We moved from Georgia and found a place that felt like home. The food was definitely a big reason we kept coming back. But what really made it special was the family atmosphere--everyone who works there is so happy, and that happiness shines through in the food. We're leaving Colorado, but whenever we get a chance, we'll come back home. read more

The old Denny's has been renovated!! This clean and decorative Mexican restaurant had tons of televisions throughout and festive Latin music pumping out the speakers. Lots of big tables and happy looking servers rushing around. We sat in the main room and were given huge menus with fabulous photos of their food. Many of their servers were new but they were a little too helpful by coming by our table too often to be a little disturbing. But that's better than not coming by at all, right? I wanted a little bit of everything on the menu it looked so wonderful! It certainly wasn't your normal Mexican restaurant but more specialized for seafood like in Mazatlán. I was so pleased with the flavors and felt like it was very fresh and well prepared. I felt the cheese-stuffed, bacon wrapped shrimp were a tad overcooked but their beans and rice were terrific. Our margaritas were amazing and I'd happily return again. Don't order the ribeye as it's only about 1/4 inch thickness. I think next time I'll try one of their fish entrées. read more

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Flavor was awful today. The chili Colorado burrito sure did change. Flavor was awful. I mentioned this to the waitress and she told the cook. He said that it is made exactly the same as always. The waitress tried, but the cook was not budging. I ended up tossing the plate. No sorry, no can we get you something else, just here is the bill. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Awful chili Colorado burrito sure did - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Great selection of meals offered. Good atmosphere. Competitive pricing. Great service. We had breakfast with first selection being Chilaquiles and eggs. That were full flavor and nice crispiness with two eggs cooked over easy cooked perfectly. Potatoes and refried beans beans were both very good, Corn tortillas were handmade and delicious Chorizo mixed with egg were ok. I prefer a well mixed chorizo and fully scrambled eggs with equal ratio of chorizo and egg and the dish was not reflective of that. Don't think I would reorder this dish. We will definitely be back to try other dishes for lunch , dinner and breakfast as well. read more

Combination platter with burrito and enchilada was excellent, drinks were good! 10/10. Our server David was really attentive and quick. Would come back again the next time I am in town! Thank you David and Max! read more

Great Mexican restaurant that has a lot of choices. Especially seafood. The salsa is a little hot, just the way I like it. Calamari was ok. It was delivered very hot with orange slices and dipping sauce. We ordered mixed fish app and got calamari. We also ordered a fish bowl that included octopus which we definitely don't like. We also ordered bacon wrapped shrimp and we didn't get. Not sure where the confusion was but, it was good. Next time I'll make sure to be clear in what we wanted. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Fish bowl - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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David was an excellent server -- attentive and friendly throughout the night. Big shoutout to the manager Maximillano as well for the hospitality. The fajitas were really good, and my wife's dish was equally solid. The drinks, though? Absolute 10/10. Everything was on point and made for a really enjoyable dinner. We'll definitely be back read more

Hands down THE BEST Mexican seafood restaurant, which I cannot wait to go back to! Dozens of different ceviche concoctions, whole octopus, delicious oysters and plenty of fish on the menu. Try anything and everything. Seriously! Plus fast and friendly service. I'm literally in love with this place! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - House marg with Tajin - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Very authentic Mexican cuisine located on Mississippi and I-225. Very seafood centric and the menu is huge. Service was very good. We enjoyed our meal here very much. read more

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Very very cute place. It's spacious and great for larger groups. They've got lots of TV screens and I can imagine watching a game or some other big thing would be lots of fun. Their menu is huge!! It was a bit overwhelming to be honest. I got the fajitas and they were amazing. Not only is their selection of food huge but their drinks are also huge! Our server was so sweet and kind. Service was a bit on the slower side. Once our order was taken, there were long gaps of trying to find our server or another to assist us, and to get the bill. It was a slower day, so I'm not sure if they were just understaffed. But it was someone's birthday and the servers do come out to sing to you! Specifically one server was in a shark blow up suit. Super fun! read more

Huge menu, amazing food! Pretty huge portions and everything was hot and fresh. It was very busy so it did take a long time to get our food and drinks. The waiter was very nice though and looked to be servicing many tables. He was kind and took 10% off our bill. They have a huge selection of fun adult drinks and many people were ordering them which was fun to see. read more

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This place was legit! Lots of different options to choose from, staff was attentive and kept checking on us, and the place is very clean and updated while still feeling authentic! Food was tasty and had generous portions, would definitely try again! The only downside was the arroz con leche wasn't that great but our main meals were delicious! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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During a recent Saturday evening visit, I was seeking a casual dinner experience. Although the ambiance was impressive and the venue was busy, the food quality did not meet expectations. The tacos contained overcooked and rubbery meat, and there were discrepancies with my order. I specifically requested a spicy smothered burrito, but it arrived without sauce. Furthermore, our server seemed more focused on serving beverages to a large party than attending to our needs. As a result, I do not plan to return. The decline in service and food quality is evident. read more

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The Chilaquiles verdes were amazing!!! The French Toast was decent with a little char which was a pleasant surprise the double sweet and fruit made it very enjoyable! My server was great and the experience as a whole was very good and will be returning soon! read more

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This has been my go to mexican restaurant now and the only one i go to, i dont eat mexican food often but this place got me hooked! their agua frutas is always good and the decoration is nice and inviting with plenty of seats. the food is always and always good and very delicious, never had a single complaint everytime my friends and i come to dine in. Service is fast to get seated and orders placed and the servers are always friendly, but I do wish it was a little faster and our table fets check in more often because there has been alot of times when we come where we had trouble finding our server or flagging someone down for something like utensils ir extra plates, but overall La Morena is so good and have definetely made me become a regular and a bigger fan of mexican food! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Would not have stopped in here had it not been for the Agave Challenge going on this month. I'm glad La Morena is participating because they have really good food! They offer an extensive menu that includes traditional dishes as well as seafood and sushi. I was craving a steak taco salad and it did not disappoint. Actually, it was one of the better steak salads I've had in a while. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Drinks were ok. A little too sweet for my liking and too many seeds. Server was very nice as was the manager. However, time stood still for a good while during the 1pm shift. Will definitely go back for the food! read more

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Met up with some friends for New Year's Day lunch at La Morena off Mississippi, the old Manila Bay location. The menu was gigantic with food ranging from large party trays, Hispanic staples such as plate meals, to tacos and tortas, to sushi. There is certainly something for everyone. The restaurant is very large and accommodating for large groups of people with TVs throughout the restaurant. We were seated quickly but service from drinks, to the food, to the bill was very slow. The waiter was very nice and apologetic though and even took 10% off our bill without asking. It could have been a holiday thing as the place was very busy as well. All of the food tasted flavorful and fresh! My torta was very good but the fries were pretty cold and I likely wouldn't get them again. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

First time, we've been there and the menu is huge. They have unique dishes like octopus. And even have sushi. Great cocktails. The service was great! Atmosphere is great! Our new go to place! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Amazing oysters! - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The atmosphere was amazing I took my girlfriend and we had a nice time but going to a Mexican restaurant I expected more Mexican food not Asian. The sushi was good though. The service was nice it was a little slow but nothing bad. All good!! read more

Honestly disappointed. Got a Molcajete for my wife and I, when it arrived, a food runner dropped half of the meat on the table. They scooped it up, took it away. No biggie, spills happen, and we made sure the food runner was ok. Food runner and Server assured us they would bring replacement meat back. Ok great, we were looking forward to it. Well... not so much. They ended up ignoring us for the rest of our time there, they did not bring any replacement meat, just sitting uncertain when the meat would arrive. After we scraped everything clean of whatever did remain post-topple, they brought a sorry little churro dessert. How hard is it to give customers what they paid for? Especially when the loss of food was on your staff? What's worse is that despite us losing half of the molcajete, they did not comp or even discount ANYTHING on the bill. We had to find other people to even get our bill. Honestly disgusting customer service, and a complete embarrassment on their part. What a shame. They lost locals, and will never be in my recommendation list to friends again. read more

I went to the morena restaurant and I had a great experience on food and drinks!! Joel was an excellent bartender and was kind all the time, he was always asking if I need it anything!! I will recommend anyone that comes to the restaurant to ask for him!! You won't regret it you will enjoy the food, the drinks and Personal. read more

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 We went last night to try the restaurant and it was amazing we had a great time and customer service is a 10/10 All the employees are very nice and friendly Jose is a great guy very nice I definitely recommend!! read more

Great food, fun atmosphere. The menu is huge. Eddie was fantastic and made our night!

The food was delicious and David had amazing customer service. I'll definitely be coming back to see him.

Si pudiera dar más estrellas lo haría, la comida muy buena y buena porción. Las bebidas también , estaban perfectas de alcohol, uno disfrutaba tomándolas , pedimos margaritas mangoneadas y micheladas . El lugar está grande y muy limpio y amplio perfecta para cualquier convivencia en familia o amigos. Pero lo que más me sorprendió fue el servicio tan amable , our waiter Jose fue de lo mejor Hiso que pasáramos un rato muy agradable y los demas trabajadores también, gracias This Mexican restaurant is great we loved the food and drinks, we were just there for mariscos but we also had the beef flautas and they're a 10/10 , I highly recommend this place, food , service and cleanness of restaurant is great! read more

Come to La Morena for Outstanding Mexican food, - Fresh Seafood-Great Value - Seafood Fajita- ambiance is lively fun with music and great staff. Celebrate your birthday with dancing blue dolphin serenade, shot and cake from the entire staff. David Zagal and Miriam were outstanding. - New favorite place for our family celebrations. Crystal read more

Came here for a late night visit after midnight and the service and food were both utterly superlative. The margaritas were delicious and all of the food was excellent. When you kept that off without standing service at a reasonable price, you're really come away with just a first rate restaurant. read more

The food at La Morena was very good! There were tons of options to choose from as the menu is quite large. I had the Verde enchiladas which were very good and very plentiful. You will definitely go home with a to go box. All of the dishes were good and my friend ordered the octopus which was also very goods the service was a little slow but it seemed as if they were limited with servers working. However, the servers were nice and knowledgeable about the menu. The only downside of the experience are the prices. They seemed to be quite high but now a days, every restaurant is expensive so I looked past that. The restaurant is clean, decorated and open! Give this spot a try. read more

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I came back to give this location another try because the La Morena on Colfax and Dayton is great, but unfortunately, my experience here was no better than my first visit. During my visit, I noticed that the prices I was charged did not match the prices listed on the menu. When I politely brought this discrepancy to the manager's attention, the response I received was dismissive and unprofessional. Accurate pricing, consistent service, and respectful treatment of all customers are basic expectations for any dining establishment. Unfortunately, this visit failed to meet those standards. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Lunch Special Burrito Deluxe - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

La Morena serves big cocktails, big plates, and has a big book of a menu to choose from. We went for a late lunch at 1:00pm, which seems to be, from other reviews, a time when service isn't so timely. We were greeted and seated immediately. There was only one server for a restaurant that had 8 tables seated, the manager, and a busser. The manager made our margaritas for us which were made with care, with fresh fruit, and took about 20 minutes to get. My Rosita De Chava Margarita was sweet--more fruit than tequila. After another 15 minutes, I had to wave at the server to let him know we wanted to order food. Food came out quickly and was plentiful. The Baja fish tacos were lightly battered with a spicy cream sauce on top. Next time, I will ask for light or no lettuce since there was a lot. The restaurant was festively decorated for the upcoming Father's Day. Overall: Food 4/5, Drink 3/5, Service 2/5 while friendly, lower score only because more servers are needed. read more

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My food was amazing and my waiter Jose was amazing super attentive and super kind I definitely recommend this place for Mexican food!!! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - El Huachinango Zarandeado estaba bien rico lo recomiendo 100% también mi mesero José era muy amable y muy atento - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Came here while visiting my brother and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the fajitas Alambre and there was so much food, definitely enough for 2. Vanessa provided most amazing service. I would highly recommend this place. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Michelle did an excellent superb job on her service super attentive and made sure I stayed hydrated Food is always good and have not had one bad experience! I also love how clean and cultural the restaurant ALWAYS is! This place is always one of my favorites and love dining here especially with servers like Michelle! read more

First time coming here and it was really good. They have a giant menu and the local is clean. Staff was very friendly and atmosphere was fun! There were plenty of birthdays and they had a lobster and cow come out and sing with the staff. It was very festive. The drinks were enormous and the food was wonderful! This is definitely a must try!! read more

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Terrible!! Took forever to make my food just for it to be greasy and nasty and have bad quality and now it's making me sick with stomach cramps and vomit the menudo is nasty and it wasn't worth $18 then to not even care what I have to say and won't give me a refund unless I have the receipt which I don't anymore is bullshit and the guy on the phone giving me attitude and won't let me talk to a manager cause he's "busy" I'm going to Santiago's next time read more

Wish I would have took pictures of the food but it was amazing I have had over two birthdays here and everything been great!!!

This is a great place, my first time having lunch here, such a clean place and the plates are worth it! Jose was our server and he was great! for sure coming back! 10/10 read more

I'd give 3.5-4. Good menu with a ton of options. Loved two dishes didn't care for the third. Will definitely keep coming as there are many more options that I'd like to try. Liked the atmosphere. read more

Honestly the service is great. Waitresses are very attentive and talkative. Food is Authentic and delicious. It is a lil pricy but they do have lunch specials at great prices . Good music playing. Idk why it has low reviews, but definitely should not be below 4 stars read more

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I'm so excited about the new La Morena in Aurora! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with neutral colors and tv's on just about every wall, with a huge tv station in the middle of the restaurant. You can literally watch tv from any seat. The service gets 5 stars from me, because as soon as we were seated, someone was pouring water into our glasses and someone else was bringing out a basket of chips, salsa and (what I call) pinwheels. I ordered shrimp fajitas, and guacamole. My husband also ordered fajitas. The portion sizes were so large that we had a 2nd meal from it, the next day. The food was delicious and fresh! I can't wait to go back and try some other options from their massive menu! read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado