Chile Colorado

This was my first time dining at Chile Colorado and it was a great experience! From the bright exterior signage to the amazing colors and artwork on the walls inside, I knew that I was in for something special. The restaurant itself is very clean, which is always a good sign of how the food will be prepared. I've always gone by the "Base a restaurant's food on how clean the restrooms are" motto. The menu is expansive, with so many options to choose from. This is a family-owned operation, and all of the recipes are theirs. On the recommendation of my friend, I ordered the Carne Adovada Plate. I hadn't ever had this before. So much flavor! A little spice but not too much. The pork was so tender and delicious. I added an egg on top (also a recommendation by my friend) and it was the perfect combo. We also ordered the Chips Trio for an appetizer: Salsa, Guacamole, & Queso served with homestyle chips. Everything was delicious! Chef Daniel Moreno came out to make sure that we were satisfied with our meal. It's always great when the Chef makes contact with the customer base. All in all, this was a great dining experience. I wish I still lived in the Springs so that I could try everything on the menu. I'll just have to settle on trying different dishes each time I'm in town. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. It's definitely a must-try if you're looking for an authentic dining experience.

We are traveling from Dallas and I wanted some food like my grandmother used to make that we cannot get in Texas. This place is legit. The food is homemade and fresh. Spot on authentic green chile, beans, fried potatoes and fideo. It’s family run and the people there are the most polite and kindest we encountered in Colorado Springs. Thank y’all for the authentic food and bringing back a taste of my childhood!❤️

Cute little Mexican restaurant with good food! The waitress was super friendly and very helpful. Loved the vibe! Definitely will be back. Got the carne asada burrito and it was bomb!

We went here on Saturday. For dinner. Staff fast and nice, especially Natalie. Food was excellent. Alittle salty but not overpowering. I ordered a beef and bean burrito and a chicken enchilada with green chili. Nice kick.The drinks Outstanding we ordered the patron Cadillac margarita. Will definitely recommend

This was my third visit. The first was in the evening with family and was an ok experience. Cool place and nice people. The food was not real good but I was able to finish my plate. Second time was breakfast and the food was better as was the service. This time….. I was dining alone for lunch. It took an hour to get my food and I am being as nice as I can by saying it wasn’t worth the wait. I ordered their flagship dish “chile colorado” which is fried potatoes, beans, tortillas, and red chili. First the tortillas- Store bought and tossed on the fire to warm them up. I was almost able to finish a whole one before the smell of the food ruined my appetite. The beans- Terrible is the only word to describe them. I have never tasted beans like that before. I hope I never do again. Potatoes- These tastes like vegetable oil and I had to use several napkins to soak up the grease that was literally dripping off of them before each bite. These were the only things I was able to eat. These red chili- It looked like dog food dropped on the plate after pouring a half cup of cooking grease on it. I tried to eat it but it was not even remotely tolerable. I don’t know who’s “mom’s recipe” they used but it should be replaced with an actual recipe for red chili. I will be surprised if I don’t have stomach problems for the rest of the week even though I only took a couple of bites. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Looks like someone really invested a good deal of money in this place.

I have been super exited to try this place, and decided this morning would be the perfect opportunity. We got there about 8:15 and placed our order. There were only 4 other people there when we arrived. Everything on the menu looked really good. I got a handheld burrito, my husband the smothered. We decided to get it to go. We were told about 12 minutes, so we sat and waited. It took over 30 minutes for our order to come out. I don’t mind waiting, and can understand being understaffed, but this was incredibly slow. I can’t imagine what their rush hour looks like. The burritos were okay, I’ve had better. Probably won’t go back.

I read the prior reviews prior and anticipated something than what we got. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food. We had the order of 3 beef tacos with rice and beans and the fried burrito plate. The beef tacos were ok as well as the beans and rice. The burrito plate however was something else. The burrito had to much pepper that majority of it was not eaten. The fideo that came with it was also very salty. Our sweet iced teas helped in washing down the food. Restrooms were very clean. The service was excellent. I believe it was possible that the cook may have spilled the salt. In the last photo, you can see how much pepper was in the food.

Went in and ate for the first time during their Grand Opening which happened to be the same day as the 2023 Hispanic Festival in downtown Colorado Springs was pretty busy as was to be expected. The restaurant is in a great location and has a bar inside with seating. The food was great. Service was great and very friendly. I asked the waitress to recommend something to eat and I went with her recommendation and was extremely happy. Will definitely be returning!

Chile Colorado This place is outstanding! It's a fairly New Mexican restaurant downtown on Vermijo across from the courthouse. It is very cute and comfy inside. They serve family recipes that are out of this world! Their customer service is simply remarkable. First time I went there the lady that served us was unlike any server that I have had since the 90's. Remember when restaurants really cared about their customers and wanted to make sure that they had what they needed, enjoyed their meal and served with a smile? Well that's what we got. Not to mention very very good food. So, we ordered from them via door dash a couple of nights ago and somehow a tostada did not show up. I'm sure it was just over looked as they are very busy most days. Anyway, I sent a message to their Facebook page letting them know, assuming like most other places they would send a canned response and do nothing about it. Nope. That is not what happened at all. Within about five minutes I received a personal message, not canned, telling me we're very sorry and could they give us a gift card!!! What the heck? I seriously thought those days were long gone. Not only did they acknowledge the error, they more than made up for it with a nice big gift card. This is my new place to go for Mexican food. I highly recommend Chile Colorado! And definitely try both the green and red chile. They know what's up! Thank you Chile Colorado for restoring my faith in customer service!

Drive up from Pueblo and wanted to try this place. There were only a few people there at the time I went. Parking wasn't an issue. I got a beer and chips and salsa. I decided to order and got the chile colorado. While waiting I filled up on chips and salsa. Dinner arrived and the Chile Colorado wasn't what I was expecting although it looked good. It was different than the one I had in California. Service was very good and polite. Would I return yes.

This is my second time trying this restaurant. I remember when this lunch place was packed on weekdays noon with customers. No more. The owners have spent a lot of money decorating the inside, and did a good job. On the day we came at lunchtime, we were the only customers, and I know why. First, the floors are painted glossy black. The floor was all tracked up with footprints in the common area and under every table. The outside temp was 12 degrees with snow yesterday. The inside temperature was 55 degrees and I'm glad I was dressed for the outside. Even the waitress was wearing an extra sweater. Both times here, there was an off putting smell to the premise akin to that of rotting meat. Otherwise the place was clean and bright. We ordered chips and salsa ($4), and Patron Cadillac margaritas ($15 ea). The margaritas were great, even tho served in a bourbon rocks glass. We ordered our food, and waited. We had to remind the waitress to bring the chips, and she said she forgot. The chips she did bring were excellent, large and homemade and a lot of them. The salsa was homemade and good. The foreground music was a mix of old Mexican music, interspersed curiously with music from the rock band Haim. I don't get the Mexican correlation, and the volume was way loud for background music. Our Carne Adovado fried burritos came out on too small a plate (see photo). It was impossible to eat the food without spilling out on the table. This restaurant serves fideo (thin spaghetti soaked in tomato sauce) rather than rice. The fideo could have been taken out of a can, as the noodles didn't taste fried. The refried beans were homemade, but, because it was so cold in the restaurant, all the food chilled rapidly, making it gloppy, and was then inedible. We had to remind our waitress to bring the sour cream we ordered, because she said she "forgot". The carne adovado was very spicy, but there was a good amount of pork chunks inside. The avocado/tomatillo sauce inside was okay. The "Christmas" sauce over the burrito was okay, but a little heavy on the cumin. A second identical margarita was ordered, but it was quite different from the first. I would expect that it would be identical, being made by the same person and all. Side waters were served in Mason jars with handles, just like in the sticks. As we were leaving, the waitress was sitting down behind the bar. Time to lean/clean must be a fantasy here.

I've been very disappointed the last few times I came in. Come to find out the dish I love so much the chili Rellano is not on the menu and is only a special. However, every time I called to see if it's available they never have it so I haven't come back in.

Please be warned. The food is so bad like really bad. I guess first sign is beige "green" sauce for the enchiladas. Our waitress took the tacos off the bill so that says how it tasted but again i've been to places that wouldn't have taken it off the bill. EXTREMELY nice staff, our waitress was kind so could tell she didn't mean any harm and is just a nice lady. It's also such a cute place so what a shame that the food was probably the worst mexican food i've eaten. I'm also from california so i know good mexican food

Ive dined in many Mexican restaurants and this one is by far the most disappointing. The food was hardly edible. Green sauce enchiladas were the worse I've ever had . Rice was burned and inedible . It's such a cute restaurant. Waitress was extremely nice and accommodating but if I have to be honest and rate the food .. I'm being generous with 2 stars. Won't be returning. Pictures by owner are heavily edited. Food looks nothing like the pictures that you see on their website so that's quite misleading.

Amazing food! Yellow Queso was alright! we got smothered burritos and finished our plates!

I love this place! The ambiance is amazing and cozy. The music is never too loud, like T-Byrdz. The food is amazing, also. They weren't lying about homestyle plates! The flavor is all there, the portions, and the drinks!!! Don't get me started on the drinks. 10/10 would recommend this place to everyone.

This place is a vibe! The customer service and the music was A1. They had the old school music playing I needed the playlist bad lol. The chips and trip dip came out. I was pleased to see that the chips were homemade and very crunchy. The dips were pretty tasty and the combination of the three together were even better lol. They didn't have a burrito that didn't have any meat since they beans are made with meat I had to opt for the Cheese Enchiladas and rice. It was good but I have a feeling the burrito would've been a lot better. We were too full for dessert but it's a place that is now added to the list so we'll be back for sure!

Torn on my rating. Wish Yelp would add a way to do a half star rating. Chile Colorado would get a 2.5 from me. Not great but not a bust either. The restaurant looks really cool. I really dug the graffiti mural. I kept checking it out during our visit. Brightly lit and colorful space. Service was slooow. We had 4 people in our party, one of which we were waiting for. Our server basically waited until our 4th person came to get the ball rolling. Would have liked to get drinks and apps started. When we asked for "a minute" server tended to come back 10 minutes later each time. While I appreciate not being hounded, the slow pace was a little too slow. Food. Rather "eh". Everyone liked the chips and salsa, and sadly that was our highlight. I had the slopper, the pork green chile was crazy salty, like off-puttingly so. The fries could have been excellent but were not fully cooked. The rice - took one bite and was like "nope". Everyone liked their margs and the price was right. I think Chile Colorado has potential. Killer spot near the Pikes Peak Center. I won't likely be back unless I have a friend who can vouch for a better experience.

Food on New Years day is really tough to find, GOOD FOOD on New Years day, almost impossible! Big shout out to Chile Colorado for being open and nice on 1/1/2024! We ordered 3 carne asada tacos, a carne asada burrito smothered christmas style (green and red chile sauce) and chips salsa/guac/queso. All was delish! I loved that they made it all fresh to order. Our waitress was really chill and the music was popping. They played Bad Bunny and Marc Anthony while we were eating and I couldn't have been happier. Would totally recommend this place and come back myself!

Outstanding lunch special! Be sure to get the green chile on your burrito, so so so so good! Highly recommend the spicy mangonada margarita. Perfect combo for my vacation day. Owners are wonderful people. Super welcoming and gave great recommendations.

My husband and I stopped in over the past weekend for a lunch date. We were both violently craving some chips and guacamole and a little time for just us. He had tried this place before once for a work lunch and said he had to bring me to try. I'm so happy he did. We got the chip trio (I don't remember the name) and all the dips were delicious (guacamole, queso, and salsa). We both also ordered the carne adovada. That also was tasty. Especially with the house made tortillas. Over all I'd say this was a great experience while here. The service was fast and friendly. The business itself was beautiful and really really clean. Everything was well thought out.

Amazing food and chili. First time trying and will return. Good portion of food for price. Great drinks as well.

Friendly service and fresh food - my favorite salsa in town!! We've been here twice and both times were extremely impressed. The daily special appears to be family recipes and they are delicious. And I think the restaurant is run by the family. You have to pay for chips and salsa, but the salsa is well worth it. The decor is lovely and very southwestern. Music was slightly loud that we were here and it off time and they probably would have turned it down if we had a.

Excellent service! Nice chill ambiance! Wonderful chips and salsa (salsa was so good) Had the street tacos and they were very flavorful

Food is excellent. The servers would do well to watch bar rescue and learn customer service ie; don't contradict what I ordered. You're not actively listening. Check in once in awhile, eye contact with the customer is a must. And probably very minor but dress appropriate. Short shorts belong on the volleyball court.

I think someone from the restaurant creates fake profiles on Yelp to create the good reviews which led me to the place after I read them. The atmosphere is cool with a really neat mural as soon as you walk in on the left-hand side and the staff was very friendly. I tried this place and went with their recommended dish which was the carne adobado (the chef's or lead bartender's brother's specialty). Very greasy and rich and extremely salty. The chips are good, but the salsa tastes like they pour in seasonings which also makes it very very salty, and in my experience with a good authentic salsa, all you taste is fresh ingredients.

Alright I've been here 3 times already so I better make a review, huh? I'm obsessed. I literally dream about Chile Colorado. My family asked where I want to meet up? Chile Colorado. Friends ask for recs? Chile Colorado. It's dangerously close to my work and they have killer specials where you can get a burrito, a drink and a side (I think) to go for just $10. Unheard of. I've gotten the pork avocado burrito all three times because my mouth drools when I think of it. Their green chili is unforgettable. It is spicy....but the kind where it burns so good. I even add additional diced green chile to mine for texture and more spice. Their chips and salsa?? I could fill up on that alone. Their Spanish rice is mind blowing. I'm used to super dry rice that you have to mix with beans to make it palatable. Nah. I could also eat a whole plate of just the rice... Their staff is quick, knowledgeable and friendly. I've gone during their busiest hours and they still get your food to you in a short time. The inside of the restaurant is pleasant and clean. If you're like me and missing good Mexican food, especially in the Springs...go to Chile Colorado immediately.

Carne asada seemed fried and not Asada. Couldn't eat it but the rest of it was ok. Rice was overcooked and mush. I prob wouldn't come back.

I had to wipe off napkins of grease and oil off my food. I asked for refried beans( which were included in the meal and had to wait 30 minutes till she got it) the first cup I had gotten my orange juice in was dirty. be prepared to never get refills, straws, or any accommodations without continuous questioning. the service is absolutely horrible.

Downright gross. Should have known when we were the only people in the restaurant. Beef tasted like dog food smells. Seriously bad.

Chile Colorado provided us with tasty authentic food. My son found the restaurant and the pictures of the food looked great so we decided to try it out. Everything we ordered tasted great and arrived quickly! We would definitely come back.

Stopped by tonight for some authentic Mexican food. Overall it was nice experience. The food was very good I recommend the chicken quesadilla it was well done with a nice crispy edge. The server was very attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. The restaurant is decorated like if it is in a small town in Mexico. Loved the colors and decor. Only negative I asked for the house margarita and they didnt have lime so it wasn't made to my liking. But overall a nice experience.

We absolutely love this place. They serve wonderful New Mexican cuisine. The ambience is colorful and the service is friendly and charming. The carne adovada is the best I have ever had. We will definitely be back for breakfast.

Service was good, the food and salsa were really good. Salsa is soooo good. It's on the spicy side so be warned but I like it that way.

Great green chile! Highly recommend. Food and service were great. We tried both chile Colorado and green chile, the green was the winner. The chile Colorado was good, but the green was exceptional!!!

Started with the trio of guacamole, queso, and salsa! There was so much of each that it could have easily fed a table of 4-6 people. What's better than a hardy serving size?! The chips were crispy and they were thick enough to get a good scoop of dip onto it without the chip breaking! I feel like you don't appreciate something like that until you experience the alternative... I appreciate.. I ordered the carne asada plate and it was SOOO tender and flavorful!! The jalapeño and tomato were charred to perfection and added a lot to this dish. The watermelon agave was refreshing and just the right amount of sweet! Channy was our waitress and she was excellent! Everything we ordered came out timely and was hot and tasty. We will definitely be back for more!

Friendly staff, nice interior, okay location but you have to pay for street parking Coming from Texas my bar for Mexican food is quite high and this place did not really live up to it. The Chicken taco was mediocre but the Carne Asada had great flavor. I actually was thinking a two star review until I had the carne asada Despite this however the tortillas they came in were quite oily, and the fried potatoes were no exception to this either (leaving a puddle of oil on the plate) The food was decent, but I doubt I'd come back again while visiting the city

Absolutely fantastic dining experience! Some of, if not the best, Mexican cuisine we have had anywhere. My wife had tamales Christmas style. So good and filled with tasty pork. I had the chilito plate, two tacos, one pork green chili and the other was carne avocado. Both were excellent. The pork and the beef were fork tender and so tasty. We are visiting from the DFW area. Would love Chili Colorado to open a DFW outpost. If you're visiting Colorado Springs, you need to make it a point to eat here. And for you residents, you need to support this crew. Family operation and everything is made from scratch. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Drop by soon!

Ambiance was tasteful Service was spot on Food was incredible!!!! Fresh Homemade even the chips!! Queso never did that icky coagulation that happens when it's cool. This is by far one of the best Mexican restaurant I have eaten at in Colorado Springs

Wasn't sure what to expect at Chile Colorado but what a pleasant surprise. Having spent time 10 years in NM and growing up in CO, the flavors of the food greatly represent both cuisines. I had the carne adovada and it had good depth, and a decent heat level. Flavor of the refried beans is better than any restaurant I've eaten at. Delilah was our server and she was a delight. If you find yourself downtown Colorado Springs, make the stop you won't regret it.

Man, this place is so delicious, I came straight back to order more food for take out that same day. I absolutely loved the feel of the restaurant and how attentive and knowledgeable all the employees were. They're a family business and you can taste the familial love poured into these fresh made to order family recipes. Everything is SEASONED beautifully. I hated the fact that I got full so fast. I just wanted to keep eating lol. The unos, duos, tres deal is very smart and affordable way to try different things on the menu. Be sure to ask about the menu, every team member was able to recommend different things for different tastebuds and hit the spot every time. I can't wait to be back in town, I felt so welcomed and appreciated there. Ask to see Anthony's Sombrero, which is hanging proudly behind the bar, and ask to hear their opening story. This is a great local restaurant to show support to and I hope the community is able to rally behind their vision.

Our first time here and it was awesome. Everything is home made , including the chips! We started with chips and guac which was perfect. I had a chicken fried burrito with green chili. It was exceptional- the green chili is spicy and flavorful, and the beans have a wonderful bacon undertone. My wife had chicken enchiladas with both red and green chile. Also fantastic. The staff was very nice and while the food took a little longer than normal, it was obvious it was fresh and made to order. We will be back for sure.

Colorodian Mexican food. It's a little different than I'm used to but, it's good.

I was walking by heading to a show at the Pikes Peak Center and decided to stop in for a bite. I'm glad I did the food and service was great and it's very reasonably priced. The sweet tea was the best I've had in COS. The atmosphere was cozy.

Amazing authentic Mexican food at a great price. Family owned, really clean and super friendly.

We found this restaurant on yelp app and it dod not disappoint. Everything was well seasoned and portions were generous. Service was good. Ambiance was perfect for our group of 8. I did not get to take pics before we all go into our drinks and food.

Service and food was amazing. We started with the trio appetizers which was delicious with the fresh, homemade tortilla chips. We all enjoyed it, but then it was unfortunately hard to finish the food we ordered as a result. My dad ordered a chile colorado smothered burrito with was huge and came with beans and rice. My mom ordered a dos with a tostada and chicken taco. The taco was packed full of chicken! I ordered a dos with a pork avocado burrito and chile verde. The burrito was stuffed with pork and avocado, but had to take most of it home after filling up on the chile verde. Definitely recommend!

Best service I've had in a reallllllyyyy long time! All of the staff were very friendly and the restaurant was clean. Food was a little on the spicy side for me (I'm a wimp) but very flavorful. I got two desserts and was not sorry at all!

Amazing food! Quaint little place with a full bar and a good skinny margarita. The crispy beef taco, it was full of flavor and toppings are perfect with the side of salsa. The green chili bowl has wonderful heat and great flavor. The cheese dip is interesting. I was expecting white. It is orange but the flavors amazing and really good.. The burritos are where it's at with the green chili sauce. I would not hesitate to order anything. The staff is amazing. Definitely would go back.

Fantastic breakfast. Visiting from Washington state and wanted to introduce my gf to Colorado chile.... she loved her burrito and the huevos ranchers was excellent.

The food is always excellent. It reminds me of my grandma's cooking. I ordered the Chile Colorado and it was delicious. I also enjoyed the peach mojito. It was perfect on a hot summer day.

Good, authentic homemade Mexican food. I had a combination with the pork and avocado burrito, cheese enchilada, and a crispy beef taco. It was all very tasty and I will definitely come back.

Everything is as advertised, homemade everything, had the huevos rancheros, chili was full of flavor, bit of spice. Beans even had a good flavor to them, got salsa for my potatoes and of course homemade. Even the coffee was good

So excited to see this place open as I had been following them since right after they started their journey to downtown Colorado Springs. We came in tonight and were immediately greeted/seated. The interior of the restaurant was bright, well-decorated and very comfortable. We ordered chips and salsa to start off the adventure. The salsa was a show stopper, full of delicious spices and perfectly salted. It wasn't hot but the flavor was on point. It came with fresh corn chips which were clearly homemade that accented the flavor without taking over. My husband and I ordered Grampo's enchiladas, both cheese, his red and mine green. They came out super hot from the oven with beans and rice. The beans were great! This is one area a lot of restaurants surprisingly fail for me but not Chile Colorado! The enchilada was full of cheese and delicious. My green chili needed to be just a little thicker but the flavor was there! I am a Pueblo native so green chili is important to me-like a main food group! The rice was a miss, not sure what flavor it was but the flavor wasn't there. The Jarrito margarita didn't taste like alcohol, and there was no after taste so not sure if the pour was right or if the jarrito simply took over. We finished dinner with apple cinnamon fried ice cream. It was a ball of delicious vanilla ice cream coated in Applejax cereal! It was so good!!! The service was awesome and most of the food was on point. It is definitely a spot you don't want to miss! They serve breakfast and have a good variety in their menu, we will be back!

Over priced and not good. The only food I did enjoy were the appetizers such as the salsa and loaded fries. Service was great though. We had the carne asada street tacos and a chimichanga.

Because they are near my work, this is a go to for me. The food is delicious & freshly made. The employees are very friendly & the atmosphere is so chill. I really love coming here.

We were here for breakfast and it was AMAZING. Two weeks later went back for dinner and it did not disappoint! Best salsa ever and the food, made from scratch, outstanding! You Must GO!