Came here for a patio lunch and had a great time. They allowed us to bring a dog on the patio and…read morewe had a lovely view of downtown Golden while we ate. I got their veggie montadas which was great! Stacked crispy tortillas with cheese and veggies. The side rice and beans were great too. I did pay for the added guac so that doesn't come with it but it was a delicious touch (but I probably wouldn't pay for the up-charge next time).

I went to a reception here -- this review is about their buffet. First of all the presentation was…read morebeautiful and the food was pretty darn good. There was fresh fruit and melon along with crudites and several dressings to start. As we moved down the line, the Rattlesnake Bites - cheese stuffed jalapenos, wrapped in bacon was exceptional. The sauteed mushrooms were wonderful. The chicken sate was a bit dried out, however, the house made picante and Verde sauce helped. Two different, tasty empanadas completed the meal. There was lots of food and plenty of servers to assist. Comfortable seating in a large private dining room. Overall a very nice place to be comfortable entertained.

AMAZING. OMG. Seriously. Are you a Mexican food lover? Do you like lovely slow cooked meats…read more(carnitas, barbacoa)? This place is OFF THE CHARTS excellent!! We are in Denver for business - and a friend recommend this spot. On our first visit (YES, we are here for only a couple days, but have been twice, so far...and plan one more visit before we leave)...we ordered the Al Pastor Tacos and the smothered Carnitas burrito. I am a HUGE carnitas fan...and this burrito was sublime. It's about the size of two traditional sized enchiladas (not too big)...had an amazing tomatillo sauce...with a wonderful pickled cabbagey thing on top. Seriously, every bit was moist and delicious. Baby had the Al Pastor tacos - which he pronounced "the best I've ever had." So, a couple days later we took my brother (local to Denver). This time, we took the waiter's recommendation (he is also the owner)...and I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla (which comes with Barbacoa "juice" and a nice little hot salsa) - SO great!; Baby had the "pork belly tacos" which, in his description, "Sublime! From a reluctant Mexican food person...those tacos were blessed." (He is Canadian and also not religious...so, this is unheard of...) We are in town for a couple more days...and plan to go back before we leave. We also purchased some of their salsas! Yum...all different, but lovely. No preservatives...just beautiful fresh ingredients. This place is a MUST GO! (Also, good and easy parking for our big truck) Nice outdoor seating with umbrellas! Super service. Our server clearly wants you to enjoy your experience. If I could give this restaurant a 10 star, I would.

Taco Tuesday was the night we visited. So many great varieties of tacos- chicken with mole…read more Quesadilla with cheese and potatoes. Steak. Mushroom- Cauliflower.' Apparently they change the menu weekly. Can't wait to return -- but I sure won't order the rice again. That was the only disappointment. Service was as quick and attentive. Nice outside patio for a lovely evening

We recently moved to the Golden area and have been on the hunt for a great Mexican restaurant…read more After trying a few spots nearby, Birriería Donna Maria has quickly become our go-to. The food is consistently excellent. We've ate here four times so far and haven't been disappointed once. My personal favorites so far are the enchiladas and the fajitas. In my opinion a lot of places tend to overcook the meat in fajitas, but not here. The meat has always been tender, and the seasoning is spot-on. The staff at Donna Maria are professional, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant space itself isn't huge, but it's comfortably sized, and we've never had to wait for a table. If you're in the Golden area and craving quality Mexican food, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The birria here is amazing, especially the goat birria. I've been here multiple times and also…read moreordered take out and delivery multiple times and I have to say this place does not miss. There's nothing better than a nice bowl of birria consomme. The best thing to do is to order the birria consomme or soup and make your own birria ramen at home. The broth is rich and tasty, and the meat, whether beef or goat, is fall apart tender and extreme flavorful.

The modern world forces a person to make too many final decisions. You must commit to a career, a…read moremortgage, and a twenty-ounce glass of alcohol before you even know if you like the taste of it. The Golden Mill rejects this entire high-stakes arrangement. Instead, they hand you a plastic card embedded with a microchip and invite you to wander around a historic, converted flour mill, conducting small, low-risk experiments on your own nervous and digestive systems. The mechanics are blissfully simple. You hand the host a credit card, they link it to a Golden Mill RFID card, and you instantly become a fully automated, self-regulating consumer. There are forty taps on the main wall downstairs and another sixteen up on the roof. They hold local craft beers, macro brews, ciders, wines, sake and even some premixed cocktails, all metered by the ounce. This setup creates a very specific kind of human delusion. When you are only pouring three ounces of a hazy IPA or two ounces of a heavy stout, your brain convinces itself that the laws of mathematics have been temporarily suspended. They have not. The ounces eventually conspire against you, and the tab can quietly evolve into a profound financial surprise the next morning. If you happen to get hungry during your experiments, there are five different food concepts scattered around the floor, covering everything from wood-fired barbecue and street tacos to sushi and fried chicken. If you are traveling with a group of friends whose dietary preferences have absolutely nothing in common, you can all wander off in different directions like stray livestock and reunite at the same table without a single argument. We took our glasses up to the rooftop patio. The view there is a strange study in scale. Below you is the rushing water of Clear Creek. Directly across the street sits the colossal industrial fortress of the Coors Brewery, churning out millions of barrels of macro-lager for the masses. There is a grand, quiet irony in standing on a roof, meticulously pouring four ounces of a highly specialized, small-batch sour beer while staring at one of the largest single-site breweries on the planet. When you are done, there is no agonizing wait for a server to bring a leather folder, and no competitive arithmetic over how to split the bill. You simply drop your plastic card into a collection box by the door and walk out into the Colorado night. The system automatically tallies your ounces and appends an 18% service fee to keep the house running smoothly. It is a wonderfully frictionless way to watch an afternoon accidentally become an evening.

This was our first time ever coming here. While the atmosphere was in fact great, the food was…read moregood, but the individual at the Republik chicken place offered awful service. We placed our order as directed, we weren't told that we'd receive a text or notification when our food was ready, we waited a solid 25 minutes when I finally chose to ask where our food was. It was in fact and had been ready but part of it was wrong and instead of fixing it she decided to tell me "Well I didn't hear that so I don't know what you want me to do". I couldn't even find a manager to tell this about. Probably won't be back sadly.

Awesome staff, delicious food, huge portions and so cheap. Everything is so flavorful. Not your…read morebasic, bland mexican. We drive almost an hour to get our fix. Must try.

This is a great Mexican spot in Golden and has become a staple in the work lunch rotation. Comes…read morewith good chips and salsa to start. I ordered the pollo a la crema. I accidentally ordered the dinner portion, and it's tough to tell from the picture but the portions were huge (in a good way)! I thought everything was great - the chicken, veggies, beans, and rice. The chicken had lots of sauce to soak everything up to clean the plate. I would definitely recommend and will continue to return. A great value - and would recommend the lunch portion unless you are very hungry or looking for leftovers.

Tucked right in the heart of downtown Golden, this cozy little spot is easy to miss--but absolutely…read moreworth finding. The space itself is quite small, with just a few indoor tables and some seating out front to people watch. What really stood out was the warm, welcoming staff. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh and hot. We tried the beef super arepa and the pork pupusa--both were packed with flavor and seriously satisfying. The only miss for us was the coconut lemonade, which leaned more bitter than refreshing. That said, it didn't take away from the overall experience. The menu is on the smaller side, but honestly, that works in its favor--everything feels intentional and well-executed. Definitely a spot we'll be returning to, especially to work our way through the rest of the menu.

This restaurant is the best!!!…read more I come here often and get their vegetarian arepa. The flavors are delicious, it's a nice filling casual meal, and it's not too expensive. The actual shop is quite small but I rarely have an issue getting a table. It's run by a cute duo and they work nearly all the hours. Also, they are only open for lunch hours. I wish they did dinner too but I wouldn't want the duo to overwork themselves.

Wow talk about good tacos this is a must go, these street tacos are big and filling. Carnita tacos,…read moreBison steak tacos and Barbacoa tacos are so good i definitely will be back.

Cute taco truck in a convenient location in Golden. Arrived shortly before it opened and they were…read morebustling to get things together x apparently a worker hadn't showed up ( which unfortunately seems to be affecting so many businesses in this day and age. But I must say, it was worth the wait. Vegan tacos were a hit. I loved both the pork and chicken tacos. A base of refried beans on the tortillas with well seasoned meats along with plenty of other goodies. We ordered a small guacamole and brought it home for a snack in the afternoon. Wow--wonderful. The small size was a generous portion. Only complaint - no chips with the guacamole and for $10 we should get a few. However--- it was great and Looking forward to a return visit!

Just visited Skywalker tacos on Golden Rd for the first time today. Had the smoked pork tacos. You…read morecan order a set of 2,3 or 5. 3 were more than enough for me. Each came loaded w generous amounts of fresh avocado, tomato, cilantro and shavings of pork. Their salsas are also a great addition and come included in the meal.