La Cueva Restaurant

"A Disappointing Visit to a Once-Great Restaurant My family has been loyal patrons of this restaurant for over four decades, and until our recent visit, it had consistently been a delightful place to dine. Unfortunately, our most recent experience left us disheartened. The service was the most distressing aspect of our evening. Our server exhibited extreme unfriendliness and impatience, bordering on outright rudeness. Despite the restaurant being relatively empty, she hurried us from the moment we stepped in. To our surprise, in the middle of our meal, she abruptly demanded payment on the spot. We were never presented with a check—a customary courtesy that allows guests to review charges before settling. Beyond the service, the culinary disappointment was palpable. The beans and rice tasted as though they had been prepared the day before—dry and astonishingly bland. However, amidst this culinary letdown, there was a silver lining: my margarita. It stood out as one of the best I’ve ever had. In light of this experience, I sincerely hope that the restaurant’s owner takes serious measures to restore its former glory. As for me, it will be quite some time before I consider another visit."

"I really had high hopes for this place. However, the food was very inconsistent between everyone in our party. Some of the green peppers were bad which altered the taste of the meal. The red sauce was not appealing looking and not tasty. Others who had the green chile sauce really enjoyed their meal (it's spicy, watch out). Ordered a draft beer and it was flat. The house margarita was average, I think the owner waited on us. We didn't feel comfortable sharing our concerns with her, so we just paid our bill and did not complain. Maybe they had an off day when we went on a Friday at 5 pm. Plus the restaurant wasn't busy, considering it was a Friday."

"Great local, family owned Mexican restaurant on Colfax. They've got quite a bit of seating, and a full bar with a HUGE selection of Tequilas, as well as draft beers, and many margaritas! Their food is reasonably priced, about as much as a combo at a fast-food place nowadays, but for healthy, wholesome, delicious, and heartily-portioned food! I particularly enjoyed the smothered chicken burritos, mmm. It's also got a very warm, cozy atmosphere, with low, sultry lighting. Great vibe and atmosphere. The owners and staff are incredible and very friendly! I felt right at home. I'll be back again soon; thanks! =D"

"Good meal. Always looking for good Mexican food that rivals what I'm used to from Texas. My late lunchtime to go order was the Short Ribs & Chili Rejenos. Both very flavorful. The neighborhood was questionable on Colfax such that I'm not sure I'd feel safe going to dinner at night. Parking was very limited with only the street parking on Colfax."

"Cute restaurant, friendly staff. TERRIBLE FOOD! TERRIBLE neighborhood The starter of STALE chips and semi-frozen watery tomato and onion sauce [not salsa] with zero flavor was followed up with a $10 order of "nachos" which was more stale chips refried black bean with a smattering of melted white cheese and rings of a fresh cut jalepeno - totally gross rip off for .30 cents worth of food cost (maybe add a description if it's not gonna be a normal order of nachos?) My son's "coke" tastes weirdly like Bleach- maybe replace the filters on the soda machine? When the server asked "how is it?" and I replied "not good" and told her the honest truth (See above) she just stood there looking dumbfounded. Now, I've been a server for 25 years and that's NOT the appropriate response. There was no offer to remove the offending items and so I said just to bring the check, which she pulled out a machine and hovered over me expecting a gratuity for totally inept manners regarding customer service. Will not return. Save your money and go a few blocks down to a place with decent food. EDIT #1- my middle school aged son encouraged me repeatedly "be cool' but we saw retail gangso operating out of these spaces on east colfax. We witnessed what I believe to be retailtheftas these guys put thier trash o. The sllsyy"