
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
A family-owned eatery serving homestyle Mexican cuisine with a cozy atmosphere and scenic mountain views from its patio.

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El Dorado Mexican Restaurant

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A family-owned eatery serving homestyle Mexican cuisine with a cozy atmosphere and scenic mountain views from its patio.
"This little gem is amazing! The best Mexican food in town, with wonderful margaritas and service."
Avoid Weekend Crowds
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Burrito
If you prefer more toppings than meat, consider customizing your burrito order.

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Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Flavors and Homestyle Cooking
Savor well-seasoned chicken enchiladas, flavorful tamales, and the unique 'drunk chicken' marinated in wine and tequila.

Cozy Atmosphere with Mountain Views
Enjoy strong margaritas on a large patio with scenic mountain views, perfect for a relaxed dining experience.

Delectable Queso Fundido & Churros
Indulge in a delicious queso fundido or crispy churros filled with caramel and strawberry sauce for a sweet finish.
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Avoid Weekend Crowds
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Burrito
If you prefer more toppings than meat, consider customizing your burrito order.
Spice Level Inquiry
For spicier options, try the table salsa or request extra heat.
Strong Margaritas
Their margaritas are noted to be strong; one large one may suffice.
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Avoid Weekend Crowds
Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, especially on weekends.
Customize Your Burrito
If you prefer more toppings than meat, consider customizing your burrito order.
Spice Level Inquiry
For spicier options, try the table salsa or request extra heat.
Strong Margaritas
Their margaritas are noted to be strong; one large one may suffice.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant is praised for its authentic flavors, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere, particularly its patio with mountain views. While many rave about the well-seasoned enchiladas, tamales, and strong margaritas, some find certain dishes like quesadillas and burritos to be overly cheesy or lacking in flavor. Despite minor inconsistencies, it remains a beloved local spot.
"Great authentic Mexican, similar to Tijuana Flats in Tampa. Great flavors and a good experience. The chicken enchiladas were well seasoned, and the tamales were not dry and quite tasty. The sauces and chip dip have the right amount of heat, like a mid summer medium to mild Jalapeno... Also feels like there's some hatch and poblanos sneaking in there for some really great flavors. The dessert churros also have a tasty, crispy light finish filled with some caramel sauces, strawberry sauce and whipped cream, also very tasty. We'll be going back often!"
Ron Allen
"Great service, and a nice atmosphere. You can tell the place is adored locally. The food was... okay. My son is a chicken quesadilla aficionado, and didn't finish his. I didn't know you could overdo it on cheese, but they did, and it was soggy, and not great. I had a bite, and it really was not good.
The burrito was tiny. The chili had a little spice, but not much, but overall, the flavor just wasn't there. The tostada was good, and so were the chips and salsa. Not inedible, but not my favorite Mexican food."
Daniel
"Loved this place, from the awesome service to the food. We are visiting from Texas but if we lived around here we’d come again. We recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for good Mexican food."
Claudia Soto
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many recommend the chicken enchiladas, tamales, and the unique 'drunk chicken'. Don't miss the queso fundido and churros for dessert!
Yes, El Dorado offers vegetarian options like the veggie enchilada plate and chile rellenos.
The restaurant has a large patio with mountain views and booths that can accommodate larger groups.
It's described as a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere, with a notable patio area offering mountain views.
Yes, reviews indicate that the margaritas are quite strong and delicious.
It's recommended to visit during off-peak hours to avoid long wait times, as the restaurant can get busy.
Yes, if you prefer more toppings than meat, you can customize your burrito order.
The table salsa can be spicy, and you can also ask for extra heat in your meal if you prefer spicier options.
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With a name that translates to “drunk chicken,” that’s enough to be intriguing to some people. The chicken is marinated in wine and likely tequila, but you won’t taste it too strongly. El Dorado’s version also includes cheese, mushrooms, peppers, onions and spinach, so you can feel good you’re also getting your daily serving of veggies (sort of).
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The family-owned El Dorado Mexican Restaurant has wonderful mountain views from their patio and tasty Mexican dishes homemade from scratch. They are a local favorite because the food is excellent and the service is fast. If you love Mexican food, put this establishment on your must-visit list.
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Fully satisfied, I headed back to the hotel and made note of the many recommendations I'd gotten for my next adventure in Golden: momo dumplings at Sherpa House, Mexican food and mountain views at El Dorado, po'boys at Trailhead Taphouse and wine slushies at Barrels & Bottles, to name a few.
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EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTAURANT -- It’s always a fiesta here from 3-6 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. where you can enjoy two-for-one bottled beers and house margaritas, along with mountain views from the patio.
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