Been coming here with my partner, bringing friends and occasionally ordering delivery for almost a year now and it never disappoints anyone. In fact at a few parties some friends have requested this be where we order from although they can never remember the name lol. The food is phenomenal. At this point I think we've had everything on the menu and the stand outs are the Birria tacos (they call them beef dip taco), steak tacos, al pastor tacos, red arbol salsa (I put it on everything it's so good), green chilaquiles, the mushroom machete add steak and their horchata is one of my favorites here in Colorado. The owner is very nice and attentive as my partner can be a little picky about what he wants added or taken off certain dishes. The bathrooms are always spotless and they clean super thoroughly. This place is easily in my top three favorites taco spots in CO. read more

I really wanted to like this place. First time I got tres Leche cake. Yummy. Today I tried 1 carne Asada taco, no flavor, and grissle. I spit out several bites. Also got a al pastor torta. I saw apicture of one and it looked delicious. We'll, it was huge, but honestly I feel like it was a bean sandwich. Al pastor was nowhere to be found. Bread was very good. Salsa was awesome. I could drink that avocado salsa. I might give it one more try. I love a good sope. They have those. read more

This place was roomy with lots of seating, the cleaning was up to par, service was friendly, food was made to order and didn't take forever to come out. Best horchata we've had since living in Colorado. Not too sweet and not grainy. We ordered: Steak sope- great masa base, steak cooked good but not much seasoning, fresh ingredients, edible Beef dorados- fried to perfection, loved the crunch, fresh avocado cheese and lettuce. A lot of beef filling but again meat could've used more seasoning Quesabirria tacos- cheesy beefy delicious, large portion, tasty consume, but lemons instead of limes Chilaquiles plate w/steak no egg- a massive serving, so tasty and delicious, no red sauce available for these as they only use green chile but it still so good. Would come back for this for sure. The highlights for us were the birria tacos and the chilaquiles. Like both dishes enough to come back for them read more

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Came in on a Saturday evening to grab tacos. Walked in no one at the counter to order. after 5 ish minutes a man came out. I ordered he went to the back. Another guest who was waiting there ran the bell for service. The man came around the corner and said in a rude snappy tone "what" to the guest. The final straw for me was that the man helped another guest out with some food. Touching doors and handles etc. then walked back into the kitchen to start cooking with the same food service gloves he was outside with. Between him being rude and unhygienic. I ended up walking out without a refund. read more

Went there and got 5 different tacos: asada, pollo, suadero, al pastor, campechanos. The flavor of the tacos were a little flat. In fact the flavor from one taco to the next was only slightly apparent. Still looking for the the best tacos in the Denver metro area. read more

If I could 0 stars I would. Horrible and rude service by man who appears to be owner. Do not come here. All they care about is money and have 0 customer service read more

i love coming to this place since it's really close by and their birria tacos made from lamb are actually so good, like easily one of my favorites. the customer service is great too, they even have this little doorbell jingle when you walk in which is kinda cool and welcoming. their salsas are also super good and go perfect with the tacos. only thing i'd say is the price, i just wish it was a bit cheaper like around 13-15 dollars, but overall still really satisfied read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Birria Lamb Barbacoa Taco (Each Taco) - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I heard about this place through a friend. I had a passed by the location before they opened always anticipating and hoping the Mexican food was good. Let me tell you, delicious! We had a little bit of everything Asada Al pastor Árabe Our favorites were the Al pastor with the bits of pineapple. So yummy! As a foodie sometimes you don't know how to stop so I ordered a torta that I ended up eating the next day. Only regret was not getting Al pastor. Great service, friendly people at the mom and pop taco spot. Will come again. :) read more

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Tasty tacos. I like the pork tacos best. Very friendly owner. We also tried the birria tacos which were good but too rich to eat every day.

Big place with good tacos. I really enjoyed the tacos Al Pastor. The are the real deal, made on a spit-grilled trompo with the pineapple on top. Salsa bar has good options for decking out your tacos. The Taco Arabe wasn't my favorite. This place reminds me of a taco restaurant you'd find in Mexico, right down to the scribbled out menu items. Staff was really friendly. read more

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Basic counter service. Order off the menu on the wall, pay at the counter, take a seat, and they bring your order to you. I had 4 shredded beef takos. I'll describe them as flautas. Good flavor. I liked the 2 salsas on the left. The two on the right were good but common. I'll look forward to trying more menu items. read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Shredded beef takos. Rolled takos. I'll describe as beef flautas. I liked the two salsas on the left. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I'm addicted to the Taco Arabe. The meat tasted like it had a middle eastern flair; I've never had anything like it in a Mexican restaurant. Watch out for that guacamole salsa though, it's got a bite! These were also the best Birria Dip Tacos I've tried. Mind you, I'm not a connoisseur, but I never understood the hype. Now I do! The street tacos are ok, but Birria and Tacos Arabe are amazing! I'll come back for those in a heartbeat! read more

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This first time I came to this place food was good! I seen someone say the bean and cheese burrito is what keeps them coming back I got that last night,and got it smothered and it was not smothered. It smothered in cheese if you wanna be technical I was very disappointed. This place maybe a hit or miss read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The best birria tacos I have had in Denver! The tacos are super fresh and the lady is super nice. Amazing hot sauce choices. Additionally, can choose the type of protein in your birria taco. A fast casual restuarant. read more

My favorite local restaurant! The staff is very kind and friendly and the food is so good!!

Amazing food! Really taste homemade true authentic Mexican food, literally straight outta mom's kitchen highly recommend this place!! Staff is so nice and so friendly!! read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Huarache - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Admittedly I'm more of a burrito person, not huge on tacos. Hence I did not realize they were so small! But delicious. Will go again. Three tacos is not a meal, though it was under $10. Next time I will get more food from this place. The salsas were very fresh and tasty. read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Birria and al pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The only thing holding Metro Balderas Aztek Food from the illusive 6th star is that I couldn't order a beer with my lamb dip takos! They shun the letter "c" with phonetic simplicity across their menu. Joking aside - awesome food, and friendly service. This taco shop is worth your time! Just get the takos to go and buy a 6 pack at the convenience store across the street. Good living!!! read more

This place is AMAZING! I've tried different things- al pastor huarache, birria tacos, Al pastor tacos, rice, beans. Their salsas are incredible, perfect amount of spice. The green one is my favorite. Their consomé is so flavorful. And it's always fresh. I highly recommend! read more

What a hidden gem in Aurora. I saw this place come up a few times, drive by it a few times, and saw it on social media so I just had to try it. The food here is super delicious. I ordered a barbacoa burrito and when I unwrapped it, I had my doubts because when restaurants serve a huge portion it's usually ok at best. The barbacoa is very good (full of flavor), it had rice, beans, cheese, and it did not need any additional help like hot sauce. Its perfect the way it is. I will definitely be returning to try more. read more

Needed food while visiting family at the Hampton Inn...the craving for Mexican food was high and this was a close place, so we decided to try it. The food is AMAZING! I had a steak burrito which was too much food, and I likely ate too much because it was just so good. Husband had an al pastor machete, and he said was also very good. Sister had the mushroom machete and was very pleasantly surprised. The chips are some of the best I have tasted and the freshly made guacamole was also a hit. (We ordered for ick up, so no comment on ambiance and such) read more

Had lunch here today after seeing this place on social media and WOW! The elote was sooo good and the quesabirria was AMAZING! Also the restaurant was so clean! read more

Delicious, huge menu with good prices,, fast service and comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - Alambre tako, Al Pastor Tako, Arabes Tako - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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The Al Pastor and Arabe tacos here are really good. The quesadilla is really good also. I can't wait to try some of their other menu items! read more

Stopped by here to pick up some tacos tonight. I needed some flavor after I got a bland meal elsewhere. I got one arabe, one al pastor, and one lengua. All three were absolutely fantastic. I will be back for a torta and a machete as soon as possible. read more

Wowowowow yummy yummy birria tacos!!! And their selection of sauces is great. Some actual spicy options! Can't wait to go back soon.

If you've never been here then you absolutely have to come down and give it a try, they have delicious food and great sauces for an even better price, Highly recommend! read more

This place is one of those that isn't super fancy, but BIG on flavor. Just visiting the Denver area for work and found this place because i was starving. I went for lunch and got thr tacos al pastor. A-MAZING!!!! Went back later in the day with my daughter (who is not the biggest fan of Mexican) and she LOVED it! We're planning on going back tomorrow before we head out of town!! read more

Best Al Pastor tacos in Denver. Amazing flavor. There is a spit (trumpo) and serve with onions, cilantro and pineapple.

Everything is excellent and completely authentic. Try the zucchini blossoms machete, aqua fresca, jamaica or any of the tacos. Salsas are unique and great. read more

the food was amazing I stayed in the hotel across the street and just wanted something good that I could walk to and man it did not disappoint read more

Metro Balderas Aztek Food - a pizza in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado