done with the place, it's, large and plenty of available seating, definately the type of restaurant that can benefit from every single customer specially during these times. The service was quick , timely and friendly. The food came out fairly quick and waitress checked in a coupe times, was hardly any customers but they started arriving for lunch atnoon. They have a large menu and wide variety for different pallettes. I was so amazed even their ads on their TV's kept my attention as seems they will have new items that look quite appetizing Keep up the great work. Thanks!

Carnitas.
Juan L.

Great place to go and grab some authentic Mexican food. Great environment and the staff was really kind and nice. Try the quesadilla de chicharron prensado con carnitas... sooo good.

Cheese Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Bean Burrito combo plate; Chicken Chimichanga ala carte
Toni L.

New to the area and tried this place on a whim. WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! The staff was friendly, service was great, the food was hot and delectable! Amazing flavors and huge portions. This will be my new favorite restaurant. The only downside was that the restaurant was noise bc there are no noise reduction buffers (carpet or rugs on the floors, or tapestries or rugs on the walls, etc.). That's not gonna prevent me from giving them their well deserved 5 star rating!

Leo Y Lou A.

We waited 40 minutes to get our order. From8:20pm, order just got here at 9:04pm. The food had been sitting on the kitchen a while because it is cold. The T-bone was so overcooked that my 12 year old refused to eat it. My steak was also over cooked and had no seasoning. And my husband traded his meat with our daughter so she could eat. The beans were delicious and we ended up eating tortillas with beans and avocado slices. Even more upsetting when some young kids came in and started drinking and playing their terrible loud music as if we were inside a nightclub ‍ To finalize the great leadership of the manager, once the waitress told him or her about our terrible dinner, never decided to apologize for the time (we were the only paying customers having dinner instead of drinks), but they did offer a dessert (we didn't get it) and a 10% off our check. Left with a stomach full of tortillas and beans, no dessert and of course they didn't honor their discount! Third and last time we visit this restaurant and most definitely the last! I am pretty bothered!

James V.

Alrighty than, we have been anticipating what to expect from this somewhat new Mexican restaurant that boasts the name that has big shoes to fill. Once again my Wife's family has frequented quite often the establishment of the same name located at the intersection of 44th and wadsworth. They were quite saddened by their closure. So anyway I've been watching the traffic at this location for the last few weeks and it has grown increasingly heavier by the week so I figured it was about time to try it. The atmosphere or ambience is a little sterile but will give them a pass because maybe their waiting to see wh at type of business comes in. I've been at this place when it has been a bar/pool hall of different names and they have done some interior work and put up some walls that separate the bar area from the dining area but we did notice ppl eating in the bar area. The dining area is spacious and comfortable for the most part just not much color in there. Onto the food. We all had something different and actually enjoyed everything we had although in all honesty my carnitas were somewhat dry but nothing some green chili didn't handle. My wife's combo looked awesome as well as my Son's cheese enchiladas. The beans and rice are homemade and DEFINITELY not out of a can. And if you've read any of my other reviews that goes along way with us when eating Mexican. So brass tax I WOULD recommend this local place that is not a franchise hopefully they won't change once they do pic k up and maybe add a little color to the place inside.

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It took a long time to come to our table. The hash browns were called. The pancakes were amazing!!! And the vibe of this place is great.

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Nice place to eat and relax. Inside was clean. Food was good for the price. Easy to park.

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Food terrible overpriced run while you can wish they would have put a better restaurant in the area

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Love the egg potato sausage breakfast burrito. Ask for the peanut sauce for the breakfast burrito you will not be disappointed

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Hungry for breakfast burritos extras are okay just hungry right now cheesy and smothere

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Im a green chili lover, so how is their green chili, spicy or tame?

You can order mild , medium ,or hot. I ordered the hot and with caution I can some pretty hot chili. My wife won't go past medium and she had no problems with the chili.

Does this restaurant have anything to do with the the Gordo's that was on 6th Ave and Sheridan or 44th and Wadsworth?

No they do not only the name is of similarity. My wife and in-laws went to the location on 44th for many years and were sad to see it go, but, we did enjoy our meals at the Gordos on Washington St.

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Had one of the best meals I've had in Denver here this week! The restaurant itself is small and…read moreintimate, and after eating here I completely understand why reservations are so hard to get. I made mine 60 days in advance and it was absolutely worth it. We ordered the guacamole, burrita de frijoles puercos, scallops, hamachi tostada, tuna ceviche, chilaquiles de borrego, enmolada de pato, and pancita pibil, and genuinely everything was a 10/10. The scallops and ceviche completely stole the show. The scallops were perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth, and the serrano ponzu with the tomato butter added this incredible balance of brightness and richness. The ceviche was one of those dishes where every bite makes you stop for a second to reflect. They used super fresh tuna with the charred avocado and coconut broth giving it so much depth while still feeling really light and refreshing. The hamachi tostada was another standout with the habanero mayo and orange bringing the perfect amount of citrus and heat, and the pancita pibil was unbelievably flavorful. The black bean purée underneath honestly deserves its own mention because it tied the entire dish together being so smooth and rich against the acidity of the pickled onions. Service was also flawless from start to finish. Attentive without hovering, great pacing between dishes, and everyone made the experience feel warm and welcoming despite every table being filled. This place fully lives up to the hype and is absolutely worth planning ahead for.

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Pancho Poncho - Elote skillet

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Pancho Poncho - Shrimp tacos - the rice is super yummy too! Not a soggy after thought

Shrimp tacos - the rice is super yummy too! Not a soggy after thought

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Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.

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My friend and I were walking around Larmier Square on a Saturday looking for a brunch spot and came…read moreacross Tamayo. We walked in to find it pretty well occupied around noon, but still with some empty tables. We were seated right away. The decor was lovely. It was primarily natural, earthy tones, with succulents, and a big pop of color with bright murals above the bar, creating a warm glow. I was vaguely familiar with Chef Richard Sandoval due to his brief appearance on Top Chef, but didn't know too much about his cuisine. The brunch has a really fun and original idea in that you can order bottomless small plates for $42 per person or bottomless food and drinks for $59 in person, with a two-hour limit. I would have loved to try that, but we had a lot of plans that day so opted for the à la carte menu. I chose a mimosa and my friend chose a michelada. for our drinks We shared the ceviche. I ordered the chicken tinga enchiladas, while my friend ordered the fish tacos. We shared all of the food. The ceviche was excellent, flavorful and fresh. I enjoyed the enchiladas. The portion was generous. I wasn't too fond of the tacos. There was nothing wrong with them, aside from the fact that I don't like breaded fish, but they just didn't have a ton of flavor. I will say service started strong, but then fell off a bit. Our server and food runner were friendly, but it was hard to get extra utensils when we needed them. All in all, it was a great brunch spot. If I were in town again, I would definitely be tempted to try the bottomless brunch.

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This place is super cute. I love the layout of the restaurant. The bar seating is large & has a sky…read morelight above the bar, nice outdoor seating & in another room is a large seating area. We over heard some people at the bar say that it was too loud in the seating area so they moved to the bar. I also really like the menu, however, I really don't like it when restaurants charge for chips and salsa. We got the trio (salsa, guac, & queso) so it felt worth it. They have a small brunch menu on Sundays but also have their full menu. I had huevos rancheros the only thing I didn't like was that the eggs were very over/under easy & the whole dish got cold fast. I wish it was served on a hot plate or the eggs were cooked longer so they were warmer. Service was ok, we ate at the bar so I think the focus was more on having our drinks filled vs asking how the food was etc. And it got busy after we arrived so the bartender was busy. The house margaritas were great! We'll definitely come back for happy hour & to try other things on the menu.

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Perdida - Mexican Kitchen
Perdida - Mexican Kitchen
Perdida - Mexican Kitchen - Mini Chili Rellenos

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Mini Chili Rellenos

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