12/31/07

Not bad, but could be better

by skpyv

Not a bad place for Mexican in Parker. With only a few places to choose from in the area; Guadelajara, La Bamba, and Old Santa Fe coming to mind, it's probably tops among them, espacially for the price.

Coming back to Colorado from Phoenix, it's been very hard to find Mexican food that compares to even the lousiest taqueria in Phoenix. I'm guessing it's a regional thing, but who knows. I can say unequivically that the green chile is top notch here, but I can't find a real taco anywhere. At any rate, Las Delicias IV is a favorite of ours. Ultra-quick, friendly service and excellent chile rellenos are their calling cards here.

A couple complaints I have from the many times we've visited is the temperature and consistency of the food. Normally, Mexican food is piping hot coming from the kitchen, but not here so much. It's been hot enough, but unless you dig in quickly, it's too cold to enjoy by the end of the meal. The consistency of the food is also a little off, in my book. The beef and beef/bean burritos are very runny, as is the taco meat. If you order a combination platter with a taco, be sure to eat the taco first, or it's going to disintegrate from the runniness of the meat.

• Pros: Chile Rellenos, Green Chile,. Service
• Cons: Lack of ambience, strange seating layout & poorly kept furnishings

Small family-operated Mexican chain has been thriving in Colorado for more than two decades.

by Contributor

In Short
This local chain of home-style Mexican restaurants offers up tasty and filling classic dishes in a sparkling clean, but basic environment. Meals are served from breakfast to dinner, with clientele ranging from employees from local businesses to families. Entrees include carnitas estilo michoacan--melt-in-your-mouth chunks of spicy, simmered pork. There's also green-chili enchiladas and sides such as refried beans and Spanish rice with chopped tomato, potato and onion.