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La Cocina de Luz


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#20 of 47 restaurants in Telluride
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Neighborhood: Mountains South
  • Address: 123 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
  • Phone:  (970) 728-9355
Traveler Description: La Cocina de luz is a Mexican restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  They are open 7 days a week from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.  You can access... more »

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4 of 5 stars
Sorrento999 8 contributions
Bethesda, Maryland
Mar 17, 2009

Nice restaurant and nice people. Food is excellent for the price. A nice value. We eat here on every ski trip to Telluride and have never been disappointed. more

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1 of 5 stars
cinemiller 9 contributions
Jennings, Louisiana
Feb 26, 2009

The food was awful! If you want to order your food at the counter, clean your own table, serve your own chips, dip, silverware,etc....then waste your money here! I would even consider waiting on myself if the food was worth it...but this was the nastiest Mexican food I have ever tasted! Definitely not worth it!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Late20sTraveler 11 contributions
Omaha, NE
Feb 6, 2008

We came here only one night. My husband ordered fish tacos with beans and rice - it was good but nothing to write home about. On the other hand, I ordered a fish burrito with sauteed veggies. DELICIOUS!!! It almost sounds gross but they added just the right amount of acidity to balance this light (but the fish inside is... more

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4 of 5 stars
imageartist 72 contributions
Atlanta
Dec 29, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

They've expanded and now are accessible from the main street. There’s more seating and space to hang out. Their burritos are fresh and the real salsas are perfect additions. I walk over in my ski boots for a quick lunch. more

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4 of 5 stars
chrisd 58 contributions
McLean, Va
Feb 10, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Feb. 2006 The food here is authentic, fresh, mostly organic and delicious. They are supposedly expanding into the basement soon. There are only a few tables, (5?), kind of a hole in the wall and no alcohol is served. If you want to eat here carryout is currently the best option as it is small and loud. It is worth... more

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La Cocina de Luz Address

123 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
Tel: (970) 728-9355
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.