Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Pueblo

19 restaurant menus in Pueblo, (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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Mill Stop Cafe
Mill Stop Cafe
89/100 (393 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Tortillas
Pork
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"They should give other restaurants lessons on how to make nachos! Great food, great service. Everyone is so nice and friendly. They are always busy..."
Cina Tucker
"We needed somewhere to stop for lunch before getting into Denver, and all of the online restaurant reviews said that the Mill Stop Cafe was THE place..."
Max Jones
"I'm so glad they are open for indoor dining again.. this is my 1st time back since opening dining room in October because I was out of town awhile....."
fairlyn dorsey
"Today 2-23-22 we ate at the Mill Stop in Pueblo for lunch, we have ate there on a few occasions, each occasion has been a great dining experience. ..."
Karen Mengestk
"My family has been eating here for over 20 years and it remains as one of those places that I truly love to go to, the food is always stellar (my..."
Vegabond 53
"Friendly staff. Tasty food. Quick service. Great..."
Ted Hummel
"A classic Pueblo restaurant! Some of the best Mexican food you will ever eat. Everything is good. Nothing is bad there. That is the truth. The fried..."
m lopez
"One of the best Mexican restaurants in Pueblo! The staff are always friendly and the food is always delicious. The staff are accommodating with..."
Sienna
Rockee's
Rockee's
88/100 (602 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chili
Liz's Tamale House
Liz's Tamale House
87/100 (263 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
"I love those tamales, some of the best in..."
Coffeecake
"Good tamales. Always fresh and warm when you pick them up. Good masa. Good meat. Spicy are the best. Each dozen packaged in bundles of 6. Eat them..."
T4MKUP
"These are amazing exactly what I was craving, the hot aren't very hot but nice flavor a lot of masa isn't a bad thing to me cause I love it but $20..."
Julianna
"Best tamales in Colorado. Traveled round trip 200 miles to have them as part of our Thanksgiving feast and..."
Rosanna Pacheco
"I went to get tamales and the tamales were delicious. I got hot and mild tamales and they are both yummy. I also placed an order for my Christmas..."
Teresa Howard
"Really good tamales! Definitely would recommend the hot ones over mild but even the mild ones are tasty. The only thing is that there is more masa..."
Karen Herrera
"This place has the BEST tasting tamales! Even over the years the quality hasn't changed. Only thing I would change is the way they wrap the tamales..."
Nadine Juarez
Rita's Mexican Food
Rita's Mexican Food
82/100 (194 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"We were in town for the day and stumbled upon this place. It was such a great experience. The family atmosphere made it so comfortable. Our server..."
Maria Alonge
"Very family friendly place to eat! The best rice we have ever had! Food is very reasonable and..."
Cody Melissa Turner
"The food is delicious and the staff treats you like family! I try to eat there on a weekly basis because I love it so..."
Gabriel Lopez
"I've eaten here since I was a little girl. It's a must in every visit to Pueblo. Nothing..."
Keri Hutchison
"I love Ritas not only is the food awesome, the family makes you feel at home. Every time I go there is a great experience. You guys are the..."
Snowie Buehler
"Rita's is Pueblo!! When we moved to the Springs in "85", I begged Reuben to open one there and I'd would run it, but he stood fast at not expanding!..."
Maribeth Hutchison
"Rita's has the best Mexican food in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Their Mexican pizza and Mexican salad bowl are..."
Ruben Archuleta
"The best green chili in town. Great family restaurant. Breakfast burritos..."
Geri Lea Bell
"The chili cheese fries are delicious. Love their chili. The best in pueblo. Very friendly. We go..."
Shelley Dillon Gauna
"This place has the most amazing burritos that had in a really long..."
Bonnie Wishart
"I absolutely love Rita’s. Food is fantastic, staff are great and always..."
Darren Cook
"Always love the home feels here! Green chili is the best in this little hole in the..."
Jessica Mills
"Have eaten there over 30 years and never had anything but the best! My most craved food..."
Robyn Simnioniw
"Went to breakfast here for the first time. A lot of great options on the menu and great prices. Had the sausage and egg breakfast with green chili..."
Charles Roldan
"Rita's Mexican Food is Sm.Restaurant we almost missed it. Sm.Mexican food business have good food. We ordered Mexican Sunrise plate. We had it..."
0 Lee
"Family style restaurant with homey feel, great food a little out dated,but don't be put off by that staff was great and the Mexican pizza is..."
B Miller
"Great Red Chile! I love their red chile fries. But everything is probably good here. It's a mom and pop restaurant. I actually went to high school..."
m lopez
"GREAT neighborhood staple. Family owned been going here since..."
Josephine Gifford
"Great food & service, long standing corner joint, with great food. Small homey place, but don’t let that turn you away! If you need sterile &..."
Elias V
Papa Jose's Union Cafe
Papa Jose's Union Cafe
82/100 (1198 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My wife and I have lived here for 8 years now and have eaten at all the good local restaurants, of which there are many. This is our go-to..."
Steve Neumann
"First time there and it was an excellent experience! Great service and even better food!! Hats off to the cook! My family will definitely return...."
Angela Martinez Vallejo
"Server was amazing and attentive even with a full house. Green chili was perfect and so was the guacamole. My husband loved the food and..."
Tara Barrow
"Best chile rellenos I've had since moving from Denver almost ten years ago. All the chili is delectable, as are the sopapillas, and the service is..."
Sandy McLaughlin-Rodriguez
"Delicious!!! I ordered chicken enchiladas and a chicken taco on white deep fried. Will go..."
Debbie Clark
"Papa Joses is a great place all around! Great food, good family atmosphere, and it's location brings that old downtown Pueblo feeling into play as..."
Robert Orton
"It’s was our first time going here! Food is delicious and..."
Lindsay Miller
"Great food - great service - the staff were..."
Lana Grubbs Richmond
"Great Mexican food - Friendly service - Locally..."
Gerry Montgomery
"Its hard to find good enchiladas...this place has them !!!. The food was delish. The service was great. Prices are goods. I would recommend this..."
Betty Pringer
"Friendy staff that went above and beyond for us including singing Happy Birthday to my brother in law. Beyond that simply good attentive service. The..."
David Plaul
"Papa Jose's is consistently good. I can rely their food to be delicious, tasty, and satisfying. Quality food at competitive prices. My favourite..."
Roberto Aguirre
"Okay, I'm back to really liking this restaurant. I hadn't been back in a while after a bad experience with some of the staff(some rude women). I..."
Lisa Oldham
"Great Authentic Mexican cuisine with a friendly staff that goes the extra mile to ensure you have everything you need. It is hard to find great..."
David R. VanDinter
"Everything said about this restaurant is true. Unpretentious appearance should never discourage trying their simply delicious food. Our server was..."
David Bell
"Wow I miss the days of eating inside, in Pueblos Historic District, but during this pandemic, the takeout service is great. These folks not only have..."
Jeffrey Waits
Arriba Mexican Grill
Arriba Mexican Grill
80/100 (579 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Foods good, place similar to freebirds, hot heads, chipotle etc... Food seems fresher than bot freebirds and chipotle the lady behind the counter was..."
Walter Buchanan
"I love the chicken tacos on white and the breakfast burritos! The staff is super friendly and it always tastes fresh. This is one of my go-to..."
Haley Sue Robinson
"They have such good food and it's done tour way and the service is excellent great place to have good burritos..."
Valarie Hyde
"Great food very nice and clean place environment.. good prices and menu options also some friendly ku people.. definitely going back..."
Moriah Marie
"Charlenne and the staff are always great...food is consistantly good...Green Chilie is some of the best in town...and its always clean! GREAT..."
Jeremy Carter
"Love Arriba! Rarely go thru Pueblo that I don't stop there to eat. :) ..."
Cynthia Dill
"The woman making the food was so kind and fun to chat with. The food was so yummy! I've been looking for a good breakfast burrito with green chili..."
Chloe Bailey
"The owner/attendant was easy to communicate with and served up a delicious meal of enchiladas. I recommend putting delicious sauce and cheese inside..."
Donna Lopez Wildenstein
"I luckily stumbled across this place on my way home from a 12 hour shift and have been stopping ever since. One of the few places on this side of..."
Emery Keller
"The food is exceptional but the old woman who runs the place is crabby most of the time and snooty. By the way, it's summertime for Pete's sake get..."
Lisa Cesario (Mrs Wonderful)
"I absolutely love this place. I had the vegetarian breakfast burrito and it was the best. The people are so kind and sweet! If i could pick one place..."
Leticia Bailey
"Excellent vegetarian burrito. Their red chili is awesome. I really was impressed. There is a really big selection of vegetarian items here which was..."
Jackie Gundelfinger
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
79/100 (3101 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've always had good service but today the team went above and beyond. I had been having a really rough morning and as always the staff asked how my..."
Vince Hall
"Always good.... can't go wrong with any choice made. Love..."
Michelle R Solano
"Your staff here is amazing. This evening we came in because we found chipotle has vegan burritos and we had a bit of money left from getting gas so..."
Jessica Huerta
"I only ate there once, but it was pretty damned good. I recommend everyone to try it at least once. I will eat there again one..."
Andrew Below
"Amazing like all Chipotle Mexican Grills'..."
John Bellhouse
"This place is always good and legit. There has never been any raw or foodborne illness issues at this location. I even got this order takeout for..."
Rome Z
"I had one of my favorite bowls. For my guest, it was his first-visit-ever! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Staff was very interactive with..."
Elayne Cotton
"This Chipotle has great service and they’re super kind! There system went down and gave me my food for free on the house! Thanks! you guys are..."
Esteban Lopez
Burrito's Betty
Burrito's Betty
79/100 (187 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Chili
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"So we finally came here, after a year and a half of living in Pueblo. The burritos are good!! They aren't fancy recipes. It's good old homemade..."
Pranjali Sharma
"Lived here my whole life and finally got the chance to try burritos Betty. And THEIR BREAKFAST BURRITOS ARE TOP QUALITY. my favorite burritos by far...."
Riot Dani
"Purchased bacon breakfast burritos with green chili....delicious. great service. Thank..."
Debbie Abeyta
"Best tasting handheld burrito in Pueblo! Such a lovely place to eat. It's a walk up and order at the window establishment. Betty's son Gino Lopez..."
m lopez
Mi Ranchito #2
Mi Ranchito #2
79/100 (2589 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Came to visit from out of state!! I missed Smothered burritos when I moved!!! Great starting chips and salsa!! Fast service!! The waiter brought our..."
Aby Lewis
"I had a smothered burrito, and it was excellent. The staff here are very attentive, although sometime a bit slow, but then again it's a very busy..."
Deric “sandyeggoboy” Stowell
"Great food, they are a little under-staffed so the service was slow, but that is so common during the Pandemic that it didn't matter. Great Mexican..."
liza lott
"The food was actually pretty good. 7 of us had Mexican dishes and liked them. Big portions. I had a cheeseburger which was tasty. More fries please...."
Rodger Ortiz
"This place is one of my favorite places to dine in and the cost of the food is not over priced and is very good Mi Ranchito Restaurant has been..."
SUSIE GOMEZ
"We got seated right away on a friday night around 7pm. The staff is super kind and our waitress...I believe her name was Clara Ann...she was..."
Heather
"Was actually a really nice place glad I took the time out my day and tried a new spot will definitely be coming back. The waitress was kind and..."
Moses Gonzales
Romero's Cafe & Catering
Romero's Cafe & Catering
79/100 (1394 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Mexican
American
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chili
Burrito
Sit down
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Taco Stop
Taco Stop
78/100 (725 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Chili
Burrito
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Garlic And Onions
Garlic And Onions
77/100 (200 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pork
Chili
Burrito
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow I was very pleasantly surprised this morning. I have not been here in quite some time, because you either get good food or good service, but..."
Deric “sandyeggoboy” Stowell
"Service was number 1 and the staff were great and accommodating to needs of clients. Food delicious and authentic.. hands down..."
Jimmy Jr
"Good food for such a great value. Our server was very nice although you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed with the crowd.... bless her heart she..."
Wade Yearby
"First time here. Had the pork tamales with green chili. Fair sized portions and pretty flavorful. Will definitely be back when in the area. Waitress..."
Tom Prather
"Great authentic food! The salsa is awesome! Great prices! We have been to many restaurants in Pueblo and ordered drinks and the drinks are very..."
Tim Romero
"If the line is busy give it a few and try again, during rush hour they can't always answer. They do the best they can being short handed. That being..."
Penelope W.
3 Margaritas Pueblo
3 Margaritas Pueblo
76/100 (793 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Shrimp
Beef
Chili
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The service was great the place is clean.. the food has always been pretty good... the wait stave has changed and it is wonderful... the food was..."
Frank E
"Great food!! Especially the Tortilla Soup! We were sat quickly but it took the server a while to notice. Luckily the manager did notice and he took..."
Katrina Church
"My wife and I were skeptical about coming here only because of the reviews but I have to give 5 stars because it was a great meal. My wife and I are..."
Alexis Flores
"Great service, food was so so amazing! corn tortillas weren't that good but overall, the food was super authentic and spiced well. Drinks were good...."
Alejandra Esquivel
"Arrived at 530 pm on Cinco De Mayo. Busy busy busy. Was told 25 to thirty minute wait. No problem. Seated at 550 pm had a Margarita before 6 with..."
Rene Hicks
Jorge's Sombrero
Jorge's Sombrero
73/100 (465 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This must be the best kept restaurant secret in Colorado. I'm struggling for the right words that describes how surprise I was at not only the high..."
Etta Cosey
"I've almost always had great service and food here!! My favorites are the cheese enchiladas and the frozen margaritas! Yum! My only complaint is..."
Freeda Herrera
"Fun place for killer margarita and good mexican food. Staff is,aways very..."
Trish Schaefer
"Pueblo, Colorado at its finest in Mexican food. Ample portions, good service, if you have to wait to be seated well worth your time. Hey the..."
Al Cordova
"Nice music great worker's. Mm food..."
Josephine Gifford
"Very good food...sizes are going down while prices keep going..."
Cindy Jansen
"They have always had the best Margaritas...even though they are now in styrofoam. The food was great...lots of flavor. Jorges burrito was huge and..."
Heather
"2.10.2022 we had pork and avocado burritos with half and half green chile. The food was hot and very good! Service was quick and friendly. Horni..."
Erika Miller
"I would avoid this place because the food wasn't good. I'd honestly only go because of the drinks, they said they had all new kitchen staff & the..."
Brittany Martinez
"Really tasty margaritas on the rocks as they are hand mixed. Food is constantly well..."
Dave Plaul
Nacho's Restaurant
Nacho's Restaurant
71/100 (67 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Pork
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Hadn't been to nachos in some years due to bad service and food.. went back in to check it out cuz I heard it was better. The food was excellent...."
Micheal S.
"Really good...much bigger on the inside and the food was..."
Don
"Better than that other one. Food was good but the place is kinda depressing and I wish they didnt have those guys sing at the tables. But I'll be..."
Angela
"Came here for some desert. We ordered the fried ice cream sundaes with caramel, chocolate, and strawberries. They were amazing! The service was fast..."
Charles Roldan
"Food was good, atmosphere was comfortable and clean and staff were friendly, prompt and helpful. Portions and price were reasonable. Have to pay for..."
Heather
"Had a great experience at nachos. Had the cheese enchilada and chicken taco. Amazing! It was so good. Also highly recommend saving room for dessert...."
Valerie Chavez
Rojas Restaurante Mexicano
Rojas Restaurante Mexicano
70/100 (574 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
"Great place to have Mexican food. The staff are friendly, helpful and very prompt. Food was hot and on the table..."
Heather Manganello
"Always a good place for Mexican food. Not too busy, friendly staff, clean, and food is always hot and so good. Not to mention good mixed drinks and..."
Heather
"Good food. Reasonable price. Wait staff seemed to wonder off. We'll go..."
Richard Howard
Nacho's Restaurant
70/100 (23 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chili
Mexican
Southwestern
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Food was good, atmosphere was comfortable and clean and staff were friendly, prompt and helpful. Portions and price were reasonable. Have to pay for..."
Heather
"Had a great experience at nachos. Had the cheese enchilada and chicken taco. Amazing! It was so good. Also highly recommend saving room for dessert...."
Valerie Chavez
"Came here for some desert. We ordered the fried ice cream sundaes with caramel, chocolate, and strawberries. They were amazing! The service was fast..."
Charles Roldan
"Wonderful staff and good food. Wait time was reasonable especially for a Friday. We will definitely..."
Bede Cook
"Had some chips and salsa and a very cold beer! So good! Way..."
Bethany Bitter
Cactus Flower Restaurant
Cactus Flower Restaurant
70/100 (856 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Salad
Fish
Chili
Pork
Crab
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"It is a popular award winning restaurant, so we had to wait a few minutes at lunchtime. They have seating at the bar if you don't want to wait for..."
Wayne Feltman
"Always a busy place on the weekends but good drinks and food. They give chips n salsa while you wait....margaritas are always good and so is the..."
Heather Manganello
"Always busy but always tasty! They do not take reservations or call aheads and after you see the hostess (to get in line to be seated) they have..."
jddoerer1
"This place was recommended by a friend and WOW! This was some of the best Mexican food I have ever had!! The green chili (I did 1/2 &1/2) on the..."
Bill Coates
"Service is #1 in Pueblo. This is the best place to sit for the atmosphere, it felt like eating in my grandmother's dining room. The food tho, wow...."
Kooks O'clock
"Came here a few weeks ago while on vacation with my boyfriend in Colorado Springs. Fantastic hidden gem in Pueblo. Our waitress, Mercedes, was..."
Melissa Camelo
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
70/100 (217 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
American
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range