Best Queso in Boulder

7 restaurant menus in Boulder, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Mcdevitt Taco Supply
Mcdevitt Taco Supply
90/100 (800 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Queso
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
T/aco
T/aco
90/100 (1885 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Queso
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Salad
Duck
Tuna
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great place and great staff! My favorite place to hang out in Boulder. The bartenders are excellent and possess great customer service skills. I..."
Melody Newkirk
"A friend introduced me to TIaco. We sat on the patio with amazing weather and enjoyed a delicious variety of tacos. Good service, good food. I like..."
Sam Sokol
"Service, atmosphere, selection, speed & taste were fantastic. We had a rather large party of 10 on a busy Sunday afternoon & everything from the..."
Brittany B. Webster
"What a great experience. The place that was recommended to us was too long of a wait for our tired kids so we stumbled in here. Great simple fresh..."
Casey Marsh
"Very laid back, dog friendly and excellent steak tacos. The staff is very friendly. Thanks for a great..."
Stephanie Stankiewicz
"Food is amazingly consistent! Delicious! Quick serve and great margs! Highly recommend! Stop in for a great outlet for the..."
Bailey Eddy
"Great tacos, margs, and service. Great place to chill on the deck and munch on street tacos that come out family style . The owner and all the staff..."
Ray Murphy
"This place is like home to us! We've always been treated like family, have a blast, enjoy the food and have GREAT memories shared over a margarita..."
Allie Rhodes
"One of the most fantastic spots for tacos in Boulder. Everything we’ve had here is fresh and delicious, and the service has always been..."
Matt & Kiersten
"Good prices, friendly and fast staff even when very busy, no longer offering happy hour. Meats were flavorful and the taco selection had some unique..."
Maggie Jones
"Mushroom taco was fantastic! Highly recommend. They make tortillas in house and they were really good. Service was great and extremely fast. Got our..."
Meredith Brammer
"Some of the best tacos I've had in the United States. Steak tacos are spicy 🔥 pork belly are mild and fatty and delicious, the buffalo chicken..."
Brandon Baioff
"We were hiking near Boulder CO on a Tuesday and thought Taco Tuesday would be a fitting end to the evening. Even though it's just Tuesday, the place..."
Htoo Myat
"Nothing can beat their $2.50 tacos every TUESDAY! Seriously to die for!! Baja Fish is my fav 🐟😍 also, the owner Peter is so personable, can’t..."
Jen Hochstatter
"House made masa for the tortillas? Nuff said. With awesome options for tacos like duck, buff chick, and classics like steak and barbacoa, this place..."
Andrew Berwyn
Illegal Pete's - Boulder
Illegal Pete's - Boulder
86/100 (500 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Baja Fish Bowl
Fish
Kid's Bowl
Pork
Kid's Burrito
Quesadilla
Baja-Style Fish Tacos
Barbacoa
Purr Tacos
chicken burrito
Grilled Steak
Chips and Guacamole
Burritos
Tacos
Queso
Tapas
Burrito Bowl
Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
Bowls
Baja Fish Taco
Tortilla on the Side
Burrito
Baja Fish Burrito
Tortillas
Big Fish Burrito
Queso
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Full Bar
Accepts Discover
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Illegal Pete's is one of the finest establishments in Boulder. Extremely helpful staff provide a fun, family environment with delicious food and..."
Dakota Mead-Shikaly
"First time trying it today. Really good food but the second guy that helped me was kinda rude. I'm definitely going back..."
Monica Eaton
"Great food, great prices and great friendly..."
Jason Wright
"One of my favorites in Boulder always been awesome and they went the extra mile of cutting our kids birthday cake for..."
Daniel Knowles
"A very nice place in Boulder !! I really enjoy it. You need..."
Cassio Cunha Castro Scherer
"Tacos al fresco in wonderful..."
Pinky Tuscadero
"This place is like a chipotle, but if chipotle was gourmet and 1000x better. I got a burrito with carnitas and other toppings and all the ingredients..."
Brie Chen
"Great food and Atmosphere. It reminds me of Chipotle, only better. I had the Baja Fish Burrito with Rice. It was very good. I highly recommend..."
Tony O.
"Went in on a Saturday evening and ordered the Baja fish bowl. The dish was made within 5 minutes. Unbeknownst to me, the fish was fried, which just..."
Mitch Kusick
"Delicious burritos and super cool staff! Super good drinks..."
Claudia Marzano
"First time to Illegal Pete's while we were on vacation in the Denver area as we heard it was better than Chipotle. The food was good but at the time..."
Darrin Schultz
"Amazing food! Definitely one of my top 10 places on..."
Sasha Oncley
Santo
Santo
83/100 (1461 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Queso
Lamb
Pork
Salad
Chili
Duck
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went to Santo yesterday and it was absolutely divine. It was very busy ( SRO) and the GM, Brody was attentive to each and every table/ customer as..."
Jane Bronk Gorman
"We were able to get a reservation the first night they were actually open, which was great since it was my birthday! The food was delicious - the..."
Amanda Heywood
"Best night! Wow. This place is what we’ve been waiting for. Delicious food, kind and sweet staff and warm environment! Welcome to town,..."
Ingrid Malmberg
"As a former resident of New Mexico I have to say Hosea hit it out of the park! The salsa trio was delicious, posole was hearty and authentic, the..."
Darla Franz
"Beautiful birthday dinner there last night. Lots of small plates, thoughtful wine list. Attentive service. Blue corn enchiladas with red chile;..."
Matt Silverman
"We ate here for New Years Eve, and it was wonderful! The wait staff was wonderful. They were very accomodating for our two children that have nut..."
Amy Vogelsberg Abbott
"Great service. Best green Chile cheese burger. You must try the apple pie. We will be..."
Angie Schendel Keedy
"Love the food, the staff and the ambiance. So..."
Rebecca Rice-Wilson
"We had a company training at Santo. What can I say, great service the BEST food ever have already recommended Santo to friends and family. We will be..."
SangriaBella Mia
"Really great food! Thank you Hosea and Arun and company, totally wonderful dinner! Much..."
Aaron Lande
"Dreaming of Santo's margaritas right now... Don't overlook the summer salad. It's not your ordinary salad. The guajillo vinaigrette is perfect...."
Aimee Markwardt
"The best part of Santo was our server. He was an absolute gem, so thoughtful and attentive. I had sweet potato enchiladas. Glad I ordered chili on..."
Sarah McCuish
"This was amazing!! My family and I went to New Mexico earlier this year and ate our hearts out and the food here brought us back. The vibe, the food..."
Kristina Buckles
"What a special treat! Very friendly staff, indoor/outdoor dining. The menu is primarily southwest Mexican. I had chicken enchiladas and they were..."
Patrick Adams
"We went there tonight with a reservation for ten, but a group of only nine--and unbeknownst to me, one of our group had an allergy that precluded him..."
mediaguy99
"Fantastic food and cocktails menu, with service to match. Ribs and salad portions oversized. Largest tequila and mezcal bar in the state. Both well..."
Sarah E. Welch
"Great food! Everything so was tasty and looked incredible when it showed up to the table. Our waiter was super nice and kept checking in on us. Worth..."
Noah Katz
"We have lived in Colorado for 5 years - this is one of our top places to eat in all of Colorado. It is fantastic, every time. The pork adovada tacos..."
Joseph Dworak
"This is a very pleasant neighborhood establishment, particularly if the evening is warm and there is available seating on the patio. The happy hour..."
DeWitt Harrison
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
80/100 (1136 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Agave Martini
Nachos
Soup and Salad Lunch Combo
Queso
Fish
Chile Relleno
Shrimp
Pork
Queso Fundido
Huevos Rancheros
Tortilla Soup
Salad
Churros
Mezcal Margarita
Chili
Rice and beans
Grilled Steak Burrito
Michelada
Skinny Margarita
Crab Enchiladas
Spinach Enchiladas
Tapas
Mini Margarita
Tacos
Manberry Margarita
All Margaritas
Steak & Portabella Fajita Combo
Burrito
Complimentary Chips and House Salsa
Tortillas
Our Margaritas
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best chili rellenos of my entire life. Hands down, no contest. I had only been there for margaritas in the past which are absolutely delicious and..."
Michelle Pederson
"The food is still amazing. The house margaritas are in the top 5 margaritas I’ve ever had! Service was great as usual and we actually came back..."
Kirk Magill
"This place was pretty busy on a Friday night, however we had reservations (which I recommend) and they seated us very quickly. Staff was nice and..."
Stephanie Pape
"The Rio is amazing. It has been one of my favorite places whether I am eating tacos or drinking margaritas. Always a crowd..."
Lauren Hughes
"We just had lunch here and everything was delicious. All 5 of us really enjoyed our food. The service was fantastic as well. The decor is also really..."
Erica Anstey
"Love love love the Rio. Happy hour prices can’t be beat. Margaritas are the best ever here too. Love the energy and vibe of the restaurant. I..."
Laura N
"Rooftop was a must have experience and the street tacos and drinks made by the bartender were on point. Absolutely will visit every time I am in..."
Curt Yonk
"Love this place! I came in with a few friends looking for some Margaritas. That’s exactly what we got and they were amazing. Our bartender, Carly..."
Shawn Kaufman
Centro Mexican Kitchen
Centro Mexican Kitchen
79/100 (1038 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Torte
Ceviche
Queso
Salad
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Holy delicious! First experience here did not disappoint! Head chef Johnny Curiel is fantastic and incredibly talented! The guacamole rojo is such a..."
Emma Wermhatt
"Brunch happy hour breakfast burrito with mole was the bomb. That means......"
Jennifer Hansen
"Honestly Kayla was the best ever! The food was more then amazing and the service was even more! Thank you so much and I will be back..."
Devan Guerrero
"We were out for my daughters bachelorette party but started out here for dinner. Evan was our server and he started our night off on a great note by..."
Rebecca Greenup
"Amazing food, combined with an awesome cultural vibe with live music and good people having a great time. #DenverIsGood #BoulderIsGood..."
Arturo Bugarin
"Best taco I've had in Colorado. I wish they had multiple locations because it would become my new favorite place!!!!..."
Harrison Fearnley
"Excellent food, great service and great prices! Best dining experience I've had in a long time. Monday night all night happy hour is..."
Fred Howland
"Great food and great atmosphere! I would definitely eat here again..."
Debbie Wagner-Hart
"Service was great, drinks were amazing and they promptly took care of my minor food issue. Will absolutely be..."
Debbie Waines
"Great atmosphere and friendly bar staff. The Poc Chuc was..."
Judd Mellinger-Blouch
"Good Service, excellent food, great salsa and..."
Terri Kyle
"I was in town with friends for a concert down the street and we chose to eat here before, great decision! Amazing food that tasted great with equal..."
Matthew Treat
"Great service and unique and delicious Mexican..."
Ben Linenberger
"Best chile rellenos around! Unbelievable "street sweet corn." Really friendly bar tenders who make great coin..."
Mike Winseck
"Can't say enough! If you like it hot have the Shrimp Diablo! If you're lucky enough to get Kyle West to make you a Drink....just savor it! We had a..."
Ben Fry
"I've never had anything but amazing food and D-licious drinks here! Best brunch in..."
Jacqui Grossman
"All night happy hour on Monday! Loved the nachos and the goat cheese..."
Brielle Bataille
"Twas BOMB! We mentioned it was our first time there, so our server went out of her way to help us, by suggesting certain things on the menu, and let..."
Emilio Valdez
"Exceptionally friendly service and delicious..."
Julie Jarzynski
"Awesome place to..."
David Lassio
"I am a super fan of their taco boards. I also love restaurants that give you chips and salsa. One of my favorite spots for lunch or to hang out. ..."
Lauren Hughes
"Loved the atmosphere! Our waitress was friendly, fun and attentive. The food was DELICIOUS. Best nachos I have ever had. And they definitely do not..."
Ashley Russell
"Always great! We take friends and family here because they always have something for everyone. Great food and drinks. Great happy hour. Vegan..."
Jessica Klein REALTOR Boulder CO
"Centro in Boulder was great, we just went back last week to celebrate our daughter getting out her driving permit. Highly..."
Eli Kalen Real Estate Boulder Colorado Realtor
"Delicious salsa sampler as well as main course meals. We were not sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. Everything was exceptionally..."
Sarah Laesser
"I had a great experience with Centro hosting our post-wedding brunch. We rented out their patio and were able to choose from a myriad of menu and..."
Vanessa Graziano
"Steak and eggs are perfect. Everything has been great so far. Ample outdoor seating. Very nice and relaxing vibe. Very wheelchair accessible and nice..."
Brett
Tahona Tequila Bistro
Tahona Tequila Bistro
77/100 (1023 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Queso
Shrimp
Duck
Tapas
Tacos
Tortillas
Fajitas
"Love this place! Fabulous southwestern art theme, delicious and authentic Mexican food, margaritas are pretty good too. Happy hour green chili cheese..."
Brad Holland
"Great happy hour offerings and prices. Nice background music. Not crowded when we went for lunch/brunch on a Saturday. The Bloody Maria (w/tequila)..."
Evan Kahler
"Simply stopped by for a margarita and ordered a taco. The bartender steered me away from anything too sweet which I greatly appreciated and ordered a..."
David Crow
"For sure one of the best locations for a terrific margarrita!! 😊 There's a good sized dance floor too that's fun to just let loose once in a..."
Julie Nelson
"The food tasted just so.... my selection was a bit heavy on the fried and oily side but the textures and flavors were just as they should be. Service..."
Sigal Stein
"Here for happy hour. Tacos and infused happy hour tequila shots. No..."
Julian Pawley
"Great atmosphere. The wait wasn't that long considering it was a busy Saturday afternoon. Great idea to have a happy hour on a Saturday unlike most..."
Ruben Mendoza
"Great atmosphere, yummy food and of course, great cocktails. Bring an empty stomach, you're going to want to eat as much of this yummy food as..."
Rayah Jaymes