Efrain's Mexican Restaurant

07/11/2008 Posted by morganblitz

We were rushed to the bar area for seating and totally ignored by the "We are busy" excuse-ridden waitress. We don't need an excuse, just take our order! Tables seated after us were promptly serviced and maintained. We had to refill our own drinks by returning to the bar, obtaining our own water refills, etc. No return by the waitress from hell other than to give us the bill. Bartender was wonderful, thankfully. Why do you employ these types of "Don't Care" wait staff? We understand that this review will have no impact but we are fuming over a ruined evening because of shoddy service. Skip this one unless you have many hours.

Pros: Bartender's personality

Cons: Waitress from Hell

06/29/2008 Posted by Sortajack

It's not the highest quality food, but its inexpensive and tastey and the Margharitas do the trick, you know?

Pros: casual and tastey

Cons: usually packed during dinner and lunch hours

07/03/2007 Posted by rakehell

This restaurant has excellent authentic mexican food - the best in the denver metro area. I love their chicken enchiladas and chicken chimis. I don't eat red meat but my wife does and she says the tamales are the best she's ever tasted. Are there times when they are crazy busy and the service gets slow? Of course! What do you expect on a Friday and Saturday night at a good restaurant? Go on a week night or on Sunday and everything will be fine. Oh and you can order takeout. Mmmmmm.....

Pros: Excellent authentic mexican food

Cons: Gets crowded on Friday and Saturday night

12/18/2006 Posted by geotrash

Efrain's has captured my wife's and my heart for our favorite restaurant in the Denver area. That's a strong statement, because I like food, and Mexican food especially. Don't come here expecting to have your every need catered to at 7PM on a Saturday night. That's not what this place is about. They're packed almost every night...and for a good reason: The chili verde burrito is the finest Mexican plate in all the land, and the Hornitos margarita rocks. They make the margaritas the right way- with tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. They don't water them down with tons of fake mixers. The staff is friendly and on average we find the service prompt and efficient. Sometimes when they're busy it might take a while to get a drink or take your order, but that's not the norm and when I have dinner with my wife, I'm in no hurry anyway. The chili verde burrito is worth it!

Pros: Festive atmosphere, always busy, outstanding value

Cons: Parking lot is small, but street parking around the corner is quick and easy

08/06/2006 Posted by lone_jugler

I was a big fan of Efrain's but recently the service and food have slipped. Just ate there tonight and the waiter didn't stop by to refill a single drink at our 5 person table. The chicken was dry and the flavors just weren't what they used to be. All five of us got something different and only one person was half satisfied with the quality.

Pros: used to be good food

Cons: quality is unreliable

03/13/2006 Posted by si21

Usually pretty busy, and a simple place. But its a pretty good food actually. They could maybe have a better variety of burritos or enchilada's, there were a few interesting items on the menu. They could maybe use a little less sour in the margaritas. Service was good and friendly. Overall, very good.

Pros: good service, tastful food

Cons: so so margarita, more variety

08/05/2005 Posted by mmaypole

I've been coming to this restaurant with my family since I was in highschool. The owner is very friendly as is the staff. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Yes, it's small and noisy and finding a place to park can be difficult. But the food and service is totally worth it. My favorite is the blue corn chicken enchilades. They make my mouth water...

Pros: mouth watering food

Cons: parking

09/02/2004 Posted by blacksho89

Yes, it's loud. Yes, it's always busy.That's because it's good! The menu lets you know how hot the food is, there are vegetarian options for my stepdaughter, the Efrain's Special burrito will make you cry with delight over the flavor of the hottest chile verde north of Santa Fe! The servers are fast and friendly. If you're looking for chain restaurant food, do NOT go to Efrains. This place wasn't rated Best of Boulder for nothing!

Pros: Food, Service, Parking

Cons: , Noisy

07/06/2004 Posted by jawgadawg27

Not sure where the negative review is coming from. Perhaps they didn't call ahead and some group bypassed them. This place is most excellent. Very authentic. The service is excellent. The food is so tasty, my mouth waters thinking about it. The library is a storehouse of international treasure.

01/15/2003 Posted by WeLikeToEatOut

If you like to wait over an hour and then have the hostess seat someone who arrived after you did, then this restaurant is for you but not for me. I found the food average and the service OK. We like La Estrellita or for more gringo style, Three Maragaritas

Cons: Service, Ambience, Long Waits