Absolutely loved Azteca! From the moment we walked in, everything clicked--quick service, genuinely…read morekind and professional staff, and food that delivered big on flavor. The "healthy" menu wasn't just an afterthought--it was outstanding. The quesadilla espinaca and enchilada de espinaca were fresh, rich, and seriously satisfying. Add in the charming, updated decor inside a classic Idaho Springs storefront, and you've got a spot that feels both authentic and special. This place is a must-visit--we're already looking forward to our next trip back!

Service was great! Staff was friendly and the food came out fast. The enchilada, rice, and beans…read morewere good. However, the tamale and relleno were a little dry for my liking. I still enjoyed the meal though!

We stopped into Clear Creek Cidery after lunch, so we only sampled the cider this visit, but it was…read moreenough to make us excited to come back. One thing we appreciated was the variety. They're currently pouring ciders from around Colorado as well as other cider-producing regions, which made for a fun tasting experience. It was a great way to try several different styles and producers in one place. The food looked fantastic, and several people sitting near us spoke very highly of what they ordered. We'll definitely be returning to try the menu for ourselves. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. The owner was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to talk cider. The staff was equally welcoming and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect fit for Idaho Springs. We can't wait to come back and spend more time there.

After riding the new Mighty Argo Cable Car, we ventured into downtown Idaho Springs to explore and…read morehave lunch. We stopped at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery because we liked their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect for enjoying a nice, shaded outdoor lunch. Our group of six all ordered water for drinks. The server brought us filled glasses and then told us if we wanted any refills, we could get them ourselves from the big cooler jug outside. Um...okay. The rest of the service was pretty much the same -- apathetic. We ordered a flight of beer for the four adults at the table. It was about $30 and came with about 15 small glasses of cider, one of each flavor they served. We shared it and got to sample everything that way. I ordered the Cider Burger (medium rare) with fries as my side. It came out medium well, which instantly ruins and dries out any good burger experience. The fries were tepid as well. I don't think we even saw our server again until the end, and even then we had to wait for awhile for the check. So, overall, It was just an okay experience. If I'm in the Idaho Springs area again, I wouldn't return to Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery. I'd definitely explore other options.

Food is wonderful. I am a sucker for Yuca fries and the ones at Mariposa do not disappoint. Their…read morenewer item; an appetizer of latin inspired shrimp scampi are delicious. And kissed by the fire grill. I would not order the so called char broiled care asada, as the kitchen pre slices the beef, so it doesn't actually get a char grill. It's a sad expression of a charrasco. All cook should have knives to slices a properly cooked steak, one would think. One major frustration is the fact that the open kitchen staff are blasting their own music whilst the Spanish guitar trio is also playing. While perhaps those sitting farther in the restaurant cannot hear the kitchen staff music. Those at the bar fale and the communal table behind the bar are going to be annoyed by having to listen to music by a kitchen staff that should not be having music playing. It is an open concept kitchen! The bartender Tyler did an excellent job of explaining the menu with descriptions and suggestions based upon my tastes. And assisted when items didn't meet expectations though. Monarch and Mariposa are lucky to have him!

This goes into my list of top ten meals of all time! We received a text ten minutes before our…read morereservation time stating that our table was ready so we would have time to walk across the casino. We arrived and the host showed us immediately to a table, but we requested the bar since there were still seats available. The restaurant was romantic and dark, with an open kitchen so you could watch the chefs create their magic. Tyler was our bartender, server, and entertainer that evening, and helped explain the menu to us, which included a tablet with pictures and descriptions of each meal so you wouldn't be left guessing. He also kept us laughing and we ended up staying longer than planned (and ordering a LOT more than we had planned) because we were enjoying his conversation so much. To start us off with drinks, at Tyler's recommendation, I went for the Smoke Signal (I'm a sucker for Mezcal) and loved the balance of alcohol, smoke and sweetness. Our appetizers were the Fry Bread Esquites - pillowy fry bread topped with perfectly seasoned charred corn, cotija and zesty chipotle aioli, and the Pan Seared Shrimp served with blue corn tortillas, guacamole and the most delicious tomato macha. The shrimp aren't completely peeled, so beware there is more than the tails to remove! For the main meal we split the Pork Tomahawk - the most expensive thing on the menu (besides the steak offerings), and it was worth it! The most tender and moist pork I've ever had, with sweet potato purée, grilled mushrooms, fresh broccolini and a sweet honey chipotle sauce. We were too full for dessert (I honestly haven't consumed so much in one sitting, but it was too good to stop!), but we were able to fit in one more drink at the end. I chose the Sweet Venom, recommended by Tyler, which was a sweeter drink with a floater of Tingala which makes your tongue go numb. Tyler offered us a little splash of the Tingala on its own which was a fun experience! It was a pricey meal for sure, but worth more than every cent we spent. Highly recommend the dishes and beverages we got, and if you're lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar when Tyler is working, you're guaranteed to have a great night!

Its a unique small casino with a Brewery and a small kitchen. Lisa is always there working hard!…read moreA fun place to go - an you might get lucky!

Been to Dostal Alley *many* times over the years - I think the key feature for DA is: Location,…read moreLocation, Location. Oh, that and free [included] parking. The pizza aroma _fills_ the lower level & it smells-so-dern-good. [Think the Cinnabon marketing model.] The pizza itself is also Ok. Drinks are a generous pour with friendly bartenders, but the pizza lady is kinda grumpy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Recommended as a 'tide you over' kinda spot

This is definitely one of the top spots to eat in Idaho Springs. Delicious food every time. Have…read morehad most things off the menu, but the burgers and onion rings always stand out for me. They have a great selection of craft beers, and also have homemade sodas that are can't-miss. Particularly known for their root beer. Great vibes, especially in the summer. Worth a stop if you're in the area!

Skip this spot if you are in Idaho Springs. They are understaffed- which is not the workers fault…read more But service is not great. Since he same so busy, the bartender was not nice. Food wasn't good. Fried pickles were ALL breading and could not taste the pickle at all. Kitchen made our sandwich wrong or it was put in wrong. Either way- took 30 minutes to remake it. On the positive side- beer was good! So go in for a beer. Sit outside on the patio. Do not eat here.

Stopped in for to-go sandwiches to go after a morning of hiking Chief Mountain. My 2 kids love BLTs…read moreand each got the Mt Bierstadt B.L.A.T. which they say is the best they've ever had. I got the St Mary's Salmon (smoked salmon) on sourdough. Highly recommend this great place.

Read a few reviews before stopping in for lunch, the chicken salad was recommended so that along…read moreside a cup of tortilla soup is what I ordered. Upon entering it's cozy and has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Greeted at the counter by a woman who asked if I knew what I wanted, I let her know I didn't and she pointed to a menu on the counter while finishing her chat with another customer. Unsure about what is "good" here, and without much guidance from the staff I went with the online recommendation for chicken salad. I mentioned being excited to try this place being a new customer, and her overall demeanor was short. The tortilla soup was great, awesome base and lots of corn black beans tomato chunks and diced chicken. The chicken salad sandwich consisted of diced chicken, mayonnaise and green onion - like a lot of it. I took a few bites but it wasn't very flavorful and not my preferred style. Not to worry clearly others love it and I'm happy I stopped in, wouldn't come back a second time though due to flavors and service. $3 for a can of soda is wildly expensive even for a mountain town. Total order was about $$22

Road Trips and Taco Bell stops have always gone hand in hand for me. While on a long drive back…read morefrom the slopes, we decided to stop here for a quick meal. Like me, you might be thinking that all Taco Bells were created the same but Im here to tell you that they're not; this one was AMAZING! The crunch wrap and burritos were wrapped to perfection which is a difficult feat in itself. Normally, TB's food is very heavy on the nacho cheese sauce but this one was different. They actually cared about the proportions in the meal?? "This might be the best Taco Bell I've ever had. Do me a favor a write a yelp review" - my boyfriend

I would give it a 0 if i could. Dinner rush with two people working. One guy on the headset…read morewatching the girl prepare food instead of helping. Both moving ridiculously slow. Portions were terrible. If there is a minimum requirement for what should be in a taco, they failed to meet it. 30 dollars for minimal food and terrible service. At least use the money youre saving on ingredients to hire extra staff.

Had a great dinner this evening. Got the Seared Tuna sandwich with fries and a Porter to drink…read more Porter was great, smooth and nutty. Fries were top notch! The Seared Tuna Sandwich was really good, I would have gone for a little more of the Sesame Ginger Dressing, but otherwise great sandwich tonight.

Hungry on your way back from the mountains? Don't want to sit in traffic? Pull off in Idaho Springs…read moreand park in the big lot to the south, right in front of Westbound and Down. Beer is top notch, though IPA-heavy. Staff is friendly, even when crowded, and the space is large, with enough indoor & outdoor seating to make wait times sail by! Burgers are there specialty; I tried their Italian French Dip, and it was alright -- I liked my wife's burger better. To kick-up the Dip, though, I recommend spooning on some of the Green Chili at the bottom of the Chili Cheese Fries you ordered (you did order those, right?) and dip that in the ajus -- messy, but oh-so-good! Next time we're rolling back from points west, we'll give W&D another try.

Very cool old building!! We had a supreme pizza and Cajun dry rub wings. Service was great,…read morehostess and waitress (Saraw) both friendly. Fast service

I got the battered cod filet dinner ($15). Food came out in about 20 minutes, and it was a good…read moreportion of cod and fries. The fries were quite good as they were hot and seasoned and the cod had a good breading and tasted great. Staff was very friendly. Inside was very chill and you can pay to queue what music is playing. Staff were very friendly here. There was an additional 2% credit card service charge. Overall a very solid option for food and at a great price! Food (50%): 7.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.0/10

Had lunch at Jinya Ramen Bar at the Ameristar Casino in Black hawk yesterday. We (my wife and I)…read moreshared their Miso Glased Eggplant (Small Plate), and a small Pork Chashu Bowl and we each also had a Jinya Bun as well. The food is so tasty! Much like we are used to at home in Hawaii! Check out their online menu for photos of their fabulous items. They taste as great as they look! Stop in when you next get their and hopefully Aman will be there to serve you? Professional and personable as well!

I was pleasantly surprised with the ramen at Jinya inside Ameristar. We came in on a Thursday late…read morenight around 9PM and Kumar took good care of us. The ramen was nicely done and the creamy ramen special I ordered was very tasty. The restaurant was busy with lots of to-go orders. We had the Tonkotsu Black ramen and the special creamy ramen. Both were delicious but I'd go back for the creamy ramen special if they have it next time. The drinks were nice and cold but my rose glass was less than ideal in terms of cleanliness as it had another lip mark and finger print on it... I would go with the draft beer next time as their glasses looked cold and clean. The restaurant overall could be cleaner but it does appear that they had a rush with lots of uncleaned table. Based on food and service alone, I would give this place a 5 star.