This is a credible and authentic Mexican food restaurant…read more Chips and salsa were plenty and they have spicier and tastier options than the house salsa. I had the specials which included Caldo de Res (Beef Soup). It tasted authentic and only had one thing missing, corn on the cob. It is in the rear of a Mexican bodega.

Food was horrible. There was dirt in my water. They never checked on us.Loud noises. i couldn't…read moreenjoy my food in peace.

Get the chilaquiles and thank me later! They were SO GOOD and the meat was very tender. We also…read moretried the nopal huarache and that was lovely as well. We were so glad we stopped. The decor and music was perfect for the vibes and the booths were so cute! Absolutely recommend!!

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.

What a great spot, one of the best patios I've ever seen. Everything is made fresh, the guac was…read morefantastic! Great job guys, I hope to be back.

Our waiter Jermaine was fabulous! He made great recommendations and even offered items that were…read morenot on the menu that he knew we might want! I would go here again.

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.

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!!

Colorado Grill was a good lunch spot when we were looking for a low-key spot in Hot Springs. We…read morewanted a spot that was casual, but with options for all food preferences and diets and this spot just far away from Main Street (and difficult parking) to fit those needs perfectly. We enjoyed the Parmesan Salad with grilled shrimp as well as steak fajitas and an enchilada. All portions were very generous and food was tasty. Salsa and chips pre-meal was also very welcome.

Definitely worth the visit. Salsa is made with roasted vegetables. Tacos are available on crispy,…read morehomemade soft corn and flour tortillas. The soft corn are some of the best we've ever had. The chipotle sauce was like a bbq sauce...very tasty. Carnitas had good flavor but could use a sauce, which they have options. The fried chicken tender on the southern taco lacked flavor. If you're a fan of fish tacos from Rubio's in California, these are meat identical flavor. The red snapper was fresh and flaky. And there's many more taco options. We had a training server but he was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and options. And then there's the margaritas. Had the hibiscus 'rita. Priced very well and better than other restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back.

This saddens me. I…read moreLOVE Capos. It is my go-to place for a la cart tacos and house margaritas. I've been there dozens and dozens of times. Tonight was different and something has changed. We got there at 5 and we basically the only table (4 people) in the main area. Ordered margaritas and guacamole, chips and salsa. None of those items arrived until 5:30. Ordered tacos and additional drinks which didn't arrive until after 6pm. When the food came it was incorrect and missing tacos for two of our guests around 6:45. When the bill came at 7 it was wrong in all kinds of ways. It took our waiter a very long time to correct and it was still wrong. At that point we decided to cut our losses and just pay it and depart. Something has changed. The food that came out was good. But the service and organization was the worst we've seen. Also. In visiting the restroom it appeared it hadn't been cleaned in months and months. The mold build up on the grout was terrible. (Photo included) I'm so hopeful things will change back and service, cleanliness and staffing will improve because this has always been my favorite place.

The atmosphere and ambience is awesome especially eating outside in front of the restaurant! The…read moreservice was great with an attentive manager visible and available if you have any service or food issues. The food is very good! The cheese enchiladas are scrumptious. The Carne Asada was good but the steak was grainy and a bit overdone (what is with the ton of onions all over everything) but the plate was good overall! Mezcal was awesome as well. We come yearly to Hot Springs and this is our first stop for dinner each time. Very much worthwhile!

This place is always a must when we visit Hot Springs. The margaritas are amazing and we always…read morehave attentive service. We love their fresh guacamole! It's not puréed to oblivion, but is full of chunks of avocado. The food always comes out hot and in a pleasing display. We are impressed with the variety of taco offerings, but have also ordered sandwiches, nachos, chimichangas, and burritos. The portions are always large and we always take home leftovers. Lots of people don't like that they charge for chips and sals, but their location makes it tempting to grab a drink and free apps and then eat dinner somewhere else. They have to pay staff and cover food costs too. My recommendation is the margarita flight-tropical, peach, jalapeño, and watermelon. I'm also a huge fan of the Quesabirrias, but the beef barbacoa and Al pastor street tacos are also great. The Diablos Nachos will make a meal for two. It pleases ages 10-50 every time!

Stopped by for lunch. We'd seen this place a bunch of times…read morebut never stopped. But we did this time. I'm sure we will be back. I'm a sucker for the ground beef chimichangas so,as usual, I ordered that. Wife had ground beef taco salad. Both were very good and the place seemed to having a very steady lunch crowd. We had the traditional chips and salsa. Chips could use a little more salt. Salsa was a first for me in that this particular recipe has a sweet taste to it. I didn't care much for it. The staff is super attentive and very nice. The restrooms could have been a basic bathroom but they added a "glass" fish bowl sink and nice decor. The owners pay attention to the slightest details. There is a plenty of room for busy nights, a full bar and a dining room for special events. In all we are happy we went. I don't think you would be disappointed.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, keep truckin. This place was subpar texmex at best -…read morethe decor and music was authentic but the food just wasn't it. Within 5 minutes of sitting down, 4 different people asked if we were ready to order. They were being tentative and kind, but it just felt very rushed and it wasn't even a lunch rush. Would not recommend the food for the prices either. The quality of the food is low end chain restaurant.