Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

Always hits the spot! This Santiagos location didn't have me waiting! Ultra quick service! Outstanding food. Great prices!

Well not all Santiagos is bad! love the one in Lakewood. But unfortunately I keep trying this one in Aurora because I live near. The smothered fries are horrible and my breakfast burrito was okay paid extra for the meat I wanted. Just not the best for what I ordered.

It seems there chili is not the same I got hot hot and it wasn't just mild to me I use to love this place maybe I'll go to the one on feds there chili is way better

Best burritos ever, their green chili is wonderful

The Manager took care of me when I came back. So much better. Thank you.

CLOSE TO HOME REASONABLE PRICE.GOOD

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

🌯 A Breakfast Burrito Aficionado’s Warning: Stay Away from Santiago’s! 🌯

Drive-Through Drama: What’s So Hard About Salsa?

This morning at Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant, 10400 E 6th Ave, Aurora, CO, I was reminded why I never go there. I pulled into their drive-through ready to order a simple breakfast burrito with hot green chili and some salsa packets on the side. Sounds easy, right? Wrong.

The conversation went something like this:
Me: “I’d like hot green chili and salsa on the side, please.”
Her: “Light green chili?”
Me: “No, HOT green chili.”
Her: “Light green chili?”
Me: “No. Hot. As in picante. As in spicy. ¡¿Qué tan difícil puede ser?! (How hard can this be?!)”

I repeated myself over and over, and she still didn’t get it. By the end, I was arguing over salsa packets like they were a rare commodity. I left the drive-through angry and empty-handed because I couldn’t take it anymore.

The Burrito Breakdown: A Mess in Every Sense

On the rare occasions I’ve eaten Santiago’s burritos, it’s been a disaster. Their tortillas? Tough, chewy, and clearly not homemade. “¿Hecho en casa? Más bien, hecho en una fábrica.” (Homemade? More like factory-made.) A good tortilla should pull apart with ease, like the heavenly tortillas at El Tamalero (14155 E Colfax Ave Suite A3, Aurora, CO).

Their filling? Bland, dry, and boring. The eggs taste like they were cooked last week, the potatoes are under-seasoned, and the cheese? You’d be lucky to find it. And don’t expect a glorious bacon flavor to save the day—it’s like an afterthought, just sad little bits here and there.

But here’s the kicker: their burritos aren’t even folded properly. The ends are left open, so the second you pick one up, the filling spills everywhere. If you’re trying to eat it while driving, good luck! You’ll end up with half of it on your lap and the other half smeared on your steering wheel.

Service: Santiago’s Has None

The service at this location has always been awful. Every visit is like pulling teeth. The staff seems annoyed that you dared to show up, and the simplest requests turn into an ordeal. This morning, I couldn’t even finish ordering because of the constant miscommunication. I felt like I was in an episode of “Quién Tiene la Culpa?” (Who’s to Blame?). Spoiler: it’s Santiago’s.

Compare that to El Tamalero, where you’re greeted with smiles, efficiency, and a deep understanding of how a burrito experience should be. The staff there treats you like family, not a burden.

El Tamalero: The New Gold Standard

Let me tell you about the burrito that saved my morning. After leaving Santiago’s in frustration, I went to El Tamalero at 14155 E Colfax Ave Suite A3, Aurora, CO, and it was like entering another world. Their tortillas are homemade, their fillings are fresh and flavorful, and their salsas? Perfection.

Their burritos are rolled with care, sealed on the ends, and packed with love. No spills, no mess, just pure bliss in every bite. It’s everything Santiago’s wishes it could be but never will.

Final Verdict: Never Again

Santiago’s, you’ve lost this burrito aficionado for good. Your service is atrocious, your food is bland, and your burritos are a logistical nightmare. You deserve zero stars.

To anyone reading this: skip Santiago’s and head to El Tamalero. As the saying goes, “Más vale tarde que nunca” (Better late than never). I’ve found my new favorite spot, and I’ll never look back.

🌟 Pro Tip: If you want real flavor, real service, and a real burrito experience, go to El Tamalero. 🌟

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Indian taco with chicken and Chicharrón extra chili and cheese is the move , hands down they have turned it around from what it was 10yrs ago they servesafe certified , Also German and Alejandra 😍🫠 wow thank y’all

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best green chile!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bean and Cheese Burrito, Green Chile, Chile, Trash Smothered Burrito, Guacamole, Mexican Hamburger, Breakfast Burrito

Used to eat here 3-4 days a week. No more. Breakfast burritos shrank and no longer have meat in them,especially the bacon. Drive thru takes forever. Best santiagos is 84th and i-25. Much bigger burritos. Tons of meat. Same damn price. Bye bye Santiagos Aurora.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breakfast burrito 🌯 I love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ask for hot chili.
And you get mild anda small burrito

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Still the best Mexican restaurant in town. Their chips and salsa are off the charts and is their burritos!! The staff are always friendly and efficient and know how to take care of customers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bean and Cheese Burrito, Green Chile, Chicharrone Burrito, Salsa, Chips and Salsa, Breakfast Burrito

I love their extra hot green chili! Their food is always delicious 😋 their service is great too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bean and Cheese Burrito, Green Chile, Guacamole