How have I lived in Boulder for 11 years and not gone to this place until tonight? I have heard via word of mouth from time to time it was good but a busy day and a need for something quick prompted me to give it a try. We went for carry out, a smothered burrito and three taco plus two house margs. Everything was great. If you order the burrito, make sure you are REAL hungry. I got two meals out of mine. The green chili was awesome not crazy spicy but a little heat and a ton of flavor. I really like how they have it set up to build your meal exactly how you want it. They also have a great patio to relay on. If you want some great food to either eat on the patio or take home (along with some amazing house margs) definitely give this place a try. It is surprisingly good and the folks working in there were amazing ! Adding a quick update. I have now been here multiple times and the food is always great! If we are hungry, tacos, a smother burrito, and four house margaritas to go. If we aren't too hungry, chips, salsa, guacamole, and four house margaritas to go! I just love having a place close by that has great food and drinks and a great staff and owner! New update, they are reopened at the 29th Street Mall !!! So glad to have this gem back open and the new location is amazing. The new bar is spectacular and the food is just as good as it was in the old location. I think my wife and I will be stopping in frequently to have a margarita and a snack ! Love you guys ! read more

Delicious make your own burrittos and bowls! Healthy and fresh! Super reasonable too! Go!!!!

We were on vacation and were craving some tacos. Clean restaurant but the Steak was chewy and unseasoned. Very disappointing for what we paid. read more

First things first. Happy hour is 3-7 and their house coin margarita, around $6, is made with super fresh ingredients, a stout pour of Milagro (ain't too bad for a house marg), and lime zest/salt rim. Check. Next, you can choose a protein and turn it into whatever you please-quesadilla, burrito, tacos, bowl, etc. Then you can decide Baja Style (leans towards pairing with seafood items) or dressed how you like. We are talking about a buffet of options for toppings. Like Chipotle on steroids with no extra charge for guac :) Check. Lastly, the patio is super chill, everything is under $10, and the Horchata is homemade. Checkmate. We've lived in Boulder for 13 years and write reviews for business we love (read: obsessed and want to make sure they stay open so we can get our foodie fix). This is one of those places. It's authentic, fresh, and a total gem. read more

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I was excited to try this place based on reviews. I got a fish burrito ordered smothered - it basically came in a bowl of green chili soup, not smothered but floating. With it came tiny plastic forks and knives that made it impossible to cut. Tasted so so. My partner's tacos were kinda barely warm. Idk, it was a snow day so maybe I'd try it again on another day. read more

Napalito's, you impressed us beyond belief. It's so good: the pork, the steak, the chicken, the beef. The margs were on point, delicious and strong. Pick anything on the menu you can't go wrong. The staff was knowledgeable and super kind. Go during happy hour, sit back, and unwind! My vote is for the burrito, it's a straight beast. Please go hungry, ready for a feast! So thank you Napalito's for such a great time. I'm leaving full and happy, with the taste of salt and lime. read more

It was fine. I got a few tacos and they were good enough to eat for breakfast. Probably wouldn't come back but I think people in Colorado would probably like it read more

Boulder's hidden gem. I love their food and the addition of a bar connecting to the outside patio is perfect. It's very easy to socially distance here and the food is consistently good. Queso is a must have and their breakfast burritos are the best. I love that it's locally owned so let's support Boulder's small businesses!!! read more

You people are insane!!!! It's Illegal Pete's, but basically not as good and more expensive. 13.50 for pretty lousy tacos. Lol!!!! And just look at how freaking dirty the place is! I expected some decent fish tacos with all the jazz on here. Again, basically just Pete's. And that's not a good thing. Fryer needed to be changed for starters. Fish was pretty much all breading. Slightly bitter because the oil was bad. Lifeless and bland. Just wasn't good and threw out my last taco. The queso was almost as bad as Chipotles. The chips were worse. The place is dirty. Not a charming divey dirty. Like it looked like the dudes hadn't done laundry in weeks to boot. There is a level of cleanliness that any proud owner would have. This isn't it. Makes me wonder what we don't see. I have worked in kitchens for 10 years now and I saw way too many red flags. 5?!?!? This here proves that yelp ratings really are worthless. This is a 3.5 star at best operation. Maybe I should have been stoned. In fact I definitely needed to be. And overpriced as well. I'm so disappointed that I'm writing this before I've even started my car to leave. The owner/manager should spend less time being snarky on Yelp and more time cleaning their restaurant. And what's the point of not using bagged crap if what you produce isn't any better? Congratulations for being slightly better than Taco Bell! Maybe manage your employees and make them clean something! read more

Best Baja fish tacos, awesome employees and ambiance. Can't wait for the new location to open!

Awesomeness!!! Get in before more people find out about this place. Only thing better than the service is the food! Great value to boot. Margaritas were some of the best in town. Rolando was amazing and we can't wait to go back. read more

Went because of the overwhelming 5 star reviews that just have to be bought. Food had no flavor, chips were stale, tortillas were chewy, fish breading was doughy. Staff was not very helpful when we said this was our first time there. read more

I found this place via yelp, on a day when I had business around the area and I am glad I stopped in. I really wish more people knew about this place and gave it a try. I didn't know what to expect, but basically they styled their burrito/taco/bowl counter system to be very much like a chipotle counter but with their own unique flavors and specialty items. I don't know why, but I freaking love this. Maybe because I am SO picky with my burritos as a vegetarian, but having that much control and choice on what goes into my burrito seriously pushes all my happy buttons. Their rice is delicious, their beans are tasty af, and I loved their salsa choices. My burrito was super delicious and exactly what I was craving so much that day. I left feeling satisfied and very happy. I was only bummed out at how quiet their place was, and its so obscurely located. Its easy as hell to find, but its totally out of line of site. I hope they find ways to promote their location better because we need these flavors and food here. Please stop by and get a taste of their good food!! totally worth it read more

The breakfast burrito was good, fluffy eggs and decently crisp bacon, sufficient amount of green chili, but not worth $10, for the price it was pretty small read more

Service and price were fine. This is more like a shot at an upscale Chipotle's without the flavor. It wasn't bad it just wasn't good. We had a barbacoa burrito and barbacoa flautas. The barbacoa was bland no flavor. It had the right texture but no taste. The queso with Chips was bland. Average chips and bland queso. Seating was poorly designed. We were not looking for chipotle but that "authentic" Mexican taste. We got bland and that never happened to me in Mexico. read more

Absolutely delicious breakfast burritos!! Huge burritos and totally worth the price! They were packed full of flavor and I ate every single bite. Loved it! read more

Nopalito's - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

AN HONEST REVIEW OF THIS PLACE: So many reviews don't focus on what the most important factor for any restaurant should be... THE FOOD. Lots of restaurants of Yelp claim to be this and that, or do crazy things like pay for reviews. SO, why does a place that is located in basically a weird mall? If you wanted to visit a restaurant in the backrooms, this is it. But inside, the owner and his family keep serving amazing food despite the hard economy and difficult landscape of restaurants and service. They care, and despite Nopalito's not having the budget for looks, they spent it ALL on the food, on the care, and on loving the customers and people who come in. This is the Ratatouille restaurant. This is a place where people really try and do their best to serve you something that's way above the average. Why so many 5 star reviews? Because people who care about your food serve it to you with love. That is 5 stars. read more

Was going to go to chipotle and my coworker recommended this place. I got a burrito bowl and it was delicious! The ingredients were fresh, and the steak I got was tender. Definitely recommend! read more

I'm so happy they are finally open again in their new location! The food is just as amazing as always and the service is fantastic! The Baja shrimp bowl will always be my favorite! read more

We love this place and our kids do too. Very fresh ingredients and lots of variety on the menu so there is something for everyone. You can choose your toppings (like Chipotle, but WAY better, more fresh and more choices). The inside is bright and clean and staff is friendly. We will be back again and again! Give this family business a try. You will be glad you did. read more

Was visiting from out of town and wanted to check out a local taco place and found this place on Yelp. The resturant is tucked away begind a Sports Authority so had to look for it but it was worth it. They had a nice outdoor area and had a good selection of tacos and other mexican fare. I wanted to try their fish tacos but they were closing and they said there would be a 10 minute prep. I did not want to inconvenience the staff so decided on steak and carnita. Both tacos were great. The staff were very friendly and I will come back when in town and am craving some tacos. @eatlocal read more

Like Chipotle but with such better flavor, quality, and variety it's not even fare to compare them. Great service, vibe, and bar too. Dog friendly patio. read more

Nopalito's is like Chipotle except it is better food. The prices are you would expect with $7-9 for a burrito based on what protein you choose. Then best part though is that they actually mix your burrito. With each bite you can expect to have every flavor element stand out. Sitting on the outdoor patio with music playing on the radio, I really enjoyed my meal here. Also, they serve breakfast burritos before 11 am. read more

Excellent food. Excellent margs. Very friendly staff. Fun porch for seating. Can't say enuf good words about this place! Kind of ratty location but do not be fooled. Once u r on the porch, u can't see the parking lot. 5 stars for sure. read more

The food is delicious. But unfriendly staff spoils the experience. The cashier was very friendly but the two guys making the food seemed to be having a bad day. Unfortunately they take it out on customers. read more

Nopalito's - Outside patio. - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Saw a review about "fake reviews" for nopalitos and what a joke. Lol. Nopalitos is not in the fanciest spot but is such a solid place for truly the best steak in Boulder. It's a chipotle/qdoba style but they have a great happy hour with tons of selections for margaritas and a couple great beers on tap! My biggest complaint: be open later!! I'd love to come by after work or a couple drinks, but hard to make it by 8pm. We make it work to come by at least once a week but would come by a lot more if they were open longer :( read more

The people are very nice and build your own breakfast burritos go crazy. Very clean! Overall just great

This is a great hole in the wall authentic Mexican Street food. You can sit on the back patio and enjoy the views of the Flatirons. Their street tacos had ample fillings! read more

Nopalitos is a solid place for your tacos and burritos. I have tried a variety of their tacos and their fish tacos and barbacoa tacos stand out. I also really enjoy their chorizo both in their tacos and in a burrito. The prices are great for lunch. If your in the mood for your Mexican food tacos or burritos this is a solid place to got and get your craving satisfied. read more

Such a fire breakfast burrito. Perfect before a day on the slopes. Also to the guy who didn't like the location because its a mall: have you ever eaten good ethnic food? Malls are the best places to find primo eats, and this one has a patio with a bit of a view of the mountains. 100% would come here again read more

Visited Boulder for the day for a hike and bike ride, and needed burritos to replenish the days activities! We had the pulled pork and barbacoa burritos and both were excellent! Super customizable and stuffed full! Their chips were also delicious - specially seasoned and not your average corn chip! Ordering over the phone was simple, they had our order ready quickly, the staff was personable and polite, and pick up was a breeze. Check them out! read more

Authentic Mexican, so flavorful, fun / fast casual! Breakfast burrito was ready quick and really one of the best I've had in Boulder. The vibe inside is so cool with music, decorations, bar, very friendly staff, and leads into big south-facing open patio! Can't wait to go back! read more

Always a great experience at Nopalito's for this guy. Everyone is so nice and considerate from the employees to the owner. I've had the mouthwatering Baja fish tacos, two ridiculously ginormous big ass burritos and the chicken flautas. All on different occasions and all delicious in every aspect of the taste bud spectrum. Oh and did I mention the amazing salsas and the fricken mouth watering churros???? Geez man I'm getting hungry!!!! You absolutely can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is obviously prepared with love and care. Go get yourself some Nopalito's peeps! read more

We did a staff lunch today and ordered Nopalito's on their website for delivery. They labeled each meal so there was no confusion (even the sides or sauces were labeled), everything was hot, fresh, and delivered on time. Thank you so much! read more

Fresh. Delicious. Fast. Friendly. You can tell the owner has a passion for quality and it comes right through to this place's food. Quality meats, quality veggies. Good recipes. Fresh chips, fresh guacamole. I was presently surprised to get six BIG shrimp in my burrito instead of the typical American standard- a five dollar upcharge for a couple small shrimp. This place is kind of in a weird strip mall- Pearl Street has some good food but this place would BLOW up if it were somewhere else. Stop what you're doing and go immediately. read more

Tasty taco shop! The fish taco were so crunchy and delicious, good ratio of toppings. Friendly staff, would highly recommend. read more

Nopalito's - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Amazing food !! I go for the veggie fajita burrito with chips guacamole n queso They need to have delivery!!!!!! read more

I love tacos so I know tacos and these are excellent. The owner and staff are really kind and the taco flavors are intentional and well Paired. Margaritas are on point. Highly recommend. read more

What an awesome new little spot right off 28th. Really well made Mexican and Latino dishes with serving sizes that will fill your belly and prices that will make you a regular here. The staff is always super polite and they have recommend a few things to me which are now my go-to options. If you need a quick and delicious bite I would head over to this place and grab some of the epic taste that is Nopalito's! read more

Food is good. Atmosphere ok. Inside a strip mall behind Sports Authority. A good view of the DMV from inside. The parking lot from the patio. read more