Taqueria El Nopal

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  Everyone raves that this is either the best Mexican food in Glenwood Springs, that it is the best Mexican food in the valley, or even that it is the best Mexican food on the western slope.  All of these statements may in fact be true... but it does not, by any means, mean that the food here is anything to write home about if you've had great Mexican food any time in your life.  I just don't like their food that much!  It's incredibly bland.  I would never come here if my friends didn't insist on it from time to time.

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  Posted on 11.08.12 Jillian S.

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  I love Mexican food, and with all the choices in the valley, el nopal is by far my favorite! Authentic, tasty & you can't beat the price. My personal fav's are the carne asada, seviche, & the chicken torta... But everything is good here. The salsa bar is great as well! Whether I'm eating in or grabbing food to go, I never wait long. Great, friendly service too! Well done, Nopal!

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  Posted on 10.19.12 Shannon K.

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  If I'm new to a town, arriving late in the day and hungry for Mexican food, I have two choices. Either I can look for a Taco Bell (blandly predictable w/ maybe 2-star food) or I can ask Yelp.
  
  I'm so glad I asked! What a find this place is! I had a well-prepared veggie burrito,  with rice, guacamole & good salsas. (They have a great condiment bar.) Great food for a weary driver. Staff were attentive, there was a great soccer game on the TV to amuse solo travelers like me, and a nice atmosphere generally.
  
  Cars parked outside were a mix of mountain town Subarus, late model mostly, and pickup trucks driven by guys in cowboy hats. My kind of mix!
  
  Thanks to all you Yelpers for letting me know about Taqueria El Nopal. :)

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  Posted on 09.16.12 Laird B.

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  It was a great experience, the atmosphere was authentic, the food was some of the best Mexican my family and I have had in a long time, the price was reasonable for a tourist city and the staff was helpful, friendly and smiling the whole time!  A must if your in the local area, we will definitely go back!

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  Posted on 08.11.12 Daniel P.

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  It's all about the tacos! The carne asada is fantastic, and there's a great salsa bar for fixing up your taco as you prefer.

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  Posted on 08.06.12 Sybil J.

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  Really good tacos. Great salsa. Every thing was delicious.

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  Posted on 07.12.12 Nathan B.

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  OMG!  Some oft the best Mexican food I've had. Carne Asada tacos were amazing, as was wife's chicken burrito with rice!
  
  Service was great too, and the decor fitting.  The address should b updated though as tey moved down the road and are now 1 mile further on the left.

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  Posted on 04.28.12 Jason A.

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  3 words...Carne Asada Tacos.  The best I have ever had and ridiculously cheap for $1.95 each. LAst spring I was in GS for work and ate here 3 nights in a row!  Yes, it was that good! Every time I drive through Glenwood Springs I stop here.  The salsa bar is top notch with amazing flavorful spicy salsas, chopped cilatnto, radishes, onions.  I have also had the El Salvadoran Pupusas and they are yum too.  You know you are in an AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant when all the patrons are from Mexico!  This place rocks!!

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  Posted on 02.21.12 Steph R.

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  Taqueria El Nopal is simply the best Mexican food in the valley! It's simple, fast, delicious, and the staff are awesome!
  
  The salsa bar rocks, the adobada , along with all their food is killer, and the price is right.
  
  Your making a mistake to not try this place. Even if it is a packed house it's worth the wait!

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  Posted on 09.22.11 Kurt P.

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  We Yelped this place.  Nice little local joint.  My husband had 3 tacos and went back for 2 more!  The meats and salsas were very good, and the staff was friendly.  We would definitely eat here again.  My only gripe is that the carnitas was oversalted.

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  Posted on 11.01.10 Kim V.

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  Self service style. Good eats, not expensive. Good people working here.

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  Posted on 10.09.10 Thomas C.

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  I was in Glenwood for business and Yelped restaurants near me. I checked this place out because of the 1 good review and it's proximity to me.
  
  When I pulled up, I was a bit disappointed to find a dated stripmall Mexican restaurant. However, being tired and hungry I decided to just grab a burrito to-go an hit the road. When I went in I was pleasantly surprised. Fairly nice and colorful decor. I was greeted by a cheerful waitress who told me I could sit anywhere. I sat down and waited...and waited...and waited...and then I realized, there was a counter up front to place my order. That was a bit confusing. I had expected her to come and take my order, and would have thought after 10 mins of sitting there, she might have explained that I need to order up front.
  
  Once I got my food, it was well worth the wait.
  
  I ordered beef fajitas (the special of the day)...WOW! Best fajitas I have ever had. Excellent salsa bar. Super delicious.
  
  Once I got past the initial confusion, I was super-happy that I stayed. I will definitely be back next time I find myself in Glenwood.

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  Posted on 09.01.10 Jason L.

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  This is such a great find in the mountains.  Between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, it's a wonderfully authentic stop.  It's mainly Mexican cuisine, but you can get pretty tasty Salvadorian pupusas there as well.  You get huge portions for the price and the salsa bar is a bonus!

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  Posted on 08.26.10 josie p.

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