Absolutely the best Mexican food in Telluride. From everything being super flavorful, fresh and keeping you wanting more, it's a winner. Obviously it starts with the delicious chips and salsa, but also their house margaritas were outstanding. We are on the patio and it's curated to be so welcoming and private while also being right off Mainstreet. read more

Food very good like truly authentic Mexican the ckn enchilada with green sauce with rice and side salad with their cilantro lime dressing very good! I only needed one enchilada not two. I did not care for the margarita way too sour but the very nice servers Sofia and Brian were so accommodating even offered an orange so I could try to add some sweetness. We don't love the way you order, pay and then sit in Telluride but understand that's the lay of the land here so we have adapted. Recommend this place and will be back when we come to town again! read more

Do yourself a favor and run here! Make sure to stop and grab their fresh salad and free chips bar and sit outside on their patio. The tacos were phenomenal with super fresh and tasty green salad with side of Cole slaw. Yum. read more

La Cocina de Luz - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

Awesome place! Portions are reasonable, prices are good, service is fast and friendly, and the food and drinks are really good. Solid place. read more

I was visiting from out of town and got some takeout from this place. I was surprised by how delicious it was! Everything was so rich and flavorful, and the lady at the counter was friendly. If I lived here I would eat here like once a week read more

Absolutely terrible food, the vegetables were spoiled, the beans old unflavored the salsa was flavorless . The service was fine we got it to go but. The food made me sick and I could not go to work the food made me sick, I would be thrilled if I was overly dramatic. The ambiance is what boomers call a "Mexican Restaurant" the lack of soul, and community is absent. read more

La Cocina de Luz - boomercina - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

We stopped by to grab a quick eat after a long hike and strolling around the town. You order at the counter and they bring your items to your table. Our server was quick and polite. Prices were reasonable considering the area $$$. Food was surprisingly good and fresh. My friend ordered an enchilada (really good) and I ordered the appetizers taquitos (plenty). read more

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We were hungry looking for a bite to eat and came upon this place. Food: lacked flavor and underwhelming Mexican food I've ever had Service: it's an order, pay and then be served location. Ambiance: it's meh. Nothing crazy Expensive for what it is and wouldn't come back on my own choice. read more

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They have great breakfast- must be a hidden gem because there was nobody there. I heard these are new owners. Fresh juices were on point, fast and fresh food. Better chilaquiles than the typical spots in town. Get both sauces (red and green) read more

The food and ambiance were great. You can serve yourself with chips and salsa. We had chicken tacos, beans and corn and all were delicious!

Being from NM you'd think I'd be critical of "Mexican" food elsewhere; especially in a resort town. Well . . . I am. And, at La Cocina de Luz I was skeptical. . . but my lunch was perfect. Small vegan plate. Not too small . . . I couldn't finish it all. Pintos were done just right. Rice was different, but very good. Love the guacamole. Etc. Could find absolutely nothing to complain about . . . even from the land of good New Mexican food. The service was friendly, fast and professional. Thank you La Cocina de Luz. I'm FULL! read more

La Cocina de Luz - Small vegan plate. Yes, small. - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

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Surprisingly good Mexican food in Telluride. Order at the counter and take a seat. Really good horchata and selection of Mexican beer. The beans and rice are good. I really enjoyed the chile relleno. Cool little spot on the Main Street with art. read more

Good Mexican fare.....tacos and quesadillas are fresh and good quality. Salsa choices are fair. I do like the bottles of hot sauce. The only downside is that its a bit on the spend side...but it is Telluride. read more

Oh my gosh!!! Best mexcian food on this whole street!!! Had the chillie omelet with shredded beef add on....that beef was delicious and tender and flavorful!!! Coming back for dinner 100% recommend read more

A recent visit to Telluride, my home for many years, was kicked off by dinner at Cocina de Luz. The vegan platter was calling me. At another visit, had a vegan tamale. To me its, the best Mexican food on the Western Slope! The vegan platter is much like the home cooking in the household I used to stay when I spent time in Mexico City. Lucas & crew....keep up the great work! read more

Came to telluride for a Wedding, and stumbled upon this place, not bad for breakfast, and the unlimited amount of chips and salsa (HOMEMADE) gave us all the reasons to stay over 3 hours. The staff was great and attentive. Food portions are great, and prices are exactly what they should be, not overpriced because your in Telluride. The breakfast burrito is the homerun, as well as the Huebos Ranchero....the sauces that they provide are also a hit, don't hesitate to try...you will thank me later. read more

Perhaps I'm a Mexican food snob because I'm from Texas, but this food wasn't great. The food just wasn't flavorful or tasty, though it was totally edible--just lacked character. And the restaurant totally forgot the food for one person in our group, which was fairly awkward. Not my favorite. read more

Our first trip to Telluride and what a way to start. La Cocina de Luz is a must try if visiting Telluride. We were greeted by someone from their very friendly staff and were seated immediately. Free chips and two types of salsa were brought to the table. The salsa was fresh and delicious. My wife ordered quesadillas and they covered the entire plate. I ordered the special of the day which was a pan seared rainbow trout with quajillo peppers and garlic. Holy cow it was amazing. Everything tasted so fresh. If you see it offered you HAVE to get it. It was also nice to have several of the employees come by our table to see if we were enjoying our meal. We assumed it was the owner and the chef. 5*'s for La Cocina de Luz! read more

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Came here on a weekend night and there was a short wait. There is seating in the back in addition to limited seating in the main dining area. The menu is average sized and has a good number of options. The horchata was grainy but flavorful. The chicken quesadilla was good with loads of meat. It was soft and juicy. However, the juices soak the bottom of the quesadilla which make it soggy. Overall, not a bad Mexican option here in town. Good to try if you're craving Mexican food. read more

La Cocina de Luz - Quesadilla and Chips&Guac in the back - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

Everything was delicious and well prepared, and flexible portion options allowed us to adapt to different appetites. Beautiful artwork to explore, and the staff was welcoming. read more

Authentic food. Friendly service. Conveniently located. Will definitely go again!!!

We were searching for a spot for brunch that was dog friendly and landed here as they did not appear to have a huge crowd and had a nice little table for two out front. You walk in and order, and they bring you the food once it is prepared. They have a chips/salsa bar that you can help yourself to while you wait. We ordered the Chilaquiles and the Machaca plates. First off = Hearty portions. So while the prices (I am a tourist from southern AZ) are steep in Telluride - they do not skimp here. Being from Tucson and getting some of the best Sonoran influenced food around and prior to that San Diego where you get amazing Baja influenced food -- I will say I was pretty impressed how flavorful the food here was -- particularly given they have to tailor it to a tourist and certain type of crowd. My husband is Hispanic and enjoyed his machaca plate and was complimentary towards the salsas (which is saying something) in terms of flavor... although he said they could be spicier... but hey, he says that about everything. The beans were a bit, runny but overall we loved everything. Being someone who is still in search of the world's best Chilaquiles and a self proclaimed Chilaquiles connoisseur they were incredibly delicious here! read more

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La Cocina de Luz deserves a 5 star!!! Excellent food and service!!!! Really delicious . Also, prices are great and servings are large.

Food was good, once we figured out how to understand the menu & that we had to order at the counter. Good quantity and quality but no table service. Nice patio. Margaritas we're hand mixed but seemed a little watered down. read more

Food was bland and completely underwhelming. Everything tasted out of a can/box. Low quality. Some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had. Wouldn't recommend!! Much better option in town if you search. read more

This place has a great variety of food selections. The serving sizes were large and we ended up taking some home with us. Everything we ordered was good... We did come in through the exit and didn't understand we order at the counter but the lady did bring us water and tell us how to order. They did have menus so we did not have to download the menu to our phones. The prices were high but this is Telluride so that is to be expected. I would not go back but only because I would want to try some place new but the food was really good and everyone should try it at least one. read more

Came here for breakfast at 8:30 on a Sunday. We were the only ones here for awhile. Service was friendly and quick. We got two different huevos dishes and both were good. The highlights were the pico salsa, potatoes, and refried beans. read more

La Cocina de Luz - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

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Telluride prices for flavorless tacos. Good to stop in when you don't have another choice and looking to get something quick.

If I could leave negative stars I would. This is hands down the worst food I've ever eaten! I couldn't even stomach touching this food. DO NOT WASTE YOUR $$ or time!! This chicken was grey, unseasoned and was hidden under mounds of dead lettuce. read more

La Cocina de Luz - Inedible food - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

One of the few reasonably priced options in Telluride. You order and pay first at the counter, and then take a number after which they'll bring your food to you. Water is self-serve. There is a lot of seating capacity, both indoors and outdoors (in the back patio). The enchiladas were yummy and came with a choice of red or green chile (or both). For the filling I chose carne asada for one and achiote pork for the other. The portion size was decently large and quite filling. read more

Great breakfast spot for Mexican food. The restaurant is self service which would have been helpful to know. They should put a board up above the counter to instruct customers to order at the counter, water is around the corner with self serve tortilla chips, salsas and sauces. Or add this to the menu. The salsas and fresh cilantro were great. I enjoyed the huevos motulenos which are tostadas with refried beans, eggs and either red or green sauce or both. Guac on the side and breakfast potatoes which I didn't like but I'm not a potato person. Husband had the pancakes and liked them. read more

La Cocina de Luz - Huevos Motulenos - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

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They were very accommodating with the food changes we requested due to kids. Food came out very quickly and was excellent. Nice selection of Tequila and beer. read more

Wow!!! After an exciting day on LAST DOLLAR ROAD to get to Telluride, and yes this place HAS gone to the DOGS!!! We had looked up dog-friendly places, and this was delicious!!! Their roasted salsa is flavorful and just good! Also enjoyed Queso Fundido, a "new" discovery for me, and was SO excited to see it on their menu...ooey gooey YUM!!! I also enjoyed their pork tostada, FULL of meat, again FLAVOR! Their veggies, man I could have had a plate of veggies, then that dip and called it lunch and dinner. We all enjoyed our meals. We will stop here again if ever this way! read more

La Cocina de Luz - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

Their breakfast burritos are hearty and delicious! We wouldn't have thought to visit a Mexican restaurant for breakfast, but La Cocina de Luz did not disappoint. The breakfast portions are large, so plan to share unless you have a large appetite. Service was superb, and their dining area has some great views of Main Street in Telluride. We'll be returning for dinner something this week for sure! read more

La Cocina de Luz - Breakfast burrito with red sauce - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

I enjoy that they have vegan options here...there aren't a lot of places in Dallas that are vegan friendly. I had the vegan tamale with green sauce, Spanish rice, and beans. It was all decent enough. The rice was lacking flavor and the texture was a bit different. The beans were just okay. The tamale was pretty good, nothing special. I like that they have a "salsa bar" with 3-4 different salsas to choose from along with some seasoned tortilla chips. Again, decent food, but nothing beats Tex-Mex in TEXAS! ;) read more

La Cocina de Luz - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

Authentic Mexican food in the heart of Telluride. I had the Huevos Motulenos- two crispy corn tortillas with beans, cheese and over easy eggs on top. I had one with red sauce and the other with green. The green is spicier- both tasted homemade. Reasonable prices and friendly service we will definitely be back! read more

Can't vouch for anything else, but the Vegan Plate here is incredible. And possibly the best vegetarian meal you can get in Telluride. It's top two with the Sticky Tofu Rice Bowl at Wood Ear. read more

We were in Telluride out of season, luckily this restaurant was open. We were quickly seated and chips with 2 different salsas were brought to our table. We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast and the service was excellent. We had the Breakfast Burrito and another breakfast dish (don't remember the name of it), both were very flavorful. read more

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La Cocina remains a jewel of good food. Some may dismiss it because you order at the counter and food is delivered but the staff are friendly and food gets served quickly. They have vegetarian and vegan food that isn't just an afterthought. Food isn't the usual TexMex too much cheese and lettuce. They have salads and veggies to go with vegan tamales. Fish tacos and other out of the ordinary Mexican food. It's a great place for good food, people watching and good tunes. It may not be fancy but it matches up with the best places very well. read more

The food here is incredible! I had the vegan bowl and it was one of the most delicious, flavorful meals I've had in awhile! Everything paired beautifully together. Loved that chips and salsa are self serve! read more

La Cocina de Luz - Vegan bowl, chips and salsa, chicken tacos with veggies and beans - Mexican Near Me - Telluride, Colorado