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La Cueva Restaurant
- Mexican
- Aurora, CO
About this business
Traditional family recipes have been on the menu since 1974. With Alfonso at the helm, we've got amazing recipes on special each Friday & Saturday night. Check each week to see what's next!
Location details
5011, 9742 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO, 80010, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great mole and margaritas make for a fantastic meal at this Mexican favorite. – In Short Customers can stop by the colorful, fun bar for a drink or head into one of the pretty dining rooms, where owners Norma and Alfonso Nunez are usually on the scene. Chunky and fresh guacamole starts many meals. Entrees include taquitos, burritos, tacos and chicken mole: grilled chicken breast served with a thick sauce made of chilies, vanilla wafers, cinnamon graham crackers, garlic, marjoram and Mexican chocolate. Rice, beans, guacamole ... read more
a long time family favorite – Sure, the parking is a little scarce (better since the new library went in next door), and the service is a bit slow, but we keep going back over and over again for the FOOD. The mole is my favorite; my family loves the enchiladas swimming in spicy chili. We all live by the chunky guac and yummy salsa, which we scoop up with warm fresh chips. And that service -- fresh faced young people from the old country keep our chips coming and our drinks refreshed while we wait for the food, and the owners... read more
After hearing how great La Cueva is for years, I've been disappointed both times. The service is friendly but horribly slow, and it was after the lunch rush. The food was not good. The green chile had a decent bite but not much flavor and so watery it made everything soggy. The homeade tortillas were very good but unfortunately arrived after the rellenos were gone. The prices are high for the quality of food also. Surely this is not the same food that won all the awards on the walls. La Cueva got it's second chance and blew ... read more
User review by nikkalooo – cute bar area...i've been there 4 times and 3 times it was delicious and once it was so so....but I would denfinatly recommend trying it
Best in Denver – La Cueva is far above any mexican restaurant in Denver. I know authentic Mexican food from my granny's kitchen and La Cueva only serves the best. The tortillas are homemade pillows of goodness, and the chile rellenos are HOT! (fair warning) filled with the perfect amount of cheese and smothered in tasty green chile. The chips and salsa get your tongue worked up for a holy experience. Choose a specialty marg and you'll be in heaven. The desserts are standard; flan, sopapillas, if you like chocolate go for the... read more
Authentic Mexican – For anyone that enjoys TRUE authentic Mexican food, La Cueva is the place to go. It is the only restaurant I have been to in Denver that matches the Mexican cuisine I have had during my visits to Mexico. The food itself is excellent. The service is always pleasant, although it can be slow on occasion. Again, if you are looking for REAL authentic Mexican -- LaCueva is the only place to go!
Meat to Eat? – Went for lunch. I underestimated the amount of food I was going to receive. My soft tacos were overstuffed with meat. I had to eat with a fork until I had enough room to put in my avocado, salsa (would be perfect if it had cilantro in it - and my secret ingredient) tomato and lettuce! Delicious food, but enough for two. The margarita was too frozen to drink and a bit on the sweet side - I like them tart. Next time, I'll order less food and try a beer. Overall it was a good experience. My friend enjoyed it as w... read more
Don't believe the hype – I went here based on the excellent write ups that it received. I was plesantly suprised with the nice decor in such a rough neighborhood. That was by far the best part of the night. It took over an hour for the food to come after we had ordered. This is by far the longest I have ever had to wait for Mexican food. When it finally came it was average at best. Stick to the West side of town for the best Mexican.
Horrible! – To be honest with you, I eat Mexican food 3-4 times a week. I would honestly say, La Cueva has to be one of the worst mexican restaurants in Denver (Aurora). Everything comes out soggy and not spicey. The salsa is filled with onions, the huevos rancheros looks like someone spilled a glass of water on it, and the tacos fall apart! What the only thing I am somewhat thankful for is that I never got sick from eating there. It was definitely a close one but I was alright. My true opinion is that, "It doesnt hold a can... read more
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How is La Cueva Restaurant rated?
La Cueva Restaurant has a 4.3 star rating with 499 reviews.
When is La Cueva Restaurant open?
La Cueva Restaurant is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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