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The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
When a family owned restaurant has been in business for almost 40 years, they must be doing something right. Recently expanded with a beautiful patio, the Blue Bonnet has become an institution in Denver. Handmade chips and salsa, chimi changas, award-winning margaritas, flautas, chile rellenos, pollo adovado, fish tacos, and carnitas are just a few items made from scratch along with many traditional favorites. Locals, tourists, and celebrities line up for some of the freshest and best tasting Mexican food in Denver. Casual atmosphere with friendly service. If you can't go South of the border... at least head South of Alameda.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(21)
- neighborhood gem(21)
- great for lunch(15)
- kid-friendly(12)
- great for outdoor dining(8)
- late-night find(5)
The Blue Bonnet Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have to commend their business savvy, a special menu designed to provide quick service and basic selection. The restaurant was very busy and they handled it quite well. That being said I wish I had asked for the regular menu as the selections on the special menu were just so so. However that will not stop me from being a repeat customer."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for a casual lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Booked this for a casual business lunch since I knew the men coming would be in jeans. I arrived early and asked for a table in the covered patio and they accommodated us by the time all parties arrived. Waiter was attentive and fun. Food was plentiful and good. The fish salad was delicious and the enchiladas looked great. The entire group enjoyed the meal. Both owners stopped by to check on us and were visible in the restaurant the entire time. Would definitely go back for a casual Mexican meal."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Blue Bonnet is a Denver must!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We had a great time as always at Blue Bonnet. It is a Denver staple. We went wit the whole family and my 1 year old fit in just fine running around the restaurant. The mango margaritas was awesome and the food was good as always."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Spicily Tantalizing!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a fun place with great food. Inventive recipes which tantalize the taste buds - lots of fire! We liked the sampler size option, especially considering the spiciness of some of the choices. Overall a great experience."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2006
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our group included 22 individuals
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group included 22 individuals for an employee recognition luncheon and we were put in the Banquet Room in a secluded area. Because we were there by 11:15, our luncheon was well underway by the time the main luncheon crowd began to filter in. Our service was great and everybody enjoyed the luncheon in that atmosphere. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend the Blue Bonnet to others."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Great staff. Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Great staff. Amazing assortment of Mexican food with large selection of margaritas"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Blue Bonnet is a serviceable Mexican restaurant. It's not great, it's not awful, just average Mexican food. Had a wonderful server who was the bright spot of our evening. Probably our own fault for going on the Saturday night before St Patrick's Day. We had a choice of sitting next to a group of 30 and a group of 20 or sitting next to the bar when the loudspeaker was blasting whenever a table opened up."
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Haven't been to the Blue Bonnet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Haven't been to the Blue Bonnet for awhile and it did not disappoint. Great service and authentic Mexican. Margaritas are good but not my favorite."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waiter was outstanding.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waiter was outstanding. Busy Friday night but he really kept on top of taking good care of us."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
$52.80 deal for 4 people provided
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"$52.80 deal for 4 people provided an incredible amount of delicious food and margaritas too!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Needs to work on decor/cust svc.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy the Bonnet because it's just good. Our server was effecient but not particularly fun or friendly. He actually was rude at times. If you can't converse with your guests and be a tad friendly, why take such a job?
The margaritas and our dinner were great. We were a party of 8 and were put in the large room on the far east of the building. The table was a large folding table...not particularly nice/fancy. That room feels like a makeshift area for overflow. We had a reservation so we definetely shouldn't be considered overflow. I'd suggest putting a little money into that room (which they obviously need and use) and upgrading the tables/decor."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first time dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first time dining there. Loved it! We will be back. Only complaint is that when we got there, they did not have a reservation for us. The staff was wonderful and got us right in."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We held our annual staff lunch at Blue Bonnet. Several people had never been there. They enjoyed the food. Commented on how it was great to be able talk with each other. A great experience. I have been assured people will return on their own to the Blue Bonnet! That is a great recommendation!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Mexican restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent Mexican restaurant. The food was wonderful as was the service. A great place to meet for lunch."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 15 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great! Best tortilla soup I've had! Parking is a but cramped, but if the food is good, that's a small price to pay. Should be GREAT in the summer!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Super Awesome Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It had been quite some time (maybe 10 years) since I'd been to Blue Bonnet, and I always remembered that they had pretty good food. This time around, I noticed they retooled the menu and added some really great options. The food was really fresh, well made and tasty as heck. The service was awesome. Waiter was super friendly and right on top of everything we needed. This was a great way for me and my family to celebrate my wife's birthday. Would definitely recommend!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, pricy Margs, noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While most of the time I think of a restaurant requiring a reservation as a little more upscale, the Blue Bonnet sure isn't that. The food was tasty and the waiter very good (he got a 25% tip), but don't go thinking you'll have a conversational dining experience. Lots of plain tables in a crowded room with a bar full of patrons a couple feet from my elbow and music a bit too loud brings down the rating. The Margs were good, but served in deceptively thick glasses not fitting of a $7.50 price tag for an El presendente upgraded version. The con queso fundito ( or some name like that) was a tasty appetizer."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
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Review 18 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is still outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is still outstanding. Service may be slipping a bit, though they are trying hard."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun and tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They didn't know about my reservation. They were cool about it though"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Blue Bonnet Restaurant
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic