This restaurant is in a super cute town near Co Springs and is a fun place with really friendly staff. The food is good and the margs are excellent. I'd definitely go back for a margarita and some chips and salsa! read more

We stopped by here at 7pm on a Saturday evening. There was a little rush going on soon after we got there. So the man (Larcardo) who brought out our chips and salsa went ahead and got us our drinks to help out the server. The server (Everado) was visually pissed off about it and was mean to the other guy trying to help him. I understand there are certain responsibilities they each have but when he helps you, you don't get pissy. You can be professional about it. Our food was okay. The chicken on my nachos were a little burnt and very dry with no flavor. My buddy got the carne asada that was served as a whole steak which isn't a big deal but it didn't come with tortillas or a steak knife to cut it. The bill came out to be $50 which I thought was pretty high for what we got. We eat at different Mexican restaurants in the area all the time and the bill is normally around $40. The sever didn't come to check on us at all once we got our food. Our tea was empty but Lacardo kept our waters full and made sure we were taken care of. We made sure to tip him instead. The waiter should have to switch roles with the bust boy and the restaurant would be better off. Only reason it got 2 stars is because of the excellent respectful service from Lacardo. read more

Used to be a really good restaurant, and then today happened. Ordered a Crab and Shrimp enchilada. IT HAD IMITATION CRAB INSIDE?!?! It was so bad that I almost forgot that the shrimp was non existent. Lets top it off with the shitty service, and the fact they had to balls to still charge us for their fake ass crab. The old lady hated whatever garbage she ordered too. Its sucks that this is getting scratched off as one of our favorite spot. Bye forever Loop read more

Amazing food at reasonable prices!!!! Margaritas and white queso are incredible and their macho combo burrito is a flavor explosion

My husband and I stopped here to eat while sightseeing today. We were starving! I ordered the white queso and it was amazing!!!! I also ordered the lobster enchiladas! I was not disappointed! Filled with tons of lobster and cheese and a yummy white sauce. My husband had some sort of burrito. It was huge and he loved it. The waitress was very nice and kind as well. The decor was the only thing I thought was bland. read more

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I'm so glad we ignored the three star rating and gave this place a chance. Food was excellent, drinks were good and the restaurant was clean. Staff may have been high but overall a great experience!!! read more

The vibes in the restaurant were off from the start. The staff kept touching the tip of the straws in the margaritas as if they were playing around. When we got seated we waited 15 minutes for our server to even aw knowledge us. We only got one menu and we were two people and when we got our food the taste was not worth it. The homemade salsas were definitely canned. Would not return. read more

The food was pretty good as well as the service, I would recomment the Taquitos for appetizer , we loved those.

I really did not expect to like the food. Wow. Absolutely great. Flavorful and fresh. And when the menu says something is spicy you better believe it. Also, friendly service. Ask for Grace, she's the best. read more

BEST SALSA EVER! If you like spicy salsa, this is the spot to go to! The margaritas were nice and strong and we finished the meal from start to finish. The chili verde was amazing and one of their newest offerings, the pineapple fajitas were also awesome. Definitely a place to check out while in Manitou Springs! read more

The Loop's food is great-- from the spicy salsa to the fajitas, it's delicious. the drinks are good too-- it's sweet but the Black Orchid margarita is something special. It is the perfect place to get food in Manitou Springs. I would give The Loop 5 stars but the service has been terrible lately. During my last visit, the wait staff was super slow coming to take the drink order and then after finally taking it, she sat down at another table and chatted with the patrons. From when we sat down at the table to when the drinks arrived was over 20 minutes-- we had one margarita and three sodas. The sodas were never refilled, even when we asked. She didn't take our food order until after she brought the drinks, so it was one long thirsty evening. read more

The food was wonderful!! So yummy! My kids loved it and so did we. Loved the multiple vegetarian options too! 5 stars!

I'm so sad I used to love this place but it's over for me. The least expensive margarita was $15 . And that bar liquor. The menu is written so strange it looks like it looks like somethings 399 but it's really 13.99. I've been going there for like 50 years. No place is a bar margarita at worth $15. The food is bland. It's edible, but has no flavor at all. Well, I guess they have all the tourist to keep them going, but what a disappointment there's no way I'll ever eat there again. You can get a $15 drink in Aspen. But they actually give you top shelf liquor. I spent $70 and a crappy food. I could've had a nice meal for that anywhere else. read more

The service was good. The food was greesy and no flavor and way over priced for the quality of food. We went on a recommendation that was our mistake. read more

Love this place. Have been coming for years but today we had Grace and she made our experience 10X better.

I had the house margarita and my friend had the horny margarita. They were wonderful and a generous pour however very pricey. We shared the spinach quesadilla which we struggled to find the cheese so we were thankful that we had also got the White Queso which could have used a bit of attention; it just seemed bland and lacking. Staff was wonderful, very tentative, professional and friendly. The place was clean and comfortable. We will definitely go back but was shocked on the price of the margaritas. read more

We patronize the Loop a couple times a year for our Chili con Queso, Pork Green Chili and Margarita fix for many years. We sometimes have an entrée but lately have been disappointed. The greatest issue with the loop is inconsistency. The Chili Con Queso and Pork Green Chili spiciness can be mild to extremely hot. It seems that they were understaffed the day we came and not sure if there has been a management change. We will try again in a couple of months and update our review. read more

The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

This Mexican restaurant is really good. Everything is homemade and authentic. The taquitos are the best I've ever had and would definitely recommend. Our waitress Zia was super sweet and personable. Overall a really nice experience. read more

This place was suggested to us by a local. He said they had the best margaritas in town. I'm not a fan of margaritas, but my friends are and they said... "if you are just looking to get drunk, this was the place to go!" Mediocre at best they said! Hubby had some "fruit loop" flavored margaritas and he said it didn't taste like a fruit loop at all. read more

The Loop - Fruit loop margarita - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

This is an overall 3 star experience. My Dad and I were looking for some much needed food after visiting the top of Pikes Peak - starving. We cam upon The Loop and decided it looked good and we would give it a try. The entrance was a bit deceiving, couldn't find it. They have so many doors and they all look like the could work. Just an FYI - I shouldn't have to think when trying to enter an establishment (felt like where's Waldo). We were sat right away and were waited on promptly. I liked the glasses - not plastic but true heavy glass - that was a nice change. The menu had a nice variety and bot got a version of some small taco's. I wanted them because it was one of the only dishes I could find with no cheese - I'm just saying. The dishes came and they were very good, 5 taco's a piece with a slice of lime for each with fresh onions, jalapenos, and cilantro on the side for topping. Good 3 star place. If I was back in Manitou I might stop back or I might try someplace new just to live on the adventurous side. :) read more

Ok. I'm judgy cause I'm from Louisiana and I like Tex-mex. It was kinda basic but had a cool twist on a few dishes.

We came at 1:00 pm Memorial Day. Service was slow and less than attentive, but perhaps that was to be expected. The server was fairly invisible, and it took a very long time to get drinks, or to place an order. Once we placed our order, it arrived a fairly quickly, but we never saw our server again. The food was acceptable but not great. Had higher hopes for the food having been pleased in the past. 2 of us ordered flautas without guacamole. They clearly forgot as you could see where they tried to wipe it off the plates. The portions were good and the beef filling tasty. The rice, however was bland and flavorless. The third dish was the shrimp tacos. I was told they were good. read more

The Loop - Not sure about the "purred" cauliflower, or the "backed" potato. Thinking seriously about the "tatter" tots. - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

I head up to Manitou every now and then to go to the local festivals which are always fun! I've eaten at The Loop many times. Pretty much because the locals I hang out with love this place and once in a while I do get decent food here. For the most part, this is truly mediocre and low quality Mexican food. However, I have had some quality meals here, it's just a crap shoot. It almost seems as if not much is fresh and most of it is canned, frozen or pre-made somehow. Sometimes the food comes out with a rubbery crust on it from sitting under the heat lamp. The margaritas, are WONDERFUL! Strong, delicious & well mixed. The chips and salsa are also good, but the salsa is very watery. Stay away from the hot cheese dip, or queso, or whatever you want to call it. It just tastes like hot Velveta with some salsa dumped in it. I know I'll eat here again. It's really not horrible when your options are as limited as they are in Manitou. It's also not so bad after a few margaritas but this is not a place I will ever go out of my way to eat at. read more

We've been here many times over the years and have never had a bad experience. The food is VERY good and the margaritas are quite boozy for the price. read more

The Loop - Drink menu with prices as of May 2019 - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

really good ! Came here like 5 years ago on a trip to Denver and Pikes Peak. Never thought I'd be moving 15 minutes away. I remember liking it then. Still did this time. The margaritas were delicious. Lobster enchilada was AMAZING. Would let have been my first choice on what to order but it's going to be the only thing I order now ! read more

Great food, amazing margaritas and the service was even better! Loved this place! I guess you have to mention ambiance to post? It was cute and clean. No complaints there. read more

I stopped in on the 5th with my grown daughter. We had just completed the Pike's Peak cog railway trip and we were craving a late lunch. I'm glad we did. * Cute competent waitress * Cold beer * Very quick service What about the food? We both tried different versions of the small soft tacos. (5 per entrée) I had beef and my daughter tried pork. Both were excellent. Tasty, fresh, and juicy. Very large portion. I believe they were $10.99. A solid 3 star place. read more

We've gone there for years- not the best I've ever had but not the worst- margaritas make up for food

We've been coming to the loop for many years. Great food. Great margaritas...watch yourself, they are really strong.

I love Manitou, and I love drinking yummy margaritas in Manitou even more! The frozen strawberry margarita was so good! We also ordered fajitas. We split one order of chicken fajitas between two of us. The portions are large, so it was perfect! Each person got 2 tortillas, and there was still some left over. We also ordered white queso... pretty good! Our server was awesome too, we had a great night at the loop! read more

PLEASE READ!! Every day I am asked where is a good place to eat in town. There are three places I tell everyone to avoid and The Loop is one of them. I live within walking distance of this place and have eaten here several times but I won't be back after this last experience. My stomach is still queasy and several bathroom trips later tell me the garlic beef taco salad was a bad choice. Look around, you won't see locals here. Do yourself a favor, read these reviews, mostly the one-star versions. The food is bland, the salsa runny, it's just mediocre which is bad enough but it shouldn't make you ill. If you're doubting me at all, check the bathrooms or kitchen before you order. You'll thank me later. read more

We had a great experience here! It was clean, social distance was followed and the street tacos were delish. We had the best waiter, apparently the owner's son. So nice, helpful, got a history lesson and everything recommend! read more

I have a slight crush on this place. THE MARGARITAS. WOWWWZA. While the food was just average, and I'd probably give it three stars, the service was excellent, the chips were super hot and endless, and the drinks rocked my face off. Also there was no wait on a Saturday night in Manitou Springs. Awesome. read more

The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

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Walking around and found this spot so decided to try. Our waiter, Vinnie, was nice and helpful. I had the guacamole tostada and it was good. My husband had enchilada and chile relleno and enjoyed it. Salsa was good as well. read more

The Loop is like a staple in downtown Manitou and even though the food isn't very good, I always find myself back in it munching away at the chips and salsa and sipping my margarita. The chips and salsa aren't spectacular, but they are snack-worthy and after downing 2 of their margaritas, you are gonna need a snack! The entrees are your typical too-far-from-Mexico Mexican food so it tends to be pretty flavorless and Americanized. So, if you come here, come for the margaritas so you don't leave dissappointed. They have a good menu with different options ranging from good to much better tasting tequila and fruity or savory. read more

The loop is always a solid offering in downtown manitou. Known for their margaritas, their food is also pretty decent. Its not going to wow you, but its also not likely to disappoint as long as you come with the right expectations. I do love the chips and salsa, with the salsa being some of the best that I have had (very fresh, and spicy). We all had burritos except for the youngest and were all happy. Plenty of food, so you won't walk away hungry either. If you like your stuff spicy, most of the stuff is pretty mild, so ask for your preferred hot sauce. both the red and green sauces are tame as well. service was good. We hit it at the height of sunday lunch, so it was getting pretty busy. read more

Wow! I returned today because I was in the mood for a great strawberry margarita. My server, Vinny, could not have been nicer or more efficient. Decided to try the fajita wrap in the lettuce leaf, and it was delectable! To top it off, the busboys were so quick! Within 60 seconds, they had a dirty table cleaned and ready for the next customer. Obviously, the owner knows great staff when they meet them. read more

The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

Only two stars because the wait staff was fantastic. The food was way too spicy so as to be inedible. Simply could not eat it. read more

Went in to place a to-go order. The bartender ignored us for a while, finally took our order and disappeared. Another bartender asked us why were were standing there cluelessly waiting, and eventually found the tab from our order and gave it to us. Half of the order was completely wrong and no one was around to let know. We walked out hungry and confused and won't be back. read more

We had to get up and get our own silver and napkins. We were served an appetizer we didn't order - were told it would be taken off our bill- and when our card was run, we were charged for it. we asked for it to be voided- they suppo voided it but could not provide a receipt- being told they don't print voided receipts. I said I was not paying twice and they started digging in the trash and finally found the voided receipt- so we were lied to. Many Snarky comments were made to us throughout. as I was signing the proper receipt and going to leave a low 10% tip, a snarky comment was made towards my 4 year old, I made it a $0.00 tip- which I haven't done in years. About 20 minutes after leaving, we get approached on the streets from a maniac woman who said she was Zia's sister (our server) yelling at us, harassing us and threatening us. We left Manitou Springs downtown due to our safety. Don't go to The Loop. The servers cannot accept their errors and will contact their family to come threaten and harass you. read more