I wanna get this out of the way... We weren't impressed with the salsa served with the chips (they were just okay). I like garlic, but IMHO the salsa was a bit too garlic forward. She got the Caesar salad with shrimp, and she reports that it was 'good'. I didn't try any, so I can't comment, because I was too busy with my 'Dank A$$' burrito. That thing was next level! And too gi-huge-ic for one meal. You can find what it's made of at their website. I will say that the side of serrano lime crema I got was absolutely heavenly. The atmosphere is casual, fun in a laid back sort of way, and our server was polite, accurate and super attentive. Five stars, despite the garlicky salsa (it wasn't all that bad). We'll be back. read more

Yo Mommas Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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I ordered Yo Mama's Cantina through DoorDash and I'm honestly impressed. Everything showed up right on time, hot, and fresh. Which already puts them ahead of a lot of places. The enchiladas were packed with flavor, and the chips and queso... That queso dip was straight up bomb. Even the beans and rice were perfect in my book! I even treated myself to the tres leches cake, and it did not disappoint, perfectly moist and sweet without being over the top. Every single thing I ordered hit. read more

Yo Mommas Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Got takeout by DoorDash. Food was delivered quickly and it was OUTSTANDING. These guys blew the doors off the car. It was amazing. I'll be dropping in for a live performance. Thanks for bringing hope to the Aurora dining scene! read more

Since this place opened, it just keeps getting better. The staff and especially the bartenders are super friendly. The food is awesome. I grew up in Arizona so I love Mexican food. The owners interact with the customers and listen when you provide feedback. Love that it's so close to my house. Big shout out to Christian who bartends there. read more

Food was somewhere between decent and ok. DAB burrito had a LOT going on, almost too much. Could have done without all the queso with as much that was happening. Ceviche was alright, came with fried plantain chips that were almost too sweet for the fish. Fish was frozen still, so even though the pieces were small they were icy. Prices were ok. Ceviche was $15, DAB burrito was $18. Most of the cocktails are Tequila or Mezcal which is to be expected, but they do appear to have a full bar. Got the Cucumber Lime Cooler and subbed Vodka since I don't do Tequila. Ambiance was interesting. Looking at the menu beforehand, lots of things have cool names (like the DAB - Dank Ass Burrito). The ambiance wasn't as cool as the menu led me to believe. The bar area was nice, but the rest of the place felt like exactly what it was: strip mall cafe tables and booths, and left much to be desired. read more

Yo Mommas Cantina - DAB Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Great place! Went on Taco Tuesday, the Mexican crab cake taco and the surf and turf tacos were delicious. Definitely worth trying and we will be back for sure. read more

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EMPTY restaurant!! Two people at the bar and THAT 'S IT!! One would think they would jump on having customers come inside. After being seated and told that "she" would be right over, we looked at their menu and were aghast at the prices they were asking for the food. Dang! Guacamole for twelve bucks? Nope nope. We sat and waited 5 minutes and still nobody came to our table. The. Place. Was. Empty. No waters. No chips and salsa. We got up and left. They obviously do not want our patronage. Babysitting some kids in the back area was not very nice to hear. Buh bye. We'll wait for the next restaurant to try and succeed at this location. read more

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We always drive by this place and finally decided to stop in -- and we're so glad we did! What a great surprise. The food was fresh and flavorful. We started with the bluefin ceviche, which was a standout. The fish was fresh and paired nicely with the crispy plantain chips -- light, zesty, and refreshing. I had the Dab Lite burrito with chicken, and it didn't disappoint. Wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and filled with black beans, rice, peppers, caramelized onions, cheddar, and cilantro, then topped with creamy queso -- every bite was packed with flavor. My wife ordered the beef enchiladas, and her portion was huge compared to mine! The beef was tender and rich in flavor, and she couldn't stop raving about it. We're already looking forward to coming back to try their weekday happy hour specials and drinks. Great food, great flavors -- definitely worth the stop! read more

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The food was delicious! As well as beautiful! I felt I was being served a gourmet meal. Service was excellent as well. Reasonably priced. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. So good! read more

We were pleasantly surprised when we tried Yo Mommas for happy hour today. Our son and I had tacos (veggies, shrimp, carnitas) and my husband had the chile relleno. The tacos were delicious and my husband really enjoyed the relleno. The margaritas were made with home made sweet and sour and were also delicious. Great prices for a wonderful meal! Friendly service and cool decor/ambiance as well. We'll be back! read more

Yo Mommas Cantina - Shrimp Taco & Veggie Medley (Taco) - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Decided to try this place since it is close to where I live and I heard they have a great happy hour. The bar seating was full at 5:00pm so that was a sign the word was out. Service was friendly. I was greeted when I walked in the door. Happy Hour specials run M-F 3-5:30pm, Sat 3-5pm. 1/2 off house margaritas (which are made with a silver tequila), 1/2 off select tacos and apps, $3 off wine, $2 off select draft beers. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Unlike other reviews, I found the salsa flavorful, just not spicy. What was spicy was the corn dogs but this is noted in the menu. The phat corn dog is a jalapeño stuffed with brisket, cheddar and cream cheese. The gringo taco was served street taco style on a soft corn tortilla. The meat had good seasoning and flavor but was a bit too oily. What was a pleasant surprise was the bill. My friend and I split the phat corn dog appetizer, each had a taco, and one of us had a cocktail. With HH prices it came to less than $18. I had to do a double take when I signed for my part of the tab. Definitely a place to go if you are on a budget. read more

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New place in the neighborhood and came highly recommended from many friends. I ordered an enchilada dinner for carryout with extra salsa. Bad idea. The salsa tasted sweet like a marinara sauce with zero spice. The enchiladas were good but I'm a salsa person and that fell flat. They have one big front counter for both dine-in and carryout orders and during dinner time you could tell the only person behind the counter was beyond overwhelmed. There were plenty of tables but you could tell the hostess was at her she was at the end of the rope. The place looks cute and inviting. Too bad the food doesn't match. I'll have to stick with the ones I know. Even a bottle of Cholula would've been a win. Moving on.... read more

I want to like this place a lot as we go there for happy hours but everything is just okay. Service is usually good but a little slow. They do have good happy hour pricing. I think the food is middle of the road Mexican. They do have breakfast solid burritos though. read more

Got out of school early and met my guy for a lunch date!! The tacos are à la carte so you can choose what you want! A bit expensive, but delicious! The $5 side of beans and rice was enough for both of us with some left over! I got the chicken tinga taco, the meat was full of amazing flavor! My guy got the al pastor and loved it! Our server, America, was fantastic! We didn't want for anything! So attentive! I loved that it was decorated in dia de los muertos, my favorite! read more

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I read a bunch of reviews and waited a few months before trying this place. I wanted to wait till they worked out their kinks from newly opening. We arrived prime dinner time and were greeted immediately by a really nice young lady at the door and sat right away. She mentioned Christina was going to be our server. I read a TON of reviews that said how great she was and none of them lied. She has the best attitude and quick to check on you, give suggestions, and always with a smile. She is awesome! We asked about a few things on the menu and she was honest with her responses which I really appreciate. I do appreciate how much they changed the place since it was Flaming Joes. Now it is much more open, inviting and brighter. The decor is pretty with some Day of the Dead photos on the wall and some Mexican style designs and cactus on the tables. We started with chips and salsa and ordered margaritas. The house made chips were delicious. I love the saltiness of them a lot. The salsa though, it left a lot to be desired. It had no flavor or kick to it. It need some pepper flavor. Basically tomato sauce with some seasonings. The margaritas arrived and although they were smaller than I thought (high ball glasses) they were delicious and tasted like they use real lime juice versus premade stuff. We order the corn dogs. I first read this and was like ' I hate corn dogs' but if you read the description they are basically Texas twinkies. Jalapenos stuffed with smoked brisket, cream cheese and cheddar and then dipped in corn dog batter and deep fried on a corn dog stick. You can tell these are made from scratch. They are then drizzled with two different sauces. One is like a crema and the other was a spicy BBQ type sauce that was SPICY. My jalapeno was really spicy too. Between the two my mouth was burning. The complete opposite of the salsa. Next we got an arrangement of tacos. 5 different ones. On Tuesday all chicken and pork tacos at $3. I opted for a few of those since the tacos range from $5.50 - $8 each. That can really add up! We got the chicken tinga, al pastor, carne asada, chorizo and grilled cod tacos. All came out much larger than expected and packed with the protein. I mean packed! Made the price worth it a bit more. The al pastor and chicken tinga were my favs. Both super tender fall apart meat and had great flavor. The carne asada was kind of a weird texture and I got a bunch of fat pieces. It also lacked some flavor in the meat. My husband favorite was the chorizo. He said the cod was good but extremely spicy. Like burn your mouth, can't taste anything spicy. Maybe if they toned that down a bit. Overall they were good, but could have been better. My overall thoughts are, they are still working through some kinks. Especially with the menu. I have seen it change quite a bit over the past few months. Some items on the menu seemed priced really high such as 2 enchiladas for $22. I can get a really good enchilada plate around the area for $10-$15 and you get a minimum of 3. I saw a few of the burritos go by and they look HUGE and amazing. I think next time my husband and I can share one and try another appetizer. I will be back for their happy hour. It goes Mon - Fri 4-6 and Sat and Sun 3 - 6. Yes! Weekend happy hour! During those times margaritas are half off, which I am totally in on. I wouldn't change anything about the service. It was impeccable! read more

As someone who is pretty selective with 5-star ratings, Yo Momma's Cantina truly impressed me. We stopped in for lunch while visiting Colorado on our way to go skiing, and it turned into one of those unexpectedly memorable dining experiences. From the first bite, it was clear this isn't your average Mexican spot. The flavors were vibrant, well-balanced, and tasted genuinely fresh -- the kind of food where you can tell there's real attention to ingredients and execution. Even as someone who doesn't usually gravitate toward Mexican cuisine, I found myself completely won over. The margarita was exceptional -- clean, bright citrus notes, perfectly balanced sweetness, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Not a syrupy afterthought like you find at a lot of places. And finding out they offer $6 margaritas during happy hour? That's almost unheard of for this level of quality. Service elevated the experience even more. The team was warm, attentive, and authentically hospitable without ever feeling forced or overbearing -- exactly what you hope for in a great neighborhood cantina. If you appreciate bold flavors, well-crafted cocktails, and genuine hospitality, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Fantastic food, strong drinks, and standout value. A spot I would happily return to. read more

Yo Mommas Cantina, just might be one of 'Yo' favorite places to eat! It's not your average Mexican restaurant, I'll tell you right now. You have to go into this unique-type of Mexican-Spanish(some say TEX, I say EH) place with an open mind. Their homemade tortilla chips were pretty bomb, but their homemade salsa could use a little more flavor. I decided to go with the Carne Asada's. Muy Bueno! (A little spicy, tho). My husband got their 'Enchilada Special.' Their tortilla was deep fried a little, maybe? ...and it was SO DELICIOUS!!! If you're looking for a New Happy Hour spot, you will indeed enjoy it! (*ATTENTION MARGARITA LOVERS!!!*) The ambiance was relaxed, and the staff was awesome. It just needs a little more playing around with in flavors with their salsa's... but we will definitely be back! read more

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Went there as a single. Alli wanted was to sit at a table and enjoy some food. After three go arounds with the idiot when I asked for a table for one and he gave me some unintelligable gibberish, I left. Never going back. read more

This was our third time here. We loved the food the first time, the second time the wait was insanely long for our drinks and salads (20+ minutes) and this third trip is making us not want to come back. Today, we got a single salad, queso and two happy hour tacos - no drinks. The wait was insanely long for not only the food but to be seated. We actually had to wave at the bartender to get someone's attention to get seated. The salad was not the same from the first time we were in. The dressing was skimped, the avocado hard, and the rest seemed dried out. The tacos were smaller in size (and both times we got them it was happy hour). Overall, we're not impressed and more so every time we come. read more

Are you looking for a Mexican restaurant with great tasting food that doesn't leave you feeling icky afterwards? You definitely have to check out Yo Momma's! Delicious food - my favorite is the chicken enchiladas - with fresh flavors that doesn't feel laden with lard. Great service and wonderful ambience round out this great Mexican restaurant in Aurora. It's definitely become my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! read more

This location had had many different businesses and restaurants over the years. I haven't tried a single one until Yo Mammas came along and I think I waited for the best. Very good food that has a unique take on many happy hour favorites. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good-the salsa was favorable. We split the happy hour order of Yo mommas' jalapeño popper corn dog. Spicy but well worth it. I also ordered a single chicken tinga taco-tasty as well. The restaurant has several pieces of art work on display-most which can be purchased if something tickles your fancy. Overall, great place and will be back. read more

I was hoping to really like this place as it's close to my work, but sadly what little I tried left a lot to be desired. I met some friends for happy hour so we shared some chips and salsa and also added a queso. Thank goodness we ordered the queso because it wasn't too bad. But man, the salsa tasted like marinara sauce. Not sure I really want to come back and try anything else if you can't get salsa right. Very cool vibes though and the service was very attentive. read more

Went today for the first time. Service is great! Salsa and chips amazing! Salsa is Smokey and fresh. The food was good and everything was so fresh and vibrant! My friend had carne asada and it was the best I have ever had. I had steak fajitas and the veggies were so fresh and the steak was tender. Highly recommend read more

No Mexicans eat here, very bland not hot food. Taste is lacking. But ok service, very pricy.

This place is still fairly new, but it was kind of a let down. We ordered the queso and chips, the queso reminded us of mac & cheese sauce. I also ordered the Al Pastor tacos, and they were extremely salty. The servers were very kind and attentive. I also enjoyed the full remodel and the restaurant is decorated so beautifully! Overall, I was excited for this place and was let down. read more

Food is great and big portions. Fair warning fajitas for two is more like serves 3/4!

Drinks, food, and service was great. We will definitely be coming back. The staff works as a team read more

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Food was decent, a bit on the pricy side. I have had better. In my younger days would have LOVED the drinks. The definitely don't shy away from the alcohol nowadays I'm more about the flavor than the strength. Wasn't crowded and the service was a bit slow. I wouldn't turn down the place but it wouldn't be my first choice either read more

Fast service, friendly staff and pretty varied happy hours menu. Love the Colorado fries. Easy to find a parking space too.

The queso is a nice starter and you can put it on enchiladas which is a plus. The portions are big it is a little pricey. The bar is busy and they make flavored lemonades. It is cozy but cold inside and the service is good. If you're in the area and craving mexican make the stop! read more

I had the house Cuban sandwich, amazing flavor profile. The Green chili was second to none! The flavors were robust but not super spicy. The service was excellent, I'm DEFINITELY % going back. This will soon be a local treasure! read more

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Mary, Phil, and I stopped in for dinner last night. We were greeted by friendly staff. Chops and delicious salsa came right out; our margaritas quickly followed. We all had tacos of different kinds, all delicious. The rice and beens were tasty but standard. read more

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Food was fantastic! Have to try the birra tacos! YUM! The staff was really attentive and friendly. Service a 5stars. Decor and over all crowd was nice and open. Very clean also. Would not pay much attention to the negative comments. Try it out for yourself. I have now been 4 times and have yet to see or hear anything bad. read more

I have ordered from this establishment when it first opened and was pleased with my order. The hostess and wait staff were nice and very professional. My last visit was such a disappointment. The food was awful and Will wait before giving them another try. read more

This place is my absolute favorite!! It is so refreshing to have an amazing spot like this in the community! Deja! You are the most magnificent gem! The service, the food, the atmosphere, the drinks!! A small perhaps unnoticed delight is the art work and crafts for sell! I do not know who the manager is (yet) but please keep this up! Love it. read more

So, this place is fairly new in a community where I used to live. It's in a corner location of a strip mall, and that location has seen many different restaurants over the years. I must say, if Yo Mommas Cantina doesn't up their game they're not going to last long. We got there just as they were opening for lunch on a week day. First customers in the door. The interior decorations are great, and the place has a really cool vibe! Time to order some grub! We wanted to have a light lunch, since we had plans for dinner but needed something to tide us over. So, we opted to share a plate of their chicken flautas and queso dip. The flautas were actually quite tasty, and only mildly oily. The queso dip arrived at room temp, which made it very thick. It tasted like melted Velveeta, so not very appetizing. The complimentary chips and salsa were completely uninspiring. The salsa looked more like tomato paste, and was not my desired flavor profile for salsa. The diet cola was flat. Even after we told the server and received a glass of soda from a different area of the restaurant, it was still flat. Bottom line, I'd go back if I was in the area (and skip the queso), but would not drive across town for it. read more

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Today was my birthday, and my daughter suggested we try this place out. Guess this place has only been here maybe 5 months. The shop looked nice. Large open seating area. We came about 5:30pm. Wasn't that busy , but they seemed understaffed. Had to wait 30min for a 5 top booth. Or server created us quickly and tok or drink orders. Then came back quickly to take or order. And brought us some chips and salsa. We had the Queso Compuesto as an appetizer. It was a small dish. Queso sauce was blan, could have been a little more spicy for our taste. Soon, our orders arrived 3 tacos per order. Everyone said they could have been more flavorful, again, again, sort of blan.The hamburger was a hamburger. Nothing special to write home about. Ordered the enchilada plate. "Enchiladas "? Not even anywhere close to Enchiladas. 2 flour tortillas with some beans and a small portion of Carne Asada,if you can call it that. Plopped on a scoop of yellow rice. And a dab of guacamole on top. And a touch of shredded white cheese. This should of been called a burrito plate. Enchiladas are made with corn tortillas with cheese, chicken, beef, or pork as a stuffing. Topped with red or green Enchilada sauce and melted cheese on top, and sides of beens,rice, guacamole, and pico. All in all. It's very disappointing, and probably won't visit and eat here again. read more

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Newly opened. It was a perfect spot to meet a friend and catch up. The food was very good. They had a new menu and happy hour specials. The waitress that we had did keep disappearing but did good overall. read more

Awful experience. We placed an online order and they forgot half of our order and there was a huge hair in our churros. When I called to talk to the manager I was given the excuse they were too busy to talk. read more

Yo Mommas Cantina - Hair in churros. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Finally tried this place and I wasn't disappointed! I walked in and the owner welcomed me. A very clean and nice ambiance dining room. The bar is in the back of the restaurant. Love the Mexican artwork. I met four of there bartenders and everyone of them were happy to serve and socialize with you. It felt very welcoming. Checked out their menu, lots of different mexican dishes. They even offered freshly made hot sauces, I tried the Smoked Habanero and it was amazing! I finally ordered three tacos. The chips and salsa was good. They made me a delicious Cucumber Mocktail which was delicious. My tacos came out smelling amazing. I tried all three, the carnita was moist and soft. The Chicken Lingua was also moist and marinated well! The chorizo was spicy and spiced well. Overall the tacos were great. They were fresh and well made, my belly enjoyed them. Everything was freshly made and you could tell. They even make their mixes fresh. The have a full bar and the drinks looked great. Back to the menu, they offer lot's of choices from fresh homemade soups, ceviche, burritos, hamburgers, and other Mexican dishes. The portion sizes are huge! You get your money's worth and your tastebuds will thank you. This is a new place and the owners are present. They were very nice and their restaurant shows how much they care. Many regulars visiting the bar and I met a few. Very pleasant time chatting with everyone and enjoying the staff. It's definitely a place I will frequent! Great for families and large groups. Oh, they also have a nice patio too! read more

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