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    Los Alcatraces Mexican Restaurant

    3.4 (135 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Phillip B.

    My new go to for Mexican food. I love the authenticity of their food, the amount you receive and price is reasonable for the immense amount of food you receive.

    nice,light, airy sopapilla
    Nick A.

    There are many small independent Mexican restaurants in the Denver area, and most of them are pretty good. Los Alcacatraces is my new favorite! I like the simplicity of this place. Great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices. That's what five-star ratings are made of in my book. They make a great breakfast burrito, so put them on your breakfast list if you're in the area. They are also open for lunch and dinner. You can call in your order and pick it up if you want. They have a generous happy hour M-F from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. In addition to that, they have a nicely stocked full bar. We were there for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were greeted and seated quickly and in no time at all had some chips and some of the best salsa I've had in a long time. The menu is extensive. Whatever kind of Mexican food you like, they have it. They also have burgers, sandwiches, and salads if for some crazy reason you don't want some of their awesome Mexican food. I had #41 on the menu, burritos de chicharrones and bean. $12.25. It's two good-sized smothered burritos packed with crunchy chicharrones. It's not easy to find a place that has good chicharrones. Look no further, you'll find them here. Loved every bite. I grew up in Denver but now live in LA. In LA you cannot find a sopapilla anywhere. In Denver, you can easily find them, but most of them aren't worth the calories. They are usually flat and bready. They are supposed to be light and airy. Los Alcatraces has the BEST sopapillas in town, actually the best I've ever had at any restaurant anywhere I've been, Texas included! Holy smokes, they should find a way to franchise their sopapillas. They are the freakin' best! Check out my pics, and you'll see for yourself. The quality of the food here is terrific. I didn't have that bloated, overfilled feeling like I often get after eating at a Mexican restaurant. The staff and the service is excellent. Definitely bookmark this place if you're ever in the Aurora area or anywhere in Denver. It's worth the drive.

    Frozen Strawberry Margarita!!
    Kenneth C.

    Service was great!! Food is tasty and extremely fresh. First time here but heard great things about this place... definitely NOT disappointed, will visit again!

    Supposed to be two tacos inside of a Styrofoam box

    Tried it again and the food was wrong, smashed, and damaged. The food is great but the presentation is awful. I don't understand why my pictures won't post, maybe because it shows the bad presentation.

    Clinton B.

    My wife really really loved this place and I loved it but I'm more of a Tex Mex kind of guy lol! Food is still really good and our waitress did an amazing job serving us! The restaurant was clean and had a pretty good vibe to it.

    Alex enjoyed his meal
    Tammy N.

    Decent Mexican Restaurant on the corner of Chambers and Iliff in Aurora. My son recently moved right up the street from this place, and I was visiting him and we both had a hankering for Mexican food, so we decided to try this place out. It was lunchtime and wasn't very busy and we we seated immediately. We were offered chips and salsa and the salsa was decent. I ordered a shredded beef burrito with green chili and my son got a large combo platter. While not the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, it was fine and I would return. Service was efficient as well.

    Breakfast burrito with chicharrones, potatoes.

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    Great service, great food. The chile is perfect. My favorite Mexican restaurant prices very reasonable

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    Great food. Great service. Don't go if you want to feel like you are In Mexican. They are a small restaurant that serves great food.

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    My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Their green chili is the bomb! People are nice and prices are reasonable!

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    First time eating there, food was excellent and the wait staff was friendly and on point.

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    Love their food and family atmosphere! Everything I've had from this restaurant is great!!

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    The food was delicious! Clean restaurant, freshly made food that is reasonable priced! They offer…read moreboth take out and dine in; we dined both ways and both experiences were great! Started with the bean dip and was delicious! The chips and salsa were yummy, too! Also had fajitas, chicken burrito, nachos and all were delicious!

    We were on our way to drop my sister off at the airport and had some time to kill, so of course we…read morehopped on Yelp to find something nearby. A lot of places popped up, but this Mexican restaurant really stood out -- great reviews and the food pictures looked amazing. It's about 13 minutes from the airport, which made it super convenient. From the outside, it looks small, but once you walk in, it's surprisingly spacious. We were seated immediately, and our server was absolutely phenomenal -- so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. For an appetizer, we ordered the queso fundido with chorizo (you can choose corn or flour tortillas). This is one of my favorite dishes to get at any Mexican restaurant if they offer it, and this one did not disappoint. The cheese was perfectly melty and stretchy, and the chorizo had great flavor that paired so well with it. Wrapping that cheesy, savory goodness in a warm tortilla? So good. For my main dish, I ordered the quesabirria -- corn tortillas filled with birria and cheese, fried crispy, and served with consommé for dipping. It was decent, but I will say it didn't have quite as much flavor as I'm used to with quesabirria. Still enjoyable, just could've used a bit more seasoning. The beans were actually delicious and full of flavor, but the rice was a little bland and could've used some salt. Overall, the service was amazing, the restaurant was clean, and even though it was busy, everything came out in a timely manner. The prices were also very reasonable -- definitely not expensive for the quality and portions. I would absolutely come back to try other dishes. With just a little more seasoning in some areas, it would easily be a five-star spot for me!

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    Takero Mucho has some of the best food in Aurora. Everything I've ever ordered from there has been…read moreamazing. I highly recommend trying it!

    I visited the food truck located on Hampden after hearing good things about the food. I have to…read moresay, the food was delicious and definitely the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. We were told our total was $32, but when I paid with a card, the final charge came to $34.93. When I asked why the amount was different, I was told it was because I paid with a card. I understand that taxes and fees may apply, but customers should be told the full amount before being charged. What bothered me the most was the attitude. When I politely asked for clarification, the person cooking responded in a rude and arrogant way, saying, "You know that in the United States you have to pay sales tax." I wasn't questioning whether sales tax exists, I was simply asking why the amount I was quoted was different from the amount I was charged. I also noticed that my receipt showed a Denver sales tax rate of 9.15%, even though the food truck was located in Aurora on Hampden, which added to the confusion. The food is excellent, but the customer service and lack of clear communication left a negative impression. I would return for the food, but I hope they work on treating customers with more respect and explaining charges more clearly.

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