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Azteca has been serving the fastest and freshest Mexican food to Steamboat locals and visitors for over 11 years. Whether it’s a breakfast burrito on your way to the slopes, a sit-down or take-out lunch or dinner, or appetizers and tasty margaritas and beers during our two happy hours, we have something for everyone.

Open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.





A local favorite since 1972, the Cantina offers creative Mexican cuisine and homemade fresh squeezed margaritas. Voted Best Margaritas and Best Mexican Food in Steamboat Springs. Recommended by the New York Times, Honolulu’s HILuxury Magazine and Denver’s 5280 Magazine, Cantina is also rated the #1 Mexican restaurant in Steamboat Springs on tripadvisor.com. Come see why this rustic ski town hot spot has received national attention.

The Cantina is a family friendly, non-smoking restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Steamboat Springs. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Call ahead to add your name to the wait list over the telephone. Plenty of free parking behind restaurant.

Happy Hour: Award winning fresh squeezed margaritas start at $4. $1 off all beer.










The best margaritas and real mexican food in town! Serving 63 different tequilas.

Our traditional dishes include arroz con pollo, carne asada, fajitas, chicken mole, fresh seafood, big burritos, enchiladas and more. Kids menu available.

Serving lunch and dinner daily 11am to 10pm Fiesta Jalisco is family friendly.





The Finest Southwestern & Mexican food in the valley. La Montana has been a locals favorite for 25 years. We are located at the foot of the mountain within walking distance to the gondola. Our culinary offerings include pecan crusted elk loin, crab, bacon wrapped stuffed prawns, pepita crusted ahi tuna, sizzling fajitas and chili rellenos. Our margaritas are our specialty; hand crafted and served ice cold.

We are open nightly at 5pm; hours vary in the spring and fall. Reservations accepted.





Good things come in threes at The Rio: legendary margaritas, seriously good Mexican food, and great fun. Memorably good times start here in the heart of our downtown Steamboat Springs with lunch, dinner, and daily happy hour specials. Plus, you can come refresh your spirit on our rooftop patio.

Open daily 11am-10pm.

Happy Hour: $2 drafts, $5 margaritas, $2 steak and chicken Taco’s, $3 Mahi and smoked chicken Taco’s, $5 Queso and Quac salads.