The place was empty! No customers at 6pm on a week night! My first instinct was to turn around and find somewhere else to eat. However, I would have missed the most delicious seafood chimichanga and margaritas, served by the most gracious and attentive waiter! The food was exquisite and only overshadowed by the delightful atmosphere! The stone walls and decor provided the ambiance to a perfect meal! I am so glad we decided to dine here!
Charming atmosphere, authentic Mexican food. Decor is wonderful from the statues at the entry to the unique chairs, stone walls and open wood beams. Such a beautiful ambiance, perfect for a date night or family outting. The food was spectacular! The rice actually had flavor which seems to be hard to find. The Chile relleno was packed with cheese and a wonderful mix of flavors. The enchilada was amazing as well, plenty of meat which was seasoned perfectly and the red sauce packed some heat which I loved. Fajitas came out sizzling. Portions were perfect to leave you nice and full. Overall excellent hidden gem.
Fantastic in every way. Intimate setting with high ceilings, stone walls, dimly light with giant, antique chandeliers. All of the food is tremendous. Mexican fine dining at its best. Salsa Is unique, loaded with flavor, without the overbearing heat so common to this area. My wife’s enchiladas were the best I’ve ever tasted. The meat inside was so tender and the red sauce they use is absolutely the best. The steak fajitas were cooked perfectly medium. The flavor of the grilled poblanos it comes with put me in Mexican food heaven. The GM, Hawkin, was very attentive. We can’t wait to go back. Prices are spot on given the quality and portion size. How have I not heard of this place!?!
Excellent new menu.
The new ownership has completely changed the menu with much more affordable prices. The fish tacos were awesome. Fried perfectly, and delicious.
They are still waiting on a liquor license, but don't let that stop you. The food more than makes up for it.
I will be making a habit of eating here.
La Cava is the best Mexican restaurant that you don’t know about in Colorado Springs. They are located in a business/medical park, which is a little strange but their food is well worth the journey. I was able to try their lamb tacos, mole and their guacamole and it was some of the best Sonoran style Mexican food I’ve ever had!!! The server, Jules, was a total sweetheart when we visited. She was very attentive and took great care of my party. Things are quieter for lunch and they say that La Cava gets a little busier for dinner. I wasn’t able to try their margarita but I heard it’s to die for!!!
We loved it! We had the enchiladas suizas, steak fajitas, and beef taco salad with a few cocktails. The queen marble drink was delicious I had to stop myself from ordering another. We all loved our meals, it was definitely a different style of Mexican vs the super fast/extra large portion style mexican joint I've typically been to but I enjoyed the change. All the food was very well prepared and we all left stuffed but not feel like we drowned in cheesy grease. Enchiladas were perfect and the steak fajitas were super tender and cooked perfectly.
interesting experience.. Went for dinner around 5:30pm on a Sunday and we were the only people in the restaurant the entire time. The food was very good, i would definitely eat it again. $35 for bottomless chips and salsa, enchiladas, and a seafood chimichanga with rice and bean sides. Cool interior. It’s in an office park type location so it was a little confusing to find.
La Cava is an excellent dining experience. The location is perfect - hidden, quiet, easy off-street parking, a gem of a place. The inside is absolutely old-world Mexico - stone walls, Mexico style chairs and tables, a deer head, saddles hanging off wood beams, intimate seating and seating for large groups, as well. The bar area is romantic in the old-school caballero way. La Cava is owned and operated by 3 brothers who are great hosts. The food is excellent, the drinks are delicious, plenty of excellent dinner choices. La Cava is my favorite place to go when I want good food, in a beautiful setting, in a safe and secure area with easy parking access....
Lovely hidden gem!
I love this place because it is not your typical "over-decorated" mexican restaurant, the place looks high end, and far more traditional than your tacky almost mocking - colorful booths you usually see at other mexican restaurants.
Our server greeted us right away and quickly acomodated our party of 6. He then proceeded to bring enough chips, salsa and water to go around our table. Very attentitve and responsive to our needs.
The Chicken Mole and Camarones a la diabla were our favorite! Will definitely come back!
The most exquisite take on Mexican I've ever encountered. Not only is the food perfectly rich, balanced, and flavorful, but the ambiance and decor is gorgeous. Very fairly priced for the quality. Perfect for a special occasion or a splurge.
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