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    La Torteria

    3.3 (49 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    David B.

    Located on a corner with large parking lot, it is pretty easy to find. Place itself looks a little dingy and the customer service is not really there. We had the el dorado chicken tacos and the California burrito. Expect to pay 12-15$ for each meal without drinks. Waited in line for about 10-15 minutes to place order and then another 15-20 for the food, so you have to have time available to wait and not be in a rush. The el dorado tacos were nicely fried but had very little meat in it. The California burrito had steak in it which was extremely dry. Salsa was a little watery and lacking in flavor. I would not return to eat here, there are just too many better options available.

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    Sierra M.

    This Local Hole in the Wall Is our favorite spot to get tacos, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays where they sell tacos for $1!! The best tacos I have had in Denver ! Can't beat $1 tacos! All Authentic taste, they have an updated menu with lots of other items to choose from as well! Fast service too , we love the taste !!

    Chantell T.

    I've ordered from this place many times before and have had no issues until today. I was eating my taco plate and there was a dead fly underneath the taco. I'm so glad that I looked down when I did because I almost ate it.

    No cheese in between the layers. Tastes dry and disgusting.
    Lydia J.

    Yea, it has been confirmed. There is a grumpy, rude lady behind the counter, who can't take an order from someone who speaks English (huh?). The birria tacos are DRY& have zero cheese in between the layers and we requested no cilantro. Both are covered with cilantro. The food truck up the street has way better tacos. WE'LL NEVER RETURN!!!!!!!!!!

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    Ivan N.

    Hidden ugly location and business is busy busy. Lot of people going in and out. Order my quesobirria tacos and coconut water. I was not happy, content, or impressed. If you want the authentic greasy, straight to the point, almost dollar scoop style mexican food. This is exactly how it is.

    $1 tacos! El pastor, barbacoa, carnitas, and chicken.
    Brandon G.

    Food is great, inside could use a refresh though. This spot is around the corner from me so I'm glad it's good and hasn't gotten me sick (sometimes I worry about small businesses). Can't beat the $1 tacos on Tuesday & Wednesday! (Some $1.50 and you must order in groups of 2)... don't expect all the salsas if you go late in the day! Service is always great, although they are known to get busy inside so there might be a 10 min wait and they may not answer the phone for Togo orders when it's like this.

    Quesabirria tacos with Consume

    This place is legit, Quesabirria was awesome taco Tuesday is a great deal. Don't be afraid to visit little hole in the wall places or you'll never get away from the terrible taco chain places (torchys/fuzzys).

    Thomas H.

    MAN!! You want good Mexican food this is the place you need to go to!!!! They finally got a bilingual cashier! So it's easy to order. I put on, most of my co workers to this place. Now we hit the place for taco Tuesday EVERY TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their food is amazing ! I have yet to be dissatisfied!!!! I tell everyone to go here for good food!! And they do and they always tell me this spot is great !! IM TELLING YOU THIS SPOT IS HITTING !!!! Issa 10 star review for me!!!!!!! Nah it's a 1000 star review for me!!!!! The place is a bit out dated but I don't even care about that. We don't go for the place we go for the food!!! It's Tuesday !! You know we in there..

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    wow so yummy. yum. very cheap. they gave us waters for free. Friendly. would highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Great deal for tacos on Tuesdays! Super friendly staff and well done street tacos. Haven't tried the rest of the menu

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    2 years ago

    Very good authentic Mexican birria. Several kinds of $1 tacos on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bare bones joint but sooo good and flavorful

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    The street tacos are wonderful. We enjoy stopping in here for quick service and a big smile!

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    Not your typical Americanized Mexican flavor. Loving it! Owner is very friendly. Fresh hot taco and delicious sauce to enjoy!

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    This a well run family business with delicious food. We love the tacos, and I also enjoy the Chilaquiles on the breakfast menu.

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    A mom and pop Taco joint. Very clean and neat on the inside with awesome food. Best street tacos!

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    We heard about Itacate from a friend of ours and we had to stop by for lunch - especially when we…read morelearned it's only 7 min away. We spoke with David and learned about their food and how much love they put in each dish. They have only been opened for 2 years. Service is friendly and the restaurant is very clean and modern. The food was phenomenal and Itacate is added to our list now. For starters, the fresada was delicious. It is a strawberry lemonade. I also ordered a Mango version to go. Very refreshing. We started off with the Queso Fundido with chorizo. It was hot and the cheese was just so good and stretchy. Such a nice find - we don't see it on menus in Colorado so must try. We ordered several tacos - birria, cochinita, shrimp, and fish. Every taco was delicious and full of flavor on its own. The rice and beans were also very well made. Each bite just bursts in flavor. David was kind enough to also let us try the Pambazo which is kind of like a torta but they grill it with the sauce on the outside. And if you put an egg in it, it can be fantastic breakfast sandwich. For dessert, we ordered the deditios con nieve which is funnel fries with sauce and coconut ice cream. It's deconstructed funnel cake essentially which my bf enjoyed because he can eat just the fries and ice cream. All in all, 10/10 experience. We will def be back

    we were in the area with not a lot of time and decided to try this place for a quick bite. It is…read morefantastic! We both had a couple of tacos which were all delicious: 2 chicken, 1 shrimp and 1 fish. All of them were GF except the fish, due to the fish being breaded. The tortillas are deep fried which help them to hold together perfectly. The shrimp and chicken were both perfectly cooked and really flavorful. the cheese in all of them was delicious and gooey. They have a pretty big menu and we saw lots of delicious looking dishes floating by. Lots of vegetarian options too. (including potato tacos of which we ordered 2 to go and they were very well received). The service was great and very friendly. We will be back. Yum. The ambiance is nothing fancy but who cares when the food is so good!

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    Vatos Tacos & Tequila

    4.1(29 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I'm loving the location! In the summer there's a water feature out front for the little kids so I…read morecan't want to take my toddler! Friendly counter service for ordering then they bring your food to the table. everything was fresh and it was my kind of portion! Will be back.

    I really wanted to love Vatos Tacos because the food itself has solid potential, but unfortunately,…read morethe customer service during my visit left a lot to be desired. The biggest issue was the experience with Devin, the GM. His interactions while taking orders came across as dismissive and somewhat arrogant, which set an uncomfortable tone from the start. What was more concerning was how he spoke to and treated the team members he was supervising -- it felt unnecessarily sharp and demeaning, especially in front of customers. There was also a noticeable delay with billing and follow-up, and communication around timing wasn't very clear. We sat at the bar, so it was a bit tough to ignore him since he was directly in front of us, serving as the bartender. A little more attentiveness and courtesy would have gone a long way. That said, Matt truly stood out in the best way. He was gracious, warm, and incredibly courteous. He took time to share his personal favorites, offered some off-menu secrets that genuinely elevated our tasting experience, and even suggested local festivals and activities to my friend who had just moved to the area. In a world that has felt especially chaotic lately, his kindness was deeply appreciated -- perfectly paired with a side of tacos and Topo Chicos. I hope this was just an off day on the management side, because the spot has promise. With more polished and respectful customer service -- especially at the leadership level -- the overall experience could improve significantly.

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    Vatos Tacos & Tequila - Patio

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    4.2(289 reviews)
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    I had marked this place down as somewhere I wanted to visit for a while, but never find myself in…read morethis area as it is pretty out-of-the-way for me. But as luck would have it, today, I drove right by and decided to stop in. I didn't expect a big dining room with two sides, but they had or the giant window into the kitchen that lets you see them pressing the Fresh made corn tortillas. That was a special treat. They were very patient with us as we brought our dog inside and told us as long as he doesn't fart and serve the other customers they had no problem with him being there :) We tried some of the tacos and the Horchata Agua Fresca. Everything was delicious, I originally asked for their recommendation on which tacos to get and he said you can't go wrong, so I opted for one El Pastor one Carne Asada, and one birria taco add cheese. Everything was so good, the perfect balance of flavors and very generous portion - these tacos were stuffed! They also have an awesome salsa and topping bar with tons of options and a serve yourself format with little containers and lids. At $3.50 per taco this is a super reasonable place for a bite and I'll definitely be back anytime I'm near Westminster.

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    El Taco Veloz - Menu as of June 2023

    Menu as of June 2023

    El Taco Veloz - Al pasta taco to the bottom left and buche taco to the top right

    Al pasta taco to the bottom left and buche taco to the top right

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