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.

All four of us did the buffet. There is a good variety of options there, from starters, entres, and…read moredesserts (actually, tons of desserts). However, the labeling is atrocious and it's often hard to tell what each item is (like, the churros were labeled as tacos). I think they are just always shifting things around, so they must have trouble keeping up with things. I wish they had a bit more variety of vegetables for the buffet that aren't part of a final dish (like in an enchilada). It's mostly just meats there. A few of the things seem a bit suspect, too. The smaller make-your-own tacos have sad looking ground beef and "queso." But I guess that's to be expected at the "American style" taco part of the buffet. I see that some reviews have mentioned there being grilled veggies, but that was not around on the day we were there. I'm not sure if that's a part of the menu you can order from, or if there's just that much variety in what they offer day-to-day. What's not to be missed, though, and it very good, are the fresh tortillas and made-to-order street tacos. Very yummy. I could just eat the tortillas all day. Best of all, everyone there is very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. If the labeling were a bit better and some more vegetables (beyond salad), I think it would be 5 stars. As is, I'd give it 4.5.

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.

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.

Stopped by for some quick lunch. I really enjoyed the decor, hospitality, the homemade jams. The…read moretakeout was fresh, delicious, came out quick. Support local food, it's so convenient to find good well priced food out here

My significant other claims Juanito's Mexican Kitchen in Alamosa, CO, to be the best in the area…read more I haven't eaten much Mexican food in these parts, but I relied on my trusty rating breakdown (further below) for guidance with this matter. FOOD There was complimentary chips and salsa. It was okay. I started craving a stuffed sopapilla ($17.99) as soon as I saw it on the menu. The pork was so tender and the green sauce I requested was full of flavor. Highly recommend this meal. My daughter asked for the quesadillas ($12.49) from the appetizers. It was strange that in the middle of the triangular goodies with requested ground beef was a huge pool of red sauce. She enjoyed the side of guacomole ($1.99). My SO had the steak Mexicana ($17.99) which he seemed to enjoy. My other daughter had the shrimp Mexicana ($17.99). She gobbled the shrimp. I tried her beans and rice which I didn't have with my own meal. They were pretty good. SERVICE I really enjoyed meeting the owner. He came to our table and helped clean up some water my daughter accidentally spilled. The only thing I wish that had happened that evening was that all of our meals would have been served all at once. They were spread out minutes apart. AMBIANCE The parking lot was in construction as of 5/26/2023. Inside, the place may be small, yet, there were large and small tables and booths. It's a seat yourself type of place. There were vibrant colors everywhere. A white board with their daily specials was on the wall near the kitchen. I wish I had seen it earlier. Finally, no background music, yet, there was a flat screen with some kid-friendly movies playing. MY RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 3

We were ignored. All other tables were welcomed served before us. We were the only not brown people…read morein the place.

We stopped in here for lunch one day. Service was good, food was pretty decent. I was surprised…read morethere wasn't more of a decorative touch, but you really don't need that if the food is good, right?!

Fun fact: their iced tea is so good. Nothing special about it, basic brew, but it's strong enough…read moreto taste great and not so strong it tastes like grinds. If you love a good iced tea, you know what I mean. Best salsa EVER. Those chunks of green onion are magical Great service. Good fajitas. Just a solid consistent meal every time. My boys love the burgers. Hubs is a big fan of chili Colorado

I think this place is great!!! The food, the service, the cleanliness, the price and drinks. The…read morestaff is friendly and accommodating, I think everything is outstanding and my friends did too.

We visited this location after trying the first in Pagosa Springs because the food was so good. We…read morefell in love with this spot too. The menu was a little different than the other spot, however, the food was spot on. I had the tuna tacos and I am so glad I did! Those were the best tuna tacos I had yet. I believe my husband had the burritos . They were different than the ones in PS but he still devoured them. So good! Definitely recommend.

4.5 stars. Came on a Sunday afternoon, sat at the bar, ordered a lb of wings, a bowl of chili…read moreverde, a spicy paloma and a mild lager-both were great, the wings were very good and the best green chile I've had in years, and the bartendress was very friendly and served us quickly. Oh we also ordered the chocolate toffee mouse cake-rich and delicious. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Better than the Pagosa location.

Visiting the area and stopped in for dinner last night. It was super busy with the entire entry…read morearea full of people waiting. The host told us it would be a 45 minute wait. Obviously it looked popular, so we decided to wait. But within about 10 minutes the entire wait area had been seated, as were we. Great start! The staff was really moving fast - some practically running - to serve food and drinks. The chips were good, homemade salsa was awesome and plentiful - more was offered while we waited for our food to arrive. We had the chicken enchiladas favoritas, and a vegetarian combo. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere is fun and laid back. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. We'll be returning soon!

BLUF: very good food at reasonable price. Friendly servers…read more Went with a large group on a Wed night. I think we ordered literally everything on the menu, and to a person we liked what we received. One of the few places that makes a really good Horchata drink, so if you like those order one. It wasn't that lively in there, but it was a Wed so not a big night out for most people. Their steak meals were a clear standout - everyone liked everything, but those got raves. Also, bacon-wrapped shrimp were great - good sized and grilled so they still had a snap to them. The downsides: it took a long time for food to come out, although some of that probably can be attributed to us being a big group. That said, several waited for, and eventually had to ask for, the tortillas that went with their meals. Our servers spoke little english, so sometimes communications were difficult, but ALWAYS friendly. I would definitely go back.

Really tasty breakfast burritos. Reasonable prices. Clean place. Good service. We'll be back.read more

First time here. The spinach breakfast burrito was amazing! A tasty vegetarian burrito with…read morepotatoes, eggs, a healthy portion of spinach and a side of tomatillo salsa. Nicely spiced. I'll be back!