La Fuente Restaurant
3023 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO, 80211
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Address :
3023 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO, 80211 - Phone (303) 477-5501
- Website https://www.lafuentedenver.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:30 am - 7:3
- Mon : 6:30 am - 7:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
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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Michael W.
So I only had time to grab a breakfast burrito on the run, but let me tell you... Amazing! They were big chunks of sausage in the potatoes are fried with onions to golden perfection. The green chili is packed with flavor but not a lot of heat so it's very versatile for even the most sensitive palate. Although I had put it into my GPS, I still drove past the place. It's non-descript entrance is tucked away in the back of the tiny shopping center by the alley entrance...a single door with tan wrought iron securing it is all you will see under a tiny sign with the name hand painted on it. The inside is exactly as to be expected! A food board with pictures of different plates offered his speech and above the single register. The kitchen is right behind that filled with people quickly preparing the orders. Bright colors accent the seating area (it is pretty small) which gets only a little light from the window in the entrance door. It looked like there was another additional seating area off to the side of the entrance but I didn't make it in there on this visit.
(5)Beth S.
It is rare that yelp completely gets in wrong, but in this instance, I dissent. I have lived close to this place for the last 2 years and never tried it. Today, the bf and I decided to give it a go. We called in a takeout order. Very simple. What we ordered: 1. Chicken Cheese Chile Rice Burrito 2. Bean Cheese Potato Burrito smothered in Red Sauce What we got: 1. Chicken Egg Cheese Burrito (chicken in one large piece, half of it inedible with tendons, etc) 2. Bean Cheese Potato Burrito smothered in pork green chile I mean, it was a simple order. The dude was pretty rude and rushed my bf off the phone, which he thought was not a good sign and he was right. The food was overly salty and pricy compared to others in the neighborhood. Little Chickees, Burrito Giant, La Casita - all better options. Don't waste your time. La Fuente La Shmuente.
(1)Marissa M.
Nope, will not come back. I ordered chicken fajitas and was served gristle and skin. Maybe 2 pieces of dry actual chicken meat. It took insanely too long to get my food as well. The server was sweet, but the food quality was disgusting. One day I will find a Mexican joint in Colorado that is worth 4 stars.
(2)Matt C.
Just met with a client here and the food was incredible... Ordered the steak breakfast burrito a la Mexicana which is with peppers and onions. When the server asked if I wanted mild hot or half and half, I said with big eyes, 'hot' and 'do you have extra spicy?' She says in a concerned voice 'yes but you want half or on the side?'.. looking away. I said, 'give me the spicy, I want the spicy.' When she brought my burrito, she was very concerned... and said hope it is ok... lol like it might be ruined. Took one bite and perfect flavor and heat. There's not many Mexican joints that can get my nose running, this was spicy and so I ordered an extra side! One note..I had to turn around on federal because I missed the place and there is no way to turn left going north. If you're headed east down 44th turn in to the parking lot just before federal. The wait staff was very friendly and the place is clean. Other than my server being concerned for me, I think the experience was pleasurable for all concerned.
(5)Nat S.
So I had to go here after Westword gave them Best in Tamales. This is a no frills ethic eatery far north on Federal. I had the Tamales plate, it had one chicken and one pork. The pork was the winner. The Green chile they were smothered in was nice. Boyfriend had the carne guacamole torte, which come with fries, and we dipped them in green chile. We also got a shredded beef burrito, which was okay. Would get the Torte and tamales again in a second. Great little spot with heart.
(4)Ken K.
La Fuente was our first stop in Denver, and boy, did our trip start off on the right foot. Their Chorizo breakfast burrito was fantastic. Perfectly flavorful with great tortilla, I really liked it. My brother talked about it for the remainder of our trip (no joke). We also got the Steak breakfast burrito and made it a deluxe. This was also a very flavorful burrito. The green chili had just a bit of heat and it was a great complement to the burrito. My only wish was that the burritos were a littler larger, but for the price, I can't really complain. We also ordered a Carne Asada Torta, which we all enjoyed as well. The meat was good, the bread was toasted perfectly, and all the other ingredients completed the sandwich well. Even their Horchata was really good; it was a bit more cinnamon-y than usual, and I liked that. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and good food. This was easily one of the better meals of the trip.
(4)Kristen W.
OMG!!! Fabulous authentic Mexican fare. Absolutely delicious. We tried a number of items on the menu and everything was tasty. The refried beans were heavenly and the tacos so perfectly made. Sons raved over their burritos. Can't wait to return for more. Yum.
(5)Sabrina S.
The neighborhood looked a bit sketchy and the interior is a bit grubby, but this stands as one of the best Mexican breakfasts I had when touring the southwest. If I lived in the area, I would ask for a cup of the green chile sauce to go and drink it with a straw on my way to work. It's that good folks! Okay, maybe I wouldn't go that far, but seriously, check this place out.
(5)Darrell C.
Decent Mexican food close to the house. Not the best, not the worst. Salsa was good. Egg batter relleno was not good. Wait staff was friendly and responsive. I would say the only downside was price. For not much more, Hacienda is down I25. If you want to be the neighborhood joint, you have to own it. Get folks in the door with better and better quality food and experience. If you can't figure out how to do that, be cheap.
(3)Leroy D.
My wife and I had lunch here today and we were very disappointed in our meal and the service. I had a smothered deluxe burrito and my burrito came out with 5 pieces of cheese and a few pieces of lettuce at the end of the plate. My wife's burrito looked similar and when we tried to mention it to the waitress she said she couldn't do anything about it and walked away while we were still talking to her. We have both had indigestion from the food we ate. We had been regular customers for a couple of years, and have noticed the portion sizes quality of food has declined while the prices have increased. Today was our last visit to this declining restaurant.
(1)Yvonne P.
This place is so good. Somewhat of a hole in the wall but such a gem. My office often goes here for breakfast burritos and I've been hooked since the first time we went. The staff working are always extremely polite and your food is ready extremely quickly. I highly recommend their breakfast burritos. Their other food looks great though!
(5)Stephan W.
What a gem!!! You walk in to an unassuming, hole-in-the-wall type setting. Pictures of some of their offerings on a large menu hanged above the kitchen entrance and cashier. We opted to dine in. The tables were pretty empty when we arrive but 5 to 6 other groups walked in right after us and the place was bustling! Conversation was easy and relaxed...we had some homemade chips and salsa and they we truly homemade--small portion but for two people it was perfect. Partner and I order 2 Deluxe burritos a la Mexicana with green chili, an order of cheese enchiladas and an order of tamales (both enchiladas and tamales came with 2) The Burritos: uh may zing!!! Seriously. We are breakfast burrito snobs and consider ourselves self proclaimed green chili officianados! Lovely presentation with a burrito stuffed with delicious egg potatoes sausage onions jalapeños...mm mmm mmmmmm!! The Enchiladas: very nice. Simple dish hard to mess up if you use fresh ingredients. The green chili smothering made it that much better!! The Tamales: nicely done and cooked perfectly. I feel these little bits of goodness can easily be ruined but these were on point!!! Table was very clean....as was the restaurant. Service was very prompt and our food was out within an appropriate amount of time. We will definitely be back for more of the delicious items we saw being served to other patrons.
(5)Amy E.
Alas, we tried. We were in NW Denver, wanted Mexican food, and checked trusty Yelp for a recommendation. Found this place, rated highly, and decided to give it a try. When we arrived, there were 3 tables with people. The rest of the place was empty. The server took us to a table and gave us menus. She never returned. For the next 20 minutes, this is what happened. A person would come into LF, go to the counter and place a carryout order. The server would take the order. Then another person would come in and place a carryout order, and she would take it. And so on. We never saw her go to the (now 4) tables of people and help them/us. At some point, a nice young couple came in and seated themselves at a (5th) table. The server never approached them in the 15 minutes that we and they were both there. And strangely, when the server happened to pass by our table, she would smile at us in a friendly fashion. Very strange. I gather that she was very overworked. But she never helped anyone at any of the tables. So, we got up and left. (BTW, when I say we were there for 20 minutes, it really was 20 minutes, and not 5 minutes that seemed like 20 minutes :-) )
(1)Stacy C.
Homemade salsa was spicy. Chips werent very good. Crispy chilie rellanos were tasty but not very crispy. Got them half and half but not very spicy at all. Rice and beans were average. Boyfriend got shrimp a la diabla. Very spicy.
(3)Pat M.
Back in Jan 2014, we went to this place because of some good reviews. Even though the neighborhood looked a bit sketchy and the restaurant a bit divey, we decided to give it a shot. Now we go back to this place every time we're in Denver. I would normally give a restaurant with great food just four stars unless the ambiance was terrific too. But the food is sooo good, I'm rating them five stars. Our favorite is the "Special Burrito" (chicken and rice) smothered with green chili. We're very curious about their breakfast items because of the good reviews but we always seem to be near this place in the afternoon and we can't get enough of the special burrito. Breakfast will just have to wait until we've had our fill of the special burrito (if that can even happen). We always seem to catch them at slow times when it looks like just the owners are there (man cooking and woman serving) and she is very nice, unassuming, helpful, and down-to-earth. I have nothing against the chain restaurants, but I always root for the Mom and Pop shops and this place is hitting a home run.
(5)Alonso M.
Solid breakfast burritos. The burritos are ready in about 2 minutes post order. The burritos have no frills, i.e. eggs, potatoes, green chili (hot or mild), and meat choice. The restaurant is fairly small, with some odd trinkets and items around for purchase, like chihuahuas holding salt shakers and cowboy killer lights. The other items on the menu are pretty standard, I tried the chili rellenos and was not disappointed, deep fried peppers filled with cheese and smothered in green chili. Delicious.
(4)Skyler E.
Had a late breakfast/lunch here the service was good and very fast and the food was pretty damn good! We had a deluxe breakfast burrito and smothered tamales. I would definitely come back.
(4)Carol C.
My sister and I had a fabulous Saturday lunch there and a very mediocre Tuesday dinner at La Fuente. Lunch was wonderful one day and a week later we had a less than average dinner with some of the worst service ever. We had to request napkins, water, the wait was LONG and our food was disappointing, to say the least. The cheese enchiladas were not hot with the cheese unmelted inside. Tamales were dry. Margarita was supposed to be frozen but we had to ask for ice as they were warm. I am so sorry not to be able to give a great review but one great meal and one terrible meal barely equals 3 stars. I hope you get the Saturday chef and not the Tuesday chef! Meanwhile I am still looking for that restaurant with consistently great Mexican food.
(3)Rich M.
Awesome breakfast burritos. The quintessential Denver hole in the wall Mexican joint.
(5)John J.
I ordered a chorizo omelet and a bacon & egg breakfast burrito w/ mild chile inside (I got the burrito because one of the previous posts recommended the bacon & egg burrito and because I generally eat too much when I get Mexican food). The breakfast burrito was pretty darn good, especially considering it was only like $4.00. I am definitely going to go back for some more breakfast burritos. I am a pretty big chorizo fan so the omelet here was a bit disappointing. The chorizo tasted more like ground beef than it did Mexican chorizo. The omelet was not my favorite but considering how much I liked the breakfast burrito I will be going back to try other stuff for sure.
(4)David T.
I don't want to get carried away with some hateful rant but I feel that I have been truly led astray by my fellow Yelpers who rate this place so highly. REALLY? I have yet to be enticed into one of these little North Denver hole-in-the-walls that many praise so highly that I thought was even OK. This one wasn't even that good. It's a serious dump. I mean even in Mexico this would be below acceptable standards in terms of appearance. And, the food was even worse. No spice - nada - none - in anything I tasted. Tried some chips and guac, followed by a combo with a soft chile relleno and a cheese enchilada (rice and beans on the side) - beans looked liked sun scorched mud and the rice was full of mushy frozen peas and carrots. A couple of bites of each and I was out the door. I've tasted spicier baby food. I simply do not have words to describe how terrible it all was. BLAND, flavorless, dreck. I give high points to the very sweet waitress but the food was malo malo malo. I stopped at another Mexican place to fill up on the way home because this place left me so desperate for a little taste of something resembling food from South of the Border. Surely, you can find better. If not, book a flight pronto.
(1)James P.
When we visit Denver, we can't get enough green chili, but since I don't eat pork, I'm always on the hunt for vegetarian green chili, especially for breakfast. I searched Yelp for Mexican restaurants that were open in the morning, and called this place and they said they had vegetarian green chili. We were not disappointed. The green chili was terrific, in fact, they said that 70% of the chili they serve is the vegetarian version. We really enjoyed breakfast here. My husband and son enjoyed the Menudo, too. We're planning to go back tomorrow.
(5)Brad C.
A+ awesome experience. Warm friendly staff, great food, nice atmosphere. Ignore any negative feedback. This place is a gem.
(5)Amanda N.
I've not been there for lunch, but my breakfast burrito was pretty meh. Good chile, but only seemed to contain half an egg.
(2)Jen S.
We have been eating here for 3 years now and it is wonderful every time, we have never had a bad experience. Do yourself a favor a eat here!
(5)Sara S.
Good food. Nice place. Diverse crowd.
(4)Matt V.
I thought it was really good. I had a pork burrito, smothered. Very tasty with the pork being shredded (++). I also had the tamales. While a little on the smaller side (2/$6) it was nice to see shredded pork in there too. Chips are good and homemade, salsa had a decent mix between heat and flavor. They also give you these side cups of salsas that offer different flavors to add, one of which being a habanero sauce. I'll be back if I'm in the area. The kids liked what they order too. Very little left to bring home. On the menu, I did notice that the table menu is missing a considerable number of dishes that they have on the board. That's unfortunate because I think that's where most of the specials reside (on the wall). I could be wrong but I'll spend more time there next time. Thumbs up for the little neighborhood gem.
(4)Kiyono A.
After a long search for good Mexican food in Denver, I am so happy to have found this place! Not even kidding you, I was about to give up on Mexican food when I ordered the egg, cheese, and potato burrito here. So much better than the others I've tried in this city - granted, I should have used yelp to help, but I guess I was just spoiled by having great Mexican food on every corner being from San Diego. The food here tastes homemade, and the people who work here are all really nice. I've only had the one burrito, but it was a diamond In the rough. The potatoes were crisp and added nice texture, and I dig the chili thing that Denver does. It definitely adds a little something extra. Don't let the dilapidated exterior fool you, the food is great. I'll definitely back to try out some of their other options!
(4)Matthew Q.
Great breakfast burritos. Pretty fast for on the go. Entire menu looks awesome definitely give this place a try
(4)SYLVIA R.
Ushered into a large cool room, our server was young and very charming. Our lunch was utterly delicious. Tamales, guacamole, chips, salsa, crispy chili reanos (sp please excuse me) were wonderful. Easy to park on the side of the building. The food was wonderful and we will be back, many times -- SO happy we tried this lovely restaurant.
(5)Meredith S.
Eating the hot delicious goodness of the egg and cheese and potato with mild chili now. $4.00. Super friendly and crazy fast. I gasped when she gave it to me out of pure excitement. Thanks yelp for this place.
(5)Crystal B.
It was pretty good. My boyfriend and I had lunch here. I got the tamale plate, and my boyfriend got the steak breakfast burrito. I told them I wanted hot tamales, and my boyfriend wanted the mild burrito. I'm pretty sure they got mixed up, because my tamales were not spicy at all, and boyfriends burrito was so spicy that his eyes and nose were watering. I was jealous, because i like my eyes and nose to water when I'm eating. I love that heat! Overall it was pretty good. My tamales were very tasty. I really knocked off a star, because their rice was weird. It has a bag of mixed frozen vegetables thrown in it, and it doesn't really give it a very authentic flavor. My boyfriend's burrito was pretty tasty also. It was better than my tamales. I would definitely go back, because it was affordable, good, and I want to try more stuff.
(4)Ali M.
Food is good, prices are cheap, service needs a little attention but not horrible. Nice clean cozy little place!
(4)S S.
I used to love the chorizo breakfast burritos but can't get the taste of out my mouth if freezer burned tortillas
(2)Brandon M.
This place is nothing short of amazing! I've been getting breakfast burritos from here for a few years now and I have yet to find a better one. The ladies that work the register are so nice, always polite and have the best attitude. La Fuente is amazing, go here!
(5)Rachel A.
I got the fajita burrito. I've eaten a lot of burritos in my day but this? It was the best I'd ever had. Really, really. I wish I lived closer to this place so I could eat here every day. And I wouldn't even be broke if I did because it's dirt cheap. (Burrito=$3.50=whaaaa?)
(5)Joe S.
Normally someone who likes to get something different on the menu every time I visit a place, La Fuente sold me with their breakfast burritos on day 1 and I've never strayed from that pattern. I know nothing of their full meals, drinks or service. I stop by on my way into work when I am super hungry and this always hits the spot. Each breakfast burrito is $4 and I think it is safe to say it is 5x the size and quality of Santiago's $1 breakfast burritos. A good deal no matter what. Combined with the fact that these burrito's are assembled AFTER ordering and La Fuente is now far ahead of the competition. Their hot sauce is good - actually hot but with flavor. The burritos are made quite quickly - usually less than a 3 minute wait (just enough to check on work emails sent overnight before getting back in the car) before I'm back on my way. I'd say I'm typically in and out in under 5 minutes. The staff is always cheery & friendly. The place is never so busy that I feel put out waiting but there are often 2-3 other people ordering just before or after me. They seem to have just the right flow of patrons. Yes, the place is dated and a bit run down. Yes, signage (and spelling) could use some work, but the breakfast burritos are legit, fast, and a good size for the price.
(5)Crys A.
My husband and I stopped in for breakfast based on the Yelp recommendations. I can definitely say the prices are good for what you get, and what you get is tasty, as well. I had the sausage egg chili burrito, smothered, which was just ok. My husband had a chorizo burrito and it was good. Service was prompt, polite and unassuming. if you're looking for a good-sized ok-tasting breakfast burrito for cheap, definitely come here. You won't be disappointed!
(3)Nick L.
Good hell these breakfast burritos are top notch. I'm not sure if it's just the hang over factor but they hit the spot. Having had a few varieties I would say the bacon or steak are the best with the hot chili. Like others have said it's a hole in the wall but don't be afraid ... the food is worth checking out.
(5)David M.
In the last year, since I discovered La Fuente by reading Yelp reviews talking about the best Mexican dishes in town, I have eaten approximately 25 more of their breakfast burritos. I have compared their version with highly touted burritos from a dozen or so other places, and I have come to the passionate conviction (!) that La Fuente makes the best breakfast burritos in all of Denver. I get their chorizo, eggs, beans and cheese version, with spicy chili inside, for the best $3.50 mobile breakfast in town. Of course, you could get it smothered with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes and more chili, but I'd call that brunch or lunch; not a breakfast that you could eat on the way to work. Bottom line: If you can show me a place that makes a bettter one, I'll buy one of em for you. But if you try one from La Fuente and you change your mind and come to conclude that La Fuente does indeed make the best breakfast burrito in town, then you buy me one. Deal? (Nom nom. I think I may be eating lots of free Mexican food this year;).
(5)Eric R.
I visited La Fuente this weekend due to the great Yelp reviews, and I am happy I visited. The food quality was very good. It was reasonably priced and I left with a yummy vegetarian breakfast burrito smothered with green chili in my belly. The service did leave a bit to be desired. There was only one girl working the entire front end handling table waiting, hostess, and to-go responsibilities. It took quite a while to get the bill and pay and we never got drink refills. However, the food and price made it worth it. I would not rant and rave about how great it is, but I will certainly be back and would suggest giving it a try.
(4)Liz P.
This place is quirky, no doubt. But, you have to try the green chili. I usually go with the mild/spicy combo. Is really tasty. The perfect amount of heat.
(4)Tracie B.
I'm giving La Fuente five stars based on two visits because they serve the best and most flavorful Tex-Mex food that I've had in Denver in a very long time. In my endless search for the perfect pig (as in pork burrito) I can happily say that the pork, bean, cheese and green chili burrito is as close to perfect as I can imagine. So simple, the ratio of beans to carnitas is heavily weighted on the side of the pig with just enough refritos to add texture and a different flavor. The pork is perfectly tender, moist and well seasoned. For $6.25 this "deluxe" burrito is big enough for two, or should I say big enough for lunch, followed by breakfast (yea!). The green chili is a classic Colorado style, not too thick but not runny. I go for half-n-half hot and mild which is just the right amount of heat (your lips will be tingling with delight afterwords). Very attentive and friendly service in a clean and pleasant atmosphere - I love the music in Español in the background. I hear La Fuente has great breakfast burritos - I can't wait...
(5)MJ L.
Definitely a hole in the wall BUT what great breakfast burritos they crank out!! Yummmm!!!! I tried the chorizo breakfast burrito and made it delux. I believe the burrito alone was about 3-4 bucks and making it delux bumped up the price to about $6.50 and for that, you get a generous amount of green chili and chees on top with a bit of lettice and tomato. It was totally worth it. The service was friendly, no-frills, sufficient and fast. I also loved it that they served alcohol and did not seem to judge me for ordering a strong & spicy bloody mary on a Saturday morning. The bloody mary was exactly that: Strong & spicy - can't complain. The burritos are huge so I could only eat about half of it - the leftover still tasted great the next morning, btw. I will definitely return the next time I am in the neighborhood.
(4)Emerald B.
As another reviewer pointed out, it's a miracle that this place has so much internet reputation, because the shop itself always seems to be quiet when I need it even though their fandom is massive! The storefront is so small that I had been using a bus stop directly in front of it for a few months without even noticing it ... until that fateful morning, when I was in desperate need of breakfast. I had precisely four minutes until the #44 was due (and as all RTD riders know, buses only arrive on time when you count on them being a moment late, and only arrive a minute late when you hope they don't). I needed fuel -- good fuel. I had literally run to make my first bus and left the house without breakfast, and was about to endure an arduous work day. I scanned the area urgently -- Starbucks? No food of substance, and certainly not without costing an arm and a leg, and I needed those. Chicken place? They were always slammed and slow, and ALL the way across the street -- there was no way it would work out in time. Suddenly, behind me, overshadowed by the glamour and banners of a pretty fantastic head shop, I realized that the little thing on the end that looked like a tiny hole-in-the-wall general store was totally a Mexican restaurant ... and it had a sign for breakfast burritos. Knowing those might be pre-formed, and therefore instant, I let out an internal "HELL YEAH", and investigated. The empty shop held only a friendly young chick at the counter, and a smiley older lady back at the grill. I announced, "I have exactly three minutes until the bus is due -- can I get a burrito?" and the girl said "Yes, definitely!" While I contemplated ingredients and rapidly settled on chorizo, she relayed my order to the older lady, and I could tell she conveyed the urgency of my situation, as the older lady started whipping up fresh ingredients on the grill faster than I could even keep track of. The prices included tax, which was awesome for my mental math purposes. I'd used my only cash on bus fare, and asked if $3.75 was enough for a debit card or if I needed to pick up something else. Helpfully and accommodatingly, knowing I was in a hurry, the cashier insisted that I didn't need to worry about it, so I tipped $2 to bring the adjusted total over $5 because I felt bad for the low amount. I figured that their willingness to hurry for me, and the great smell in the shop, suggested that this would not be a wasted statement of a tip. We exchanged our thanks, I was handed a big heavy hot mess of amazingness, and I scurried out front to the stop. And ... wow. Wow, man. Dat burrito, tho. Wow. The cheese was totally melted and everything was well-mixed and obviously freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned and perfectly integrated and barely held itself together and ohhhh maaaannn they make a fine breakfast burrito. I poked my head back in, told them the burrito was amazing and I'd see them again soon ... and was back the next night with my boyfriend! The same waitress and same cook were there, and the waitress remembered me (I had just dyed my hair in between visits, too, so mad props to her ... I can't recognize people ever to begin with, let alone on Difficulty Level: Restaurant and people using cheat codes like dyeing hair!), and she was honored to have us back after my first visit. My boyfriend got fajitas, and if I recall correctly, asked for them with a meat which they weren't listed with on the menu, but it was accommodated without trouble. I got the green chile or something else equally memory-wipingly good, and we tried the flan (I like softer flans rather than firmer ones normally, but the flavor is great and my boyfriend likes the firm styles and theirs is his favorite he's had) and everything was just so damn good. There was a small rush right after we arrived and ordered, and the same cashier was the to-go/counter/waitress/everything-but-the-cook, and she still somehow managed to handle everyone in a reasonable time. We were very impressed with the quality of the food (oh man ... dat obviously-homemade salsa with the chips, mmm) and the affordability. I had to double-check that the waitress remembered to charge us for the bottled Coke (hell yes, Mexican Coke!) because the bill worked out to be at least five dollars less than I had guessed (yay for including taxes). We needed an "our Mexican food place", and La Fuente is it. Don't blink or you'll miss it (we didn't even know the name of the place until I looked it up so I could review it) ... and you definitely don't want to miss it. Dang it, now I'm hungry.
(5)Cecilia R.
Delicious breakfast burrito. Maybe best I've had in Denver?
(4)Ron B.
I eat here about once a week. Great food comes out fast from kitchen. Fast friendly service. Prices not great. $4 for breakfast burrito but well worth it. Green chile here is very good
(5)Jeff V.
Best breakfast burritos in town. Their chili is hot, sausage burrito is my favorite. Also great because I can walk their from my house. When my wife and I bring them into work to share everyone raves how gray they are and wants to know where we got them from. Do yourself a favor and stop in and get a breakfast burrito, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Ashley C.
The deluxe style breakfast burrito with the jalapeños is truly what's up! So good that I'm still thinking about it.... mmmm.
(5)Dave B.
17OCT2013 Fish tacos. 4 for $8. Perfect street tacos. Delicious white fish, peppers, onions. 29MAY2013 Have been a bunch of times. The breakfast burrito is fabulous. Today, I had 2 chiles rellenos. Crispy and very tasty. The usual friendly service. 16AUG2012 This place rocks! We went for lunch on a quiet Thursday afternoon and had a wonderful time. + Very friendly, helpful and competent service. + Mexican music playing in the background. + $1 domestic beers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. + Pleasing artwork. + Spotlessly clean. denvergov.org/eh/tabid/4… + Food: $2 guacamole side is an excellent value My chorizo torta with fries was delicious and huge. I did not finish it. - No Wi-Fi and the AT&T cell reception was pathetic. I think it is due to the steel in the windows and doors. Very much recommended.
(4)Emily M.
We lived in new mex for five years and just moved to the denv in November...until today, we've been hard pressed to find decent green chile...let alone excellent green chile. Had the breakfast burrito a la Mexicana and added beans and bacon (cause why not just pile it all in there) and it was fantastic! If you like green chile ask for the hot stuff - so good! Can't wait to try the other menu items!
(5)F W.
I love supporting local mom/pop shops and this place is just around the corner from my house so, naturally, i was stoked about the breakfast burritos i had been hearing so much about.... They LOOK amazing but are rather tasteless. Sad I tried again, I was SO excited when I saw the handmade "Tamales $9 doz" sign out front on the corner, and ran in. Literally as i am handing over the $9 i am surprised to find out that (after the older woman in the back gave me a once-over and had a quick convo with the front desk gal) they decided my tamales were, in fact, going to be $12.....?? Yeah, $3 difference, big deal, but I almost felt like they were trying to get more out of me (I am young, white, female and dressed nice for work) and discussed it right in front of my face... I tried to argue the sign but there was no budging so i paid and left (passing the sign on the way out)... Boo to customer satisfaction.
(2)David G.
Stopped here on a recent road trip that took me through Denver. A delicious and authentic breakfast spot that seems to favor well with the locals. Their burritos looks awesome, but I had the "meat lovers" omelet. The "Bob Evans" style sausage links they chopped up and threw in were a little off putting and weird tasting, but the rest of the dish was quite good. Let's be honest, the "hot" green chile sauce here could probably just about rescue any dish. Great stuff. Fun fact - it was a little after 8AM and we were the only ones in the restaurant who didn't order beer or cocktail.
(4)Monica M.
Best Mexican food I have ever had! I can't eat Mexican anywhere else because it just does not compare!
(5)Marty D.
The ambience was cheesy, but the food was alright. I had just moved to Denver from Texas so I was used to a certain kind of mexican food. This almost hit the mark, they could use more cheese, but their green chili sauce was something to try. All in all, I would try them again. Based on other reviews it sounds like I should get the breakfast burritos.
(3)Elyse L.
Mmmm, green chile breakfast burritos and breakfast quesadilla! Great service and a cozy Mexican music-filled atmosphere. Cheap, good food. I will be back for more!
(5)Chris H.
I too visited La Fuente due to the great Yelp reviews. I would definitely say that I am a fan...but it didn't know my socks off. The chips and salsa were very good...but I was there before 6 pm and they ran out of chips. The service couldn't have been any friendlier. I ordered my regular that I order at every Mexican restaurant...a beef and bean burrito with a sauce on top. Again, I am a fan...but I have had better. There was too little meat and too many beans for me. I would have liked to see more of the very good meat! Will I go back? Yes...to try out breakfast and get more chips and salsa.
(4)Kendall T.
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in the highlands area and I have been to nearly all of them. Why? -$3.50 breakfast burtitos that taste delicious -friendly service -always fast and HOT -$8 giant margaritas -breakfast all day -French toast breakfast sandwich for $5? Seriously, every time I have been I have had an excellent experience. Fast cheap and delicious. If you live nearby and ever go to for a fast food breakfast instead of la Fuentes for basically the same price and convenience, then shame on you. Delete your Yelp account immediately.
(5)Mike D.
This place is awesome! The staff is super friendly and the food is great. The breakfast burritos are definitely something you should try. I also enjoy the regular tacos as well. On top of the food being good, the prices are very decent as well. All in all, this place is worth a try for sure.
(5)Kathleen A.
This place deserves 5 stars. Shame on me for not updating sooner. They've got CHEAP, FAST, grab-n-go bfast burritos. This was a good spot to stop off before heading to the mountains. You can get their delicious green chile inside the burrito so it's not a mess to eat in the car. They also make them in a couple minutes...we were in and out with a blink of the eye. LOVE THIS PLACE. It is now my favorite breakfast burrito in Denver once again since Pico de Gallo just closed.
(5)Rachel C.
Thank you, THE YELPS. You guided me to this place when all my hungover self wanted was some good Mexican food. The front room is a little underwhelming but the back room is festive and bright. The food is both delicious and cheap and the waitress we had was lovely--really helpful/friendly and kept the coffee coming.
(5)Rachel C.
This place was awesome, took some friends here en route to a brewery in the area and was definitely not disappointed! Green chile, rellenos and of course the chimichanga were all awesome. Really solid denver-mexican food. Can't wait to go get a breakfast burrito soon. Like maybe tomorrow
(4)Melissa H.
5 stars for the breakfast burrito. I can't wait to go back and have another one. Maybe it was because I was so hungry or maybe it was the wonderfully tender pork green chile. Either way, if you're on the hunt for a good breakfast burrito you should add this to your list. The menu consists of a variety of breakfast burritos with your choice of meat. In addition to the meat, they come filled with thinly sliced fried potato (not big chunks which I don't usually like), egg, and topped with cheese, green chile, and tomatoes & lettuce. Green chile comes in medium or hot and we chose the hot. I could've gone for hotter but it had a nice flavor and didn't leave me with the urge to pour on more hot sauce. They have fountain drinks as well as several bottled drinks in the cooler. If you find yourself short of mouthwash, detergent, a giant bottle of ketchup, cholula, or some cigarettes ... you can pick up those items too. Look for the big breakfast burritos sign out front and enter through the iron bar door, grab a seat, and enjoy! Hours are 7am to 6pm EVERYDAY.
(5)Donovan S.
Great breakfast burritos. They're fast and tasty. My personal favorite from the area choices.
(4)Eric B.
Love this place! Simple great food for a great deal and yes the service is awesome!
(5)Holly C.
It's really surprising to me that this place has 60+ reviews and is rated over 4 stars, because every time I go in the place is empty. When do all of you people go here? La Fuente is in my hood. Cross the street and I'm there. Pathetic as it sounds, wine + La Fuente trips have become a pretty regular thing for me (in which I order a gigantic styrofoam box of food to-go, grab a bottle of wine next door, walk home, and consume). My first trip to La Fuente was really disappointing - I got a carnitas torta, and it was just bad. It looked and tasted like someone just threw a leftover handful of carnitas onto the bread. But I did not give up. This place was too convenient to be bad. I became a convert with the burrito a la Mexicana (deluxe!). I always talk about how I'm so over Denver's smothered burrito obsession, yet I just keep ordering them from La Fuente. And after seeing that Montero burrito somebody posted, I know what I'm ordering next time. The handheld burritos are also fantastic. I'm planning on bringing some into the office one day. Merely serviceable tacos and enchiladas, even though I'm obsessed with the green salsa they serve with the tacos. It has a strong, spicy kick without the burning aftertaste. I still don't like the carnitas, but the asada is wonderful. Stick with the burritos and breakfast for maximum tastiness. The friendly counter girls always make me feel welcome even when it's dead quiet and I feel like an intruder. La Fuente doesn't excel at everything, but it excels in exactly what it needs to, which is good ol' hole-in-the-wall Mexican-style comfort food.
(4)George G.
From the moment you walk inside you're treated like family thats coming home to eat! Great service and the food is sooooo yummy!
(5)Alissa S.
A Mexican restaurant that knows how to cook diner-style, American breakfast? Yes, please.
(4)Adam C.
Great breakfast burrito, great prices, friendly service!! *thumbs up*
(5)Jack O.
If you like homestyle Mexican food give this a try. Very unassuming, and laid back. Don't blink, or you'll drive by it... We had breakfast and coffee. It was a little over 20 bucks for both of us. I wan't to go back to try the Pasole which they serve every day. It looked great.
(5)Carrie W.
So far I have not found a better breakfast burrito in Denver. Oversized, excellent chili and quick friendly service. No frills, top notch breakfast, lunch and dinner. Glad to have La Fuente in my 'hood
(5)Scott L.
Best breakfast burrito in town period. Very friendly, very authentic hole in the wall ma and pop shop, but they know how to make some good green chili. There are at least 20 other places within 2 miles of this place to get a green chili burrito, but they are by the fast the best.
(5)Pamela M.
Our waitress was pleasant and very efficient. We were a party of (6) and our food was served quickly. The food was tasty and plentiful. The portions are large, so plan to go hungry, I was only able to finish half my plate and I was beyond stuffed! If you have a chance to buy some tamales to go, I highly recommend that you do. The green chili tamales are moist with a little kick of spicy.
(4)Daniel S.
Best breakfast burrito in Denver. Seriously, it is.
(5)David S.
Awesome food. Awesome service. The green chile sauce is amazing.
(5)David R.
Breakfast burritos were on point. The sauces killed it. I came back a couple days later for a couple more breakfast burritos, but switched up the meat. Actually, it may have been the only spot in Denver I visited twice (plus 1 more star).
(5)Dusty F.
Breakfast burrito, chorizo and asked for super hot... It was outstanding! Very casual type atmosphere / authentic ! The high reviews are not for decor but the food :-)
(5)Ron R.
Fajitas and babaracoa were great. The service was excellent. Cheap and good! That's a winning combination in my book.
(5)Darika S.
I went in a little after 7pm. I ordered pork green chile and 2 tamales to go. The chile had a good flavor it wasn't too spicy. It was nice and thick. The pieces of pork were very small, so it's not too chunky. The tamales were stuffed with pork, lots of meat in them. Very cheap and nice staff. I would return.
(4)Greg W.
Great breakfast burrito and the price is right! Green chile is good and spicy.
(5)Edward V.
La Fuente Restaurant is a small family owned Mexican joint. Breakfast and lunch is served all day. Had Enchiladas Rancheros 8.50 and Veggie Breakfast Burrito 6.95. Restaurant Appearance ***** Clean, many tables, music Food ***** Fresh, plentiful and tasty Service ***** Lickidy Split Value ***** Cheap Vegetarian Friendly ***** Beans are not made with meat/lard Bookmark this one! Happy Trails
(5)Josh E.
Great breakfast burritos!
(5)Venessa G.
Best. Breakfast. Burritos. Ever. Yeah, I said it!
(5)Billy H.
A delicious, affordable restaurant with terrific service. My personal favorite spot to eat in Denver.
(5)Jerry T.
easy review, easy restaurant, quick/fast, hot/delicious, LOVE their breakfast burritos and their prices cannot be beaten, $3-$4 for a great breakfast...YES PLEASE!!!
(4)Brandt W.
The breakfast burritos here are fantastic. $3.25 gets you a steak, egg & potatoe burrito filled with cheese and green chile. Oh, and not only are they tasty, they are FAST. Ready in less than 3 minutes and you can even see them cooking 'em up fresh in their little kitchen. I usually get two when I go, but one will fill you up just fine. I've never eaten there, (burritos to go!) but the dining area is fairly large compared to the kitchen the food is prepared in. Haven't had anything other than burritos either, but all menu items seem very reasonably priced as well. The girls taking the orders are always super friendly too. A few things tobe mindful of: -the $5 minimum charge for credit card puchases -the restaurant hours (6:30a-6:30p, although they always seem to close early) -no alcohol
(4)Sara C.
Solid breakfast burrito! Only made it half way through and I am STUFFED. The green chile rocks too!
(4)Chris H.
Great green chile, great burritos. Very good little local place.
(5)Jen N.
What a great place! I had the number 6, which was eggs, bacon, toast and hash browns. Lots of bacon! I think 4 pieces. Jim had the chorizo breakfast burrito, smothered with the hot green chili. It was actually spicy! It had great flavor. It was way too hot for me, but he likes a lot of spice and this green chili actually hit the mark. The restaurant was REALLY clean, and the waitress was super nice. Will definitely head back there when we are in the area.
(5)Cindy E.
Awesome breakfast burritos! I order them almost every time, I finally branched out and tried a breakfast sandwich, that was also great, next time I would just add spice to it. They have the best breakfast burritos in town, hands down. I can't wait to try dinner there!
(5)Heather B.
Tamales are out of this world. $9 for a dozen is just about the best price around and those babies are STUFFED with meat. Do yourself a favor and pick some up. You'll thank me. Rockin', friendly service. Family owned company also earns points. Definitely a new favorite!
(5)Steve O.
This place is a tiny hole-in-the-wall but that's why it's good. They do great breakfast burritos. The bacon they use is thick, smokey and not too salty. Their green chili is nice and hot, too. (I think they have a milder version if you're not a chile head) Their tamales are also good, and around the holidays they sell them by the bag full. I also love the fact that they have their little general store in the display case, selling everything from smokes to hot sauce to Mexican candy. The prices are reasonable. The only draw back is they close around 6:30 or 7, so if you plan on getting dinner, get there early.
(4)WB D.
Great small Clean family place with some awesome Breakfast Burritos. We had the Amigo and the chorizo, egg and potato. Both really good.
(4)Ingmar K.
Hit this spot on way to airport from the mountains...amazing. Wonderful food made by amazing owner.
(5)Heather T.
Checked this out based on reviews - can't beat it for a fast & cheap breakfast burrito! Ask for them to put the "smother" inside and you can eat it on the go in tinfoil. Thumbs way up!
(4)Scott P.
A really good above average Mexican place. A real 'hole-in-the-wall', but good food with great green chili. Prices are comparable to most places. Watch out for the green guacamole spread, hot as heck.
(4)Jesse H.
LOVE this place. Nothing fancy, just good cheap Mexican food. I would give them 6 stars if they were open a bit later.
(5)Justin H.
Good tamales, great breakfast burritos for your hangover cure. Simple, cheap Mexican food. I've eaten here a lot as I live really close, and always had pleasant service. Also, their hot green chili is actually hot.
(4)Thomas S.
I'm not much of a burrito eater, but when I feel the need to get my Mex in tube form, I like to have it as a breakfast burrito. When it comes to breakfast burritos, you don't get much better than La Fuente. It is but a mere hole in the wall, a place you'd pass a dozen times before noticing it, but fortunately they stuck around long enough to get me to try their tube Mex. While the bfast burrito contains all of the important food groups you may need in a morning, such as eggs, potatoes, meat and grease, the real excuse for ordering a breakfast burrito is the green chili. I don't how or why it makes any sense that green chili should be a morning food, but it does, and La Fuente comes correct with a mean, but pleasurable green chili. They also give you many meat options for the breakfast burrito - I'm big on ham b/c it seems less intense in the morning than say...chorizo. But I intend to try them all. Like others have said, this place is quick and cheap, something I can really relate to. If only they were located closer to my abode...
(4)Nicole S.
I'm not sure why the breakfast burritos are so hyped. Little Anita's, Burrito Giant, and even Bubba Chinos have way, way better breakfast burritos! We ordered one with egg, potato, cheese, & chile and the other with egg, potato, beans, cheese, & chile. Either the chile was missing or it is flavorless. They spell it "chili" which is kind of strange. I'll give it another try for the tamales but we'll definitely not return for breakfast burritos.
(2)Matt W.
I am so surprised that there are not a lot more reviews about this place. La Fuente has the best burritos I've had in Denver. Everything I have had so far has been tasty, cheep with generous portions. The breakfast burritos have the best balance of meat, potatoes and egg. Get it smothered with some of the best Green Chili in town. YUM SAUCE!!
(4)Bob F.
I've been reading Yelp reviews of local Mexican restaurants and this place sounded pretty good. Turned out to be very good. Most reviewers focused on the burritos so I picked a combo plate for lunch. Tamale, relleno and cheese enchilada. The relleno was very crispy and flavorful. The "hot" green chili was just hot enough and quite outstanding, and the beans were great - I added an indulgence and got some chicharones on the side and added them into the frijolles. Crunch crunch, mm mm. Next time, and there will be a next time, it'll be a green chili plate. But it will be a while - I'm stuffed. Check them out!
(4)Tom P.
this place is awesome , the decor is old mexico , not verry classy , but one of the best brakfast burito i have ever had the green chili is off the hook !!!!!
(5)amanda L.
This place is so awesome. It is a very unassuming little place that has the best burritos in town as far as I am concerned. They are always friendly, the food is always awesome, and it is very inexpensive. I love this place and probably eat here at least once per week!
(5)Michael W.
So I only had time to grab a breakfast burrito on the run, but let me tell you... Amazing! They were big chunks of sausage in the potatoes are fried with onions to golden perfection. The green chili is packed with flavor but not a lot of heat so it's very versatile for even the most sensitive palate. Although I had put it into my GPS, I still drove past the place. It's non-descript entrance is tucked away in the back of the tiny shopping center by the alley entrance...a single door with tan wrought iron securing it is all you will see under a tiny sign with the name hand painted on it. The inside is exactly as to be expected! A food board with pictures of different plates offered his speech and above the single register. The kitchen is right behind that filled with people quickly preparing the orders. Bright colors accent the seating area (it is pretty small) which gets only a little light from the window in the entrance door. It looked like there was another additional seating area off to the side of the entrance but I didn't make it in there on this visit.
(5)Beth S.
It is rare that yelp completely gets in wrong, but in this instance, I dissent. I have lived close to this place for the last 2 years and never tried it. Today, the bf and I decided to give it a go. We called in a takeout order. Very simple. What we ordered: 1. Chicken Cheese Chile Rice Burrito 2. Bean Cheese Potato Burrito smothered in Red Sauce What we got: 1. Chicken Egg Cheese Burrito (chicken in one large piece, half of it inedible with tendons, etc) 2. Bean Cheese Potato Burrito smothered in pork green chile I mean, it was a simple order. The dude was pretty rude and rushed my bf off the phone, which he thought was not a good sign and he was right. The food was overly salty and pricy compared to others in the neighborhood. Little Chickees, Burrito Giant, La Casita - all better options. Don't waste your time. La Fuente La Shmuente.
(1)Marissa M.
Nope, will not come back. I ordered chicken fajitas and was served gristle and skin. Maybe 2 pieces of dry actual chicken meat. It took insanely too long to get my food as well. The server was sweet, but the food quality was disgusting. One day I will find a Mexican joint in Colorado that is worth 4 stars.
(2)Matt C.
Just met with a client here and the food was incredible... Ordered the steak breakfast burrito a la Mexicana which is with peppers and onions. When the server asked if I wanted mild hot or half and half, I said with big eyes, 'hot' and 'do you have extra spicy?' She says in a concerned voice 'yes but you want half or on the side?'.. looking away. I said, 'give me the spicy, I want the spicy.' When she brought my burrito, she was very concerned... and said hope it is ok... lol like it might be ruined. Took one bite and perfect flavor and heat. There's not many Mexican joints that can get my nose running, this was spicy and so I ordered an extra side! One note..I had to turn around on federal because I missed the place and there is no way to turn left going north. If you're headed east down 44th turn in to the parking lot just before federal. The wait staff was very friendly and the place is clean. Other than my server being concerned for me, I think the experience was pleasurable for all concerned.
(5)Nat S.
So I had to go here after Westword gave them Best in Tamales. This is a no frills ethic eatery far north on Federal. I had the Tamales plate, it had one chicken and one pork. The pork was the winner. The Green chile they were smothered in was nice. Boyfriend had the carne guacamole torte, which come with fries, and we dipped them in green chile. We also got a shredded beef burrito, which was okay. Would get the Torte and tamales again in a second. Great little spot with heart.
(4)Ken K.
La Fuente was our first stop in Denver, and boy, did our trip start off on the right foot. Their Chorizo breakfast burrito was fantastic. Perfectly flavorful with great tortilla, I really liked it. My brother talked about it for the remainder of our trip (no joke). We also got the Steak breakfast burrito and made it a deluxe. This was also a very flavorful burrito. The green chili had just a bit of heat and it was a great complement to the burrito. My only wish was that the burritos were a littler larger, but for the price, I can't really complain. We also ordered a Carne Asada Torta, which we all enjoyed as well. The meat was good, the bread was toasted perfectly, and all the other ingredients completed the sandwich well. Even their Horchata was really good; it was a bit more cinnamon-y than usual, and I liked that. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and good food. This was easily one of the better meals of the trip.
(4)Kristen W.
OMG!!! Fabulous authentic Mexican fare. Absolutely delicious. We tried a number of items on the menu and everything was tasty. The refried beans were heavenly and the tacos so perfectly made. Sons raved over their burritos. Can't wait to return for more. Yum.
(5)Sabrina S.
The neighborhood looked a bit sketchy and the interior is a bit grubby, but this stands as one of the best Mexican breakfasts I had when touring the southwest. If I lived in the area, I would ask for a cup of the green chile sauce to go and drink it with a straw on my way to work. It's that good folks! Okay, maybe I wouldn't go that far, but seriously, check this place out.
(5)Darrell C.
Decent Mexican food close to the house. Not the best, not the worst. Salsa was good. Egg batter relleno was not good. Wait staff was friendly and responsive. I would say the only downside was price. For not much more, Hacienda is down I25. If you want to be the neighborhood joint, you have to own it. Get folks in the door with better and better quality food and experience. If you can't figure out how to do that, be cheap.
(3)Leroy D.
My wife and I had lunch here today and we were very disappointed in our meal and the service. I had a smothered deluxe burrito and my burrito came out with 5 pieces of cheese and a few pieces of lettuce at the end of the plate. My wife's burrito looked similar and when we tried to mention it to the waitress she said she couldn't do anything about it and walked away while we were still talking to her. We have both had indigestion from the food we ate. We had been regular customers for a couple of years, and have noticed the portion sizes quality of food has declined while the prices have increased. Today was our last visit to this declining restaurant.
(1)Yvonne P.
This place is so good. Somewhat of a hole in the wall but such a gem. My office often goes here for breakfast burritos and I've been hooked since the first time we went. The staff working are always extremely polite and your food is ready extremely quickly. I highly recommend their breakfast burritos. Their other food looks great though!
(5)Stephan W.
What a gem!!! You walk in to an unassuming, hole-in-the-wall type setting. Pictures of some of their offerings on a large menu hanged above the kitchen entrance and cashier. We opted to dine in. The tables were pretty empty when we arrive but 5 to 6 other groups walked in right after us and the place was bustling! Conversation was easy and relaxed...we had some homemade chips and salsa and they we truly homemade--small portion but for two people it was perfect. Partner and I order 2 Deluxe burritos a la Mexicana with green chili, an order of cheese enchiladas and an order of tamales (both enchiladas and tamales came with 2) The Burritos: uh may zing!!! Seriously. We are breakfast burrito snobs and consider ourselves self proclaimed green chili officianados! Lovely presentation with a burrito stuffed with delicious egg potatoes sausage onions jalapeños...mm mmm mmmmmm!! The Enchiladas: very nice. Simple dish hard to mess up if you use fresh ingredients. The green chili smothering made it that much better!! The Tamales: nicely done and cooked perfectly. I feel these little bits of goodness can easily be ruined but these were on point!!! Table was very clean....as was the restaurant. Service was very prompt and our food was out within an appropriate amount of time. We will definitely be back for more of the delicious items we saw being served to other patrons.
(5)Amy E.
Alas, we tried. We were in NW Denver, wanted Mexican food, and checked trusty Yelp for a recommendation. Found this place, rated highly, and decided to give it a try. When we arrived, there were 3 tables with people. The rest of the place was empty. The server took us to a table and gave us menus. She never returned. For the next 20 minutes, this is what happened. A person would come into LF, go to the counter and place a carryout order. The server would take the order. Then another person would come in and place a carryout order, and she would take it. And so on. We never saw her go to the (now 4) tables of people and help them/us. At some point, a nice young couple came in and seated themselves at a (5th) table. The server never approached them in the 15 minutes that we and they were both there. And strangely, when the server happened to pass by our table, she would smile at us in a friendly fashion. Very strange. I gather that she was very overworked. But she never helped anyone at any of the tables. So, we got up and left. (BTW, when I say we were there for 20 minutes, it really was 20 minutes, and not 5 minutes that seemed like 20 minutes :-) )
(1)Stacy C.
Homemade salsa was spicy. Chips werent very good. Crispy chilie rellanos were tasty but not very crispy. Got them half and half but not very spicy at all. Rice and beans were average. Boyfriend got shrimp a la diabla. Very spicy.
(3)Pat M.
Back in Jan 2014, we went to this place because of some good reviews. Even though the neighborhood looked a bit sketchy and the restaurant a bit divey, we decided to give it a shot. Now we go back to this place every time we're in Denver. I would normally give a restaurant with great food just four stars unless the ambiance was terrific too. But the food is sooo good, I'm rating them five stars. Our favorite is the "Special Burrito" (chicken and rice) smothered with green chili. We're very curious about their breakfast items because of the good reviews but we always seem to be near this place in the afternoon and we can't get enough of the special burrito. Breakfast will just have to wait until we've had our fill of the special burrito (if that can even happen). We always seem to catch them at slow times when it looks like just the owners are there (man cooking and woman serving) and she is very nice, unassuming, helpful, and down-to-earth. I have nothing against the chain restaurants, but I always root for the Mom and Pop shops and this place is hitting a home run.
(5)Alonso M.
Solid breakfast burritos. The burritos are ready in about 2 minutes post order. The burritos have no frills, i.e. eggs, potatoes, green chili (hot or mild), and meat choice. The restaurant is fairly small, with some odd trinkets and items around for purchase, like chihuahuas holding salt shakers and cowboy killer lights. The other items on the menu are pretty standard, I tried the chili rellenos and was not disappointed, deep fried peppers filled with cheese and smothered in green chili. Delicious.
(4)Skyler E.
Had a late breakfast/lunch here the service was good and very fast and the food was pretty damn good! We had a deluxe breakfast burrito and smothered tamales. I would definitely come back.
(4)Carol C.
My sister and I had a fabulous Saturday lunch there and a very mediocre Tuesday dinner at La Fuente. Lunch was wonderful one day and a week later we had a less than average dinner with some of the worst service ever. We had to request napkins, water, the wait was LONG and our food was disappointing, to say the least. The cheese enchiladas were not hot with the cheese unmelted inside. Tamales were dry. Margarita was supposed to be frozen but we had to ask for ice as they were warm. I am so sorry not to be able to give a great review but one great meal and one terrible meal barely equals 3 stars. I hope you get the Saturday chef and not the Tuesday chef! Meanwhile I am still looking for that restaurant with consistently great Mexican food.
(3)Rich M.
Awesome breakfast burritos. The quintessential Denver hole in the wall Mexican joint.
(5)John J.
I ordered a chorizo omelet and a bacon & egg breakfast burrito w/ mild chile inside (I got the burrito because one of the previous posts recommended the bacon & egg burrito and because I generally eat too much when I get Mexican food). The breakfast burrito was pretty darn good, especially considering it was only like $4.00. I am definitely going to go back for some more breakfast burritos. I am a pretty big chorizo fan so the omelet here was a bit disappointing. The chorizo tasted more like ground beef than it did Mexican chorizo. The omelet was not my favorite but considering how much I liked the breakfast burrito I will be going back to try other stuff for sure.
(4)David T.
I don't want to get carried away with some hateful rant but I feel that I have been truly led astray by my fellow Yelpers who rate this place so highly. REALLY? I have yet to be enticed into one of these little North Denver hole-in-the-walls that many praise so highly that I thought was even OK. This one wasn't even that good. It's a serious dump. I mean even in Mexico this would be below acceptable standards in terms of appearance. And, the food was even worse. No spice - nada - none - in anything I tasted. Tried some chips and guac, followed by a combo with a soft chile relleno and a cheese enchilada (rice and beans on the side) - beans looked liked sun scorched mud and the rice was full of mushy frozen peas and carrots. A couple of bites of each and I was out the door. I've tasted spicier baby food. I simply do not have words to describe how terrible it all was. BLAND, flavorless, dreck. I give high points to the very sweet waitress but the food was malo malo malo. I stopped at another Mexican place to fill up on the way home because this place left me so desperate for a little taste of something resembling food from South of the Border. Surely, you can find better. If not, book a flight pronto.
(1)James P.
When we visit Denver, we can't get enough green chili, but since I don't eat pork, I'm always on the hunt for vegetarian green chili, especially for breakfast. I searched Yelp for Mexican restaurants that were open in the morning, and called this place and they said they had vegetarian green chili. We were not disappointed. The green chili was terrific, in fact, they said that 70% of the chili they serve is the vegetarian version. We really enjoyed breakfast here. My husband and son enjoyed the Menudo, too. We're planning to go back tomorrow.
(5)Brad C.
A+ awesome experience. Warm friendly staff, great food, nice atmosphere. Ignore any negative feedback. This place is a gem.
(5)Amanda N.
I've not been there for lunch, but my breakfast burrito was pretty meh. Good chile, but only seemed to contain half an egg.
(2)Jen S.
We have been eating here for 3 years now and it is wonderful every time, we have never had a bad experience. Do yourself a favor a eat here!
(5)Sara S.
Good food. Nice place. Diverse crowd.
(4)Matt V.
I thought it was really good. I had a pork burrito, smothered. Very tasty with the pork being shredded (++). I also had the tamales. While a little on the smaller side (2/$6) it was nice to see shredded pork in there too. Chips are good and homemade, salsa had a decent mix between heat and flavor. They also give you these side cups of salsas that offer different flavors to add, one of which being a habanero sauce. I'll be back if I'm in the area. The kids liked what they order too. Very little left to bring home. On the menu, I did notice that the table menu is missing a considerable number of dishes that they have on the board. That's unfortunate because I think that's where most of the specials reside (on the wall). I could be wrong but I'll spend more time there next time. Thumbs up for the little neighborhood gem.
(4)Kiyono A.
After a long search for good Mexican food in Denver, I am so happy to have found this place! Not even kidding you, I was about to give up on Mexican food when I ordered the egg, cheese, and potato burrito here. So much better than the others I've tried in this city - granted, I should have used yelp to help, but I guess I was just spoiled by having great Mexican food on every corner being from San Diego. The food here tastes homemade, and the people who work here are all really nice. I've only had the one burrito, but it was a diamond In the rough. The potatoes were crisp and added nice texture, and I dig the chili thing that Denver does. It definitely adds a little something extra. Don't let the dilapidated exterior fool you, the food is great. I'll definitely back to try out some of their other options!
(4)Matthew Q.
Great breakfast burritos. Pretty fast for on the go. Entire menu looks awesome definitely give this place a try
(4)SYLVIA R.
Ushered into a large cool room, our server was young and very charming. Our lunch was utterly delicious. Tamales, guacamole, chips, salsa, crispy chili reanos (sp please excuse me) were wonderful. Easy to park on the side of the building. The food was wonderful and we will be back, many times -- SO happy we tried this lovely restaurant.
(5)Meredith S.
Eating the hot delicious goodness of the egg and cheese and potato with mild chili now. $4.00. Super friendly and crazy fast. I gasped when she gave it to me out of pure excitement. Thanks yelp for this place.
(5)Crystal B.
It was pretty good. My boyfriend and I had lunch here. I got the tamale plate, and my boyfriend got the steak breakfast burrito. I told them I wanted hot tamales, and my boyfriend wanted the mild burrito. I'm pretty sure they got mixed up, because my tamales were not spicy at all, and boyfriends burrito was so spicy that his eyes and nose were watering. I was jealous, because i like my eyes and nose to water when I'm eating. I love that heat! Overall it was pretty good. My tamales were very tasty. I really knocked off a star, because their rice was weird. It has a bag of mixed frozen vegetables thrown in it, and it doesn't really give it a very authentic flavor. My boyfriend's burrito was pretty tasty also. It was better than my tamales. I would definitely go back, because it was affordable, good, and I want to try more stuff.
(4)Ali M.
Food is good, prices are cheap, service needs a little attention but not horrible. Nice clean cozy little place!
(4)S S.
I used to love the chorizo breakfast burritos but can't get the taste of out my mouth if freezer burned tortillas
(2)Brandon M.
This place is nothing short of amazing! I've been getting breakfast burritos from here for a few years now and I have yet to find a better one. The ladies that work the register are so nice, always polite and have the best attitude. La Fuente is amazing, go here!
(5)Rachel A.
I got the fajita burrito. I've eaten a lot of burritos in my day but this? It was the best I'd ever had. Really, really. I wish I lived closer to this place so I could eat here every day. And I wouldn't even be broke if I did because it's dirt cheap. (Burrito=$3.50=whaaaa?)
(5)Joe S.
Normally someone who likes to get something different on the menu every time I visit a place, La Fuente sold me with their breakfast burritos on day 1 and I've never strayed from that pattern. I know nothing of their full meals, drinks or service. I stop by on my way into work when I am super hungry and this always hits the spot. Each breakfast burrito is $4 and I think it is safe to say it is 5x the size and quality of Santiago's $1 breakfast burritos. A good deal no matter what. Combined with the fact that these burrito's are assembled AFTER ordering and La Fuente is now far ahead of the competition. Their hot sauce is good - actually hot but with flavor. The burritos are made quite quickly - usually less than a 3 minute wait (just enough to check on work emails sent overnight before getting back in the car) before I'm back on my way. I'd say I'm typically in and out in under 5 minutes. The staff is always cheery & friendly. The place is never so busy that I feel put out waiting but there are often 2-3 other people ordering just before or after me. They seem to have just the right flow of patrons. Yes, the place is dated and a bit run down. Yes, signage (and spelling) could use some work, but the breakfast burritos are legit, fast, and a good size for the price.
(5)Crys A.
My husband and I stopped in for breakfast based on the Yelp recommendations. I can definitely say the prices are good for what you get, and what you get is tasty, as well. I had the sausage egg chili burrito, smothered, which was just ok. My husband had a chorizo burrito and it was good. Service was prompt, polite and unassuming. if you're looking for a good-sized ok-tasting breakfast burrito for cheap, definitely come here. You won't be disappointed!
(3)Nick L.
Good hell these breakfast burritos are top notch. I'm not sure if it's just the hang over factor but they hit the spot. Having had a few varieties I would say the bacon or steak are the best with the hot chili. Like others have said it's a hole in the wall but don't be afraid ... the food is worth checking out.
(5)David M.
In the last year, since I discovered La Fuente by reading Yelp reviews talking about the best Mexican dishes in town, I have eaten approximately 25 more of their breakfast burritos. I have compared their version with highly touted burritos from a dozen or so other places, and I have come to the passionate conviction (!) that La Fuente makes the best breakfast burritos in all of Denver. I get their chorizo, eggs, beans and cheese version, with spicy chili inside, for the best $3.50 mobile breakfast in town. Of course, you could get it smothered with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes and more chili, but I'd call that brunch or lunch; not a breakfast that you could eat on the way to work. Bottom line: If you can show me a place that makes a bettter one, I'll buy one of em for you. But if you try one from La Fuente and you change your mind and come to conclude that La Fuente does indeed make the best breakfast burrito in town, then you buy me one. Deal? (Nom nom. I think I may be eating lots of free Mexican food this year;).
(5)Eric R.
I visited La Fuente this weekend due to the great Yelp reviews, and I am happy I visited. The food quality was very good. It was reasonably priced and I left with a yummy vegetarian breakfast burrito smothered with green chili in my belly. The service did leave a bit to be desired. There was only one girl working the entire front end handling table waiting, hostess, and to-go responsibilities. It took quite a while to get the bill and pay and we never got drink refills. However, the food and price made it worth it. I would not rant and rave about how great it is, but I will certainly be back and would suggest giving it a try.
(4)Liz P.
This place is quirky, no doubt. But, you have to try the green chili. I usually go with the mild/spicy combo. Is really tasty. The perfect amount of heat.
(4)Tracie B.
I'm giving La Fuente five stars based on two visits because they serve the best and most flavorful Tex-Mex food that I've had in Denver in a very long time. In my endless search for the perfect pig (as in pork burrito) I can happily say that the pork, bean, cheese and green chili burrito is as close to perfect as I can imagine. So simple, the ratio of beans to carnitas is heavily weighted on the side of the pig with just enough refritos to add texture and a different flavor. The pork is perfectly tender, moist and well seasoned. For $6.25 this "deluxe" burrito is big enough for two, or should I say big enough for lunch, followed by breakfast (yea!). The green chili is a classic Colorado style, not too thick but not runny. I go for half-n-half hot and mild which is just the right amount of heat (your lips will be tingling with delight afterwords). Very attentive and friendly service in a clean and pleasant atmosphere - I love the music in Español in the background. I hear La Fuente has great breakfast burritos - I can't wait...
(5)MJ L.
Definitely a hole in the wall BUT what great breakfast burritos they crank out!! Yummmm!!!! I tried the chorizo breakfast burrito and made it delux. I believe the burrito alone was about 3-4 bucks and making it delux bumped up the price to about $6.50 and for that, you get a generous amount of green chili and chees on top with a bit of lettice and tomato. It was totally worth it. The service was friendly, no-frills, sufficient and fast. I also loved it that they served alcohol and did not seem to judge me for ordering a strong & spicy bloody mary on a Saturday morning. The bloody mary was exactly that: Strong & spicy - can't complain. The burritos are huge so I could only eat about half of it - the leftover still tasted great the next morning, btw. I will definitely return the next time I am in the neighborhood.
(4)Emerald B.
As another reviewer pointed out, it's a miracle that this place has so much internet reputation, because the shop itself always seems to be quiet when I need it even though their fandom is massive! The storefront is so small that I had been using a bus stop directly in front of it for a few months without even noticing it ... until that fateful morning, when I was in desperate need of breakfast. I had precisely four minutes until the #44 was due (and as all RTD riders know, buses only arrive on time when you count on them being a moment late, and only arrive a minute late when you hope they don't). I needed fuel -- good fuel. I had literally run to make my first bus and left the house without breakfast, and was about to endure an arduous work day. I scanned the area urgently -- Starbucks? No food of substance, and certainly not without costing an arm and a leg, and I needed those. Chicken place? They were always slammed and slow, and ALL the way across the street -- there was no way it would work out in time. Suddenly, behind me, overshadowed by the glamour and banners of a pretty fantastic head shop, I realized that the little thing on the end that looked like a tiny hole-in-the-wall general store was totally a Mexican restaurant ... and it had a sign for breakfast burritos. Knowing those might be pre-formed, and therefore instant, I let out an internal "HELL YEAH", and investigated. The empty shop held only a friendly young chick at the counter, and a smiley older lady back at the grill. I announced, "I have exactly three minutes until the bus is due -- can I get a burrito?" and the girl said "Yes, definitely!" While I contemplated ingredients and rapidly settled on chorizo, she relayed my order to the older lady, and I could tell she conveyed the urgency of my situation, as the older lady started whipping up fresh ingredients on the grill faster than I could even keep track of. The prices included tax, which was awesome for my mental math purposes. I'd used my only cash on bus fare, and asked if $3.75 was enough for a debit card or if I needed to pick up something else. Helpfully and accommodatingly, knowing I was in a hurry, the cashier insisted that I didn't need to worry about it, so I tipped $2 to bring the adjusted total over $5 because I felt bad for the low amount. I figured that their willingness to hurry for me, and the great smell in the shop, suggested that this would not be a wasted statement of a tip. We exchanged our thanks, I was handed a big heavy hot mess of amazingness, and I scurried out front to the stop. And ... wow. Wow, man. Dat burrito, tho. Wow. The cheese was totally melted and everything was well-mixed and obviously freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned and perfectly integrated and barely held itself together and ohhhh maaaannn they make a fine breakfast burrito. I poked my head back in, told them the burrito was amazing and I'd see them again soon ... and was back the next night with my boyfriend! The same waitress and same cook were there, and the waitress remembered me (I had just dyed my hair in between visits, too, so mad props to her ... I can't recognize people ever to begin with, let alone on Difficulty Level: Restaurant and people using cheat codes like dyeing hair!), and she was honored to have us back after my first visit. My boyfriend got fajitas, and if I recall correctly, asked for them with a meat which they weren't listed with on the menu, but it was accommodated without trouble. I got the green chile or something else equally memory-wipingly good, and we tried the flan (I like softer flans rather than firmer ones normally, but the flavor is great and my boyfriend likes the firm styles and theirs is his favorite he's had) and everything was just so damn good. There was a small rush right after we arrived and ordered, and the same cashier was the to-go/counter/waitress/everything-but-the-cook, and she still somehow managed to handle everyone in a reasonable time. We were very impressed with the quality of the food (oh man ... dat obviously-homemade salsa with the chips, mmm) and the affordability. I had to double-check that the waitress remembered to charge us for the bottled Coke (hell yes, Mexican Coke!) because the bill worked out to be at least five dollars less than I had guessed (yay for including taxes). We needed an "our Mexican food place", and La Fuente is it. Don't blink or you'll miss it (we didn't even know the name of the place until I looked it up so I could review it) ... and you definitely don't want to miss it. Dang it, now I'm hungry.
(5)Cecilia R.
Delicious breakfast burrito. Maybe best I've had in Denver?
(4)Ron B.
I eat here about once a week. Great food comes out fast from kitchen. Fast friendly service. Prices not great. $4 for breakfast burrito but well worth it. Green chile here is very good
(5)Jeff V.
Best breakfast burritos in town. Their chili is hot, sausage burrito is my favorite. Also great because I can walk their from my house. When my wife and I bring them into work to share everyone raves how gray they are and wants to know where we got them from. Do yourself a favor and stop in and get a breakfast burrito, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Ashley C.
The deluxe style breakfast burrito with the jalapeños is truly what's up! So good that I'm still thinking about it.... mmmm.
(5)Dave B.
17OCT2013 Fish tacos. 4 for $8. Perfect street tacos. Delicious white fish, peppers, onions. 29MAY2013 Have been a bunch of times. The breakfast burrito is fabulous. Today, I had 2 chiles rellenos. Crispy and very tasty. The usual friendly service. 16AUG2012 This place rocks! We went for lunch on a quiet Thursday afternoon and had a wonderful time. + Very friendly, helpful and competent service. + Mexican music playing in the background. + $1 domestic beers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. + Pleasing artwork. + Spotlessly clean. denvergov.org/eh/tabid/4… + Food: $2 guacamole side is an excellent value My chorizo torta with fries was delicious and huge. I did not finish it. - No Wi-Fi and the AT&T cell reception was pathetic. I think it is due to the steel in the windows and doors. Very much recommended.
(4)Emily M.
We lived in new mex for five years and just moved to the denv in November...until today, we've been hard pressed to find decent green chile...let alone excellent green chile. Had the breakfast burrito a la Mexicana and added beans and bacon (cause why not just pile it all in there) and it was fantastic! If you like green chile ask for the hot stuff - so good! Can't wait to try the other menu items!
(5)F W.
I love supporting local mom/pop shops and this place is just around the corner from my house so, naturally, i was stoked about the breakfast burritos i had been hearing so much about.... They LOOK amazing but are rather tasteless. Sad I tried again, I was SO excited when I saw the handmade "Tamales $9 doz" sign out front on the corner, and ran in. Literally as i am handing over the $9 i am surprised to find out that (after the older woman in the back gave me a once-over and had a quick convo with the front desk gal) they decided my tamales were, in fact, going to be $12.....?? Yeah, $3 difference, big deal, but I almost felt like they were trying to get more out of me (I am young, white, female and dressed nice for work) and discussed it right in front of my face... I tried to argue the sign but there was no budging so i paid and left (passing the sign on the way out)... Boo to customer satisfaction.
(2)David G.
Stopped here on a recent road trip that took me through Denver. A delicious and authentic breakfast spot that seems to favor well with the locals. Their burritos looks awesome, but I had the "meat lovers" omelet. The "Bob Evans" style sausage links they chopped up and threw in were a little off putting and weird tasting, but the rest of the dish was quite good. Let's be honest, the "hot" green chile sauce here could probably just about rescue any dish. Great stuff. Fun fact - it was a little after 8AM and we were the only ones in the restaurant who didn't order beer or cocktail.
(4)Monica M.
Best Mexican food I have ever had! I can't eat Mexican anywhere else because it just does not compare!
(5)Marty D.
The ambience was cheesy, but the food was alright. I had just moved to Denver from Texas so I was used to a certain kind of mexican food. This almost hit the mark, they could use more cheese, but their green chili sauce was something to try. All in all, I would try them again. Based on other reviews it sounds like I should get the breakfast burritos.
(3)Elyse L.
Mmmm, green chile breakfast burritos and breakfast quesadilla! Great service and a cozy Mexican music-filled atmosphere. Cheap, good food. I will be back for more!
(5)Chris H.
I too visited La Fuente due to the great Yelp reviews. I would definitely say that I am a fan...but it didn't know my socks off. The chips and salsa were very good...but I was there before 6 pm and they ran out of chips. The service couldn't have been any friendlier. I ordered my regular that I order at every Mexican restaurant...a beef and bean burrito with a sauce on top. Again, I am a fan...but I have had better. There was too little meat and too many beans for me. I would have liked to see more of the very good meat! Will I go back? Yes...to try out breakfast and get more chips and salsa.
(4)Kendall T.
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in the highlands area and I have been to nearly all of them. Why? -$3.50 breakfast burtitos that taste delicious -friendly service -always fast and HOT -$8 giant margaritas -breakfast all day -French toast breakfast sandwich for $5? Seriously, every time I have been I have had an excellent experience. Fast cheap and delicious. If you live nearby and ever go to for a fast food breakfast instead of la Fuentes for basically the same price and convenience, then shame on you. Delete your Yelp account immediately.
(5)Mike D.
This place is awesome! The staff is super friendly and the food is great. The breakfast burritos are definitely something you should try. I also enjoy the regular tacos as well. On top of the food being good, the prices are very decent as well. All in all, this place is worth a try for sure.
(5)Kathleen A.
This place deserves 5 stars. Shame on me for not updating sooner. They've got CHEAP, FAST, grab-n-go bfast burritos. This was a good spot to stop off before heading to the mountains. You can get their delicious green chile inside the burrito so it's not a mess to eat in the car. They also make them in a couple minutes...we were in and out with a blink of the eye. LOVE THIS PLACE. It is now my favorite breakfast burrito in Denver once again since Pico de Gallo just closed.
(5)Rachel C.
Thank you, THE YELPS. You guided me to this place when all my hungover self wanted was some good Mexican food. The front room is a little underwhelming but the back room is festive and bright. The food is both delicious and cheap and the waitress we had was lovely--really helpful/friendly and kept the coffee coming.
(5)Rachel C.
This place was awesome, took some friends here en route to a brewery in the area and was definitely not disappointed! Green chile, rellenos and of course the chimichanga were all awesome. Really solid denver-mexican food. Can't wait to go get a breakfast burrito soon. Like maybe tomorrow
(4)Melissa H.
5 stars for the breakfast burrito. I can't wait to go back and have another one. Maybe it was because I was so hungry or maybe it was the wonderfully tender pork green chile. Either way, if you're on the hunt for a good breakfast burrito you should add this to your list. The menu consists of a variety of breakfast burritos with your choice of meat. In addition to the meat, they come filled with thinly sliced fried potato (not big chunks which I don't usually like), egg, and topped with cheese, green chile, and tomatoes & lettuce. Green chile comes in medium or hot and we chose the hot. I could've gone for hotter but it had a nice flavor and didn't leave me with the urge to pour on more hot sauce. They have fountain drinks as well as several bottled drinks in the cooler. If you find yourself short of mouthwash, detergent, a giant bottle of ketchup, cholula, or some cigarettes ... you can pick up those items too. Look for the big breakfast burritos sign out front and enter through the iron bar door, grab a seat, and enjoy! Hours are 7am to 6pm EVERYDAY.
(5)Donovan S.
Great breakfast burritos. They're fast and tasty. My personal favorite from the area choices.
(4)Eric B.
Love this place! Simple great food for a great deal and yes the service is awesome!
(5)Holly C.
It's really surprising to me that this place has 60+ reviews and is rated over 4 stars, because every time I go in the place is empty. When do all of you people go here? La Fuente is in my hood. Cross the street and I'm there. Pathetic as it sounds, wine + La Fuente trips have become a pretty regular thing for me (in which I order a gigantic styrofoam box of food to-go, grab a bottle of wine next door, walk home, and consume). My first trip to La Fuente was really disappointing - I got a carnitas torta, and it was just bad. It looked and tasted like someone just threw a leftover handful of carnitas onto the bread. But I did not give up. This place was too convenient to be bad. I became a convert with the burrito a la Mexicana (deluxe!). I always talk about how I'm so over Denver's smothered burrito obsession, yet I just keep ordering them from La Fuente. And after seeing that Montero burrito somebody posted, I know what I'm ordering next time. The handheld burritos are also fantastic. I'm planning on bringing some into the office one day. Merely serviceable tacos and enchiladas, even though I'm obsessed with the green salsa they serve with the tacos. It has a strong, spicy kick without the burning aftertaste. I still don't like the carnitas, but the asada is wonderful. Stick with the burritos and breakfast for maximum tastiness. The friendly counter girls always make me feel welcome even when it's dead quiet and I feel like an intruder. La Fuente doesn't excel at everything, but it excels in exactly what it needs to, which is good ol' hole-in-the-wall Mexican-style comfort food.
(4)George G.
From the moment you walk inside you're treated like family thats coming home to eat! Great service and the food is sooooo yummy!
(5)Alissa S.
A Mexican restaurant that knows how to cook diner-style, American breakfast? Yes, please.
(4)Adam C.
Great breakfast burrito, great prices, friendly service!! *thumbs up*
(5)Jack O.
If you like homestyle Mexican food give this a try. Very unassuming, and laid back. Don't blink, or you'll drive by it... We had breakfast and coffee. It was a little over 20 bucks for both of us. I wan't to go back to try the Pasole which they serve every day. It looked great.
(5)Carrie W.
So far I have not found a better breakfast burrito in Denver. Oversized, excellent chili and quick friendly service. No frills, top notch breakfast, lunch and dinner. Glad to have La Fuente in my 'hood
(5)Scott L.
Best breakfast burrito in town period. Very friendly, very authentic hole in the wall ma and pop shop, but they know how to make some good green chili. There are at least 20 other places within 2 miles of this place to get a green chili burrito, but they are by the fast the best.
(5)Pamela M.
Our waitress was pleasant and very efficient. We were a party of (6) and our food was served quickly. The food was tasty and plentiful. The portions are large, so plan to go hungry, I was only able to finish half my plate and I was beyond stuffed! If you have a chance to buy some tamales to go, I highly recommend that you do. The green chili tamales are moist with a little kick of spicy.
(4)Daniel S.
Best breakfast burrito in Denver. Seriously, it is.
(5)David S.
Awesome food. Awesome service. The green chile sauce is amazing.
(5)David R.
Breakfast burritos were on point. The sauces killed it. I came back a couple days later for a couple more breakfast burritos, but switched up the meat. Actually, it may have been the only spot in Denver I visited twice (plus 1 more star).
(5)Dusty F.
Breakfast burrito, chorizo and asked for super hot... It was outstanding! Very casual type atmosphere / authentic ! The high reviews are not for decor but the food :-)
(5)Ron R.
Fajitas and babaracoa were great. The service was excellent. Cheap and good! That's a winning combination in my book.
(5)Darika S.
I went in a little after 7pm. I ordered pork green chile and 2 tamales to go. The chile had a good flavor it wasn't too spicy. It was nice and thick. The pieces of pork were very small, so it's not too chunky. The tamales were stuffed with pork, lots of meat in them. Very cheap and nice staff. I would return.
(4)Greg W.
Great breakfast burrito and the price is right! Green chile is good and spicy.
(5)Edward V.
La Fuente Restaurant is a small family owned Mexican joint. Breakfast and lunch is served all day. Had Enchiladas Rancheros 8.50 and Veggie Breakfast Burrito 6.95. Restaurant Appearance ***** Clean, many tables, music Food ***** Fresh, plentiful and tasty Service ***** Lickidy Split Value ***** Cheap Vegetarian Friendly ***** Beans are not made with meat/lard Bookmark this one! Happy Trails
(5)Josh E.
Great breakfast burritos!
(5)Venessa G.
Best. Breakfast. Burritos. Ever. Yeah, I said it!
(5)Billy H.
A delicious, affordable restaurant with terrific service. My personal favorite spot to eat in Denver.
(5)Jerry T.
easy review, easy restaurant, quick/fast, hot/delicious, LOVE their breakfast burritos and their prices cannot be beaten, $3-$4 for a great breakfast...YES PLEASE!!!
(4)Brandt W.
The breakfast burritos here are fantastic. $3.25 gets you a steak, egg & potatoe burrito filled with cheese and green chile. Oh, and not only are they tasty, they are FAST. Ready in less than 3 minutes and you can even see them cooking 'em up fresh in their little kitchen. I usually get two when I go, but one will fill you up just fine. I've never eaten there, (burritos to go!) but the dining area is fairly large compared to the kitchen the food is prepared in. Haven't had anything other than burritos either, but all menu items seem very reasonably priced as well. The girls taking the orders are always super friendly too. A few things tobe mindful of: -the $5 minimum charge for credit card puchases -the restaurant hours (6:30a-6:30p, although they always seem to close early) -no alcohol
(4)Sara C.
Solid breakfast burrito! Only made it half way through and I am STUFFED. The green chile rocks too!
(4)Chris H.
Great green chile, great burritos. Very good little local place.
(5)Jen N.
What a great place! I had the number 6, which was eggs, bacon, toast and hash browns. Lots of bacon! I think 4 pieces. Jim had the chorizo breakfast burrito, smothered with the hot green chili. It was actually spicy! It had great flavor. It was way too hot for me, but he likes a lot of spice and this green chili actually hit the mark. The restaurant was REALLY clean, and the waitress was super nice. Will definitely head back there when we are in the area.
(5)Cindy E.
Awesome breakfast burritos! I order them almost every time, I finally branched out and tried a breakfast sandwich, that was also great, next time I would just add spice to it. They have the best breakfast burritos in town, hands down. I can't wait to try dinner there!
(5)Heather B.
Tamales are out of this world. $9 for a dozen is just about the best price around and those babies are STUFFED with meat. Do yourself a favor and pick some up. You'll thank me. Rockin', friendly service. Family owned company also earns points. Definitely a new favorite!
(5)Steve O.
This place is a tiny hole-in-the-wall but that's why it's good. They do great breakfast burritos. The bacon they use is thick, smokey and not too salty. Their green chili is nice and hot, too. (I think they have a milder version if you're not a chile head) Their tamales are also good, and around the holidays they sell them by the bag full. I also love the fact that they have their little general store in the display case, selling everything from smokes to hot sauce to Mexican candy. The prices are reasonable. The only draw back is they close around 6:30 or 7, so if you plan on getting dinner, get there early.
(4)WB D.
Great small Clean family place with some awesome Breakfast Burritos. We had the Amigo and the chorizo, egg and potato. Both really good.
(4)Ingmar K.
Hit this spot on way to airport from the mountains...amazing. Wonderful food made by amazing owner.
(5)Heather T.
Checked this out based on reviews - can't beat it for a fast & cheap breakfast burrito! Ask for them to put the "smother" inside and you can eat it on the go in tinfoil. Thumbs way up!
(4)Scott P.
A really good above average Mexican place. A real 'hole-in-the-wall', but good food with great green chili. Prices are comparable to most places. Watch out for the green guacamole spread, hot as heck.
(4)Jesse H.
LOVE this place. Nothing fancy, just good cheap Mexican food. I would give them 6 stars if they were open a bit later.
(5)Justin H.
Good tamales, great breakfast burritos for your hangover cure. Simple, cheap Mexican food. I've eaten here a lot as I live really close, and always had pleasant service. Also, their hot green chili is actually hot.
(4)Thomas S.
I'm not much of a burrito eater, but when I feel the need to get my Mex in tube form, I like to have it as a breakfast burrito. When it comes to breakfast burritos, you don't get much better than La Fuente. It is but a mere hole in the wall, a place you'd pass a dozen times before noticing it, but fortunately they stuck around long enough to get me to try their tube Mex. While the bfast burrito contains all of the important food groups you may need in a morning, such as eggs, potatoes, meat and grease, the real excuse for ordering a breakfast burrito is the green chili. I don't how or why it makes any sense that green chili should be a morning food, but it does, and La Fuente comes correct with a mean, but pleasurable green chili. They also give you many meat options for the breakfast burrito - I'm big on ham b/c it seems less intense in the morning than say...chorizo. But I intend to try them all. Like others have said, this place is quick and cheap, something I can really relate to. If only they were located closer to my abode...
(4)Nicole S.
I'm not sure why the breakfast burritos are so hyped. Little Anita's, Burrito Giant, and even Bubba Chinos have way, way better breakfast burritos! We ordered one with egg, potato, cheese, & chile and the other with egg, potato, beans, cheese, & chile. Either the chile was missing or it is flavorless. They spell it "chili" which is kind of strange. I'll give it another try for the tamales but we'll definitely not return for breakfast burritos.
(2)Matt W.
I am so surprised that there are not a lot more reviews about this place. La Fuente has the best burritos I've had in Denver. Everything I have had so far has been tasty, cheep with generous portions. The breakfast burritos have the best balance of meat, potatoes and egg. Get it smothered with some of the best Green Chili in town. YUM SAUCE!!
(4)Bob F.
I've been reading Yelp reviews of local Mexican restaurants and this place sounded pretty good. Turned out to be very good. Most reviewers focused on the burritos so I picked a combo plate for lunch. Tamale, relleno and cheese enchilada. The relleno was very crispy and flavorful. The "hot" green chili was just hot enough and quite outstanding, and the beans were great - I added an indulgence and got some chicharones on the side and added them into the frijolles. Crunch crunch, mm mm. Next time, and there will be a next time, it'll be a green chili plate. But it will be a while - I'm stuffed. Check them out!
(4)Tom P.
this place is awesome , the decor is old mexico , not verry classy , but one of the best brakfast burito i have ever had the green chili is off the hook !!!!!
(5)amanda L.
This place is so awesome. It is a very unassuming little place that has the best burritos in town as far as I am concerned. They are always friendly, the food is always awesome, and it is very inexpensive. I love this place and probably eat here at least once per week!
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