Location: Thornton
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- 1. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
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- 4. Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
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- 6. Mid-Air Adventures
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- 9. Margaret W Carpenter Recreation Center
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Where to eat Southwestern food in Thornton: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Southwestern food in Thornton, Colorado, United States. The City of Thornton is a home rule municipality in Adams and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado, located in the northeast quadrant of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thornton is 10 miles (16 km) north/northeast of downtown Denver. The United States Census Bureau reported the city's growing population at 118,772 on April 1, 2010, a 44.2% increase from the 2000 Census population of 82,384. Thornton is the sixth-most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 213th-most populous city in the United States.
Things to do in Thornton
10. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Bird91
We went out for tacos after my friend highly recommended this place. I honestly think my fiancé and I just ordered poorly. Our friends loved loved loved their tacos. Our burrito and burrito bowl were massively disappointing, mine was mostly lettuce and my fiance's vegetarian burrito came with a meat sauce - LAME!!!! Their margaritas were mediocre. If you have a choice, eat at Snooze's AM Eatery instead. Better food, service, and they have mimosas
9. Morning Story
We are committed to being the Very Best Breakfast Restaurant in our region. If you are looking for breakfast places in Denver or Arvada, CO, we want to be the first restaurant to come to mind. By serving only high-quality dishes, consistently prepared to
Reviewed By AZGirl0674
Decided to try the new restaurant that went into the old Egg n I. Same great service but they really expanded their menu and I am guessing they got some new chefs because the food was very, very good.Thank you for your review. We rebranded, remodeled and reopened as MORNING STORY. We are the same owners as Egg & I. Yes, we have expanded our menu and added some specialty drinks, such as Mimosas and Bloody Marys! We want to be the best breakfast spot in Colorado. Hope to see you again soon!
8. Tocabe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By The_Budget_Gourmand
We stopped here for Sunday lunch just as it opened at Noon. Tocabe takes a Mexican fast-food approach to serving, with servers at the counter filling your plate with your choices from the assembled options. My wife and I both had the Indian Taco Plate with braised shredded bison, black beans, osage hominy, lettuce, cheese, mild tomato salsa and seed mix. Both the individual flavours and the overall combination of tastes were divine. The ingredients were fresh and high quality, and the cooking superb. I don't know how close this food is to what American Indians traditionally ate on the Colorado mountains and plains, but it is truly delicious. Not to be missed if you're in Denver.
7. El Jardin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By UM1966
We came upon this Mexican restaurant while staying overnight in Henderson at a hotel near the Denver airport. This restaurant was convenient and most satisfying in meeting our dining needs. Mi Jardin is in an older, warehouse area and seems to cater to many folks from the relevant ethnic group. This indicates, accurately, that the prices are moderate and that people who should know about this cuisine find good stuff at this restaurant. I had sopapillas, a New Mexico favorite and mine also, but not so readily available outside the "Land of Enchantment". Mi Jardin offers sizable sopapillas and at a reasonable price. It was very pleasing and delicious. They also have a variety of not pricy but good tasting Margaritas as well as a good selection of beers. This place certainly deserves the high ranking it has in TripAdvisor reviews. Mi Jardin (note that the name is "Mi" Jardin, not "El") can be a bit hard to find but is just off the main street in the Commerce City area, around 70th Street. The place offers several dining rooms and a popular bar.
6. Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Hector P
Los Arcos is authentic Mexican food, and itâs really good! Friendly service and staff, very clean and ample dinning rooms and their menu is extensive. The management is very fond of Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Service personnel earing there and show their appreciation by providing free appetizers. You canât go wrong at Los Arcos. I recommend it!
5. Chuyâs
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Samsonite_0
All the food served always taste fresh and ready to eat when ready. The To-Go team is such a great service and very punctual when it comes to your take out orders. Excellent customer service, the other restaurants near by should definitely take notes. Beef fajitas are a must with great spices and bell peppers for flavor. Keep up the great work guys and always get sustainable sources with your well cooked Mexican food....
4. Morning Story
We are committed to being the Very Best Breakfast Restaurant in our region. If you are looking for breakfast places in Denver or Arvada, CO, we want to be the first restaurant to come to mind. By serving only high-quality dishes, consistently prepared to
Reviewed By AZGirl0674
Decided to try the new restaurant that went into the old Egg n I. Same great service but they really expanded their menu and I am guessing they got some new chefs because the food was very, very good.Thank you for your review. We rebranded, remodeled and reopened as MORNING STORY. We are the same owners as Egg & I. Yes, we have expanded our menu and added some specialty drinks, such as Mimosas and Bloody Marys! We want to be the best breakfast spot in Colorado. Hope to see you again soon!
3. Hacienda Colorado - Westminster
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By pupepause
We love Mexican food and have been to some really good Mexican restaurants all over the nation and Hacienda IS TOPS!! The food was incredibly delicious and the service EXCELLENT!!! Would love to go back when in the Denver Area again. YUMMY!!!
2. Kachina Southwestern Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Kachina-A modern Southwestern restaurant that sits comfortably close to Denver and Boulder, yet just far enough away to escape the exhaustive beat and to truly enjoy a festive gathering with friends and family. There's nowhere better to relax and soak in
Reviewed By berttaylorhanson
Kachina is so good I would eat here regularly if I lived in the area. The have the BEST calabacitas I've ever had outside of Santa Fe. And, their house marg is great! They either make their mix or just use lime juice. It isn't too sweet or tart - just delicious. Breakfast is great too - they do huevos right. Oh, I nearly forgot about the fries - they have mastered thick fries that are also crispy!Dear berttaylorhanson,Thank you for sharing your dining experience with us. We are so excited to hear you enjoyed the food and hope you come back to see us when visiting the area again!Sincerely,Charles
1. Morning Story
We are committed to being the Very Best Breakfast Restaurant in our region. If you are looking for breakfast places in Denver or Arvada, CO, we want to be the first restaurant to come to mind. By serving only high-quality dishes, consistently prepared to
Reviewed By AZGirl0674
Decided to try the new restaurant that went into the old Egg n I. Same great service but they really expanded their menu and I am guessing they got some new chefs because the food was very, very good.Thank you for your review. We rebranded, remodeled and reopened as MORNING STORY. We are the same owners as Egg & I. Yes, we have expanded our menu and added some specialty drinks, such as Mimosas and Bloody Marys! We want to be the best breakfast spot in Colorado. Hope to see you again soon!
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