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

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 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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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

Muy mala experiencia, me salio un vidrio en mi bebida, pedi mi plato sin arroz y le pusieron arroz, la mesera solo dijo, si quiere se lo quito, mi rib eye, termino medio estaba en partes dorado. Muy mal servicio. 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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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

Chilaquiles divorciados were so good. Cafe de olla also. Everything was amazing would fotdsure come back

Food was amazing, Staff was the Nicest people I've ever met, and the Whole Vibe was overall amazing. 5 outta 5, would definitely come again. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - Dessert we ordered. A bit tough but VERY tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Margs are a great size for the price! The brunch chilaquiles 1/2 red and 1/2 green and the enchiladas are amazing!

Hit the spot It has a wide variety of food with a great flavor of authentic Mexican food. 100 recommended Very fast service and very good atmosphere read more

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

I came with my husband and 12 month old to La Morena as we just moved close by and wanted to check it out. I know they recently came to this spot, and we found them to be pretty well established already! The servers were really attentive and we liked the kids menu that had a couple more options than a typical place. My husband loveddd the seafood fajitas, and my carnitas enchiladas had great flavor. The menu was huge with lots of options. I was surprised to see sushi and don't know how I feel about that haha. Margaritas were also huge, but tasted really good (we got the house and jalapeño! Overall we really enjoyed this family-friendly restaurant. read more

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Don't let the outside fool you. This place is amazing! Fairly priced, great service, clean, and caring! The dishes are beautifully plated. I'm sad I took so long to stop in, because this place is worth it. read more

Really nice place to come with the family, the dancing cow it's was awesome for sure I come back here with my family.

Ordered a chicken tostado and a cheese enchilada and refried beans. The tostado was boring with meat, iceberg lettuce and 2 slices of tomato. Was there cheese on it? I could not taste any. When I make them at home they have beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, and more . The cheese enchilada was not hot the refried beans were not hot. It seemed like the cheese enchilda had to have been made before and then they tried to warm it up, but it was cold. I will not come back here. We went in and there were lots of tables and we were a party of 2. They sat us right next to a guy at a table with 4 chairs and he was one person. We sat in a table of two for 2 people. They did not have to put us next to him there were many other tables. Our food took quite awhile to come out which would not have mattered had it been hot. I did not like the table salsa either. I love mexican food we eat it all the time. read more

Good authentic Mexican food with great service. They are also very accommodating for gluten and seed oil free.

Incredible menu. Beautiful plating. Just opened this weekend and am already planning a return visit. read more

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

We came to the restaurant because we like explore places and we have never been. Seamed popular since is was 1 pm on a Tuesday and the place has half packed. Taking this as a good sign we sat down and looked at the menu. There was a lot of different options from seafood dishes to sushi to basic Mexican dishes. We were just craving some tacos and enchiladas so that is what we got. We also order the spinach cheese dip. But what they brought out was unbaked spinach mixed with what tasted like cheese wiz. After we got our main dishes. My sister got the tacos which were mostly lettuce. The chicken was very dry but the tortilla was soggy. There was also no flavor to the taco bc the chicken was under seasoned. My dish, the enchiladas, was also dry. There was no sauce on the enchiladas but there was potatoes? It also came with beans that just tasted like bushes baked beans. We also had to wait 20 minutes just for our waters to be filled. We will not be going again and wanted to warn others of how horrible the food is here. The place was fairly well decorated. Seamed like a fancy sports bar. read more

La Morena mexican restaurant 2 - The taco, "spinach cheese dip", and enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

to start off the food was amazing! i've had their sushi before and i absolutely loved it, i tried the camarones a la diabla today and they were also really good! agua de horchata is a 10/10! the ambiance was also amazing, we were here to celebrate my sisters birthday. they made sure to make it special! she got a free meal and they were very extra about the birthday song lol we LOVED! our waiter was beyond nice, she came back plenty of times to make sure we were good. i wish this world had more people like her! she was really really nice (wish i could remember her name) :((((( will definitely come by more often! read more

I don't normally write reviews but my latest experience at this restaurant needs to be shared in hopes of improvement. This wasn't my first time dining here. I previously came here with some coworkers and had a fantastic time. Last Tuesday the 4th, I decided to bring my husband so he could try it too. It was around 1pm so it wasn't too busy. The food was incredible, the atmosphere pleasant, however the service definitely needs improvement. Our server was a young lady who never came to check on us after taking our orders. During our time there, we could see her interacting with the other tables just fine but never walked our way. We had to flag down another gentleman to take our plates and even bring us the check. I couldn't help but notice we were the only white couple there so I'm really hoping that wasn't the reason why. Again, the food was great, but the way we were ignored makes us not want to return. A friend shared a similar experience at this place and its a shame to hear that the staff is ruining what could be an overall amazing restaurant. read more

La comida esta súper rica y tiene mucha variedad de mariscos! Las micheladas y aguas frescas están deliciosas

Lovely place. Great food, good service! There are a few things I would change because I'm picky but we will go back again and again!!!! Ximena served us well! read more

To the owner of the "La Morena family" on Mississippi Ave: I'm writing this on behalf of my grandparents. Last week, they went to have breakfast/lunch there. only to have a disgusting experience. Their server, a skinny girl (as they described her), reeked of alcohol unfortunately there wasn't another server they could've requested as she was the only one . She never once checked on them, after a while a guy, who can only speak spanish, was sent to help but they only saw him once. The food was delicious, they said,so they decided to give you guys  a second chance. They went back on Monday only to find the same server again. She gave them their order only to disappear again. This time, neither the guy from the first time bothered to ask if everything was ok. They got up and paid the bill. The lady at the front asked them about how everything was, and my grandparents told her about the waitress not checking on them. She apologized for their bad experience and gave them a 10% discount card. They don't know her name or if she was the owner or the manager. My grandmother said she was a very nice blonde lady and well dressed. They appreciated the card, but they said that unless they hire more servers that are not drunk  for the lunch /breakfast hours, it is more likely they will not return. Upon having thise experience they feel the need to share  this so that friends or strangers reading this can know. It is an unfortunate  experience, my grandma said, as the restaurant has potential read more