We sat outside and open air patio area with some shade music coming from the kitchen and that's an authentic Mexican Cantina. You can sit at a chair at the bar. . The medium margaritas are 14 oz. Lots of flavor and tequila choices. The ceviche is tangy fresh shrimp enough of a serving for a meal topped with avocado. I had the soft chilli rellennos. It was a huge poblano pepper -very tasty sauce and cheese and it comes with free chips. We also ordered the guacamole side. It was nine dollars, but it had three large scoops, so plenty to share. And then the crispy rellenos- my friend had said there's a lot of cheese in it which has melted in nice. Made with Anaheim pepper wrapped and deep fried. The service was fantastic. Friendly and fast. highly recommend. It's a little bit out-of-the-way from downtown but people come from the mountain communities to eat here so keep the secret. read more

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Mostly outdoor seating. Went for happy hour on Sunday, seems like 'happy hour' is a smaller version of the house margarita for $7.50 - - - about 4 sips and the drink was done. Had the beef chimichanga, it was good, not incredible. We did enjoy the chips and fresh made salsa. Def didn't feel like it was a priority for us to be there patronizing the establishment. Prob would not rerun. Just being honest. read more

Jean today was the best! First time at this North Boulder restaurant and it was tasty! Location is right off Broadway in a cool Boho art district thing. Other shops around too and they have a nice big patio, and a cool bar window table thing! Interior is best described as beach house which is a cool vibe on a sunny day. Lots of beer and drink options and happy hour, I just got a Tecate after my hike but I'll try a Marg next! They have a lot of options food wise but I went conservative with a chicken smothered burrito and enjoyed it! I'd recommend getting the sour cream and guac, and I got some rice on the side too. Free chips & salsa which is awesome! Everything tasted homemade and filling, and the sauces were flavorful with a zing but not overly spicy. Jean was very nice and service was great, very fast and attentive. Can't wait to go again and try something new! read more

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What an awesome spot. Authentic food, kind staff and great service. The patio has heat lamps and is dog friendly which is awesome. It's so cute. Tucked away right by the mountains. Overall the food was great. The chili verde burrito was the perfect amount of spice and the carnitas were awesome. Fajitas were great, incredible flavor and the shrimp was delicious. The only thing that wasn't great was the queso. It was practically flavorless so we mixed it with salsa which helped a ton. Overall great experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Love the outdoor seating, the lights and colorful tables and fence outside. The music is lively and the service is excellent. The star here is the food. Truly excellent and tasty. The street tacos al pastor are amazing and so tender, yet not dry. I could only eat 2/4, I was full and the enchiladas were yummy. I loved the chips, salas and pitcher of Margaritas too. It was nice to get away from the college scene and have a chill, but fun and delicious Mexican feast! read more

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Have been going here for months with great service. But, since, the service has gone totally down hill. First was the table they sat us at had not been even bussed yet e.g. dirty and not wiped down yet! Thought they might comeback to clean, but I guess not. Waited for more than 25mins without getting even a drink e.g. water or a margarita!!! When you get ignored and the next table comes in will beyond when we sat down and "get asked what would you like to drink?". Well it is time to leave!!! Do not recommend!!! read more

Probably top 3 patios in boulder. The entire restaurant kind of has an indoor outdoor feel. Good salsa, good food. Staff is friendly, nice neighborhood stop read more

Wapos - Pregnant burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Lovely remodel from the ashes after a fire there 2 years ago. Excellent service from friendly brothers team. Marg was very good. Food excellent. Open to the outdoors with tables out and in. Light and airy. Highly recommend. We will make this a regular dinner spot. read more

Food is good. Margaritas are good. Patio is good. But seeing a patron drop their plate down in the gravel of the patio so their German Shepard could clean it off has really put me out of the wapo mood. read more

Felt lucky to get a table tiny inside.. outdoor patio doubles there space, but it was raining! Started with a giant margarita and guacamole which was served in an edible pastry cup. I had carnitas tacos which were delicious and easily shareable as there were 4 of them. Saw fajitas going to another table.. will order those next time as they looked fabulous! Had churros with ice cream for dessert.. that too had a lovely presentation and was delicious. I will be back for more! read more

Friendly people no attitude goddamn good Mexican food basics the owner is very nice. Good beer best food I had in Boulder so far no bullshit no attitude. read more

I ordered the oh my god burrito, with steak. I asked for extra steak. There was maybe 1.5 small scoops of steak in the burrito. It was 90% rice, 8% beans and 2% steak for $18. What a ripoff! read more

5 stars for sure. They are friendly guys who are attentive, but better lighting and sound dampening are needed. Congrats on the new building! New and more current photos are needed. read more

Best Mexican food in Boulder. The new building is awesome. Can't wait to come here when it's warm enough to sit in the amazing outdoor patio. read more

Great outdoor seating on a sunny day. Impressive job in the rebuild after the fire. Food and drinks are still delicious and affordable. Our favorite place to eat in North Boulder. read more

Indoor ambiance I would describe as spartan at best, but we came here for the food. I had a burrito which was sumptuous by anyone's standards and the margaritas were definitely stiff Staff was very attentive and friendly on a very busy Sunday night read more

Wapos located in north Boulder has excellent Mexican food and they serve plenty of it ! Service is excellent. Great happy hour all day on Monday's and everyday other day at 5:00 pm! Fun casual environment! Give it a try ! read more

Just stop reading and head here asap! Amazing authentic Mexican food! read more

Don't be put off by this little shack of a restaurant, the food is really good and service friendly. The inside is quite small, but they have a fun covered patio. We started with yummy chips and salsa, and house margaritas. The margs were the way I like them, not too sweet and strong enough. My husband was pleased with his enchiladas and I absolutely loved my mole carnitas. That mexican chocolate sauce was quite addictive! We ended this good dinner with a flan, simple but very satisfying. Great hidden little gem in North Boulder! read more

Wapos - Mole carnitas and house margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Depending on how familiar you are with Boulder, restaurants come and go all the time here, like some only stick around for a few months. The reason why I mention that is because I really don't go to new places unless they have been there long enough. I want to know the place is well established and they are no longer figuring things out. Wapos has been there for years now and I have held off long enough but it comes up in conversations all the time and people recommend it, even over some of the other well known Mexican Restaurants that claim to be authentic. So here I am... got a coin represato magarita and now I am enjoying the chips and salsa. The salsa is pretty spicy which I like and the chips are not too salty which is a plus. I can always add salt if I need it. The margarita came out really fast. Cameron is a great server which I have had the pleasure of already having at another restaurant. I have about 10 years of restaurant experience front and back of house so I am very picky on how food is cooked, displayed and is served. The menu is pretty big with lots of choices, even breakfast all day. By the way they have Flan!! Lol well here I am a day later and still writing my review... it was great!!! I ate everything, forgot my review even and came back to it wondering why I didn't finish it. Must have been a strong margarita! Anyhow I was very happy with everything, and I ordered a verde burrito which filled me up and I had leftovers I hope to own my own restaurant someday so I am constantly keeping notes on what works or doesn't. So far Wapos is good and I have no complains, just good things and stuff expected of a Mexican Restaurant. Wapos is affordable, not too expensive which is nice, cause some of these places are charging like $15 for just chips and salsa, so this is comfortable, especially with free chips and salsa. read more

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Yum!!! I mean, unexpectedly delicious authentic tacos. Nothing bad to say. We were in the area and it was close by. We were hungry. It was exceptional! Definitely check out Wapos if you're in Boulder, passing through, or even take a special trip because it was worth it! read more

This was the finest and friendliest cantina north boulder has ever seen. Any chance 4929 will ever return to glory?

"Best salsa in Boulder!" "Best Huevos Rancheros in Boulder!" Its true. I love this place. It is authentic, delicious, spicy, and while they serve up some wonderful meat options I am particularly stoked they are vegetarian friendly. Yes proper vegetarian green chilie!!!!! OMG If you are looking for the real deal, Wapos is a hidden gem at the top of North Broadway. You know you are supporting real families directly when you dine here. read more

Wapos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Our favorite hole-in-wall! VERY local and friendly. We would recommend to everyone, check this place out! read more

Don't let the divey exterior fool you. It's a delicious hidden gem in north Boulder. Chunky fresh salsa with a kick. The chili relleno is small, but oozes with cheese and is drenched in a flavorful spicy sauce. If you're a mole fan I recommend it. I've been here multiple times and everything has been great: simple, spicy, flavorful. read more

Wapos - Yummy spicy salsa - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place is fantastic! We come here at least once a week. Food is very good, ambience is cute, service is fast and extremely friendly, covid practices in place. Highly recommend the "disco tacos". read more

Wapos - Guacamole and house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Absolutely delicious authentic Mexican food! I come here all the time and they're always really sweet and welcoming. Also their chips and salsa is also some of the best in Boulder (in my Irish opinion). read more

Really fun atmosphere and environment full of Boulder locals. A welcome change to the restaurants downtown with a large outdoor seating area for dining al fresco on nice days. I am a total sucker for restaurant booth seating AND outdoor patios and this place has both. Loved the house salsa and strong coin style margaritas. Vegetarian friendly menu with veggie green chili. Roberto is a great host and can't wait to go back. read more

Wapos - Herradura Coin Style Margarita- They are strong! - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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We always enjoy ourselves here. Margaritas are delish and the food is tasty. Love the eclectic environment here on the edge of town. Feels like a hidden secret. read more

Decent food big portions good guac great service Hubby liked the fish tacos Son liked the steak tacos Low key and fun vibe They serve drinks with straws and use styrofoam to go containers, so ask for no straws and a big sheet of foil to wrap your take home items Will visit again. read more

Great dining experience. Quality food and service. A fire has closed the Boulder location. I can't wait for them to reopen.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN BOULDER PERIOD. Roberto is the nicest man in the world (pictured) and knows how to take care of his guests! We had the ice cream nachos, best dessert I have EVER had in my life, Roberto makes them amazing. read more

Wapos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My Daughter lives in Boulder We visit my daughter 5 times a year Wapos is one of our go to restaurants each time we visit. All the food is great. I really enjoy the enchiladas. read more

We have been coming to this spot on the map for 30+ years, and while the decor has not changed and is perhaps a bit worse for the wear, it seems the current owners have figured out decent food vs price balance. Decent salsa and margs too. read more

My husband and I came here on a Friday night because the food smelled amazing when we walked by. They were incredibly busy but we were seated pretty quick. You get complimentary chips and salsa when you sit so we munched away while looking at the menu. This is where the night took a turn though. We probably sat there for 15 to 20 minutes just waiting for our waiter, no waters, not greeting or be with you a minute. We eventually got up and left. Would not bother going back. Hopefully they do better. read more

Ceviche, guacamole and chips with my dog outside. Amazing service and I love the down to earth atmosphere.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Wapos. What a gem. Our server was Juan who happened to be co-owner (along with his wife). He told us they opened it 7 years ago in north Boulder and have one in Lafayette too. We sat in their outside enclosed and heated patio which was nice and warm even though it was 30 outside. The chips had just the right amount of chispiness and freshness, the salsa had excellent flavor and some hot spiciness but not too much. Juan told use the chili verde is very spicy if you want that. We had the "Enchiladas Jalisco" and a "Al Pastor Burrito" (each about $10.50), both had nice presentation on the plate were served warm, and were flavorful and filling. Even topped off the meal with an order of Sopapillas for $4.25. We'll be going again and will invite our friends too. read more

While the exterior is not the most inviting, inside you will find an extremely warm, welcoming, and authentic environment with plenty of outdoor/open-air seating. The chips and salsa were freshly made and delicious. Margaritas were tasty and served quickly. The enchiladas camarones and Jalisco enchiladas were very authentic and delicious in fresh tortillas. The service was excellent and the food is incredible. Also very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Wapos to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

I have been visiting Boulder for the last three years and never been here even though it is less than 3 minutes walk from the hotel!! That changed tonight This place is as authentic as you can get. Ran by true Mexicans, who can't do enough for you the food is generous, tasty and filling. The tequila chicken is outstanding !! The location is a true hole the a wall joint, nothing swanky but clean and functional. Sit at the bar and watch the kitchen and busyness of the barren making the house margaritas. Or if there are 4 or more there is the outside patio. It may look downbeat. But this is true Mexican food at its best. Defiantly one to try if your in town. read more

Wapos - Tequila Chicken and guacamole dip. - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This is the crown jewel of Mexican food, it's appearance is exactly what you want in a Mexican restaurant. Roberto makes the best margaritas ever! I'm afraid people will actually go there and ruin the great experience of this place. I love this place, no matter what anyone else says. This place is a true gem. read more