Hacienda Colorado

One thing I generally dislike about Colorado is that a bunch of places to go are part of some big chain. I was delighted to find Hacienda Colorado to be a short walk from my hotel.I went at night, and the outdoor lighting didn't clearly indicate if the place was open or not. I was relieved when the door opened.Nachos are my benchmark for any texmex sort of establishment. To my surprise, I was able to eat the generous serving that was set in front of me. Add in a couple Dos Equis, and it rounded out a good evening.I'll come again next time I find myself in the area.

Uniqueness: Classic Tex-Mex with standout fajitasWait Time: *** (Varies depending on the time; can be a short wait)Food Quality: **** (Fajitas are solid, but the rest of the menu is hit or miss)Service: *** (Inconsistent--sometimes attentive, other times slow)Setting: ** (Casual, nothing memorable)Cost: **** (Reasonable for the portions)Stopped by Hacienda for some Tex-Mex, and while the fajitas were a highlight, the rest of the experience left something to be desired. The meat was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly, served with fresh tortillas and flavorful toppings. However, everything else on the menu felt average, nothing that stood out as a must-order.Service was hit or miss--some tables had servers checking in frequently, while we had to flag someone down for water refills. It wasn't bad service, just inconsistent and slow, which made the overall experience feel less polished.The atmosphere is fine for a casual meal--it's comfortable but nothing about the decor or vibe is particularly memorable. If you're coming here, go for the fajitas. Otherwise, it's a pretty standard Tex-Mex spot.Would I come back? Maybe, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Surprisingly better than expected. Salsa and chips were fresh and tasty. Fajitas were above par. Food - 3.5/5Service - 4/5Ambience - 3/5

The waiter with the deep voice ruined our experience. So much so that we won't ever come back. He "greeted" us at the host stand when we walked in and right away was rude and just odd. He sat us in his section. He was rude, awkward and didn't seem to know anything about anything when we asked him about the menu. We eventually started asking other people or just getting it ourselves when we needed something, to avoid his awkward, arrogant attitude. (Also our tortillas were hard and some of the food was cold, but we ate it anyway and didn't say anything because it was obviously an inconvenience for him).He made us feel uncomfortable and we couldn't wait to get out of there.

No burritos? Are we not in Colorado?Bland food. This is "Mexican" food for people from Maine.Smiling service.+ cloth napkins+ warm temperature on a cold snowy day$zero as the kids picked up the tab

This was our second visit to Hacienda Colorado and it was another great experience. We started with Gimme the Skinny Margaritas (light and refreshing) a Modelo Especial (always good) and an iced tea. The complimentary chips and salsa were very tasty. The chips were thin and crisp and they came with two sauces, one spicier than the other.For entrees, we had the Ultimate Burrito, a good blend of ingredients with the right amount of red sauce; the Chile Rellenos with red sauce and white rice for a balanced vegetarian meal; and, two combo enchilada plates...one with cheese/onion and ground beef topped with green chili and one that was topped with red chili. My only disappointment was that there was no bite or strong flavor to the hatch green chili, something I expect when I eat good Mexican food in Colorado.The atmosphere is upscale Mexican in a casual environment and our server was superb. I would not hesitate to dine here again.

Took my sister here for lunch on Saturday. On entering you could see a bit of the aging of the establishment. We have not been here for quite a number of years since we moved down south. We were greeted and decided to grab a table in the bar so we could watch some of the games. The first high top we sat at, something was off. There was a smell, as my sister put it, "it smells like puke". Her words, not mine. So we moved to the other end of the bar, still the smell. So we asked the gal at the front to sit in the dining room.She walked my sister in and I waited till my wife came out of the restroom. We joined my sister and boy it was chilly! And my wife does not like it cold like that. So we asked if we could sit up on the raised area. Of course they obliged us. Found a booth by a window, it was perfect. Fortunately the place was not too busy yet so we did not interrupt anyone but the staff.My sister and I started with a Diablo Marg, really good!Then we ordered our entrees, I have enchiladas, one of each. They were super good, fresh and very hot/warm. Finished the whole plate! I would order that one again.I know there are some rough reviews for this establishment, but for us, it was a great lunch!

Agree with previous comments about complete lack of vegetarian options. This formerly was a good restaurant with an extensive menu. Very disappointing and will not be back.

HC no longer has stuffed poblanos. The menu has changed drastically.I had the cranberry marg & it was pretty good; my husband the house - not so good...Got the guac which the menu warns has no onions, cilantro or jalapeños. It was super bland. I had the chili rellenos. I wondered where are the chilies?? My husband had a combo platter which he said was a step above Casa Bonita. My husband thinks that is why the other 2 locations have closed.Our waitress was pleasant, efficient & attentive.

Very bad experience today . A reservation was made for a very important occasion. We had no clue that the menu had no vegetarian options. We were told that the menu is completely new and now there is a new management. The manager "Mary" was not at all empathetic to us for the inconvenience we had , although we were given a discount in the check "after asking ". However, if it was not the waiter Mr. Mark , we would have left looking for other restaurant options, he is just amazing with his service and was humble to us to make things better in our order .Overall it was not a good experience at this restaurant. I DO NOT recommend this place if you are a vegetarian.