The food is good but the service is terrible I was waiting for 5 minutes and nobody come to take my order

Great service, food made right in front of you and great atmosphere. Was not a fan of the chocolate flan or their flan. A little too much like flan flavored cake. Sandwiches are huge. Could easily be shared by 2 people. Bathroom was a mess. read more

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Great owners the food here is also banging. Must visit in denver when you are just looking for good food. Hard to find in this city...

Yes! Everything about this sandwich spot was a yes, except for maybe the wait time, but boy are these worth the wait! The environment is busy and smells amazing. You know it's good when it's busy. You really can't go wrong with any selection. Would 100% go back time and again. The only missing this is maybe some interesting side dishes. read more

Used to be my go to torta place, but it has lost a little bit of quality and love in the sandwiches. Prices are pretty high. Expect to spend $20 on a sandwich and drink, the sandwich is very big though. read more

Favorite place to get tortas, they have a huge selection too! My favorites are the Abondonada y Chilanga. Most of the times we go it's been good quality & nice service. Once my torta was falling apart because the bread was soggy & was unevenly cut so the insides were falling apart... but we still went back after cuz it smacked still LOL (btw after reading the other reviews it helps to know Spanish... I suggest learning at least how to order in Spanish & maybe the service will be better since they might be more comfortable in their own language... never hurts to try) read more

Terrible service! Always missing the most important ingredients in the tortas. Orders the most expensive tortas in the menu and they didn't put in the pork chop. Outrageous! read more

Ate at the food truck. The price was definitely worth it. Huge sandwich was delicious. Seriously they don't mess around and aren't skimpy on May of the meat or any toppings. read more

Ohhh maahhhh gawwwwd, this place is SO GOOD! It's become a weekend staple for us, especially after a late night. When your body craves a greasy disgusting hamburger, give it a Mexican torta, instead. It will thank you later... Pros: 1. amazing food 2. once the food is ordered, it's quick to prepare 3. you can actually see the cooking station, and it is ALWAYS clean (not to mention fun to watch the "Torteros" do their thing!) Cons: 1. the parking lot is... strange... just drive defensively and you'll be fine 2. a little difficult to spot, so watch for the other Mexican restaurant, and a auto garage 3. if you go there when it's busy, the place can get pretty crammed. It's not meant to be a sit-down place, although there is a solid amount of bar-stool seating. So, if you're going right at peak lunch time, plan a back-up in case you can't eat it there 4. the menu is in spanish for the most part... they do have small take-out menus in English by the register, so grab one of those an you'll be all good. I always get the breaded skirt steak, and it has never failed me. I also like my tortas spicy, so when they ask me if I want chipotle sauce or peppers, I get both. It's authentic, fresh, well-made, and such a great price! read more

Tortugas is always delicious! I ordered the chicken and avocado torta with jalapeños ....their fresh waters are also mouth watering. The only downside is little parking space in a busy street but other than that great place for lunch or dinner! Highly recommend eating here at least once. read more

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Las Tortugas: I've been to the Denver and Aurora locations. Taste is good and consistent, meat is fresh so is horchata. Las Tortas: been here multiple times while having the most yelp reviews. Crispy bread is better than Tortugas but the meat is not as fresh. Torta gives me stomach upset sometimes but it taste so good it's worth it. read more

Seems as if it's not the same owners. Grew up eating at this place and always loved it. Hadn't been to this location in over a year and the quality significantly went down. The torta was so flat had everything slapped on there when asked for more Mayo they said they didn't have any to give and over all taste was not great. My husband ordered one that use to be huge but this time also came up short. Disappointed. The location in Colorado Springs did a better job a couple months ago. read more

This place is a good time. Hole in the wall, high quality authentic tortas for a reasonable price ($8.50/9.00/9.65). I didn't try any of the agua frescas that I've heard about in other reviews, but I'll be back to get them another time for sure. Tortas are made fresh, delicious, saucy, soft bread. Everything you want in a sandwich. Try it. read more

The food served at this establishment is very good no doubt but the attitude of the employees is very of off putting I can't ask for a recipe without them making a face overall there attitude is just unfriendly like they don't want to be there if that's the case look for another job read more

This place isn't as good as it was once before!!!! It's a bummer..... I asked for extra cheese and paid for it. When asked that I get more cheese they said the owner tells them to put very minimal and that they couldn't do it.... If you all are looking to get a great torta go to Los Carboncito they aren't greedy with their food... read more

Nasty ass food he touch my torta with his hands never going to this place also bad service read more

Las Tortugas - Person food - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A quick torta to satisfy your hunger. We got the Hawaiian sandwich and the melted cheese is the memorable part. Nothing special about the ham in my opinion as it seems like regular deli chopped ham. But the bread is a good choice. I probably will not come back here as it was a bit too pricey for what was provided. I think if it came with a side item or higher quality ham cuts, I would come back to pay $9 for a sandwich. Service was friendly though! read more

Would not order from here again. We got delivery and paid over $50 for three tortas (Guera and 2 Milanesa). Tortas were mostly bread and toppings, very stingy on meat. They also did not include any of the hot sauce we requested. Huge rip off. read more

I always (years) come out to eat here, but lately these workers have a bad attitude. I didn't get to enjoy my torta because they didnt wrap it good (to go order) when I picked up the the brown bag, was wet and everything spilled on my seat. Thanks. read more

Maybe I insulted them....? I pointed out that although some of the items have different names, they contain the same ingredients; so I asked what makes them different...they could barely answer and kinda just walked away... Sooooo I got my order in and a few mins later I got, drumroll, A SANDWICH WITH ONLY HALF THE SANDWICH FILLED YAAAAY. The "meat" was highly questionable "skirt steak" which had the consistency of stamped out scraps formed into something to resemble meat...for 15 bucks (with a 2.50 can of pepsi and tip) this place is not worth it at all. The quality and taste were so below mediocre that I should have just dug through their dumpster.... read more

Thought i would give it a shot today since a couple of my Mexican friends recommended it..i should have just ate next door at the taco spot it looked really good..owell anyways i ordered a torta.. she said chipolte or salsa verde i said verde & please no mayo i paid ten plus tipped 2 when i got home i got a skimpy tiny little sandwich with mayo & not at all what i ordered..im guessing because i didn't order in Spanish?? Very disappointed the taste was overall ok at best compared to other street food vendors read more

To be honest if you want to feel like you got hustled; come here. The tortes were alright nothing spectacular to be costing $14.00! For one Torta y'all. no fries. no drink. just waxing $14.00 for bullshit little torta. read more

If you are not familiar with Las Totugas tortas, you are in for a treat. Stop in for a true authentic experience and delicious food. The restaurant features giant sandwiches the size of a tortuga(turtle)! Watch your sandwich get made right in front of you. Take some time exploring the large menu full of delicious options prior to ordering. Community seating in an open room make for a truly great dining experience. Keep up the great work! read more

Las Tortugas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was over charged, prices were pretty high for the quality of product. Stay was pleasant, will not be returning.

The tortas at this place ROCK. Las Tortugas is tucked into a corner of the strip mall on Peoria and 6th in Aurora. Don't be scared to park and venture into this busy and friendly little place. Big giant Mexican sandwiches...mmmmm. The posted menu is in Spanish, but walk up to the counter where the English version is on the counter top. You can't go wrong with any order - these tortas are made while you wait on a piping hot grill. Delicious pork, ham, bacon, chicken - even breakfast tortas. The extra deliciousness comes from tons of cheese and a schmear of refried beans on the crispy grill-toasted bun. Ask for extra jalapeos and they will gladly throw them on..! These aren't tiny little tortas - you may feel guilty eating a whole one but it's definitely worth it. No liquor license as of yet. For a quick beer and an adventure cross the parking lot to the Plainsman Bar and Restaurant. read more

Favorite tortas in Denver since '14. Hole in the wall place but for some reason the food just hits the spot. They have so many choices. Only thing I would prefer would be to colar (strain/filter) the aguas frescas (fresh waters) 'cause personally I like to drink my drink not eat them, otherwise the tortas are the best. read more

A little incident today caused me to sample the BEST torta (sandwich) in the world; so much so I am giving Las Tortugas 4 stars, sight unseen. I share a tack room with TG and she accidentally locked me out thinking I had already left (keys to car and cell phone were in the tack room). This happened just as the biggest dust storm ever blew through the stables; so I had to wait in my horse's stall until I could even see to get to the phone. I finally got a hold of her and she said she was really not that far away. So, back she came and with half of her lunch. She said I had saved her from eating the whole thing. And then she offers me the remaining half of her sandwich. Since I was starving and we are friends, I said sure. Oh yum. The torta was chicken, avocado, and jalapeno on this fabulous grilled bread. Although half a sandwich, it was a meal for me. I inhaled half of it at the stables and then brought the rest home to savor. I can tell you, there is no sugar coating on TG's reviews and she is dead on with her review of Las Tortugas. OMG, I cannot wait to go back and order one to my specification. And the husband will be giddy about the bacon offering. As yelped before, these tortas ROCK. read more

We accidentally went to the Costco Business Center (no food court), and needed a lunch spot in the area. My husband did a quick search and found Las Tortugas. While we were staring at the menu (there are so many yummy looking choices!), a fellow customer recommended the Super Cubana, which my husband ordered and loved. Y'all... it is HUGE. As I was watching the cooks make other sandwiches, I started to regret my decision to get the Guera (chicken, avocado, and cheese) because it seemed so basic. FYI: It's not. I got it with chipotle sauce and it was awesome! Though not as big as the Super Cubano, my Guera was pretty huge and I ended up taking half home. My horchata was great too, and wasn't watered down with a ton of ice. The employees were nice and our food was served quickly. We sat at the counter so we could watch them make the tortas, which was pretty cool. I went at an off-time (~2pm on a Saturday) and it wasn't packed, but there was a steady stream of customers. I highly, highly recommend Las Tortugas! Notes: Don't expect to order any sides -- the menu is no nonsense, just tortas and drinks. The parking situation is a little weird. read more

I have found a recent love for tortas. This place is my favorite in Denver. Their bread is buttery and toasted. I love the sauce they put on it. I have already come back twice! They can be a little slow, but I think I am just anxious to get my food!! I can't ever remember what I order but I am good with anything with chorizo in it. My friend always gets something with ham. Can't wait for my next torta!!! read more

Las Tortugas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Reason number one this place is awesome: they have their own juicer! I got fresh carrot juice which made me smile. They also can make juice out of other healthy veggies and fruits like cantaloupe, watermelon, celery, Cucumber, and pineapple. The location is small clean bright with tvs playing soccer and telenovellas while Mexican music plays in the background. We ordered the Ingrata and espanola sandwiches. The bread is light and buttery and delicious and I definitely recommend getting the chipotle sauce on it. It adds just the right amount of heat and kind of makes the sandwich taste like a fancy sloppy Joe (and who wouldn't want that?) read more

This is my favorite spot to get a torta! My go-to is the Colorada but I have tried about 6 of them and love them all. I prefer chipotle sauce on mine (instead of jalapeño) because the flavor is so good! I think that anything you try here is bound to be delicious! read more

They need a new blender or make the waters correctly! I order a pineapple water ! So nasty the water hade big big pieces of pineapple worst pineapple water I've ever hade read more

Great mexican delicacies. This is coming from a person who grew up in Mexico city. They close late, great for a late snack. I've been here twice and I am looking forward to go back. They have everything one can wish; tortas (many variations), aguas frescas, desserts, and pictures of my beautiful and hectic DF. read more

Las Tortugas - Deliciousness - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Mexican street food at its best! If you are looking for the most real mexican street food experience in Denver, you must try Las Tortugas. Here they will serve you authentic mexican tortas (hot sandwiches) and a wide varety of aguas frescas. The place can fill up very quickly during lunch time but have patience and you will be rewarded! My personal favorites are the perrona or the huerfana. If your really hungry and have a friend with you try to defeat the cubana. Yelp says it is closed on sundays but Ive been there several times on Sundays, my wife loves stopping by after church, as does much of the community! Don't forget to go next door to La Calle for an authentic mexican street taco! Las torugas is one of Denvers best kept secrets! read more

Super Cubana, chipotle, too. I'll be back. Uber long wait. YUM! Haiku review read more

Amazing Tortas!!! Super authentic. Alan and Marco did an awesome job and were super friendly. Real Mexican food ... not "New México". Small place but super fresh and delicious! CC machine was down but thankfully we had cash... will come prepared just in case. read more

Las Tortugas - The fried cheese and jalapeño completed the sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

These are some great tortas. The aguas frescas are also super duper here. You can ask for a menu in English if you are intimidated by the one posted in Spanish. read more

Wow! Amazing tortas! The most authentic mexican tortas ive ever tried in the US. It was really meaty and the bread was delicious and toasted just right. I ordered la cuatrera, which had authentic spicy chorizo, pierna (pork leg), cheese, tomato, avocado, and chipotle chili. Just awesome! The cantelope agua fresca came in a liter cup and was freshly made there. The location was not so great and the place itself was ok (dont expect actual tables) but really worth it if you want to enjoy a truly delicious and fullfilling meal. read more

OH MY GATOS! One of the unique places that has just Tortas! This place reminded me of a Place in in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. What's Great too is that any juice you get, it's made from Fresh Fruit! http://guialocal.com.mx/las_tortugas_tortas.html read more

Decent tortas! We ordered 3 different tortas, one with lots of meat, one with egg and chorizo, and a kids one, very basic with ham and cheese, all were great. We also ordered the fruit salad with nuts, whipped cream, etc. also pretty good. My only negatives are two things, that seemed to detour me from coming back. 1. parking sucks. limited parking. 2. seating sucks. no tables, so you have to sit counter style and for a family not very comfortable or private. Next time, I will take my tortas to go! Last note, you get the option of chipotle sauce (no idea why?) and jalapenos with every torta. Order the jalapenos, they don't make the torta that much more spicy and definitely adds some flavor. Or get them on the side and try it out in little quantities. read more