Ordered the Mexican Caesar cafe. First off the meat was cook great and it came with a good amount of chicken. The dressing was also nice and it was a solid portion. Tomatoes and lettuce seemed very fresh and I am a huge stickler for fresh produce. I will try something with a little more flavor next time but I was feeling as laid today. Little heat to it but maybe a 2 of 5 with 5 being Dave's inferno challenge to keep the scare to what I have had to date. read more

First time here. I am gluten free, so they have a gluten free menu to choose from. From the sound of it, they may have separate fryers for food that is GF, because the chips and salas they brought out, they made it clear we're not GF as they are friend in other things, so i'm guessing the food they actually need to make is made somewhere separately. Anyways. They brought out some GF chips. They seemed just from a bag. They were still good. I got the quesabirrias with rice and beans on the sides. The tacos were not crunchy enough for me. they were soggy and fell apart. the meat was tasty but the sauce was underwhelming. The rice and beans were nothing out of the ordinary. It was basic for me. I got an horchata and that was pretty good. The cherry inside was really random lol but it was good. Horchata has many different flavors and I like this particular kind. You may not. My partner got asada plate and that was also okay. For dessert, we got the gluten free flan. it did not taste like flan but it was still a good kind of dessert. my partner doesn't like flan so he actually liked this "flan" since it didn't taste anything like a flan haha The server was also not very nice at first. Like really rude to my questions about the menu. we almost left because she ass very short worded and her facial expressions were not hiding her attitude. she sort of got better throughout our time there but still not the best server experience. Would we come again? maybe....maybe not, it is a bit expensive too. There is much better mexican spot in Aurora CO called Casa Tequila Grill, that is SOOOOOOOO GOOD. we were headed to "La Rumba" so we were looking for a closer spot. read more

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Peaceful There are so many cramped, loud places these days. It was nice to enjoy a straight up meal without any fuss or fanfare. I had the chicken and steak fajitas. Very good. Next time I'll do all chicken. Steak was a bit tough. Great service!! read more

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Our waiter took good care of us. He took our order quickly. Our food came out properly. Nathan had a burrito. I had two enchiladas. We like our food a little spicier so we ordered some hot sauce and the waiter brought us three. He brought us a classic Cholula, a garlic, hot sauce, and a raspberry hot sauce all were delightful. The portions are ample. The food is good. The ambience for the holidays is festive and fun. They have plenty of beverages to choose from including craft cocktails for the season. All in all, I really like this place it's a great place to stop anytime you want to take the chill off from a cold day or spend some good time with some good friends. It's got a diner feel so it's nice and cozy. It's also got a nonstop chips and salsa service so you can Cocktail and visit an afternoon away. read more

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I hadn't been there for a couple of years, so I was looking forward to returning! I was in a group of six on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't busy. The service was terrible. The food wasn't good. Why go back? That used to be a hot little spot with happy waitresses and good food. Not anymore. read more

I'm originally from Dallas, having moved to Denver 20 years ago. When I heard there was a Mexican food place named after my Texas' state flower, you bet I went to try the place out! What I didn't know was that it's a Denver institution... I have been irregularly a regular at Blue Bonnet for over 20 years now. It's just such a central and great place to meetup with friends for margs and chips. And, for my friends with celiac disease, they've never had a problem with the reliability of the extensive gluten-free menu. Heck, I order off that menu half the time. There's a great happy hour menu! For pricing, otherwise, it's a reasonable expectation for eating out, especially as large as the portions are. The staff is friendly and professional, have always been satisfied with the service, no matter how busy they get... and, they get busy! It's not quite the Tex-Mex I grew up with but, after all these years, it definitely tastes like home! read more

I have to give a review here because we used to LOVE Blue Bonnet. The food is BAD. I ordered a smothered bean burrito and my wife ordered a chicken burrito and the only thing that was in them was beans or chicken. Nothing else. Not even cheese. The green chili had zero flavor, the bean had zero flavor. Nothing had any flavor at all. The service however was great. They even brought our dog a little grass pad and a water bowl. read more

I came on Friday evening at 730pm. Very few diners. I was served by Jackie V. She said it had been slow all day probably due to Denver's first day near 100F. I got their complimentary basket of tortilla chips and salsa. I started with Select Margarita without sweet & sour mix, just Top shelf tequila with Cointreau, lime juice and Agave for $13. I opted for Gazpacho, a chilled soup served in a goblet for only $10. My main course was the Chicken Mole. Two large chicken enchiladas with Cotija cheese with plenty of mole, mexican rice and black beans for $22. I added a side of green chili. A wonderful meal. read more

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Wow this place sucks. Food is crazy expensive and bad. No ambiance as well. Our waitress was amazing. She did nothing wrong but this place is dead. Don't waste your money here. read more

Came with a group of 9 of us and it was a huge place with lots of space. So many restaurants are so loud these days but this place was nice and quiet. Nice and helpful waitstaff. Great service. I had 3 portobello tacos with a side of guacamole and they held the cheese to make it vegan. Delicious! They have the best red salsa and horchata too. Fun decor for Halloween. read more

First impression very small parking lot! After searching for parking, we finally were able to make it in! Wow it's so nice on the inside! We were promptly seated in patio that was very nicely covered and very cool (in both aspects of the word!) Were promptly greeted by our server and we put our drinks in! Also ordered a queso starter! Chips and salsa were dropped off immediately and shortly after the queso was dropped off! Not what I expected more of a melted cheese compared to an actual queso dip. This was like the kinda cheese that when you dip it pulls with your dip but still very good! Topped with red onions as well! Ordered the kiddie bowl for my son and I got the three items combo plate ! Maybe 5 minutes had passed and our food was here! My son's kiddie bowl was a lot! Wow! He was thrilled! Subbed the beef for chicken with no beans! Mines looked amazing! The taste of his chicken and rice was perfect! Asked for hot sauce and was brought out some garlic habanero! Wow! The carnitas, shredded beef, and ground beef were perfect! Definetly enjoyed our first visit and will make sure to make it back out! read more

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First the good. Their service was very good! No long wait time, and the server was attentive and thorough. Even the person bringing our food had a great personality! The spicy margaritas?!? Excellent! Nice spice kick and a good alcohol ratio. Seating was very good. We don't like carpet in restaurants so it fit the bill. The outdoor seating looks like it will be a great spot in the warmer months. Now.. the bad. The food lacked character. The enchiladas had minimal spice at best as well as the burritos. The carnitas, while the meat did have some good crunchy bits, it was a bit dry, and again, could have used more spice! I haven't been here in a couple of years, and decided to recommend it after a show. I hope that this was just an off night as I will be giving them another chance. read more

When I'm on this side of town I have to stop in here. Our waitress was very accommodating and checked in often. I'm a brand burrito gal who mixes it up every now and then added an enchilada and taco. Delicious as always. read more

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Service was above and beyond. Food was hand made and worth every dime. Ambiance quite great for business lunches and dates, you can hear each other. read more

Blue Bonnet Restaurant - YUMMY - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm rounding up to 3 stars because our waiter was nice and the patio is pretty, with flowers and some veggies growing. Nothing was bad, per se, it's just the blandest "Mexican" food I've had in Denver. Not a hint of spice in anything. The chips were sort of overcooked and bland, the salsa was watery, tons of cheese. Taco meat was a dense texture, but moist, but no taco meat flavor. Rellenos maybe use 2 wrappers, so they are very thick, although the chile had a nice fresh, tart flavor. Lots of lettuce and shredded cheese on everything. HUGE guacamole tostada. The coin margarita was nice. It wasn't busy at 5:40 on a Friday night, we just walked right in. read more

I have to say we are not fans of Mexican around here as we find it to be greasy slop most of the time. This place is different!! My wife ordered the beef soft tacos and they looked delicious, she said it was the best she has ever had in Colorado. I had the fish tacos and they were amazing as well. We were in a large group so I usually am forgiving of a less than stellar service. I did not need to be nice, one server who did a fantastic job!! The restaurant is an old fashioned dinner but in a good way, clean and comfortable. We will return, and we are driving from Castle Rock. read more

Blue Bonnet is a gem. We have been eating here for decades. It seems to have lost its way a while ago in terms of the food quality but it's back on track now. The service is always stellar and the food arrives fast and piping hot! They allow your dog on the patio and provide cool water and cushions for them to rest on. The food and drinks are very very good. We especially love the chile rellenos, shredded beef burritos and tacos, guacamole tostadas, the green chili and red salsa and the flan. The stand out beverage is the cinnamon iced tea - delicious and refreshing! We wish the prices were lower. They have gone up dramatically over the years and seem high for this fare. Overall however, Blue Bonnet is a great option for Mexican food and drinks in Denver. read more

I went here last night and had a VERY unfriendly waitress. To the point to where we didn't even want to ask her for anything. I don't recommend the spicy chicken Caesar salad - it was seriously awful! read more

Had a rather large birthday party, service was ok, a little slow but it was a big group. If you like totally blah txmex, you'll be fine. If you are like my husband and me, we want hot read more

Blue Bonnet is a neighborhood staple that provides good Mexican fare at reasonable prices. It is definitely a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" restaurant. We always enjoy our meals at Blue Bonnet. read more

The only thing worth reviewing is the nice service. The margarita at the bar was not worth the calories. Combined with Barry Manilow/karen Carpenter playlist it was a a bust. Longing for the days of the past we were incredibly disappointed in the present. Over priced meals, runny salsa, and way too much cheese. We say ADIOS to Blue Bonnet. read more

Thought the food was delicious. Had the guac and chips for apps and the birria taco for my entre. Good portion size for sure. Thought the margaritas were so so. Nothing spectacular but not bad. Solid 4*s to this place. read more

Blue Bonnet Restaurant - Spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Such a great experience. Not only do they go through great lengths to make sure they have gluten free options, but the staff is friendly and efficient. read more

Blue Bonnet is a Mexican Restaurant. Although it started as a cafe way back in the 1930's. Sold the place to the second owner who turned it into a Mexican restaurant! Blue Bonnet is the State of Texas flower. It's a large place. I've only scanned the area quickly and it seemed that they have three dining area inside and one covered patio. They have their very own parking lot! I like that. We tried the Carnitas Plate. Delicious! The Chimichanga is not the usual. It says it on the menu. But someone didn't see it. Lol! It's NOT fried! So you see someone was disappointed. But I get it. Why wouldn't you fry a chimi? It's a freaking burrito when it's not fried. Just a more expensive burrito! Other than that the staff were great and service was fast! read more

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It breaks my heart to write this review as this restaurant has been a staple in Colorado for more years than I can remember. Tonight I ventured out for restaurant week with a girlfriend. I started off with a margarita that was premixed and awful. I attempted to order a second drink in which they didn't have ingredients for. Once my friend arrived we proceeded to order queso & quac. Chips were yummy and hot, but how the heck do you mess up queso? It along with the salsa was awful!. I finally ordered taqutios, that's safe right? Nope, they were originally frozen, the rice & beans that accompanied them were also bad, tasteless and lacked what they called mexican. Sorry guys, its time to shut down and walk away with some grace. This place has losts its lackluster, its time to call it quits. Thanks for all the good times, RIP read more

the atmosphere here is super family-friendly and the workers are very polite. in terms of value for investment, i think the food is overpriced. it's good, but could be better with more spices/flavoring and possibly more high-quality ingredients. for example, the shrimp in my tacos was very plain and seemed to be pre-cooked instead of fresh. i will say though, my mom absolutely loves coming here because it's dependable and they have great margaritas. read more

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What a great local spot! I was surprised by all the outdoor space and it was beautiful! Everyone enjoyed their plates that were very large portions. Service was pleasant and attentive. Recommend the queso and strawberry basil margaritas! read more

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We love the Blue Bonnet - great food & great service. We are gluten free & they have the best GF chips & GF food. My husband & I had the GF ground beef burrito. Our friend had wonderful juevos rancheros. Our waitress Tamara, was really excellent..very quick, very attentive & accommodating. read more

I don't know how this place is open. Awful food. Fish tacos taste like old oil, zero flavor in toppings, and like frozen fish sticks. Tacos were blah. Chips stale. Salas was good. For the people who think this is good food, your standards are low. This place needs an overhaul. My mom didn't believe me so she got takeout then agreed and threw it away. read more

Had to deal with a phone call that came just prior to the drinks coming to the table. The waiter came to the table dropped the drinks didn't say a thing left. After 10 minutes I tried to get the other waitress to answer if we ordered from her. I raised my had to get her attention while she walked by she glared at me and didn't say anything. My 13 year old said how rude. Then after talking to the manager she came to the table and attempted a haft hearted apology the ended in a confrontation. read more

Came in for a beverage. Our waitress was super helpful in guiding us on their choice of margaritas. Went for the coin margarita which was tart but decent. Plentiful basket of chips with individual salsas for each of us. We were seated in the enclosed patio area. Faux stone floors with basic chairs and tables. The area was clean. Love the old school 60s, 70s, and 80s playlist. read more

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Had a girls' late lunch. Seated right away and our server came immediately. Brought us chips and salsa and water. Individual salsa bowls so we could double dip to our hearts content. The place was cool and comfortable. We ordered some margaritas, Chile rellenos and a cup of soup. The margaritas were delish! What we all needed after a fun afternoon. Parking was a little tight in the small private lot. read more

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The Death of Blue Bonnet: A family favorite for years. Great prices and happy hour brought people from all over Denver. It was common to wait for 45-60 minutes for a table- servers stayed for years. We ate there at least once a month minimum. We realized a few weeks ago we hadn't been there in over a year. After arriving I remembered why. Friday night 6:30. Prime dinner time. 7 tables? Average price $23.00 Over $125 for family of four with tax and tip? They also include the BS kitchen sur charge Staff is friendly, but bottom line is prices. To many Mexican restaurants at almost half the price. read more

Save yourself the money and just go to the Taco Bell next door. Unless you're into overpriced bland food. It was not it. My parents have been eating here for years since the 80s and it use to be good. Service was mid it was dead and we still had to get up and ask for our check. The ambience was cool though. Maybe turn it into a bar and quit serving food .. please. read more

Had dinner with some friends here the other night. Is the food the best....maybe not, but the volume and service were amazing. I lived in Denver for ten years and never made it here. Overall I'm glad I finally made it read more

Blue Bonnet Restaurant - Carnitas Plate - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

as always good friends and good food, after 30 years....the neighborhood staple.....still fairly portions and priced...

Some friends and I hosted a celebration gathering after the passing of a dear work colleague here this lasts Thursday afternoon at 2pm, reserving a private room for the occasion. For our purposes, it was just great. The manager Eric was super accommodating, reassuring us we'd have the space to ourselves for as long as needed and they would work with us however convenient with covering costs, either individually or on one card. They had a table set up ahead for display memorabilia, and for the anticipated guests, tables were set up with a reserve table ready for any extras; that worked perfectly for the late arrivals. There were 2 overhead TVs as well, so I was able to run a looping slideshow--with backup help from Eric during a few minor glitches with the connection. Posting the pictures for all to see was very important, so I was extremely appreciative for the tech assistance. Jose was our server, and he was very courteous, efficient and present whenever anyone needed to order or a refill. The room was full, but he managed the group smoothly. We had plates of chips, salsa and guac that covered the basics, and folks were able to order additional food and pay individually. Worked out just fine. One negative about the margaritas was that they were pretty lame, both in strength and taste. The kitchen's music was also pretty loud by the end, and though our room had a door, the server had to come and go so it didn't seem realistic to close it. We were also there for hours, and their music wasn't apparent till much later, probably when the staff was needing to clean up. Overall, the feedback from the group was positive with everyone having a GREAT time, service being excellent, and the location convenient for people coming from all parts of Denver. read more

The Blue Bonnet Restaurant is a fabulous place for a party! The back room is great for a large group, the staff is friendly and efficient, our waiter, Josh, was amazing - adding more place settings when needed, giving us the time to socialize, as well as bringing the food quickly. A good time was had by all! We already booked the room again for next year! read more

Last minute dinner last night and what a disappointment. I love a good Mexican restaurant and this one was a bust! I should have known when we pulled into the parking lot and saw the restaurant was not busy for a Saturday night. (literally 8 people there!!!) We were immediately sat and served chips and salsa. The chips tasted old and cold - the salsa was bland! Ordered our margs and food. The cheese dip (vegetarian queso) was the weirdest thing I've ever seen - it was orange and super stringy - it looked like it was cooked in chorizo grease and you couldn't even get it to stay on a chip. Dinner was served shortly after the cheese dip was put on the table and the taste - not even mid! To end the night we saw one of the waitresses packing up the baskets of chips into bins! Maybe this is standard practice but this would explain why the chips were cold and tasted old! Such a disappointment!! read more

Alas the Blue Bonnet from yore is no more. This is a somewhat lessened version where margs and dishes are no longer a foodie's delight. Is it good? Yes. But it's a far cry from the great place it was. read more

Blue Bonnet Restaurant - Chimi Changa - (not deep fried) and Ceviche Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado