The culinary offerings are commendable, the service exceptional, and the ambiance is both pleasant…read moreand meticulously maintained.

Fast service and delicious authentic food. Had the enchiladas and hubby had the nachos…read more Surprisingly good as we just winged it during our travels. You get your own individual salsa bowl, too! Chips were good too. You can tell the workers all care because they were all working very hard and kept up with all our needs.

The food & margaritas are fabulous! I wish we could get this…read morein Texas! We had roasted corn & poblano queso, fajitas al pastor, & pick 3 combo, cheese enchilada, beef tostada, chicken tamale, all Delicious!! They only use queso blanco. For dessert fried ice cream and flan. So yummy! Fabi gave us the very best service.

Customer service was wonderful The drink menu book smelled…read morelike mildew And I had to wash my hands because it smelled bad. Food was great!!!! I had a pińa colada and it was meh. $15 not worth it. Barely any alcohol in it. Would I come back again?? Not sure. Overall it was ok

Wife and I went here for Taco Tuesday at the recommendation of several friends. I'm glad we did…read more Nice, roomy place, full bar available, plenty of seating too. They brought the obligatory chips and salsa to start . The salsa was good! The chips? Not so much. Wife ordered shrimp tacos (with rice and refried beans). I ordered ground beef tacos (with rice and refried rice beans. Wife really liked her tacos. Two huge tacos stuffed and good sized shrimp tails on them. She said she'd order them again. I was "so-so" on my beef tacos. They were huge but there was something about them that has me debating if I would order them again. I might go with the chimichanga next time. To be honest, I'm a Texan and it's been a chore finding anything to compare with Tex-Mex . This has been one of two that might come close. So I'd encourage anyone to try this place. I will stress CAUTION though. 1) If you use the side entrance from the parking lot. Be VERY CAREFUL!! There a 2 step downs at the door to enter the place. If it's sunny outside, you will have to adjust your vision quickly to the darker inside and trip over can easily happen. 2) the restrooms are in B a very narrow hallway and the doors are heavy and spring loaded. If you are like me, with a disability, it may be a challenge navigating all that so be prepared. Having someone assist you might be a good call. Have a great day!!!

Taco Mama - The Tamale Tip That Paid Off…read more We were midway through an early dinner at Cafe 1217 when a local picking up takeout struck up a conversation and started passionately recommending Taco Mama next door. Specifically, the tamales. You could tell this wasn't casual advice, this was a mission. So, naturally, we listened. On our way out of town toward Texas, we grabbed half a dozen to-go, planning to turn them into a road trip breakfast with friends. Risky? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely. Big hit. The masa was just right, great texture, good flavor, holding everything together without stealing the show. The sauces were outstanding, especially the red one, which brought a solid kick without overwhelming things. By the next morning, we looked like heroes. If you're in Hot Springs and craving Mexican food, this is your stop. Friendly service, a colorful, lively setting, and a patio if you want a little fresh air with your meal. And if a local tells you what to order... trust them.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but when you walk in the space is HUGE and has…read morethe cutest, eclectic furniture. Now what you really want to know. The food was phenomenal! I had the power bowl with steak. I could eat that everyday. So freaking good! The service was great too! I'm pretty sure it was the owners that waited on us. Don't skip it! You must eat here!

There was a long wait coming in, but we attributed that to how busy the place was, so we paid it no…read moremind. After being seated, and ordering food, we waited 40+ minutes for our food, for a total wait of almost an hour and a half. The service wasn't too bad, but it almost felt like we were being forgotten. The food was good. Well-portioned, tasty. Combined with drinks, our total came out around $80... while good, in my opinion not good enough to warrant such an excruciating wait. If you're coming through, I'd give it a try if it isn't too packed.

We were passing through and stopped here. The tacos were great! There were several that sounded…read moregood but we went with a grilled shrimp and the won ton tacos. It is an unassuming looking place but don't let that deter you. Staff were friendly, happy folks.

Passing through on our way home and stumbled across this gem. Staff were super friendly & helpful…read morewhen ordering as a newbie. Food was fresh, flavorful. Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside but very nice and clean inside! Will be back as my daughter frequently talks about the nachos she had lol

Finally!!! My husband and I moved from Texas to Arkansas about a year ago. We have been searching…read morefor a little taste of Tex-Mex since we moved. Tex-Mex adjacent would do. We found Colorado Grill and feel like we are in heaven. I had the lunch combo with soup and fajita taco. I had the Aztec soup which takes chicken soup to a whole other level. The chicken was cooked perfectly, still tender, grilled, combined with slightly crispy perfect fajita veggies - sweet peppers,onions, zucchini! My hubby had the lunch combo with a taco, cheese & onion enchilada, and tamale. He wasn't thrilled with the tamale, but the ground beef in the taco was seasoned just right, and the cheese and onion enchilada was wonderful. Oh, and the salsa? A red chunky salsa with a slow-hitting heat at just the perfect level (about medium). Our server was Zelta, and she was delightful. The atmosphere mimics the name - Colorado Grill, and the food definitely Tex-Mex style. We will definitely be back!!

Moved from Texas and finally found our Tex-Mex place! No other place here can match it. Really love…read morethe location. Easy to get to. There is parking in the back of the building. We're trying different things every time. So far, everything has been great. Christina served us and was top notch. We also really like the ambiance. The only thing that baffles us is the name... "Colorado Grill"..... we had no idea that they serve Tex-Mex. Really thought it was a bar and maybe served burgers. Feels like the best kept secret in Hot Springs.

We should have known as soon as we pulled into the parking lot to go somewhere else. The salsa…read moretasted sour as if it went bad. The queso was plastic tasting. The rice was buttere rice pilaf. The sopes were hard and dripping in grease. The burrito smelled terrible like the chicken went bad. The papusas didn't have any flavor. The tv was very loud and unnecessary.. I can't name one good thing about this place.. skip it and try the Mexican restaurant down the road. I guess the server and owner were nice but everyone of us already has a queasy stomach. AND we paid 50 dollars for 3 meals and some plastic cheese dip.. just don't do it.

Have not been here in close to a year and this little hidden gem is still perfect as can be. The…read morestaff and owner (Karen) is amazing. Fast service, affordable menu items. What I like lost is the menu isn't overly complicated. They have the basic meals and nothing more or nothing less. This is what makes their service superior and fast. They don't have to try and make 100 different menu item. There's something here everyone would like from the typical chimichanga to a taco plate. They have regular salsa and a spicy salsa. Whatever your preference you'll find it here. Stop by for a meal, a drink and a good time.

Low prices, huge portions, good taste. What else could you ask for? Best Mexican restaurant in the…read morearea. Definitely recommend!

I was expecting better food and atmosphere. Didn't live up to that…read more I had carnitas and was prepared for a great lunch based on a few reviews, but "meh". I drove 14 miles for that. I will say that the service was ok. But there was just a lot of good natured "relajo" in the kitchen which was a bit annoying, especially when you know Spanish swear words. Just rating it a 3.