Great flavors (esp. salsas), great value - especially during happy hour - and tons of variety on their menu. Super busy place, though, definitely make a reservation if it's the weekend, even if you're early. read more

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This is a really cute little Mexican spot down in the downtown area, but be prepared because seating is very limited. If you go on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, expect a wait. Ours was about 45 minutes. They ended up seating us at a shared high-top table with another couple, which honestly wasn't a big deal. For appetizers, I ordered the shishito peppers with this orange marmalade-style dipping sauce, and WOW -- those were phenomenal. The peppers were fried perfectly with just the right crispiness and a little salt, and that sweet orange sauce paired with them so well. Definitely one of the best things we ordered. My friends also got queso, salsa, and ceviche. The ceviche was fresh and delicious, but the salsa was way too hot for me personally. I took one bite and couldn't handle another. For my entrée, I ordered the carne asada, and unfortunately it just was not what I expected. Instead of the thinner, flavorful steak I'm used to, it was a thick chunk of meat that was really chewy, fatty, and honestly lacked flavor. It just didn't work for me at all. The rice and beans were decent though, so no complaints there. The service was okay, but our server definitely seemed overwhelmed or maybe just uninterested. We often didn't see her for long stretches of time, so when she did come by, we had multiple things to ask for. It kind of felt like we were a burden anytime we needed something, which put a little damper on the experience. Overall, I'd probably give this place a 6/10. There were definitely some highlights, especially the appetizers and the atmosphere, and I'd still be willing to go back and try something different because I don't want one disappointing entrée to completely ruin the place for me. read more

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We heard good things about Teocalli, so we stopped by for lunch. The four of us ordered a variety of tacos. We tried pollo, carnitas, and Tijuana shrimp tacos. They were all ok, none was great. The service was spotty and inattentive. read more

The Kale salad with a soft-boiled egg is my favorite local salad. However, the Rib appetizer is great if you want to add extra protein. BTW, one time the egg came hard-boiled, :( but now I know to ask ahead of time. ;) They said they can try for soft-boiled but can't always guarantee it--it seems to depend on the chef. read more

One star because of the awful experience at Teocalli in Lafayette. It's a very noisy place, but we decided to try it anyway, which turned out to be a mistake. My friend ordered an enchilada, and I ordered the carne asada. The place was half empty, so it was strange that our food took more than 30 minutes to arrive after we ordered. They had only a few servers working, and the fact that we only saw our waiter run by once or twice in that 30-minute wait for our food was not helpful. As time passed, I looked for wait staff to ask about my food, but I couldn't find any as none passed our way. The food was dropped at the table, and I got the impression that they were kitchen staff who dropped the plates and quickly ran off. My first impression of the food was shock, thinking, "They charge $25 for that tiny plate? You gotta be kidding me." The presentation was okay, but as you can see from the pic, the overpriced meal only covered a tiny portion of the undersized plate. It left a lot to be desired. Since our waiter was nowhere in sight, I had to go up to the bar to ask for salt. With my first bite, I found the potatoes cold, possibly because my food had been sitting around for quite some time. Sadly, after cutting into my supposed-to-be-medium-and-pink carne asada, it was cooked dry to shoe leather and inedible. It was disgusting. I grabbed a passing waiter and asked him to send my waiter over. He offered to help me, so I explained to him that this was disgusting and not what I ordered. He did offer to make me a new one, but after waiting 30+ minutes for my food and being served this, I lost my appetite. Yes, they took it off the bill, but still charged $3 for a Coke. Real classy. I enjoy fine dining and excellent cuisine, but to call this fine dining would be an insult to fine dining. Do better, Teocalli read more

Teocalli Cocina - $25 ??? Seriously? - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

This place was a bit overpriced for being just okay. Taco insides and chips & guac (fresh chips especially good) were really tasty, though the tortilla for the tacos was kinda dry. Ceviche was just okay. The food took a long while for us, also there were a lot of flies around which was annoying and not the most appetizing environment. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Wait whaaat? Killer place. Went to an art show and was referred here. What a treat! Great service. Relaxed lunch with my bud, chatting over perfectly prepared meals. Fresh fresh fresh. Unique flavors. Very happy Loved the vibe of the atmosphere read more

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My parents and I came out to dinner here for the first time last night, and we all had a great time. Our server was wonderful and super duper attentive, and all of the food we had was all great. The churros were especially good! I definitely recommend this place. read more

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I always have 2-3 tacos and they are usually very good, but hot/spicy...price is also good.only issue is, usually hard to get in.

Every time we come to Lafayette we make sure to come to Teocalli. Love that we can make reservations because it's always so busy. Love the decor and the servers (ours was Tyler) do a fantastic job, really making us feel appreciated. We enjoyed a couple special cocktails, had the salsa trio and guacamole as starters. We then sampled the Pasole Verde, kale salad and quesadillas. All were amazing. This is definitely a repeater for us. Keep up the great work guys and gals!! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Pasole verde - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Food: I had the fingerling potatoes, queso fundito, and chips and guac. All were excellent for starters. I highly recommend the queso fundito it is mindblowing. I also had the carne asade, and avocado tempura tacos with rice and beans. The rice and beans were good, but nothing interesting about them. The avocado tempura was uniquely delicious, I've never had anything like it. The carne asade taco was HEAVENNN, the meat was perfectly cooked and the sauce had a great flavor. Service: The waiters are nice here and the food came out pretty quick considering how busy they are. Ambience: I like the seating area near the street and the interior is nice. Overall: A yummy gourmet Mexican restaurant here in Lafayette! I think the prices are a little high but most are reasonable for a delicious meal. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Our party of 10 were served at two tables during a recent reunion in Lafayette CO. We were very pleased with our sefer, Miguel H, and we sample a variety of menu offerings. Our favorites were the Pork Shank, the Adobo Tuna, and the Birria De Res. The Brussel Sprouts appetizer was delicious and much lighter than the offering we get at other restaurants. We spent about $50 each including the tip, and we want to come back to try even more offerings. The only disappointment was the enchiladas that were mushy and undercooked. read more

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW a dedicated GF kitchen is always a joy! We started with the salsa trio: macha, roasted tomatillo, and the X-Ni-Pex. I loved all but the tomatillo - so so good; our chips were a little stale unfortunately but the salsa made up for it. for main dishes, we got some tacos and the pork shank pibil. For tacos, we got the de birria Tijuana style (the consomé was a bit watery for my taste), the pork belly (my favorite, very good), and the taco de chicken (unfortunately very underwhelming.) the pork shank was DELICIOUS! we HAD to try the GF churros - they were fun to have again as a celiac, but they are a little heavier than the traditional light, fluffy taste. The dips were just okay. I did not get sick and highly reccomend a reservation if you do decide to go - it was packed on a Thursday night! read more

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This is a frequently visited restaurant when I'm meeting friends or my husband after work. It has outdoor and indoor seating and the staff always greets you with a welcoming smile. I try to make a reservation as it's a busy place but Thursday night my husband and decided to go at the last minute since we were both in Lafayette. We were seated at a community table in the sunny room off the main dining room. It's a lovely space if you can't be outside. I always get tacos and wanted to try the suizas enchiladas with chicken. It is the only meal I've had there that I wouldn't order again. While the serving was generous and the enchiladas were packed with chicken, it was a bit dry even smothered in the delicious sauce. The shrimp tacos and tuna on lettuce that my husband had were amazing so I will stick with my usual (the Tijuana style shrimp tacos) and now add the tuna to my list! I always enjoy the coin margaritas as well. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Fantastic restaraunt. Upbeat ambiance wigh fast and friendly servkce. Their guacamole is very good and their tacos as well.

Service and ambience was good! Our server was very attentive and sweet, checked on us multiple times. The food was alright, I'd eat it again but it wasn't anything super special. read more

I have reviewed this before. Margaritas are fabulous! Tacos are fabulous! Soups are fabulous! Chicken is fabulous! Love it here! Suggest reservation! Everyone seems to agree that this is fabulous! It is our go to! read more

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Very good tacos on the main street. I like the outdoor space, as the inside can get a little loud when it is busy. Great selection of tacos -- try the seasonal specials -- and cocktails! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Omg. Amazing. The vibe was cool. The food was phenomenal. We visited in August and enjoyed very good can't find these dishes everywhere. Definitely would recommend outside dining is available. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

The layout and ambience are very nice. The food and service were very good too. A 4% service fee is high (menu states 2% but charge 4) and then you add tax to that. Had the pork shank and it was very tender so highly recommend that. read more

First time dining at Teocalli Cocina and glad we had a 6pm reservation. We were probably sat 10 minutes or so past our reservation. Couldn't believe how busy they were , so must be a good sign. Brooklyn was our server who did a great job. She got our drinks and appetizers in right away while we caught up and decided on what we wanted to eat. Food: 4.75 stars. The guacamole was really fresh and had a nice flavor to it. What I would do differently next time is get it without the chorizo. The salsas were refreshing with a little bite to them. My favorite one was the Macha. This contains peanuts, so if you allergies to nuts avoid this one. I got the cheese enchiladas and the one with the jalapeño cream sauce was my favorite one. I realize I'm not a mole fan, so scraped off the sauce and pushed the enchilada through the jalapeño cream sauce that was left on my plate. My friends all enjoyed their meals. I think next time I dine here I will either get some tacos or the adobo tuna. Ambiance- is very chill and casual. They have outdoor dining on the sidewalk as well as attached to the building. Would recommend, but make a reservation through Open Table. read more

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Absolutely loving this place in Longmont downtown. Second time for lunch within a month. We tried Brussel sprouts with matcha sauce, shrimp ceviche for apps. Good selection of tacos, carne asada and Charred Pasilla ribs. read more

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Very impressed with this spot. Located right on the main street. Good vibes, clean and tons of seating, indoor and outdoor. I was there at lunch time and there was no wait, but I hear dinner gets very busy, however they do take reservations. Food definitely had unique flavors-please please try the mango ceviche-it is one of a kind and it was absolutely delicious. It all seems made to order and very fresh. Also very evident there are quality ingredients. The menu is packed with vegetarian. pescatarian and meat eater options, so that is a huge plus for groups. Very delighted in my experience. read more

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We have only ever had dinner at Teocalli, but we did lunch this time! It was not crowded around noon but we did have a reservation. Reservations are recommended as it does get very busy! We started off with a guacamole appetizer and queso fundido. Both were delicious! Highly recommend these. I got the adobo roasted chicken. Certain parts of the chicken were very juicy and great, others a little more dry. My husband got the carne asada plate and the steak was a bit chewy. Great presentation though! Our waiter was great and accommodating. He answered all our questions and was very helpful! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Adobo Roasted Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Food is amazing. But expect the wait. Takes forever till you get it & (It wasn't busy at all) read more

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Unbelievable food & service. If I could give 10 stars I would!! The ambience was so nice~ The most beautiful Colorado fall afternoon lunch I've ever had in my life. read more

I have always liked this restaurant a lot but only for takeout and not for eating there unless we could sit outside because it's too damn noisy. We could not even hear each other talk. One of my favorite dishes has always been the ribs appetizer but the last time I got it it was horrible, very fatty meat and tough. I'm guessing they changed suppliers because it didn't taste anything like their prior ribs. I won't be getting that ever again. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Lafayette! The food, service, and atmosphere are always on point. When I am in the Denver area I always make it a point to dine at Teocalli for a great experience. read more

First the staff was awesome, Food not so much the Mango Habanero Ceviche was bland no heat no taste Second I ordered the Pork Shank Pibil it was as tough as nails (Great Sauce) but the braised pork was dry and tough. The awesome waiter apologized and asked if I would like something else so I asked for the Oaxaca Enchiladas first thing to hit me was the Mole was burnt and then as I dug into it the Chicken was very dry Very Disappointed we will not be going back read more

Such a beautiful and hip space. Food was really good; delicious cocktails (love the El Jefe) and margs, excellent guac, all the tacos we tried were solid, Pescado a Las Brasas and Mole Enchiladas were great. Server Mathias was top notch. Will be back! read more

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This place is amazing! The waitstaff helped us decide on menu items based on allergen restrictions, which was above and beyond. The outdoor seating is comfortable and not too much "on the sidewalk or in the street." We started with chips and a selection of salsas and I ordered three tacos. All was so delicious! Each taco had a unique flavor and was Mexican taken up a few notches. read more

Teocalli Cocina - The taco menu. So delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Consistently outstanding food: everything I've tried has been modern, inventive, and delicious. You don't get the free chips & salsa like the Tex-Mex standard, but don't skip the appetizers, they're some of the highlights, whether it's guacamole, cheese dips, or various small bites. For the main dishes, tacos, mole, enchiladas, fish ... all great. Service is attentive, friendly, and helpful. Great setup with cool decor and a variety of seating options for any season. In my two visits so far, I haven't had a chance to try the cocktails, but those look great as well -- guess I'll have to go back! read more

Amazing ambiance. The staff were friendly. Very busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Food was beautifully plated but lacked flavor. read more

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Everything was so fantastic in Lafayette, Colorado. The coolest guy in there was Rudy. He does such a great job. I'm glad I went there and I hope to be there again soon. read more

The shrimp taco is by far my favorite taco I think I have ever had. I love Mexican and tacos and their flare on them is so nice. Only downfall is that they are always busy. I understand why but not a single seat opened at the bar and a wait for a table in the middle of the week. read more

Teocalli Cocina - The shrimp taco and the asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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They added a 2% cost to the bill called a, "living wage" The owners to absorb the cost and pay their employees a living wage. I will never spend my money there.. Their food was also not good! read more

Teocalli has been in my list of bookmarks forever! I'm glad that I had an excuse to visit with a friend of mine recently. We had a great experience and there are so many other menu items I'd like to try, so I'm positive that I'll be back. Teocalli is in downtown Lafayette, which gets fairly busy during evenings and weekends. Parking can be challenging depending on the day and time you're there, but there is a lot of street parking available the further you get from Main Street if you're not able to park in one of the public lots off the main road. We dropped in around 4 on a Thursday evening and it wasn't crazy busy, but we did get a recommendation to make reservations for a table if we were ever planning on visiting during one of their peaks, which included later evening on Thursdays... so heads up there. I don't know what wait times are like during rushes but keep that in mind for your visit. I didn't see the entirety of the restaurant when I first arrived, but from what I could tell the space was really clean and had tasteful and unique decor. Where we sat was pretty open to the outdoors as I think this section of the restaurant is more exposed to the elements and might be treated more as a patio in the summer months (don't quite me though... I'm not sure I'm assuming correctly). We were tucked away in a corner which was super nice and allowed us to enjoy our time together without being constantly bumped or walked by. Though the space is bright, the lights were dimmed after a while as the sun was going down, which created a really nice ambiance. Everything was fast paced and exciting around us and all the guests really seemed to be enjoying themselves. My friend has been here a bunch and recommended it because she is gluten free and the dishes are all prepared really well with gluten intolerances in mind. We started off with the teocalli guacamole, which was absolutely delicious, and we each got a birria taco to try in addition to our dinners. The tacos were hot and fresh and very yummy. I got the half and half enchiladas (mole and suizas) with chicken, and my friend had a birria plate, but the name of it is escaping me lol. Each meal came with a little side of rice and beans as well. The presentation of the dishes was super pretty, and the food came out piping hot, which is always something I look for when dining out. My friend is a regular and loved the meal she got; I also really enjoyed the suizas enchilada I had, but unfortunately the mole was a little too chocolatey for my liking - not to say it was bad, but just not really my taste. The staff we interacted with were very friendly and attentive, and timing of all the various dishes we ordered was perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some tasty food and hip atmosphere! read more

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We grabbed a seat at the bar and immediately noticed the inviting enclosed patio. Jessie, the bartender, made an amazing skinny margarita. We sampled a few small bites and especially loved the ahi tuna lettuce wraps and birria tacos, which Jessie kindly adjusted with a lettuce wrap. Great spot overall--I'll definitely be back! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Burria tacos / lettuce wraps - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Very delicious foods, great service, and conveniently located on Public Road in Lafayette.

I admit, we only stopped by because restaurant across the street was closed on Mondays. Glad we did. Three salsas and fresh chips is excellent. We tried tomatillo, very mild, avocado verde with a note of citrus is tasty, but my fav is the charred pasilla with more heat though not too much. There are others to try as well. For street tacos we ordered shrimp de Tijuana, probably the best we had, taco de cotija, a veggie option, pork belly, and pollo. Excellent options all. It was lunch and I was driving or I'd have opted for a margarita which looked great. Service was prompt and friendly. We ate on the outside tables which was very enjoyable. Our cost was only $10 more than the fast food option we initially came for. Give them a try! read more