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457 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
Fax: 303-778-0913

Average Rating 3 (9 Ratings)

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Head South of Alameda for Award Winning Mexican Cuisine in Denver
What's kept Blue Bonnet Mexican Cafe at the forefront of Denver Mexican restaurants? This family owned and operated eatery has offered patrons an expansive menu loaded with made-from-scratch Mexican food, unbeatable margaritas, seasonal specials and handmade chips and salsa for over 40 years. What's more? The service is upbeat, attentive, fast and friendly. Parties can be accommodated banquet style, take-out is available and for your next event, why not be the hit of the party by ordering Mexican catering from Blue Bonnet. Although you can't enjoy the fun atmosphere of the outdoor patio, the Mexican cuisine is just as fresh and thoughtfully prepared. A gluten free menu is available to satisfy diners' sensibilities, as well as a kids menu for the little ones. Head south of Alameda to the best Denver Mexican restaurant, Blue Bonnet Mexican Cafe. Reservations are accepted.Visit Citysearch.com

  • Expanded Outdoor Patio
  • Gluten Free Menu Available
  • Homemade Eats and Margaritas
Editorial Review
by CitySearch Contributor
This long-standing Mexican food institution is still a crowd pleaser.

In Short
Meal times are swarming with fans, willing to wait 15 to 90 minutes for a seat. People chatter excitedly at worn booths and tables, crowd the bar for margaritas or wrestle with unruly kids. Late nights bring in boisterous college students downing pitchers of margaritas. The menu features starters such as fries smothered in green chile and melted cheddar. For entrees, there's the fajita taco or steak with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos.
Insider Tips
from CitySearch

What to Drink
Try their house special, the Blue Bonnet Blue Margarita made with Sauza Gold Tequila, blue curacao and their award-winning mix; available by the glass or by the liter.


Save Time
Secure a spot to take part of this Mexican fiesta by calling in to make a reservation.


9 Ratings and Reviews

  • Review rating : 2out of 5   Gary80247 - 06/17/2008

  • Great People

    Review rating : 5out of 5   MickieBrie2 - 06/11/2008

    We held our rehearsal dinner here and were treated like royalty. Love the shredded beef dishes and three of us couldn’t finish the grand nachos. The owner and his staff always make sure that everything is satisfactory by stopping at every table during lunch.

  • mediocre food

    Review rating : 1out of 5   Outdoor750 - 05/21/2008

    Food is mediocre at best and the wait staff are rude and arrogant.

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   beysports - 12/22/2006

  • Fun place, very average food.

    Review rating : 2out of 5   theprisoner6 - 05/08/2005

    This is a good place for people who dont like real Mexican food.

    My first horrible experience was ordering chilie rellenos(sp?), they were stuffed with some terrible cheese then wraped them in a tortillia and deep fried them!

    A friend of mine makes great Rellenos, so Im a bit biased. Then again I havent found a decent one in this city of hell where everything is somthered in GREEN CHILI.

    She is from cental Mexico and she came to visit me and we went to a Mexican restaurant and asked me what the heck what is this crap on my food. hehe. It was Green Chili. She thought it meant Chili Verde.

    I figure if you chose between Taco Bell or other chain Mex places, the Bonnet isnt too bad.

    Tacos de Colima is a good place.

  • The Best

    Review rating : 5out of 5   dedirdan - 03/19/2005

    Great food, great service ,great atmosphere. No pretense, just delicious food at reasonable prices.

  • Best Mexican Food In Denver

    Review rating : 5out of 5   charissek1 - 04/11/2004

    This was the best mexican food I have ever eaten anywhere.

    I can not eat mexican food anywhere else now.

    The Best In The West

  • Nasty Greasy Spoon

    Review rating : 0out of 5   longears777 - 01/09/2004

    In a word...GROSS...describesthis disgusting stuff being served on plates here! Yucky greasy garbage is the nicest way to put it. I cannot believe that anyone would ever come back for a second time. I was going to ask the manager for my money back, but decided to just leave and never turn back, else I turn into a pillar of cheap lipids and rat cheese. The waiter was aloof and flirting with two guys on the night we were there, not we care about anyone's lifestyle, but it just seemed so inappropriate under any circumstances. I am surprised that more folks do not become ill from the horrible junk they actually charge for...best margaritas? I think NOT- watery and cheap...this place actually makes Benny's look good! And that's saying a LOT! Guess there is no accouting for "taste"- pun intended but you hopefully have been amply warned.

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    Review rating : 4out of 5   tknewlon - 04/11/2000

    The food is very good, not excellent, but always consistent. The Margaritas are good, as well. They are always very busy. We like to pick up our orders 'to go.'

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