The 5 Best Mexican Restaurants Around Vail Valley

From slow-cooked carnitas and chile-smothered enchiladas to freshly prepared tacos and margaritas, Mexican cuisine brings a rich variety of flavors to the dining table. Throughout the Vail Valley, restaurants draw on regional cooking traditions, combining familiar favorites with inventive preparations, fresh salsas and distinctive spice combinations. The Best of Vail Valley recognizes Mexican restaurants that contribute to the area's diverse culinary scene.

El Segundo

El Segundo in Vail Village combines Mexican street food with Asian and American influences, creating a menu of inventive tacos and contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes. Its selections include 24-hour citrus-brined carnitas, Korean barbecue wagyu tacos with kimchi and quesabirria featuring Colorado lamb and wagyu served with red chile consommé. Restaurateur Cameron Douglas and Chef Souvorin developed the restaurant's culinary approach, complementing the food with more than 100 tequilas and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy the dining room or a patio overlooking Gore Creek, while private dining accommodations provide space for group celebrations.

Fiesta's Cafe & Cantina

Fiesta's Cafe & Cantina has served New Mexican cuisine in Edwards since 1989, building its menu around traditional Southwestern flavors and recipes. Its offerings include carne adovada, pork tamales, enchiladas and tacos filled with choices such as grilled steak, chorizo, chicken and shredded beef. The restaurant also prepares sopapillas, flan and tres leches cake, providing classic desserts to finish a meal. In addition to its dining room, Fiesta's offers takeout and catering for gatherings that call for larger portions of its familiar specialties.

Rocky Mountain Taco

Rocky Mountain Taco serves customizable Mexican-inspired street food through its Minturn restaurant and Avon food trailer. Customers can choose tacos, burritos, tortas or quesadillas filled with marinated carne asada, slow-cooked pork carnitas or Alambre, a combination of steak, bacon, chorizo, cheese and peppers. Vegetarian selections include Hippie Crack, which combines grilled potatoes, peppers, onions, melted cheese and crema, along with a variation featuring soyrizo.

Casa Mexico

Casa Mexico in Eagle emphasizes Mexican dishes prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients and a family-style approach to dining. Its menu features traditional favorites such as burritos and nachos, accompanied by hot sauces and a selection of seafood specialties. The restaurant accommodates groups and families, offering a casual setting for lunch or dinner. With its combination of familiar Mexican comfort food and seafood options, Casa Mexico provides a broad selection for diners exploring Eagle's restaurant scene.

Del Toro Mexican Cuisine

Del Toro Mexican Cuisine in West Vail serves Mexican specialties that highlight traditional sauces, grilled meats and regional preparations. Its menu includes carne asada enchiladas topped with queso fresco, chicken enchiladas with a choice of sauces and pollo en mole featuring roasted chicken over a rich mole sauce. Another specialty, Molcajete Campechano, combines grilled steak, chicken and shrimp with melted cheese and green sauce in a volcanic stone bowl. The restaurant also prepares chile rellenos, fajitas and chicken flautas, offering an extensive selection for lunch and dinner.

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