This has been on my "to try" list for a while, and now I can finally check it off the list! Stopped in for a late lunch, so the place was pretty quiet. The lady at the counter was very sweet and lovely. She kind of spoke "Spanglish" to us, and I found it absolutely charming. Ordered 3 tacos- langua, carne asada, and carnitas. Also shared a side of rice and beans with my friend- so glad I decided to ask for this last minute because the beans were to die for. Pleasantly delicious and to die for. Had the leftovers for breakfast this morning and they were fantastic, thank you very much! Tacos were delicious and in my humble opinion quite autentico. No fu fu fru fru tacos to be found here. read more

It can be difficult to find hole-in-the-wall Mexican joints that offer something for vegetarians, but La Abeja now has a new regular veggie customer, like it or not! I was looking for a place to have lunch with some visiting East Coast pals, who specifically requested a local Mexican joints, as the pickins in PA can leave you in tears. They were going to be at the DAM prior to lunch, so I found La Abeja on Yelp as a nearby option. Another reviewer managed to mention the vegetarian green chili, and when I see those beautiful 3 words, I'm sold! I had the huevos rancheros smothered in veggie green chili, and it was so friggin' good! The chili was spicy, the eggs cooked perfectly, and the beans were yummy. My friends got carnitas tacos and chicken enchiladas and raved about both dishes. And we had some yummy, fresh-baked sweets from the panaderia on the way out. Oh, and did I mention the prices are ridiculously good?! Yep, that's what you get at La Abeja: cheap, authentic, delicious Mexican food. Don't miss it. read more

Paid a dollar to park just to be told they close at 4 on Saturdays when yelp and Google clearly state 530. Even their "CLOSED" sign stated 530. Get your business hours right or don't own a business! Business 101. read more

Love this place! It is one of those hole-in-the wall diamonds in the rough places. Five stars for how good the food is. I have had the flautas and their tortas. Can't not order the chicken flautas now because they were so good. I have heard nothing but good things about the rest of the menu. The price is affordable as well, considering the location and how good it tastes. The review below that said $14 for a plate of tacos with no rice or beans must have been mistaken. Maybe they went to a different restaurant, because that is not the case here. Tacos are $1.90 a piece, so unless she got 7 tacos, I don't see it. read more

I really like the food here and get the same thing every time. Burrito filled with rice & beans smothered in their amazing green chili. It's not on the menu, but they are happy to make a vegetarian meal for you. The green chili here is vegetarian. It's not a place you go to get silly on drinks, but the foods is amazing. All my friends I've taken here also really like it. The only downside is that it's really small and the parking is along the street. You can get your food to go as well as dine in though. Full line of homemade baked sweets. Imported coke beverages in the larger bottles. Great people watching outside. Definately the most interesting spot for it that activity I've been. read more

One day when I went to this place with my friend, we meant to instagram the burrito, but then realized by the time we had remember to take a picture, the plate was empty. Needless to say, you would never think to walk in, but you will find yourself going back to this very clean, very friendly joint. I've been traveling for three months and the first thing I'll do when I get home from Europe is go get some proper Mexican food at La Abeja. read more

By far the best Mexican food in town and the prices are low. Their Green Chile is unbelievably good. The fact that the spicyness level changes lets you know that it is freshly made with the peppers on hand. I've had the Carne Asada and Pastor burritos as well as the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, each one is my favorite until I try one of the others. They also have excellent Chilaquiles and Tortas. Try a side of their beans as they are spectacular. The only negative that I can give is that I can no longer truly enjoy any other Mexican food restaurant as I always end up thinking that while it was good, it wasn't La Abeja good. read more

So I've been going to Emilios for like forever eating c-grade mexi food, and this place has been here the whole dang time? Curses! Well I'm not gonna sit here and tell you how authentic it is, just go into this place and eat some of their food, its like the only legit Mexican food I've had in capitol hill yet. They sell mexi coke-Party...bonus and all kinds of little Mexican pastries, not that Mexican pasteries are good, but I mean, that's kinda neat right? I had the carne asada burrito smothered and a side of rice. There wasn't a spot that wasn't covered with some type of Mexican cheese that I've never had before, swimming in hot, but not too hot and super flavorful green chili, beans so lardy they were like the consistency of ice cream and home made tortilla and there was like a spec of lettuce and tomata. Ring sting inducing bliss my friends, save you're self from sub par Mexican food and hit up some pros. I mean when a place sells calling cards you know they're legit Mexicans making bad ass food. read more

Great food mouth on fire in a great way the artwork is amazing read more

I happened to be in the area and saw that this place had excellent reviews so I stopped by. It's a little hole in the wall but these are usually the best. We all ordered tacos and they were all good. The carne asada was a tad dry but the carnitas were perfect. I loved that they had Mexican Coke too! Bonus! ;) And for money, the tacos were much bigger than I expected (I probably would have ordered one less!). read more

My friend Rob and I were chilling at Argonaut when we the lunch munchies (lunchies?) came a-calling. Whipping out the Monacle on my Yelp app, I saw La Abeja was favored, so Rob and I hoofed it to the small Mexican restaurant. Being in Denver, I wasn't expecting great things, but a smothered carnitas burrito that featured some very large chunks of tender and tasty pork, and I think the green salsa was still utilizing the New Mexican chiles that the area loves so much, though this was less of a gravy consistency. Rob had some carne asada tacos served al pastor and he said they were "good." He mentioned the his tomatillo salsa was pretty mild, though. Rob's from Dallas, so he knows his stuff. read more

I love this place! The guy behind the counter when I walked in with super nice and very inviting. I ordered the Rancheros and the green chili was so delicious and spicy. I also had a shredded beef taco that was very yummy. A bottled Coca-Cola to round out the meal. Thanks guys keep rocking that green chili:) read more

La Abeja - Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The variety, the flavor, the price, and the friendliness of the employees makes La Abeja one of my favorite Mexican food places in town. $2.00 Tacos (my personal favorite) $5.00 Tortas and Burritos. Carnitas are always slow cooked and very savory with the perfect amount of saltiness. The carne asada, chicarron, and lengua tacos are all fantastic. I love this place after a long night. A bit of spice and a Mexican Coke never fail me on the more difficult of mornings. Every time I am there the staff is incredibly friendly and I am always surprised with the value. The decor is minimal and homely, but with flavor like this, I'm not even affected. Think of it as the exact opposite of Casa Bonita. read more

An authentic mexican place in Denver. Food was comparable to places in California which is a good thing. I had four tacos and a small horchata. Total was 12 plus change. I would go back which means that it is good. I wish they were open later so that I could go for dinner but that's okay. They open early because it's also a bakery and they have pan dulces. The service was good too. U order in the front and then sit down and they will bring food to u. It's not a fancy restaurant so don't expect waiter service and table cloths. It's about the food and that's the most important thing in my book. I recommend this place if u want authentic no frills mexican food. The horchata was indeed tasty and liked the Al pastor the best. I had two Al pastor and one carne asada and one carnitas taco. read more

La Abeja - My four tacos. 2 Al pastor, one asada, and one carnitas. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Thanks for the recommendation YELP! The smothered breakfast burrito was all that's it was advertised as and more.

Meh. I ordered a carne asada burrito -- normally a slam-dunk for a 4-Yelp-star taco shop -- & got roughly a pound of rice and refried beans, with a few interspersed meat bits. I won't be back. read more

I am here almost everyday. Well I just live 1/2 block away. Try the chicken enchiladas, burrito de carne asada, tacos de asada.......the list can go on and on. Very delicious! I think I am going to head over there right now. read more

This place is great when you're looking for quality and affordability! They are always super nice. Their Mexican sweet breads are perfection and I get one Everytime! Chicken isn't on their menu but they have it if you ask, I also love their breakfast burritos.. And some of the best hot sauce around! read more

Best breakfast burrito I've had .. ever!! We got one smothered and one hand held ... they are HUGE! If I had to eat one thing for the rest of my life .. I would choose La Abeja's breakfast burritos read more

Real authentic Mexican food. Looked a little shady from the outside but worth going in and enjoying. The food was excellent. I would recommend the Barbacoa. So good! read more

Went here for lunch today with some co-workers. Yum! -Great mexican dishes to choose from. the Green Chilli was perfect- just enough heat, with great flavor The rice and beans were delish as well. The cookies and baked goods looked great, didn't try any but they sure look yummish. The portion was perfect for the cheap price! I will be back! read more

The barbacoa burrito was the size of a bowling pin, and besides being a generous serving, the ingredients were delicious. I loved the tender meat. Green chili was hot, hot, hot. It is a dive. Don't bring your prom date here -- unless he/she wants to get down with some real Mexican food. read more

This place has great tasting food, but not enough tables! I should have caught on with the hole in the wall reviews but I tried to go for lunch to eat there and had a 20 min wait. Not a big deal most of the time but at lunch it kills the rest of the day. So here is my recommendation, I will even write it in caps so morons like me who just scan the reviews will see it... IF YOU ARE GOING FOR LUNCH ORDER OUT. But really this place is worth your time. Very happy to have gotten to try it and I will totaly be back. YUM! read more

Iffy part of town Food came out fast Was pretty bland read more

I came here because of the high ratings it had. Of course I understand I came after lunch rush and there was no one in the store; however, I got my tacos of asada and barbacoa to go and they just seemed like they had been sitting in the kitchen for awhile. Super dry, along with their limes that didn't have any juice to them. I just found it ridiculous I paid almost $3 a taco for not the best quality when I couldve paid $1 a taco at a hole in the wall taco spot that would be fresh off the grill... wouldn't recommend read more

La Abeja has been my favorite smothered burrito place for years! Their green chili has the perfect amount of spice. I don't eat many tacos, but they're another absolute hit here. It looks like a hole in the wall Mexican place on Colfax and it is! You will not be disappointed. read more

This hit home like no other! Absolutely recommend!! La Abeja has a variety of mexican pastries and amazing food. This is definitely a place I will come back to! read more

Husband and I both had upset stomachs after. Won't share the details. Horchata is tasty. I crunched on egg shells in my breakfast burrito. They charge $1.50 to split a burrito. Lots of potatoes in breakfast burritos. Chorizo is red. La Fuente is wayyyyy better. read more

A friend brought us steak tacos while we were drinking at The Nob Hill. Damn those tacos were good. Fresh delicious traditional street tacos. The bomb. read more

It's authentic mexican food what else is there to say, it's not bad but its not amazing. They do have a selection of good pastrys and the prices are pretty reasonable for being downtown. I really don't have a lot to say about the two times I have eatten here besides the food being OK. read more

Place is my favorite in cap hill but no one knows about this hole in the wall. I am new to Denver so I am particular about going to the same place more than once but I go here every week read more

La Abeja - Amazing - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is the best discovery in Denver thus far. Hole-in-the-wall delicious Mexican food - what else do you need?! What I ate: Lengua Taco y Carne Asada Burrito con Chili Verde Verdict: Freaking delicious. And Cheap. There is no reason you should not go. read more

One of my favs when it's comes to local Mexican perfect green chile quality made not canned. The staff is very warming. Being that it's off gritty Colfax, adds a special value to the place. read more

La Abeja - Best smothered bfast burrito on this side - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My son and I ate at La Abeja this morning off a recommendation on Yelp. The place was outstanding! We ordered at the counter then sat in the dining room. I had the Huevos Rancheros and my son had a Breakfast Burrito. They were served quickly and each came slathered in a delicious spicy green Chile sauce. Portion size was excellent my Huevos came with refried beans, rice, and green onions. Breakfast for 2 With coffee, $16.50 read more

Ordered three different street tacos. Two were awesome, but the pork was average. Green sauce was very good and all the toppings were fresh. Not bad for a hole in the wall place and surprised at how clean it was. I would go back. read more

La Abeja - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hands down the best Mexican food downtown Denver. Green chili is on point so be sure to get your burrito smothered. Must have if visiting Denver read more

never been to la abeja but it's 1:45 am and i just poached my husband's leftover chicken burrito w/salsa verde from the fridge and am about to go wait outside their door until they open so i can have some more read more

Growing up in Denver, it is easy to believe that really good, cheap Mexican food is a god given right. But as Denver grows, little restaurants like La Abeja are being pushed out of the city core. The economics of La Abeja work because they are located in a run down building with no parking. This restaurant has all the virtues of the best run restaurants. Excellent food made with care, cheerful service and attention to detail. Enjoy this little gem before high rents and gentrification push them out. read more

This is not just your average place to stop in and grab some mediocre Mexican food. It may not look like much but La Abeja is phenomenal. When I went there was absolutely no wait and we got our food within minutes. The staff was super friendly and catered to every need we had. My boyfriend and I both ordered carne asada burritos based on the reviews from Yelp and we were not disappointed. The green chili was amazing and the carne asada was some of the best I have ever had. We also had a few of the pastries on display in the front and they were amazing. I don't have a sweet tooth but the mexican pastries had just the right amount of sugar not to mention they were only 90 cents each! Needless to say I will be returning very soon. read more

La Abeja - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I totally forgot about this place but it is fantastic! It is also easy to miss when you're driving/walking past, but it is definitely worth circling the block a couple times. read more