The food was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was authentic Mexican.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was good. They gave us time to enjoy each other and the appetizer. We had the Tuna ceviche, Carnita deluxe burrito, Puebla & Oaxaca. They were consistently around filling our water glasses. Please don't pass up this diamond in the rough. Don't let the fact that it's attached to a gas station fool you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in you are now in the middle of Mexico.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is awesome!!! read more

Best Mexican food in the area hands-down by-far! Tortilla soup was great and plentiful. For entrees we had surf&turf relleno and shrimp poblano. Extremely flavorful and well presented. Service was great. Restaurant decor was fresh and nicely done except for the Corona beer flag strings in the middle of the dining room. Please get rid of that... ruins an otherwise great atmosphere. 5 stars! read more

Holy heck! This place is incredible! I feel like I found Colorados best kept secret. Like a speakeasy of Mexican food. It is beautiful inside and the food choices blow my mind! read more

I took a couple of friends for lunch this past Tuesday and had a very disappointing experience. I called and left a message a couple of days ago but they haven't returned my call. Everything was off, even the tableside guacamole that has been exceptionally good in the past had little flavor. The two different fish tacos I got were bland, needed salt at the least, and there's none on the table. For the second time the oil is rancid that the chips are fried in. It was disappointing. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a hidden gem! It is right next to the gas station but as soon as you walk in the building you are transported to a tropical paradise![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were very kind and attentive and the food was amazing! As soon as we sat down they greeted us with a cup of complimentary soup. We enjoyed the Queso Blanco, Ribeye Chicharrons, Molcajete, and the Crispy Rellano. We will be coming back here- our waiter also told us they do brunch on the weekends so we are excited to come back and try! read more

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Yeah, I reviewed this place before, but we get another one! I came up here again because I was craving their crispy chili rellenos. So, made a motorcycle ride of it. We can call this review a review of consistency. Because they are just awesome! I've been here a few times between reviews and they are always wonderful. Today's meal was my old favorite, the crispy relleno. An amazing pasilla pepper laden with love and flavor. Started with the chips and salsa. Today I had tomatillo, avocado jalepeño and roasted tomato salsas served with blue corn chips and chicharones. Washed down with a wonderful house margarita and a negra modelo. Service was fast, friendly and I was not in a hurry to leave. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have some traditional music playing, definitely a warm buzz at lunch time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I sat solo, so didn't have to worry about conversation level. Can't wait to come back again! Thank you, you're awesome!! read more

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Have been here twice for lunch and the food is fantastic! The shrimp tacos are the best!!

Armando and his staff run a phenomenal business! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the location is quite unassuming (next to a gas station on I-25), the interior is beautiful and the culinary options are unbeatable![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was absolutely delicious, and the menu is quite diverse & extensive. There's a dish for everyone here! I had the New Mexico enchilada - it was aesthetic beautiful, incredibly flavorful, and very filling. I'd easily make the drive from Denver to experience this wonderful Mexican cuisine again. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - New Mexico Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

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What a great surprise! Everything was perfect. Menu is unique. Look forward to coming back again.

We just found out about this amazing, happy, welcoming Mexican Restaurant, Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina. We are all plant based/vegan and it was so much fun to get to try so many wonderful dishes. Armando went out of his way to make sure we had a good idea of what was available ( there was quite a lot ) and saw to it , personally that we had a great dinner that we could enjoy. We will be back with the rest of the family/friends to experience this interesting place with GREAT Mexican food. We ant to try there other locations when possible. Believe me it is hard to find a good place to eat that is not a cookie cutter - restaurant... read more

This place is amazing. Due to the location you wouldn't think of popping in for their delicious food. They start you with Fideo rather than the traditional chips and salsa and it was perfection. I ordered the Mole and was not disappointed. The house margarita with guava was tasty as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is beautiful, with amazing service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will most certainly be coming back to this amazing restaurant. It gives you the elevated experience in an unexpected location. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Mole- chicken tinga - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

What an exceptional culinary gem! We flew into Denver and were headed north to Wyoming, craving some great Mexican food--and wow, did we strike gold. Nestled beside a truck stop just off I-25, [[HIGHLIGHT]]this restaurant is a surprising and delightful contrast to its surroundings: modern, upscale, and absolutely outstanding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the tableside guacamole, which was a show in itself--prepared to perfection with creamy, impeccably ripe avocados and just the right balance of lime, salt, and spice. For the main course, we shared the deluxe burrito with pork carnitas , and I don't say this lightly: it was the best burrito I've had in my life. The meat was fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful, wrapped in a tortilla that held everything together without being too heavy. I wish we'd arrived during happy hour because their margarita menu looked incredible--definitely a reason to plan a return trip. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the quality more than justifies it. This place isn't just a pit stop--it's a destination. Five stars without hesitation. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Burrito deluxe - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

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This restaurant was suggested to us yesterday by Pink Door Fabric. Right off I-25 on highway 52. What a wonderful place it turned out to be. Excellent food with a varied menu. Customer service was superb as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was fresh and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place will be a regular on our trips to Denver. read more

This place was actually really good. Doesn't have the best location (attached to a gas station) but as long as the food is good I'll be back. It was hard to decide from the menu what to get! Tacos were really good by the way. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside has great aesthetic and makes you feel like you are in a fancy building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is our new Favorite restaurant! We love the authentic food recipes that the owner Fausto has put togetehr! We've been a few times now and every time the food is Delicious and Beautifully plated! Great service always and the margaritas are tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't be put off by the location or exterior, once you step inside you'll see how beautifully decorated this restaurant is, along with great background music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I took our Work Gang there and everyone of them thanked me, truly Crafted Mexican food! read more

Amazing food !!!highly recommend! It was so good that I completely forgot to take pictures. We started with complimentary small cups of soup, which were absolutely delicious. I ordered the grilled asada, and I haven't stopped thinking about it since it was so good. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Was not expecting this to be as great as it did! When we drive up we saw a building attached to a gas station. Honestly hesitation set in but we are always up for an adventure. The outside does not do it justice. This place inside and food was on point. We were early and the only ones in the place BUT still highly recommend. First thing my husband and I both noticed was how clean the place was when we walked in. The ambiance is fun, festival, cheerful! The large rope light in the middle is very cool! We ordered the carne asada plate and a chorizo quesadilla. Both were very good. The asada was flavored very well and very juicy. Asked for rear and it was - thankfully!!! My husband doesn't usually like chorizo but he said he loved this one. We had the queso blanco and it was good. Price point was as expected. The ONLY complaint I would say is that they didn't have bottle CokeCola or CokeCola in fountain, at all. Husband is a CokeCola fan so that was the only down side. If you're in the area I HIGHLY recommend giving them a try. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Inside. Totally forgot to get pic of food before eating! - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

Don't judge this place by the exterior. The interior is very nice and the food is amazing. The service was fast and pleasant too. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

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The chicken flautas and the sopapillas are delicious! I came to this restaurant with a group of people, and we all voted for those two dishes as our top picks. The least favorite was the scallops, it had too much going on. Everyone gets a free cup of soup before ordering, that is such a nice touch. The Queso Fundido Artesanal is a great appetizer to share, perfect for fans of cheese. We opted for chips instead of corn tortillas. Great service, great food, and lots of parking! Their menu has quite the variety, I'm sure everyone will find something to enjoy. read more

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Great Mexican adjacent to a gas station right off of I-25; worth a stop if you're in the area. We had specials from the lunch menu (taco y tamal - excellent mole sauce), excellent flautas, and an okay tzotle (sp?) that we thought came with steak but was instead with ground beef. We also had fantastic queso blanco. read more

Honestly this was the best food I've had in a long time. Everything came out quick and hot! Bean - great. Rice - great. Chicken enchiladas- amazing. Asada fries?! A1. Would come back here again. read more

You'd never know Rumbo 52 was inside/attached to a truck stop if you didn't drive past the pumps to get to the entrance. This elevated Mexican experience is fun, delicious, and easy to get to. I've had the pleasure of dining at Rumbo 52 a couple of times now, and the service was a ten both times. Everyone is friendly, and you can tell they are passionate about serving great food. The atmosphere is also fun, as the decor combines traditional Mexican art and style mixed with a few trees and an upscale bar. I recommend the table-side guacamole to start the meal, as it was a hit with our group. Made to order and to your liking, this will not disappoint. As for drinks, the Margarita flight is a great way to try a little of all the flavors. They have a great selection of tequila and mezcal with a handful of creative cocktails. None of them let us down. Entrees: this is where you'll struggle to make a selection. They have a large menu; honestly, it all sounds great. The few items I have had, which are in the pictures, have been good. I had a few items that could have been better, but overall, I was satisfied. Those items were the scallops; first, they are a little on the small side for a scallop dish; second, one of the four was bad, just tasted really fishy; lastly, it was too busy. There are too many flavors for such a delicate protein. The other dish was the pork belly; it was excellent, but it was not tender. It could have used another hour of braising, but the flavors were off the chart. Overall, Rumbo 52 is a fun place to grab dinner and a drink with friends. The service is excellent, and the menu is exciting. Full disclosure: on both visits, someone in our party reported stomach issues after our visit. I can't say that it was because of our meals here, but it is a little ironic. read more

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Hidden Gem - Undiscovered Gold! Some friends just steered us to Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina in the truck stop on the west side of I-25 on Hwy 52 in Frederick. Not to be Snooty or anything, but this is NOT what you expect to find at a Truck stop. (It's actually a good stop, with good gas prices.) I'll say it: This may be the best Mexican restaurant I have ever visited in my life. With a dazzling menu, the food is fantastic, the house margaritas are super, the service is great, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's gorgeous inside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll be back! read more

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When this place first opened, we tried it out and thought it was very expensive. And it still is pricy but the food and drinks are really good and they have some pretty delicious flavors going on. Attentive, friendly and fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But PLEASE turn the music down![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I don't write many reviews on Yelp, but my dining experience at Rumbo 52 was one of the best in a very long time. As soon as I walked into the door, a waitress came right over to me and asked where I would like to sit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I chose a seat at the bar because they were packed. It was Monday night and most of the tables were full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as I sat down the bartender & co-owner immediately greeted me and we talked literally through my entire. He was cranking out margaritas and his house margarita was awesome! I asked him what he recommended, and he suggested the three enchilada meal which was absolutely beautiful when presented and tasted even better. Not too many restaurants place garnishments on top of their main entrees, but Rumba took the extra step to make my meal look like a work of art. I couldn't wait to destroy the beautiful food and that I did! I also noticed waiters and waitresses saying goodbye to customers that they didn't wait on. Not only did I have an awesome experience, I made a new friend! Thank you again!! read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Three enchilada plate with refried black beans, rice, and chips & 3 salsas. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

The atmosphere was delightful ! The people are so friendly , even more so with a tasty margarita. Completely fell in love with the chips and a crunchy fluffy chip and three types of salsa. My husband and I found the chili relleno so yummy. His was crispy relleno with medium green chili ( not as hot as he thought it would be but still very tasty) . Mine was a tamale with mild green chili on top, so tasty! Also had a chili relleono stuff with deliciousness. They add tasty side salads and soup. Elegant and satisfying Thank you Rumbo 52 ! Who knew a restaurant tuck away next to a gas station could be such a fanciful dream. We would drop in often except we live in Florida. But will stop on our way to the airport. Gotta try the shrimp. Oh ya baby. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Mountain sunset, with traffic lights , car lights - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

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Got the mezcal skirt mixta and it was awesome. The waiter stated that is our number 1 ordered item. Went for it. It came without me knowing the presentation was. I was impressed with every part of that dish. I got flower tortillas and couldn't stop eating it. We had a table side guacamole and that was awesome. We got tacos and all were good. You cannot go wrong with this place. They know what they are doing. And have a great flavor balance. read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Mezcal mixsta - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado

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Really enjoyed the server we had and the food we chose. Hot, fresh, delicious! The small cup of soup to start was a great touch. The restaurant was gorgeous and really unexpected due to being attached to a gas station. We loved the decor and the bar options. Knocked down two stars because the host was AWFUL. Young girl with a big attitude as soon as we walked in. She looked miserable and when we asked her how her day was, she rolled her eyes. She brought us to a dirty table next to a large, loud party and we asked politely to be relocated (especially since my parents have trouble hearing) but it seemed like an incredible inconvenience to her to sit us at a clean table instead. After she finally did so, she slammed down plates and silverware very aggressively and stalked away. Hosts should be the bubbliest employees in the restaurant-they're generally a customer's first impression and also often their last goodbye. This was the only negative part of our experience and really disappointed us. read more

I have been to Rumbo 52 a few times The first time was excellent... but it stops there. Today we waited 25 minutes just to have our drink order taken. We asked for someone to serve us after waiting. Our server was busy watching a soccer game. When the server came to the table he said... are you Ready to order yet? Like he was waiting on us?!?! I won't be returning. The past few Times I have been there I felt like I was putting the servers out. I really wanted to like this place. read more

If I could give them 10 stars, I would. The menu is so creative and everything our party ordered was SOOO good! The menu is really creative and I recommend the Molcajete Parrillada, Mezcal Skirt Mixta, and Carnitas al Cazo. The sangria was delicious too. The staff is wonderful - friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is really fun and pretty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm from California and have been to MANY Mexican restaurants, but Rumbo 52 is now my new favorite. Now how do I convince the owner to open one where I live?!! read more

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We went early for the Thursday special. 1/2 price apps and beer on draft. We don't drink beer but I had never been there before and thought a few appetizers would give a feel for the menu for follow up visits. The service was so bad there won't be another trip. Unfortunately I don't speak Spanish well and the employees that I interacted with barely spoke English. The server brought no knowledge about the food and there was an over abundance of staff. They were all just playing around behind the bar. Our drinks came quickly. The ordering process was painful and when the first item arrived it was good, so we ordered a second one to try something else. We waited forever, through a second round of drinks and it didn't show up. We ended up cancelling the other food, got our ticket and left. This place needs management! read more

Only been here once but really like it, a lot. Its just not close by but this is for sure a fun place with fantastic FLAVORS and CREATIVE food! read more

Authentic and delicious. The margaritas are available and wonderful flavors, although last time I was there they seemed a bit light in the alcohol. But still good. The flight of salsas is delicious, and they have a variety of chips. Recommend their tacos and fajitas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't let the outside of the building next to a gas station fool you. Quality place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food has always been wonderful here and drinks are great. I tell all my friends to go for the great food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Recently there has been a strange move to have extremely loud music and djs with bingo and forced karaoke?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's so loud you can't hear the servers or the people you are with, please please stop it!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love your restaurant but you're ruining it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I would give this place 10 stars if I could! Absolutely new favorite Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere inside is stunning, the service was amazing especially our waiter Bryan! ..and I can't say enough about the food! Everything was delicious and full of flavor! This is a must eat place for Mexican food and great margaritas! read more

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What the heck? I mean come on. This place is connected to the gas station but that was one of the best Mexican food meals I've had in a long time. I had the puebla & oxaca essentially a naked relleno with this rich creamy sauce and an excellent tamale. Tamales are usually dry and cover it with a lot of spice. Not here, it was amazing. And could i recommend the trio of salsas i had tomato, azteca, and jalapeño avocado. For $6. really??? I paid 8 last week at tamale kitchen for clearly bottled sauce. I'm telling you this my new favorite Mexican place on my way to the airport. Excellent. Highly recommend read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and very cute/clean inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband is celiac and the staff was kind and knowledgeable. We will be going back! read more

My wife and I had dinner at Rumbo 52 for the first time last night, and let me just say--this place is undisputedly the best Mexican restaurant in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was fun, energetic, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and on point throughout the night. The menu is a perfect balance of traditional favorites and creative, one-of-a-kind dishes you won't find elsewhere. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with fresh ingredients. It's rare to find a place that nails authenticity while also pushing culinary boundaries, but Rumbo 52 does exactly that. And the drinks? Incredible. Their cocktail menu is just as unique as the food. So many inventive options--it was hard to choose just one! This is the kind of place we'll be coming back to again and again. If you love great Mexican food and an upbeat vibe, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I was skeptical about the location (being next to an old gas station) but the interior was so nice and pretty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the rellenos! read more

Everything was amazing here!! We ordered way too much food to try different things, and it was all delicious and full of flavor. Queso Blanco, Al Pastor Quesadilla, tacos, margs... especially the margs, would re-order all! read more

Rumbo 52 Cocina & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Colorado