Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant
Address: 17535 S. Golden Road, Golden
Hours: 10:40 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10:40 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Contact: 303-279-3370,
The scoop: Have you ever tasted shrimp fajitas served in half a pineapple? Seize the chance at Tequila’s. The restaurant offers several types of fajitas, which deviate from the conventional steak, chicken, or shrimp you might find elsewhere. Try the Fajitas Cancun, complete with fresh pineapple, or try baby octopus in Fajitas Del Mar to satiate your tropical cravings, without the price of a plane ticket.
Los 3 Garcias
Address: 25567 Conifer Road, Conifer
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Contact: 303-838-7371,
The scoop: This family-owned restaurant offers three locations in Conifer, Lakewood and Aurora. All three locations feature several types of sizzling fajitas, including adobada (generally vinegar and chile marinated pork), meat combinations and larger, shareable portions.
El Senor Sol
Address: 29017 Hotel Way, Evergreen
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Contact: 303-526-7255,
The scoop: El Senor Sol offers conventional fajitas, as well as Fajitas Suizas, which has a swiss-style, cream-based sauce spread over the already marinated meat and veggies.
Maya’s Cantina & Grill
Address: 28215 Highway 74, Evergreen
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily
Contact: 303-670-3000,
The scoop: House-made tortillas and fresh salsa are just a couple of perks Maya’s offers. This family-owned, family-friendly restaurant offers unique fajitas including fried crawfish tail, chorizo, and barbacoa — meats you might generally see in a burrito or enchilada, instead of a fajita.
