Wow, this place is good. Menu is of good quality, highly imaginative, but not over the top inauthentic. Wife and I enjoyed pork belly, carne asada, and carnitas tacos. The beef was juicy and well-seasoned. Loved the cheese baked into the tortilla! The pork belly was a generous piece for a taco, had a tangy sauce, and I think some kind of spicy rub. I really want to come back for the rest of the menu. This may be my favorite restaurant in Colorado in the 14 months I've lived here. Atmosphere was also nice, though I'm not sure how it is during busier times. Note that while some reviewers have complaints about the service here, our experience was nothing but pleasant. Our waitress greeted us with a nuclear smile that was completely genuine, and was very attentive to our needs. read more

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Omg ... DELICIOUS!! Warning... make a reservation, this place is packed and has a lot of seating because it's so delicious... we enjoy chips and salsa with a salsa trio and it was so good. The guacamole is definitely made fresh. We enjoyed street tacos and they were so good. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. The ambience is wonderful, the service is the spectacular . I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Teocalli is hands-down my favorite restaurant -- no contest. I've been a semi-regular at both this location and the Arvada one since 2021, and I've probably tried just about everything on the menu by now... and I've loved it all. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the fact that everything is gluten-free is a huge bonus. The service has always been top-notch -- super accommodating whether I'm there with a big group or bringing my dog to the patio. And don't even get me started on Happy Hour... it's incredible!! Seriously, when I die, just bury me at Teocalli. read more

I would suggest making a reservation as we had to wait almost an hour for a table. The food was good, but if you are from the Southwest, it's not your typical Mexican or Tex-Mex offerings. Most notably, their carne asada is hangar steak. Nothing wrong with that, and it is clearly stated on the menu. But being from TX and AZ, skirt steak or flank steak is used. Hangar steak is thicker and more like a sirloin cut. They also do a different version of a chimichurri sauce, and if you order the carne asada quesadillas, you'll need to order the chimichurri sauce on the side (it comes with salsa). Their chimichurri sauce is light in color and creamy, but quite delicious! If I had to classify the food, I'd be tempted to call it "Hipster Tex-Mex". That said, I wouldn't mind returning the next time we are back in CO. read more

We headed down to Lafayette to meet the family halfway for my brother-in-law's birthday, and my brilliant mother-in-law decided to make a reservation here! They open at 11:30am on the dot, and we were the second group through the door with a line forming fast behind us. Thank goodness for that reservation! We were seated in the greenhouse-style room to the right with tons of natural light thanks to the sliding glass doors, and it warmed up pretty quickly even with the raging icy winds outside. Our server was on top of it, bringing water and margaritas and immediately taking our appetizer order. We got two orders of guacamole and the Esquites street corn with the thick tortilla chips. The Esquites were creamy and smoky, with a nice hint of spice. My husband and I "split" a few tacos (I could only finish half of my De Birria Tijuana Style since I had stuffed myself on appetizers) which included the Pescado Tempura Style, Carne Asada and Tijuana Style Shrimp. The favorite was definitely the shrimp that had a nice, spicy kick to it. The little ones got a cheese quesadilla which they weren't too fond of due to the crema included (they're two and four, so they're picky), but the rest of the family happily finished that off. Churros rounded out the meal with a Mexican chocolate and Mezcal cream, which were piping hot and the perfect cap to the meal. Bonus points - this restaurant has a completely gluten free menu for those who are Celiac or trying to avoid gluten. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! read more

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Exactly what you should expect from a modern (read: gentrified) Mexican restaurant. The service was good and went out of their way to check if I had a peanut allergy which earned them an extra star. The cocktails were amazing but the food was lackluster. For $15+ per entree (although most were closer to $20) I wouldn't eat here again. I'll might be back for drinks though! read more

Great service and margaritas! The quest fundido and salsa trio are favorites as well as the varied tacos. This is a solid Mexican restaurant! read more

Great selection for food choice and they are prepared fresh. Service was swift friendly. Busy during lunch hour and noise was moderate to high, sometimes making it difficult to hear the conversations. read more

My wife and I stopped in for a dinner Sunday evening and were very glad a friend told us to make reservations, which were convenient in Open table. This place was packed @ 6 and never let up the whole time we were there. It was quite loud and somewhat hectic with the busyness so not a very relaxing atmosphere. Though we still enjoyed ourselves. My wife has to eat gluten free so we were very pleased to see the gluten free menu. The food was delicious with ample proteins and reasonable prices. I Definitely ate too much but enjoyed every bite. The roasted side of jalapeños was super fun and shockingly got 3 large ones for $1. We didn't have any cocktails but I hope to next time as the alcohol selection looked really fun. read more

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this restaurant brings a more innovative, Mexican cuisine with the flavors of Mexico City. We ordered the queso fundido appetizer, chips and 3 salsas (charred habanero, macha, pineapple salsa), side of mole and heirloom tortillas, enchiladas suizas, and birria tacos plus margaritas. all the food was excellent. My favorite salsa was the salsa macha, my friends favorite was the word with pineapple. The chips were warm, crunchy and fresh. The Molé had excellent flavor and was also spicy. The enchiladas had very good taste, although I wish they'd had a bit more sauce. my friend said her tacos were excellent. I had eight grand Marnier margaritas, which was very good. Service was good. However, the server had no idea why they tortillas wear called "heirloom", so it would be great to let the staff know a bit more about the decisions behind the naming of certain dishes. In this case, does that mean that the cord is different than other corn?? I guess I will have to be back at this restaurant to ask someone else. Ha ha! Another great reason to go back. Food was honestly delicious and I would love to try other menu items. The restaurant was crowded and we got there shortly after 5:30 PM. I also saw signs for a happy hour with good deals on margaritas although I seem to remember that it eats only from 3 to 5 so I recommend you get there during that time to take that picture of those great deals. read more

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Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about this place! Menu is smaller than most Mexican places which to me just means that they take more time to prevent each item on the menu! I love Mexican food and my husband hates it but he happens to love this place! The Birria Tijuana style is our favorite and the Esquites we tried the brussels sprouts as well this time and of course they were phenomenal. Service is always amazing too! And the ambience is like the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. read more

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Had a reservation but got there early, so we went into the community room. Had a few really good margaritas and the trio salsa. So good! It's a small area but was still enjoyable. I would say flies were a nuisance so maybe get those twirly things to deter flies. Will definitely be back! read more

Great vibe here. Servers are thoughtful. And the tacos are to die for. The Tijuana Shrimp was my fave, dangerous! Good margs too. Also learned that the entire menu was gluten-free, which I don't have any restrictions but thought that was great because one of my besties has Chron's. Will be back soon, highly recommend! read more

After living in Lafayette for over three years, we finally got the chance to try this famous Mexican eatery! With full reservations all night, we opted for a four o'clock seating as I felt like some small bites. They have a great location right on Public Road, and you can opt for a indoor, patio, or roadside seat. We liked the rainforest themed covered patio. The staff was friendly and helpful, and filled waters often. Our waiter was nice enough to take something we didn't enjoy off the bill. Starting off with a bang, we got the "La Casa" (spanish for house) margarita, spiced corn bowl, dip trio, vegetarian nacho, and cheese quesadilla. Everything came out pretty quickly. Loved the dip trio. They have about nine options and it was hard to pick! Opted for a tasty red pepper cheese dip, a zesty tomatillo sauce, and a fairly mild and not spicy at all pineapple habanero. Loved the red and green, the pineapple was a bit tame. Chips were homemade and tasty, besides the ten or so that were served bunched from the fryer and undercooked. The corn bowl was a bit of a washout. It's cheap at six bucks, and pretty flavorful, but it's just too much corn! I wish it had some topping or bottom ingredients. Probably three cups of corn just in a bowl with two chips sticking out. Loved the vegetarian taco! With an avocado spread and other great toppings, and at only a few dollars, it's a solid choice. A bit too much cilantro, almost a half cup on it. The quesadilla was a bit of a low point unfortunately. Usually I get wheat based flour tortillas, with a hearty chew that heats well and takes melted cheese with earnest. They use a corn tortilla, which, like a corn chip in the microwave, ends up a bit too rubbery and can be very difficult to chew. They were accommodating and took it off the menu. The cheese was plain tasting and the dish could use some improvement. The margarita was bitter and not the easiest to drink, and we could only get half down between us. With a bill in the ten to twenty dollar range each, it is a fun choice in town for bites and relaxing atmosphere. We're vegetarians and may be missing out on the meat dishes, as they have a lot of seafood and steak on the menu others may like more. read more

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Gluten-free modern Mexican cuisine, all served in a trendy and inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends contemporary style with traditional charm. read more

Don't get the love for this place. It's beautiful I will give them that, they seem incredibly popular as we event at 8pm and it was still rocking. I asked if they a normal taco shell vs a street taco .... He said yes, I said wonderful ... I made it clear that I couldn't have cilantro added fresh to anything ( just don't like it) and it was on my STREET TACO (not what I asked for - see above) and my black beans so it had to go back ... also mentioned "I would like a standard taco size, I like the crunch" again, street taco was delivered. I asked for sour cream with my original order and had to ask for it 3 times after that. My friend ordered a beef taco and it came in the shell I was looking for. Not sure why chicken made it an issue My taco had multiple bones in it so I ended up not even eating it. Waiter spent time with at a table with young girls most of the time and we had to get his attention multiple times for refills. I was in town visiting so I won't be going back but kind of a bummer of an experience as it's one of my friends faves. I will say this ... their trio of salsas were delish and a must order! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Dinner while in Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Love this place. Everything is awesome but I will say the posole soup is stupid good. My wife always orders it and I'm thinking how good could soup be? Well, it's awesome. read more

The atmosphere of this restaurant is great, they even have somewhat decent parking which is a huge plus. They seem to have a large heated patio in addition to the main dining area. We had guacamole and margaritas in addition to our tacos, everything we ordered was amazing. The guacamole is a really generous serving, definitely enough to share! The house margarita was really good, too, no complaints. The tacos, they were amazing. Really reasonable prices for such developed flavors and generous portions! The birria and carne asada were my favorites, love all of the fresh cilantro, too. Service was great, too, really no complaints about this place. We had a great visit and look forward to more tacos. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Carne Asada, birria Tijuana style, and carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

Awesome fast paced Mexican style restaurant with a nice cool vibe. Service was great and food was even better. We had a large party so we were able to try out so many items and the restaurant was quick despite being busy. We had about a 20 minute wait, waiting area isn't too big so bundled up if you have to wait outside. Being right next door to the Chocolate Stan joint is a plus because that's a perfect place to cap off a great dinner. Will visit again. read more

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Outstanding Talapia and Tiajuana Beef tacos. We went for lunch on Sunday and had no problem getting a table. Service was friendly and attentive. Food arrived quickly and was excellent. Great place! read more

Great dinner, bit of a wait as we didn't have reservations and it was home coming night. Worth the wait. Our hostess was very personable and our waiter attentive. Great guac and chips. Enjoyed the brussel sprouts and fried a avo taco. Dad enjoyed the Pescadero. Husband like the carne asada plate. Will definitely be back! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Food and drinks are exceptional. Great variety of tacos, but not the usual fare. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The only drawback is the noise, if the restaurant is busy. But noise would not keep us away, the food is too good. read more

Ate here with my family to celebrate my birthday. Called ahead and made a reservation, it was a busy night but we were seated immediately upon arriving. The service was fast and attentive, and gave great recommendations! We had the enchiladas (both sauces were delicious), some tacos (10/10 recommend the carne asada taco!), and the quesadilla. We were very pleased with the food! The atmosphere is fun and lively. Definitely will visit again! read more

We are seeing many firsts, driving LA to NJ. Teocali chosen by friends of my daughter, who live in the area. They know their taquerias! Everything we had was awesome. We started with Guacomole with cheese and chorizo crumbles. I had the El Jefe cocktail and shebhad a mojito, both impeccable. BTW, it was chosen for having a gluten free kitchen, and there was never a flavor compromise! Between us we proceeded to taco of birria, pescado, pork belly and shrimps. Every pne delighful. Finale, GF churros. Who'da guessed that was even possible? Brilliant evening! read more

Look, the food here is excellent. Everything feels made to order, sauces and salsas are delicious, drinks are on point. Service has always been prompt, and while it isn't cheap, it feels worth it. Definitely a good spot for margs and queso. My primary issue with this place is the noise level. It's popular (so usually full) and it has very little acoustic treatment. This means it gets VERY loud. Like, "scream conversation at your date and leave with minor hearing damage" loud. I live close by, but I rarely visit anymore because of how much the sound bothers me. If you're less sensitive to sound, you'll be rewarded with a nice meal. If you're like me, sit outside, get it to-go, or visit at non-peak times. read more

I took out mole chicken dish. It was $19 but there were only 2 small wraps with shredded chicken. The mole sauce was good. The rice and bean came in a small container. There was a small moth that flew out of one of the wrap when I sliced it open so I didn't eat the second wrap. I don't think it's good value for the price. Not sure if I'll go back. read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. I met up with a friend on a Monday night, and it was surprisingly busy! We decided to start with the salsa trio. Our waiter informed us that we could substitute the guac for one of the sauces without an up charge, but we were charged a few extra bucks for this. The pineapple and traditional salsa were delicious. The guac needed salt. For my main dish I ordered the chopped salad. Some thing was missing - flavor. the salad dressing was a flavorless vinaigrette and the chili oil egg was nothing special. My friend said the chicken quesadilla was just OK. I'd love to give this place another shot and try something else on the menu as maybe we just visited on an off day. read more

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Been coming here regularly since they opened. Fabulous food and best tequila drinks around!

I wanted to like this place more because the food is really good and the ambiance is great. Unfortunately I have to knock the place down a bit due to service. We had a reservation and got to the table right away, but the waiter ignored us....a lot. We had to continually flag him down and he sort of seemed to give a bit of side eye to acknowledge that he saw us, but didn't care. When he did come over to the table he was really friendly so it was a pretty odd experience. I probably won't be back anytime soon which is a bit of a shame, but the food is really good, and the place is super popular. read more

Consistently good. Things I love are the tacos, the chips and the salsas. And, I could make a meal from the queso. Typically order their Mexican lager. read more

I cannot tell enough people about this place. Service is great. Food is impeccable. Drinks are fabulous. Make sure to get a reservation because they get busy every night of the week. My fave dish is the cheese enchiladas that are half suiza and half oaxaca. Delish. The most fabulous mole sauce I have EVER had. Please try this. I also got the trio of salsas and my fave is the Macha. It has peanuts and dates in it. I know what you're thinking "dates?! Peanuts?!" but TRUST me just TRY IT. I tried the Dama Maria cocktail and oh my god was it good. Want a yummy dessert too? Try the churros, they do not disappoint. I literally dream about this place. Taking some friends there tonight and can't wait to know their thoughts. (And maybe steal bites of their food ) Mentioned here: Enchiladas Suizas, Macha, Salsa Trio ok read more

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My family and I started going to Teocalli the month they opened. We've been regulars ever since and have never been disappointed. The flavors are robust, unique, and downright delicious. I love the virgin margaritas and the chicken quesadillas. There's many salsa choices to choose from but I really love the macha and the Xi Ni Pek. It's wonderful to go to a restaurant where I know that everything is gluten-free. My kids devour the kids tacos. I have chosen to host my birthday party at Teocalli with friends each year for a few years in a row now because the ambience is so amazing. There's beautiful porch lights, space heaters out on the patio and it's always clean and pleasant. The service is always good but it can get a bit slow when they are busy, which is understandable. Now if they would open up a Teocalli IV in NoCo... read more

Teocalli Cocina - Chicken quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

definitely unique place to go eat it was different from what we expected, but it did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you want something different, especially in the Lafayette scene. it was slightly overpriced. In my opinion however I would go back. read more

The fact that it's 100% gluten-free restaurant is phenomenal (I'm also dairy free) but the fact that the food is divine is even better!!! I also had the birria in the house margarita. My vegetarian & dairy allergic daughter had the tempura taco. She loved it! And my other daughter had the Tijuana birria! She loved it. We are big foodies and to find a place so affordable that also takes your allergies very seriously is like a gold mine! Can't wait to bring the other four members of our household to enjoy it with us! read more

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Trendy and yummy restaurant in downtown Lafayette. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I love molé, so I knew I had to try the enchiladas. I was not disappointed. The flavor was deep and rich. My friend has tacos, which also looked amazing. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely recommend. read more

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The menu is wrong. I cannot promote a restaurant that doesn't update the menu. Figure out the ingredients, if you are going to list them. And their salsas kinda suck. I won't return unless I am in that location and can't go to any of the other nearby restaurants read more

Greeting was friendly with a smile. Our drinks took 15 minutes; but we did have water. Really no sense of urgency during any part of getting service. Most of the staff hung around the bar with no real interest in thinking We were checked on once by our female server. We had to ask for sugar, salsa and sauces that were ordered with the meals. We just didn't feel for good about the whole experience. read more

Have to be honest that I was all set to leave a bad review after seating us took 45 min longer than they had said, and one of the women at the front desk wasn't very helpful or nice - but our waitress saved the day. She went out of her way to put in our order quickly, send our food out immediately and helped with our bill because of the start of our experience. The food was out of this world and the drinks were so good. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. read more

Wow if I could give this place 10 stars I would! I've been to Mexico City several times and that's exactly what this restaurant reminded me of! The food was great, the drinks were great and the whole atmosphere! Not only was the food good tho but it's so cute!!!! Literally reminded me of Mexico City and I loved it! I can't wait to go back to Colorado to go to this place again!!!! 10/10 recommend!!!!! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

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Authentic and fresh, salsas are always good but hard to pick my favorites. Sat at the bar as we did not have a reservation. Bartender took good care of us. Birria tacos were tasty. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado