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Mexican food near University of Northern Colorado

14Mexican restaurants within 1 mile
4within a ten-minute walk
79%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 14 Mexican restaurants within a mile of University of Northern Colorado, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 49 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are 8th Ave (5) and 9th St (3).

The closest Mexican restaurants to University of Northern Colorado

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Oaxacan — Moles — there are seven classic ones — tlayudas, and string cheese. Mole negro takes days and dozens of ingredients and is one of the great dishes on earth.
  • Yucatecan — Cochinita pibil, achiote, sour orange, habanero. Completely distinct from anything else and unmistakable.
  • Poblano — Mole poblano, chiles en nogada in season, cemitas.
  • Coastal Sinaloan and Nayarit — Aguachile, ceviche, pescado zarandeado. Bright, citrus-heavy seafood cooking.

How to spot a good one

  • Corn treated properly — Nixtamalised corn, ideally ground on site. A kitchen making its own masa is making a serious commitment, and it changes every tortilla, tamal and sope that leaves the kitchen.
  • Chillies named individually — Guajillo, ancho, pasilla, morita, chile de árbol. A menu that names its chillies is describing specific flavours. One that says spicy is not.
  • Regional labels — Oaxacan, Yucatecan, Poblano, Sinaloan, Jalisciense. These are meaningful claims about a specific tradition.

The whole picture is in the Mexican food guide.

Questions about Mexican restaurants near University of Northern Colorado

How many Mexican restaurants are near University of Northern Colorado?
Open map listings put 14 Mexican restaurants within a mile of University of Northern Colorado, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 49 within 3 miles. About 79% are independent rather than chains.
Which Mexican restaurants are closest to University of Northern Colorado?
Cisneros Restaurant (0.2 mi), La Fiesta Express (0.2 mi), Herradura Mexican Restaurant (0.5 mi), El Tacorriendo (0.5 mi) and Carniceria la tuxpeña and Restaurant (0.7 mi).
Where are most Mexican restaurants near University of Northern Colorado?
The busiest streets are 8th Ave (5) and 9th St (3).

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