I recently hired Nopalito's to cater an event. I would highly recommend this fabulous local…read morerestaurant for your catering needs. Milton was a breeze to work with. He took my order efficiently and explained how and when I would pay and how the set up would work. On the day of the event they were on time and we had everything we needed. Everything was disposable so I didn't have to worry about returning anything. The food was wonderful, with all of the guests commenting on the quality. The portions were generous and no detail was left undone. Thank you, Milton and crew, for a job very well done!

Wow! I'm really impressed again. The owners definitely took my previous review seriously. I brought…read moremy family in, and things were awesome just like they were in the past. Still great food, excellent service is back, and always a chill place to hang. Thanks!

Grace was not only friendly, but an exceptional bartender. The way she pours a rimmed marg is…read morebeyond not only this establishment, but other taco places in boulder as well. The food and service all around was amazing but Grace was top shelf.

One of my fav places for tacos in Boulder. No matter what you get is delicious, and their patio is…read moreperfect for a sunny day! Service is typically quick

Hopped off the plane and came straight to Centro! I met my friends here and it ended up being the…read moreperfect spot after a long day of travel. I met my friends in a booth and it was the perfect dinner. This space is so vibey and fun! We started with a spicy margarita pitcher (because, duh) and a salsa and queso flight. The salsa flavors were delicious and have a nice variety of flavors (watch out for the hot one though!). The margarita was so tasty and not to syrupy sweet. For my entree I went with the steak tacos. These were so delicious! The amount of meat given was very generous, and it was cooked to perfection. I got mine with corn tortillas, long grain rice, cabbage escabeche, and salsa. Very delicious! The only bump was that service was a little slow, but it was a busy Friday night so I can definitely give grace to the staff -- they had a lot going on!

You can't miss Centro Mexican Kitchen when on Pearl Street. The bright yellow exterior draws you…read morein! In a sea of dining options, Centro makes its case for your business. We all left full and happy after our dinner and drinks! Entertaining some colleagues from out of town, I had a hunch this place would check the boxes. Mexican is always a crowd pleaser, and ultimately we were in tune with the positive vibes Centro was giving us. For the table, margaritas, queso, and trio of salsas. Two of the three salsas were superb, they were spicy and flavorful. Queso was creamy, pro move by providing flour tortillas with these. In a day in age where finding a deal is hard to come by, one of my new favorite deals is Centro's margarita pitcher. $60 for a pitcher of margs and the four of us each had two margs a piece. $7.50 a drink? SCORE!!! For my entrée, I went with the birria burrito. This behemoth was a brick on a plate, they definitely give you a hearty portion for $25. Did I love it? Unfortunately not, but it still had its highlights. I would order something else during my next visit! Service was extremely friendly, albeit slow at times. We had a booth inside, but if you're lucky to snag a spot on the patio do it! Overall, a nice time was had. I'd happily return to Centro for dinner and drinks!

Came by for dinner on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded. That being said, the host was so…read moregreat and was able to get us a table after a short wait! We used their online qr code ordering system which was extremely easy and made ordering as a group (and paying separately) extremely convenient. I ordered a small guacamole and chips and a margarita to start. The guac was flavorful and had the perfect amount of kick to it without being overwhelming and the margarita was very balanced and not overly sweet which I definitely prefer! For my tacos I ordered the carne asada, carnitas, and pork belly. They were all delicious but the pork belly was definitely a standout with a wonderfully glazed pork belly that was tender but crispy at the same time and the addition of some pickled red onions for an extra flavor and textural element. If ordering tacos, they recommend anywhere from 3-5 on average as they are on the smaller side around 3-4 bites each. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely come back for more of those pork belly tacos!

This place has a great location and plenty of seatings. It has a great ambiance and you can order…read morethrough your phone as well as pay through your phone. While the place is convenient, I wouldn't recommend this place if you're a die hard foodie. If you just want to hang and have drinks this place is great for that, however the food is rather a disappointment. The tacos are way overpriced for what they give you, there's barely any meat/filling in these tacos and I always leave hungry. Good tacos are hard to find in Boulder but there are better tacos than this place.

The breakfast burrito was really delicious. They put hash rounds similar to cfa in the burrito as…read morewell as crispy bacon and non greasy chorizo. Also, they give you a choice of mild, medium, or spicy authentic salsa to accompany it. The spicy salsa was wonderful! Maybe a 5/10 heat level but paired beautifully with the crispiness in the burrito. Quick service too for carry out

Stopped here for lunch and got the 11$ street taco, a side of cauliflower bites and a Jarritos…read moreTamarind soda. Cauliflower bites came out first, they were ok, with the mild sauce to dip. The tacos took some time and were loaded with meat, but it tasted like it was just boiled meat, no seasoning... gave them a squeeze of lime and used the hot salsa which as well was fairly flavorless, the mild salsa had a lot more flavor... Ate 2 tacos and was done, unfortunately I wasn't that impressed with the flavor in general... 3 stars.

Another fun evening at Santo for Happy Hour. We were there early enough to get our favorite seats…read morein the roomy big area along the east wall. Plenty of table space to lay out all of our food and drink choices at once to browse. My husband chose a dark lager and I had my fave Jamaica Agua Fresca, house made. We chose newer items we love though our old faves are still around too. Tonight we had the media lunas, the bbq wings and the pork adovada nachos which has quite a kick. Turns out, this was a huge portion for happy hour but we know these items travel well so we brought them home to finish tomorrow. It's always so much fun here, the staff is friendly and more than competent. The other diners tend to be friendly and those wanting to avoid the children in this family friendly spot in north Boulder can get their seats at the cool bar with so many options to drink and a staff of knowledgeable bartenders.

Wanted a new experience, so we checked out the menu for this new restaurant and it looked tasty…read moreenough to give it a shot on a Sunday afternoon. We walked in and at first it seemed like it had a decent vibe. I had actually been to this location before when it was a different restaurant. Seems like this spot changes ownership pretty frequently, which in hindsight probably says something. Right away we noticed a bunch of tables, especially the booths, still hadn't been bussed. We were told to "sit anywhere," but the only clean tables available were high tops and we wanted a booth, so we waited for the busser, who moved at a pace that honestly felt unbelievable. He seemed to be clearing tables one cup and one plate at a time, walking each item individually back to the kitchen. It was painfully inefficient. It was obvious both he and the girl at the bar saw us standing there waiting for a booth to be cleared, but nobody seemed concerned about it. Eventually the table was finally cleared, but then it sat there dirty for a long time without being wiped down. At that point we just sat anyway, assuming someone would quickly come over and clean it once they saw guests sitting there. In most restaurants, that's standard. Not here. After waiting even longer, I finally asked for a rag so I could wipe the table down myself. The response I got back was rude: "Why don't you just sit at one of the tables that's already clear?" That pretty much sealed it for us. The vibe was off from the second we walked in, and you could feel the lack of care throughout the whole place. At that point we didn't even want to order food because it already felt like the experience was headed downhill. We got up and left. Honestly, I'm glad we did. Service and atmosphere usually reflect what's happening behind the scenes, and I had zero confidence the food experience would've been any different. After leaving, we went to El Centro instead and had a much better experience. I'd recommend choosing that over this place any day of the week. Giving people a good dining experience really isn't that complicated. Sometimes it honestly feels like restaurant staff have never gone out to eat themselves and experienced what good hospitality actually feels like. Unfortunately this place completely missed the mark. We won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend it.

The food is delicious, the service attentive. There were 12 in our party and we all loved the…read moreexperience.

Friendly, fast, efficient service at the bar for enjoying a variety of tasty happy hour snacks and…read moredrinks that keep me busy from 3:30-6:00. Officially happy hour is from 4:30-6:00 but they graciously began being happy an hour earlier for me. Well deserved #1 rated for HH in Boulder. They have MUSIC!

I had been to the Lafayette location more than a decade ago and never returned. It simply did not…read moresuit me at all. I recently saw that a different family group operated this one in a very convenient part of Boulder so I decided to give it a try. A favorite classic family run restaurant with a similar menu had closed in 2014 after being in operation for 20 years. We missed that sort of menu. This is it, all the way to type of sopapillas and the classic plates with rice and beans , sauce and melted cheese. The family appeal carries through from hosts to servers to clearing staff. The menu is large though it appears that most only vary by central item. The entrees all come with the same sides and a sauce. Next time I will ask for light sauce as it pretty much buried my tamales. They need to stand out and shine and I love the taste of masa. The server was right on the spot with our drinks and we had a comfortable and clean booth. Chips and salsa were at the table as we were seated. They are plainer than some in town but still fresh and classic and free, just like Casa Alvarez, our old classic. The place was buzzing with customers young and old a perfect place for a comfortable and swiftly served meal. The space filled up quickly and though they have an enclosed patio and an open patio, not a soul for takers including us, on a 30° degree evening with a "breeze" so there was a line for tables as we left. We'll be back in a warmer weather and customize our plates a bit. It's friendly and filling and for anyone. And easy on the wallet too. Nice to have a family friendly spot like this in an easy to park shopping center with McGuckins in the lead.

Efrain's in Boulder shines with great service and very good cocktails but the food is decent at…read more3/5--solid but not standout. It reminded me of Mexican food I could get at any chain restaurant. I ordered Efrain's burrito which was basically pork chile verde, rice, beans with a tortilla and cheese. It was big and filling but nothing special. Their extra spicy salsa had an intense flavor of cumin and possibly chicken stock, it was okay. We were looking for a lively place with good food and a nice patio and were directed here. It wasn't lively and the patio was more relaxed than anything else. If you are looking for a family meal of very toned down Mexican food, this is your place.