Arlene's is one of our favorite places to go in Monument. Every single time I get the bean and…read morecheese burrito with salsa and queso on the side. My husband likes to switch it up and get one of their smothered burritos. The restaurant is very open and there is plenty of seating. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Some people complain about them using paper plates and plastic utensils, however I know they do this to keep cost down. Be sure to try the Mean Arlene margarita!

Hard to find but worth the search! As mentioned frequently,…read morethis place serves New Mexico style food - not Mexican and not TexMex! New Mexican food is a genre all on its own, and should not really be compared to other styles of Mexican food, in my opinion. After looking over the menu and the specials, I ordered for my husband and I at the counter and was given a pager. I chose to have the stacked enchilada bowl and got the smothered enchilada with red sauce. I also ordered the Arlene sampler so we could try several of the appetizers. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more!

On the way back to Colorado Springs from Cripple Creek with a yen for Mexican food. Opened yelp app…read moreand asked. Serrano's showed up along the route. 7 of us, including 3 boys under 9. They put together tables and got us seated immediately. Modelo on tap +++ Fresh salsa was +++ Food came quickly and everyone was satisfied and left full. Definitely a great place for families.

The one time we were able to find Serrano's open we had two chicken burritos which were not very…read moregood. The refried beans were not cooked thoroughly and the beans that were not mashed were hard. We would like to try again but each time we go they are not open, though the hours indicate that they are open.

Updating my old review…read more They have managed to elevate their food to a whole different level than it was before, Each dish had so much flavor, my family and I still can't stop thinking about the Queso fundido appetizer and the rice! The drinks as always were amazing, the server was kind and attentive, and we can't wait to be back.

Sadly, this place was a miss. The location is great. The interior design was beautiful. Our…read morewaitress was absolutely great! So kind and funny. But, the food didn't wow. The taco shells seemed to be overcooked. Way too brittle and the filling were falling out. The black beans had the texture of soup. Way too runny. The drinks were tasty.

After trying figure out where in BV to eat with 6 people that included 2 kids and 2 ppl with…read moredietary restrictions, we settled here. And thank goodness we did!! We were immediately greeted by friendly staff, who seated us promptly and gave us 2 generous baskets of chips along with 2 types of salsas. As we were deciding on food, we also got a bowl of corn elote which was amazing! A crispy relleno is what I order at all Mexican restaurants to gauge how much I like the food, and this place didn't disappoint! One of the best rellenos I've had, and the green chili was fantastic. The rest of the party was very happy with their meals, as well, which included shrimp Enchiladas, tacos, combos, and nachos. All fresh, authentic, and delicious! And even the kids hamburger was a nice, thick patty with lettuce and tomato. Our party also had the house marg and the Sanchez, and both were well-balanced and not over-priced. Highly recommend! On top of it all, Santiago, our server, was so amazing. Friendly, very attentive, and patient with us all as we practiced our Spanish. Couldn't have asked for a better Mexican restaurant.

I really only wanted one .. he said it was little .. he "upsells" me... IM a sucker or he lied -…read morehuge portions. And if you don't eat all your food - they bring you free shots of tequila. All in all many reasons to try it. It was not a bad experience.

25 years of going here- food is fresh and consistent. Shredded beef burritos, Carne Asada platter…read moreand the carnitas tacos are all excellent. Always good service and the owners are AWESOME. Sitting on the patio in the summer is awesome.

10 women came to La Casa Fiesta for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The ambiance is perfect,…read moreinteresting without being overdone. Noise level low. I could hear people at the other end of the table without shouting. The service for us was fast and friendly. I could not believe how quickly our orders came out and I believe everyone ordered something different. I ordered steak tacos. I never order steak but these may have changed my mind. They were flavorful and not stringy at all. Nor were they chewy. I put guac on them I got from my friend. So good! This is a new place for me and I may bring my husband some day.

We absolutely love this restaurant from the ambience to the food this place hits all the spots we…read morekeep coming back they have a great dinner menu as well!! Ps The drinks go hard try the Cadillac margarita!!

I met with friends for drinks and lunch. The server was friendly and helpful with gluten free menu…read moreitems and alternative options. The drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. If you're ordering an item with the fried cheese say yes. You won't regret it. There was street parking nearby

Great traditional Mexican in Centennial CO. They have probably the best authentic Mexican food in…read morethe area. Pretty much everything on the menu is great. I'm partial to the Enchiladas, Chile Relleno, Taquitos with consumè, and the chilaquiles. If you ask for it, they'll bring the heat unlike many places out here. The service is always fantastic. Usually Monica takes care of me when I come in during the week and she's always cool to chat with and takes care of my order. The service as a whole is really good here.

I have been wanting to try this place and sad how much of a let down it was. Came in during lunch…read morefor a pick up order, fairly busy but not too long of a wait. For two people, ordered a set of 3 tacos (2x barbacoa and carnitas) and then another 3 tacos (asada, carnitas, and pastor), birria egg rolls, and a bean, cheese, and rice burrito. Not a big deal but they put all the tacos in one box and I was able to differentiate which 3 tacos that I ordered. This place is super stingy with salsa. They gave me 2 tiny containers for salsa and then when I asked for a couple more, the lady said she could only give me two more. :( Excited to try the food and started off great with a simple bean, cheese, and rice burrito but outside of that everything else was very meh. Not sure how but all the meats were so dry, I ordered braised/slow cooked meats (barbacoa and carnitas). Asada and pastor were okay as well. Everything lacked seasoning and the salsa didn't add much to the tacos either. Birria tacos were also dry and consommé needed salt to be added. Value was not bad at $37.64. Tacos were about $3-3.20 per

Went to Tommy's at the recommendation of my brother. We grew up in California and grew up on…read moreMexican food. Usually my first stop when I go home to visit is a Mexican spot. With that said, Tommy's is legit! Super festive exterior and interior. The restaurant itself is very tiny, seating about 20. Super super clean. Selection of bottled and canned sodas and juices. A salsa bar. Tommy and the gal working there were over the top nice. He is really taking pride in his shop and the food he serves. Now the food... quite possibly the best California Burrito I've had in Colorado! No joke. It was just right. The carne asada had a little char on it. The burrito was made with fries (i.e. the proper way), adding another layer of texture. And for $12 it's a couple bucks cheaper than most comparable places in town. All of the salsas were excellent. A variety of red and green salsas. They all had a decent amount of heat. The creamy avocado salsa was perfect on my California Burrito. My friend had the fish taco plate (2 tacos, rice & brace). While I was savoring every bite he wolfed everything down. He said it was excellent. I will definitely be back! I've already been telling friends about it.

Great stuff! Stopped…read morein for lunch and the place was empty. The lady at the counter was very nice. I placed an order for rolled tacos, an Arizona burrito, and the 3 mini taco plate with adobada, carnitas, and pollo. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT! I didn't try the rolled tacos but was told they were good. The Arizona burrito (California burrito but with sour cream instead of guac) was super good. Tortilla was nice, carne asada was good and tender, well balanced. The 3 mini tacos all came with some grilled up onions and a charred pepper.. my favorite taco was the adobada for sure. Tons of flavor! The pollo was a close second, very well seasoned meat and well cooked. The carnitas was my least favorite and it was still pretty good. I'm used to more shredded pork carnitas and this was more chunks of pork, but nice and crispy. The rice and beans that came with the taco plate were very good. I tried every salsa in the salsa bar only cause I've never been there before and wanted to try them all. I don't know the names of them but their green and a thick creamy green were both my favorite, and I'm normally a red guy. There was a chunky red (with some hatch maybe?) that was also good. But the other 3-4 were also still good! I would 100% go to Tommy's again. I hope they get some more business too so they stick around because the folks were nice and the food was great.

We stopped into Papa Jose's for lunch on a girl's day yesterday. I had frequented Papa Jose's for…read moreyears but due to my move several years back, I had not been in for a long time. We were seated and this was the start of the experience that led to the 3. The server was incredibly short and rude. My friend, who had not been in before asked about margaritas, the server said, "We have beer or house margaritas, no flavors, we are not a full service bar. We mix it in a jar and that's it. Lemon lime." My friend ordered the margarita but was trying to give the server her card to make sure I didn't try to pay for my lunch, the server said, "I don't even have a check for you yet." She didn't just wasn't friendly at all-didn't ask if we wanted appetizers or dessert. Our food came out and the cheese enchilada was delicious, just as I remembered, the cheese was gooey and the chili had just the right amount of spice. The rice was good but the beans didn't taste homemade or fresh which was somewhat disappointing. We left after paying, underwhelmed with what we experienced.

The owners and employees at Papa Jose's do an outstanding job! You rarely have to wait to find a…read moretable and the food is delicious and affordable. Plus, it's locally owned and they make the best sopapillas in town! I send everyone I know to Papa Jose's!

I'm native from New Mexico and I think the food at Little Anita's is always on point. This is legit…read moreNew Mexican prepared food with delicious red and green chili! The spice of the chili is perfect which has a great flavor and not too over bearing. Whenever I feel homesick or want some great comfort food this is where I come. I've introduced it to my friends and it has become a favorite place for them as well. The staff is always very friendly and it's never a long wait for the delicious meal to be delivered to your table! The prices are reasonable so that's great too! It's a small space but quaint and very clean. I highly recommend it for a taste of New Mexican cuisine!

Went here for dinner and order the chicken enchilada plate with rice and beans. They offer a red…read moreor green sauce, and when questioned, they said the green was less spicy. That should have given me a clue as to the heat temperature! I couldn't finish my meal as it was too spicy for me. I know I don't tolerate heat very well, so just offering this as a warning to others that might be in the same boat. Luckily they offered sopapillas and honey for dessert. The sweetness of the honey helped to soothe the sting. This location is in a strip mall and they have done a very nice job of decorating it. It looks clean and well maintained. You will need to order at the counter and then they will bring your meal out to your table. It seems to make sense that you would offer meals for all people, even ones like me that cannot manage the spice. I have to give them a lower rating only due to the fact that I know I won't be able to go back since they don't have a non-spicy option for their meals.