Leon&#x27;s Mexican Restaurant

They have a combination of mostly brightly decorated booths, and a few tables. There are Pepsi soft…read moredrinks available with one free refill. The complimentary chips and salsa are fresh. The chips are a heavier corn variety and the salsa is on the medium spicy scale. They also serve a type of jalapeño slaw with cilantro, which my wife devoured. My entree was the Camarones Apretalados, which had plump shrimp wrapped in bacon on a bed of onions, peppers, and mushrooms and a generous covering of cheese. It also comes with rice, pico, refried beans, and hot fresh tortillas (corn or flour). It's a big serving and very filling. My wife had the Grilled Dhicken Taco Salad and it was also a generous portion and she loved the flavors.

The service was good. Staff was very nice…read more Food was above average, but the prices were really high. $27 for a burrito ?

Salsa and jalapeño slaw

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Chips and salsa

Agavero's Mexican Experience

4.2(145 reviews)

1.9 mi

Good portions, great flavor, nice views…read more Ordered the fajitas and a margarita which were both decently priced and both very good. Service was good, at times can be slow but not to their fault because they do get a lot of take out orders as well as walk ins. Family friendly and good times all in one. Will definitely be back to try more on their menu!

This place was such a pleasant surprise! We ate here while visiting family and it was exactly what…read moreI was looking for when craving good Mexican food. The restaurant is relatively small, but we had no issue getting a table for 5. The staff was super attentive, friendly and quick. The food was DELICIOUS! The portions are really generous and the flavors were amazing. I had the 3 dish combination and chose a crispy chile relleno, a chimichanga and a tostado. Everything tasted amazing. I also had a small margarita which was served in a small pitcher which was also delicious to have with meal. This is a solid choice for Mexican food if you are in the Grand Junction/Clifton area!

Nice chairs

Chorizo con queso

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Pollo Azado

4.5(132 reviews)

3.8 mi

Pride of ownership is very evident with friendly service and great food! Wish we lived closer but…read morewill come again when we're in town. Only suggestion would be to expand menu to include burritos. Definitely reccomend.

Best chicken in America... I'm not kidding. Eat here now. The beans are unreal too. Can't wait…read moreto go back

El menu

Carne asada tacos, Enchilada Meal, quarter 1/4 chicken meal

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Las Marias Mexican Restaurant

3.9(201 reviews)

3.5 mi

Had a fantastic experience while in town for a tournament. The good reviews in the nicely updated…read moredowntown was another reason we chose it. It was Friday night and the place was starting to get busy but we were seated quickly. The hostess even apologized for our wait that couldn't have been more than 3 minutes. The place has a nice, friendly vibe. We were provided chips and salsa while we waited for our food which was flavorful and large portion. Great waitress and the food was fantastic. I didn't get photos but the 2 enchiladas with a hard shell taco was awesome. They had a gentlemen playing a guitar on stage and the staff would encourage him and hoot and howler which got the customers into it. It was a nice touch to a great meal.

We came in with a handful of people for lunch, and we were seated right away. There were a couple…read moreother groups and pairs there already, but the waitress was attentive and had a great smile! I enjoyed my enchiladas immensely. The sauce was flavorful, and the rice was just right. Great lunch!

Spinach Enchiladas

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Aztecas Family Mexican Restaurant

4.0(85 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great food and friendly service…read more We had a large group and had enchiladas, burritos, a shrimp dish and other items. Everything was very good and served hot on hot plates. Food comes out pretty fast. There is parking in the back too.

Super casual, flavorful food, and really nice people who work there. We will definitely be back. A…read morevery nice and relaxed experience.

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El Asadero

4.6(5 reviews)

0.7 mi

Was back in GJ and had to stop to get me a burrito this time I was able…read moreTo take picture I want to say this place is super clean and only use the freshest ingredient's service was fast and friendly I will be back

The carne asada tacos were very good. The young man that…read morewaited on us was on FaceTime with another young man the entire time we were orderin, waiting for our food & I regret tipping him! Please hang up the dang phone & pay attention to your customers! The young lady in the back at least came out & acknowledged us. It is no wonder there are no customers imo, @ this location. The lights were not on ..... I won't go back.

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Los Jilbertos

3.8(138 reviews)

1.8 mi

I was just driving through town and stopped here looking for something quick and good to eat, and…read morethis ended up being a surprisingly great find. I got the carnitas burrito, and my friend got the carnitas taco. I was especially impressed by how much meat they put in my burrito for the price. The carnitas were tender with crispy pieces throughout, and the whole thing was flavorful, filling, and tasted surprisingly authentic. For how affordable everything was, I wasn't expecting the quality or portions to be as good as they were. The restaurant itself is also pretty spacious inside with plenty of seating, and the cashier who rang us up was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I came in mostly because I needed a quick meal while passing through, but I left already thinking I'd stop here again the next time I'm driving through town.

This was our second trip to Los Jilbertos this year and I was very happy with my meal…read more I got the two taco plate (carnitas and adobada) and an order of three rolled tacos (taquitos) with guacamole sauce. The tacos, which were made with double full-sized corn tortillas, were stuffed with meat and fixings. The carnitas was flavorful and crispy. The adobadas could have used more marinade and was bordering on dry, but was still satisfying. You can't see it in the picture, but under the tacos, the rice and beans completely filled the bottom of the container. The refried beans were lardy and rich. The rice was perfectly done. The rolled tacos were crispy and topped with a guacamole sauce and a little shredded cheese. Inside the rolled tacos was very tender, almost mushy, shredded beef (I dissected one, so I know). The SO got the fish taco and a bean and cheese burrito. She was very happy with her order. In the taco was a very generous amount of crunchy fried fish topped with a lot of cabbage, sauce, onions and cilantro. The salsa bar was fresh and had everything I needed to compliment my meal. The red and green sauces both had good flavor. The carrots and onions were spiced nicely. What really surprised me today was how fast our order was ready. Just a few minutes after I finished getting my sauces, pico de gallo, and carrots, we were walking out the door with our food. There was even a long drive thru line. If you're in the area and you're hungry, don't pass by this place by.

Interior

Carnitas taco

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El Charro Loco Colorado

4.1(18 reviews)

1.1 mi

Food was fantastic! Not too crowded and the staff is…read morefriendly. Why do I write a review with 85 characters

Food quality was good however there were not many options to the buffet. Hard to read the hand…read morewritten signs as to what is available. Server was very friendly and helpful

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El Mescal Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.1(50 reviews)

8.0 mi

We stopped at El Mescal Family Restaurant and had a great experience! The staff was super friendly…read moreand greeted us right away. I ordered the sopes, and they were delicious! The restaurant was very clean, welcoming, and had great music playing in the background. Overall, a really nice place with great food and friendly service. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Wow!!! Food was great!! I'm so glad I stopped and went in…read more It's hard to find pork fajitas but this place has em...!!!! I'll definitely be coming back. Enjoy!!

El Mescal Family Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Pollo Asado Lunch Plate

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Chipotle enchiladas

Tacoparty

4.1(463 reviews)

3.7 mi

The food here is so creative and dreamily delicious! The colors and flavors are a treat for the…read moreeye and the tastebuds!!! We were staying up the street for the weekend and we ended up there twice. The food isn't heavy and it's so satisfying! The roasted cauliflower taco was my favorite hands down and my husband was loving the Roasted mitaki mushroom taco and the guacamole... I could eat this everyday for weeks! It's soooo delicious! The margarita was very fresh and delicious too!!! You can feel they love what they do here.

really tasty food with some unique options. i'm leaving a 4 star because in my opinion, the prices…read morewere too high. fantastic food and really great service, a fun vibe to enjoy it all in, but $70-80 for 3 of us for lunch was more than i'd like to pay for it.

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Anthony B.

9

8

0

12 years ago

I have been going here for years and it is my favorite Mexican food anywhere. I am a huge Pozole lover and they have my favorite. Too bad they only serve it in the weekends! Very authentic and the service is fast, friendly and flexible with special orders. Make sure you request the green tomatillo salsa when they bring you the chips and (red) salsa! Quintessential hole-in-the wall hidden gem! read more

Victor S.

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1

0

10 months ago

I tried the super burrito and what I got was a super large blob of rice, if you order one be shure to ask for soy sauce, that might give it some flavor!! The guest that came with me said it was the blandest food they have ever ate I didn't eat mine. Then they double charged my credit card and so we had to go through the process of fixing that. I would not recommend this place to anyone!! read more

Ruth V.

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2

0

11 years ago

I've been going here forever. Last visit was a few days ago. New menu and higher prices. The charge of $1.50 for an extra small, basket of chips turned me off as well as extra charge for rice or beans that used to be included. Food is authentic and delicious. read more

Andrew P.

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3

0

11 years ago

Everything you want in a mexican restaurant. Carnitas burrito with green salsa was superb. Friendly family run business who provide an authentic mexican food experience. It's the main reason to travel to Clifton. read more

Toni R.

0

3

0

12 years ago

Great place for good, reasonably priced authentic food. Salsa a little too spicy for me. Good margaritas! GOOD service from familiar faces every time. TR read more

Heather P.

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2

0

12 years ago

We love Leons. This family run business is authentic and their staff are always very nice.

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Los Jilbertos

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I was just driving through town and stopped here looking for something quick and good to eat, and…read morethis ended up being a surprisingly great find. I got the carnitas burrito, and my friend got the carnitas taco. I was especially impressed by how much meat they put in my burrito for the price. The carnitas were tender with crispy pieces throughout, and the whole thing was flavorful, filling, and tasted surprisingly authentic. For how affordable everything was, I wasn't expecting the quality or portions to be as good as they were. The restaurant itself is also pretty spacious inside with plenty of seating, and the cashier who rang us up was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I came in mostly because I needed a quick meal while passing through, but I left already thinking I'd stop here again the next time I'm driving through town.

This was our second trip to Los Jilbertos this year and I was very happy with my meal…read more I got the two taco plate (carnitas and adobada) and an order of three rolled tacos (taquitos) with guacamole sauce. The tacos, which were made with double full-sized corn tortillas, were stuffed with meat and fixings. The carnitas was flavorful and crispy. The adobadas could have used more marinade and was bordering on dry, but was still satisfying. You can't see it in the picture, but under the tacos, the rice and beans completely filled the bottom of the container. The refried beans were lardy and rich. The rice was perfectly done. The rolled tacos were crispy and topped with a guacamole sauce and a little shredded cheese. Inside the rolled tacos was very tender, almost mushy, shredded beef (I dissected one, so I know). The SO got the fish taco and a bean and cheese burrito. She was very happy with her order. In the taco was a very generous amount of crunchy fried fish topped with a lot of cabbage, sauce, onions and cilantro. The salsa bar was fresh and had everything I needed to compliment my meal. The red and green sauces both had good flavor. The carrots and onions were spiced nicely. What really surprised me today was how fast our order was ready. Just a few minutes after I finished getting my sauces, pico de gallo, and carrots, we were walking out the door with our food. There was even a long drive thru line. If you're in the area and you're hungry, don't pass by this place by.

Agavero's Mexican Experience

4.2

(145 reviews)

Good portions, great flavor, nice views…read more Ordered the fajitas and a margarita which were both decently priced and both very good. Service was good, at times can be slow but not to their fault because they do get a lot of take out orders as well as walk ins. Family friendly and good times all in one. Will definitely be back to try more on their menu!

This place was such a pleasant surprise! We ate here while visiting family and it was exactly what…read moreI was looking for when craving good Mexican food. The restaurant is relatively small, but we had no issue getting a table for 5. The staff was super attentive, friendly and quick. The food was DELICIOUS! The portions are really generous and the flavors were amazing. I had the 3 dish combination and chose a crispy chile relleno, a chimichanga and a tostado. Everything tasted amazing. I also had a small margarita which was served in a small pitcher which was also delicious to have with meal. This is a solid choice for Mexican food if you are in the Grand Junction/Clifton area!

Aztecas Family Mexican Restaurant

3.6

(97 reviews)

The food is amazing, service is friendly and quick. Looking forward to the coming back for…read moremargaritas! Restaurant is bigger than it appears , the ambiance offers a very cozy dining experience

Service was good and quick, but the food was really weird. It's like all of the sauces and salsas…read moreand beans were watered down. Very bland. Felt like I had Covid because there was no flavor

Las Marias Mexican Restaurant

3.9

(201 reviews)

Had a fantastic experience while in town for a tournament. The good reviews in the nicely updated…read moredowntown was another reason we chose it. It was Friday night and the place was starting to get busy but we were seated quickly. The hostess even apologized for our wait that couldn't have been more than 3 minutes. The place has a nice, friendly vibe. We were provided chips and salsa while we waited for our food which was flavorful and large portion. Great waitress and the food was fantastic. I didn't get photos but the 2 enchiladas with a hard shell taco was awesome. They had a gentlemen playing a guitar on stage and the staff would encourage him and hoot and howler which got the customers into it. It was a nice touch to a great meal.

We came in with a handful of people for lunch, and we were seated right away. There were a couple…read moreother groups and pairs there already, but the waitress was attentive and had a great smile! I enjoyed my enchiladas immensely. The sauce was flavorful, and the rice was just right. Great lunch!

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Got two street tacos today for $3.50 each. Very small amount of meat in each one. Won't go backread more

I wasn't impressed and would not visit again. Food was as bland, the service was not good and the…read moreambiance is ok if you enjoy loud pop music.

Pollo Azado

4.5

(132 reviews)

Pride of ownership is very evident with friendly service and great food! Wish we lived closer but…read morewill come again when we're in town. Only suggestion would be to expand menu to include burritos. Definitely reccomend.

Best chicken in America... I'm not kidding. Eat here now. The beans are unreal too. Can't wait…read moreto go back

Tacoparty

4.1

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