Great food, great margaritas, and great service! Located in a bit of a difficult area to navigate…read morewith an elderly father in a wheelchair but definitely worth it!

When we first arrived, no one was here. It was not the most beautiful day. But I was expecting…read moresomeone to be dining here on a Thursday afternoon. But at the same time, I also did not mind having all of the servers to ourselves. We just got done with the massage and I was craving something Mexican. When I sat down and started looking at the menu and saw that there were so many different classics to choose from as well as some twists on new flavors. I was pretty excited to try this place out. I was not crazy about the chips and salsa. The chips are really hard. And the salsa is extra spicy, which is completely unnecessary. So we just didn't eat much of that. Put her food didn't come out quickly and it was hunt and it was very good. I had to cheese enchiladas and I cleaned my plate. My date had a burrito. Smothered and it looked. Super yummy. It was really good. I was very surprised at how good it was and how it hit home. I'm used to eating Mexican food in Mexico and in Texas and this was fabulous. When we got the bill, I was surprised that how affordable our mail was for is what we got. I thought that this is definitely somewhere. I would want to visit again. This is classic. Easy, fun, good atmosphere, good music, good vibes. Good service.

Still a fan of Teocalli! This place *always* has a line and there's def a reason they do! Make a…read morereservation - easy peasy. Our party was a table of 4 and two of us were gluten free. As we were looking at the menu, I didn't notice any GF indicators by any of the menu items, nor did the menu itself mention gluten free items. I was hoping our friends would be able to enjoy a decent selection of their delicious food that I had come to love. What a surprise - we learned that EVERYTHING on the menu is gluten free. Are you kidding me? Even the churros? Yes, even the churros. Chips and salsa? No problem. Our friends were so surprised and so very impressed. We ordered the pork shank (scrumptious), chicken enchiladas with jalapeño cream sauce (yes, please) and roasted chicken (tender and well seasoned). And yes, we shared an order of churros. Kiddos in a candy store - that's the vibe our table had. Friends literally impressed with every bite and with zero worries about having limited options. I was so happy for them and so impressed with Teocalli. The food was incredible - as always. Staff were wonderful and the place itself is gorgeous. Teocalli has a minimal, yet very tasteful feel. I love the live plants and beautiful decor. 10/10 highly recommend.

We've visited some of the other locations before, but this was our first trip to the Arvada…read morelocation. It's a modern-looking restaurant with lots of comfortable tables and booths. I love that Teocalli Cocina is 100% gluten-free. Thank you! That said, they really do need to offer some vegan options. A mushroom taco, cauliflower taco, or something with grilled veggies and beans would be tasty. It can be done, other places do it! (Note: many gluten free people are dairy free too.) My husband ordered the cheese enchiladas, but was given chicken instead, and we were disappointed to learn that the rice and pinto beans contain meat. This is unnecessary. I do hope they incorporate more vegetarian and vegan options into the menu in the future.

Came for dinner on a Saturday night as we were craving some authentic Mexican food and we were not…read moredisappointed! The inside is clean, tidy, and welcoming. Cocktails were very good. I had the cadillac margarita and my SO had the paloma, both were very tasty. You could tell the marg was made with fresh ingredients and not just a bottled mixer. 5 stars for drinks! As for food, you are greeted with the standard basket of chips and salsa, which were excellent. The salsa was full of flavor with just right amount of heat. We finished it off in no time and our server graciously brought out another basket. For entrees, we decided to split an order of the quesobirria tacos and an order of the enchiladas suisas. Both dishes were excellent, but the quesobirria was phenomenal! I would absolutely get an order of these for myself next time. The enchiladas were also really good and were smothered in a delicious verde sauce and stuffed with carnitas, which apparently are the house specialty. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! I for one am so stoked to have an authentic Mexican restaurant in the area and can't wait to explore more of the menu!

It is OK. Really 3.5 stars…read more A friendly welcome from the owner on a Saturday afternoon. Started with chips & salsa. The salsa was thin, but picante. Guacamole was good, but expensive for a small portion. I had a Chimichanga (carnitas). It was average. Not crispy, deep fried. Overall the food is just OK. That is why 3.5 stars. + Colorful dolls and murals for creating a warm "Mexican" atmosphere + Music - Mexican +/- Lighting - some at 5000K and some at 2700K - Flatware - Qualite dominion, cheap - Paper napkins $158.18 for lunch for 6 (inc tax & tip)

Great happy hour specials! Service seemed a bit slow but the ambiance was worth it! Great for…read morecatching up with friends! Pretty drinks too

Decor: beautiful, fun, whimsical…read more Food: very mild compared to traditional Mexican, just "okay". Drinks: They used cheaper tequila. my body cannot handle cheap tequila, but higher end stuff is just fine. how can I tell? I was sweating tequila the next day after one margarita. Quality tequila doesn't mess me up like that. Pricing: for the quality of food, not great. they also no longer do taco tuesday. Service: staff was lovely, though I wish they were more accommodating to my vegetarian guest. The refried beans are made with animal fat, so it is not vegetarian as advertised.

We ordered takeout, which they were super accommodating and prepared for. The main dishes, #5…read morecombination plate & carnitas plate, were very good and flavorful; the tacos were slightly above average, but very big. The food was ready quickly, and really hot. The service was great. My girlfriend really liked the refried beans, which is how she tends to assess Mexican food places , and she noted the tamale was outstanding. We'll be back.

A little hot a little loud l, but the food was delicious…read more Salsa had a bit ok a kick. The menu was a little hard to read if you don't know any Spanish, but the waitress was happy to translate. More Mexican seafood options than anywhere around here.

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.

My wife and I love it here. It's pretty consistently busy, so expect a wait on weekend evenings,…read morebut the wait is worth it. The food is always good and comes out pretty quickly. The margaritas are fantastic. We're lucky to have this restaurant in our neighborhood.

I came here tonight because I was craving Mexican food and it was close to where I was after my…read moremeeting. I was really looking forward to dining here since it had been a while. When I walked in, I was seated right away and given chips, salsa, and cabbage dip. I was really hopeful that the rest of my dining experience was going to be as attentive and great.... It turned out to be anything but that. From the moment they set down my entrée, I never heard from my waitress again. Not once did she come by to check on me to see if I needed anything or to see how my food was. My $4.00 soda never got refilled the entire time I was there. It is really upsetting to spend that much money on a drink to not ever get a refill. Finally, after waiting about 25 minutes after I was done eating, and my plate had been pushed away, the server magically appeared and handed me my check....shocker. It was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I most definitely will never be back to this location. It's pretty insulting that they would have such horrific service then have a tip suggestion of 25% at the bottom of the bill. Their tip suggestions have you tipping on the taxed amount, not the subtotal of your meal, so beware of that scam. My one entrée and one soda (with no refills) came out to over $30 before tip! If you are going to be a server, you need to EARN your tips, it's not just given.

Stopped in for Happy Time with my husband…read more Parking is always a challenge. We were able to find a spot two blocks away. We both ordered the tacos, shaggy style. That is a favorite. We also got an order of chips and salsa. I like that it comes with three different salsas. He got a house margarita, while I decided on the coin. Both were very tasty. The service was great. The space does get loud. There were two tables with kids who meandered about rather than sit with their family. One toddler decided his shirt was unnecessary despite the parents telling him to put it back on. It was hard to hear for conversation.

The drinks are strong which is much appreciated. Service was good, the waiters and waitresses all…read morehave shirts with bad reviews which is hysterical. My soup was okay.

The tacos here are legit. I am from SoCal so I feel like I have a decent barometer. The al pastor…read moreisn't from a spit but it's still good, it comes with pineapple in it . The asada, lengua and carnitas are also solid! The guy working the counter was kind and food came out fast. Your typical Mexican restaurant vibes inside. They also have a wall with Mexican chips, sauces and candies! Let's support this Wheat Ridge gem!!

Came here for Taco Tuesday. I found great value, a nice lunch and exceptionally friendly and…read moreefficient service. On Tuesdays, tacos are $1.99 with a minimum order of two. Hard to beat that. The owner is super friendly and makes sure that he gets anything you want. Hands on kind of a place. Decor inside is functional with a mini Mexican mercado. Worth a visit.

Fantastic fish tacos and queso birria. Great service, great people. I particularly enjoy the fact…read morethey remember you. Please keep in mind, Chapala was a neighborhood gem, and was recently discovered by an "influencer". The result is that they didn't ask for the crowds they got. Of course service is going to suffer, but I don't hear anyone complaining about the food, which is some of the best in Denver.

I like this place. Lunch is always phenomenal. The Adobada (Grilled marinated Pork) Plate is large,…read moredelicious and wonderful comfort food. It comes with all the trimmings -- beans, rice, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Pork green chili, along with grilled onions and jalapenos. Service is top notch, quick, with a friendly staff, efficient servers and a pleasant, comfortable seating booths.