La Choza

Our go-to Mexican spot. We ordered guacamole a las brasas, camote asado, aguachile de pepino, taco…read morede pastor, and for mains, carne asada and huachinango a la veracruzana. Drinks: lemonade. All in, it came to around $200. The guacamole is a real standout. The camote asado (charred sweet potatoes) is my favorite - great char, well-seasoned. The lemon rice that comes with the fish was also great. One genuinely great thing about this place: everything is gluten-free, which makes it an easy pick whenever family visits since a few of them can't do gluten. That said, I'm personally a big flour-tortilla person, so if that's your preference too, just know this isn't that, but I still really enjoy coming here regardless. Solid, reliable, and great for gluten-free dinners.

Incredible. Absolutely wonderful. A gem in the middle of the USA…read more I dined during happy hour at 2pm right when it opened. Everyone from the hostess, and all the wait staff were so kind -and made me feel welcomed. I was on call and unfortunately had two phone call I had to take, and my waitress was so gracious to send back one of my plates so that it can come out later warm and fresh. The service felt like casual fine dining, in the best sense. I really appreciated this. The happy hour menu is small but mighty. One thing I was intrigued by before coming here was that the corn is flown in from Mexico, celebrating and providing a cultural experience. I'm so grateful that they delivered on the oral experience with the balance in flavor, texture, and spice. No one ingredient overpowered the dishes service, and even the spice was there, but not to a miserable level that often leaves me suffering as I eat my food. I had the sopes de picadillo and the taco de puesto. Seriously a glorious meal. I wish I was hungrier so I could try more. Because of my work schedule, I couldn't return back during my trip, but I wish I had the chance. I would definitely make it a priority to dine here again if afforded the chance to return to Boulder!

Costra de NY strip - Steak taco with a layer of crispy cheese

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Nopalito's

4.7(163 reviews)

2.9 mi

my overall experience that this location was spectacular and I would definitely go back if I find…read moremyself in the mood for tasty authentic Mexican cuisine. During my visit, I ordered the steak bowl with everything green under the sun. I didn't get the queso because I thought the up charge was steep. However, I have tried many MANY Mexican food places in Colorado and this is by far the most delicious option in a relatively populous area. My total came out to around $16.78. in my opinion, if I had to decide between chipotle in this joint, I would pick this place any day. If I wasn't there so early in the day, I would've gone one of their delicious 100% Mezcal tequila margaritas they had so many flavor options and all of them sounded delicious.

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!

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T/ACO an Urban Taqueria

4.0(726 reviews)

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.

One of my fav places for tacos in Boulder. No matter what you get is delicious, and their patio is…read moreperfect for a sunny day! Service is typically quick

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Dog Friendly

Centro Mexican Kitchen

3.8(848 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

Dinner here is alway fun and especially so when it is supporting a cause like this night. The…read morerestaurant was part of downtown Boulder's effort to Dine Out For Ukraine. We took the opportunity to join in. The staff was welcoming and one of our favorite tables out on the patio was available. We started with drinks and though they were out of my husband's favorite beer, the one they suggested worked just as well. We started with a collection of small plates and added some other ones too. I liked their take on gazpacho with crunchy bits of toasted sourdough and micro cilantro on top. Give me cilantro on anything and I am always happy. I know this is not universal though, so know that it is in there. My husband had the tuna crudo taco plate, 3 tacos on blue corn tortillas. He also had a dish of rice and beans to supplement the taco plate. I think I would have that taco plate myself next time though I always have enjoyed the grilled fish tacos I had again this time. The yellow corn tortillas are grilled which gives them extra stability to build your own taco with a bowl full of ingredients. I love that I can use as much or as little of the collection on each tortilla. Note, tonight the cauliflower bites were very, very spicy but not the rest of the slaw. And to top the meal off just perfectly, we had the churros yet again. Their preparation makes this dish one of our favorite desserts in Boulder. A nice time for a nice cause. I'm glad there is so much support with our dining options here, for help to a country fighting for its existence.

Bottom line: Centro needs a replacement! The food, drinks and service are not worth the price! What…read morea ^%#*^ rip off! Went to Centro for dinner with 6 of us. Ordered apps and drinks (beer and margs). Should have left when the 3 small, barely noticeable chips strips and barely 2 tablespoons of guac arrived as appetizer!!!. Then after 20 mins two beers arrived and then after another 20 mins two margs arrived and then after 10 mins the other two maths arrived. The grilled fish tacos were OMG 3 little slivers of shitty fish that had absolutely zero flavor. On top of that the "sauce" with the tacos is I kind you not a sweeter version of hot oil chill peppers that one gets at the take-away Chinese food takeout!!!! OMG Centro management you are now officially in the same category as a used car salesman! Never again will I visit your restaurant!!!

Large Group Friendly

Crispy Baja Fish Taco Board

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Bloody Mary

Bartaco Boulder

4.1(697 reviews)

Had a really great experience at Bartaco. The vibe was relaxed but lively, and the food was fresh…read moreand full of flavor... everything we ordered hit the mark. Our server, Neo, really made the night. He was super attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations without being pushy. You can tell he genuinely cares about the experience. Definitely coming back.

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.

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Tierra y Fuego Taqueria

4.6(82 reviews)

0.1 mi•North Boulder

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.

Stopped here for lunch and got the 11$ street taco, a side of cauliflower bites and a Jarritos…read moreTamarind soda. Cauliflower bites came out first, they were ok, with the mild sauce to dip. The tacos took some time and were loaded with meat, but it tasted like it was just boiled meat, no seasoning... gave them a squeeze of lime and used the hot salsa which as well was fairly flavorless, the mild salsa had a lot more flavor... Ate 2 tacos and was done, unfortunately I wasn't that impressed with the flavor in general... 3 stars.

Aftermath of chilaquiles

Chips, rice & beans and huarache & taco.

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Santo

4.0(300 reviews)

2.0 mi•Newlands

•$$$

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.

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Barbed wire fence post sculpture. So cool!

Mojo Taqueria Boulder

4.3(103 reviews)

1.8 mi•Parkside

I decided to stop by Mojo Taqueria in Boulder after watching some concerts at PorchFest, and we…read morehappened to catch happy hour, so the food was a little cheaper than usual. I tried the chicken tinga taco, carnitas taco, short rib enchilada with Christmas sauce, and the chicken tinga tostada. The chicken tinga tostada was definitely my favorite. It had really fresh greens and a lot of flavor without being too heavy. The chicken tinga taco was probably my second favorite and had some of those same flavors. The carnitas taco was good too, but it didn't stand out quite as much compared to the other two. The enchilada was probably my least favorite, although I really liked the red sauce. I got the Christmas sauce with both the green and red sauces, and the red had a really nice smoky flavor. The service was actually impressive. Our server was really friendly, and somehow we got our food faster than we usually do at some fast food places. I also really liked all the plants and flowers out front, which gave the place a nice atmosphere. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back.

Friendly, fast, efficient service at the bar for enjoying a variety of tasty happy hour snacks and…read moredrinks that keep me busy from 3:30-6:00. Officially happy hour is from 4:30-6:00 but they graciously began being happy an hour earlier for me. Well deserved #1 rated for HH in Boulder. They have MUSIC!

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2 taco plate

Efrain's of Boulder Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

3.9(519 reviews)

2.9 mi

Amazing burrito at Efrain's and I had a great beer with it, I love this place and I usually get it…read moreonce a month.

Friendly welcome, great service, and good food in a nicely appointed high-ceilinged dining room…read more(or on patio). It also has a cantina. I tried the Mondongo (a beef soup with vegetables and mushrooms, served with your choice of tortillas (corn or flour) and sampled spouse's stacked blue corn tortillas with beef and cheese, and red sauce. We will return!

Bar at Efrain's

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Enclosed patio was pleasant.

Wapos

4.0(145 reviews)

0.6 mi

We sat outside and open air patio area with some shade music coming from the kitchen and that's an…read moreauthentic Mexican Cantina. You can sit at a chair at the bar. . The medium margaritas are 14 oz. Lots of flavor and tequila choices. The ceviche is tangy fresh shrimp enough of a serving for a meal topped with avocado. I had the soft chilli rellennos. It was a huge poblano pepper -very tasty sauce and cheese and it comes with free chips. We also ordered the guacamole side. It was nine dollars, but it had three large scoops, so plenty to share. And then the crispy rellenos- my friend had said there's a lot of cheese in it which has melted in nice. Made with Anaheim pepper wrapped and deep fried. The service was fantastic. Friendly and fast. highly recommend. It's a little bit out-of-the-way from downtown but people come from the mountain communities to eat here so keep the secret.

Mostly outdoor seating. Went for happy hour on Sunday, seems like 'happy hour' is a smaller version…read moreof the house margarita for $7.50 - - - about 4 sips and the drink was done. Had the beef chimichanga, it was good, not incredible. We did enjoy the chips and fresh made salsa. Def didn't feel like it was a priority for us to be there patronizing the establishment. Prob would not rerun. Just being honest.

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Shannon D.

10 years ago

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Mike G.

10 years ago

The shredded beef was mixed with shreddded fat. more than is reasonable. You eat on melamine plates which i can deal with but there are only plastic forks which seems needlessly wasteful. The music is not as loud as the broken equipment. People say this is authentic! They should get out more read more

Ryan S.

288

10 years ago

Best Mexican food in Boulder! It is owned and operated by great people. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The milanesa torta and smothered burritos are my go to. read more

Liam O.

1 year ago

What a crap hole 13$ for a taco Hey Amigos go F yourself Pos Rip.off Stink hole Better off going to a st taco in Broomfield read more

D W.

14 years ago

Great food for the price. Been there a few times already and already a fan of the burritos!

Frederic L.

8 years ago

i love this place for the foods, very tasty : Barbacoa smothered Burritoa is my favorite

Shashu B.

190

513

12 years ago

The best burritos in Boulder... Maybe Colorado. If you want a burrito, go here.

Andy C.

12 years ago

Best Mexican food I've had in Boulder. I especially like the tacos.

Laura J.

9 years ago

Yumminess. Clean place. Nice folks. Authentic food.

Bode B.

8 years ago

this was the food i have had in my life

j V.

15 years ago

Damn good and cheap!

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