Teocalli Cocina

Mexican restaurant · Lafayette

Teocalli Cocina

Mexican restaurant · Lafayette

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103 N Public Rd Unit C, Lafayette, CO 80026

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This lively, modern spot serves up inventive gluten-free Mexican fare alongside vibrant cocktails, creating a buzz-worthy dining scene in downtown Longmont.  

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103 N Public Rd Unit C, Lafayette, CO 80026 Get directions

teocallicocina.com
@teocalli_cocina

$20–30 · Menu

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103 N Public Rd Unit C, Lafayette, CO 80026 Get directions

+1 303 284 6597
teocallicocina.com
@teocalli_cocina

$20–30 · Menu

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Douglas Hunter

Google
Hands down one of the top Mexican restaurants in the entire Denver area I have been to! Decided to go here for a patio and a light lunch and left knowing we would become regulars. The salsa trio was great! Select from their list of creative and flavorful options with varying levels of heat. My favorite was a pineapple habanero. Tacos were up next. I went with a Carne Asada, pork belly and an avocado tempura. All were delicious but the pork belly was awesome! Side of Mole and this meal was flavor packed. Great decor and atmosphere. Quality service by friendly staff. We will be back soon!

Katie Fiola Jones

Google
Good food. Sort of expensive. They've got booths, table tops, and a bar to sit at. The tacos were great their guac and salsas are also very good. Parking can be a little tricky to find in a busy night but it wasn't too bad. We did make a reservation for dinner which was helpful.

Zane Faller

Google
We tried the queso fundito, chips and guac, as well as the fingerling potatoes. I really enjoyed the queso fundito, the flavors were great, and the two sauces were yummy. The fingerling potatoes were delish!! I also tried two tacos, the carne asade and avocado tempura with a side of beans and rice. The avocado tempura was unique, as I’ve never had anything like it. The flavors were yummy, and I liked that it was fresh tasting. The carne asade was on a whole other level though, the meat was cooked perfectly and the cheese crusted taco and sauce were all so great. The rice and beans were ok, but not outstanding. The prices were a little expensive but most are very reasonable for the quality. I enjoyed the seating by the street. Our waiter was nice too. Overall delicious!

Marcus T. Berry

Google
Wow, I was impressed with the place. The food was excellent, and the wait staff were delightful. We had the Brussel sprouts, the fundido, and the salsa trio for appetizers. I had the al a carte tacos. I had the carnitas, pollo, and carne asada tacos. My wife had the pork belly and carne asada tacos. I will definitely be back.

Karlee Isbell

Google
Literally the best Mexican food in the state. I could drink the macha salsa with a straw, and don’t get me started on the tasty tacos. Even better, the margaritas are strong enough to make you text your ex or plan a solo trip to Mexico — 10/10 would recommend.

Patricia Valderrama

Google
We decided at the last minute to go out to dinner on New Years Eve. They found us a spot at the bar and we loved the service. David made us a passion fruit mocktail that was delicious. Ruben was very attentive. This was our second time there and we will be back!🌟🌟🌟

Molly Dudden (Epstein)

Google
Absolutely IN-CRE-DI-BLE! Run don't walk to get food here. Some of the highest quality Mexican food I've had in Colorado and the fact that the menu was practically all gluten free: AMAZING! Our server Jesse was so knowledgeable and kind!! Will definitely be coming back here!

Mickey Citarella

Google
Teocalli more like TeoMuyTasty. This gem of a restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown Lafayette takes all the culinary magic of Mexican and cranks it to once (that’s Spanish for 11). Seriously they take what’s tried and true and apply small twists to make each dish something new. The servers are extremely friendly and more than happy to guide you through the experience to ensure your mouth is host to a fantastic fiesta. Watch out this place is super popular so getting weekend resos can be tough but oh so worth it.

Gregg M.

Yelp
Every time we come to Lafayette we make sure to come to Teocalli. Love that we can make reservations because it's always so busy. Love the decor and the servers (ours was Tyler) do a fantastic job, really making us feel appreciated. We enjoyed a couple special cocktails, had the salsa trio and guacamole as starters. We then sampled the Pasole Verde, kale salad and quesadillas. All were amazing. This is definitely a repeater for us. Keep up the great work guys and gals!!

Tammy S.

Yelp
This is a frequently visited restaurant when I'm meeting friends or my husband after work. It has outdoor and indoor seating and the staff always greets you with a welcoming smile. I try to make a reservation as it's a busy place but Thursday night my husband and decided to go at the last minute since we were both in Lafayette. We were seated at a community table in the sunny room off the main dining room. It's a lovely space if you can't be outside. I always get tacos and wanted to try the suizas enchiladas with chicken. It is the only meal I've had there that I wouldn't order again. While the serving was generous and the enchiladas were packed with chicken, it was a bit dry even smothered in the delicious sauce. The shrimp tacos and tuna on lettuce that my husband had were amazing so I will stick with my usual (the Tijuana style shrimp tacos) and now add the tuna to my list! I always enjoy the coin margaritas as well.

S G.

Yelp
Food is amazing. But expect the wait. Takes forever till you get it & (It wasn't busy at all)

Todd G.

Yelp
Great selection for food choice and they are prepared fresh. Service was swift friendly. Busy during lunch hour and noise was moderate to high, sometimes making it difficult to hear the conversations.

Carolyn P.

Yelp
Very good tacos on the main street. I like the outdoor space, as the inside can get a little loud when it is busy. Great selection of tacos -- try the seasonal specials -- and cocktails!

Claudia B.

Yelp
This place is amazing! The waitstaff helped us decide on menu items based on allergen restrictions, which was above and beyond. The outdoor seating is comfortable and not too much "on the sidewalk or in the street." We started with chips and a selection of salsas and I ordered three tacos. All was so delicious! Each taco had a unique flavor and was Mexican taken up a few notches.

Gene T.

Yelp
I have reviewed this before. Margaritas are fabulous! Tacos are fabulous! Soups are fabulous! Chicken is fabulous! Love it here! Suggest reservation! Everyone seems to agree that this is fabulous! It is our go to!

Michelle S.

Yelp
Omg. Amazing. The vibe was cool. The food was phenomenal. We visited in August and enjoyed very good can't find these dishes everywhere. Definitely would recommend outside dining is available.

Ann F.

Yelp
We grabbed a seat at the bar and immediately noticed the inviting enclosed patio. Jessie, the bartender, made an amazing skinny margarita. We sampled a few small bites and especially loved the ahi tuna lettuce wraps and birria tacos, which Jessie kindly adjusted with a lettuce wrap. Great spot overall--I'll definitely be back!

Rain Bow T.

Yelp
Very impressed with this spot. Located right on the main street. Good vibes, clean and tons of seating, indoor and outdoor. I was there at lunch time and there was no wait, but I hear dinner gets very busy, however they do take reservations. Food definitely had unique flavors-please please try the mango ceviche-it is one of a kind and it was absolutely delicious. It all seems made to order and very fresh. Also very evident there are quality ingredients. The menu is packed with vegetarian. pescatarian and meat eater options, so that is a huge plus for groups. Very delighted in my experience.

Dan S.

Yelp
First time dining at Teocalli Cocina and glad we had a 6pm reservation. We were probably sat 10 minutes or so past our reservation. Couldn't believe how busy they were , so must be a good sign. Brooklyn was our server who did a great job. She got our drinks and appetizers in right away while we caught up and decided on what we wanted to eat. Food: 4.75 stars. The guacamole was really fresh and had a nice flavor to it. What I would do differently next time is get it without the chorizo. The salsas were refreshing with a little bite to them. My favorite one was the Macha. This contains peanuts, so if you allergies to nuts avoid this one. I got the cheese enchiladas and the one with the jalapeño cream sauce was my favorite one. I realize I'm not a mole fan, so scraped off the sauce and pushed the enchilada through the jalapeño cream sauce that was left on my plate. My friends all enjoyed their meals. I think next time I dine here I will either get some tacos or the adobo tuna. Ambiance- is very chill and casual. They have outdoor dining on the sidewalk as well as attached to the building. Would recommend, but make a reservation through Open Table.

Scott P.

Yelp
Love this place. Everything is awesome but I will say the posole soup is stupid good. My wife always orders it and I'm thinking how good could soup be? Well, it's awesome.

Miya J.

Yelp
Amazing ambiance. The staff were friendly. Very busy for a Tuesday afternoon. Food was beautifully plated but lacked flavor.

Stephen P.

Yelp
Consistently outstanding food: everything I've tried has been modern, inventive, and delicious. You don't get the free chips & salsa like the Tex-Mex standard, but don't skip the appetizers, they're some of the highlights, whether it's guacamole, cheese dips, or various small bites. For the main dishes, tacos, mole, enchiladas, fish ... all great. Service is attentive, friendly, and helpful. Great setup with cool decor and a variety of seating options for any season. In my two visits so far, I haven't had a chance to try the cocktails, but those look great as well -- guess I'll have to go back!

Carl M.

Yelp
I admit, we only stopped by because restaurant across the street was closed on Mondays. Glad we did. Three salsas and fresh chips is excellent. We tried tomatillo, very mild, avocado verde with a note of citrus is tasty, but my fav is the charred pasilla with more heat though not too much. There are others to try as well. For street tacos we ordered shrimp de Tijuana, probably the best we had, taco de cotija, a veggie option, pork belly, and pollo. Excellent options all. It was lunch and I was driving or I'd have opted for a margarita which looked great. Service was prompt and friendly. We ate on the outside tables which was very enjoyable. Our cost was only $10 more than the fast food option we initially came for. Give them a try!

Abby R.

Yelp
Ate here with my family to celebrate my birthday. Called ahead and made a reservation, it was a busy night but we were seated immediately upon arriving. The service was fast and attentive, and gave great recommendations! We had the enchiladas (both sauces were delicious), some tacos (10/10 recommend the carne asada taco!), and the quesadilla. We were very pleased with the food! The atmosphere is fun and lively. Definitely will visit again!

Ed S.

Yelp
Food and drinks are exceptional. Great variety of tacos, but not the usual fare. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The only drawback is the noise, if the restaurant is busy. But noise would not keep us away, the food is too good.

McKenna S.

Yelp
Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about this place! Menu is smaller than most Mexican places which to me just means that they take more time to prevent each item on the menu! I love Mexican food and my husband hates it but he happens to love this place! The Birria Tijuana style is our favorite and the Esquites we tried the brussels sprouts as well this time and of course they were phenomenal. Service is always amazing too! And the ambience is like the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to.

Alexandra B.

Yelp
this restaurant brings a more innovative, Mexican cuisine with the flavors of Mexico City. We ordered the queso fundido appetizer, chips and 3 salsas (charred habanero, macha, pineapple salsa), side of mole and heirloom tortillas, enchiladas suizas, and birria tacos plus margaritas. all the food was excellent. My favorite salsa was the salsa macha, my friends favorite was the word with pineapple. The chips were warm, crunchy and fresh. The Molé had excellent flavor and was also spicy. The enchiladas had very good taste, although I wish they'd had a bit more sauce. my friend said her tacos were excellent. I had eight grand Marnier margaritas, which was very good. Service was good. However, the server had no idea why they tortillas wear called "heirloom", so it would be great to let the staff know a bit more about the decisions behind the naming of certain dishes. In this case, does that mean that the cord is different than other corn?? I guess I will have to be back at this restaurant to ask someone else. Ha ha! Another great reason to go back. Food was honestly delicious and I would love to try other menu items. The restaurant was crowded and we got there shortly after 5:30 PM. I also saw signs for a happy hour with good deals on margaritas although I seem to remember that it eats only from 3 to 5 so I recommend you get there during that time to take that picture of those great deals.

Meghan D.

Yelp
Teocalli has been in my list of bookmarks forever! I'm glad that I had an excuse to visit with a friend of mine recently. We had a great experience and there are so many other menu items I'd like to try, so I'm positive that I'll be back. Teocalli is in downtown Lafayette, which gets fairly busy during evenings and weekends. Parking can be challenging depending on the day and time you're there, but there is a lot of street parking available the further you get from Main Street if you're not able to park in one of the public lots off the main road. We dropped in around 4 on a Thursday evening and it wasn't crazy busy, but we did get a recommendation to make reservations for a table if we were ever planning on visiting during one of their peaks, which included later evening on Thursdays... so heads up there. I don't know what wait times are like during rushes but keep that in mind for your visit. I didn't see the entirety of the restaurant when I first arrived, but from what I could tell the space was really clean and had tasteful and unique decor. Where we sat was pretty open to the outdoors as I think this section of the restaurant is more exposed to the elements and might be treated more as a patio in the summer months (don't quite me though... I'm not sure I'm assuming correctly). We were tucked away in a corner which was super nice and allowed us to enjoy our time together without being constantly bumped or walked by. Though the space is bright, the lights were dimmed after a while as the sun was going down, which created a really nice ambiance. Everything was fast paced and exciting around us and all the guests really seemed to be enjoying themselves. My friend has been here a bunch and recommended it because she is gluten free and the dishes are all prepared really well with gluten intolerances in mind. We started off with the teocalli guacamole, which was absolutely delicious, and we each got a birria taco to try in addition to our dinners. The tacos were hot and fresh and very yummy. I got the half and half enchiladas (mole and suizas) with chicken, and my friend had a birria plate, but the name of it is escaping me lol. Each meal came with a little side of rice and beans as well. The presentation of the dishes was super pretty, and the food came out piping hot, which is always something I look for when dining out. My friend is a regular and loved the meal she got; I also really enjoyed the suizas enchilada I had, but unfortunately the mole was a little too chocolatey for my liking - not to say it was bad, but just not really my taste. The staff we interacted with were very friendly and attentive, and timing of all the various dishes we ordered was perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for some tasty food and hip atmosphere!

Scott G.

Yelp
We are seeing many firsts, driving LA to NJ. Teocali chosen by friends of my daughter, who live in the area. They know their taquerias! Everything we had was awesome. We started with Guacomole with cheese and chorizo crumbles. I had the El Jefe cocktail and shebhad a mojito, both impeccable. BTW, it was chosen for having a gluten free kitchen, and there was never a flavor compromise! Between us we proceeded to taco of birria, pescado, pork belly and shrimps. Every pne delighful. Finale, GF churros. Who'da guessed that was even possible? Brilliant evening!

Kim F.

Yelp
Omg ... DELICIOUS!! Warning... make a reservation, this place is packed and has a lot of seating because it's so delicious... we enjoy chips and salsa with a salsa trio and it was so good. The guacamole is definitely made fresh. We enjoyed street tacos and they were so good. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. The ambience is wonderful, the service is the spectacular . I cannot wait to go back.

Roland H.

Yelp
Such a beautiful and hip space. Food was really good; delicious cocktails (love the El Jefe) and margs, excellent guac, all the tacos we tried were solid, Pescado a Las Brasas and Mole Enchiladas were great. Server Mathias was top notch. Will be back!

Joshua N.

Yelp
Wow, this place is good. Menu is of good quality, highly imaginative, but not over the top inauthentic. Wife and I enjoyed pork belly, carne asada, and carnitas tacos. The beef was juicy and well-seasoned. Loved the cheese baked into the tortilla! The pork belly was a generous piece for a taco, had a tangy sauce, and I think some kind of spicy rub. I really want to come back for the rest of the menu. This may be my favorite restaurant in Colorado in the 14 months I've lived here. Atmosphere was also nice, though I'm not sure how it is during busier times. Note that while some reviewers have complaints about the service here, our experience was nothing but pleasant. Our waitress greeted us with a nuclear smile that was completely genuine, and was very attentive to our needs.

Kim A.

Yelp
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. I met up with a friend on a Monday night, and it was surprisingly busy! We decided to start with the salsa trio. Our waiter informed us that we could substitute the guac for one of the sauces without an up charge, but we were charged a few extra bucks for this. The pineapple and traditional salsa were delicious. The guac needed salt. For my main dish I ordered the chopped salad. Some thing was missing - flavor. the salad dressing was a flavorless vinaigrette and the chili oil egg was nothing special. My friend said the chicken quesadilla was just OK. I'd love to give this place another shot and try something else on the menu as maybe we just visited on an off day.

Rami Q.

Yelp
Awesome fast paced Mexican style restaurant with a nice cool vibe. Service was great and food was even better. We had a large party so we were able to try out so many items and the restaurant was quick despite being busy. We had about a 20 minute wait, waiting area isn't too big so bundled up if you have to wait outside. Being right next door to the Chocolate Stan joint is a plus because that's a perfect place to cap off a great dinner. Will visit again.

Emmy S.

Yelp
definitely unique place to go eat it was different from what we expected, but it did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you want something different, especially in the Lafayette scene. it was slightly overpriced. In my opinion however I would go back.

Jenny W.

Yelp
Have to be honest that I was all set to leave a bad review after seating us took 45 min longer than they had said, and one of the women at the front desk wasn't very helpful or nice - but our waitress saved the day. She went out of her way to put in our order quickly, send our food out immediately and helped with our bill because of the start of our experience. The food was out of this world and the drinks were so good. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back.

Construe I.

Yelp
Since I wrote my first review the service and food have really dropped off. It's hit or miss. But the room is still nice.

Jessica B.

Yelp
Been coming here regularly since they opened. Fabulous food and best tequila drinks around!

Josh N.

Yelp
My wife and I stopped in for a dinner Sunday evening and were very glad a friend told us to make reservations, which were convenient in Open table. This place was packed @ 6 and never let up the whole time we were there. It was quite loud and somewhat hectic with the busyness so not a very relaxing atmosphere. Though we still enjoyed ourselves. My wife has to eat gluten free so we were very pleased to see the gluten free menu. The food was delicious with ample proteins and reasonable prices. I Definitely ate too much but enjoyed every bite. The roasted side of jalapeños was super fun and shockingly got 3 large ones for $1. We didn't have any cocktails but I hope to next time as the alcohol selection looked really fun.

Deb C.

Yelp
The menu is wrong. I cannot promote a restaurant that doesn't update the menu. Figure out the ingredients, if you are going to list them. And their salsas kinda suck. I won't return unless I am in that location and can't go to any of the other nearby restaurants

Becki H.

Yelp
We headed down to Lafayette to meet the family halfway for my brother-in-law's birthday, and my brilliant mother-in-law decided to make a reservation here! They open at 11:30am on the dot, and we were the second group through the door with a line forming fast behind us. Thank goodness for that reservation! We were seated in the greenhouse-style room to the right with tons of natural light thanks to the sliding glass doors, and it warmed up pretty quickly even with the raging icy winds outside. Our server was on top of it, bringing water and margaritas and immediately taking our appetizer order. We got two orders of guacamole and the Esquites street corn with the thick tortilla chips. The Esquites were creamy and smoky, with a nice hint of spice. My husband and I "split" a few tacos (I could only finish half of my De Birria Tijuana Style since I had stuffed myself on appetizers) which included the Pescado Tempura Style, Carne Asada and Tijuana Style Shrimp. The favorite was definitely the shrimp that had a nice, spicy kick to it. The little ones got a cheese quesadilla which they weren't too fond of due to the crema included (they're two and four, so they're picky), but the rest of the family happily finished that off. Churros rounded out the meal with a Mexican chocolate and Mezcal cream, which were piping hot and the perfect cap to the meal. Bonus points - this restaurant has a completely gluten free menu for those who are Celiac or trying to avoid gluten. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

Mike S.

Yelp
Authentic and fresh, salsas are always good but hard to pick my favorites. Sat at the bar as we did not have a reservation. Bartender took good care of us. Birria tacos were tasty.

Danny R.

Yelp
Look, the food here is excellent. Everything feels made to order, sauces and salsas are delicious, drinks are on point. Service has always been prompt, and while it isn't cheap, it feels worth it. Definitely a good spot for margs and queso. My primary issue with this place is the noise level. It's popular (so usually full) and it has very little acoustic treatment. This means it gets VERY loud. Like, "scream conversation at your date and leave with minor hearing damage" loud. I live close by, but I rarely visit anymore because of how much the sound bothers me. If you're less sensitive to sound, you'll be rewarded with a nice meal. If you're like me, sit outside, get it to-go, or visit at non-peak times.

Josh M.

Yelp
The food is fine here. It is elevated Mexican food. I give the low rating solely to call out scummy business practices. They add on a hidden fee and place it next to your food/drinks so you are taxed on it. Restaurants should just pay their people and not try to pawn off every business expense on the customer

Oscar C.

Yelp
Food is simply amazing, definitely going to be on our list of places to bring family when they are in town. The highlight for me was the blistered shishito peppers and mole and enchiladas. If I could give it more stars I would gladly do it.

Jane D.

Yelp
The food was amazing!!!! The service was amazing!!!! We sat outside in the indoor/outdoor area and it was too hot!!!! Please run the air conditioner down n the indoor/outdoor area!!!!!!!

Liliana M.

Yelp
Longmont location excellent food and very good service, the place is modern and clean I hope to come back soon I recommend it.

Nathaniel B.

Yelp
Very good food and ambiance. It's not a full 5/5 because they can lack consistency. Service is good, drinks are tasty, but it's little pricey. Be aware of a long wait if it's the weekend. Overall, great place for some fancy tacos and thangs.

Paul H.

Yelp
My entire family loves this place so much that I am surprised to not see every review be 5-stars. We've probably been here 10+ times in the last 18 months and it is hands down our favorite restaurant in the Erie/Lafayette/Boulder/Longmont area. The food is consistently favorable and super tasty. The queso and the guac and chips are our two favorite appetizers, and the house margaritas are our favorite drinks. We have two vegetarians in the family and there are three or four tacos that they always get. I am not vegetarian and even I eat the vegetarian tacos because they are so good. The carne asada tacos are super tasty and my wife likes the seared ahi plate with rice. We also love the churro dessert, it is both sweet and cinnamon-y. The ambiance is a blast! Always fun and entertaining. The restaurant is usually loud when we go on Friday and Saturday nights, but not inappropriately loud. Loud enough that the last time we were there we had our 2 year old nephew with us, and he could make plenty of noise without anyone noticing. We think this place is terrific, and we literally have never had a bad experience. Quite the opposite, we have enjoyed every one of them. So much so that when out of state family comes to visit, this is where we take them for dinner!

Susan M.

Yelp
This is the age-old tale of the nerd (foodie) finally getting a date with the cheerleader (popular restaurant, beautiful food presentation), and the night ends in bitter disappointment because she has zero personality. We began with the Paloma cocktail, which was delicious and well balanced. The chips appear to be made in-house and had an off flavor, due to, we are assuming, old tortillas, and/or old deep frying oil. The bowl was also full of unappetizing "chunks" of multiple tortilla triangles folded over each other. These were bad chips. Food is presented beautifully. It's just delightful! Looking at the online menu earlier in the day really had us pondering what the heck to choose because it all looks so good! We started with the habanero mango ceviche. While it was also just lovely to look at, it was too fruit forward, so it was extremely tart (where was the salt?) and there was barely any shrimp on it. Also, we could not detect habanero at all, just a tad of smoky oil. The smoke flavor was really excellent but overpowered by the fruit. It was not a good value, and certainly not what we consider as being ceviche. For our mains, my partner ordered the hangar steak, which is usually a great option bc it is an inexpensive cut of meat that is actually quite tender. Except this one wasn't tender, and it lacked flavor. I had the braised beef rib, which was presented (& tasted like) beef cheek. It was fork tender, but it probably needed at least another 30 minutes of braise time. It was set in a bowl of way too much oil, and it had no flavor. This dish came with bone marrow, which was precisely why I wanted to order this dish. Sadly, the marrow was extremely scant (less than a teaspoon) and mostly consisted of oil (textureless), which does not fare well with a (bad) tortilla chip. I was scratching my head. Why did they even bother putting this on the plate? Do not order this expecting the fabulous marrow you get at a neighborhood bistro in Paris. We appreciated the addition of condiments (pickled red onion and jalapenos), but they were scant, and there was no salt shaker on the table. We each got rice and beans with our meal, which were both flavorful, but inconsistent (his had very little rice, but tons of cheese, mine had equal amounts of each, but hardly any cheese.). My initial instinct was to give this place another try, but my common sense kicked in, knowing it would be just as bland. Is this why people wind up in bad relationships? Good cock(tails) is not a good enough reason to keep going back.

Heather L.

Yelp
My family and I started going to Teocalli the month they opened. We've been regulars ever since and have never been disappointed. The flavors are robust, unique, and downright delicious. I love the virgin margaritas and the chicken quesadillas. There's many salsa choices to choose from but I really love the macha and the Xi Ni Pek. It's wonderful to go to a restaurant where I know that everything is gluten-free. My kids devour the kids tacos. I have chosen to host my birthday party at Teocalli with friends each year for a few years in a row now because the ambience is so amazing. There's beautiful porch lights, space heaters out on the patio and it's always clean and pleasant. The service is always good but it can get a bit slow when they are busy, which is understandable. Now if they would open up a Teocalli IV in NoCo...

Michael C.

Yelp
Everything is really great here. The salad is so good. The dressing is amazing. The salsas are all great, sometimes I'll order some salsas to pick up when we have friends or family visiting. We've also ordered different meats to go and made our own tacos and arepas with fillings at home. Of course the resturant itself is awesome, but wanted to highlight this is a great place to get some things to go and have some simple and delicious meals you can put together at home too! The service is always really friendly and helpful. The Panna Cotta is a must get.

John B.

Yelp
Great foods. Great drinks. It is so relaxing and laidback. Great social . Service was excellent.

Steven J.

Yelp
Disappointing, visited Longmont's Teocalli Cocina expecting to be wowed and left wondering why I spent $50 for one appetizer (Queso Fundito), four tacos (Birria, Carnitas, Pork Belly & Carne Asada) and still had to pay $9 for a flight of 3 different Salsas. The portions were average, the meats were dry & uninspiring, the salsas lacked real flavor, the chips were stale & tasteless and the queso was just melted cheese in a very hot pan. The ambiance beckoned, but the staff distracted & soon all the hipsters at the bar slowly faded away. Sadly, I only left with leftovers I won't eat and memories of an authentic Mexican dining experience unfulfilled. If only photos could talk!

Cathy R.

Yelp
I just cannot abide a restaurant that charges for chips and salsa. The food is good. I have never ordered something that was not delicious but it feels wrong to take money for chips and salsa. Ruins it for me. I don't take people here. I do tell them the food is good but you are going to pay.

Jared H.

Yelp
My wife and I love this place. We stumbled upon it one night when we were both craving tacos and boy did it hit the spot! The queso fundido is a must try in our opinions, very yummy! And our favorite tacos were the carne asada, carnitas, and birria! Every waiter we interacted with was very nice and the vibes of the restaurant were right up our alley. With seating inside, at the bar, or even outside. We have been back a few times and will probably continue to do so when we crave tacos near by!

Julia K.

Yelp
I took out mole chicken dish. It was $19 but there were only 2 small wraps with shredded chicken. The mole sauce was good. The rice and bean came in a small container. There was a small moth that flew out of one of the wrap when I sliced it open so I didn't eat the second wrap. I don't think it's good value for the price. Not sure if I'll go back.