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    Mi Chola

    3.6 (334 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Wild Mushroom Quesadilla | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    Jacqueline T.

    Call me crazy, but Mexican isn't usually my favorite cuisine. This spot was different though. My husband and I shared: - Wild Mushroom Quesadilla - Stuffed Sopapilla- - Korean BBQ Taco - Beef Short Rib Enchilada - Chicken Molé Enchilada The quesadilla and enchiladas were my favorite items we got. I loved the sauces on the enchiladas and it was nice that they let you mix and match. If you want good Mexican food in Aspen, I'd recommend checking this place out.

    Wild mushroom quesadilla
    Anthony T.

    I genuinely enjoyed my dining experience at Mi Chola. The food exceeded my expectations. My server was attentive and respectful. And I was pleasantly surprised how quickly our food was ready. My wife and I ordered several items which we shared. My preference, ordered by favorite and ending with least favorite is Wild mushroom quesadilla Beef short rib enchilada Chicken molé enchilada Stuffed sopapilla Korean BBQ taco The wild mushroom quesadilla was so good I wish we had ordered a second.

    House Margaritas
    Lucy M.

    This is our second time coming to Mi Chola for margaritas and chips and salsa and it did not disappoint. I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews - the vibe is great, it's never been too busy when we go mid-day and overall for Aspen the prices are decent. The house margaritas are pretty standard, but they do the job. The chips and salsa are fresh and have a good flavor. We tried the jalapeño peppers which definitely had a kick as noted on the menu. They were different in that they were deep fried and the inside was stuffed with a runny cheese which was super good. I loved this idea - wish I knew what kind of cheese was inside to try and replicate them. Oh and the spicy ranch! I almost forgot that was the best part. Highly recommend dipping everything in this tangy sauce. Overall this is a fun spot, especially if you go on off-season or not during busy hours you get to see all the locals enjoying the place. Definitely will be back - we love supporting this local business.

    $170 worth of fajitas

    This place is unreal - pictured is $170 worth of fajitas - hostess lied to me about making sure we got what was in our order - food may be good in restaurant but never get to go - total scam - also wouldn't pick up the phone when we called to ask what happened - no wonder they are going out of business...

    Jessica K.

    We were in Aspen for a few days and had looked up Mexican restaurants to try and this one seemed to be a good spot. The decor and overall vibe is on point. It has a kind of Mexican Gothic feel, which I really enjoy. I ordered the enchiladas and they were tasty. They also had good margaritas. The service was excellent as well.

    two tacos
    Skylar S.

    The food just really isn't good. The patio is pretty spacious which is nice, but the tacos are all disappoints and the service isn't great. If you want Mexican in Aspen, I guess you have to go here, but I'd say switch your cravings and go somewhere else. I've given it a shot multiple times, but it's just always disappointing. (FROM @tastessky on Instagram)

    Chicken Fajitas
    Imad R.

    Crazy crazy busy with loud music, still service was amazingly fast and server were really friendly. High prices restaurant with Tex Mex food. Portions are pretty big, if you are in Aspen area and craving for Tex Mex then this is the place for you. Amanda our server was amazing, we were party of 17 and she accommodated us without a hesitation. She recommended food and I'm glad I followed her advice.

    Mango salmon
    Monosrija M.

    This place is definitely pricey even in comparison to California prices and they charged us gratuity of 21% on the total bill for a table of just 3 people!!! The food was good and the decor was awesome. I really loved the Mango salmon with cauliflower rice. The mahi mahi dish was also good, the volcano poke bowl was average, the poke was fresh but the accompanying rice was not cooked properly! Drinks were just okay. (There is definitely a lot of scope for improvement) But what I felt a little weird was we were charged a 21% gratuity of almost $38 for a table of 3. It's usually charged for a much larger group (6 or more) in most of the places. Don't know if that is common in Aspen!! Read another review about this restaurant where they had a similar experience and it felt like the owners are pretty racist!!! Wondering if we have been victims of racism here...if so, wouldn't recommend any of the brown people to visit this place!!

    Red Pozole
    Kimberly M.

    Horrible service! I think it was the waitress first day! Had outside heaters but they weren't on ‍ forgot to take my order, took my plate before I was done! We had 3 pitchers of margaritas and felt like the buzz boy was kicking us out before we can finish our drinks. The pozole was good too bad I can't say the same about their hospitality.

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    the al pastor and chicken tacos were so good! our waitress was speedy. cool mural. fun place!

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    Receptionist were racist and they seriously said that we will not fit in with the "crowd"

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    I thought that frozen burrito was amazing. It was kind of cool in there, they sat us, there's chips and salsa for $4 a pop.

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    Horrible margaritas and the salsa tastes like it came out of a jar. Our server took good care of us, he gets the one star.

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    1 star for food that to because of free chips and salsa. Worst Mexican food I have ever had. Tasteless food and server was rushing.

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    White House Tavern - Eggs

    White House Tavern

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    White House Tavern is a perfect example of Aspen casual done right…read more The restaurant sits in a charming historic house and has such a warm, relaxed energy -- great music, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere. The crispy chicken sandwich is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and balanced with just the right amount of heat. The kale salad and fries were also excellent, and everything came out quickly despite how busy the place was. The service was upbeat and welcoming, and the whole experience felt effortless. If you want a fun, laid-back lunch or dinner in Aspen without sacrificing quality, this is absolutely the place.

    This place was very highly recommended amongst all of our friends and relatives that live around…read moreAspen, so we had high hopes. The service was wonderful, we got our food very quickly, and the ambiance was adorable. A little loud but nothing too crazy. The food itself was fine. We ordered the duo dip, French fries, the French dip, and the chicken sandwich. The guac and the other dip were really good and we loved the chips too. The fries are pretty much what you'd expect, except once they got to room temperature they became super hard and not very edible. My husband said the French dip meat was good and tender, pretty good flavor overall. I had the chicken sandwich which was huge! They split the sandwich into three wedges and I could only finish two. I liked the texture of the chicken was nice and I liked the slaw on it, however, the flavor overall was kind of lacking. I would say it was a bit overhyped. Overall, it was a nice experience for a decent price and I'm glad we went. Would we go back? Probably.

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    Fire place and inside

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    CHICA

    CHICA

    3.5(51 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Ruben sandwich was good and they had nice appetizers. Drinks were good. Not a huge selection…read more Conveniently located in a great part of town.

    Views | Portions | Half Chicken…read more Views: If you get a table outside, you can see the mountains and the gondola. They have a lot of warmers for when the night gets a bit chilly. Also, they have a sizable outdoor bar outside, which is an interesting element. I would highly recommend getting outside and grabbing a drink or dinner there. Portions: The sides are sizable. We definitely underestimated how large the sides were going to be as a group. We should have gotten half of the sides because they were so plentiful. The main entree portions are pretty standard. So, be aware and ask more questions before ordering appetizers and sides. Half-Chicken: The half chicken was great. Tender, easy to cut, and had a unique flavoring. I would recommend it. It came with a salad which was light and airy. Nothing special or sizable. The meal is built around the chicken and is 90-93% chicken. The coolest part of the presentation is the skillet it comes out on. The skillet is sad inside a sizeable block of wood which gives the meal a substantial "cool" factor. Pro Tip: Make a reservation on Open Table. This place can get busy, so be sure to take the time to make a reservation. Pro Tip: The staff is very nice and accommodating. We had the standard 10-person party that 10 minutes before show time became a 4-person party because people flaked. They were very nice and understanding and sat the four who showed up on time at their table with no hassle. So they are very professional.

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    Ellina

    Ellina

    3.9(276 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Hate leaving public reviews and feel bad criticizing any small business these days which is why I…read moredon't want to give our experience 1 star but after attempting to reach out to the restaurant privately and getting no response would like to give other customers and the business a heads up so future patrons are not treated this way. We had dinner on Dec 30th while sitting at the bar. To get me to write any letter the experience must be pretty extreme and even more so when you consider the food was great and service (once we sat down) was also excellent. My wife and I got there at about 630 expecting to wait for bar seats for a group of 4. Our friends who play local shows and are regulars at Ellina and know the staff joined us. I checked in with the hostess and just made sure on the bar wait protocol and offered to put our name down and they said first come first serve. There was another couple in front of us and when 2 seats opened up in the corner we told them and they sat down (cause it would obviously be wrong to cut in front of them even though we were closer to the seats). We waited patiently for a good 45 minutes with our 2 friends but were not on top of the hostess station cause it was crowded with traffic (we only were like 5 feet away though even with the middle of the bar). About 10 minutes into our wait a group of 3 walked by us (2 girls and a guy celebrating a bday) to also wait at the bar. I remember them walking in cause they  accidentally bumped into me and apologized on their way to wait right by the host station for bar seats. When finally 2 seats opened up my wife and my friend's wife took the seat and when another 10 minutes went by 3 seats next to them opened up. We went to grab 2/3 seats and then the guy from the party said that's our seats. I told him it's first come first serve and they lied and said we were here first. I mention they walked into us while you were walking in and tried to tell them we were right behind the couple who were seated before us an hour ago (their party wasn't even there for that..that's how long we were waiting). Instead of letting me explain, the manager or owner came over and yells "MY BAR MY RULES" at me and said told the other party to sit down. My friends who are regulars and know the bartender and actually have met the her (Jill??) were also shocked. So we had no choice but to wait a little longer before another few seats opened up. We did end up sitting next to the same party of the 3 and the guy actually apologized to my wife multiple times cause they knew they were in the wrong. They totally lied and got away with it.  Despite the rudeness we spent $450 and appreciate Willy working hard for us but my friends and I don't see any of us going back and supporting the establishment after the way the earlier situation was handled and after an attempt to reach privately still no response. There was so many more mature and professional ways to handle the situation like asking for my explanation or having the host who first saw me vouch for me (I asked her if there was a list to put our name down for the bar trying to be proactive) or ask the other couple that was seated down right before us, or being proactive and implementing a waiting list or maybe offering us or the other party drinks or appetizers) but yelling at a customer and completely being in the wrong was so unbelievable out of pocket. It really ruined the meal for all of us despite objectively good food and drinks and like I said Willy and David were great. Please treat your future customers better than us.

    I honestly am pretty shocked to even be writing this review so this is a MUST READ after PAYING A…read more500 DOLLAR BILL for 2 people. INCREDIBLY RUDE STAFF. DO NOT EAT HERE. I wrote a nice review giving the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars on open table but noted that I wouldn't reorder the fettuccine because it wasn't the best but their burrata and octopus were both amazing. The restaurant I noted was good but not amazing which I felt to be true. Great appetizers but our mains we didn't love for 500 dollars!! THEIR STAFF had the audacity to write me back an extremely passive aggressive note back to me discouraging me from writing a review, taking the egg off of the fettuccine and they were quite surprised I even liked the burrata (passive aggressive). This isn't a good look for any restaurant. I AM SHOCKED and considering I paid 500 dollars for my meal I feel the meal should be amazing for that cost for 2 people to have 3 drinks total, 2 appetizers, 2 mains and dessert. People are entitled to opinions. Dont belittle individuals on the internet after giving a strong rating.

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    Ellina - Dining room

    Dining room

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    Mawa's Kitchen

    Mawa's Kitchen

    4.3(194 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Mawa's Kitchen in Aspen was a standout experience for me. I ordered the oxtail and honestly was…read moreblown away rich, deeply flavorful, and cooked to a level of tenderness that made it hard to put down. It was also my first time trying Ethiopian influenced food, and it felt like a great introduction. The dish had warmth, depth, and a kind of layered spice profile that felt both new and comforting at the same time. Overall, a really memorable meal in Aspen especially the oxtail, which alone is worth going for.

    Wow! We loved Mawas! It was so good we came back for lunch before our flight. It's within walking…read moredistance of the airport on the Aspen Business complex tucked away. There is a sweet deck attached for eating outside, which we took advantage of the first time we went. The restaurant interior is just as charming, very clean and modern aesthetic, offering a lovely place to eat. The menu is fresh and wholesome ingredients. We got the same things both times, the Thai noodle salad and the tomato soup - both to die for !! So good. The second time we went we also got a cappuccino, which we regret not getting the first time. The staff is welcoming and super nice, the service was extremely fast and each time we were very well taken care of. We found out that Mawas is a Michelin guide restaurant which is hugely notable on how good this place is. You definitely won't regret going to Mawas kitchen.

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    Mawa's Kitchen - 10.16.23

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    Mawa's Kitchen - Vegetarian Benedict, another regular Benedict and croque madame! Yum!

    Vegetarian Benedict, another regular Benedict and croque madame! Yum!

    Mawa's Kitchen - 10.16.23

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    10.16.23

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