7 Mexican restaurants around Colorado Springs to check out this Cinco de Mayo

Ajia Cuevas, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
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May 4—Ready for Mexican folk dancing, mariachi music and iconic Mexican cuisine? With Cinco de Mayo just a day away, here are seven Mexican restaurants to try before the celebration of Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla begins.

CRYSTAL PARK CANTINA, 178 Crystal Park Road, Manitou Springs

Crystal Park Cantina won gold in the 2023 Best of the Springs. Here's what readers had to say:

"Simply delicious Mexican cuisine and potent margaritas. Crystal Park passes the flavor test big time."

"Where we go when friends come to town. Unique setting on the hillside, beautiful rocks around, and delicious food."

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more info, visit crystalparkcantina.com

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HACIENDA COLORADO, 5246 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs

#5: Hacienda Colorado (copy)

Hacienda Colorado

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Reader comments:

"I have yet to eat something I don't like here. The wait staff is always personable & very quick service."

"Very good Mexican food."

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.

For more info, visit locations.haciendacolorado.com

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VAQUEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA, 9605 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs

VAQUEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA

Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria

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Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

For more info, visit vaquerosmexican.net

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