AMAZING. OMG. Seriously. Are you a Mexican food lover? Do you like lovely slow cooked meats…read more(carnitas, barbacoa)? This place is OFF THE CHARTS excellent!! We are in Denver for business - and a friend recommend this spot. On our first visit (YES, we are here for only a couple days, but have been twice, so far...and plan one more visit before we leave)...we ordered the Al Pastor Tacos and the smothered Carnitas burrito. I am a HUGE carnitas fan...and this burrito was sublime. It's about the size of two traditional sized enchiladas (not too big)...had an amazing tomatillo sauce...with a wonderful pickled cabbagey thing on top. Seriously, every bit was moist and delicious. Baby had the Al Pastor tacos - which he pronounced "the best I've ever had." So, a couple days later we took my brother (local to Denver). This time, we took the waiter's recommendation (he is also the owner)...and I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla (which comes with Barbacoa "juice" and a nice little hot salsa) - SO great!; Baby had the "pork belly tacos" which, in his description, "Sublime! From a reluctant Mexican food person...those tacos were blessed." (He is Canadian and also not religious...so, this is unheard of...) We are in town for a couple more days...and plan to go back before we leave. We also purchased some of their salsas! Yum...all different, but lovely. No preservatives...just beautiful fresh ingredients. This place is a MUST GO! (Also, good and easy parking for our big truck) Nice outdoor seating with umbrellas! Super service. Our server clearly wants you to enjoy your experience. If I could give this restaurant a 10 star, I would.

Taco Tuesday was the night we visited. So many great varieties of tacos- chicken with mole…read more Quesadilla with cheese and potatoes. Steak. Mushroom- Cauliflower.' Apparently they change the menu weekly. Can't wait to return -- but I sure won't order the rice again. That was the only disappointment. Service was as quick and attentive. Nice outside patio for a lovely evening

My family and I visited this restaurant for the first time today and really enjoyed our dining…read moreexperience. The location was convenient right near King Soopers in beautiful, historic Golden, CO, there was plenty of free parking, we were greeted upon entering and seated quickly, our order was taken quickly, the food was delicious and reasonably priced, the service was very good, the dining room was clean and not too loud, there was a football game playing on one of the screens, they took photos of our group requested by me, they gave a free Mexican fried ice cream plate for one person in our group whose birthday it was, and the restroom was clean and did not smell.

Well, my family has just found our new taco Tuesday place! They offer two dollar St. tacos on…read moreTuesdays. All of the ones we tried were really good. My favorites were the veggie and the pastor. My son really liked the chicken and I think my husband was the Carnitas and the pastor I had a house margarita with a Taheen rim. It was delicious and strong. They do refills on chips for two dollars and have a nice outdoor seating area. Looking forward to our next taco Tuesday.

Wow talk about good tacos this is a must go, these street tacos are big and filling. Carnita tacos,…read moreBison steak tacos and Barbacoa tacos are so good i definitely will be back.

What's left to say that hasn't already been said? Great burrito, great service, cool staff, and the…read moreprice is totally reasonable for what you get. I forgot to ask for no diced jalapeños and was fully prepared to buy a new burrito, but they didn't even hesitate -- they made me another one. That's old‑school customer service. Best part? They actually mix the ingredients inside the burrito, unlike Chipotle. Now I just need to come back and try a breakfast burrito.

I was excited to try Bonfire, but unfortunately came out less than impressed. We went to the…read moreGolden location, and the building has a very cool vibe to it. We looked at the menu right in front of the cash register and liked the description of the Chupacabra burrito ("pasture raised eggs, crispy hash browns, house-made green chile, all-natural chorizo, all-natural sausage, nitrate-free bacon, cheddar cheese, and chipotle crema"). My wife and I each ordered a Chupacabra to go. We drove out to a mountain park to have our burritos, and were disappointed when we bit into them. It definitely wasn't what was described. It was a very soggy consistency, and was filled with some type of red sauce, a bit of rice, a lot of beans, and a couple of chunks of meat. I checked the bag and receipt to verify that we ordered the correct burritos, and it appeared that we had. Getting the wrong order was pretty disappointing, particularly for an expensive carryout burrito ($15/each - okay, stuff is expensive these days, so that wasn't a deal breaker). I also understand that mistakes happen, so I wasn't totally done with Bonfire at this point, because I understand that no system involving people will ever be perfect. My wife called the location to tell them that we received the wrong order. We were about twenty minutes away at this point, but wanted them to know that we didn't get what we paid for. The guy who picked up the phone was really abrupt, and told us that we got the "lunch Chupacabra". Evidently this place uses the same name for two different burritos (there's both a breakfast and lunch Chupacabra). Ignoring the fact that it's strange to have essentially the same name for two different burritos, what we received wasn't the breakfast or lunch Chupacabra burrito, and the guy on the phone couldn't even be bothered to say "sorry for the mistake". After we got home I looked at the menu, and it appears that we were both given something that looked to be the "L-Javelina" burrito (not one I would have ever ordered, honestly). Ultimately this place seemed to have a lot of potential, and I was excited to try the burrito I had actually ordered. But, honestly, I don't see myself going back. Mistakes happen, but receiving rude service in response to politely informing the restaurant that we were given the wrong burritos really turned me off to this spot. It does seem baffling to me that they have two different burritos with the same name, but what we ordered was definitely the breakfast version, as it was the one shown on the screen we read before ordering. Despite what we were told by the rude employee on the phone, what we received was neither the breakfast or lunch version, and the service we received after that error is ultimately what left the worst taste in our mouths.

This little place is delightful. The staff is really friendly. The rapes are fantastic. I had the…read moreveggie my brother had El Pastor. I cannot stop thinking about his coconut lemonade, which I gotta say when he ordered it I kind of thought but was fabulous. We did a side of chips and salsa and a side of plantains plantains were good. The salsa was good. Chips were slightly stale. No big deal. We are both looking forward to our next visit.

Tucked right in the heart of downtown Golden, this cozy little spot is easy to miss--but absolutely…read moreworth finding. The space itself is quite small, with just a few indoor tables and some seating out front to people watch. What really stood out was the warm, welcoming staff. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh and hot. We tried the beef super arepa and the pork pupusa--both were packed with flavor and seriously satisfying. The only miss for us was the coconut lemonade, which leaned more bitter than refreshing. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, that works in its favor--everything feels intentional and well-executed. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to, especially to work our way through the rest of the menu.

We recently moved to the Golden area and have been on the hunt for a great Mexican restaurant…read more After trying a few spots nearby, Birriería Donna Maria has quickly become our go-to. The food is consistently excellent. We've ate here four times so far and haven't been disappointed once. My personal favorites so far are the enchiladas and the fajitas. In my opinion a lot of places tend to overcook the meat in fajitas, but not here. The meat has always been tender, and the seasoning is spot-on. The staff at Donna Maria are professional, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant space itself isn't huge, but it's comfortably sized, and we've never had to wait for a table. If you're in the Golden area and craving quality Mexican food, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The birria here is amazing, especially the goat birria. I've been here multiple times and also…read moreordered take out and delivery multiple times and I have to say this place does not miss. There's nothing better than a nice bowl of birria consomme. The best thing to do is to order the birria consomme or soup and make your own birria ramen at home. The broth is rich and tasty, and the meat, whether beef or goat, is fall apart tender and extreme flavorful.

Awesome place to hang out in downtown Golden. It's right on the Clear Creek Canyon Trail. We…read morewalked the trail then hit the Mill for some beers and a snack. You check in at the host stand and open a tab with your credit card. They give you a Card that you use at all the self serve taps and at the food vendors. They have 50+ taps serving craft beer & cocktails and wine. They have water and Coke as well. They have 4 food vendors: Mexican, BBQ, chicken and ice cream. Very fun, dogs welcome.

Loved the concept here! You can pour your own beer or cocktails by the ounce, which was perfect for…read moreme since I'm not able to drink a full pint or glass. Being able to sample just an ounce or two of different drinks was such a great option! There are a few food spots downstairs, with sushi available upstairs. I enjoyed some BBQ, tacos, icecream, with a couple of small beer pours while sitting outside overlooking the creek. Such a cool and unique concept, and I wish more places like this were available!

Awesome staff, delicious food, huge portions and so cheap. Everything is so flavorful. Not your…read morebasic, bland mexican. We drive almost an hour to get our fix. Must try.

Food was average Mexican food. I had the shredded beef burrito special for lunch and it was good…read more My wife had the seafood burrito and she said it was delicious. Service was excellent. They had a number of people always waiting to take care of you. Ambience is crazy wild Mexican. It's fun.

Located in Origins Hotel. Had soft corn chicken tacos with house margarita. Three tacos were well…read moreseasoned, small, but plenty of food. Marg was good! Service was good! Very industrial decor. Nice and clean. Recommend.!

Tacos were good but way too expensive. A tiny taco for $9? My favorite Cava was also overpriced and…read morenot a quality variety. We stood up to greet friends and the servicer started clearing our table. This place could be great but we felt they were soaking the Red Rocks patrons.