I'm native from New Mexico and I think the food at Little Anita's is always on point. This is legit New Mexican prepared food with delicious red and green chili! The spice of the chili is perfect which has a great flavor and not too over bearing. Whenever I feel homesick or want some great comfort food this is where I come. I've introduced it to my friends and it has become a favorite place for them as well. The staff is always very friendly and it's never a long wait for the delicious meal to be delivered to your table! The prices are reasonable so that's great too! It's a small space but quaint and very clean. I highly recommend it for a taste of New Mexican cuisine! read more

Went here for dinner and order the chicken enchilada plate with rice and beans. They offer a red or green sauce, and when questioned, they said the green was less spicy. That should have given me a clue as to the heat temperature! I couldn't finish my meal as it was too spicy for me. I know I don't tolerate heat very well, so just offering this as a warning to others that might be in the same boat. Luckily they offered sopapillas and honey for dessert. The sweetness of the honey helped to soothe the sting. This location is in a strip mall and they have done a very nice job of decorating it. It looks clean and well maintained. You will need to order at the counter and then they will bring your meal out to your table. It seems to make sense that you would offer meals for all people, even ones like me that cannot manage the spice. I have to give them a lower rating only due to the fact that I know I won't be able to go back since they don't have a non-spicy option for their meals. read more

Little Anita's was a perfect lunch stop today! The service was very quick, and friendly. The food was authentic and yummy! I got fajitas and the steak was delicious. Vibes are on point for a classic Mexican hole-in-the-wall. read more

Little Anita's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

I had the Huevos Rancheros with red chile sauce and my nephew had the smothered Chorizo burrito with red sauce too. Estupendoso! Then they had the nerve to bring out free sopapollas towards the end of the meal. Has heaven been reached already! Delicious. read more

Little Anita's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Used to be great. Gone downhill over the past 10 years. The pandemic and pivot to delivery services isn't being adapted to. Almost every time, I asked for red sauce on the side, or order a side of red. It costs an extra $1.50 for the side of chili. While having it delivered, at least five times all the sides are never included. This is even after leaving notes to please do not forget the sides. The notes are either not read or not understood. Please pay attention to the order in full from now on. It is unacceptable that this is a reoccurring behavior, especially with deliveries. This review went to a two-star review from a five star review of mine in 2015. It was once my favorite restaurant in town. Please improve. read more

Loved this spot!!! The best breakfast, burritos served ALL DAY. They even have margs if that's your vibe. Staff was sweet, we got a booth by the window which was just perfect. Tried my chile on the side so I could really taste them each & they're both great (but I liked the green better!) The burritos can come smothered. Def consider this for your next brunch spot read more

See all

Great Breakfast Burritos with Green Chili !! Amazing taste, fast service and friendly people. read more

I'm so sorry to leave this review, but it had to be done. We came in for lunch and the service was friendly and fast. It wasn't very busy, like it usually is. Ordered and food came out really quickly. Sadly it didn't taste the same as it used to. The guacamole was really off and didn't even taste like avocado and was super shiny. My husband's food was warm at best and he said that it tasted like it was reheated. What was supposed to be crispy was mushy. Even the salsa tasted weird. I've been coming here for decades and can't believe the change in quality and flavor. We wonder if there are new owners or managers. Sadly we probably will never come back. Also, the music was blasting as well. Way too loud! read more

Little Anita's is a no-frills, Southwestern Mexican restaurant with good food and outstanding customer service. The restaurant began in Albuquerque, and this is their lone Denver location. There is plenty of on-site parking and comfortable indoor seating, and they provide both dine-in and take-out service. Little Anita's survived COVID because they were pliable and had elite customer service. Pricing is VERY reasonable. My Way Better Half loved her chicken fajita and said it is consistently a great selection. Served with refried beans, pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and three homemade flour tortillas. I enjoyed my Carne Asada Burrito de Mexico, a considerable portion with Spanish rice and beans, and I had them add Green Chile, which made it terrific. The service is kind, but it is also impeccable and genuine. read more

See all

I love the fresh ingredients and the spiciness of the food. The food is very consistent time after time.

Sorry to write this review but it must be done! This place went from having the best pozole to the worse. I could have adjusted to the size being half of what it was and stopped there but the pozole is not the same. The meat was tiny bite sizes no flavor, and it looked to have rice in it. Not much to say about the flavor other than it had none. It no longer comes with sides ie., onion, lemon etc., but you do still get 2 small tortillas. Nothing about it would leave you saying YUMMY! Very disappointed and would not recommend it. read more

I grew up in New Mexico but have lived in Seattle for most of my adult life. Every time I visit my parents it is obligatory to eat as much New Mexican food as possible. So when I took a trip to Denver and ended up staying close to this place I knew I had to check it out I ordered the huevos rancheros, eggs over medium, half and half red and green sauce. (I didn't check to see if they'd undertand if I ordered it "Christmas style.") It's pretty legit! The red chili is spiced pretty differently than is typical in New Mexico, but it was good all the same. And the green chili is spot on. The refried beans were great, too, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The papas were also good, and made a great base for the remaining sauce. My only (very minor) complaint is that the flour tortilla is pretty small and chewy, not the nice big and fluffy ones you'd get most places in Albuquerque. But this is still way better than anything I can get in Seattle, so I'm still super happy with it. read more

Little Anita's - Huevos rancheros, Christmas style - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had driven by this place many times atr their Denver location. I wanted to try this and so I ordered online. I ordered a Chicken Burrito that was pictured with rice and beans. It said "Chicken Burrito with rice and beans". I got it home and called to complain - it had no sauce, no rice and beans. I called and complained and was not put in touch with a manager as requested. So the food was inadequate for the money charged but was also misrepresented in multiple ways. Staff was also rude. Never again at this place. read more

The best New Mexico food in Colorado. Must order my food here Christmas - year round. read more

Hands down the best New Mexican place in Denver. Don't let the strip mall location fool you - dining in is a fantastic choice. The staff welcome you like family and provide amazing service. And the food I can't get enough of the enchilada plate. The red chili has a perfect bite of heat. The combination plate with marinated steak is fantastic. I very much want to try the shrimp fajitas if only I can pass up the enchiladas. Breakfast at Little Anita's is always a can't go wrong with anything menu. And the honey at every table promises a wonderful treat to a fulfilling meal and is included with most meals. read more

Sitting here at 5:38 pm on a Saturday- it is taking a while, which they acknowledged with a plate of just corn chips, no salsa, no queso- nothing, tiny plate of just dry chips- I don't quite know how to react to this. read more

I was missing half my order. Also, this is what they gave me as "enchiladas". It's two tortillas slapped on a pile of cheese. Straight in the trash! read more

Went there and ordered a #2 with burrito, tamale, taco, enchilada, Chile relleno and it came with Refried Beans and rice. My food came out quickly and was nice and hot. Everything was delicious Their pricing was pretty decent. The cashier and waitress were both extremely helpful and friendly I also got a Sopapilla and there was Honey on the table. I would definitely recommend Little Anita's read more

We have ordered from this place a few times to go for my office. Their menu on their website is different than the site you have to order from. That part is a little frustrating. They don't offer things such as salads, soups an various tacos on their online ordering. Aside from this the place is great. I love their ground beef tacos and tamales. That is what I usually get. They give you a side of chile and man it is spicy sometimes. Be prepared for that one. The online ordering goes smooth and they are always quick with getting orders out the door. Nice people when you walk in and greet you. Today was the first time I have actually been inside. It is pretty large with a ton of seating. Overall good place for some New Mexico style Mexican food. I love it. read more

I can't help but go to a spot (albeit a different city) I grew up with (Albuquerque), and Little Anita's didn't disappoint. My juevos rancheros was cooked to perfection. The staff were all friendly and attentive. I'll definitely go back on a future visit. read more

Legit New Mexican food, hearty and reasonably priced. Loved my smothered green chile breakfast burrito and the sopapillas with honey. I lived in Northern New Mexico for a while and this transported my tastebuds back in time. In response to a few reviews, this is not Mexican food. This is New Mexican food. For the same reason, the green chile here is different than what is often served in Colorado: it's New Mexico style. To enjoy it, respect that it's doing its own thing. If you're hankering for a taste of Santa Fe, this is a good spot. read more

See all

Delicious New Mexican food and a great value. I am not an enchilada sauce guy, and I prefer green chile to red. Not here, though. Little Anita's has the best red chile in town! And a bonus sopapilla just sweetens the deal! read more

Little Anita's was recommended to us as the best breakfast burrito in Denver but we ended up ordering plates. Food and service were outstanding and the prices are very fair. When the cheese enchiladas are that good, you can bet the rest of the menu is outstanding. I had a bite of the pork tamale from the combo plate and thought that was great too. I plan to be back soon to try something else! read more

See all

If you are from New Mexico or know the deliciousness of New Mexican food, Little Anita's is a MUST! Their authentic red & green chili, beans, and overall flavor is on point. Born and Raised in New Mexico I never order red chilie other places because I am usually disappointed and I can just make it myself, but I decided to get my huevos rancheros Christmas style(red/green) and it did not disappoint at all! My husband got the New Mexico country skillet and was also blown away with the amazing flavor. We will be back for sure as we have found our new restaurant that reminds us of "home" read more

See all

The taste of home. Having grown up in New Mexico, there are a few items for which I have a warm spot in my heart. A breakfast burrito with bacon and green chile is one of them. I can come to Little Anitas and get the flavors of home. The recipes they use are the exact same as the locations in New Mexico. Prices are very reasonable for the positions served. The service is always friendly and fast. Now that I live in Minnesota, having Little Anita's is a distinctly rare treat for me. I'm so glad I got to come by today and experience the flavors of New Mexico. Thank you for being consistent and awesome. Little Anita's is absolutely worth of this five star review. read more

Little Anita's - Breakfast Burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Awesome breakfast burrito and New Mexico country skillet. Must try. They also gave out free sopapilla for all the customers that came with honey. read more

Ordered takeout. Was very good. Green and red chili is top notch. Food was ready on time and it was quick to pick up.

I came in late in the day. I ordered the combo, marinated steak slices on top of enchiladas with guacamole and beef taquito. Service was fast and I loved my meal. I was getting ready to leave and they dropped off a free dessert on my table for no reason. Such a nice touch. read more

best New Mexican food around - no tex mex garbage sopaipillas were yummy I'm a native Albuquerquean and this hits the spot until I get back to New Mexico. highly recommend read more

Little Anita's has been one of my favorite go-to restaurants in Denver, especially for the enchiladas. Sadly, last Friday, our food was delivered barely cooked. The chicken was barely warm and the enchiladas were not fully cooked. The green and red chili were still on point though! read more

Really enjoyed the flavors of the food. We went basic. Taco platter and a steak quesadilla. Taco platter had everything you'd like and was filling. The steak quesadilla was soft, cheesy and the steak was full of wonderfully marinated flavor. Seemed like quantity of steak was more than adequate. Food was ready in no time. This is a very small shop. Not much on the fancy decor. read more

The woman at the cash register was so rude, it is hard to overstate. I ordered takeout, including one item with dietary modifications for my four year old. When I got the food home, my child's food was all wrong. I had to call, reorder, drive back there, and when I got there they asked to present the incorrect burrito, then argued with me about whether it was the right thing, then refused to give me a refund when I asked for one. I can't tell you how far an apology and a free kid's meal (normal restaurant practices) would have gone to make this very frustrating situation right, but instead I'm cautioning you to not go here. The food is fine, but the people are so rude it isn't worth it. You'll feel used if you give this place your money. read more

The food - service and pricing is excellent! I strongly recommend the posole and green chili.

This spot is our go to for some quick and delicious authentic Mexican food. The pork green chile is amazing and we love their chips and salsa and sopapillas that come with every order! read more

Do not order their Queso. My order came 1/4 cup full that took a total of 5 tortilla chips to consume the total product. I wish I could attach pictures because the picture is astonishing. I called to complain, but the manager said that is the order they serve for $9. Complete rip off, and horrible customer service. I will never order from here again and I will be sure to pass the word on to everyone that this place sucks! read more

Little Anita's - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a New Mexican restaurant, based in Albuquerque. If you like New Mexican style red and green chile, there's not many places to get that in Colorado. Their stuffed sopapillas and desert sopapillas are incredible. You receive a sopapilla with each meal for free. I would also recommend some of their breakfast skillets. One of them features flat enchiladas with an egg on top. It's excellent and authentic from the land of enchantment. They've recently expanded the space, and added margaritas and cervezas. read more

Saw this New Mexican food restaurant while driving by and thought we'd stop. We will absolutely return, the food was delicious. The service was fine, they weren't completely paying attention as we ordered so our order was not exactly correct, nor were they able to answer our questions about the menu, but it was still very good. The aesthetic is very simple, no-frills, so you know it's good, since they aren't trying to hide behind anything. Recommend, and will be back! read more

Little Anita's - Carne Adovada Burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Holy smokes, I think I've just discovered my favorite Mexican in Denver!! This place blows all the other local Mexican spots out of the water (except for La Fugata). But seriously, this place serves up some mouth watering Mexican cuisine, and the price of their food is very good value. My favorite here is their breakfast burrito with the green chili! I could eat it for breakfast everyday and I'd never get bored of it, it's that good!! I haven't tried any of their other dishes but I can't wait for that day! Based upon the pictures here on Yelp and the food I have ate here I know I'll be in for a real treat. Seriously, stop by this place, it's better than sat in the nasty traffic on Colorado Blvd!!! read more

Little Anita's - Breakfast Burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

See all

Cute, affordable , quick, and decent for the price. but honestly JUST GO TO ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO read more

Little Anita's - Beef Nachos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Though it's technically New Mexican fare, the food at Little Anita's is among the best Mexican style food around! They do a killer veggie green chili and their "Christmas" smother is delicious. They also have the best sopapillas we've had in the area! So good read more