Venga Venga

Great food and good vibes right on the slopes. The guacamole is fantastic. They will have a DJ on the patio. A bit pricey like everything in Aspen. Good spot.

Venga Venga was a lively indoor/outdoor venue overlooking the mountain. I enjoyed its location and convenience which was perfect for a post ski drink. I didn’t partake in any food, which is why I can’t give it a 5-star, but my bartender was amazing! He was attentive and provided a heavy pour for my Don Julio blanco drinks neat with orange slices. Had to leave him a solid tip for his great service. I’d come back to try an entree for lunch next time I’m in the area.

Our group of 7 had an awesome time drinking mimosas and noshing on different high-end self made tacos. Fajitas, carne asada, and pork carnitas were all hits. Guac and fundido melty cheese. Yes, please.

Fantastic outdoor patio to view the beautiful Fall foliage here in snowmass. We came for dinner before the sunset and the chicken fajitas were excellent, and the Paloma was great. Liliano was our server and he was really friendly and accommodating. Great place, great patio, five stars.

Excellent lunch that was probably too much food for lunch. The staff was great and the atmosphere really enjoyable. Good spot

Carne Asada Fries appetizer was fantastic! My steak fajitas were cooked to order, perfectly flavorful and tender. The steak tacos were a little heavy on the cole slaw, and it was a bit strange instead of a simpler cabbage mix. We would go again and explore more of the menu. The views were lovely, and the fire tables were enjoyable on a cool evening.

This place was recommended by the front desk staff at the condos we rented in Snowmass and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was amazing, we were greeted as soon as we walked in, chose a table.out on the deck, and had waters and menus very quickly. When our waiter, Jose, came over, he was very helpful. Since everything on the menu sounded awesome, I asked what he recommended, and the Chicken Zarape did not disappoint! It was so flavorful and the sides were well seasoned and delicious too. My husband got the Baja street tacos and loved them as well. Although we are only here for a week, but we are already planning to return for another meal. Highly recommend!

Andres made the best espresso martini in the valley was perfect crafted! Thanks for being so kind and attentive. 10/10 I’ll be back for sure, if you guys are looking for a good service and food this is a right spot!

Food was decent, cocktails and queso were very good, portions are huge, location is excellent! I grew up in San Diego and have been in Texas for the last 10 years, so I have a high bar for Mexican (and texmex). Queso was yummy and cocktails were lovely!! While they give you HUGE portions of meat on the tacos, I felt the carne asada (steak) was dry and lacking flavor. My coworker said the same about his enchiladas. If this restaurant was in a different state or area, I probably would have given it a 3. But, beggars can't be choosers when in the Aspen/Snowmass area :)

THE WORST PLACE ON THE MOUNTAIN!!! The server told me I couldn't sit at a table(after the host told me yes) just because I ordered my first beer with the bartender. I told him that I wanted to sit down and order more food anyways and he refused to serve me saying "I could have made more money on your bill if you ordered the first beer with me". Are you joking me?? So I sat at the bar. That same server came up to me again 20 minutes later saying okay, you can sit there and I told him to leave me alone. Then I wanted to order food at the bar but had to wave down the bartender(it was not busy) to try and get a good menu. He gave it to me and then never came back to the bar, literally no one was behind the bar for 20 minutes. So I never ordered food and tried to close out for my one beer. Again no staff, I honestly should have just walked out but I called out and finally got someone to take my card. He charged me for two beers when I only got one and when I said something he was somehow annoyed at me??? Five minutes later someone came to give me my correct bill and said that they refunded the incorrect order. I'll have to see if that's true. So glad I didn't spend more money here, I hope this place shuts down honestly. If there is a manager that works here and actually cares about even the bare minimum guest experience... the server was a guy with a tattooed right arm and he spoke another language(not sure what it was) and the bartender was wearing gray plaid and a hat. They don't deserve a job that I'm sure pays well in tips.

Y'all know that I RARELY write an unfavorable review, but this one was completely warranted. We came here several years ago and the service was great, hence why we came back. This time...quite simply the service was very subpar. We sat out on the beautiful outdoor patio and ordered a round of drinks and some chips and guacamole. Our drinks came out relatively quickly, as did the chips. We waited a bit on the guac...they used to make it table-side but I guess not anymore. It eventually made its way to our table with a side of attitude...from our waiter. Anyway, when we ran out of chips for our guac we tried (on numerous occasions) to flag him down. To no avail, my friend finally went up to the chip bar, empty basket in hand and waited, and waited, and waited. Tired of waiting she had to "scoop & self-serve" and as she was coming back we learned that the table next to us was also dissatisfied with their service. So here's the real kicker...it wasn't that busy and there were several other employees just chatting away while all this was going down. Not a good look or business model at all. Ok, this may actually be the most cringe part, but we witnessed our waiter pour water into a glass then stick his finger into it to take out a bug or whatever and serve it to a table. Ewww. It took forever to get our check and yeah, maybe the guy was just having a bad day but we saw him roll his eyes at us. We were kind and as patient as you can get, so not professional at all considering he also spilled another persons marg all over my friends new shoes and leg. Bottom line...he's a representation of the restaurant, et al and should excuse himself if he can't perform his job. Btw, I will not be disclosing his name because I'm sure he needs his job. Let's just hope this review can be better served as a learning experience. All said and done, it doesn't mean that we won't go back, but we're hopeful Venga Venga will heed this review, re-group and make it a better experience for all. On a final note, I'm disappointed that the business owner has yet to reach out as he has with the majority of other reviews (good, unfavorable or indifferent). Consistency matters.

Family wanted good Mexican food, and we found it here. Between chicken tacos, steak tacos, and Baja tacos (with Mahi fish!) our food was excellent! Skinny margaritas were requested even though not on the menu. They were fantastic! Initially, service was slow, but once the team got in the groove, the level of service was top notch. Our server, Edger, and his team were certainly put to the test with our seven diners. They did a great job of accommodating our picky crew. Food came out fast and mostly accurate. Shortcomings were promptly corrected. I would eat here again. Make reservations! It's not that big of a place, and the location is convenient to the village. Enjoy your experience here!

This was a very popular Mexican restaurant at Snowmass...and now I can see why! The place was rather spacious, and very inviting...and had a fun, upbeat vibe...complete with this techno music overhead (surprisingly loud on a Monday night at that)! We ordered a wide variety of foods. I can't remember what others ordered, but I had Steak and Shrimp Fajita, which came on this cute bento-styled plate. The foods were solid...and also liked this spicy sauce that came with the plate. I loved this spicy Margarita cocktail...though a tad too spicy! Service was good too. I think they might have made the mistake of bringing out this additional rice and beans...but I don't think they charged us for it, so no harm done. Overall, we all really enjoyed our meal. I also felt that they deserved 5 stars for delivering everything: Fun, festive ambiance...Good food...Good presentation...and friendly service. Also, here's a shocker...and the thing that bumped them from a 4 to 5 stars for me...their foods and drinks were priced very reasonably! I think this was THE only restaurant we've been to in Aspen that had friendly (friendlier) price points.

Amazing food & location! Highly recommend during the day so you can watch the skiers & enjoy a pitcher of their famous Venga Venga margaritas! Service was great-- they make the guacamole right at your table! 10/10 ambiance with fun, upbeat music!

Trying to make everyone happy at a ski resort while serving, basically, the local cuisine seems an impossible task. Venga Venga doesn't hit it out of the park but it was certainly sufficient and the great service pushed up my rating to four stars. With crazy spring break crowds the food was surprisingly fast and surprisingly tasty. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were attentive and friendly. I had the El Machete. Steak was slightly overcooked but the flavors of guajillo sauce melded together nicely with the crema. The crowd was the same mix as the snowmass slopes. Some groups of friends, families, and couples. Boisterous but not noisy.

Best place to do Apres. Service is incredible. Adam, our waiter, truly made the experience over the top for our trip. So much so, we went back and did the Apres there again 2 days later and of course we asked for Adam. Drinks are great, good food, great service. The views and the DJ rocked. I'm in love with this place. Made me happy.

The ultimate Apres ski spot in Snowmass, my party of 9 had a blast one Thursday afternoon. They have a live DJ on the deck overlooking the slopes and paired with some of the most beautiful Mountain views you could hope for! The wait staff were attentive and everyone had a good time! The party kept growing and growing as the night went on! If you want to sit down inside to dine, I would recommend reservations as they get packed out early! The party scene is on point though!

I'm not sure what the tough reviews are about. I guess it can be hard to keep good staff in the mountains maybe. But we came twice this week and the food was excellent, drinks were strong, party on the porch is poppin and the service was excellent. Zero notes. Recommend the tacos.

Bartender in the flannel, hat, blondish. Absolutely worst bartender I've ever experienced. I just bought a house in the area after my friends raved about Snowmass and I will happily be telling everyone to not give this place business! Also, extremely rude male server with an accent. Neither should be front of house. Not coming back and will surely be passing along the message to the community.

Five stars as an après ski stop for the ambiance & music on the outdoor patio as well as the happy hour margaritas and nachos. Had an amazing time here with a group of five sitting around the fire. Four stars only because I thought the dinner/entrees and non-happy hour drink prices was a little overpriced for what you got. We tried the tacos, sliders, and quesadilla (not pictured because it was too dark), which we had to order from the bar since outdoor table service ended after happy hour. They do have an indoor area for someone looking for a more relaxed and typical dining experience. Overall would definitely come back for après ski, but would grab dinner elsewhere.

Tacos are a huge staple in our diets! So we had to try the Mexican restaurant that was also downstairs from our hotel in the Snowmass Mall. I also recommend making reservations here if you want to sit inside. They also have a patio overlooking the slopes but that area is first come- first served. I ordered grilled chicken tacos and my husband got al pastor tacos. I don't know if it was that I was super hungry when we went there or it was just that good but it was delicious! Best tacos I've had in awhile! The tacos also came with this sauce that I loved! If anyone knows what is in it, let me know!

Yum! Casual spot in Snow Mass village where you can get good food and a last minute res. The table side guac, chicken quesadillas, and prickly pear margs were very good.

Stopped in for a late lunch on Wednesday afternoon. Ordered the Baja tacos and the Mahi Mahi was inedible - it had a rubbery consistency. We also ordered a quesadilla with vegetables and unfortunately it was very greasy. We sent the tacos back and ate some of the quesadilla. The beer was nice and cold, the food was terrible. Who is responsible for food quality there?

Food wasn't great, it wasn't horrible but it wasn't good! Would not go back. Go down the hill and find something else!

Waste of time. Tried on 2 separate occasions to get a post-ski drink there with a group. Went to both bars (indoor & outdoor) and couldn't wave down a bartender or server. We were told to move out of the way by a server. Spent about 20 minutes without getting to order (and it wasn't any more crowded than other spots). We also sat down at a table but must've had our invisible cloaks on that day. 0 for 2 for those reasons, I'm out.

Fresh and tasty! Very well-balanced dishes, great margaritas, and amazing salsa! Fajitas were prepared medium rare, just as requested! Cozy ambiance and friendly staff.

Truthfully, the food was great and the atmosphere is really cool. Will likely return just for those of I'm ever in the area again. Great fajitas and great queso. However, the service was terrible! I've never had to get my own water refill before and it's rare that i have to get up and flag anyone who works there down to pay my tab. Our waiter was not attentive at all, and basically just left us. Dropped off water and didn't ask if we wanted anything else then came back 15 minutes later to take order and never came back. It was a slow Monday night too. We ate our fajitas off the paper that the tortillas came wrapped in because nobody checked on us and we knew if we asked it likely wouldn't get done. We were refilling our own waters the whole time and when it was time to go I finally just walked up the the lady at the bar and asked if we could close out (we were not sitting at the bar). There wasn't really an excuse for the poor service and it appeared most of the restaurant was having the same experience.

Good for what it is: a casual old school Mexican joint with good margaritas and decent food on the hill for after skiing or a nice hike. Not fancy or glam.

Very lively and definitely a place to visit if you're in Snowmass. They do Mexican food in an upscale manner. I only give them 4 stars because I thought everything was a little more salty than I like. We started with the margaritas - the house with mango and the spicy orange. I honestly did not taste the mango at all. As a regular house margarita, it was delicious! The spicy orange was too much tequila, pretty much non-existent orange flavor and the tajin rim didn't really go with it. I love my margaritas strong but that one was too strong and my friend just about managed to finish it with lots of lemon. For food, she ordered the Mexican tortilla soup with chicken and the nachos. I ordered the chicken zarape. I'd had my eye on it since I looked up their menu when we were looking at places to eat before the trip! The soup was delicious but salty for me. The nachos were delicious and heavy. My friend didn't finish much and about 1.5 days later, there's still some left. The sauce on the nachos was great but heavy. The chicken zarape was the star! The sauce was delicious, the rice and beans provided a good contrast to the sharp flavors and chicken was well cooked. I finished my whole plate which is a rarity for me! For dessert, we shared a tres leche which was really good but just a huge portion so we couldn't finish it all. But it's worth ordering! Only disappointing part of the whole dinner was watching the Bills lose to the Chiefs after leading but it was an epic game!

The food was delicious. However, at that price and according to a review left on yelp, I was expecting a side of rice. However, the server informed me that, because historically people didn't eat the rice, they stopped offering it. Naturally, my next question was: well, has the price changed to reflect that recent menu change? It did not. This would've been four or five stars had either the price been altered or the side of rice been included (instead of an optional add on for $8).

Good happy hour prices and fun apres vjbe. Service on the patio can be very slow during apres; ended up ordering from the bar.

We hosted a Rehearsal Dinner for 50 with an additional welcome party of another 35 at Venga Venga in July 2024. The Venga Venga leadership of Sly and Gustavo were amazing. Their attention to our needs and ensuring our satisfaction was phenomenal. Along with Meg, who set up the event, their commitment to customer service went beyond expectations. As far as a venue (which was sight unseen when we booked it), the outdoor patio was exactly what we had hoped for. It provided a beautiful setting for the excellent dinner and then spilled over to the larger patio for the reception overlooking the Snowmass Valley. The quality of food, drinks and attention to service made for an excellent western themed evening under the stars. We loved the experience and would highly recommend this team for your event!

Take it from me, try the Carne Asada fries. Such a simple concept and they taste so damn good. The guys behind the bar are always on it. They keep the drinks full. And you can sit there and enjoy the view of people skiing down the mountain all winter. Or listen to the concerts on Thursdays in the summer. Convenient for me to walk over from work. And I always leave with a full belly And satisfied tastebuds

Today was my third visit to Venga Venga and the experience felt more like Vete Vete! The server seemed unusually and inappropriately offended when I pointed out that the margaritas he brought were not supposed to have salt. He grabbed the drinks and walked away and never came back. Never asked if we wanted something different. Finally I walked over and asked him and he had some rude comments saying there was nothing to change because the drinks would be the same. Just bizarre behavior. He got us another server who had nothing to say about the situation. It's unfortunate being treated this way. The food was pretty good but the service was downright shameful.

Request to sit outside if the weather is good because it is awesome! We also made a reservation since it was a Friday. Service was great! And drinks were delicious. The Spicy Orange was not super spicy and the orange wasn't overpowering. I thought it was a pretty good Margarita. Food-wise, it really depends on what you order. Some of the people in my party ordered tacos. While they looked good, there wasn't anything special about them. The El Machete, however, was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the mole was delicious. I dipped the sweet plantains in mole while was a GREAT choice. I recommend ordering from the specials if you want something a little more out of the ordinary.

Great ambiance and great spot for a drink and some appetizers. The staff was so nice but the food took a long time to get to the table. We ordered some margaritas which were great and guacamole and queso fundido to start. The guac was awesome! For food we got the chicken tortilla soup which is also very very good and some tasty tacos. I reccomend the chicken tacos over the fish. If you're looking for a good place to hangout after a day of biking or skiing this is a good spot.

I was super hungry after a morning of hiking and placed a to go order here. I ordered the chipotle chicken tinga burrito. The burrito was really large and came with a side of guacamole and pico. Although it was a lot of food, it wasn't great. I did not think the chicken had good flavor and I didn't expect or enjoy the red sauce over the burrito. The burrito wasn't the only thing that was large, this had a price tag of $17 which is extremely high when the quality was much lower than a chain Mexican restaurant such as chipotle or qdoba burrito. I realize it is resort prices, but the quality should be worthy of the price. The restaurant did have excellent service. I placed my to go order at the bar and it was ready in less than 5 minutes. The turnaround time was great, but I expected a plastic fork and knife as this sauce covered burrito was not easy to eat without utensils. Overall, nice and friendly staff with fast service, but my food wasn't great. I will not likely return.

Wonderful convenient Mexican food restaurant that serves up some tasty dishes. I wish I would have ordered the enchiladas and not my bland boring vegan tacos-get the prickly pear Margarita! Our lovely waitress gave me great menu recommendations and I should have listened. We sat inside and they leave the doors open so it gets chilly. Limited seating indoors. Loud music and more cantina than restaurant. Friendly service! Located across from the Westin.

Was in town visiting last weekend and decided to check this place out. We were staying at Mountain Chalet next door and this spot looked lit for apres every day. Came for dinner and got the Baja fish tacos and Jalisco martini. There was some confusion with my drink because it tasted like an espresso martini so I'm not sure if it was correct. The tacos weren't that great but I'm a tough critic since I live in southern CA. Overall I'd say it's a great spot for apres and it has a cool vibe and the service was good but the food isn't top notch.

- walked in and was ignored/told we couldn't be seated so went outside which they didn't like... - told to love tables 3 times - ordered drinks 4 times before they came - never got food - overheard the manager (Brooke) speaking poorly about our party when I went inside to follow up on our drink order - never served - gave up and left Start to finish, this it the perfect place to go if you want to be treated like trash!

We had a fabulous time with our party of eleven. Our server Michelle took very good care of us and never let our drinks stay empty. The vibe of the restaurant was pleasant and very upbeat with a great view of the skiers coming down the slope into Snowmass Village. We came here last year on our vacation and we will be back. The food is always great no matter what dish we get. Thank you for the great service!

We had a reservation and it took the servers 30 min to actually acknowledge our existence. Had to wait another 15 min for an actual person to show up and let us know they were our server. Food is great. Just be prepared to wait and maybe get what you ordered. Been here several times and there hasn't been a time where that has changed.

The best thing I liked about Venga Venga is the food. No matter what you order, it's always good. Depends on who is working, a couple of them could be a bit rude but I get it, it's stressful and short staffed everywhere. David was great. Always attentive and helpful. Super patience with our large group always. We keep going back because we enjoy the quality of the food and the service that David provides.

I loved this place! The view was breath taking, the service was fast and food was delicious! I highly recommend the fajitas, guacamole and margaritas ! We had the pepino and Cadillac Margarita !they both really good! Pepino had more of a tart taste and the Cadillac has a Stronger and bolder taste . I live the fajitas, the tortillas were fresh and it was a lot! We share that and the guacamole and had a little bit of queso fundido! Tip: The view was great!!! They don't take reservations but start getting busy at 6:30.

Venga venga is right off the mountain and has a large patio. The guac is pretty good, and really fresh, but the tacos aren't great and neither was the service. The rest just underwhelmed me. The portions were strong though. Like it's "fine' you can do better! (from @tastessky on Instagram)

the service is A-MA-ZING, along with the food! Their is music inside! their is a gondola right next to the restaurant! They have five different colors like skittles! #tastetherainbow The food might be spicy so I would ask to see what is and isn't spicy! The Tres Leches is SO GOOD! I would recommend coming here to your trip to Snowmass Colorado! I would also recommend coming around 7:30 or 8 PM so you can see a very cool light show you can see from the Padeo! It looks like firework! ( it's my first day from heading in earlier today and I already love it here)

The pepino was sooooooo good!! I should have order the pitcher for myself . I ordered the enchiladas divorciadas and they were ok honestly. Not the best that I've had, also the rice tasted like boil in a bag rice. But over all drinks were 10/10 recommend !

Richard, I just want you to know that I ate here several times a year ago and still dream about it (and still have not shut up about it, either). Top 2 places I've ever eaten, tied only with a restaurant in Paris. It was so good, I bought 2 of your cookbooks and tried in vain to recreate the fire roasted salsa and overall quality of your food. You have a real gift; thank you for sharing it. To me, you are the best of celebrities. P.s. Please make a restaurant in Seattle!

Okay. Food was decent. Drinks were okay. Wonderful location right it the base of the slopes at the snowmass mall. Cheese quesadilla was good, but a little bit greasy. The steak tacos were very good and filling (I would order again). The steak burrito was packed full of steak, good value. We got a pitcher of margaritas and it was a bit sour. I will check out the other surrounding spots before returning here.

Let me start out by saying I visit Venga Venga about 8 times a year. My daughter and I visited again on Friday 1/5/24. I never look at the menu because we both always get the same thing. She wanted Tinga Tacos and I wanted Tortilla soup. We in fact ordered both dishes we normally get. When the food came out the tacos were not Tinga Tacos and the Soup was not Tortilla soup. The waitress should have told us that both these items were no longer on the menu so that we could pick a different item. Not only did she not say anything she brought us out dishes that were not what we ordered. Over the 8 years that we have come here I have never been this disappointed. For a meal for two that cost close to $100.00 I would expect it to be something we ordered. Sadly, I do not think we will return.

Perfect apres stop! Our group of 9 was able to be seated after not too long of a wait, though we all had to be present to be seated. I was surprised they gave us such a large table and didn't squish us into a smaller one. A pitcher of margs was reasonable and tasty - though the sangria was my favorite. It was refreshing and delicious after a day on the slopes. I also tried the veggie tacos, which were stuffed with seasoned mixed veggies (mushrooms, zucchini, onions, and more).

Husband and I were recommended, but honestly I don't what went wrong here.. Maybe understaffed?? All I know is that we waited almost an hour for our food and we kept being promised it would come.. Our drinks came quicker and honestly we thought we'd be comped our second pair of drinks due to the long wait, but we did not - which we got over it, but c'mon lol. The food was OK. We get it, it's Snowmass, it's pricey, but if you're charging 20+ for a burrito, please make it better. The fries okay, the guac made me sad, especially for the price. Do not recommend, there are way better spots in Snowmass / Aspen which are well worth your money.

Okay forreal this place saved my ever loving life. It was COLD and for a Texas girl.. it was cold cold. I needed something warm and cozy and we had already eaten at the place across the way. I ended up having the tortilla soup. While it is not at all like the tortilla soup in Houston, it did have that exact warming quality I was looking for. It wasn't brothy but more like a smooth, creamy tomato soup with chunks of chicken mixed in I'd eat here again if I ever found myself on snowmass.

We were told they had great margaritas so we stopped in for an early dinner after skiing. The margaritas WERE good! We ordered the Mahi tacos which were not bad. I had ordered a tortilla soup as an appetizer but didn't get it until they brought out the tacos. Service was friendly, place has a nice vibe. Wouldn't mind coming back!

The food was very good, the drinks tasty, but the service actually pissed us off. We had a reservation, and were seated, and all the other tables were full as well, a few spots open @ the bar. Drinks took quite a while to be prepared, simple margaritas...something they make a ton of everyday. Ordered the fresh guac, medium spicy, and it was spot on. A bit rushed, but delicious nonetheless. Fajitas & Carnitas were excellent. Friends got BBQ salmon salad and was disappointed, as well as another that had the bbq chicken salad. Probably not the best choice for this establishment, but still expected more for flavor for $22. The issue became the insane urge for the staff to push us to not only finish our meals quickly, eyeballing us, and trying to grab plates as soon as someone put down a fork. Really. How about letting people enjoy their meal. I still had food on my plate and tortilla in my hand when a waitress tried to remove my plate. They insisted they could NOT split a check, even if we asked prior to a meal. Come one...you mean to tell me that your POS(Point of Sale) computerized ordering system can't handle that kind of transaction? It's 2022. YES...it can. All told they pushed us so quickly to eat and leave, for no apparent reason since half the restaurant tables were empty when we finished, that 6 people finished 2 drinks each, guac, and entrees in 1 hour and finished @ 8pm. It's not like they were trying to close the place down @ 8:15pm. That's not a relaxing meal, and at the prices you pay at a resort, you expect better service, and not to feel like cattle being pushed through the feeding gates. Other than the speed issue, the water refills, next drink timing, and food temperature was 100% spot on. Good après scene, but for dinner make sure you force your way to a longer dining experience.

Favorite meal in Snowmass yet! The quality of the food is really good. I had the shrimp fajitas, and they are even better than California fajitas! The drinks were amazing and our server was great. He was very nice and helpful with my allergies, and generally very warm and welcoming! His name was Gil!

Great apres spot! Loved the outdoor bar after skiing. Also ate inside. The food was good but the dining area was a bit dirty as the restaurant sees a lot of traffic. They also messed up our bill but fixed it right away. The sangria wasn't great but I liked some of the other drinks. Would recommend for the outdoor bar after skiing.