This is SERIOUS!! Mexican Food? (Denver, Canon City: buy, best, money)

[froggin4colorado]

Alfonso's has the BEST chorizo burritos! It is on the west side of town, but it is GOOD! A HS kid told me about them and once I tried it- I was hooked! I haven't been able to find another chorizo, egg, potato burrito like it except in AZ!

[kristie73]

I really haven't found the best Mexican food in COS yet. I have tried only a few places and I think they are okay but not the greatest. I judge a little based on the salsa and the chips. I don't like canned/jarred salsa or bagged chips. I haven't found a place that makes their own chips. That's a simple thing for some but for me it seems like real chips should be offered and homemade salsa.

I think Amanda's Fonda is overrated and inconsistent.
3 Margaritas is a small chain - not bad but not great
Pueblo Viejo is pretty good. Only ate their once. I will go back.
Salsa Brava is inconsistent. The first time I ate there it was good, second time NOT.
Sonterra Grille - Pretty decent, but not authentic mexican
Fiesta Jalisco (Stetson Hills) Tried several times, different entrees...Terrible.

[Amery523]

I think Senor Manuels makes their own chips. I like their Chile Colorado burrito (served wet). My husband loves their carnitas plate.

[Mike from back east]

Casa Diego in Monument is excellent, been there twice and will go again. Off I-25, the exit for Hwy 105, go east about 1/4 mile at most, turn right at the second light into the strip mall.

[janetjanetbobanet]

Originally Posted by adaniels55

There are 2 great Mexican restaurants in town. One of them is Salsa Brava and the other is Amanda's Fonda. I believe each restaurant has a couple of locations. They are definitely worth trying. I am starting to feel hungry just thinking about it...

I second Amanda's Fonda, have been there several times and the food has always been good. Like to eat outside by the creek when the weather is nice. For drive through fast food I like La Casita, really good tortillas there and good salsa.

[Todd TCE]

I have to agree with Kristie73; that place is waaayy over rated. While I confess to stopping their the past couple of years to celebrate a win it's only due to the location and parking with a race car in tow. While I come from Phoenix, my mother has been a local for over 30yrs and still shakes her head when this place is showered with praise. The creek is nice as is the building, the food is marginal at best.

I'll make note some of the other places mentioned here and hope to try a couple of them next time I'm in town. Thanks for the names~!

[ryanek9freak]

Hey, glad to see my hill climb forum buddy Todd here!! Guess we both get around. lol

[Joebondoe]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

Casa Diego in Monument is excellent, been there twice and will go again. Off I-25, the exit for Hwy 105, go east about 1/4 mile at most, turn right at the second light into the strip mall.

Thanks Mike I'll take your suggestion and check the place out this weekend.

Joe

[kristie73]

What does anyone know about The Margarita at Pine Creek? I don't think it's authetic Mexican but I think their menu is Southwestern cuisine and then some. I know their menu changes daily. I'm going to try it this weekend.

[Bideshi]

Any Tex-Mex places?