7 Mexican restaurants around Colorado Springs to check out this Cinco de Mayo
Ready for Mexican folk dancing, mariachi music and iconic Mexican cuisine? With Cinco de Mayo just a day away, here are seven Mexican restaurants to try before the celebration of Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla begins.
CRYSTAL PARK CANTINA, 178 Crystal Park Road, Manitou Springs
Crystal Park Cantina located at 178 Crystal Park Rd., Manitou Springs
Crystal Park Cantina won gold in the 2023 Best of the Springs. Here’s what readers had to say:
“Simply delicious Mexican cuisine and potent margaritas. Crystal Park passes the flavor test big time.”
“Where we go when friends come to town. Unique setting on the hillside, beautiful rocks around, and delicious food.”
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For more info, visit crystalparkcantina.com
HACIENDA COLORADO, 5246 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs
Hacienda Colorado
Reader comments:
“I have yet to eat something I don’t like here. The wait staff is always personable & very quick service.”
“Very good Mexican food.”
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.
For more info, visit locations.haciendacolorado.com
VAQUEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA, 9605 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs
Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
For more info, visit vaquerosmexican.net
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill, 5925 Dublin Blvd Unit A, Colorado Springs
The steak and chicken combo fajitas at Salsa Brava served with an El Jefe margarita. — Christian Murdock, The Gazette
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill won gold for its salsa in the 2023 Best of the Springs. Here’s what readers had to say:
“The salsa makes it worth the trip.”
“Very fresh Mexican-inspired food.”
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Closed Sundays
For more info, visit salsabravacolorado.com
Tlaquepaque, 911 N. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs
Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant “Chilaquiles” – Fried corn tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo, beans and green salsa Thursday March 31, 2016. Photo by Jeff Kearney.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
For more info, visit ordertlaquepaque.com
Zocalo, 418 S. Tejon St. Suite 100, Colorado Springs
Ley Ragland is the cashier in the vintage VW at Zocálo downtown.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun.
For more info, visit zocalocolorado.com
Tacos El Amigo, 2416 E Boulder St., Colorado Springs
Taco El Amigo east of downtown Colorado Springs. Gazette photo
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.
For more info, call 719-434-0371
A spectator wears a hat with Mexican flag colors before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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