If you're over in the Palisade area, this is definitely worth a stop I've made the drive to Palisade for Fidel's Cocina & Bar a couple times now, and honestly... it has not disappointed The chips & guac are some of the best around, and the DIP TRIO is a great starter -- black bean hummus, toasted pepita dip, guacamole, and house tortilla chips. Of course I had to add salsa, because... obviously Patti went with the Huevos Rancheros and really liked it Tyler tried the Chile Relleno and said it was the best one he's had in forever -- bold statement, but he's sticking to it. I've had the Chile Relleno too, and I get it. Fresh poblano, Oaxacan cheese, refried black beans, sour cream, pickled onion, cilantro, cotija... just yummy. I also tried the Oaxacan taco and carne asada taco, and both were absolutely on point -- juicy, flavor-packed, and straight-up And yes, Dad's jalapeño sauces are a must. The green and red both add that perfect little kick And a big win--they've got a great selection of gluten-free options (clearly marked), so it's easy to navigate if that matters to you And since it's a Mexican restaurant, I had to partake in a margarita I went with the Pinky -- Dulce Vida Grapefruit Tequila, Naranja, fresh lime juice, and fresh grapefruit juice. Very tasty. Big shoutout to Sasha at the bar super knowledgeable, great vibes, and clearly a fellow GJ foodie with great recommendations. Service has been great all around both times. Solid food, great date night spot, and worth the drive. Just my opinion... don't come at me read more

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Enjoyed our taco adventure here very much. It's a cozy spot but they can accommodate groups well, dinner reservations are recommended especially during summer tourist season. They do have a street patio Mezcal and Tequila flights, specialty cocktails highly recommended. The tacos are a la carte, big enough for two to share and they have local sauces to top. Service was fantastic, overall a great place, will definitely return! read more

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We were a party of four walk-in on a Wednesday. Luckily we got the last walk-in spot. The group decided to start out with the chips and guacamole and, at our server's recommendation, we added the salsa duo. All three were delicious. The guac was especially tasty. My husband and sis-in-law ordered the peach margarita. When in Palisade at peach time, it is a must try. They both were happy with their selections. My brother-in-law and I opted for water. As for mains, my husband and brother-in-law both enjoyed tacos. My sis-in-law ordered the chicken enchiladas and I chose the chile relleno. The boys cleared their plates of the tacos in no time. Not a crumb left. My sis-in-law was disappointed in her meal. The menu had said "house made dried chile enchilada sauce," but what was on the enchiladas was mole. She is decidedly not a mole fan. She mentioned it to the server who responded that yes, it was mole and he was sorry she didn't like it. I think the wording in the menu should reflect the sauce accurately. I had the chile relleno and thoroughly enjoyed it. Chile relleno is one of my favorite dishes. The Oaxacan cheese filling was melty and delicious. The refried black beans were tasty. I thought the garnish of pickled onion was a nice touch as an added flavor. I would recommend making reservations, no matter the day of week. This place is popular and fills fast. If you have any food allergies, they do ask at the beginning, so I would recommend voicing any in case there are items not listed in the menu. read more

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This place is insane! We have heard good things so we had to try for ourselves and man we were not disappointed!! The chips were so fresh and perfectly crispy , and the house marg was amazing. When the tacos arrived we were so impressed. I have allergies to gluten and they were extremely accommodating. I wish we had time to eat there one more time before we leave. Thank you! read more

Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

Our family got 5 different tacos and all five were fresh and delicious! Good service and a great vibe.

We tried several of their tacos and decided that the Quesabirria and the fish tacos were our faves, although they were all tasty. The salsa that came with our chip order came in both red and green. It was creamy, unlike other salsas we've had with chips. We prefer a more traditional salsa, but it's good to try different things. The top shelf margaritas were refreshing on a hot day. Their outside patio is dog-friendly and they even brought out a pupsicle made with frozen chicken broth. It was pup approved! read more

Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Pupsicle - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

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What a great spot in Palisades CO. Tacos were delicious. The steak cooked perfectly.nice selection of tequila and cocktails! Outdoor seating as well!! Glad to of found this place. Staff were great too! read more

We may have had the most upbeat waitress in existence. I wish I could recall her name, she was an utter delight! The quality and taste of the food was surprisingly wonderful, what a hidden gem this place is. The poblano fries were crisp, flavorful and perfectly portioned. I hope they only continue to get better. read more

This place came recommended by friends in Grand Junction, so we dropped in for a quick bite while at the Palisade Farmers Market. I got a #$@ Fish Taco and Hubby had the Birria taco, both of which were delicious. Their outdoor patio overlooks the Market, so great fun to sit outside. Service was excellent. read more

My husband and I went there on a Friday night with a couple of friends. Everyone at the table, except for myself, ordered tacos. They expressed that The tacos they received were bountiful, and tasty. I, sadly ordered the Chili Relleno, one of my favorites. Unfortunately, it was dry and very bready. It had hardly any cheese in it. It was a big disappointment. The drinks, will well-made. I would go there again, but I would only order tacos. read more

Fidel's is the real thing! If you are in Palisade, you should definitely visit for lunch or dinner. Our lunch was delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to their new restaurant in Fruita! read more

I was last here last summer. It was nice to see a local Mexican restaurant surviving in today's economy. I noticed that very few prices increased. I sat at the bar. I noticed all the sidewalk picnic tables were full. I started with strong mezcal based cocktail called Naked & Famous. I got the Palmito + Tomato appetizer. Lots of greens with chunks of avocado, petita seeds, hearts of palm, and a creamy cilantro dressing. I got a 2nd tub of dressing for free. Next was a steaming bowl of Chicken Posole. I got an non-alcoholic beverage, Lavender Limeade. It had a profound color change after mixing, with the lavender syrup sitting in a separate layer from the sweet lime juice. I was still hungry. I got 3 soft tacos, Quesabirria taco, Bomb Ass Fish taco & Elk Chorizo taco. All good. I was finally full, no dessert. I was served by Sasha P who attended to me last summer. My wonderful meal earned me more rewards from their plan. read more

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A part of my family is Mexican - we know Mexican food . We never go to Mexican restaurants in Denver as my wife cooks better than anyone there. Armando came to speak with my wife and foodie friend who has intimate knowledge of Mexican food who were with us who also are foodies( all went to culinary school) hands down they said best food and most authentic outside Mexico.. almost better than their kitchen - their carrot mezcal- best ever- just crazy good. And Armando the nicest guy- loves people and knows and loves food and quite frankly we just bumped into this place... prices are also great. Definitely most authentic place in Colorado among many we have tried ..0 read more

Really cute place and chill vibe! We stopped on our way to Moab from Breckenridge and had lunch! It's right in downtown Palisade, CO. The menu is really creative. We tried the mocktails and some a la carte tacos. We also ordered some chips and salsa with a small guacamole. It was a relaxing lunch with great service and delicious food. We will stop again! read more

Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Hibiscus soda made in house - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

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We stopped in as a group of 4 for dinner. Service was very good. The menu is ambitious and with 2 pickier eaters in our group there weren't many options for them. A build your own taco would have been appreciated (pick a meat, 2 toppings and a salsa). Lavender Limeade - NA drink with a Lavender syrup. Excellent. Deconstructed Elote - excellent DON'T MISS Roasted Cauliflower Taco - neither of us thought it was very good until we added Chimichurri salsa that another person wasn't using. Then it was better. Wouldn't order again. Bomb Ass Fish Taco - very good Carne Asada Taco - very good Palisade Plunge Burrito - the person who ordered it didn't like it. Chile Relleno - very good but kind of bland. Improved with salsa. It was on a bed of beans. Ask for a rice base instead. The ingredients were all very good but some tacos are too ambitious. read more

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Excellent menu a good fusion, wecwere four of us ordered different dishes all were good. read more

Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Huevos Rancheros was excellent - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

I'm from San Antonio, Texas. If you want to talk about tacos, it's hard to beat that. San Antonio is literally the Mecca of tacos in the world. The staff here were friendly and professional, and the concept isn't bad, but the tacos missed the mark. The Breakfast Taco and Carne Asada Taco were both lacking enough of the main ingredient. If you serve an egg taco, the taco has to have at least 50% egg. Not 20%. Same with the carne asada: it has to have enough meat so you can enjoy it. In this case, there was more cold slaw than meat, which is a bad ratio. Tacos become weak when they have little of what they are named for. Trust me, people would buy more if you loaded them up. I can go to Texas right now, get twice the amount of the ingredients, and it will be made to order--for half the price. read more

Abby was an excellent server with experienced recommendations. We had the Spicy Cucumber margarita and Pineapple Habanero margarita. I'm not a big spice girl however I love both of these!! read more

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What Mexican restaurant charges for salsa? For a small town, I would recommend another place that provides more value for your money. They chopped up radishes and used it over the skirt steak for the taco. No thanks. The chicken taco was skimpy for $8. Save you money. When we ran out after 6 chips, they wanted to charges us another $3 dollars for more. We already paid $12. "Bomb Ass taco" wasn't so bomb. read more

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Loved it. We sat in shared seating area on sidewalk as sunset for the day. Laid back vibe. Tasty elote, tacos, and tomato salad. The service was terrific. My wife and I enjoyed unwinding here. Overheard the owner talk to local patrons for a bit. Proud of his operations and establishment. Stop here if you can! No regrets. Great find. read more

Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Peach margarita. Need I say more? - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Palisade, Colorado

This was an awesome lunch spot on a road trip to Telluride. The tacos and service were amazing. We sat outside and had our pup with us and they brought her water and a treat as well. It can be a little challenging finding great food on the Western Slope but this place has it. And the servers and owner were super nice. Will be back the next time we pass through! read more

This place has tasty food but it's definitely watered down for the gringo palate. I suppose you could call it fusion. We struggle to have nice things in the western slope and this establishment is better than the majority, just a bit spendy. Lots of tequila and mezcal options for those looking to expand or refine their palate. read more

Fidel's is a hidden gem in a beautiful small town Palisade.They've got a lot of outdoor and indoor sitting. If you've got a big party, they've got a community table option. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the tacos. Each one was a flavor explosion, with fresh, high-quality ingredients that made every bite a delight. Complementing the delicious food is an impressive selection of craft cocktails. The margaritas are a must-try. I hope you like tequila like I do and that's why you should try their tequila flight Delicious tacos, outstanding craft cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere make it a standout destination for any occasion. read more

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We come to Palisade annually and it's the second time we have been here. Love the ambience inside and out. The staff so helpful and friendly the food was amazing. I recommend a guacamole appetizer and the bomb fish tacos. See you next time. read more

I went to Fidel's today with my parents. It had a hip and friendly atmosphere. We got the option of a hightop or regular table. We took the regular table. Our server was very friendly and took care of our every need. He provided recommendations. The chips and guacamole were exceptional. We loved the seasoning and how hot the chips were. The breakfast burrito was really good and savory. I loved the sauces they brought to the table. My mom really loved the wahoo taco. My only complaint is the wait was very long for the entrees. I felt like the exceptional service helped bring up the score. Our server noticed we were waiting a while and gave us extra chips. I recommend this restaurant. Solid 4 stars. read more

Very good food. We had the pozole & chicken enchiladas. Peach margarita was peachy. Service was good too.

Loooooved this place. Thought it would be hard to follow up Peche from the night before but this place was great spot! Def make reservations, the food was fresh, drinks were great, service was great and the price was right! Will be back when in Palisade again! read more

Great food and great ambiance. I went on a special event and I enjoyed their food and service. read more

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Great find on road trip. Killer local beer, great tequila & mescal line up. Had fish tacos. Out standing. Oaxaca taco amazing. Deconstructed eloti's for app was delicious. If you find yourself in the western slope, take the 5 min drive off I70 to this joint in Palisade Co. read more

I had heard a lot of great things about Fidel's so was excited to visit with my friend and family. We made a reservation 1 week in advance for Saturday at 1:15 PM. We arrived on time, the nice hostess greeted us and sat us immediately. The restaurant is small and extremely loud. Modern decor, uncomfortable stools to sit on. We waited a while for our server to arrive to the table. I ordered cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. Our main course arrived first at 2:15 PM, after waiting for an entire hour. I was confused and asked the server if he still had our appetizers coming. He didn't put the order in ‍. We had the Bomb Ass Fish Tacos. I thought they were good, but small for $8 a taco. A tasty taco but far from the best taco you've ever had. Oaxacan Tacos next were good as well. Flavorful, tender flank steak, but again small for $7 a taco. The elk chorizo tacos were underwhelming. Just cheese and a bit of elk. $6 per taco. My friend had the chili rellano, which he described as better than basic but far from gourmet and delightfully crispy. When we finally got our appetizers (which were packed to-go even though I said we'd eat here) I was a little disappointed by the elote, but pleasantly surprised by the fried poblano. Our total was ~$160. I'm glad I got to experience this place, but probably wouldn't return. read more

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I never write reviews but this place is worthy of one. This exceeded all of my expectations. The food was truly exceptional (I'll be thinking about the chips and guac for weeks). I only wish I was local so I could be back here ASAP. If you're nearby, give it a try!! Also -- I will say that it seemed quite busy when we were there on a Saturday so I do recommend making a reservation just in case. read more

We were fortunate enough to attend a medical and tequila pairing dinner in November. Everything about it was perfect. The service, the presentation and especially the flavors. The servers were friendly and seemed to really enjoy themselves while interacting with the guests. The place sits right in the middle of Palisade so it's easy to find and has a good vibe. I believe that Fidel's is named after their dog as there is a great picture of a good looking dog hanging in the hallway. Definitely want to return soon. Loved it! read more

Come on down; You're gonna love it! I can say that because even the veggie version of their tacos are tasty! Great romesco sauce, cauliflower and the mushroom were really good and I'm a meat eater! read more

Great overall. Great food, great drinks, great service. Got the peach marg and spicy cucumber marg both delicious. Don't skip on the elote appetizer, delish! And the bomb fish taco was bomb! read more

Small portion sizes with a high price tag. Honestly food wasn't even that good. Service was great though and the ambiance is nice.

We were treated so nicely with our dog on the patio, it was a rainy and cool evening. The tacos were very good! I especially liked the house margaritas! The covered patio had nice music playing that was enjoyable too. read more

It was a great place, and the staff were very helpful. They explained the items on the menu, the ambiance, and the food, which was excellent. Guacamole is delicious with fresh ingredients. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Decor and ambience are a 10. Super cute in what I guess, is the downtown area of Palisade. Food was just ok for me. Not enough to bring me back for the price. read more

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Zero flavor, zero service, not worth it. The food was bland as could be, Taco Bell might be better. Our waitress didn't check up on us once, could have used some sauces. My beer was warm, didn't even have the waitress ask me for another beer. Absolute worst way to end the day in Palisade. read more

Found this spot as it was owned by the same owners as the Spoke and Vine Motel and we LOVED it. First of all - the staff is incredible. We sat at the bar and had the best service. They gave us suggestions on drinks and food. The margaritas are FANTASTIC! They have a wide variety of flavors that is sure to please any adult in your party. We opted out of the traditional chips and salsa and got the deconstructed elote and it was very good - the chips made the dish. We got some tacos and were also very impressed by the elk bison taco in the jalapeño sauce. It is a must for your visit here! The vibe at the restaurant is like a hidden gem in a large city, but still small town enough to see the owner take away dishes. We both agreed that this would be a repeat visit for us in Palisade. Great service and food - what more could you want? read more

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