Frijoles Colorado Cuban Cafe

Epic CUBANOs!!! Best I’ve had outside of Puerto Rico. Add at café negro and I am in heaven. Combo $ 12.95 with three fried plantains and a soda

Wonderful food, fast service and fair prices. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return and recommend

This place is amazing! After moving here from Miami we didn’t think we’d ever get to enjoy Cuban food without having to travel back to FL. The hospitality is great and makes the food taste even better. I’ve never had a bad meal and have tried almost everything on the menu. The pastries are to die for but get there early for them.

Atmosphere and service wise, this was more of a 2. However, the food is unique and if you’re down to try something new, bring all your money to try the least colorful plate of food you’ve ever had.

@FrijolesCuban «It’s like you’re in Miami,» said a longtime patron to me as he smoked a cigar out front.
This place had history. This place had style. I really, really enjoyed my brief time here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the food. The order came quickly and the outside patio area was a delight.
The food was delicious. I had a traditional Cuban sandwich consisting of ham, Swiss, signature roast pork, mustard and pickles on pressed Cuban Bread. I added some shoestring fries as well. This was a very good sandwich. The flavors merged to a great a tasty sensation of flavor on the pallet.
I will return again. You should also. You’ll be super happy and glad you did! Do it!

I love this family run restaurant. Moms in the back, uncle working table, and husband and wife running the show. When u get gere, make sure u just get the cuban and cordilinas with milk n sugar and call it a day!

I’ve eaten here twice now and have had the «Lechon, Moro y Yuca» and a special called Ropa Vieja. Both were so, so, so good! Service was friendly, the place is clean, the portions are generous and the taste is great!
I’m used to beans and rice being an afterthought to the main entrée and rather bland. Not here. Everything I put in my mouth had me saying «Yum!». The ingredients taste and feel to my body like quality. This place obviously cares about making good food. Perhaps a few more dollars than the average Fast Casual but much larger portions and higher quality.
Do be weary that they close at 8pm on some nights and 5pm on Sunday. Monday they are closed. Overall, highly recommended!

If I was rating this staff alone this would be straight 5 stars, the women I’m assuming is the owner is amazing and everything you would want from a small restaurant. She let us try the pork she was marinating and it was amazing, I should have ordered that. I got the Cuban sandwich which was really hot, well pressed together, quality meat. Everyone in our group had different orders and loved their food.
The pricing structure is odd. For 3.25 more you get a soda and 3 sweet plantain wedges, I’m not sure if plantains are expensive but this seemed expensive for a small serving. So a basic sandwich combo cost 12.95 a bit much for it to be a regular lunch stop. But it is quality food so it might not be fair to criticize the price when I really did enjoy the meal.

This place is awesome. I lived in Miami for five years and you can really tell the proprietors are from there, it’s just like a Cuban café in South Florida! They are super nice and friendly and the food is just awesome. I travel to Denver about once a year for work and have eaten here twice, I’ll certainly be back every time!
I had a special last time with chicken, rice and beans, plantains, all really good. I’ve also had the pork dish with similar sides. Both are authentic, flavorful. I’m not a huge pastry guy but I’ve missed pastalitos since moving from Miami, so I picked up a guava and cheese one this last time, also excellent and totally authentic. I can’t recommend this enough.

Wow, they have pineapple soda! I went here for the first time while they were having their anniversary. They were playing loud music and lots of people were there having a great time. When I asked someone what was going on they didn’t speak any English. So I went inside to check it out.
The woman recommended to me the pork and of course I had to get the pineapple soda. The food was amazing! Super moist and delicious meat, flavorful beans and rice. Very authentic food and people.
Everyone was very friendly and explained to me what everything was as I had never even tried Cuban food before. I still can’t remember the names of everything but it was all delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

Okay, I’ve only been here once, and it was for take out. I got the Unilocal favorite, lechon, moro y yuca. I called it in, and whoever took my order was efficient, friendly, and made me feel confident that when I got to FCCC, I would be met with the correct order. When I got there, the modest dining area was packed. There was a line at the register to order, so there I stood.
As I stood there, I could see my little to-​go order all bagged up, ready to go. But I wasn’t anxious to get it and go. Instead, I enjoyed watching the dude behind the grill fire a few chicken breasts to order. The kitchen behind the closed doors was buzzing with people working hard. It was fun to watch the passion in the kitchen behind this small place.
Then my eyes caught the pastries. I’m gluten free, so I was SOL, but their in-​house baked goods looked incredible, and the thought of a Cuban sandwich on fresh bread made there made me wanna just order one and know that I’d suffer for a tasty sandwich for a few days after. Instead, I settled for the house made rice pudding. Maybe a little overpriced, but surprisingly delicious.
When I got to the register, the line behind me had grown. I grabbed my lechon and pudding and trucked on outta there.
Upon getting it home and opening up the styrofoam package – it all LOOKED bland. Yuca in one corner of the container, pulled pork in another, and black rice and beans in the large section. The smell had been wafting around in my car on the way home, and I knew that even though it looked boring, it likely packed some flavor – and my nose didn’t lie. Holy goodness, this is good stuff. I’m in love.
Next I’m going for the grilled chicken plate. I saw it served up. It looks boring too, but man. If the flavor is there, that’s all that matters. Yep, I’m hooked.

Right now, I’m all about that Latin/​Spanish influenced food. So, it was a no brainer that I had to come check this place out. It isn’t a formal sit down restaurant, but it still maintains a more formal feel than a traditional fast-​food one. Also, the food has really good flavor. I would recommend coming to check out this place out.
On my visit, I had Lechon, Moro, y Yuca. This is basically a plate with pork, rice, black beans, yuca and caramelized onions. I thought it was pretty good. Also, I thought the size was decent for a $ 10 plate. I really enjoy yuca in general, so I may be a little biased when it comes down to it. But, I thought it was a nice plate that represented simple Latin flavors.
I went with a few other people, but they didn’t seem too down with their plates. One of my friends had gotten the Grilled Skirt Steak. He wasn’t especially happy with his plate because he thought his steak was a little too thin for the price he paid. My other two friends had ordered the Cuban Sandwich Combo. They didn’t really agree with the price of $ 13.00 for their sandwich. They said they could have made it at home. Although they weren’t completely satisfied with their plates, I was completely satisfied with mine.
They also had a small baked goods section. I didn’t get a chance to try it at the time, but I would be really interested in returning and trying some of these goods out. All in all, it’s a nice place located outside of Denver. If you are interested in trying new foods, I would recommend you come to check this place out!

This is kind of a whole in the wall type place. Not much seating in such a tight place. Had to shark for seats but not for too long.
My hubby and I got the Lechon, Moro, and yuka. When I had the three things separately, they were just okay. But once I mixed them together– that’s where all the flavors blended so marvelously together!!!
It was $ 10 per dish. Kind of pricey but it was good! We also had a coconut macaroon for$ 2. It wasn’t that good. For $ 5, I can make 4 dozen that are much tastier!

As you could probably guess, this place gets pretty busy during lunch and the space can be difficult to navigate when crowded.
Might have had to work in some ballet steps to wade through to the counter, but I was greeted with the kind of warm and sincere service that you only get in a true neighborhood mom and pop joint.
I had the midnight sandwich and it came out hot and delicious. The Cuban sweet Bread was on point, and the pork was excellent, might have benefitted from more mustard but that’s easily fixed.
I will definitely stop in and try some other dishes next time I’m in the area, you really get a sense that they honestly care and put their life into this restaurant, and that’s in short supply these days.

The Cuban Sandwich here… THIS is what a Cuban should taste like! If you’re a restaurant owner and are reading this, GO HERE, TASTE AND TAKE SOME NOTES! (i’m looking at YOU Cuba Cuba…)
A small criticism… The plate meals lack a little «homeliness» and feel a bit sterile but the flavors are still good.

I’m so glad this place exist! It’s located in a nondescript strip mall. Walking in and I’m back in my old Miami neighborhood. This is a family ran business and dad is up front telling stories and kissing babies (he didn’t kiss my baby, but he adorably fawned over her). He also told me all about his grandkids, and introduced me to his son and daughter-​in-​law, who were right there working behind the counter. It made me miss Miami so damn much!
The food!!! Totally authentic and delicious. The dude got his favorite, vaca frita. He was born and raised in Miami and when we lived in Detroit I had to hear about how much he missed this dish at least once a week. He was so happy I seriously think I saw him tear up.
I got the special of the day, its been a month or so and I don’t remember what it exactly was. I do remember eating almost the entire, enormous plate!
We got rice and beans and plantains for the little one.
Oh! I almost forgot about the coffee! Omg, Cuban coffee is the best. I over did it and got three cortaditos to go. I only drank one, but it was so heavenly!
Excuse me while I book a ticket Miami ;-)
This place is welcoming, warm, with authentic Cuban food at reasonable prices. If you love Cuban food, this will hit the spot. If you’ve never had Cuban food, this is a wonderful place to get started.

When we visit my brother in the Springs, we usually pack some Cuban food from home. This trip was different since we were not going straight to his house. And I’m sure that a pan con lechon would not last our 1 ½ week road trip around Utah & CO.
A quick search on Unilocal led us to Frijoles Colorados and we were not disappointed. My husband and I had the place practically to ourselves. It was around 3PM. We ordered a pan con lechon and were able to get vaca frita, even though it was before dinner time.
Verdict? The food was very good and much better than we expected. The pan con lechon was served on proper Cuban bread and was good albeit very heavy on the mojo. The vaca frita, yeah, fried cow, was very good as well.
We ordered 2 extra pans con lechon and a Cuban sandwich to go. Ya know, because my brother needed a Cuban fix. These were promptly inhaled upon arrival, so I see a few road trips in his future.
I will point out that I found the prices on the full plates to be a much better value than the sandwiches. I have come to expect prices for Cuban food to be higher anywhere outside of Miami, so I was pretty much prepared for that. However, prices are not crazy high.
The folks here are friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is located right across from the King Sooper’s parking lot. Easy to miss unless you’re actually looking for it.

I’ve been back at least twice. Amazing food. Totally authentic. Even the two brothers that work there. Cute and cuter! No dumb and dumber here. Hard working and very good in the kitchen. One is outgoing and laid back. The other more reserve and well you know what I mean.
Ok enough of the girly musings. The food. Is amazing. I love their Lechon, Moro Y yucca. So far I can’t stay away from it. I’ve been here for lunch and dinner. The portions are great. I could never finish their rice plate. There’s always leftovers for the following day. Yes they taste as good as the day they were cooked.
Located in the same area as the Sooper.

I don’t quite get it. It was our first time in there and clearly there was a bit of miscommunication because we meant to order a sandwich but we just received our order without the bread. That’s fine, honest mistake.
The food was good and the service was great. The lady taking our order was super nice (5 stars for service). Everyone I went with liked it but didn’t love it.
So why am I not giving it 5 stars? I mean, I don’t really understand what made it so special to others but the chicken was like most chicken I’ve had in my life. The also ran out of steak when we arrived (which kinda sucked) but it happens. I might try it again one day, but I’m not going to make it a priority any time soon.

Had to head here since the hype around this place is kind of hard to avoid. Nestled right behind the king soooper it might be a little hard to find if you aren’t sure where to look.
The higher prices of the sandwiches led me I order a plate and it might be the best decision I made all day.
Ordered the lechon Moro y yuca plate and the portion size is huge. For a hair over 10 bucks with tax, I highly recommend a plate here. The flavor was great on the pork and the rice and beans were a nice combination with the yuca.
The plate wasn’t the prettiest looking thing but taste is king after all. Will be back here in the future!

Ahora, tenemos tres nuevos amigos y se llaman «Lechon», «Moro» y «Yuca». Si pudieramos, pasaríamos todas las noches con ellos. Pero no podemos porque vivimos en California :(
Pero, Ud puede visitarlos si vaya a Frijoles Colorado. La comida está muy rica!!!
Now we have three new friends and their names are Lechon, Moro, and Yuca. If we could, we would spend every night with them, but we can’t because we live in California. You can visit them if you end up going to Frijoles Colorado. Of course, it would be a very short visit as you would probably end up having them for dinner, but still really good!!!