Great service and great drinks! Gabriel Francheska is an amazing bartender. Look forward to coming back!

no bueno. interesting atmosphere, interesting menu. Stopped in for lunch. The food was lukewarm, seemed to be reheated? Avoid.

The food here is fantastic! The menu is extensive and a bit overwhelming. It's heavy on the seafood, so that I what I ordered. The Fillet Relleno is a fillet of white fish, pan fried and stuffed with scallops and squid. It was great. They heat the tortillas on a grill and get them crispy, so they're hot and delicious, but not ideal for making tacos out of your meal. Heads up, if you want some butter to go with those tortillas, they'll charge you almost $3 for it! The service is spotty. My friend got his fajitas well before I received my meal. But, he didn't actually receive any silverware until my meal arrived. And, I didn't get my margarita until after I received my food. Tracking someone down to pay your bill can be challenging, as well. This place is LOUD! Whether it is the amplified mariachi roaming the restaurant or music playing on the speakers, this place is definitely loud and makes table conversation challenging. The entrance is actually on the side street, not on Colfax. This isn't well marked. read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - Fillet Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

bad service, they brought me a dirty plate before I use it I noticed so I ask for another plate and again they brought me a dirty plate again... read more

I went to La Morena for my birthday and it was one the best birthdays I have ever had. Hilda was our waitress and did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend and would love to have Hilda as my waitress again! read more

Great place! Amazing food and the service is spectacular. We come here frequently! We love jimena

Excelente servicio, la mesera Erika muy atenta y nos recomendó un delicioso molcajete mixto. 100% recomendado great service and the server Erika recommended a molcajete mixto super delicious read more

I have a biracial family we went the other night. My son is black , my granddaughter mother is Mexican, the other family members are Mexican. They would not serve my son, they kept ignoring him. He did not get any food and out of embarrassment left. read more

A friend and I ended up at La Morena as the restaurant we planned to go to was closed for the weekend. We've been there previously and avoid it due to the extreme noise. It is so loud conversation is virtually impossible. Service was very fast, we'd barely sat down before the server asked if we were ready to order. The menu is 12"x18" (perhaps larger) and at least 14 pages long. It takes awhile to get through and it's easy to miss something. Both my friend and I ordered tostadas, 3 for $14.99. My friend ordered, then I ordered. The server asked me, but not my friend, if I'd like 2. I said something like "I can get fewer than 3?" She replied 1, 2. I said I'd have 2 tostadas, as did my friend. The food came very quickly and was tasty. Then the bill came, I didn't look closely at it and gave the server my credit card. When she returned with the bill and I looked at it I noticed we were charged $15.00, odd. I called her back and asked about price - ok, only a penny from the $14.99. She said we'd ordered al la carte and tostadas were &7.50/each. I never saw an al la carte section in the menu, when she offered the option for 2 tostadas I assumed there were be a deduction in the price of the 3/14.99. The server, understandably, wasn't able to make any changes. I asked to speak to the manager. A manager came, kept interrupting as I tried to explain the issue from my perspective. We were talking but not communicating. She finally took the bill and said something about taking care of it - as I noted it is very loud and words get lost in the music. She never came back to us. As we were leaving (had to leave - tickets to a play) I tried to get her attention with no luck. read more

Hilda Muchas Gracias por su service fue de lo Maximo la comida estubo delicious studious muy satisfecho con su servicio

Went there late at night on Thursday, and the place was still busy. As soon as you walk in the music will hit you. It is very hard to have a conversation with the person next to you due to how loud the music itself is. The margarita had hands, they do NOT water it down and you can tell from the first sip. I tried different tacos they offered and by far the best were the tripe ones, I didn't get a photo because again, the margarita had hands. read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Excellent, traditional, authentic Mexican food. Everything is insanely delicious. Do yourself a favor and order a big bowl of pozole caldo soup, it'll heal your soul. Hilda took amazing care of us and this will be our new staple whenever we're in town. Gracias por todo!!! read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - Tacos de camarones and smothered combo - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Walked in during MNF broncos game- was told they wouldn't put it on. Ordered drinks, took 15 minutes plus walking to bar. Ordered more salsa. Took 15 minutes and asking 2x, then frozen block of salsa brought out. One chicken enchilada w nasty gristle and tendon bites later and I'm done. Bad service, bad food- zero redeeming qualities. I can only presume it's a money laundering op given how little they seem to care. read more

I ordered a "light" lunch. It was a shredded beef burrito, smothered. It was absolutely delicious. I left nothing on my plate even though it was really filling. The staff is very friendly from the time you walk in. Wait staff did an adequate job of checking on me. There are numerous large monitors that display different programs. A very pleasant place to enjoy a meal. read more

Amazing food. Good service. Love this place and will be back!! This is some of the best Mexican food in Colorado

You either like real Mexican food and culture or you expect something different. Yes the music is loud. The food is good, and if you grew up anywhere near the border or Central America, you will likely appreciate their flavor and style. No, this isn't a high end restaurant. And all food costs money these days, especially seafood. It isn't a taco truck. The bathrooms were clean because I went when 100 people haven't used them. The whole place was clean and the staff were so friendly. I'm a blonde white lady and they were sweet to me just the same! So many different ceviche options that I didn't even know where possible! If you're chill and like authentic Hispanic culture and food, definitely try them. read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - A big a$$ margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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My friends and I went and had a great time. Their food was delicious and the customer service was amazing. Thank you!

Staff are friendly, the food is flavorful and delicious, the drinks are strong and the music is loud. I had a top shelf margarita and tacos supreme carnitas when I came in by myself at 5:30pm on a Tuesday. I read the other reviews and I can see how it would be even louder and way busier later and especially on the weekend. That being said, it's a Mexican restaurant on east Colfax. I'll come back. read more

We've been there twice after shows at Vintage Theatre. Vibe is pretty cool, super cholo, the realness is here. Late at night, it's definitely the bar crowd, ready to party. Service is sweet, especially Sra. Esmeralda, who helped us even though she wasn't our server. The food is decent -- I had one of the best sopapillas in Denver there. The micheladas are huge. The biggest problem is that the music is so loud you can't talk to anyone next to you, let alone across the table, let alone at another table. I don't know how the employees aren't suffering from terrible hearing loss and tinnitus after working there. After the first time we went, and it was so loud, we still decided to go back because we thought maybe the second time they wouldn't have karaoke and it would be more pleasant. But then we saw they have karaoke every day of the week. read more

the food is really great and so is the service. they really treat you like family and are always making sure you are good ! live music on weekends and some weekdays. Rosa is one of the best service here and we see her all the time we come in! she is so great to talk to and always making jokes! la comida es increible y el servicio también. a uno la tratan como familia y siempre nos cuidan que estemos bien. tienen música en vivo los domingos y martes. Rosa es una de las mejores del servicio!! read more

Went for the 1st time Rice was old. Guacamole was a bit rancid. Had a chile relleno that you could tell was reheated in a microwave. Nothing tasted fresh. Won't be returning read more

Top 5 Mexican restaurant in Denver hand down Andrea top tier waitress Food, drinks, Atmosphere

This restaurant was so good. Everyone should come and visit. The food options were really good and the service was good.

Delicious! Authentic Mexican food. The salsa served with the chips has a little kick but is full of flavor. We had the shrimp cocktail and it was perfect. I had the medium combination plate (which there is nothimg medium about that plate) with a ground beef burrito and crispy chile relleno with beans and rice all smothered in delicious pork green chile. My husband had their crispy relleno plate and loved it. Their lemonade is freshly made. Their service is great. They were very attentive to us and were very friendly. They have karaoke every night and although it's loud, it's a nice atmosphere. Plus, if you want to learn Spanish, I can think of no better way to enjoy learning. read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - Nothing medium about this medium combination plate - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Food was hit or miss, some of my friends liked theirs, mine was not good. The steak in burrito was chewy, overcooked and from the dried out pieces, u can tell it was cooked some while ago. The music was so loud that you can't hear each other. The waitress was not trained, but she was sweet, so I'm giving one additional star for that. Overall, not coming back, unfortunately. read more

Shucks. It had potential. We read the reviews that commented on no flavor and decided to try it anyway. Should have really listened to the reviews. Very nice staff but they disappeared after our food was delivered. The food really was extremely bland. Added lime, salt and some bottled sauce to make it barely edible. Even the fajitas were just blah. The menu is soooo huge that maybe they just don't season. It was not worth the calories. Icky. read more

La Morena is a trip! It's loud and joyful, with plenty of screens to catch whatever game might be going on, and beautiful people dressed to go out. The plates of food are enormous and delicious, and the micheladas look amazing - definitely trying one next time I go in. This place feels authentic, in that you won't hear any English top 40 on the radio and that you may feel silly if you order a chimichanga amidst all the sizzling fajita platters and towering ceviche chalices. If you stick around in the evening the karaoke starts up. The mic goes to the bar and to booths, with people singing their favorite Spanish ballads. The waitstaff if very friendly and accommodating, parking lot in back. read more

La Morena Mexican Restaurant - Combination with chile relleno and chicken burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The meals I've had here are exceptional and the service has been excellent. It's best to read the reviews closely and learn to go when the environment matches your goal. Don't let some of the reviews prevent you from discovering an outstanding Mexican restaurant! In the detail of the reviews you'll see many people complain about how loud it is at dinner time. I get that. They often have karaoke at night, so yes ... it's really hard to have a conversation during karaoke hours. If you can go when they do not have blaring music, you'll enjoy prompt service, charming wait staff and very tasty food. Maybe call in advance about when karaoke starts? If you want authentic Mexican food and experience, plan around the loud times. It's great for groups! They have some huge, really impressive platters of fish and seafood. I'm a fan of the Carnitas Plate and the Fajitas Empapeladas. At first I thought the prices were high but after seeing the size of the dishes I realize most are meant for 'family style' dining. I had the Fajitas Empapeladas for lunch, then dinner at home and still have enough food left to enjoy two more meals. Really! read more

Stopped in for a blue margarita before a theatre production and had the best blue margarita I have had in Denver...the female bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and the blue margarita was fantastic!! Made us feel welcome! read more

The waiter made a mistake on my orden and then charge me the extra item for his mistake. The manager and security told me to pay the full bill after the waiter made references that I was a poor man who couldn't pay the extra money for his mistake. Is not the amount is the action and the insult to me a paying customer by both him and the manager. Not to mentioned the bad service and lack of good customer service. This is not my first time at this place, but it might be my last. Attend at your own risk. read more

The people that eaten here must of been drunk or super hungry! The food is bland, Old food not fresh! Old discolored stinky shrimp. Overpriced and dirty restaurant! Its more like a Cantina not family friendly! read more

Hilda was an incredible server, and the food was delicious. The environment was welcoming and clean. The bathrooms were very clean as well

Some of the items didn't have a price on them. Ordered a dish that didn't have the price on the menu and it turned out to cost $60. The dish was bland and tasteless. The service was terrible, probably because they charge an automatic 25% tip regardless of group size, so the waiters have no incentive to treat you well. Overall spent $75 to eat a bland meal at a small, overcrowded, low-quality restaurant. Do not go here. read more

It was a cold wintery night. Traffic was bad, really bad, en route to the Vintage Theater. So bad, in fact, we missed our dinner reservation elsewhere. We arrived at the Vintage about 40 minutes ahead of curtain, and Lo, what do our eyes behold? A gorgeous neon sign guiding us to La Morena. Seizing upon a final opportunity to get something into our frazzled systems before the show started, we enter and found La Morena dead empty. A group of servers jumped to attention and seated us- we explained we need to eat fast. About 14 seconds later, everyone squealed with delight and relief when they presented the frazzled driver (yours truly) with a margarita. The chips and salsa were also served immediately and wow! Was that salsa good! We enjoyed an order of the Quesadillas, big juicy things stuffed full of chicken and cheese and topped with all the trimmings. They were delicious! We also enjoyed two orders of the barbacoa plate, tender cheek beef simmered forever in the most delicious sauce, served with rice and beans and guacamole. Everything was served in GIANT platters! In 35 minutes, we dined, had a couple margs, and made it to the play in time for curtain. Thank you La Morena! This was a save, and a truly delicious meal! read more

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Worst service EVER. don't ever come here. Food is not worth worth it. Just go to the food trucks. Better quality anyway.

Food is decent, and staff is friendly. Pero no mamen bájenle a la música, I could hardly keep a conversation, I had to be screaming over the music. read more

La Morena is a solid middle class Mexican restaurant. All their prices are similar to the almost high end Mexican joints. I order Carnitas plate with one side egg. It was a generous looking plate due to the famous trick by using large plates. My wife order very fresh Menudo, so fresh you can still smell the cow! Most people gag at the smell but not me. Fresh good homemade tortillas came with our order. They make them only on the weekends according to the menu. For the price they are not very competitive to the higher end Mexican restaurants. It is a good restaurant just sadly I know better ones in the price range read more

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This place is pure fire. I can't really say much else. If you love Mexican food, you need to come here. Period. read more

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Lurked the happy hour here prior to a Spanish Conversation Meetup group/Karaoke event. It wasn't very happy and music was way too loud considering the 4 customers. Server didn't seem to even know about it. Felt like a super gringa while waiting. Drank 2 Modelos and by the time my South American friend arrived I was over it and we decided not to eat. Can't give a fair assessment of the food, but judging from the photos on the menu, it looked delicious. Happy Hour was over at 6 pm and at that point was no longer interested in the 8 pm karaoke. read more

Love this place. The food is next level. If you don't like a loud party environment then don't go here though. They are not going to turn down the music because that's how most of their customer base likes it. It feels extremely authentic and my wife and I are most of the time the only people that speak English. The salsa is incredible but be ready for the spice. Overall I go here every time now. The food is that good. read more