Xicamiti La Taquería Bistro

4.5 stars. I've been wanting to try Xicamiti for awhile because of its high rating on Yelp. It's located right on the edge of Downtown Golden. Street parking isn't too bad for that reasons. My partner and I walked in and got seated immediately. It was fairly busy, but service was quick.I ordered the Chicharron and Camaron tacos, both of which come in threes. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The salsa was also SO spicy. Each taco was packed with ingredients, and I definitely want to come back to try more of their menu items, from appetizers to burritos!

Holy smokes, the best Mexican food I've had in recent memory! Quick, amazing service, and unbelievably delicious. It's an unassuming restaurant next to a liquor store, but don't be deceived. They gave a warm welcome, and the owner came by several times to make us feel welcome, and explain dishes etc. We ordered compechano and Camaron tacos as well as quesadillas for the kids. The tacos had a generous portion of meat and fixins. The compechanos had some spice and were my favorite, while the Camaron tacos had a fresh flavor with more vegetables. Even the quesadillas were good. I will certainly return!

Small place, but prices were really good and the service was excellent. The food was wonderful, it's too bad we don't live in Colorado.

Very dry steak tacos. It was hard to chew the meat. Restaurant is really hot and stuffy inside. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about.

We came here for lunch last week after walking along the River walk. This place is unassuming in appearance, but it is clean and bright on the inside. Hubs and I had a margarita, and they were cold, refreshing, and strong! We got the chicken and shrimp tacos. They were plated beautifully, seasoned well, and delicious! We wish we lived locally so we could try more items on the menu! The cost was very fair, and we loved the attention from the owner.

If this was to be my last meal, I'd die happy. This place is small, unassuming, with simple and clean dining room. We stopped in on a Friday late afternoon before heading out of town. I'm so glad we did. We flew out of Denver back to Detroit the next morning and I couldn't bring myself to eat anything else until back in Detroit, as nothing. Would or could be as good as the food from Xicamiti La Taqueria Bistro. The owner greeted and served us. I started with a Horchata while we looked at the menu. I asked him what he recommends, and was happy to take his first suggestion of pork belly tacos as being the most flavorful. My husband chose for steak tacos, no cilantro. I wasn't starving when we visited, as everything tastes better when you're starving, but these tacos were incredible. The right blend of spice, sweet pineapple, hunks of tender pork. Just the right amount of green onion and slaw. Then there's the hot sauce. It was hot. He suggested that I add a couple drops on top to kick the flavor. I used all of mine and the ones on my husband's plate. (He doesn't do heat). I was in heaven. The horchata was cooling and refreshing. I left with my mind blown at how good the food was we just had. I only wish I was hungry for more. To try other tacos. You CANNOT skip a visit if you in the area.

Stopped in today for a late lunch on the way back from the mountains. Thank you fellow Yelpers! This place was absolutely delicious and will be our new go to stop come ski season. Conveniently located right off the highway. Fantastic service, The queso fundido was heavily and not to be missed, the house margarita was perfect and not overly sweet, the pork belly tacos were crunchy and melt in your mouth, and the smothered chicken burrito was also a hit. Can't wait to come back.

Wow what a gem! My husband had the compachanos and I had the camaron. Likely misspelled both words but excellent flavor! Great service too. Don't skip out on this--exterior may seem rough but the inside is nice and clean with a good movie to entertain the kids.

Keeping my original review and comments. only adding that my husband had no beans in his burrito! He saw I wasn't eating mine and asked to take them for his burrito. I told him he best taste them first which he did and had the EXACT reaction to them as I did. Our daughter ate her food and didn't complain and in truth- had the owner NOT taken over- TOTALLY- for our server I would have just left hungry but well enough alone and never returned. But ALL of us at our table felt intimidated and overwhelmed by this man and his insistence that he knew best what would make me happy. BTW: I am NOT a FAKE VEGETARIAN! I NEVER claimed to be a vegetarian! I'm simply a person that chooses to eat as clean a diet as I can. I read your entire menu and found little to choose from. So I felt- "a scoop of lard was not going to kill me" as it had been a long busy day for my family and we were tired a hungry. Also... regarding salsa... your server told us when she first came to our table that you serve those (cheap) round fried flour things instead of traditional chips and salsa and when none was presented or offered with our meal we assumed as anyone would that you have no salas. Sorry you didn't care for my honesty but I didn't care for the way you treated me and my family.

Visiting from MN, I have been using Yelp to find the best spots and this one did not disappoint! We ordered the Birria Ramen and the Rajas Con Queso. The food was incredibly flavorful. The service was second to none. Comfortable spot that was easy to find. 10/10 today! I wish I lived in Colorado so I could come back!!