34 Best Mexican Restaurants in Boulder

We've rounded up Boulder's top Mexican spots for you to try. Explore a variety of Mexican flavors, from a Street Tacos to Chilaquiles, and enjoy great Mexican cuisine in the city.

1

Santo

Santo New Mexican Cuisine • $$
1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding
Smothered Quesadillas Montadas
Green Chile Cheeseburger
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Guacamole and Chips
To Go Sampler Guac
Sweet Potato Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Breakfast Burrito

“Amazing delicious food and margaritas! Service is excellent! One of my favorite restaurants in Boulder.“

3.9 Good128 Reviews
Cozobi Fonda Fina Mexican • $$$
909 Walnut St Suite 100, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Callo De Hacha Al Las Brasas
Tostada De Callo De Hacha
Ceviche De Coco Tierno
Elote Caesar Salad
Frijoles Puercos
Molote De Pollo
Ribeye Arriero
Birria Flautas
Braised Lamb
Lamb Shank

“Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. We were very eager to come try this boulder location, it did not disappoint. The sweet potato is reasonably to come all on its own. We also had the agua chile, the coconut ceviche which is what dreams are made from, the pork and ribeye tacos.

My only critique is that tequila list is not made to be read in a dilly lit restaurant 😆“

5 Superb111 Reviews
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Tex-Mex • $$
1101 Walnut St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Complimentary Chips and House Salsa
Steak and Portabella Fajita Combo
Steak & Portabella Fajita Combo
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
Apple Vinegar Honey Slaw
Margaritas and Guacamole
Grilled Steak Fajitas
B a P Carnitas Nachos
Build Your Own Tacos

“Wow! Would leave 6 stars if I could - this place is fantastic. The skinny margarita is delicious, the free chips and salsa taste homemade and fresh, and the steak is delectable. Our server Ari was very nice and gave great recommendations.
The manager, Lucas, also checked in and made sure we had a great experience.“

3.9 Good206 Reviews
Torchy's Tacos Mexican • $
2805 Pearl St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Trailer Park and Green Chili Pork Tacos
To-Go Torchy's Cherry Limeade
Trailer Park Hillbilly Style
Green Chile Queso & Chips
Guacamole & Chips - 1 2
Trailer Park Trashy
Fried Chicken Taco
Fried Avocado Taco
Breakfast Burrito
BYO Breakfast Taco

“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place“

4.5 Superb340 Reviews
Tierra y Fuego Taqueria Mexican • $
4550 Broadway Unit C-3A, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Taco Plate with Black Beans
Torta De Rajas Con Queso
Smothered Burrito Plate
Gordita and Quesadilla
Veggie Burrito Plate
Chicken Mole Plate
Breakfast Gorditas
Breakfast Burritos
Lunch Taco Special
Chips and Salsa

“This family owned and operated restaurant is a must visit. The food is so tasty and flavorful. Using organic corn, they hand make their own masa. It really pays of in the flavor or their tacos, gorditas, and quesadillas. The veggies are locally sourced. The meat is roasted and cooked to perfection. The prices are also very affordable! At the time of this review, they did not have their liquor license, but we were allowed to bring in our own beer, which we brought in from a local brewery. The goal is to have margaritas and more once they get their license. I highly recommend this place, for lunch or dinner, for a date or for the family. I will be sure to return. *No photos of food because we ate it too fast, but it was super yummy! We tried the chips and guacamole, the burrito with barbacoa, and and combination plate. Even the rice and beans sides were delicious!“

4.7 Superb85 Reviews
Nopalito’s Mexican • $
1805 29th St Suite 1138, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Pacifico Beer Battered Fish
Grilled Steak Burrito
Chips Refried Beans
Chicken Quesadilla
Breakfast Burritos
Smothered Burrito
Barbacoa Flautas
Steak Quesadilla
Barbacoa Nachos
Chips and Guac

“OMG I finally found a Mexican restaurant in Colorado I didn't get angry at when I got my food. We just moved from SoCal, and after a few REALLY bad experiences, I swore off CO Mexican. However, when I saw this place was named Nopalito’s and had 4.8 stars, I decided to take a chance.

Their Baja Fish Tacos feel like home. I'm so excited to have found a legit Baja style Mexican restaurant here. They have yummy fruit soda/sparkling waters here too. And a marg bar, but I didn't try one of those this time.“

4.6 Superb104 Reviews
Lonchera Los Paisas Mexican • $
1737 15th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Asada Fries and Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Tacos De Asada
Buffalo Wings
Al Pastor
Chips

“I go here every week for lunch, the food is amazing, especially the tacos. Prices always stay the same, ther service is really quick and me and my freinds always have plenty of room outside the food truck to park and hangout after we get our food.“

4.9 Superb31 Reviews
8

T/aco

T/aco Mexican • $
1175 Walnut St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Bowl of Guacamole with Chips and
Guacamole and Chips and Salsa
Freshly Made Chips and Salsa
Chips Salsa and Guacamole
Three Fresh Salsas
Housemade Chips
To-Go Guacamole
Buffalo Chicken
Mushroom Taco
Street Tacos

“Just had my first experience of T!aco. Fresh, consistent quality food. Flavours off the chart, service friendly quick and on point. Very reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and the guy who runs it treats you like a long lost relative. Just perfect. Great night. Well done“

4.3 Superb168 Reviews
Mojo Taqueria Boulder Mexican • $
2785 Iris Ave, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas and Short Rib Tacos
Green Chile Yuca Fries
Chips & Salsa Trio
Short Rib Burrito
Salsa Flight
Tacos Plate
Enchiladas
Mojo Bowl
Nachos

“Fresh, delicious and beautiful food. Super smiley and friendly staff. Love this place“

4.4 Superb77 Reviews
Dos Manos Mexican Food Truck Mexican • $
5395 Pearl Pkwy suite 100, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Al Pastor Tacos
Loaded Quesadilla
Taco Birra Tacos
Pollo Enchilado
Buche Carnitas
Taco Birrias
Montado
Tortas
Steak

“AMAZING! Jaime and his wife catered my wedding for 175+ people! Jaime was SO easy to work with and responded really quickly. Everyone was raving about the food and said this was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Hands down so happy that I went with Dos Manos! I could not recommend him and his wife more!“

4.8 Superb25 Reviews
Shreddy's Tacos Mexican • $
2690 Baseline Rd, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Steak Street Taco
Carne Asada Street Taco
Pollo Asado Street Taco
Al Pastor Street Taco
Carnitas Street Taco
12 Pack Street Tacos
Full Send Papa Fritas
3 Pack Street Tacos
Strawberry-Nada
Burrito Supreme

“This food is the bomb.com!“

4.3 Superb140 Reviews
La Choza Mexican • $
2500 47th St #3, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burritos
Guacamole
Salsa

“The service, the food and the atmosphere was fantastic. They even have snake on their menu !! too afraid to try it but I really recommend this restaurant.Beautiful atmosphere with outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The wait staff was kind and attentive and the food was delicious.“

4.4 Superb41 Reviews
Los Dos Bros Food Truck Mexican • $
2355 30th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Marinated Pork Al Pastor
Beef Steak Asada
Steak Tacos
Beef

“Best taco around and the rest of the food is amazing come check out the team in Boulder“

4.4 Superb40 Reviews
Sancho's Gunbarrel Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
6545 Gunpark Dr # 280, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Plato De Al Pastor O Barbacoa
Caldo de Camaron Y Pescado
Asada and Lengua Tacos
Smothered Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Smothered Tamales
Sancho's Nachos
Chips and Salsa
Sancho Burrito
Chile Rellenos

“delicious food, friendly people, festive atmosphere, indoor and outdoor dining“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
Efrain's of Boulder Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
2480 Canyon Blvd m1, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Efrain’S Famous Chile Verde Bowl
Refried Beans with Cheese
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Conejos Mezcal Margarita
Cheese Enchilada Plate
Chicken Fajitas Sides
Blue Corn Enchiladas
Chicken Chimichanga
Chicken Enchilada
Efrain's Salad

“excellent food...different food choices and quality food“

4.2 Good144 Reviews
Pica's Boulder Mexican Taqueria Mexican • $
5360 Arapahoe Ave f, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito
Cheese Quesadilla
Chicken Al Carbon
Pork Belly Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Al Pastor
Enchilada Plate
Tostada Salad
Rice and Beans
Wet Burritos

“Please open a restaurant in Longmont!“

4.2 Good78 Reviews
A Takear Mexican • $
2887 30th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor Taco
Quesadilla
Tortillas
Salsa

“This place and the food rocks! The owner is a great and fun guy to talk to while you pick up some fresh food and ingredients.

I suggest you purchase the beef or chicken fajitas or the El Pastore with some extra peppers and onions. Then add some Horchata mix. Then head home and cook a tasty dinner! And make some horchata or even better some rum Chatta!“

5 Superb7 Reviews
18

Wapos

Wapos Mexican • $
4929 Broadway, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Shredded Beef Burrito
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Salsa
Fajitas Combo
Chimichanga
Sopapilla
Enchilada
Ceviche

“We’ve already been here 3 times since the reopening and every time it has been absolutely delicious and amazing. I’ve eaten at most, if not all, Mexican places in Boulder and Wapos is by far the best! The quality, the service, and the value are all 10/10!“

4.3 Superb33 Reviews
Rosetta Hall Mexican • $$
1109 Walnut St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Burger and Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Glass Noodle Salad
Burger and Fries
Boeuf Bourguignon
French Cruller
Fish and Chips
Hummus and Pita
Steak Frites
Lomo Saltado

“Beautiful space with 8 different restaurants/cuisines and 2 full service bars and plenty of seating and has 2 floors + a rooftop with views of the mountains and heaters all around so you won’t get too cold, it’s the perfect place to go with a group of friends when you can’t agree on one place to eat and everyone can just order whatever they want, we loved lounging on the rooftop at sunset time!“

4.1 Good160 Reviews
McDevitt Taco Cart Mexican • $
3550 Frontier Ave, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Sanitas BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
Super Heady Chicken Nachos
Braised Beef Taco
Chips and Salsa
Chips and Queso
Thunder Taco
Cactus Salad

“Got to VIB in Denver last night. Stopped up to McDevitt Taco Supply roof top restaurant and bar. Happy hour was in progress. Sampled 4 different tacos. All excellent bursts of flavor. And the MTS staff and owners are excellent. This is what a first class experience is supposed to be.“

4.2 Good19 Reviews
Wahoo's Fish Taco Mexican • $
2790 Pearl St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Outer Reef Burrito - Smothered
Fish Taco Beans and Rice
Shrimp Tacos
Black Beans
Enchilada
Nachos

“I had the wahoo salad with shrimp and it was great... produce was very fresh the shrimp was fresh and a huge portion bigger and I thought it would be. loved the out door seating. friendly staff 😁👍👍“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
Bellota - Boulder Mexican • $$
4580 Broadway D1, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Taco and Carnitas Taco
Mexican Caesar Salad
House Salsas & Chips
Chicken Enchiladas
Rice and Beans
Chile Relleno
Beef Barbacoa
Taco Flight
Carne Asada
Guacamole

“This place is a life changer! I didn’t know much about different chiropractor options till I went here, It’s not the normal crack and pop and this place will truly align your body & energy. Worth every cent to change your life and body!“

4 Good68 Reviews
Cafe Mexicali Mexican • $
2850 Baseline Rd, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Steak Burrito with Chili Sauce
Sweet Pork Smothered Burrito
Flame Broiled Steak Soft Taco
Sweet Pork Burrito
Sweet Pork Quesolle
Breakfast Burrito
Pork Green Chile
Chicken Burrito
Pork Barbacoa
Rice and Beans

“great beef burritos and chicken tacos“

4 Good94 Reviews
Verde Boulder Mexican • $$
3070 28th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Guacamole
Breakfast Burrito
California Burrito
Pork Green Chili
Mission Burrito
Taco Varieties
Ahi Tuna Taco
Enchiladas
Black Beans
Taco Plate

“Good food. I especially like the Asado fundido tacos!“

4 Good102 Reviews
Centro Mexican Kitchen Mexican • $$
950 Pearl St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Asado Taco Board
Centro Caesar Salad
Chicken Enchiladas
Skirt Steak Tacos
Happy Hour Nachos
Birria Burrito
Taco Platter
Charro Beans
Chilaquiles
Street Corn

“Everything. Sat with my daughter at the bar, and the bartender was incredible!!“

4 Good193 Reviews
La Choza Mexican • $
4457 Broadway, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Beef Fajitas wth Beans Rice Plus Salad & Super Burrito
The Order of Tacos Comes with 4 Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor & Taco Carne Asada
Carnitas Burrito Smothered
California Burrito
Smothered Burrito
Bean and Cheese
Burrito Supreme
Chips and Salsa
Carnitas Tacos

“What more can I say, quite literally one the best breakfast burritos that I’ve had in Boulder, in fact probably anywhere!! Nice and hot, fresh cracked eggs, delicious! I mention this place to anyone I can. Love it here and will continue to support them!! The salsas are the best! Thank you

Parking: Plenty of parking!“

3.9 Good94 Reviews
Rincon Del Sol Mexican • $
2350 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Chile Relleno and Enchilada
Pollo Con Mole Poblano
Vegetarian Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Spinach Enchiladas
Chips and Salsa
Street Tacos
Queso Fundido
Asada Tacos
Chimichanga

“great food, wonderful drinks, our new favorite in Boulder!“

3.7 Good51 Reviews
La Mariposa Restaurant & Margarita House Mexican • $
2845 28th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Style Corn on the Cob
Enchiladas De Espinaca
Birria Tacos Y Consome
Chile Relleno Burrito
Chipotle Quesadilla HH
Extra Chips & Salsa
Guacamole Appetizer
Spinach Enchiladas
Chili Cheese Fries
Coctel De Camaron

“Awesome food, drinks & service!“

3.8 Good112 Reviews
29

bartaco

bartaco Tacos • $$
1048 Pearl St Suite 101, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Secret Taco - Grilled Adobo Pineapple
Bartacosecret Mahi-Nita Pibil Taco
Tortillas Salsas and Guacamole
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Spiced Chicken Verde
Assortment of Tacos
Glazed Pork Belly
Crispy Fish Taco
Pork Belly Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos

“Enjoyable st Tacos and good beer“

4.4 Superb249 Reviews
QDOBA Mexican Eats Mexican • $
1625 28th St Ste 401, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

New Create Your Own Habanero Lime Steak Bowl
Steak Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Protein Bowl
Smoked Brisket
Burritos Bowls
Chicken Bowl
Burritos
Taco
Salad

“I've been to this location many times, and I have loved it every time. I came in earlier tonight for my favorite item on the menu... The chicken queso burrito, and it was just as delicious as ever. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and the Service was great! I also love the free style coke fountain. I would most definitely recommend this location. The Service and staff are always great, the food is always tasty, the dining room is always clean and inviting, and the music is always cool. Looking forward to my next visit �“

3.5 Good55 Reviews
My Neighbor Felix Boulder Mexican • $$$
901 Pearl St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Strawberry Banana Marg
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Al Pastor Portobello Tacos
Chilhuacle Skirt Steak
Salsa Trio with Chips
Queso Fundido Skillet
My Neighbor's Nachos
Churro French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Nachos with Pork

“Really fun experience! Great staff and food“

3.7 Good142 Reviews
Los Dos Bros Taqueria food truck#2 Tacos • $
55th St &, Arapahoe Ave, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Marinated Pork Al Pastor
Carnitas Shredded Pork
Green Chili
Beef Steak

“Best taco around and the rest of the food is amazing come check out the team in Boulder“

4.5 Superb27 Reviews
Illegal Pete's on The Hill Burrito • $
1124 13th St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Baja Fish Burrito
Large Chips Only
Chicken Burrito
Baja Fish Taco
Fish Tacos
Burritos
Nachos
Bowls
Queso
Steak

“Illegal Pete's is a top tier restaurant that gives out the best food. Seriously some of the best quesadillas you can find around the area and for sure worth a stop. On top of that, the workers are incredibly nice and get food out in little time.“

4.1 Good51 Reviews
Illegal Pete's - Pearl St. Burrito • $
1447 Pearl St, Boulder

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Guacamole
Tortilla on the Side
Breakfast Burrito
Big Fish Burrito
Baja Fish Taco
Grilled Steak
Burrito Bowl
Quesadilla
Kid's Bowl
Burritos

“Great place to hang out if you aren’t a beta cuck. The staff are all great at their jobs and know how to keep the flow going and customers happy. If you don’t enjoy your visit something is wrong with you, and you shouldn’t come back

Vegetarian options: I’m sorry if you’re a vagitarian, some people just don’t like flavor

Kid-friendliness: Kids r chill

Wheelchair accessibility: Rip a wheelie da fuk“

3.6 Good141 Reviews

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