yummy food, very good service. i went here with my daughters and they also had a kids menu which was cool

Ordered food driver went to pick it up at 4:56 they closed without giving the driver my order or refunding me what kind of restaurant makes a order and closes early read more

We've been here a few times and it's always been a pleasant and delicious eating experience. First off, their location is right on the corner but kinda hidden so pay attention. Parking is tight and can be limited at times. The ladies working here are one of the nicest we've met. Food: So far, we've tried their tacos, gorditas, and tortas. The beef types were ok, tastes kinda cheap so we decided to stick with pork choices after our first visit, which are all flavorful. They also offer complimentary chips and salsa for starters. My absolute favorite thing on their menu is this mysterious fruit milkshake, that one of the waitresses introduced to us on our first visit. Sadly, she couldn't tell me the combo of fruits that she used in English, and I don't know many fruits in Spanish. Every time I go there, I'd ask her or someone else to try to recreate that concoction but it's never the same. So I guess I'll forever craving that unique mysterious flavor. Bottom line is if you and yours are into questionable-looking eateries (from the outside) that offer authentic, good and reasonably priced Mexican dishes, this place is for y'all. read more

Hey Yelpies! If you're looking for a birria spot, look no further. This family-owned restaurant deserves a check-in. They're the sweetest family ever and you can tell they pride what they serve. The food is always great. The ambiance is low-key and comfortable. Support your mom and pops!! read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Caldo Birria - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The bacon breakfast burrito and watermelon agua Fresca are my goto. They have good service and good consistent food. Some times there's a wait but it's 100% worth it read more

Good food, great service. Would recommend to anyone looking to get some good Mexican food. Best service I have ever had at a joint like this read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Good food, great service - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Phenomenal food and service! Cannot recommend enough, this is quality, family owned food cooked with soul and love!!! Do yourself a favor and try this place out! read more

At first, I thought this would be a typical taqueria and in some ways it was. The food was fresh and portions generous. Tacos for $2.50 each were mounded high with meat. Nonetheless, there were a few surprises that will discourage me in the future. The default for burritos includes lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and mayonnaise (including an extra cup on the side). The burrito is simply rolled, with both ends open and cut in half. Although they have a deep fryer for French fries, they do not offer chips. And the only sodas are bottles, with no diet options. read more

Friday January 3rd 2014. Early Dinner. Time was about 18:48hrs. Yes, this a tiny hole in a wall establishment. Yes, you can seat down and wait for the staff to give you the menu and take your order, OR you can order at the counter, then seat yourself. The Dining area can seat and fit like about 12 to 15 people, the Max at one go, though I cannot deny it would be a tight squeeze. Hubs and I like the complimentary Chips and Salsas. The Salsa that they provide was indeed mildly spicy with chunks of tomatoes or peppers to our liking. You can also get your own concoction of Salsa from the Salsa Bar though I cannot deny, the "orange" one seems like Chipotle or Roasted Tomatilo are more spicier to my taste bud. We ordered the following items : * 1 Lengua Taco ($1.49) * 1 Barbacoa Taco ($1.49) * 5 Beef Asada Taco @ $1.49 each - ($7.45) * 1 Smothered Beef Asada Burrito ($4.25) + ($1.49) * 1 Mexican Bottle Cola ($2.25) The total cost for our Dinner with tax was $19.73. We waited for abit, since before us, there is a patron who opt to have her order to go. While we were there, there are like about 5 to 6 other patrons, 3 of which opt to dine in, and the rest opt to have their orders to go. The Tacos comes with Diced Raw Onions and Chopped Cilantro. My order of Barbacoa and Lengua Tacos were just A-Okay. The Barbacoa is over-cooked that I don't think I can taste any "meat" in it. The Lengua Taco was a little bland, no flavor at all, though I cannot deny the Lengua was cut into edible chunks. How I wish they could at least "fry" the Lengua a little longer, to make it more crunchy for my taste bud. I like the Beef Asada Tacos the best from this establishment since I get the chance to have 2 of those. Hubs said the 3 Beef Asada Tacos and his Smothered Burrito was just A-Okay too. 3 stars at best. May return when needed. From the conversations we had with the staff at this establishment, she also runs the Juice Land which was like 2 doors away behind this establishment. May visit that establishment when in need of Mexican Fresh Juices galore! Tortas Y Tacos El Chino 796 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011 Tel : (303)-360-8765 @4/2014 read more

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As part of my search for the perfect burrito, I stumbled upon El Chino after a medical appointment in the area. I ordered a standard breakfast burrito, eggs, potatoes and chorizo, and it was AWESOME. Will go back to revisit the rest of the menu very soon. read more

It breaks my heart to have to write this review. Because I have been recommending this place to everyone I know. I absolutely love their tortas ajogadas. I've ordered multiple times in the past since Covid, and while the hours are irritating, I understand that like everyone else they are understaffed. On my recent visit, I spoke with the cashier who told me there are only three employees, which is why they have such limited hours. I asked about the Birria, and was told it's beef and not goat, and to be completely honest, I'm a stickler for authenticity for the most part. I love fusion cuisine's, and plays in mixes on traditional dishes... but if you're going to serve a traditional dish, then I feel it should be traditional. That being said, I ordered a torta ajogada, and unlike in the past, I was unable to choose the protein... not a big deal. So instead of a shredded Barbacoa, I got the on menu Carnitas version. I feel like when a restaurant has it as their set menu item then you should probably give it a try. Unfortunately, the Carnitas were tough and dry, and the oil was stale. At first I thought I was imagining it, but you could definitely taste it. Because of this, I can't say that I will ever go back again. Being short staffed is one thing, but using product that is past it's prime is entirely another. read more

Food is amazing. Small place. Strange hours. Awesome food and fruity drinks. Highly recommended

Not in this area often, but we were craving a breakfast burrito on the way to an event. The waitress was very nice , but didn't really speak English. The chef was listening in, so we got what we wanted. The burritos were spot on! Zero complaints. Place is small and intimate. No rest rooms. read more

Im definitely not the kind of person to go out of my way to make this kind of post or "review" but this place got the worst tortas in Denver ! I know a lot of us come to this place thanks to TikTok but it's definitely not worth the drive ! I'll prefer to walk the 900 FT to the Burger King across and get a whopper lol , the "aguas frescas" aren't even aguas frescas lol they are like slushees smh ,we waited about 20 mins for our tortas and got 2 wrong orders before we got what we asked for , this is the picture of a torta de carnitas , what you see it's all you get ! Food has no flavor either smh... BTW this 2 tortas and 2 "aguas frescas" we're almost $40 read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Torta de Carnitas lol , puro pan !!! - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

The tortilla chips must be on the radar of the DEA as they are Extremely Addicting and cause one to crave them uncontrollably when they are not around. You will find yourself thinking of them... but wait, there is more on the menu than chips and fresh made salsa! Tacos, Tortas, mulitas, burritos! Flautas! tamales! all so good and the tacos are $1.49. how can you go wrong? And if you are like me, you will over order and have one of everything. Don't worry the people with their families at the only other 5 tables will understand when you go crazy and eat the menu. The menu and the staff are mostly in Spanish but I can point so it all works out great. Don't forget to try a fresh made smoothie that is large enough to drown in. Overall a must visit regularly! read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Sorry, we ate it before the flash went off. But it was chicken flautas Tamales, barbacoa tacos and al pastor mulitos. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Used to be a decent place to eat but since Covid they change the times without posting and get rude when you walk in and they think they're closed but their business sign says open and it says 9 AM to 5 PM and they're closed at 3 o'clock I'll take my business to Santiago's foods better anyway read more

Small place.. Probably seats about 20 people... Straight up hole in the wall. But fantastic food, FREASH juices, and great salsa bar. Had the torta.. Well worth the stop read more

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I was introduced to this gem of a restaurant a few years ago by a coworker and I have been going back ever since. No matter what time of day it is or how busy they are, I've always been treated like I was walking into someone's home and sharing a meal with them. As a white dude from Denver, the experiences I've had here reminds me when I've visited restaurants south of the border and had the same level of hospitality. The food is exactly what you'd expect out of an authentic Mexican restaurant: fresh, tasty, spicy, and filling. I've never had a bad experience at this place but my word to the wise is to always get a horchata to drink (in case you can't handle the awesome red sauce). The only negative thing I could possibly say about this place is that the parking lot is pretty bad. There is hardly any parking and you will get your door's dinged if you aren't careful. There is off the street parking just around the corner, which is always where I try to park. Bottom line is if you want great Mexican food for not a lot of money, go here and you will be coming back for years. read more

Just enjoyed some chicken tacos on my first visit to Tacos Y Tortas. The people were friendly and the food was delicious. The salsas were all spicy and flavorful. Only knock I have is going in to make a to go order, when asked what I wanted, there was no menu visible at the counter. Luckily I knew I was jonesin' for some tacos so it wasn't a big deal to me, but a menu available for to go orders would be nice. Will most definitely be going back for some affordable tacos! read more

One of my go-to faves! Their food is delicious whether to sit in, take it or have it delivered. Always friendly and clean. Aguas frescas are on point. read more

Very good and well cooked food the only thing it's a little expensive I got 2 chilaquiles and came out to almost $40

My husband and I have been long-time Tortas y Tacos fans; even when we moved out of state, we visited this hole-in-the-wall establishment each time we came back to visit. The food and the family atmosphere is unlike any other. Although most people might pass by this restaurant without thinking twice, we first tried it over ten years ago after someone recommended the tacos. We recently moved back to Aurora, so today we hit up our go to taco spot for takeout. The staff was warm and friendly, like always. The family that owns it obviously keeps up their wonderful reputation, because almost every table filled up while we waited the 5-7 minutes for our to-go order. The place is small but that allows the restaurant to keep its homey, authentic feel. Everything was as delicious as I have come to expect from this place. The tacos were fresh, with tortillas freshly steamed on the griddle and the perfect amount of pico de gallo and house sauces on top. We got tacos el albañil, al pastor, y tacos de pollo. El albañil is beef and has always been my favorite, but all of them were fabulous; for under $2 each, it is good on your wallet and your belly. We got a couple of tortas to share among the family, and the milanesa and adobada tortas. The bread was fresh and the toppings just right. I love that they have a condiment bar where you can fill up containers of various sauces and toppings, but the food is amazing even without. When my husband mentioned that it was his grandpa's birthday, they recommended the chocoflan (chocolate cake base with flan on top that is ridiculously delicious) and after we bought one, the owner even slipped an extra slice in our bag on the way out. There is nothing not to like about this place. It's the type of family-owned and operated establishment that I want to support in Aurora, especially because it defies the new trend of overpriced tacos and pretentiousness. We Tortas y Tacos el Chino! read more

We've been here multiple times and the food was good. Lately the food hasn't been up to standard. We got served bad rice, it was sour and it smelled like it had gone bad. The meat was rough and chewy. read more

I love eating here, it shows they close at 5pm on Tuesday, we show up at 3:45pm and there's girls just sitting at the table, door isn't locked and once we walk in they say it's closed. Food is super expensive too, at least upgrade the restaurant location. read more

Good food but super tiny restaurant. The tables are too close together and it isnt suitable for a large group. If you eat here, consider take out. read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I was on the hunt for tortas on Peoria when I happened upon Tortas Y Tacos El Chino. Located at the northeast corner of Peoria and Del Mar Circle, you'll find this tiny, bright shop with plenty of parking. The menu is primarily in Spanish, but English is provided, which is fantastic because my Spanish is really, really rusty. I ordered a ham torta to go, which was severed up a few short minutes later. Yum-o! Jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, avacados, and lettuce spiced this torta up. Really quite delicious! And for less than $5? You can't go wrong! I know there are other tortas locales in the Del Mar circle area (which I need to try as well!), but I'm glad to know that happenstance brought me here because I will certainly be returning! read more

OMG I have never ever had a better experience then here. Food was authentic and delicious!!! The service was without a doubt the best I have ever had!!! This is definitely a must try!!! read more

I can proudly say that I have been a customer of Tortas y Tacos El Chino for over 15 years now. Mt first time eating here was when I was pregnant with my 1st son and have continued to eat here ever since. The food is great and the people are wonderful. There isn't anything on the menu I don't like. I have taken my boys, my brother and sister to eat here over the years. Everyone loved the food, it is always delicious and the staff is always great. read more

Tried this place randomly because we wanted Birria tacos and the reviews seemed good. The pictures posted and taken must have been really close up because the portions are really small and barely come with any toppings or condiments. The consume that comes with the taco is barely the size of a shot, which is weird considering the consume portions at most places are hearty. The container was BARELY even half way filled and when we called to inquire about why the containers weren't filled properly we were told that the portion we got is what they give for every 3 tacos which is quite stringent. In addition I struggle to call these tacos birria due to the lack of cheese. Birria tacos typically have a layer of cheese in between the two tortillas or a least a good amount on one side of the taco so that it oozes out. These tacos had no cheese in between the tortillas and only had a sprinkle of cheese mixed in with the meat. The ratio was just not good, at least not to be called a true Birria taco. Lastly we ordered a total of 9 tacos and for topping we only received 4 (very small) lime wedges, about 7 thinly sliced pieces of radish and 2 of the tiniest containers of salsa that were again only filled halfway. Nothing about the order or experience was really good except the delivery time, that was very expedient. read more

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I am a fan of tacos El Chino. I have been coming here for a year now as a regular almost every Friday to get my taco craving under control. I love the fact that I live 5 minutes away. GET THE TACOS AL PASTOR. Well seasoned and perfectly prepared tender marinated pork and pineapple on double corn tortillas. I get about 7 with all the fresh salsas and lime I can handle. Call in for takeout and 10 minutes later you are in taco heaven. They run a close second to tacos y salsa which has a good Carne asada taco, but El chino has my vote! read more

Good tacos, friendly girl running the front and cheap. Tacos were juicy and not over cooked. Can't go Wrong with pastor. Thanks for the good tacos, they hit the spot!!! read more

Amazing little restaurant! My friends and I decided to try it out after reading great reviews. We ordered a barbacoa torta, milanesa torta, and asada torta with half a litter Mexican bottle soda. Everything was delicious! On top of the delicious food, costumer service was great. The waitress was polite, nice, and attentive. This is my new torta stop, will come again! read more

Tortas Y Tacos El Chino - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Cheap and YUMMY. Oh how I over order when I eat here. I tend to want one of everything. There isn't an item on the menu that disappoints. I love their tacos since they are street taco style and so flavorful. Their fresh salsa never disappoints, and the the chips are quite addicting. I always get an al pastor and a barbacoa style something. Those are my personal favorite meat preparations, oh and he carnitas. I want some right now as I write this, they are that good. Once you try them, I promise you that you that you will go back. If I had one complaint, it is that they are not open 24/7. I mean who hasn't wanted a late night taco? I think I might have to make a run over there when I am done writing this. read more

I completely agree with Tiara Q's review! This little gem is absolutely perfect. If I lived in Aurora I'd be hanging out here at least weekly. The service was amazing, the food was authentic, full of flavor and prices were very reasonable. I ordered the menudo soup and hands-down I would place it among my top three menudo experiences! So so soooooo yummy! My dining partner had the carne asada and said it was really good - tender and the spices were spot-on. He actually ordered two entrees so there ya' go. That speaks volumes. You can get the full-tilt sugar version of Coca Cola here too! Please give this small business YOUR business. They definitely deserve it. I'll be back. read more

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Great place for lunch. I've been coming here for almost a decade!,I must tell you why I enjoy this place; is simple and fresh, Complimentary chips, their Melon smothiees... My girlfriend and I have made this our real deal. She enjoy's their Sunday "Menudo"... and something we can both agree on is their "Smothered Steak Burrito" definitely a 5 star. Authentic Mexican Food. read more

A huge fan. Just moved out from San Diego where we are gluttons for our Cali-Mexican food. So I wasn't expecting too much when I decided to try Mexican food here in Aurora. This place was a small, friendly establishment off of Peoria with limited parking. You are greeted with free tortilla chips and salsa (the salsa had a fresh kick) and a menu to order. My dad got the basic Bean and Cheese burrito and I had the Fish and Al Pastor tacos with a side serving of guacomole. Delicious. The tacos were flavorful and my dad's burrito was good as well, and it was a humane portion size rather than the humongo giant of a burrito we are use to back in SD. The prices were cheap, the food was fresh ( i saw a guy running back and forth to the kitchen from outside with fresh veggies), and the service was amiable. Coming back again very soon! read more

DELICIOUS! Best Mexican food in town!! The food is always flavorful and the staff is friendly and helpful!

Okay, first of all, really 4.5. Only experienced this as a takeout, but excellent tacos (carne asada and chorizo) and smothered burrito! Have not had the chance to try other items (incl. entrees, fresh juices or desserts...but they all look tempting). The salsa and condiment "bar" is outstanding and some have a nice 'kick', just they way I like it. Everything has the feel of being handmade, and most you can actually see being made. If you took this restaurant, dressed it up and put it in a different building, I could see it getting rave reviews from the traditional media and charging 1.5 to 2X for the same food. Friendly proprietors/staff, too. read more

I used to eat here. till I ended up paying for carne asada tortas that had the consistency of dog food. I complained but was ignored. steak/dog food no bueno read more

Very expensive, very small portions...when I called to ask for clarification with the order (thinking I maybe received the wrong order) I was told that 2 tacos would not be close to enough for one person. The portion sizes definitely mirrored this. I wouldn't have been close to full/slightly satisfied with 4 :/...I also wouldn't be willing to spend 14.00+ on mediocre flavored no toppings mini tacos for lunch (the shot glass amount consume/dip was very tasty tho) so there's that. Myself snd co-workers were super excited to give this place a try after reading reviews and were looking forward to sharing the news that we had found a great place nearby that delivers to the hospital (delivery was very quick so that is one positive) but instead we were thoroughly dissatisfied. If your looking for a expensive 2 bite snack this is your place....so sad :( read more