I love this place for their cheap taco happy hour deals, $3 select tacos and empanadas (plus more for cheap prices). I normally don't like seafood tacos but I got the rock lobster which was crunchy and delicious and the el pastor tacos had the perfect balance of savory with a sweet touch form the charred pineapple. I also got the chicken empanadas, which was good but was missing a bit of flavor (or maybe some cheese inside ). They know how to make a great and strong margarita. Happy hour prices are $6 for original and $ for strawberry margaritas. I'm not sure if this applies to the full restaurant but it will if you sit at the bar. Bar staff were friendly and were able fully describe and recommend menu items instead of just saying everything is good when asked. read more

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Great happy hour and tacos. A nice atmosphere, not too crazy or loud. We were able to just relax and enjoy.

The service here is impeccable. Better than most five-star restaurants. Our bartender Andy was the best. We ordered almost the whole menu. Everything was crazy good, all salsa's, tortillas, sodas, drink mixers are made in-house. Must Eat places in Denver!!!!! read more

North County - Cheese dip, replace chorizo with tinga chicken - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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They have the best queso fundido I've had in a while. Also the entrees came out about 10 minutes after we ordered. We didn't even finish the fundido. I had the enchiladas topped with al pastor and it was just the right size. The entire staff was friendly and inviting. read more

Definitely gives off north county SD vibes, which is really cool. The tacos are tiny. The burritos are huge. The drinks are a decent size. Everything is on the pricey end. The flavors are definitely there. The service is fine; I wish they were a bit more attentive - the service was worthy of a place that serves $12 burritos, not $23 burritos. I really enjoyed their surf and turf burrito. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, the steak was cooked fine and all the extras were balanced and delicious. Overall, I will be back. I do wish their prices were more reasonable but I really enjoyed that burrito and the vibes were very nostalgic for me. read more

Wow! This place is awesome. All of the food was amazing, the drinks were really great too. They have bottled and canned drinks that they make on and offsite. After trying several we bought some to go. The tuna ceviche is basically a poke bowl - perfect meal for one or a shared app. The tacos were good, super surprised by how hot the bottled salsa was that was brought for the tacos. Can't wait to come back to this place. The service is good but they do add 20% service charge to every bill so there's no tip line on the check. read more

Food was good but service was awful. Server brought out wrong dinner for one guest, never smiled waited too long for our drink orders. It was very disappointing. read more

We we're definitely excited to check this spot out but found our food to be limited in spice and flavor. Also generally pretty pricey, $15 for queso is a lot! The queso itself was made with cheese that was so thick it was hard to dip our chips in. The fish tacos didn't have a ton of slaw either. Just not our vibe! read more

We had great food here. Taco Tuesday was perfect. Food was reasonable and tacos were fantastic. I didn't love the keto cheese tortilla mostly because it was greasy but all of the regular tacos were top notch. Fun atmosphere too!! read more

The food was okay, the service was terrific HOWEVER. On a beautiful Monday evening the manager would not "seat the patio". There were customers on the patio already and after we were sat inside we saw a server seat on the patio. We asked our server why? She said she had NEVER heard of that before. The host/manager lady simply said "I am done sitting the patio? Ummm we went here to have drinks on the patio, it made entirely no sense. After all this rain you would think a restaurant that has patio seating would love guests wanting to sit outside when. Terrible. read more

Omg amazing! I'm so upset we haven't tried this place until now since it's just down the street. This is definitely our new go-to. The food is SO unbelievably tasty and the portions are giant! I got the california burrito and I could only finish 1/4. Looking forward to reheating this for breakfast and lunch haha! It had perfectly cooked carne asada inside, cheese, fries, tomatoes, and avocado so was juicy delicousness. It also was smothered on top! The back bean and carne asada torta was awesome per my fiance, and also massive with fries on the side. Friendly service and a cute heated outdoor patio. read more

North County - Torta with au jus - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I had pork enchiladas. It was amazing. The service is great. The atmosphere is good. Everybody here is very attentive, and they deliver great food and service. Chelsea was my server very attentive. Makes you feel very relaxed as you enjoy your meal. read more

North County - Cheese enchiladas with pork amazing flavor - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Little taste of home! My husband and I came here for happy hour because we miss a little bit of San Diego. Although I am not from North County San Diego, its the closest thing to home! Read the reviews here and it seems unanimous! Obviously we ordered the carne asada fries and my husband missed it so much that it just warmed his little heart lol. Great dedication to one of San Diego greatest foods! Definitely the ingredients are better than what you would get at a Roberto's in San Diego, but I'm not complaining! I really like the ambiance/environment here, it's super chill. Staff was really nice and the happy hour drinks were tasty. I think we'll become regulars here. read more

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We joined friends for brunch today for our first visit to North County in Lowry. We ordered off the brunch menu and enjoyed every bite. I was surprised at how I uncrowded this establishment was at 10 am because they have a great menu, authentic and delicious Mexican fare, great and accommodating service and a nice atmosphere. I had the egg white vegetarian omelette with al pastor and hash brown potatoes and it was delicious but too large a serving for me to finish. We passed on alcohol but they have a nice and appealing selection of recommended drinks. I suspect it's busier at late lunch and dinner but you are missing out on a terrific brunch! read more

I love this restaurant. It's nestled in a cute part of Lowry within walking distance to many places, including Lowry beer garden. The food is delicious! read more

North County changed hands sometime around the time of Covid. It's remained delicious, but I personally can tell a difference. I haven't had a dish there that wasn't good. Their Bloody Mary recipe is delicious as well. read more

Used to love this place, great service and food. We went in last week - no hostess to seat us, so we sat ourselves down. Eventually someone comes running over and says we can't sit there as the table has been booked - FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF later. I think we can eat three tacos in 90 minutes. Waiter messed up our drinks order. Tacos seem a lot smaller than a year or so ago. To top it all off, they now have an inbuilt "service fee" of 21%. They didn't tell me that so I ended up tipping them for appalling service at 36%. Will not be going back. read more

The guacamole had no flavor and the cauliflower taco was tasteless also. Shrimp taco was good and the chips were very good, Service and ambiance were just fine. If you're looking for Mexican food, it is not. read more

The food flavor was decent but I can't get behind a place that costs me $85 for a dinner for 2 (with only 1 alcoholic drink) and we still leave hungry. The street tacos were TINY. Not your average street tacos that you can get everywhere else in the Denver area. I'm usually set on 3 street tacos and I'm satisfied but these were so tiny that I wanted at least 3 more. I didn't order more because the price of these tiny tacos is a little ridiculous. They pre add their tip on to every bill of 20% FYI read more

This place needs to decide if they want to be hip and trendy without an ocean nearby or just serve up good food at a good price in a landlocked state. The California vibe is fun, but being overpriced with food that is just so-so isn't my idea of a good time. read more

Drinks were not properly made. I guess a margarita would maybe be ok but any other cocktail was the wrong color and came with salt or sugar on the rim which is not "a thing.". Food was served cold, well, barely room temp and was below average. Enchiladas ordered with chicken and the chicken is outside the enchilada because the enchilada's are pre-made. UGH. Never again. read more

I love North County! Our favorite is to ride bikes over drink a few adult sodas and nachos or ceviche on the patio! The vibe is relaxed but up beat, food is great and really fresh! Their flavor pairing is done well! They even have a taco with banana chips that I was skeptical about but to my surprise it was great! I don't know it would be my go to taco here because the rest of the menu is so amazing but, it's a must try at least once! The staff is always good. Not over the top nice but efficient yet authentic. Which for me is a win! My favorite part of North County is their drinks! They are really fresh, not too sweet and well served in the realm of booze! Not burnt and not recommend for sippy cups just right for the Friday night adult bevi! read more

North County - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My new favorite place in Denver!!!! The food was outstanding, service was even better!!! Walked in at 10:01p and although the kitchen closes at 10, they allowed us to order, which I thought was a stretch, thanks again!!! Sat at the bar, David was our bartender, he was nice and friendly! The shrimp and crab enchiladas were soooooooo delicious!! And I'm always skeptical when it comes to mixing Mexican and seafood together!!! My friend got the Blackened shrimp po'boy which was also pretty good!! The French fries were probably top 5 in life, so crispy! I'm coming back!! read more

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I live in the Lowry area and have eaten at North County many times. I actually gave them a decent review in 2016. The one thing that is evident over the last few years is that they simply cannot hire and keep good waitstaff. There is one waitress who is a staple but other than her, we rarely see a familiar face. I don't know if their staffing challenges are due to the fact they charge a 21% service fee instead of using a typical tipping structure or what. Regardless, the service really suffers here, as is evidence by repeated visits over the last year. I had lunch there today and ordered the mussels. They were all entirely too small and there was practically nothing to them. The kitchen should never have sent them out. When I called the waiter over and explained most of them were inedible, he just looked at me like "and your point is?" He did agree to talk to the chef who agreed they were too small. I ended up eating something else and leaving but at no time did I feel anyone (i.e., the person who greeted me, the food runner or my waiter) were in any way happy I was there. No one checked on the food and I was never asked if I wanted another drink. They took my silverware when they they took the mussels back to the kitchen and never replaced it. They comp'd the mussels but did include the cost when calculating the service fee, so I tipped on food I didn't like and didn't eat. We were regulars when we moved to the area in 2015. Unfortunately, over the years we've watched them lose their mojo and end up offering a dining experience that's uninspired on pretty much every level. I just can't justify another visit to North County when Denver has so many restaurants that are working hard to ensure they meet the basic tenets of hospitality (greet the customer or tell then you'll be with them asap, check on the food, see if the table wants anything else, thank the customers, etc.). You know, all the things a strong management team would ensure were being done. read more

The tacos, empanadas, and margaritas are delicious!!! I could have 20 tacos!!! Great service! And the ambiance is calm and welcoming! read more

North County - Tequila options! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a cute little spot and it was hopping when we came for dinner. I highly recommend you put yourself on the waitlist via Yelp! The restaurant has a nice outdoor space with heat lamps. The restaurant felt full, but the noise level wasn't too loud. This isn't really a restaurant that's trying to cater to two tops, I think all of the tables can seat at least four people, but we were happy to sit at the bar, which is well-staffed. Their drinks are good here, and not too expensive. My fiance got the poke burrito and loved it. I wasn't feeling terribly hungry so I ordered the mussels and fries - the dish had a nice Mexican twist. I can't speak to the tacos, but they all sounded amazing. We'll definitely be back - this is a fun MexiCali restaurant. read more

All I wanted was nachos... I've been a good girl and I deserved some freaking nachos. Where do I even start? $20 for pulled pork nachos?! Come on bruv... the thing is, I don't mind paying big bucks for good food, but this.... (face palms) this was ridunculous, it looked ok but the nachos tasted stale, it was topped with kinda melted pre packaged cheddar cheese, what tasted like canned beans and really old tasting shredded pork.... I had such high hopes for this place but I'm so disappointed I don't even know if it's worth trying anything else on the menu. I swear I just wanted nachos...I would have settled for average nachos. read more

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Amazing tacos and other treats inspired by a Nor-Cali take on Mexican food. We are regulars here and absolutely love every experience at North County. In the summer time we enjoy their tasty sodas and taco plates (with various options for tacos) on their spacious and floral encapsulated patio. For colder months, we love their enchiladas (tacos, still, of course!) and their quesadilla while enjoying their beautiful bar top. The greenery and overall ambiance tops off the wonderful food and drink options that are available. We love North County and if you are regulars like us, you know how friendly, kind and responsive the staff is. We love this little gem! read more

Used to work on this side of town and would frequent North County often for lunch. Super solid coast Cali food and great service. Stopped by recently for a mid day lunch and same exact service and level of food. Great spot. PS the little house bottle cocktails are delish. read more

Tonight was my first visit and I definitely will be back! Their east coast mussels are fantastic and the grilled shrimp tacos are to die for. I'm drooling just thinking about it. read more

This was a nice spot the service was great a fun evening out in the neighborhood great tacos good margaritas and fun ambiance overall will be back to try other offerings . read more

Best Al Pastor Taco I've ever had. The menu is a bit on the pricier side, definitely a "let's go out" kinda place, but overall I was really happy with everything! If you're around and want a bit of an elevated taco experience, give it a shot! read more

Server was incredible. Explained favorites to three people in our party. Food was delightfully presented and tasted great. Tuna Ceviche was epic and fried fish tacos in the top three of best I've had. We will be back for happy hour soon. read more

Very poor experience for lunch yesterday 9/4 which is super disappointing because the last time I went there, my friends and I had a blast and the food was really good. Before ordering we noticed the music was extremely loud (we were sitting outside) and we could barely hear each other at our table. My mom and I ordered the breakfast burrito. I asked for no cheese and the green chili on the side. When they arrived, my mom's burrito looked really good and had tomatos, and green onion on top of the green chili. My burrito had zero toppings and was at least an inch shorter than hers (we ordered the SAME burrito). Mine also arrived with cheese on the green chili. They did take it away and fix it (maybe just scraped the cheese off?) The burrito itself was mostly eggs, a couple soggy "hash brown" pieces and a few fatty bacon bits. According to the menu it was supposed to have salsa inside as well. I think I found two tiny pieces of tomato in the whole burrito. If I'm paying $15 for a breakfast burrito, I'm expecting it to be delicious, but this was not good at all. The waiters (one was training) walked past us a dozen times and never stopped to ask how the food was or how we were doing/ if we needed anything. My friend wanted Tabasco sauce and we couldn't find anyone to ask for some. Our water carafe was empty and never got refilled. Really disappointed in the whole experience. read more

Awesome tacos, amazing beverages, consistently great experiences every visit! Really clean & well designed with kind staff.

I found this place absolutely incredible. We were pretty early to our resveration, but the wonderful hostess got us a spot at the bar quickly. There the bartender was very busy, but gave us consistently quick service. Then we went to our table and had amazing dishes. We tasted about 6 different tacos and then got the churros. Incredible and will be coming back! read more

Cheap compared to how delicious the food is and the staff is great with kids. Plenty of parking. We love this place.

The host Henry was very energetic and got us seated right away. Our server Cooper was fun and informative. Wonderful night!

I love the wide array of menu selections from tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads. The nacho appetizer is honestly a great shareable meal. Happy hour deals are great and so are the margaritas. I love the vibe inside. Parking gets really full but you can park across the street at the gym. Always a pleasant experience. read more

Overall a solid location with consistently good food, & though some menu items are just OK, this place still sits as a go-to in Denver. I prefer their brunch, though they do a bunch of great specials, such as their Happy Hour Menu is AMAZING. - Strangely I am not a huge fan of their bacon ?? - Their Pork Green Chile Huevos is a must, and get their two house made sauces with it. - Don't miss out on the crab cake benedict, but the breakfast enchiladas fall a little flat. - Their Chicken tortilla soup is a must try, & Taco Tuesday fo'SHO. - Their Fish & Chips is sadly a bit blah and I am not sure how it ends up as a special for TWO nights, unless I just got it on a bad night. - Substituting gets pricey, and their side salad is majorly skip'able. Otherwise, service is usually pleasant, and this makes for a great spot in Lowry, that would also fit in great in the downtown scene. read more