I’m big on ambiance and this place has it in spades. I love the tiny patio, but inside, the bar is pretty chill too. Mojo Taqueria has that “we’re pretty cool without trying” feel.
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Bowl Izakaya, Loveland, Colorado: Fast, Affordable Ramen
I haven’t been to Japan, but this is the kind of ramen restaurant I imagine is all over the place. Get it in my face fast because I gotta run, kind of ramen.
Tacos & Hot Dogs in Johnstown, CO: Yes, Please
I have a soft spot for restaurants in houses, so when I saw Los Rudo’s Tacos y Hot Dogs was located in a cute Johnstown bungalow, I was extra excited (I am always excited about tacos).
VN Phở in Firestone, Colorado
This time, I visit a new-ish stripmall in Firestone, Colorado, and find some amazing pho.
The Superpower of Survival: Young’s Cafe, Fort Collins, Colorado
Open for 35 years, this mom-and-pop restaurant has played a part in many people’s lives. In fact, I have a friend who grew up in Northern Colorado who claims it as her favorite. She is the first person who introduced me to Young’s Cafe many, many years ago.
I Don’t Know Pho, But Here’s What I Like About It
I do not enjoy or intend to throw any small business under the bus, especially when I am no official pho critique. However, I know what I like and do not like.
Tacos at Two Miles High: La Mina Tacos in Leadville, Colorado
… and now I have eaten tacos two miles above sea level. Those are bragging rights, right? We just did a HeidiTown Leadville trip. As most of you know, Mayor of HeidiTown is my main gig, and I started TacosandPho.com because I liked tacos and pho. Yes, we’ve been to Leadville many times before, butContinue reading “Tacos at Two Miles High: La Mina Tacos in Leadville, Colorado”
Happy Taco Tuesday: Casa de Heidi
This is how I make tacos. It really couldn’t be easier, and it’s pretty fast, although some meats take time.
Eat Comida: Tacos in Aurora, Colorado
I realize that Aurora isn’t in Northern Colorado. However, I am at UCHealth Anschutz every quarter for my eye specialist appointment. We always schedule the appointment in the late afternoon so we can hit a nearby restaurant for happy hour and dinner. It’s sort of my little reward for the appointment. My history of eyeContinue reading “Eat Comida: Tacos in Aurora, Colorado”
Tacos and Pho at Monarch Casino, Black Hawk, Colorado
Until last night, I never thought tacos and pho would ever be served under the same roof, but I was wrong.