The Blue Bonnet Restaurant

The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
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Address:
457 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209

Neighborhood:
Baker

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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The Blue Bonnet Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bluebonnetrestaurant.com
Email: info@bluebonnetrestaurant.com
Phone: (303) 778-0147
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Thursday - 11AM to 10PM
Friday & Saturday - 11AM to 11PM
Sunday - 11AM to 9PM
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Getting there

Cross Street: S. Broadway and W. Alaska Place
Public Transit: Alameda Light Rail Station
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Plenty of FREE parking in the public lot.

A word from The Blue Bonnet Restaurant

When a family owned restaurant has been in business for almost 40 years, they must be doing something right. Recently expanded with a beautiful patio, the Blue Bonnet has become an institution in Denver. Handmade chips and salsa, chimi changas, award-winning margaritas, flautas, chile rellenos,… pollo adovado, fish tacos, and carnitas are just a few items made from scratch along with many traditional favorites. Locals, tourists, and celebrities line up for some of the freshest and best tasting Mexican food in Denver. Casual atmosphere with friendly service. If you can't go South of the border... at least head South of Alameda.Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerMexican

Diner Reviews

"Great locally owned multi-generational Mexican restaurant. Nothing fancy, but a fun place to eat, and the food is consistantly delicious. The pork tamales and chili rellenos are hard to beat!"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"The Blue Bonnet is one of our regular favorites. The food is consistently delicious and arrives quickly and always hot, service is always attentive and friendly, and they have a gluten free menu which includes vegetarian options. The margaritas go down very easily."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I gave a lower rating for ambience because our table was in a cold spot with a draft. The server tried to find us somewhere to move, but the restaurant was full. She was aware of the draft problem. I think it might be best to warn diners of it before seating them or try to fix the problem somehow."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We ended up waiting almost 30 minutes past our reservation to even be seated. The food was at best mediocre. My brother's chili relleno was completely burned. Our waiter was efficient and prompt and was perhaps the best part of our experience. Stale chips and one dimensional salsa were a clue about dining quality."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Service was prompt, friendly and professional. Happy hour menu is varied, offering something for everyone."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"It has been a while since I have eaten at The Blue Bonnet, but as usual, they did not dissapoint. I was very happy with some changes to their menu and was also very happy with the excellent service we received. As always they had us sat quickly and once we ordered, our food was out in minutes. I am always suprised at how fast they can prepare such excellent entrees. Thanks for another great meal!"
Dined on 1/16/2014
"We came in with 10 family members, celebrated a birthday. It was our first time! We loved the food! The service was fast and amazing! The price was great!! Everything was amazing and perfect! We loved everything about this restaurant!! We will be recommending and returning! Thanks to all who took care of us that day!!!"
Dined on 1/5/2014
"WE ALL ENJOYED OUR MEALS A LOT. MEXICAN FOOD BUT BROUGHT UP A NUMBER OF NOTCHES. ESPECIALLY MY WIFE WAS DELIGHTED TO FIND ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH GRILLED SPICED CHICKEN. HEALTHY FOOD WITH A BITE! OUR SERVER WAS ATTENTIVE,BUT NOT "HOVERING". THE BARTENDER COULDN'T BE FRIENDLIER."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"We had a large group for a quick lunch before the movies. They got us in and out with ease, Hector was great."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"This is one of our long time favorites. We are never disappointed. Their beef chimichanga which is really a steak burrito is awesome. The best margaritas around."
Dined on 11/19/2013
"I was told this was "the best mexican food EVER" and I was disappointed. It was average at best, the drink was weak, the chip bland. I won't go back and won't go anywhere my "friend" recommends either."
Dined on 12/12/2013
"the food is always awesome here at the bonnet. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu. The only reason i can not a full 5 stars is the drinks. Mixed drinks were not that good. I have been there before and the drinks were good, but the last time the margs tasted like a over the counter marg mix."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"After living away from Denver for 10 years, it really felt like coming home to once again enjoy the authentic Mexican food at Blue Bonnet. We spent 5 years in Chicago and another 5 in New York. When it comes to great Mexican food, those foodie destinations have got nothing on Denver."
Dined on 11/16/2013
"we came w/ a group of 10 mixed vegetarian and meat eaters, big appetites and small, and everyone got something that they thought was a winner! the service was relaxed and very accommodating. in short: a great time and a reasonable price-"
Dined on 11/12/2013
"Truly an icon restaurant, with good food and quality margaritas"
Dined on 11/8/2013
"Food was good Drinks, kids are still talking about the best Arnold Plamer ever."
Dined on 10/26/2013
"Any food marked "Spicy" -- is super hot!! Was too hot for us, so we'll order the non-spicy items from now. Tamales are outstanding. Other than that, just good food. Our server was excellent."
Dined on 10/26/2013
"I don't recommend this restaurant. It has been a staple in Denver for year's; however, the food has changed. I found it to be very bland and tasteless. The server was slow and they neglected to tell us that we would be charged for chips and salsa. The server actually argued with the customer (me)! She said there was a sign on the wall as you enter the room, regarding the charge for chips. There was no way I would have seen it unless someone pointed it out to me, and besides, my back was to it the whole time. I also think the ambience is boring like the food. I won't be returning again."
Dined on 10/12/2013
"Servers were not very friendly. Food was typical. Chips were cold. Drinks were weak."
Dined on 9/7/2013
"I am glad you have a gluten free menu with vegetarian options. You have the rare chicken and vegetarian tamales. The food is better than the average Mexican place. It's nice to support a locally owned business."
Dined on 8/16/2013
"Service the night I was there was terrible - I was sitting on the patio and our waitress was seldom in view - and it was clear that our meal had been sitting under the heat lamp for 5+ minutes before she served it. Still, that's a rarity at Bluebonnet - usually your food is out within 3 minutes of ordering - so I would chalk it up to 1 bad night."
Dined on 8/9/2013
"Love Blue Bonnet! Hit it every time I am in town!!"
Dined on 8/3/2013
"Our friends moved from Texas to Colorado recently and needed a Tex-Mex fix. They loved it - including the Margaritas."
Dined on 7/28/2013
"Overall it was a great way to spend my BD. Plenty of space for all 15 plus two children. The waitress seemed stressed at the size of the party. She missed several orders and didn't ask to split the check so we had to do that ourselves. Other than that inconvenience it was good food. The shrimp tacos were very tasty and the enchilada sauce was also good. We will return."
Dined on 6/30/2013
"The Blue Bonnet has long been a favorite among our family. I chose to have my post-commencement lunch there precisely because it fit with our family tradition. The restaurant has never disappointed us, and this lunch was no exception. We had a lovely and filling meal on the patio. The weather was wonderful and the food was great. I really enjoyed it and it was a great flourish on a special day."
Dined on 6/8/2013
"I have to commend their business savvy, a special menu designed to provide quick service and basic selection. The restaurant was very busy and they handled it quite well. That being said I wish I had asked for the regular menu as the selections on the special menu were just so so. However that will not stop me from being a repeat customer."
Dined on 5/12/2013
"Booked this for a casual business lunch since I knew the men coming would be in jeans. I arrived early and asked for a table in the covered patio and they accommodated us by the time all parties arrived. Waiter was attentive and fun. Food was plentiful and good. The fish salad was delicious and the enchiladas looked great. The entire group enjoyed the meal. Both owners stopped by to check on us and were visible in the restaurant the entire time. Would definitely go back for a casual Mexican meal."
Dined on 4/29/2013
"We had a great time as always at Blue Bonnet. It is a Denver staple. We went wit the whole family and my 1 year old fit in just fine running around the restaurant. The mango margaritas was awesome and the food was good as always."
Dined on 4/24/2013
"This is a fun place with great food. Inventive recipes which tantalize the taste buds - lots of fire! We liked the sampler size option, especially considering the spiciness of some of the choices. Overall a great experience."
Dined on 4/1/2013
"Our group included 22 individuals for an employee recognition luncheon and we were put in the Banquet Room in a secluded area. Because we were there by 11:15, our luncheon was well underway by the time the main luncheon crowd began to filter in. Our service was great and everybody enjoyed the luncheon in that atmosphere. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend the Blue Bonnet to others."
Dined on 4/16/2013
"Great food. Great staff. Amazing assortment of Mexican food with large selection of margaritas"
Dined on 4/5/2013
"Blue Bonnet is a serviceable Mexican restaurant. It's not great, it's not awful, just average Mexican food. Had a wonderful server who was the bright spot of our evening. Probably our own fault for going on the Saturday night before St Patrick's Day. We had a choice of sitting next to a group of 30 and a group of 20 or sitting next to the bar when the loudspeaker was blasting whenever a table opened up."
Dined on 1/1/0001
"Haven't been to the Blue Bonnet for awhile and it did not disappoint. Great service and authentic Mexican. Margaritas are good but not my favorite."
Dined on 3/8/2013

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