Great food, great margaritas, and great service! Located in a bit of a difficult area to navigate…read morewith an elderly father in a wheelchair but definitely worth it!

Met some friends there for a birthday. They were packed. It's pretty small inside. Food was…read moredelicious and they were super accommodating with our silly birthday request. Will be back.

We are new to the area and had to try this place because it's also so crowded!…read more We were not disappointed! We got a table within 10 minutes despite it being pretty packed at 7 pm on a Tuesday. We started with the El Minero cocktail which was great as well as esquites and the salsa trio. The Macha salsa is SO good! The esquites was also really good. We ordered a carne asada taco, birria taco, and chicken enchiladas suizas and enjoyed all of them! The carne asada taco was the least exciting so we would probably try something else next time. Overall, a great dinner, we can't wait to go back

I love that Teocalli is mostly gluten free, thank you for that! It's a fun spot to grab food, and…read morethe location is great. As I've mentioned before (and I know others have too), it would be wonderful to see some vegan options added to the menu. I also ordered a tequila shot that came with salt and lime, but unfortunately there was so much salt that chunks of it fell directly into the drink itself. I probably should have sent it back for a replacement. Overall, I still enjoy the service and hope to see a few small changes in the future, especially some more vegan-friendly options.

Came for dinner on a Saturday night as we were craving some authentic Mexican food and we were not…read moredisappointed! The inside is clean, tidy, and welcoming. Cocktails were very good. I had the cadillac margarita and my SO had the paloma, both were very tasty. You could tell the marg was made with fresh ingredients and not just a bottled mixer. 5 stars for drinks! As for food, you are greeted with the standard basket of chips and salsa, which were excellent. The salsa was full of flavor with just right amount of heat. We finished it off in no time and our server graciously brought out another basket. For entrees, we decided to split an order of the quesobirria tacos and an order of the enchiladas suisas. Both dishes were excellent, but the quesobirria was phenomenal! I would absolutely get an order of these for myself next time. The enchiladas were also really good and were smothered in a delicious verde sauce and stuffed with carnitas, which apparently are the house specialty. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! I for one am so stoked to have an authentic Mexican restaurant in the area and can't wait to explore more of the menu!

It is OK. Really 3.5 stars…read more A friendly welcome from the owner on a Saturday afternoon. Started with chips & salsa. The salsa was thin, but picante. Guacamole was good, but expensive for a small portion. I had a Chimichanga (carnitas). It was average. Not crispy, deep fried. Overall the food is just OK. That is why 3.5 stars. + Colorful dolls and murals for creating a warm "Mexican" atmosphere + Music - Mexican +/- Lighting - some at 5000K and some at 2700K - Flatware - Qualite dominion, cheap - Paper napkins $158.18 for lunch for 6 (inc tax & tip)

Enjoyed this first visit to this Downtown Arvada location, as it nicely combined good food, a great…read morelocation, and superb customer service. Our group gravitate to their Bowl options, and I thoroughly enjoted their Tinga Bowl. Also liked their Mexican Street Corn. Like they have Coca-Cola products! Excellent service from Jack, our server. Great decor, liked the overall ambience. Only one comment: a member of our party requested a non-diabetic sweetener, and it was not available. Let's fix that in the future.

Decor: beautiful, fun, whimsical…read more Food: very mild compared to traditional Mexican, just "okay". Drinks: They used cheaper tequila. my body cannot handle cheap tequila, but higher end stuff is just fine. how can I tell? I was sweating tequila the next day after one margarita. Quality tequila doesn't mess me up like that. Pricing: for the quality of food, not great. they also no longer do taco tuesday. Service: staff was lovely, though I wish they were more accommodating to my vegetarian guest. The refried beans are made with animal fat, so it is not vegetarian as advertised.

We ordered takeout, which they were super accommodating and prepared for. The main dishes, #5…read morecombination plate & carnitas plate, were very good and flavorful; the tacos were slightly above average, but very big. The food was ready quickly, and really hot. The service was great. My girlfriend really liked the refried beans, which is how she tends to assess Mexican food places , and she noted the tamale was outstanding. We'll be back.

A little hot a little loud l, but the food was delicious…read more Salsa had a bit ok a kick. The menu was a little hard to read if you don't know any Spanish, but the waitress was happy to translate. More Mexican seafood options than anywhere around here.

We recently moved to the Golden area and have been on the hunt for a great Mexican restaurant…read more After trying a few spots nearby, Birriería Donna Maria has quickly become our go-to. The food is consistently excellent. We've ate here four times so far and haven't been disappointed once. My personal favorites so far are the enchiladas and the fajitas. In my opinion a lot of places tend to overcook the meat in fajitas, but not here. The meat has always been tender, and the seasoning is spot-on. The staff at Donna Maria are professional, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant space itself isn't huge, but it's comfortably sized, and we've never had to wait for a table. If you're in the Golden area and craving quality Mexican food, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The birria here is amazing, especially the goat birria. I've been here multiple times and also…read moreordered take out and delivery multiple times and I have to say this place does not miss. There's nothing better than a nice bowl of birria consomme. The best thing to do is to order the birria consomme or soup and make your own birria ramen at home. The broth is rich and tasty, and the meat, whether beef or goat, is fall apart tender and extreme flavorful.

This is my third time here with family members while I was visiting Denver. The place is always…read morebusy and sometimes they have live music which makes it pretty loud inside. The service is always fast and the food is always hot and tasty. The green chili is good, but not the best in Denver. That said, I always enjoy eating here

We were craving tex mex and honestly didn't have super high expectations, but we were very…read morepleasantly surprised with the amount of food and quality of flavor. We both got the enchiladas suizas and it came with a generous helping of delicious rice and beans and 2 enchiladas filled with chicken. We enjoyed the meal a lot and it stretched to 2 meals (which is always a plus). We had take out, but the restaurant itself looked spacious with a fun atmosphere. They packaged our meal to go carefully and thoughtfully, can't complain there! We'll definitely be back when the tex mex craving strikes again.

Stopped in for Happy Time with my husband…read more Parking is always a challenge. We were able to find a spot two blocks away. We both ordered the tacos, shaggy style. That is a favorite. We also got an order of chips and salsa. I like that it comes with three different salsas. He got a house margarita, while I decided on the coin. Both were very tasty. The service was great. The space does get loud. There were two tables with kids who meandered about rather than sit with their family. One toddler decided his shirt was unnecessary despite the parents telling him to put it back on. It was hard to hear for conversation.

The drinks are strong which is much appreciated. Service was good, the waiters and waitresses all…read morehave shirts with bad reviews which is hysterical. My soup was okay.

The tacos here are legit. I am from SoCal so I feel like I have a decent barometer. The al pastor…read moreisn't from a spit but it's still good, it comes with pineapple in it . The asada, lengua and carnitas are also solid! The guy working the counter was kind and food came out fast. Your typical Mexican restaurant vibes inside. They also have a wall with Mexican chips, sauces and candies! Let's support this Wheat Ridge gem!!

Came here for Taco Tuesday. I found great value, a nice lunch and exceptionally friendly and…read moreefficient service. On Tuesdays, tacos are $1.99 with a minimum order of two. Hard to beat that. The owner is super friendly and makes sure that he gets anything you want. Hands on kind of a place. Decor inside is functional with a mini Mexican mercado. Worth a visit.

Fantastic fish tacos and queso birria. Great service, great people. I particularly enjoy the fact…read morethey remember you. Please keep in mind, Chapala was a neighborhood gem, and was recently discovered by an "influencer". The result is that they didn't ask for the crowds they got. Of course service is going to suffer, but I don't hear anyone complaining about the food, which is some of the best in Denver.

I like this place. Lunch is always phenomenal. The Adobada (Grilled marinated Pork) Plate is large,…read moredelicious and wonderful comfort food. It comes with all the trimmings -- beans, rice, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Pork green chili, along with grilled onions and jalapenos. Service is top notch, quick, with a friendly staff, efficient servers and a pleasant, comfortable seating booths.