If you're traveling to Vallecito, Pagosa, or Durango (I recommend all three,) this might be your best choice for Mexican food. It appears to be family owned and operated. We had a very friendly waiter, who added one star to my rating. We shared a plate of nachos, and burritos with guacamole. The salsa was good. read more

Awesome authentic food... great portion! Fast service... will visit again when we are in the area again

Margaritas were top notch. Combo tacos and enchiladas were very good. Salsa and chips were very good. Alicia was very nice and attentive. Have been to this location many times and is constantly good. read more

We had an amazing lunch at Chavolo's in Bayfield on our way to Pagosa from Lake Vallecito. I had a combination dinner with a shredded chicken enchilada Suiza and a ground beef taco in a homemade tortilla that was fried to make a crispy shell. It was the BEST DAMN TACO I have ever eaten and I'm from Texas. The flavor was great and their salsa complimented it nicely. The portions were huge and I took most of my enchilada and rice / beans home for dinner. I'll go back just to order a couple of tacos. The refried beans were fresh with their Mexican rice. Alicia was our waitress and she did an outstanding job. Very impressed. Check it out!! read more

Absolutely the best Mexican food!! The shrimp with pineapple is amazing. Wish we had found it sooner. Will be a mandatory stop on our next visit!! read more

Well let's just say that I was craving some Mexican food and I was in for a treat ! I got the Chili Relleno -- it was so yummy ! Strawberry margarita was also good ! All in all I am very passionate about the whole dining experience and this place is Awesome ! If your visiting Bayfield Colorado this is a great place to try! read more

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Best choice for mexican food, only two choices :- P, and it gets four instead of three stars for their salsa (the burnt chili pepper), margaritas (huge fish bowl), and service. Food was good but not earth shattering. I had a combo beef taco and chicken enchilada. Another choice was the flautas. Both were ok and did the deed. Would eat here again. read more

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it is the best Mexican food! Very good service very friendly! I will go and eat there again!!

First time customers. Travel between Pagosa Springs and Durango, had never stopped here before. So glad we did, Friendly staff, nice outdoor patio and the tacos (ground beef) were excellent. The guacamole was also very good. read more

Terrible food and even worse customer service. Bought queso got what tasted like microwaved shredded cheese. They refused to make it right In anyway and were rude. So hard the chip kept breaking. read more

Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant - Microwaved cheese so hard it breaks the chips. - Mexican Near Me - Bayfield, Colorado

The tamales and enchiladas was I don't know fried in fat. You couldn't cut the food with a fork and knife.

We stopped for a late lunch on our way to Durango. We had read good reviews and thought we would try it. Karena was our server and was wonderful. The food was so delicious. I had a cheese enchilada and a shredded beef enchilada. My lunch so good! My hubby had the chicken tortilla soup and was raving that it was the nest he has ever had! I also appreciate the cleanliness of the restaurant and especially the restrooms. Chavolo's was a great dining experience with great good! read more

Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant - Enchilada plate and the amazing chicken tortilla soup. - Mexican Near Me - Bayfield, Colorado

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Nice Hispanic atmosphere! The appetizers are flavorful with good servings!! The service personal are professional & friendly!!! Chavolo's has good appetizers!!! read more

Food ok service fair. sausage cooked in deep fryer. Hours not right on web site. Prices normal . Ambitious poor.

AMAZING & Authentic mexican food! The owner grew up in Mexico and is adamant about keeping his menu authentic. The food is absolutely delicious. The margaritas are not only delicious but difficult to choose which one you want! (We had the mango). The chef and management team here is even more amazing. They are friendly, caring, and detail oriented. The facility is clean and organized. Just go here already! I recommend the Chicken con crema, margaritas, and the fajitas. It's honestly all so delicious. read more

Always good food and good service. We are happy to find this little gem in a small town.

Food and service was excellent!! We are driving thru on our way to California. Recommend 100%

Great Mexican food and plenty of it. Friendly staff. I eat there frequently because I like good food.

Chavalo's is my restaurant of choice in Bayfield. Good food and service. My favorite dish is Chimichanga's.

I've eaten at this restaurant in Pagosa. And in Bayfield... The Carnitas is amazing and the flautas are good but don't ever get a cheese enchilada. The enchilada sauce is disgusting. Also don't ever get tacos El Pastor, It was terrible... They don't slow roast it not what you have had in other Mexican restaurants...The chicken Crema is really good read more

Extremely good food! The whole family enjoyed the food. Iced tea was fresh and cold. Chips and salsa was great. Chili con queso with poblano peppers was very tasty. Kid friendly. Well worth coming here. Oh... the portion size is very big. read more

$10.52 for a meatless taco salad with just refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, & guacamole - rip off.

This place is awesome! We come here every Saturday after the farmers market in Durango or if ever passing through. Everybody from the manager on down is always very friendly and accommodating, and the food is delicious. Highly recommend it if you're ever in this part of the woods. read more

Odelay Chavolo's! Your tomatillo verde chili is still the best in town! I arrived on a super-busy night recently, (late again), to find a table for 8, yes 8 people! And, not surprisingly, your professional staff calmly arranged a table for us right away. Just as before, I ordered the green pork chili, and was super happy I did! I also got two crunchy tacos, excellent guacamole, and iced tea to help wash it all down. Yummy! Just the way I like it. Tangy, with a little bit of spice, a whole lot of green, and so much food I could barely finish it all. My family was happy with their selections, and everything came out rather quickly considering how many hungry people there were. My hat is off to you. I'll see you next time! Salud! read more

Huge portions, friendly service, great rice and beans, outstanding margaritas! Get the roasted green salsa if you like some heat on your food. Food takes a little time to come out but if you want fast food go to Taco Bell or a place like that. This is authentic Mexican food and you don't rush that! read more

My wife and I went here again a few days ago thinking we would have a better experience than our last times. That did not happen. We sat on the porch which is stripped down, functional, clean, but not fancy. The porch is covered, which adds to its attractiveness. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. I found no fault in our service from her. She was timely from the time we sat down until the time we left. Our food was sub-par. I ordered the pork enchilada and relleno with a side of beans and rice. The relleno was a large poblano pepper that was barely filled with any cheese, and was covered in a cake-like batter which made the whole thing inedible. The enchilada had no sauce associated with it, was very salty and the pork was dry and charred. Snotty refried beans with typical spanish rice. Too much salt and not enough flavor. I could not even finish a 1/4 of my meal. My wife had a flank steak that was over seasoned. She could not finish her meal. The chips and salsa were OK at best. Unfortunately, Colorado is rife with "chain family-ran" restaurants that are really cutting corners with their ingredients in order to make the highest profit when turning tables. The quality of these establishments and their fare are hit-or-miss. This restaurant has routinely disappointed us and I strongly assert that if you have discerning taste in foods that are fresh vs frozen or mix-made meal components that you must avoid this place. read more

First time there! Got the chicken fajitas! Delicious! You get lots so easily could be for 2! Peach Margarita blended was delicious as well. Made to feel welcome the minute you step in ! Took leftovers home. Went to salsa bar, only 1 to go cup in there and salsas were at the very bottom! So pay attention to restocking cups and refilling salsa bar ! But will be back ! read more

You will find fast and friendly service for your tasty meals. Jose remembers you, your favorite drinks, and is super attentive. My favorite is the carnitas, flavorful chunks of pork. Try it! See you there ! read more

Great Service, Drinks and Food! What else can I say. We stopped here this past Friday night while visiting In-Laws at their house in Colorado. The Patron Margarita's were poured just right. They had an incredible tasting freshly made guacamole dip. I ordered the fajitas for my meal which was honestly a large enough portion for 3. I ended up having to get a "to go" box to take them home so we could enjoy them for a few more meals. It is a small restaurant and from what I understand always packed...so if you do not like a loud, fun atmosphere this isn't your place...but we had a ton of fun. Keep up the good work, we will be back! read more

Service, salsa, and outdoor patio all are great. Chile verde with tomatillo sauce was flavored well and loaded with pork chunks. It comes with guacamole (plus rice and beans). Authentic. read more

We picked a great place for Mexican food! Loved the chile verde and carne asada plate. Usually compare moms food to restaurants and this came very close. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Can't wait to come again! read more

Good little mexi joint! Nothing earth shattering, but food and service is good. Right off the highway with a cool patio for sipping marg's in the afternoon..,, read more

this is my favorite place to eat n Bayfield. I usually order the enchiladas and chili rellenos which is my fave!! and oh my goodness the margaritas! those are big and full of tequila. the chips and salsa are good while you are waiting for the good stuff!! I am always full and satisfied when I leave. read more

Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant - yeah! - Mexican Near Me - Bayfield, Colorado

Best Mexican food EVER!! We were in Colorado visiting, and stumbled upon this place. Wow! Lucky us! Stop and eat here if you get the chance. The ground beef tacos are unlike anything I've ever had, and he #22, which is a pork burrito with a tomatillo sauce is out of this world. Don't know what my excuse is gonna be to get back to Bayfield, Co, but I'm sure I'll think of something! Must eat here again!! read more

Great Mexican food served by a great staff. Generous portions. I love #22. A pork burrito that is the best I've ever had.

The employees are friendly and welcoming! Their margaritas are seriously the best in town! The food is pretty decent too!

Great food. Slow service when we were there. Would definitely go back. Margaritas are strong and tasty. Salsa a 5+!

Good guac, split the burro colorado, very very good. I haveeaten at their sister location in pagosa springs. Great mexican food (says this aficionado) read more

Wow! Went in based upon Yelp reviews and I was NOT disappointed. The house margarita, delicious. The ceviche tostado, one of the best I've had. The guacamole, yummy! I had their #17: Taco & Chili Relleno, very good, not over the top delicious, but i would order it again. The hubs had the barbacoa chimichanga and he ate it all, said it was very good. Chips and salsa on point. All in all, it was delicious and we will go again some other time. It was very busy on a Friday night and the locals seemed to know this was the place to be. read more

We went to Chavolo's based on the YELP reviews and had a very disappointing experience. We were passing through Bayfield on vacation. I had Chicken Enchilada/Chile Relleno plate which was not seasoned well. The Chile Relleno had an inedible thick eggy batter. My husband had the Fajitas which were also bland. Being from Texas we are used to flavorful Mexican Food and unfortunately Chavolo's did not deliver. The service was also very poor. read more