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Bellota - Boulder

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

😠 We walked in at 9:15 looking to have a relaxing dinner outside on the sidewalk. There was only 1 other group having dinner there. I had brought my Psychiatric needs dog with me (different than an ESA) and was “greeted” by the owner, Glenn - who also owns Oak on Pearl Street in Boulder as well. Glenn... People often mention Boulder, tacos, taco, sauce, delicious, service, amazing, Bellota,


Address

4580 Broadway D1, Boulder, CO 80304

Website

boulderbellota.com

Contact

(720) 708-4150

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (95 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 4 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 9 PM

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  • 1/5 Andrea W. 1 year ago on Google
    We walked in at 9:15 looking to have a relaxing dinner outside on the sidewalk. There was only 1 other group having dinner there. I had brought my Psychiatric needs dog with me (different than an ESA) and was “greeted” by the owner, Glenn - who also owns Oak on Pearl Street in Boulder as well. Glenn asked not to see my paperwork (which is what is allowed by ADA Law) but instead of what my disability was - first red flag. Instead, we brought my dog back to my friends apartment across the street and sat down. The service was terrible and the one redeeming quality was the waitresses apologizing profusely for the owners terrible actions and attitude. I confirmed this as a fact with some friend who are lawyers while at dinner asking about what the ADA law is around this and Glen, the owner, asking what my disability is, is against the law- even though he demanded and “mansplained” me in asking what my exact disability is. ADA law around support animals states that you can ask to see the paperwork, but you cannot ask what a persons disability is. In any case, the food was just alright. My friend ordered the enchiladas and it wasn’t until after they arrived they told her they use peanuts in the mole sauce (she got the salsa roja). It wasn’t noted anywhere in the menu. (picture below) I was visibly upset during the entire dinner and had my fiancé go and talk to Glenn after we were finished and tipped our waitress in cash because it was apparent he was not found to listen to a woman. Glenn did not have the decency to come out and apologize and clearly does not care about his customer or the longevity of his new restaurant if this is how he’s going to treat his customers. 11/10 do not recommend. You can get far better food for way less money at Illegal Pete’s. Save your time, energy and peace of mind and do not go here and support this place.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you Bellotta for an amazing experience… proud to be the first customers of your new Boulder location. The service, drinks and food were all on point. Chef Manny is the man- we loved everything we had. Highly recommend the shrimp taco, margaritas and queso fundido. The sauce trio was also wonderful. We will be back and very happy to have you in the neighborhood. Welcome to Boulder! ❤️
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trina J. 1 year ago on Google
    WOW. I am obsessed with this place. From the amazing drinks (best Paloma I’ve ever had!) to the decadent food, Boulder desperately needed a top-notch Mexican restaurant and Bellota DELIVERED. We started with the salsa trio which were all SO fresh and totally different from each other! Loved them all but the orange one?! Insane. Moved on to the ahi tuna tostada. WHOA. The tuna was so fresh and whatever the crunchy stuff is they top it with…I could eat a whole bowl lol. I’m kind of basic so I couldn’t pass up trying the Caesar salad. It was one of the BEST Caesar’s I’ve EVER had anywhere. For our main, we got the taco flight. Every single taco was amazing but for me the stand outs were the Ribeye and the SHRIMP TACO. HOLY MOLY. I have never had such a creamy, cheesy, rich taco in my life. I will dream about that taco. It was worth all 2 million calories that were packed into it. The service was quick, the drinks were fresh and strong and we were thrilled with our feast. Can’t wait to go back and try the other side of the menu!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lila H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience. Ordered take-out, and it was ready before I even got to the restaurant. Staff was friendly and efficient. Food is fantastic and worth the price-point. The shrimp taco and the Carlotta in particular were really amazing. Excited to have a spot like this in the neighborhood!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy G. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been to Bellota in Denver a lot and are so excited that they've opened up a location closer to where we live in Boulder. The food is amazing. And they will be a great addition to the boulder food scene!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is definitely the BEST spot for tacos in Boulder! The shrimp tacos were so fresh, with each flavor shining through distinctly. The Ribeye taco was equally scrumptious. We had esquites as an appetizer, and this dish was next level. The tequila and Mezcal selection cannot be found anywhere else in Boulder! The Volans Reposado paired perfectly with our churros! This was a must-try and it lives up to the hype!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 CJ (. 9 months ago on Google
    The mushroom vegan 🍄 tacos were yummy! They cooked them very well but they were a little messy. I asked for hot sauce and they gave me a sauce they called the black sauce, it was very different than any sauce I’ve ever tried before. This is why I’m rating them 5, I love hot sauces and this one was one of a kind 🖤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian O. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the rehydrator alcohol free cocktail, it felt like a real treat that made us not even miss the alcohol. A bright cranberry flavor with lime and enough honey to balance the acidity. The salsas were fun and unusual with a tomatillo one that was actually creamy. The smokey deep red salsa was a favorite. Service is friendly yet professional. Overall feels like a chef run restaurant. The chili relleno was nice and crisp with a thick battered shell. Maybe they also roast the peppers because the stem was charred even though the shell was perfectly brown. Great texture with a nice dark brown sauce. There's a really cool mural inside made by a graffiti artist from the RINO area where the other Bellota is. Atmosphere is classy but comfortable. We'll be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely time at this neighborhood haunt! It’s definitely getting added to our list of go-to restaurants. The taco flight is delicious, and the chicken enchiladas are the best in town in my opinion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diego B. 1 year ago on Google
    We decided to come here when my Fiance said that she wanted something she could never get when she goes back to Switzerland. This was definitely that. The service was wonderful, the ambiance was incredible, and the food was inventive and fun but had very varying salt content. My mom's food (chile rellanos) was way too salty and mine was lacking any sort of flavor(the king trumpet mushroom tacos and cheese tacos). Mixed the two and it was delicious actually. Our appetizers were delicious(corn and I'm guessing carbon/beans and rice with tortillas) and the cocktails were dangerously delicious if just a bit small! Overall it is a fun place to come but be sure to test your foods salinity and spice level.

  • 5/5 Tim A. 5 months ago on Google
    Celebrated my 58th birthday at this establishment…and they made it onto my radar after I got to sample their tacos at Taco Fest this summer in Boulder, CO. Their tacos rock…and their frozen margs are excellent!

  • 5/5 Maria Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing service, food and atmosphere. The shrimp tacos are the best I ever had. Queso fondue was good and exquisitely served. Desert was delicious as well: dolce de leche was the tastiest dip for churros.

  • 5/5 Ellie S. 7 months ago on Google
    Host was unfriendly and on his own time (could’ve just been having a bad day), but our waiter was great and the food delicious! We loved the mole verde enchiladas. Plenty of vegetarian options.

  • 5/5 Vinc D. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a little celebratory dinner for four and this was just right. Everyone had plenty to eat, and we had some leftovers. The drinks were very tasty. I like the mole sauce in particular. The staff were very helpful without being overbearing. I think we spent a bit more than we technically had to because we got a lot of fancy drinks that are expensive compared to the food. We had some in our party who are omnivores and some are pescatarians and everyone was able to pick out what they wanted and no one felt like it was an uncomfortable compromise. Great menu. Street parking was easy to get when we were there on a Sunday afternoon. Oh, they had a Happy Hour and we got a lot of stuff on the happy hour menu.

  • 5/5 Christy V. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boulder. I love the tacos - they remind me of the griddled style that Comida makes - now only available at Stanley Marketplace, so I’m thrilled to be able to have such delicious options so close with the opening of Bellota. My faves are the shrimp and rib-eye taco but I has the panela recently and I loved it! The salsa with nuts was such a good match with the salty cheese! Every cocktail I have had at Bellota has been phénoménal. I had the Zona Rossa recently and it was sooo good! Their margaritas are tart and refreshing - perfectly balanced! The service is always friendly and helpful. Truly one of my go-to places. The dining room is the perfect size for a group, too, and I love the outdoor terrace area. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Dan P. 1 year ago on Google
    What a nice find. Their signage is disorder so we didn't even know they had opened for business. We happened to stumble upon it from a Google search. The food was amazing. The chips are some of the best I've had in the tacos were also very good. The only downside is that the tables are so small it's hard to fit everything when you have four people sitting together.

  • 5/5 Mat B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic. Wonderful food, smiling helpful staff. What an awesome addition to Boulder’s food scene. Can’t recommend enough, for me this is finally a place to fill the Zolo Grill shaped hole in my heart and stomach.

  • 5/5 Eric J. 1 year ago on Google
    Friends brought us there about six weeks back, and we liked it so much that we have brought our friends for another four visits. The staff are very personable and responsive, and the food is genuine Mexican and fantastic. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Sarah W. 1 year ago on Google
    Bellota Denver one is one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Bellota Boulder definitely has room to improve. The food is still delicious, but the atmosphere doesn't compare, the service was lack luster and the flies bombarding us throughout the whole meal were out of control.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth R. 1 year ago on Google
    Ribeye tacos were amazing. Chips and guac were next level. Frozen margarita balanced lime and booze perfectly. Churros were a must. Highly recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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