Food: fantastic, authentic, scratch-made Mexican food (and some creative fusion items). We had a…read morecouple tacos (Taco Tuesday!!) w/ handmade tortillas, three salsas with handmade chips and their famous Papas entree. All items were worth trekking here from anywhere in Colorado to eat. The quality of ingredients and overall amazing flavor was surprising to come from a small mountain town. Ambiance: cozy, well decorated, great playlist and a good bar make for an excellent experience Service: Sara was so welcoming, sweet and knowledgeable. Seems like everyone working here takes pride in being a part of this place which then makes being here even more inviting. Highly recommend (especially bc they stock Coca Cola products and Dos Equis!)

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and they were consistently busy but not overly crowded. A…read morequaint little spot in a strip mall in Nederland. I got the loaded potatoes and added crispy fish. Definitely super filling and priced fairly. Taste was a 4 out of 5. Lots of delicious elements to it, especially the green sauce. My fiance got the chimichanga and man did he get his moneys worth! Massive chimi and he really enjoyed it. We had chips and salsa to start and the salsa was quite tasty. Coincidentally, the couple next to us had ordered the same dishes! So, maybe we got two of the more popular items on the menu. We didn't get drinks this time, but may have to try a margarita when we come back. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in town. Plus, LOTS of great options for a variety of dietary needs, like vegan and vegetarian!

Good service and fantastic food. It's unbelievable that mexican cuisine this authentic and…read moredelicious is in a town as small as Estes Park.

We recently visited La Cocina de Mama in Estes Park, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice for…read moreMexican food. We were a group of 10, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The food was flavorful, fresh, and clearly prepared with care. The burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and chimichangas were all excellent, with generous portions and authentic flavors. The restaurant handled our large group well, and the overall dining experience was very enjoyable. If you're in the Estes Park area and craving good Mexican cuisine, La Cocina de Mama is definitely worth a visit.

LOVE this place. Food was amazing. Drink choices and a few beers on tap. We are from San Diego and…read morethe food was great. I wish we came here earlier in the week, because I would of came here every night. Lots of seating Attentive staff, super friendly, and delicious.

This was actually our favorite meal in Grand Lake!…read more The portions are HUGE and the flavors are so fresh. My husband and I shared a burrito along with a chicken quesadilla. Both were big and extremely filling. We took home leftovers. Get a side of chipotle ranch! I loved dipping the quesadilla in that. Our friend ordered the Not Cho nachos and said they set the standard for nachos moving forward. He absolutely loved them. I enjoyed the outdoor dining space a lot. The margaritas were fairly priced and looked delicious. I can't drink right now so it was a bummer I had to skip those. The food options in Grand Lake are pretty mid but this is a solid choice.

food was amazing service was quick. I had al pastor tacos and a tamale, all were delicious. We love…read morealberto!!

Disappointing customer service…read more I stopped by for lunch with my medically trained service dog. I was told dogs were not allowed. I clarified that my dog was a service dog and that I would sit outside. After I said that, I was met with what felt like a cold response and was simply told, "ok." After I sat outside, the same server approached and said, "We don't allow dogs on the patio either." For a second time, I explained that my dog was not a pet but a service dog. The server then responded with something along the lines of, "If it really is, that's ok." At that point, I decided not to eat at the restaurant. I mentioned that refusing service to someone because of a service dog is illegal. The server responded that he did not hear me say my dog was a service dog earlier, which was confusing because we had already gone back and forth about it. A man claiming to be the owner then came out and did not seem concerned about the situation or interested in addressing the issue, only concerned about the dog. He repeated that the server didn't hear me which I find extremely hard to believe due to the back-and-forth exchange and cold response initially when mentioning the dog is a service dog.

Upstairs from the plaza. Staff is friendly and there are plenty of tables of all sizes here. They…read morehave a bar area and smaller tables as well. Recommend reservations. Staff was very friendly, fast and efficient. Their menu is large but we had the steak fajitas which was one of the best I've had. Tons of cheese and onions on the sizzling cast iron as well. The sour cream, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, rice were pretty average but plentiful. Overall, a great place to share fajitas and would come back to try other things on their menu.

We sat outside overlooking the mountains and while we were there, we experience sunny weather, rain…read moreand slight hail, lol. Luckily it wasn't so bad because we were under the umbrellas. - loved the ambiance. The food was amazing, I highly recommend the shrimp tacos made with homemade corn tortillas. The service was great very attentive. Will definitely return.

I had visited this location twice since I didn't try to avocado marg the first time. I regretted…read morethat decision and made a pit stop. I thought it was a weirdo combo, but I decided to try it. The avocado marg was DELISH! It was so creamy, you could hardly taste the tequila. Both times, we were helped right away and greeted with smiles. Too bad I don't live in the area, I've been craving an avocado marg since I left.

Shame the patio not open it's like 75* outside in March , sitting at the bar , clean and bartender…read moreattentive, ordered fish tacos and ice cold Modelo extra limes. Happy hours on the house margaritas are two different strengths , one premade keg for regular hours and come happy hour 3-5 another pre mix keg is attached much weaker and more sugars. They do make to go drinks , however of your a regular u might get a little more extra booze or service.

On our way from Denver to Buena Vista lucked out and we stopped into this place best pork Carnitas…read moreI've ever had, service was amazing. Chips and salsa were amazing and I will make this a stop from now on when I am in Fairplay. Even got a tequila shot on the house.

We made last second stop for a late lunch at this cool little Mexican restaurant. Loved the…read moreMexican music playing and the wait staff was great. The food was amazing and huge portions. I had to try the combo to experience a little variety which I would highly recommend. The salsa was a huge hit, the green was our favorite. The wife had a pregnant burrito which she loved as well and the kids loved their food. If you're in the area be sure to stop by!

Ok service, not bad, but we didn't experience Antonia or Marcos like others have mentioned in their…read morereviews. My Michelada was GREAT! The skinny margaritas were just okay. I had the COMBO 2 with the chicken tostada and stuffed crispy poblano. The chicken on the tostada was bland and lacked flavor, but the poblano was cooked to perfection. My niece had the smothered burrito and said it was delicious. My husband had the fajitas and really enjoyed them. The ambiance is that of a Mexican spot with proper Spanish music and a locals restaurant kind of vibe. If you're in the area, this is a decent Mexican meal.

Visited this place recently. 5 pm and 1 person was in the dining room. That was foreshadowing…read more The food, enchiladas, was served quickly after ordered. Way too fast for any actual cooking to happen. The meal was cold. No real taste to any of the parts. No cheese in the enchilada or on top to speak of. Beans and rice were bland. Took 3 bites and gave it back. The waiter no offer of exchange or discount to a very poor meal. He should have. Don't waste your time.

The only bad thing I can say about Mi Casa is that since we were staying in the same building, we…read morewere hit by a wall of incredible taco smells every time we walked outside. It makes you instantly hungry and has a way of making you forget about skiing or any other plans. I went with the two street tacos for $20. I chose the Elk and the Steak, opting for double black beans instead of rice to keep the diet right. Both were fantastic; the succulent steak provided a perfect balance to the leaner elk. I always judge a Mexican restaurant by its chips and salsa, and Mi Casa delivered a great trio: a fresh pico, a solid medium verde, and a "light you up" option for those who want the heat. The bar serves a solid Ranch Water with true Topo Chico instead of club soda from the gun, and my son gave the kids' quesadilla a strong report. The interior is well-executed--it transports you without feeling kitschy. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout. Overall, a reality-based "win" for a post-mountain meal.

First off, this is like a tex-mex situation. We were told…read morethere was no availability and then we were placed on a waiting list and told it could be 30 minutes.... 10 minutes later we were called in.. Okay..? Needless to say while walking in, the restaurant is huge but there was a bunch of empty tables. Odd. Our poor waitress was divided between 2 tables because our party of 9 couldn't be sat together. So I'm only assuming it threw her off her game some. It was a disaster. We ordered cocktails from the bar and everything came out scattered. My drink was okay but it wasn't strained properly and still had ice floating around. For entree, I got the chicken enchiladas with a red sauce which comes with a side of rice and beans. It was meh. Tastes okay for where you're at but nothing great. Half our party on one table was served way earlier than our half. So it felt very unorganized. Even when we finished eating and walked out, there was a bunch of tables empty. Pretty sure they could've sat us all together. Not to mention even though our group was split amongst 2 tables, we were hit with a 20% service charge.