My family and I have been coming here for many years. Every time we come, the food is very filling…read moreand delicious. The portions were great, but this time the food wasn't good. The mole was just with a good spice but not tasteful. The salsa verde was super sour. I'm Mexican and I know when the food doesn't taste authentic. Idk what happened within the restaurant but something had changed. The service was okay. The ambiance was quiet and nice. Hopefully whenever we come back it's worth it.

I enjoyed some tasty steak fajitas here on a busy Saturday late afternoon. We were quickly seated…read moreand given complimentary chips/salsa - an automatic win! They had x3 different types of salsa at varying spice levels which were fun to try. The menu itself was plentiful, ranging from your standard tacos to fajitas, carne asada, seafood dishes, and more. The sizzling fajitas came out promptly and were delicious, complimented by rice beans, avocado, lettuce, and tortillas along with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes on the plate itself. For around $15, this place can't be beat. I also tried their horchata which was also tasty. Pro tip: cash is preferred at this venue, and there is a small Hispanic grocery store inside as well. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone in Hot Springs looking for a Mexican food fix!

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.

Skip this restaurant…read more Tamales- 3 ordered- two cheese and one chicken. The flavor was good but I truly struggled with the texture. The corn masa matrix was extremely dry and crumbly like breadcrumbs but I envisioned it to be moist and hold together. Chicken barely there and dry. The cheese- um I expected a nice gooey melted cheese but I received a very dry piece of hard stick cheese in the middle. We didn't care for the bean/ corn salsa. Seems to need more seasoning. Service was friendly and attentive. Wont be back.

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.

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.

1000 out of 10 definitely highly recommend it! It's wheelchair accessible for the people that's in…read morewheelchairs. It has friendly staff. I saw the manager mingling with locals. The food was great. The salsa was some of the best I ever had. My nachos were nice and crisp. None of those soggy chips. The food is very affordable,and very fresh. I also saw that they had a large variety of drinks/booze! My ice cream was delicious, nice and creamy. The churros were great soft with a little exterior crunch. Everything was just magnificent...... my waitress was amazing!!!!

Taco Tuesday meant we're in Hot Springs so we decided to try a new place for tacos. Capos Tacos was…read moreour stop and we questioned if it was opened at 3pm but they were. The place is across the street from the horse racing tack and was surprisingly much larger than expected. The menu is huge and service was friendly and great. The prices were reasonable. Sorry. I wish I took a picture of the menu. Probably online somewhere. Parking lot is huge and we could only assume that the place is jumping during racing season. My wife chose 1 shrimp taco and another with steak. She really enjoyed them both. I had 2 southern tacos (fried chicken pieces). We both took the crispy shells too. I liked mine but I'm still not sure about the crispy shells taste.maybe they needed to change the deep frying grease? I'm not sure. I was happy to see 4 different choices of hot sauce to choose from ( 3 of the 4 are home made and good). The moral of the story is that we both agreed to come back some time and try other things on the menu. It's worth the stop if in the area. I'd be interested in your review.

Service is amazing at this Ameri-Mex local eatery where great drinks and good eats are offered in…read morethis very clean restaurant across from the track! I heard these were the best tacos in town so I immediately thought of getting tongue, and goat tacos with a flame broiled Serrano. Nope, not the La comida casera that I was expecting. What I did get was solid fish, brisket and chorizo tacos. Great beans and rice and perfect Margaritas!! And Dog friendly taboot! Come get you some!!

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!

I have dined here several times and have never had a bad experience! Food is always great, service…read moreis fantastic and the restaurant is always festive! I've had the Street Tacos, La Ranchero, and the California Burrito and I've never been disappointed.

absolutely "10" from start to finish!! clean - great service- phenomenal meal!! LOVED by a Texan!!read more