#9: Fiesta Jalisco"The most underrated Mexican spot in town." - Gazette readerLocation: 6074 Stetson Hills Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80917Phone: 719-573-8813Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Courtesy Photo)
Looking for the best Mexican food in town to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? That’s not a problem as there are plenty of great options in the Colorado Springs area. To narrow the list down, here are 9 of Gazette readers’ favorite Mexican offerings from a recent Best of the Springs magazine. Please call ahead or check restaurant websites to see takeout and curbside options due to the coronavirus restrictions.
#9: Fiesta Jalisco”The most underrated Mexican spot in town.” – Gazette readerLocation: 6074 Stetson Hills Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80917Phone: 719-573-8813Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Courtesy Photo)#8: Tlaquepaque”The tacos are the finest in the city.” – Gazette readerLocation: 911 N. Murray Blvd. Phone: (719) 597-4727Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.#7: El Taco Rey”No canned food at El Taco Rey. Authentic food prepared on sight.” – Gazette readerLocation: 330 E. Colorado Ave. Phone: (719) 475-9722Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Courtesy of El Taco Rey Facebook page)#6: Arlene’s Beans”Best fresh burritos, maybe in the whole world. Great atmosphere and family friendly environment.” – Gazette readerLocation: 366 Second Street Unit D, MonumentHours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayContact info: email arlenesbeans2016@gmail.com (Courtesy of Arlene’s Beans, Salsa, and Catering Facebook page)#5: Hacienda Colorado”Awesome food and great sopapillas!” – Gazette readerLocation: 5246 N Nevada Ave.Phone: (719) 418-7999Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)#4 Crystal Park Cantina”A neighborhood gem! Excellent service, fresh ingredients, and delicious at every visit. The Cantina Burger and the Navajo Taco are addicting!” – Gazette readerLocation: 178 Crystal Park Rd., Manitou Springs Phone: (719) 685-5999Hours: Noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)#3 Jose Muldoon’sLocations and phone numbers: Downtown: 222 N Tejon St., (719) 636-2311Eastside: 5710 S Carefree Cir., (719) 574-5673Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. (Bryan Oller, The Gazette)#2: Amanda’s Fonda”Wonderful food! The salsa is the bomb. Love the cabbage salad.” – Gazette readerLocation: 3625 Colorado Ave. Phone: (719) 227-1975Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m (Carol Lawrence, The Gazette)#1: Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill”The Carne Asada is Awesome! And ask for the pineapple habanero salsa!” – Gazette readerLocation: 5925 Dublin Blvd. Phone: (719) 591-6177Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
