My friends and I stopped by for dinner. We did a quick internet research on good dining spots…read morenearby and this popped up. We decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by my first visit here. You do hear Spanish convos in the back kitchen. This restaurant seems really authentic. The servers were young and able to answer any questions you had about the menu. The food came out in a timely manner. They were good about checking in on us. I personally got to try the AL PASTOR QUESADILLAS. The pork was well marinated. There were 4 pieces with a side of rice, guac & beans. The meal was well balanced. The food itself is delicious here! I also got to try the CHAMANGO. It had every ingredient that it was supposed to have - tajin & chamoy sauce inside with a chunky straw coated with tamarind. This drink has a slightly salty/spicy, tangy & sweet taste all in one. It's more expensive than other drink options here, but it's big in size & well assembled. Overall, this is a solid Mexican spot that you won't be disappointed to try. I believe that everything you order here will be good based on what I tried.

After a full day exploring the vast San Luis Valley, the largest high mountain valley in the world,…read morewe were ready for a good meal. I ordered the taco plate, which was satisfying and, surprisingly, priced like it was still pre-pandemic. In today's world, that alone earns goodwill. A few things could elevate the experience. The main dining area would benefit from better ventilation. Also, the salsa bar clearly meant to be a showcase feature, needs more attention during the day. A quick refresh here and there would go a long way toward presentation and food safety. Things like dried salsa around container rims, a stray floating ramekin lid, and limes that looked like they'd been slowly dehydrating made it feel neglected. Finally, table service should include checking back on drinks. A quick pass to refill or ask if anything's needed would make the service more complete. It was a four-star experience but somewhere I'd consider returning given fairly limited options in Monte Vista. With more attention to detail it could be in competition for a five star rating.

The food was amazing!! Everything is fresh made and it really wasn't a bad wait. Cute, quaint place…read moreto eat! Highly recommend this place!

Friendly staff and amazing breakfast burritos and the best Mexican pastries! We also love to get…read moretheir bread for sandwiches!

We just came back to visit after moving to away. The food is still wonderful. They only take cash…read moreor checks and there are no margaritas. That said, it's worth stopping. I love this delicious food! They are currently closed on the weekends. Open 10:30am-3pm during the week.

I just moved here from Denver and you would think a small town would have trouble competing with…read morethe Denver food scene. Not this place! best Mexican food I've had in all of my 10 years living in Colorado. Very reasonable price for the quality. I keep trying different lunches and nothing disappoints. Super friendly, welcoming service as well. My only complaint is that they aren't open for dinner as well, which is probably for the best because I'd be here all the time!

I had only had takeout from the Alamosa location prior to visiting the Monte Vista restaurant. So I…read morewent in with the expectation that the food would be fantastic. The inside is nice though nothing too spectacular. It was nice and clean and definitely a place you don't mind visiting. The surface was quick and friendly with just the right amount of attention given. I ordered the burger plate choosing the tortilla option. The highlight of the dish was definitely the green chili that was smothering everything. It went especially well with the fries. I am giving them a solid four stars but if we could do half stars, I would give them 4 1/2. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Monte Vista and craving good Mexican food.

Went today for the first time. Ordered two tacos with rice and beans. Within 2 minutes or less I…read morehad my food. I like tacos with hot tortillas that they fry up for you. These were store bought cold shells. I'm still burping up my food. I was not greeted properly just told to sit anywhere, the worker never stood up from sitting in the back of the restaurant. (I was the only one there. This is a one star restaurant!!!!

Ordered a medium rare ribeye and got a slice of well done roast…read more.. The waitress was very nice but holy crap this steak is like cooked to jerky level.

My wife's grandmother recommended this place, I was a bit hesitant but gave it a go. Absolutely…read moreloved it, the wife finally had to put her foot down and said we weren't eating there every day. Still mad about that one. You won't be disappointed

This long time icon of the San Luis Valley is so good ! as I write this my mouth waters for the…read moredelicious native Mexican food served by the family who has served generations here. This is not a big city restaurant and it should not be compared to one. reviews of that nature miss the reality of what this amazing restaurant does for a community. it is good , mouth watering food, I wait for months to have. there is nothing like it and I do search for it in the cities . please go try it out and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where the owner will come out and chat with you about the area. enjoy !!the fact it isn't the city and enjoy small town America !!

Went here with the family. My daughter used to love this restaurant. This time it was not that…read moreimpressive. The food was not that good. Also, the cleanliness of this restaurant is very lacking. I am surprised they are not shut down. The bathrooms are disgusting! I don't even want to know what the kitchen looks like. We won't be back.

Great buffet with amazing green chili soup and grilled veggies. Definitely worth it to get to try…read moreso many of their options. Service was lovely. Would definitely stop in again if we're come back through.

Went to Sand dunes for the day and great place to stop near by with authentic food. Really large…read morelocation- one of us did buffet and other normal dishes. THIS place had HUGE drinks and food- but overall great. Very affordable and food was really good. Buffet quality (some might be sitting a little) but street tacos section and most of the food was fresh. Buffet gave availability for tons of options and to try new dishes. Really enjoyed trying everything and loved the churros. Recommend

Chavalos is an oasis on our 8-hour road trips to Denver! We were driving south on 285, looking for…read morea place to order in Del Norte. The reviews were solid so we called in an order about 30 mins before we were going to arrive in Del Norte. The location is right off the main road. We got there and the food was ready and hot. We opted to eat right then and the server couldn't have been nicer! I have a couple enchiladas aficionados. One ordered chicken with red sauce and the other cheese with Christmas. The green sauce was tomatillo based, and a perfect compliment to the red. Both plates came with rice and beans that were devoured in 10 mins. My kid and I shared the carne asada plate and loved every bite. The meat was tender and it came with beans, rice, guacamole and tortillas (corn or flour). There's a salsa bar with a few different types of salsas that were great to add to our asada bites. I'm thankful we made the choice to try them. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. We will be stopping everytime we drive thru!

Very good Mexican food. Huge menu. Decent, large margarita. Huge burrito, enough for two persons…read more Best chicken tortilla soup I've had outside of Mexico. Attentive service. Open late until 10 pm, a rarity in this town.