The Best Tex-Mex in Aurora

Fajita Pete's - Highlands Ranch

★★☆☆☆ 2 (4)

"Ordered the fajitas for 1 with chicken and beef/steak for delivery. Email said it was going to be 1 hour ended up being 30 minutes. The food was nice and hot. The chips were crisp but the salsa was just ok in my opinion. The rice was ok as well, while the refried beans were flavorful yet a bit dry. The tortillas were nice and soft. The beef was nice and tender while the chicken was flavorful with a lime flavor. Over all pretty damn good but definitely not the best damn fajitas you'll ever had. And while it wasn't cheap, the portion as were definitely filling."

Torchy's Tacos

★★★☆☆ 3 (151)

"Great location, parking, and staff. Torchy's always a good go-to spot. They have a big menu with lots of options, and they land everything on it. And a big bonus here, they serve breakfast tacos all day.Also, the food travels well. So, you can stop in (lots of room) or safely grab it to go."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (107) • $$

"Nice place for a quick dinner. I had the boneless wings, which, while delicious were a bit overcooked and hard and the SW Eggrolls. My eyes were bigger than my belly and I had to take.the eggrolls home."

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (211) • $$

"This is my wife's and I first time eating here and our first restaurant in our new town and new home we live in!!!!! This place is so amazing and we love the environment and vibes that Fuzzys give! The food is amazing and they piled down the meat in the burrito for sure! Very happy with everything and the service was amazing and they cooked the food to perfection and served in a timely manner! I definitely recommend this place if you're craving tacos!"

Torchy's Tacos

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (683) • $$

"Since Cherry Creek Food Hall is closed, Mom and I decided to head over to Torchy's for "Taco Sunday". This was my first time at this location and Mom's first ever indulging. The location is clean, the noise level a bit on the loud side but the food delicious. Placing our order took time as the cashier was very social with diners. However the food arrived quickly and I must say, the chicken tacos are more flavorful than the beef. I ordered the "Republican" (Smoked Beef Brisket ) which was slightly dry, however the "Brushfire" (Jamaican Jerk Chicken) was deliciously spicy! Torchy's is pretty epic IMO."

The Morrison Inn

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (504) • $$

"I tried the Burrito that ate Juarez (with carnitas) today. It was delicious. For what it is, this place is great, and it was decorated for Christmas."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (28)

"Service: I would give 4 stars. For there 2nd day in business they did pretty good, but forgot our appetizer. The waitress realized this after we got our food and took the appetizer off the bill. They're full staffed which is nice to see. The manager is present and making sure food is going out to the tables fast and drinks aren't sitting at the bar to long. Food: the food is consistent with other Chili's. I wouldn't give it 5 star food, but nice portion sizes for the price. Ambiance: being day 2 it's very clean and it doesn't look like other chilis. This location has a very modern current feel."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (141) • $$

"I didn't expect to like the food at Chilis! I got a gift card and came for the first time. I really like the corn on my dish! I would probably come back again one day. The service was excellent! Plenty of free parking!"

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (134) • $$

"We hit up this establishment on a weekend during the holidays. The parking lot is huge so there are quite a few spots to choose. We usually like to sit at the bar however we were sat somewhere else this time. Since it a big party we asked for a booth. We ordered fajitas and ribs. I tried a espresso martini because I was feelin fancy. And we have member which with the phone number we order chips and salsa. The waitress was attentive and helped us with any questions. the menu was rather extensive. It took us a few minutes to look through it all's . In the end we used the device to look up our bill and pay. Which unless your tech savvy wasn't easy for my mom to figure out"

Copper Table

★★★★☆ 4 (13)

"The Copper Tables is an upscale dining experience inside the Gaylord Resort. The dining room is breathtaking with high ceilings and beautiful decor. The menu features dishes that are Colorado inspired. My daughter and I had dinner there while staying at the resort. Jill was our server and she was friendly, offered suggestions on the menu. She checked on us regularly and made an effort to connect with us. She was a 5 star server. I had one of their signature cocktails - the Pepperoncini Martini. The martini was unique with a slight bite. I loved it. We shared the Sweet Corn Elote Skillet. This starter is impressive with a creamy corn and bean based dip topped with aioli and served with fresh corn chips. We took half of it home because there was so much. The plated is easily sharable. For my main, I ordered the Smoked Trout Nicoise, which was one of the best meals I have in a long time. The smoked trout was fresh with wonderful bits of crispy skin. The great beans and potatoes were delicious, creamy and filling. There was so much going on in the plate - egg, herbs, cracklings. I ate half and took half to go. My daughter had the Bison French Dip with a side salad. The sandwich was huge and she said it as tasty. My granddaughter had the Salmon Kid's meal. The salmon was beautifully prepared and delicious. She enjoyed the fresh fruit. Of the several restaurants that we tried in the Gaylord, this was my favorite. Fabulous food, great service and beautiful decor."

La Loma | Castle Rock

★★★★☆ 4 (794) • $$

"I've been twice now and both times, I left happy and impressed. This last time my coworkers and I sat in the enclosed patio area - with the amazing views. We called ahead and made reservations with this request - likely not absolutely needed, but you know, just in case. Our waiter was great and brought out water, chips and salsa right as we were sitting down. Our party arrived in waves but he didn't mind, he was there, watching in the background. Not too slow, not too fast. Thanks, man. We ordered a variety of things from the tortilla soup to the combo meals. I usually take pics of everything but this time, we got so immersed in work conversation that I forgot. Could have been my ravenous hunger too. Who waits until 1:30 pm to eat? Chips and salsa are great and props to our waiter again, who monitored the chip levels and brought more before we even asked. It's the little things, y'all. I ordered a two item combo - chicken enchilada with green chili sauce and a tostada. They both were great. Something I didn't expect was the shredded chicken enchilada having refried beans mixed in with it. It caught me off guard, was tasty, but I'll likely ask for just the chicken next time, lol. Next time I go, my goal is to sit at the gorgeous bar inside. Def a solid Tex Mex / authentic Mexican spot. And, man, I so wanted to order a margarita - also next on my list!"

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3 (147) • $$

"Upon heading to the airport to fly home, we wanted some lunch and couldn't decide what we wanted. We ended up going with Chili's and picked the spot closest to our car rental location. The man who greeted us was sooo kind and seated us within a minute, reminding us of happy hour and letting him know our server would be right with us. The server was absolutely incredible and we could tell she knew what she was doing! We ordered our food and it came at the perfect time, app just a bit before and as we finished it, our entrees. The server came to check in here and there, filling our waters promptly which was greatly appreciated. We could see the server greeting a handful of regulars that clearly knew her and she knew them, their order and was such a kind, positive presence! We got a dip, some crispers (with macaroni and fries) and some wings. Super tasty and we were so bummed that we could not take it home to eat later as we were boarding a flight in the next couple hours. Will return the next time we are in the area and will return to local Chili's as we have already been craving it since!"

Chili's

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (163) • $$

"My heart and stomach were filled with trepidation as our party approached the restaurant. Reaching into the deepest darkest corners of my mind I tried to recall what I had ordered the last time I was here over 15 years ago.Chicken tenders?? Yup, definitely chicken tenders... As we entered this fine establishment we were greeted by an absolutely packed house - and I feared for the state of our society. Who goes to Chili's in the year 2024? Apparently all the good people of Southglenn!After all, it was National Margarita Day, and they were running some specials that delivered some stellar sweet and a little sour $5 margs in souvenir cups.We started with chips and guacamole which were the low light for the evening. Either they forgot the salt completely or intentionally serve it sodium free out of deep sense of concern over their patrons heart health. Fortunately my heart is in stellar shape and I was able to season my guac to my hearts content with the large salt shakers on our table.My dear roommate and I shared an epic Ultimate Smokehouse Combo with ribs (good!), chipotle honey chicken crispers (very good!), and brisket quesadillas (Chili's no hablas espanol and they definitely forgot to put queso in these).Of the sides I sampled the Mac n Cheese was the standout, as it was rich, velvety, and perfectly al dente. The fries were bountiful, and the corn elote was tasty but a bit overdone and under sauced. At this point in the evening, an ABSOLUTE UNIT of a molten chocolate lava cake appeared and our dining party erupted into song - Happy birthday to you! I initially tried to join in before I realized it was me being serenaded, and this was not someone's birthday but rather a sinister prank at my expense. To my dismay, table after table throughout the restaurant paused their meals, turned to our table, and joined in on the public harassment of my poor 30 year old self. The entire Chili's community united together in this one beautiful moment of song, and throughout the rest of the evening diners and staff alike passed our table to wish me the happiest of birthdays. Fortunately the trauma melted quicker than the ice cream on our molten cake, whose unctuous, sweet, creamy, rich chocolate decadence quickly washed away all feelings of embarrassment and self loathing with its horrifically calorically dense embrace. And with that, I was fully converted to the Chili's lifestyle. This whole experience cost under $30 (taxes and tips included). I would strongly recommend any diner try the Chipotle Honey Chicken Crispers and Molten Chocolate Lava Cake for their fix of "sweet (and crunchy) sticky icky and warm oo-ey gooey for real dawg.""

El Taco De Mexico

★★★★☆ 3.8 (772) • $$

"I've driven past El Taco De Mexico so many times and didn't visit until recently. We stopped by for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning and were able to find a table easily. The service was super quick so it was not an issue that they were busy with limited seating. The smothered potato breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious! It was a large burrito and could be easily split. I also enjoyed the horchata. It's a local Mexican spot that is no frills but I loved my experience and will certainly be back."

Adriana's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (431) • $$

"Adrianna's is consistently excellent! Trish is an amazing waitress, always pleasant even when very busy...(Actually all of the wait staff, from the owner o down, are always friendly and personable). The food is consistently excellent. The ocho on the dinner menu (picoso, por favor) is an absolute fave...but I'll occasionally surprise myself with a chimi or other, excellent, entree.Highly recommend!!!"

Renegade Burrito

★★★★☆ 4 (63) • $$

"Love their food. Brought my daughter to try it out. The place was clean and bright as always. The staff is welcoming and chatted with us as they made our order. I had a Mile High breakfast burrito. Yum!! My daughter tried the Space Bird and loved it. We got chips and verde salsa to go with. This was a great lunch stop."

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (165) • $$

"Not bad for what it is. Seriously not really authentic Mexican cuisine, but if you're hungry and your expectations aren't over the top this should satisfy your needs."

Torchy's Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.9 (42)

"Pretty much expect to have your face blown away July the flavors!! Taco of the Month and a slammin custom torch menu! I have not been able to get away from last month's special, the " Scally wag"! And the Baja shrimp is fire too!!Everyone here is polite happy smiling, helpful and remarkably chill for a place you don't have to tip. I tip anyway here but I'm curious if all the staff split those tips or are they only for the person at the register? Anyway- outdoor seating and several 75" (ish) screens and the bathrooms are almost always 3.5/5 stars which is remarkable for the traffic that comes thru all day. I've never seen the dining area short of people; just tables and chairs! Oh yeah- the QUESO here is fire!! Even if you're not a chorizo fan, it's so good. I use left overs on taquitos cuz I'm a fat ass. And they have the thin delicious and salty corn chips. lol. Pro tip- if you're not sure if you can eat 2 or more tacos, just order them one at a time. Trust me. Only complaint is the death trap parking and navigating to get there from 21. I'm now a regular"

The Original Chubby's

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (564) • $$

"Every time I visit my home town from Florida this is the spot I make a stop at! Their chili cheese fries are POPPIN'"

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (125) • $$

"I'm pretty sure this is the oldest Chili's in Denver! I'm thinking it's getting close to 40 years now. It's been a hot minute since I've been to this location but it is still my favorite. Tonight is Monday Night Football, and luckily there were still a few seats in the bar area. Now sitting in the bar area is always hit or miss around the 303, but tonight it was a hit on all levels. Jamie the bartender was on it all night long. From the order, to the how is it hun?-- just as I took a big bite of steak, (We laughed and did the nod together!), to the refill, to the dessert order. She was also able to work a few other tables and carry on convos with the regulars at the packed bar. Perfection!I decided to go with my football favorite, which is the ribeye. This ribeye is decent size and pretty juicy! The garlic potatoes and broccoli were also pretty decent. Somehow I managed to save room for this amazing cheesecake! No complaints. And sports you ask? I had the Bills and Eagles so it was a really good night."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (103) • $$

"I went to this location while visiting my sister in the Denver area. I must say that our Server, Courtney, and Manager, Robert, provided excellent service. Our appetizer accidently came out at the same time as our food. We weren't upset but they graciously appologized and it ended up being compliementary. Secondly, I am currently pregnant and not everything tastes good right now... I ordered the quesadilla, one of my go-to menu options, and I did NOT care for it. I was so embarassed but they allowed me to swap it out and got me my food quickly so I could experience my meal with the rest of our table. I really appreciate the kindness and understanding. It ended up being a great experience with my family."

Mariachi Breakfast On The Go

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"Taco factory is a must for takeout or delivery. I was craving a smothered burrito and decided to give this spot a try. I ordered a shredded chicken smothered burrito and must say, it was one of the delicious burrito that I had in awhile. Will be ordering from here again soon!"

La Casa De Manuel

★★★★☆ 3.9 (65)

"La Casa De Manuel is an excellent destination for Mexican food! Their green chile is homemade and my server was one of the nicest humans ever. The prices are extremely fair as well, especially for the area. I love that a place like this still exists in Five Points/"Rino"."

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (558) • $

"I'm always looking for a good taco spot! I've walked by this place so many times but never went in. A friend wanted to go because she missed the locations in Texas so I went with her. And it was really good! We were shocked that we got served at the table we were sitting at and didn't have to order at the front. I didn't get the server's name but he was super busy and still provided us great service. He made me a virgin margarita that was delicious and the food was also very good. I will definitely be back!"

Chili's

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (110) • $$

"Came here for some apps and and drinks to celebrate a good day. Not too busy tonight and I was able to sit in a booth. Ordered chips & salsa, spinach queso , and blueberry pineapple margarita. Service was swift and accurate. The food was good and I enjoyed my time there. The server was awesome , he asked if there were any sports casts that I wanted to see and he would change a TV for me. Nice touch. It's Chili'sand it's what I expected from Chili's, good quick table service drinks and apps. I know it's not small business food and I usually try new things but today, I just wanted comfort."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (97) • $$

"I've been to this location a few times and each time same outcome. I understand they're short staffed and our waitress did the best she could. Part of me thinks they should close down half the restaurant and only open up the bar section. This possibly could help out with the waitstaff from running all over the place. I ordered chips and salsa and a buffalo chicken salad. It was a good and did the job. Would I go back ? Maybe, but not anytime soon."

Torchy's Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.7 (22)

"Stopped in for dinner with my husband two evenings ago and the experience was unfortunately not ideal. We got there a couple of minutes before 7pm and it was not busy and there was no line. The cashier was friendly young lady and we had plenty of seating options. More groups of people arrived after us and placed their orders at the counter. I noticed quite a bit of other groups that got there before us waiting for their food and didn't think much of it...until the time started passing with very little food coming out of the kitchen. As time went on, we started seeing the groups that came in after us get their food and it seemed like our order had been forgotten. We waited 25 min before going up to the counter where a manager was now working and asked him to check on our food as we shouldn't be waiting this long for 5 tacos. He was very responsive, went to the kitchen to check and came back out with some free taco coupons for us and offered us a free side for the inconvenience. We really appreciated the gesture and hospitality. Our food finally came out after 35 minutes of waiting! It wasn't hot - maybe a little warmer than room temp, but we were so hungry by that point it still hit the spot. We've been to other Torchy's locations before and have always had a great experience, so for this to have happened was extremely disappointing. I can't imagine how much slower it could be if it was even busier! If you're hungry and are looking for a quick meal, this is not the right choice. If you're looking for delicious tacos, Torchy's does it right, but they are on the pricier side. Overall, I would still stop in again to see if they were just having a bad night or if that's how slow it is in general and go to a different location."

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (411) • $$

"Okay, the food is NOT great. The happy hour quesadilla was tiny, barely stuffed, and toasted rather than griddled. The jalapeño coins had a little bite, but the cornmeal breading was meh. The nachos were sad. My margarita was mostly ice. Literally about 4-5 sips of the drink, I think. Very disappointing. Not a fan of ice loaded over the top of the glass. BUT...the service is great, very friendly, and the atmosphere is fun. I've eaten here before. It's not GOOD Mexican food, but it's not "Old Casa Bonita" BAD, either. It's mostly meh. I do have a friend who eats brunch here EVERY Sunday. I have a standing invitation to join him. Maybe I should. It's possible that the brunch food is better than the happy hour food."

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (139)

"I have been a fan of Fuzzy's since before my YELP hobby began! If you have never visited Fuzzy's you must. They are similar to your standard food truck taco BUT, they add this garlic sauce that's unique and wonderful. Fuzzy's are not everywhere so they are a special treat. I love the brisket tacos and the brisket nachos. Their queso is also very good - the nachos have 3 types of cheese plus the delicious garlic sauce. My eating companions also enjoyed chicken tacos, carne asada tacos, and a quesadilla. They sell loyalty cups that are pretty fun! You can buy a refill for a discounted price every time you visit with your loyalty cup. This location is clean and organized. A fabulous Fuzzy's experience. The parking is a little difficult because there are lots of businesses and they are all in a small closed off parking area.I highly recommend!!!"

On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (7)

"Have no idea why there are negative reviews??? Outstanding service, drinks and very tasty well priced delicious Mexican food!!! Have been here recently on the Fourth and the Servers were running to keep up with the crowd! Server was 100% perfect!!! Bar tender's new Marky Mark after Mark Wahlberg Margarita was delicious!!! Food was hot and ALL superb!!! Conveniently located right off C-470 and Quebec and County Line! Why wait so long for a table at Los Dos when you can get a table with friendly welcoming staff right away even with patio seething!!! Have been here three times in the last few months. Always EXCELLENT and I am very picky about where I dine!"

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Smoky Hill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (233) • $$

"Another place I pass by often but hadn't thought of as several of them that I used to go to closed down. I happen to have had an appointment in the area and decided to stop by. And I'm glad I did. I had forgotten how I loved their seasoned beef like nothing I've tasted before. I've definitely become a regular."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (92) • $$

"Amazing margarita chicken tonight! Super moist and flavorful. I upgraded to street corn and everything was delicious! I always eat in the bar area. Best serve and atmosphere..."

Torchy's Tacos

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (481) • $$

"This location is one of my favourites around town. Plenty of parking so call on all of your friends to join you for some tacos! With a pretty sweet menu this place has it going on. The Democrat and the Baja shrimp tacos are some of the best in my opinion. Recently I joint their rewards program and have scored some free tacos and queso. They do have catering as well so that helped me get the points to get the free food. They do get pretty busy during lunch but, over all they are quick to get you that taco fix that you might be needing. Bring your friends and some stretchy pants."

Dos Gringos

★★★★☆ 4.2 (36)

"I've noticed a trend where simple, authentic Mexican street tacos are being flipped into pizzazz, appealing, work of art. I got excited when their spicy yum-yum sauce was actually a Chipotle sauce drizzled on top of most of their tacos, bowls and burritos! I originally ordered their Gringo Bowl, which had all the standard ingredients that make the bowl great. I, however, was recommended the last bowl on their list that had their signatory Chipotle Sauce:: the Moby Dick Bowl for $11.00 which was incredible!! I did order extra drizzle, as I can't get enough of that! We also got a side of the Jalapeno Poppers for $7.00 which, you guessed it: Served with CHIPOTLE SAUCE!! DING, DING, DING. This spot is amazin'. I'm actually excited to try their fish tacos when I can and cannot wait to stop by again."

Dos Santos

★★★★☆ 4.1 (661) • $$

"Came here on a Tuesday for dinner. The staff were very attentive, and we were seated very quickly. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. The drinks were great and super strong. The food is what you would expect. Not traditional Mexican food and nothing special or stand out about this place, but it was fine. I did take one star off because they were out of almost everything. Except to pay around 40-50$ per person for a few tacos and two drinks. I wouldn't come out of my way to come here but it was an okay spot. Overall 3.5/5"