Bella Vista Mexican Restaurant

I live in the condos across the street and found this place about 5 years ago when we moved in. As a Mexican, I can proudly say this place has the best Mexican food! There are usually only 1-2 servers in the place but they work their butts off for you. Be forewarned this place is kind of a hole in the wall but if you want genuine Mexican food made by genuine Mexicans this is the place for you. I hope they never remodel. Denver needs these kind of restaurants to survive. I always see loads of white people at the chain Mexican restaurant next door and shake my head. They've got the real thing next door. Their prices are so cheap and I am assuming that's why they can't remodel their bathrooms. LOL! Yeah, the bathrooms suck but it's a small price to pay for the genuine food they serve. Oh yeah, great salsa made in the restaurant! Yum!

Stopped for lunch..Food was very fresh, staff was very nice, well worth the price! One of those good hole-in-the wall restaurants. I will definitely go again if I'm in town.

I have been eating at Bella Vista for years. This family owned restaurant has always been one of my favorites. The staff is excellent. The food and drinks are really good. Very affordable. I highly recommend them.

I approached this establishment with the hopes of grabbing a drink and a quick bite to eat. I walked in and briefly waited to be seated, but after a few minutes I decided to approach the bar. I stood and waited but was never addressed, despite making eye contact with the bartender. I did not have particularly high expectations, but they were drastically lowered after this encounter. Since I was not able to try the food, I can only speak for the service: very poor.

Love the fact that they don't load the cheese enchiladas with onions. The atmosphere reminded me of being back home in Texas. Great service, and I would have given 5 stars if they served Chile con queso with tortilla chips, but I guess that is a Tex-Mex thing.Back for a second time, and tried their salsa. Best I have had in Colorado. 5 stars!

Carnitas plate is their best.

Decent Mexican food and a great happy hour. $1.50 draft Bud and Bud Light, $2 bottles Bud and Bud Light M-F 4 pm to 7 pm. Service was great, pricing is great. The only downside were the chips with the free chips and salsa, they tasted like they were out of a bag and they weren't great quality. Salsa was spicy though! Will go back.

Quick and easy Mex food. Green chile is unique but awesome. Not too spicy. Top dishes are the supreme combo and my new favorite the carnitas plate. Pretty consistent and a great fast lunch spot

Great atmosphere and food. Usually pretty quite except Monday-Friday during lunch hours. You can also order to-go.

Everyone I know who really likes the food has one thing in common. They all smoke cigarettes. That means either they have no taste buds, or the combo of spices and nicotine make the food better. It's usually not clean, the service is slow and sloppy, and there are so many other better places at the same price, why would anyone go here?