Good service and fantastic food. It's unbelievable that mexican cuisine this authentic and delicious is in a town as small as Estes Park.

In Estes park for a wedding and came out a few days early. I know this is a bold statement, but BEST MEXICAN DINNER EVER. I ordered shrimp enchiladas and my son had fish tacos and we shared a queso. It was amazing and portions are gigantic. Parking a little tight but many locals were in the house which should tell you something If in Estes Park, this has to be 1 dinner read more

We have been in town for a few days looking for a good restaurant that didn't disappoint. We've eaten at several places so far and we were underwhelmed. We are from Southeast Texas and can say we know good Mexican food and Tex Mex. We went in with low expectations because we've had Mexican food in AZ, NV, and CO and the salsa was literally ketchup. La Cocina de Mama was the best we have ever had outside of Houston. I had the Chicken Tinga Street tacos and they were fantastic! The rice and beans did not taste like a can. They were so so good! Even my picky husband appreciated them. He had a crunchy beef taco and cheese enchilada which he thoroughly enjoyed. My daughter had a burger and son had the appetizer chicken quesadilla, which was huge! Definitely would eat here again when in town! Thank you La Cocina de Mama! read more

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We went in for an early dinner, and it wasn't crowded, which made for a relaxed meal with phenomenal service! We tried the Cocina Plate and the Create-Your-Own Combo. The homemade chips were fresh and delicious, and the salsa had a tasty little kick. The tortilla soup was flavorful--though it had quite a bit of onion, the seasoning still shined through. We also custom-ordered a chicken enchilada topped with queso, and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a super cute setup, a welcoming atmosphere, and a huge menu full of variety. Overall, a great dining experience we'd definitely recommend! I door and outdoor patio seating available! Huge drink list with lots of custom margaritas available read more

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The food was very fresh and traditional Mexican food. Loved it! Everyone was friendly. Try to sit in the front of restaurant...seems cooler than in the back. read more

Pretty good! We liked that they are not located downtown so it's a lot easier to get to and park. The place is small but we went in around 3:30 so it was a good time on a Saturday. My husband had the sizzling fajita platter- (chicken and bacon) He said it was one of the best fajitas he has ever had. I had the chicken fajitas. They give you lots of meat. Service was slow even at 3:30-4:00. It's pretty good food and we were hungry after hiking RMNP. Not the best Mexican food I've ever had but pretty good for this area. read more

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Nice place that is bit away from the craziness of downtown, and has its own parking. Its a small place with limited seats though. Their drink options seemed very interesting and we went for the jalapeno rita and mezcalita. Both were excellent - especially the jalapeno margarita. For dinner, we ordered Enchilada divorciadas, chicken enchilada, and tamales. The enchiladas were decent - divorciadas was the better one. Our tamales was okay - the sauce was tasty but could have done with bit more punch. The filling was also just okay - nothing memorable. For dessert we ordered a flan that was more dense like a flan cake would be instead of individual steamed/baked flan. That would be the only disappointment I would say. read more

The place was very busy but we were quickly seated. Waiter showed ip immediately and brought our water, pop, dos xx. The waiter said it might be a few minutes because of a big group but had our amazing food in 15 minutes. Will definitely be back. read more

Extremely tasty, authentic Mexican food! Sweet family run business and this place is legit.

Don't let the parking lot fool you--this restaurant is warm, welcoming, and has a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. The food is authentic, delicious, and served in very generous portions. The refried beans are absolutely fabulous and some of the best I've had. If you're looking for great Mexican food with a friendly environment and large servings, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

great tacos al pastor the veggie tacos were good too we will definitely be back . the veggie tacos were tasty with fresh ingredients read more

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Wanted some legit Mexican food, and not tourist trap stuff. Came here and we were pleasantly surprised! Food was outstanding, lots of flavor and seasoning! And dishes we normally see at home! Shrimp enchiladas: shrimp inside the tortillas AND on top. Shrimp Michelada - enough said! Pastor street tacos, SO MUCH MEAT! Really flavorful, could taste the chorizo! Only reason to remove a star was their cucumber margarita, while very tasty, was kinda weak. Didn't taste much tequila. Service was really good too. Y'all visit this place! It's great! Oh, and you can park at the restaurant!! read more

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Visiting Estes and had dinner here. The trio enchiladas were not bad. Hubby was not impressed with the chili rellenos. Cheese dip was a total disaster. When my kids don't finish cheese dip you know something is wrong especially for $10. The margarita was pretty good! Overall would not go back. Prices are way too high for mediocre food which is typical for a mountain town. Service was pretty good which was a plus. read more

This is not authentic Mexican food at all. I ordered a carne asada burrito that had the smallest portion of carne asada I have ever seen. The meat was so salty and overcooked. Full of fillers like beans, rice and too much cheese. The food is not good. I don't know how they have 4 stars. It's sad the food is overpriced and not good. I don't recommend this place go get some pizza or a burger. Don't think I'm being salty either. It's the food that's salty. read more

La Cocina de Mama - That's your carne asada. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Love the outdoor seating, there's plenty indoor if that's your preference. Fish taco is a must, it'is very flavorful. Chips and salsa as well! Guacamole was ok. Waiter was very nice and helpful. Service was a bit slow, but it was worth the wait. read more

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Great little place off the beaten track with good Mexican food and great service. We both had enchiladas which were tasty and more than we could ever finish. Our server was funny and really friendly, making the experience all that much better. Parking can be tight so park next door at the paint store if it's after 5. read more

Got the chance to try their chips and guac from the food truck at Rockcut brewing. So so so good!! Served quickly, and the folks were extremely nice and threw in a couple salsas for free!! This is coming from a South TX native, don't sleep on their salsa or guacamole!! read more

Well, it's been a year and Im back in Colorado with some church summer campers. This time I'm in Estes Park, Colorado and as I always do I wanted to try a local Mom & Pop rather than a chain restaurant. So after checking Yelp and reviews, I decided to try La Cocina de Mama. It had 4 stars and a total of 312 reviews. I looked over the menu and decided to try the Chicken Mole Enchilada plate. Plate also comes with a serving Spanish rice and refried beans. All I can say is WOW !!! Shredded chicken white meat top with a sweet not spicy mole sauce. Rice cooked to perfection and serving of beans topped with melted cheddar cheese. Service was outstanding and food was delicious. Giving La Cocina de Mama FIVE stars. I travel all over this country and I highly recommend this establishment. read more

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La Cocina de Mama is authentic Mexican at its best. My husband lived in Mexico for a few years and said the beans were just like the ones he ate everyday in Mexico. (And he's picky about his beans!) The waiter was great helping us decide on what to order. We had the traditional guacamole, chips and salsa, chicken fajitas, kids chicken quesadilla, mama's kitchen enchiladas with chicken, fish tacos, a tamale, and a relleno. Everything was great! My son did say his enchiladas were spicy, but he loved that about them. The restaurant looks small when you walk in, but opens up with additional seating. We highly recommend! read more

This is always our first stop when we get into Estes, every time. Always great food even with getting different items! Only thing is that it can get cramped and the parking lot is small. read more

La Cocina de Mama - Chicken fajitas! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Yum! We were in the mood for Mexican food, so we checked reviews and this place had good ones. We started with chips and roasted tomato salsa which was delicious. My husband and I thought we could probably share an entree and get full, but we couldn't decide on what to split so we each got our own thing. He ordered the chicken fajitas and I had the carne asada burrito. Both were good, but I thought mine was better We should have just split something though because the portions were huge and we both had lots leftover. Overall a very good experience. read more

Can't say this is the best ever, but it was satisfying and the portions were insane. Definitely enough to feed two on one entree. It's in a less crowded area of Estes with a small parking lot so if you are trying to avoid that hassle, this may be a decent spot for you. We parked easily and were seated quickly. The servers made quick work of drink orders. My friend ordered horchata and I excitedly ordered red sangria. Won't lie, I was quite disappointed when they server came with a mini wine bottle and wine glass. I was expecting a house made sangria served over ice with fruit. I'd have skipped out had I known it was just a shelf purchased wine. I could have run to Safeway for wine and spend the same for a whole bottle. Sangria is a cocktail in my opinion. Skip this and try a margarita instead. I believe those are house made. Ultimately the food was good. We really enjoyed the guacamole appetizer. That was probably the best item. The burritos and enchiladas were also tasty. Prices seemed reasonable but we will try the other Estes Park offerings. I can't say I have an overwhelming desire to return but it was pleasant. Service is friendly and ambiance is kind of meh. It's a small establishment with tables packed in quite closely. read more

La Cocina de Mama - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Great food, service and prices. Was it the all time best Mexican food I have ever had? No. But it is solid and the waitstaff was charming and prices were reasonable. Outdoor seating is by a road, but nice view of mountains. read more

We were seated immediately on their pretty patio. The patio needs more shade, but otherwise it is a nice place to sit for lunch. Service was efficient and friendly. Food was delicious: I had a bean and cheese burrito, and my companion had enchiladas suiza. I was intrigued by the numerous cocktails on the menu and they weren't overpriced. I didn't have a cocktail because I need to drive but looks great. I will definitely come back to this place on a future visit to Estes Park. read more

On maps its says they close at 10pm on Fri and Sat. We went in at 9 Alejandra informed us they close at 9. Maybe update your hours. Alejandra came off rude too. Not our fault your hours say different. read more

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The chicken mole enchiladas are soooo good! I would definitely recommend a visit when you are in town.

It says authentic Mexican food but it is not if it only has cheddar cheese! Also, be careful with the waiter covered in jewelry and have him repeat your order, he will take you things you did not order. read more

So so good!! The street tacos and posole were delicious. The kids enjoyed their grilled cheese! We would definitely go back. read more

La Cocina de Mama - Pozole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Delicious food! Very nice and attentive staff. Very nicely decorated, great ambiance ! Generous portions of food read more

Very nice service. My husband had carne asada, my granddaughter (age 10) had quesadillas, which she ate the adult portion and we ordered a bowl of white queso dip and she poured it over her quesadillas. They do also have a kids menu, but she wanted to get the adult portion. They have free parking, which is very rare in Estes Park in general. They also had outdoor seating or indoor. I had a beef burrito. The portions are very big and I coolly eat half. It was great. read more

Best Mexican food in Estes hands down!! We love their tacos and the service is always great

Fresh, authentic and generous portions. Nice people and atmosphere. The shrimp quesadillas are great. Posole soup nice kick and tender chicken. Recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious! Visiting from out of town and saw there were good reviews on yelp. I had the mama's enchiladas, chips and guacamole. Everything was so good and the best I've had in a long time! Highly recommended! read more

Away from the main drag and horda. Wonderful place and authentic Mexican cuisine. Nothing gourmet but great tasting and most satisfying! Big outdoor seating area with nice views Price point is super for being in a tourist town. Our new go to place in Estes. read more

La Cocina de Mama - View looking out front window and patio. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Off the beaten path, La Cocina de Mama was fabulous. The food had great flavor and the drinks are sure to put a smile on your face. Kind staff and quick service. I will definitely be back. read more

La Cocina de Mama - Cadillac Margaritas and Shrimp Quesadilla. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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We went to La Cocina de Mama last week. I don't enjoy writing bad reviews but I did not have a good experience; they do get points for how they responded to it which is why this is not a one star review. We had planned on eating on the patio but it was starting to rain and was windy so we dined inside. They let us pick our table which was nice 'cause we were able to tuck back out of the way. I knew immediately I'd be getting horchata but it took me a while to decide what to eat; I eventually settled on the fish tacos. My spouse jamaica and carnitas tacos. I asked for mine without lettuce - I didn't say I had a food allergy to lettuce but I figured saying that I didn't want any would mean they wouldn't have any. But my tacos were served on a bed of lettuce; I didn't notice right away due to the plating and didn't want to cause a fuss so I hoped I wouldn't have a reaction since I wouldn't actually be EATING the lettuce and ate about a third of a taco before I noticed I was getting hives in my mouth. At that point I told my spouse I was feeling really unwell and dug out my rescue medication to take before it got worse. He called over our server and explained the issue. I was asked if I wanted the fish tacos again but I frankly did not trust them to not mess up and put lettuce on again and asked for chicken tacos instead. The chicken tacos were too spicy for me to eat and I was just feeling very sick so we took them home and my spouse ate them later. They didn't charge us for the fish tacos but instead charged us for the chicken tacos which we felt was reasonable and is why this isn't a one star review. My spouse enjoyed his food and said it was good but we won't go back because I just don't trust that even if I stressed it is a food allergy that I won't be served something I'm allergic to. read more

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Pretty good Mexican! Service was polite and quick. Food was fresh. Flavors could have been a bit more bold, but overall, pretty good1

Went here after a hike and were super happy with the food. Be aware that chips and salsa isn't free but they clearly make their own chips, which definitely adds to the experience. Service was fairly prompt and they have a larger patio area. The view isn't great and the tables were wobbly but definitely the best Mexican in town and because it's off the main strip, we were seated promptly. Highly recommend! One negative is that I went to the ladies room and there was no TP at all. I ended up using some paper towel to wipe and throwing it in the trash (not my most ladylike moment but what's a girl to do?) but I did tell the host as soon as I left the bathroom and my mom said, when she went in 5 mins later, that issue was remedied. So hate to dock them for that, but it was weird that there wasn't an extra roll around, since we were there by noon, I think. read more

Good Mexican food in the town of Estes Park CO. I dinged them one star because they don't serve chips and salsa, and prices are very expensive even for a tourist town. My Carnitas platter ($21) would cost me $14.99 at my favourite Taqueria in California. Even though it is pricey, the quality is good and the dishes are authentic. read more

Food was delicious. Although you have to pay $3 for chips and salsa it is so worth it. The chips were crispy and the salsa so tasty that we took the rest of it home! I had a quesadilla and my husband had the combo plate and we both had leftovers. We will be back! read more