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El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant

160 First Street, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
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Ranked #45 of 120 restaurants in Estes Park
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 17 May 2013
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Estes Park, Colorado
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28 reviews 28 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I have always had a great experience here!!! The staff is always friendly and we have never had to wait to be seated but the place does fill up. Our drinks and our chips and salsa are always brought out right away. I order the Crema Pollo (sp?) and DH mixes it up. Our plates are bubbling from heat when... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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9 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I'll start out with the good. Amazing service. Okay, that being said, the only edible thing was the salsa and chips. I ordered the fish tacos. The fish had gone bad and smelled and tasted like a hot summer day on a fishing dock. I only had a tiny bite before I had to push it away. Gross! My friend... More

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Aurora, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We were visiting Estes Park for my wife's birthday and decided to try this restaurant since it was just across the street from our hotel and there was a massive snowstorm in the area. I got the Mexican Burrito with shredded beef and it was most excellent. We are from New Mexico so we know Mexican food and this is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This restaurant was recommended to us last summer, but we finally gave it a try last week and was amazed! The chips and salsa were very good, just the right amount of seasoning. I had a side order of a crunchy chili relleno covered with green chili. It was the best I have had in years! We definitely will go... More

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Aurora, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Service was good and the food was exceptional. There were four of us and each of us raved about our food. It was some of the best Mexican food I've had in Colorado.

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Estes Park, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

This is a good Mexican restaurant with terrific food, service and margaritas. The atmosphere is ordinary cafe style. It is just too bad that the heating system in the winter is so poor that we had to eat with our coats on really taking away from a relaxed dining experience. But if you're going in mild weather, I would recommend... More

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Colorado Springs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

A small, family operated Mexican restaurant with excellent food and clean, pleasant decor. Certainly one of the better Mexican restaurants in Estes.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We asked a local where the best mexican food in town was and was sent here. While it wasn't the worst experience ever, it was all around unimpressive. Food was average. Service ok. Atmosphere, not great. I'd try another place if I were going again.

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Raymore, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

My husband and I went here for dinner during our Stay in Estes Park on someone else's recommendation. Overall, dinner was good but not great. The salsa had large amounts of chopped onion which may be offensive to some. We ordered cheese dip and split chicken fajitas, which were average. The service was fair. The staff seemed a little overwhelmed... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

We picked this place because it was across the street from our hotel and we had a taste for Mexican. Glad to report it was authentic and tasty. Great Salsa and chips, standard selections of favorites. Taco meal, Burritos - all very good. Good price and service.

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