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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Highlands Ranch

Alvarados Mexican Fast Food

Alvarados Mexican Fast Food

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 37 min
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"Chips & Salsa : absolutely amazing! Fresh, big portions! Aguas: Best horchata I have EVER had! DEFINITELY recommend."
"Literally the best doordash I've had in a long time. Food looks like the pictures and lots of sauce. 18. 5 Rolled Tacos still crispy after traveling a ways away. Carne Asada Chips meat was super tender, just wish I had added sour cream or some pico/chunky veggies. 100% recommend."
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Raspberry, Jarritos, Iced Tea, Sierra Mist, Lemonade, Orange Crush, Dr Pepper, Sweeted Lipton Tea, or Unsweeted Lipton Tea.
$3.88
Quesabirria's (3)
3 quesabirrias with onion and cilantro & consome
$15.22
6. Burrito & Enchilada
Shredded beef burrito, cheese enchilada, cheese, and lettuce.
$13.5
Super Nachos
Steak, beans, mexican salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
$16.23
Sabor Mexican Grill

Sabor Mexican Grill

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 38 min
$5 off on $45+
"breakfast tacos are so good. best hot sauce around. good price."
"Got the Taco Salad with chicken and a Horchata. Chicken was flavorful and the salad had excellent portions of beans, pico, sourcream, guac, and cheese. Horchata was great too. Fresh and worth the value – 10/10 will order again!"
Big Burrito
Eggs*, potatoes, cheese, rice, beans & pork green chile. *These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$10.74
Steak Burrito
Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce & sour cream.
$12.91
Chicken, Carnitas, Pastor Burrito
Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce & sour cream.
$11.13
Taco Plate
Two tacos served with rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, onions, cilantro and salsa.
$10.01
Renegade Burrito

Renegade Burrito

4.5
(1k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 44 min
"The Inferno- Breakfast Burrito Pint of Pork Green Chili Tortilla Chips delicious as always. the chips were extremely fresh. the burritos are always amazing, and the green chili was not only fresh but refreshingly spicy. highly recommended"
"Best burrito ever. My favorite part is the way it has good portions of bacon and the green chili is pretty tasty. I'm starting to think maybe these guys really know what's up. The cheddar jalapeño tortillas are also excellent and tasty. I can't lie I basically get one every day."
Breakfast Burrito-Served ALL day!
Cheese, potatoes, and scrambled eggs wrapped in a delicious burrito, available all day!
$11.77
The Inferno- Breakfast Burrito
Jalapeno Cheddar Tortilla, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Crispy potatoes, Half Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Half Chorizo, Renegade Hot Sauce and Jalapeno Pico
$11.79
T's Gunslinger - Breakfast Burrito
Jalapeno Cheddar Tortilla, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Crispy Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo, Salsa Verde, and Ranch dressing
$11.81
Burrito
Choose your Tortilla, Protein, Fillings, Topping, and Salsa and Sauces
$14.73
IHOP

IHOP

4.3
(3k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 25 min
"Delivery was faster than estimated times. Well prepared and packaged. All the condiments and utensils you'd ever need were included. Food quality and taste was excellent! "
"Thank you IHOP Highlands Ranch, our order was perfect. The food is fresh & delicious. You have the best Pancake Syrup & Pork Sausage Links in town!! Thank you!"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$21.33
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$7.06
Build Your Own Omelette+
The only tools required are silverware... and your imagination. Start by choosing your favorite cheese and then add your favorite ingredients.
$19.68
2 Eggs
Fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly cooked eggs, available over easy, over medium, over hard, or sunny side up. choose cage-free egg whites for a healthier option.
$3.16
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

3.5
(90+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 47 min
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$12.02
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$10.66
El Desvelado
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.36
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$7.11
Breakfast Palace

Breakfast Palace

4.5
(600+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 42 min
"Everything was good! Big portions, great prices! We asked for crispy hash browns and they were perfect. Morning Monte Cristo was delicious. Five stars! "
"Homemade Apple Butter Cinnamon Roll is really good! The apple butter makes it extraordinary. The Big country skillet is huge and tasty. Would prefer eggs over easy instead of scrambled."
The Palace Feast
Fresh Idaho hash browns piled high and topped with fresh grilled onion, bell pepper, tomato, blended Jack and cheddar cheeses, and chili. At the peak, 2 eggs the way you like 'em and choice of toast, English muffin, or tortilla. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. All our hamburgers, steaks, and egg dishes may be cooked to your specifications upon request. However, consuming these products raw or undercooked may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$18.41
The Pikes Peak
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. All our hamburgers, steaks, and egg dishes may be cooked to your specifications upon request. However, consuming these products raw or undercooked may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$17.73
Ham, Bacon, Links or Patty Sausage & Eggs
(3) thick, cinnamony slices.
$16.53
French Toast
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. All our hamburgers, steaks, and egg dishes may be cooked to your specifications upon request. However, consuming these products raw or undercooked may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$13.26
Moe's Broadway Bagel

Moe's Broadway Bagel

4.7
(200+)
• American • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 45 min
"Best bagel sandwich in town!"
"Jesus I couldn't believe the size of the items, the BYO Honey Poppyseed Chicken Salad was delicious and very filling(struggling to keep it in one piece) andThe Roy Burritowas cooked to perfection though I made the mistake of removing the wrapping at the beginning and it started to fall out the bottom"
Egg, Meat & Cheese
A perfectly toasted bagel filled with a fluffy scrambled egg, all natural nitrite free Bacon, Sausage or Ham, and melted cheese,
$13.28
Bagel with Cream Cheese
A freshly boiled & baked bagel, generously spread with rich, creamy homemade cream cheese
$6.16
The Shorty-P Deluxe
A perfectly toasted bagel filled with a fluffy scrambled egg, all natural nitrite free Ham & Bacon, Roasted Jalapenos and melted cheese
$15.14
Spicy Buff
A perfectly toasted bagel filled with a fluffy scrambled egg, all natural nitrite free Bacon, Jalapeno Cream Cheese and freshly sliced avocado
$15.25
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

4.5
(4k+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 41 min
"First time eating here. Sandwich I Am* was great. Larger than expected and the sausage was a good quality, not the mediocre frozen patties sold in the grocery store which many restaurants use. The hash browns were excellent, outer surface browned perfectly and moist inside."
"Bravacado toast was not the quality I have come to expect from snooze, or from a 15$ piece of toast. Avacado was brown and very little of it. My sons bacon with his classic was burnt. Very disappointing. "
Snooze Signature Bacon
Three slices of responsibly sourced, Snooze Signature Bacon
$7.44
The Snooze Classic*
Three cage-free eggs cooked any style with your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, chorizo, pulled pork, chicken sausage or plant-based chorizo. Includes hash browns and choice of toast.
$18.3
Pancake Flight Customized
Choose three flight sized pancake flavors to get the best of all worlds.
$17.26
3 Egg Omelet*
Three cage-free eggs with choice of three enhancements, served with hash browns and choice of toast or tortillas.
$19.92
The Donut House

The Donut House

4.4
(200+)
• American • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 38 min
$5 off on $35+
"These kolache are so good! I try kolaches from pretty much every place that has them and these are some of the best in the metro area."
"All the donuts were fresh and delicious... we really enjoyed the bear claw and apple fritter. Not many places do a cherry glaze as well as offer SO many options. Will definitely order again."
Croissant Donut
Flaky layers of croissant glazed to perfection like a donut.
$4.25
Croissant Donut Holes (Dozen)
Bite-sized pieces of our croissant donut glazed to perfection.
$7.72
Donuts (1/2 Dozen)
1 plain glazed, 1 chocolate glazed, 1 cinnamon raised, 1 sprinkle cake, 1 chocolate cake and 1 blueberry cake.
$15.89
Donuts (Dozen)
Most popular. 2 glazed raised, 2 chocolate raised, 1 sugar cinnamon raised, 1 cake donut, 1 blueberry cake donut, 1 chocolate cake donut, 1 vanilla cake donut, 1 maple donut and 2 sprinkle cake donuts.
$26.58
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

4.5
(600+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 36 min
"New favorite breakfast spot while I'm at work! The B Everything sandwich is so yummy with the slight kick of pepperjack and is lighter than your average greasy coffee chain sandwich. The Mr. B's is also delicious and has the right amount of sweetness, the espresso is nice and aromatic and does not taste burnt. Love this place! "
"This is a go-to breakfast place for me. Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Croissant is buttery and the sausage patty is seasoned well. Cold Brew is top notch. You don't need cream or sugar but the soft top option is fun."
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant
Savory pork sausage, egg and melted Havarti on a soft and flaky croissant.
$8.11
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant
Served on a flaky croissant, this satisfying breakfast sandwich combines havarti, egg, and all-natural double-smoked bacon. All the key food groups? We’d say so.
$8.11
Iced Caramel Cielo ®
Our Caramel Cielo is creamy-sweet and caramel-drizzled ... the only thing that could possibly make it better is being served over ice on a warm day. Heavenly? We’d say so.
$8.68
Burrito
Choose from a variety of our delicious breakfast burritos, with flavors that vary by location! Perfect for a hearty, satisfying start to your day—add a kick with Cholula sauce!
$7.75
Call Your Mother

Call Your Mother

4.7
(200+)
• Breakfast • Bagels
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 31 min
"Amazing staff and great quality food!"
"First time trying becaus they were rated too bagel in an article a friend sent me and I loooove! Better than rosenbergs"
Bacon Sun City
Local Bacon, Bodega-Style Eggs, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey, on an Everything bagel.
$12.26
Melty Bagel Sandwich
Create your own melty bagel sandwich with your choice of protein like bacon, eggs, or sausage with the option to add melted cheese!
$13.37
Schmear & Toppings Bagel Sandwich
Create your own toasted bagel sandwich with cream cheese, butter, or fresh cold toppings like deli meat, veggies or smoked salmon!
$9.13
Thunderbird
Logan's Maple Chicken Sausage, Bodega-style Eggs, American + Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey on a Maple Salt & Pepper bagel.
$11.83
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.5
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 12.3 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The Spinach & Bacon Soufflé is tender and full of flavor . Best Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie! "
"I ordered a bowl of chicken noodle soup, the broth was delicious. Too many noodles, adequate amount of chicken and I think there was a carrot in there. I would order again only request less noodles."
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$18.11
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (360 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (890 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk. May contain Sesame
$10.32
Soup/Mac and Salad
Selection of a half soup and a half salad
$17.77
Sandwich and Salad
Selection of a half sandwich and a half salad
$18.88
Parlor Doughnuts

Parlor Doughnuts

4.7
(500+)
• American • Donut Shop
$0 delivery fee • 13.2 mi • 47 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Donuts are HUGE and give a very big croissant texture. Amazing "
"this pace is fantastic! the regular donuts are softball size. I tried the Peach Cobbler Layered Doughnut and half of the Strawberry Shortcake and they were both amazing. the Assorted 10 Minis were also great. highy recommendf you want goo donuts."
Strawberry Shortcake
A classic reimagined, this doughnut pairs our signature flaky, buttery layers with a strawberry glaze and fresh slices. Topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs, it captures the essence of the beloved dessert in every bite.
$4.84
French Toast
A crisp, layered doughnut topped with maple glaze, a touch of maple syrup, and cinnamon powdered sugar for a simple yet delicious nod to classic French toast flavors.
$4.83
Blueberry Hill
The Blueberry Hill doughnut features a vibrant blueberry glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar on our signature flaky, layered doughnut, offering a burst of berry sweetness in every bite.
$4.84
Churro
The Churro doughnut brings the sweet spice of cinnamon and the richness of chocolate to our signature layered doughnut, half-dipped in chocolate glaze and dusted with cinnamon powdered sugar for a delightful blend of flavors.
$4.84
Lost Coffee

Lost Coffee

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 28 min
Newly Added
Vanilla Latte
Signature Scratch Made Vanilla.
$7.75
Kuro Iced Latte
Black sesame paste + salted simple syrup
$9
Cold Brew
24 hour cold brewed single origin coffee.
$6.5
Latte
Traditional espresso based drink.
$7.5
Scooter's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee

4.8
(60+)
• Coffee • American
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 34 min
"The burritos are so small for the price. Ate it in two bites smh. The matcha was good"
"I'm so sorry but the coffee delivered was disgusting and no ice in it is was just watered down"
Maple Waffle Sandwich
Savory + sweet = true love. Our fluffy, golden, touch-of-sweet waffles are married with juicy, just-enough-spice sausage, a perfectly cooked egg, and rich cheddar cheese to seal the deal. These ingredients were made for each other … and they’re made with love for you.
$6.53
Spicy Sausage & Egg Burrito
We jam-pack our warm, soft tortilla with spicy sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, red peppers and our supremely smooth white cheddar cheese, melted like your heart will be, after you taste this burrito. It’s a zesty way to get your protein going for the day.
$5.43
Bacon & Egg Burrito
Give in to your bacon craving with this savory burrito filled with bacon, light and fluffy scrambled eggs, green chiles, and the smoothest-ever white cheddar cheese, all wrapped up in a steamy flour tortilla. It’s a protein-packed classic breakfast. We had you at bacon, didn’t we.
$5.43
Iced Flavored Latte
So many ways to find your fave! Choose from vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, coconut, raspberry, or more to level up your iced latte. Single or mixed together, flavored lattes on ice are a taste bud adventure.
$8.44
Ziggis Coffee

Ziggis Coffee

4.9
(10+)
• American • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 35 min
Newly Added
Iced Pumpkin Shaken Espresso With Sweet Cream Cold Foam
Espresso, whole milk, ice shaken with pumpkin then topped with sweet cream cold foam and cinnamon powder.
$8.44
Egg & Cheese Burrito
Eggs, potatoes, green chile, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$9.03
Bacon Burrito
Bacon, eggs, potatoes, green chile, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$9.03
Pumpkin Pie Blender
Cold brew, whole milk, pumpkin, vanilla, whipped cream, pumpkin drizzle, and cinnamon powder.
$9.71
Tamale Kitchen

Tamale Kitchen

4.6
(800+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Mostly potatoes and barely any egg in my burrito I also ordered special and there was only a tiny bit of green chili at the bottom of the burrito and no cheese Very disappointed with this order, this is not the quality I am used to from tamale kitchen "
"Breakfast burrito hit the spot. The tamales were great. No pictures because I destroyed that order of food.Egg, Potato & Chorizo Tamales Price of the chips and salsa not worth it because its a tiny bag of chips with alot of salsa."
Egg, Potato & Bacon
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnesses.
$9.43
Tamales
Specify Red or Green *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnesses.
$15.86
Egg, Potato & Chorizo
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnesses.
$9.22
Egg, Potato & Bacon
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illnesses.
$7.16
ROSA MEXICAN KITCHEN

ROSA MEXICAN KITCHEN

4.7
(600+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Rave Reviews
"Chipotle is cool I guess but Rosa's HANDHELD BURRITO is phenomenal. You want a fat burrito to fill up a horse for 12 bucks? Bam."
"Love love love Rosa. The food looked amazing just by presentation. The food tasted amazing and the pricing was convenient for a lazy day lunch. 100% recommend Rosa for any meal!"
QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla filled w/ rice, black or pinto beans, smothered in spicy green chili. Topped w/ cheese, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream. Choice of Protein.
$13.64
CRUNCHY BEEF TACO
loaded fries with green chili, queso black beans , steak, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, Chipotle aioli, avocado salsa, cheese, guacamole
$4.15
GUACAMOLE & CHIPS
A traditional street style burrito loaded with steak, guacamole, grilled onions, Pico de Gallo and spicy salsa
$7.75
Venalonzos Mexican Grill

Venalonzos Mexican Grill

Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
3 TACOS
Comes with Onions, Cilantro & Sauces on the side.
$11.6
QUESABIRRIA ORDER OF 3
Your Choice of Asada or Carnitas, Fries topped with Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, & Cheese
$16.38
Chips & Dips
Comes with Onions, Cilantro & Salsa on the side.
$5.93
STREET FRIES
Rice, Beans, Pico de Gallo, Cheese & Salsa Verde. Make it SMOTHERED!!
$16.69
Mi Cocina -

Mi Cocina -

4.4
(1k+)
• Takeout • Mexican
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $45+
"the taco/enchilada were delicious. I paid more for chicharrons and got less per container. The delivery was prompt and exact!! Thanks Doordash "
"The Chicharrones are delicious as always. The Guacamole (3 oz) is the best and the delivery was PERFECT!!!"
Lunch Smothered Burrito
One smothered burrito served with beans & rice. Your choice of: bean, chicken, beef,, beef & bean or shredded beef & bean.
$9.55
Chile Relleno
Crispy Chile relleno
$3.55
Lunch Enchiladas
Two enchiladas with cheese, beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beans & rice.
$9.68
Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos

4.6
(13k+)
• Tacos • Mexican
$0 delivery fee
"Tacos were great! Got the Baja shrimp, trailer park, Mr Orange, and pork burrito. All items prepared as described and individually wrapped and labeled. Queso was good as well and a pretty big portion! Would definitely recommend for taco lovers! "
"one of the best breakfast burritos in town. Always hits! Same with their queso! The 1/2 order is plenty for 1-2 people."
Queso & Chips (VE)
Award-Winning green chile queso topped with guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro and Diablo sauce, served with Tortilla Chips. (Vegetarian) Contains: Milk, Soy.
$10.29
Democrat
Beef barbacoa, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, diced onions and a lime wedge with tomatillo salsa on a corn tortilla. Contains: Milk.
$7.8
Breakfast Burrito
Cage-free eggs, refried pinto beans, crispy potatoes, chorizo, Green Chile Queso, mixed cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla with a side of roja salsa and tomatillo sauce. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat.
$11.05
Trailer Park Trashy
"Get it Trashy" - take off the lettuce and add queso on a flour tortilla. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat.
$7.34

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