Tacos La Morenita
15493 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO, 80013
Tacos La Morenita Menu
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Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Visit below restaurant in Aurora for healthy meals suggestion.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
15493 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO, 80013 - Phone
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Denise G.
Okay, so I live in Aurora now and I hear they have the best inexpensive food in the Denver metro area. So far, I am finding that is correct. This hole in the wall taco joint is a fabulous find. Cheap cheap and more cheap. I love some street tacos and they are only $1.50 each at Tacos La Morienta. Nothing on their menu is above $7.50. They barely speak English and they provide some of the best verde salsa I have ever had. I got 5 tacos and Brian got a smothered burrito. Cheap dinner and extremely good food. When I asked for extra verde sauce, she gave me a helping portion with a smile. I love this place and it is now my go to for tacos in Aurora.
(5)Dossie H.
Great food...have been a bunch of times and never had a bad meal. Very friendly and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!!
(5)Steph C.
This was a very unexpected treat!! We wanted some tacos but didn't want a Taco Bell type place so when we yelped it, this place popped up. Excellent! It is small with very limited seating - we took ours to go. Everything is made to order so you will have to wait a bit - but it's oh so worth it! Green chile nachos are the bomb! The other reviews did not exaggerate- they are wonderful. The tacos were great too!
(5)Sara R.
If you can order in Spanish, you will feel more comfortable. If you can't, the ladies will make you feel comfortable. These ladies, who must be sisters based on their looks, are so genuinely sweet and hard-working, you can't help feeling taken care of. Someone mentioned the area being very sketchy and I kind of take offense to that because I live here. I drive a Mercedes and am an attractive female. Although the neighborhood is up and coming, I hate for you to miss the tacos - the hospitality - of this extremely delicious little spot. About the food - it is straight forward, super authentic Mexican food. You get street tacos in pork, beef, tongue or chicken. You can also get burritos, sandwiches and quesadillas with the same meats. No alcohol is served. Expect typical Mexican and American sodas to drink.
(4)Tiffany N.
Skip the chain taco places and check this place out! Ok, so the strip mall it's in is sketch city and while I wouldn't come here alone at night, it's a lovely place to stop for a quick and hello--cheap--lunch! I stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon and must have started a trend because the people came rolling in after me. I got three tacos for under $5 and they were made to order and pretty outstanding. I got the pollo, aside and carnitas. This was just enough to fill me up for a busy afternoon and so delicious! I could have had three more and been happy but neither my waist or wallet needs that. They have a few other non-taco menu items and I will definitely be back again to try some variety!
(4)Riza H. C.
Saturday January 10th 2015, we went here for Dinner. Time was about 18:30hrs ish. There are like 2 other families, dining in that evening. Ahh... Now I remember... This establishment was once a Middle Eastern mom and pop shop aka (Tasty Kabob), which NO LONGER Exists, aka CLOSED which made me a little sad.. So now Tacos La Morenita, got hold of the space lease. With the Simple Menu, they offer, we opt for the following items : * Asada (Beef) Smothered Burrito ($7.00) * 5 Asada (Beef) Tacos @ ($1.50) each hence it was ($7.50) * 1 order of Lengua Taco ($2.00) * 1 order of Al Carbon (Beef) Taco ($1.50) * 2 Bottles of Drinks @ ($1.90) each, hence ($3.80) Our Dinner with tax was $23.54 that evening. All in all, it was an OK Dinner. Hubs said it was OK too, with regards to his order of Asada (Beef) Smothered Burrito, and the 5 Asada (Beef) Tacos he had. I opt to have 1 Al Carbon Beef Taco and 1 Lengua Taco. Both Tacos, I ate, nothing stood out. YES, there are Cilantro and Raw Diced White Onions on all the Tacos we had. I realized on my Al Carbon Beef Taco, they also put shredded Mexican Cheese, in which I was hoping I could have more of those. ONLY 2 different kind of Salsa, or Sauces are given that evening too. In terms of the Salsa, it was just OK.. NOT as spicy as we are hoping for. The lovely ladies who are behind the counter took our orders and one of the Elderly Lady, cook our order. Both ladies are indeed courteous, though I cannot deny, our order too awhile for it to be ready. Left the establishment about 19:20hrs ish. Tacos La Morenita 15493 East Hampden Ave, Ste D, Aurora, CO 80013 Tel : (720)-379-3058 @28/2015
(3)Alex M.
This place is great! We came here on Saturday for breakfast. Their menudo is perfect with honeycomb tripe. I got a smothered carnitas burrito bowl (w/o the tortilla) and it was out of this world. The green Chile fries were also a must.
(5)David B.
In my yelping experience, I've developed a few tells that all great taqueiras seem to share. They are almost always hole in the walls, they have gringo scaring items on the menu (beef tongue anyone?), Spanish is the primary language spoken, and the menus are short and specialized. Tacos La Morenita hits all the marks. The sign outside the tiny storefront simply says, "Tacos." I love it. Seating is limited and most people get their orders to-go. When I walked in I think I was the only person who ordered in English. And the menu is limited but authentic. All great signs. Specifically, one item caught my attention. The window outside proudly boasts about their famous Green Chilli Nachos. I can't ever say no to a great set of nachos, so my mind was made. The nachos are incredible. I opted for pollo. An absolutely huge portion for $6.50. Topped with generous amounts of avocado, lettuce, sour cream, cheese... and oh my... that green chilli/salsa mixture. So unique and delicious. They have a pretty strong authentic spicy kick, so be prepared. Really the best nachos I have had in a very long time. The tacos are very good too, but a little dry for my preference. In any case, I will be back again and again for those nachos.
(5)Kellen B.
Best tacos in Aurora and possibly Colorado! They have a small menu but everything is cooked to order. Seating is small so take out the is best option. Call your order in otherwise you'll be waiting 10-15 minutes for them to cook it. Even longer if they're busy. It's well worth the wait though. So much flavor in such a small taco! And at $1.50 each I'll never eat another taco anywhere else! The chicken and carne asada are my favorites! Only suggestion would to add a seafood protein(shrimp or sometime of fish) and a side of black beans! Love this place!
(5)Kara T.
I was extremely surprised by this place. It's kind of a whole in the wall in Aurora, but before heading over to Dry Dock, this was a perfect stop! The food is authentic. Reminds me of traveling through Mexico or South Texas and stopping on the street for some tacos. They're that good! There isn't much room to sit down - tables only seat 2. This is just a warning in case you're hoping for a place to have a sit down meal. I had tacos, my boyfriend had a torta. Both were delicious! The salsa they provide, too... GOOD. Taking these things to go and heading over to Dry Dock made for a great Saturday afternoon. Defintely check out this awesome hole in the wall. I'll definitely be back!
(5)Roger Y.
Incredibly reasonable food that is delicious and prepped in great time. Simple decor, no frills to the food but a new favorite of my wife and I.
(4)Lindy S.
Great place for a quick lunch. They make everything to order. The quesadilla was really good. I liked the Salsa Verde a lot. The Green Chili nachos are gigantic, and they make a great sauce. Even provided a bowl of extra on the side. They only have seating for 8, but it seems most people order to go, so it was not an issue when we were there.
(4)Tica M.
Just tried this place today and it is now my go-to place for sopes and authentic tacos - beef, chicken and pork. Can't wait to try the quesadillas and burritos next time. Great food, terrific prices, friendly, fast service - what is not to love?!! Nothing fancy, just wonderful neighborhood place - try it, you won't be disappointed!!
(5)heather m.
Best tacos ever! I am in love with this place. If you want authentic street taco then look no farther. I have gotten torta and smothered burrito too and wow. These ladies know what they're doing. This place is no frills but don't let that stop you. Stop in get a batch of tacos. Tongue are my favorite. I love this place.
(5)Jason B.
Simply Awesome food!!! Perfect fix for those street style taco cravings. The Green Chili Nachos are fantastic and HUGE. As others have said the seating is limited but worth it. Personal favorite are the Tacos Al Carbon. Need more good reviews so this place stays open so if you love it too please leave a review.
(5)Michael J.
Great food...I love this place... Sunday I finally tried the Menudo and man....it was good...it loved it. This is just a new update on my last review.....it dare you to show me a better place......
(5)Belinda L.
Simple, delicious, straight forward menu. The salsas are delicious. I only wish they had a salsa bar so I can choose which ones to try on my own. I always feel weird asking her for all of the salsas for such a small order. I went because I was crazing sopes. A menu item a lot of people don't have on their menu or if they do, they don't make it the way I like. I'm spoiled, I can admit it. But this place hit the spot. The mother daughter trio whipped up delicious sopes and tacos. I can't wait to try their other menu items.
(4)Frank B.
A five star rating is one I rarely give out, but find myself unable to press the four star button as I have made this place my regular breakfast burrito stop. My wife and I have tried just about everything on the menu other than the Menudo (which is only served on Saturday), but we will be stopping in to try that this weekend. Now on to the review: Having lived in San Antonio and visited a few small towns in Mexico I am very critical of most Mexican restaurants. However as soon as we walked in the door we could tell this was going to be an authentic experience. You know that it cant be bad when every one of the 10 or so people in the small dining area were speaking Spanish. That is a good sign..... We ordered the Tacos for the kids, Carnitas for myself and a bacon breakfast burrito for my wife. Rather than being served from a steam table, the very personable ladies behind the counter made everything fresh to order. Later I would learn that they actually go through a great deal of trouble to make sure all of their ingredients are fresh and not pre-made then held over. Now on to the food..... Oh my, really, oh my !!!! Even my children noticed the difference. The Tacos were FRESH authentic and amazing (not the Americanized versions my kids were used to) the Carnitas (how I judge most Mexican places) were nothing short of perfect. And the burritos..... Well we have been back once or twice a week, EVERY week, since we found this place. My wife usually orders the Bacon breakfast burrito, myself I like the Bacon and Chorizo breakfast burrito. However we also recommend the Chili Fries, Carnitas, Tacos and honestly have yet to find anything on the menu they don't prepare excellently. We have been back many times since, and can honestly say that this is probably the absolute best "Mom and Pop" taco place in all of Aurora. It is certainly the best we have had. While probably not deserving of Five stars in the traditional sense, as mentioned it is a "Hole in the Wall" type of establishment, however I base my ratings and reviews on the ability of the restaurant to deliver what you are expecting when you walk in the door. La Morenita delivers a product that goes far beyond what I ever expected when I walked in and at an amazing price for the quality, freshness and care that goes into each order. Five Stars is all I could give, to give four would be to underestimate the authentic amazing food they serve. Great Job !
(5)Anthony P.
A nice little Mexican food place that has some great menu items. Salsas are great, and tacos are reasonable. Definitely a home cooked meal you would want to try! Could use a few housekeeping adjustments but great for anyone who loves supporting small businesses. I have been to this establishment and tried their dishes on more than 5 occasions. Pretty consistent.
(4)Sophie C.
Amazing green chili, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, chile cheese fries, and everything else. The only thing I don't like is their tortas, but that's okay because everything else is so good I keep coming back all the time! Also, the ladies who work here are always super duper nice to everyone who comes in. Make sure to get here early on the weekends so you can get some delicious menudo
(5)Hans R.
This place is my new favorite median restaurant! Food is so fresh and authentic. This is a small place and not a lot of places to sit but that's ok. Just a little whole in the wall type place but clean and the owner is very friendly. She cooks everything to order. Carnitas TACOS are amazing, just like the ones you get from Street vendors in San Diego. 5 stars!
(5)Dustin F.
I used to work in a slaughter house with a lot of Mexicans. That being said, I ate a lot of traditional Mexican food. This place is the closest I've ever come to repeating the taste of real Mexican food. The burritos are to die for!
(5)Chris E.
Stopped in to visit Tacos Morenita.for lunch today. I ordered up some $1.50 street tacos and they were excellent. Ordered 4 which was perfect, 2 Asadas & 2 pork tacos. If you have a big appetite you may want to order 5 or 6. I asked them for their hottest salsa and they gave me the red. I like it really hot and this stuff was smok'in hot, had smoke blowing out my ears. Ladies working their are very friendly. I will be back soon for some more great tacos.
(5)Michael G.
Do you like authentic, home style, Mexican food? It's just that good. You'd be hard pressed to find a better taco anywhere near Denver. Do yourself a favor and try the chili fries or nachos.That's how green chili is supposed to taste. Everything is made to order. They've got sopas! That's a sandwich!
(5)Becca H.
This place is legit! The Adobaba pork meat is amazing! Kind of like Al Pastor, but without the pineapple. And the Al Carbon is soo good, a beef mixture with jalapeños. The Sopas are the best! The green sauce they give you with your food is to die for! We will definitely be going back!
(5)Dale Z.
I was a bit sad to see that Tasty Kabob had closed. There are not enough places to get that kind of food in this area. However, I think that Tacos La Morenita is a worthy successor. First off, they are not spending a lot of money on decor (which you cannot eat). They put up some fresh paint, and cleaned up the dining area (which is appreciated). However, they are still using the Moroccan tagines for decoration, as well as the framed poster of middle eastern spices. Kind of funny, but who cares? The tacos are $1.50 each, and they were quite good. They use the double tortilla here. I appreciate this, because your taco does not fall apart. I tried the carnitas, the adobada, the asada, and the al carbon (sadly, they do not offer al pastor). I did not try the pollo or the lengua. All of them were good. They had solid flavor, were served with the traditional onions and cilantro, and were tasty. None of them was what I would call outstanding, but none had any issues either. I had a can of soda with my tacos. They also offer mexican soda in the bottle and bottled water. Other menu items include tortas, quesadillas, burritos and sopes. They also have breakfast burritos. On the weekends they offer menudo. The ladies working on the day I came in were both friendly.
(4)Bill E.
Had a Sunday morning early crave for Mexican food and this fine lady's establishment was the only one nearby open at 8:30 a.m. We ordered Tacos Al Pastor, Burrito Adobada, Quesadilla Carnitas all cooked and seasoned just right and priced right too! Have been back four times in 10 days and also enjoyed the Torta Carnitas which are also on our winners list. Complementary tomatillo and red chile sauce are also provided with your order. Due to the dining area size we order to go and everything is packaged in fine order. No rice and beans here which is just fine. Those who relish (Lengua) tongue, can also get their fix via taco, sope, quesadilla as well. They are located on the northeast side strip mall to the right of Wing Hut.
(5)Duane P.
This place is pretty awesome, a nice family owned spot tucked away in a strip mall. I got four bacon breakfast burritos. Great flavor, good portion size and cooked fresh. I will be back to sample the other menu items.
(4)Ashley R.
You get what you pay for. I got the green chili fries were horrible. The fries weren't even cooked all the way and were soggy. The green chili has no kick to it at all. The salsa is great and the customer service was truly fab which is the only reason I gave 3 stars.
(3)M K.
After reading other reviews on Yelp and seeing this place two doors down from Wing Hut, I decided to try it. Today became my third day in a row visiting if that says anything. The food is incredibly delicious with great flavor and authentic Mexican taste. My wife especially loves the green chili nachos. It is a hole in the wall kind of place with usually only two ladies working at a time though, and can get busy. But... this is the stuff worth waiting for.
(5)Greg H.
really, really great tacos. try the al carbon tacos and you won't be disappointed! I am so happy to find another great place to eat in aurora
(5)Meghann P.
The food is great, simple and straight forward! Got 2 chicken tacos and they simple but delish. The meat was very flavorful! I loved the red and green salsas they had - and would have likes a little more topping on my taco, maybe lettuce or tomatoes - but being a newby I didn't ask! I will next time! We also saw the nachos and suckered ourselves into those. Umm, yum! Chips, refried beans, chicken, green chili and cheese. You can't go wrong! Also big slices of avocado! I also tried a sopes and this was so yummy, sort of like a mexican english muffin with beans, chicken, tomatoes, queso, sour cream. It was really tasty and 1 was super filling, especially with all the other food! It is priced really well and e staff is super friendly! I will be back for sure!
(4)Shanna Y.
Love this place! Great food and friendly staff. The food is delicious I have tried the tacos, smothered burritos and chili cheese fries and they are all great. Price is reasonable a must try!!!!
(5)Daviana M.
There were only two women working there the night I went. One working the register, and cooking. The other one just cooking. So it took a while to get our food, but it came out nice and hot. They have amazing salsas as well.
(5)Hansel T.
Had the breakfast burrito which was a fantastic breakfast. I wish I had tried some of the tacos because they are super cheap and look super delicious.
(4)Tatiana S.
Soooo good!! The ladies that work there are awesome very friendly and always happy to see you, the food is wonderful so tasty and authentic. From the atmosphere to the food I highly recommend this place. :)
(5)Briane M.
Perfect little tacos - great prices- fast and delicious! The area to eat is small so I recommend taking it to go
(4)Sung H.
We went there for lunch on Satruday. I thought it was ok. It was cheap then again you get less portions. The food was ok. Not a real good place to sit down and get served. Small place with tables that need a paint job.
(3)Jamie S.
GREATEST Mexican-style street tacos, and a great price. We prefer to get our food to-go, and it is always fresh and delicious. The mother/daughter team that works there are super sweet, too.
(5)Shawn W.
This spot is not going to win any fashion stars as it is dark on the outside and hard to tell it is even open. The inside looks like a spot you would find in Santa Ana, CA with your classic Mexican colors and some tables and chairs you would find at a thrift shop. The reason for 4 stars is the food. I had a steak and a carnitas Sopes which were awesome. You can tell everything is fresh and you know it is cooked to order as the grill is right behind the register. I will definitely be back to try the other menu items.
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