FRIDA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD

So... I love authentic Mexican food and while visiting a friend in Glenwood Springs we wanted to go out to eat... So we decided on Mexican and he brought me to Frida's. This is a newly opened restaurant and is on the upper floor. Ok let's get into it! The good: Hey I think the place is very clean and has a neat vibe going. Everything looks new and it has a great layout. Most of the staff is friendly and did a great job greeting us as we walked in. We didn't have to wait long. It was busy but we were seated quickly. The food wasn't bad but not what I am used to. I ordered my favorite the chicken mole enchiladas, however it's not on the menu but they are able to do it. When I asked I was told there would be a nine dollar upcharge? Even with this shock I would say the portion size is about the same as other local authentic Mexican restaurants I have frequented for years. With that let's move onto the bad... The bad: Can you say expensive? Items I saw on the menu started at $20. Things like chicken mole enchiladas mentioned above.. were not available but chicken en mole is. My shock was that they wanted to charge more for the enchiladas version over just the chicken en mole. Usually it's the other way round. Everything was more than my other local favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in town. I guess it's because they are new or closer to Aspen? I don't know. The meal I had was quite salty which was odd because everywhere else I get mole it's sweet. The server we had was average but did forget to bring salsa and chips... Which I was deathly afraid they were going to charge us for.. I suspected it might be $10. Even though it was salty it was good. My biggest complaint really is the absurd pricing. I just don't have the Aspen money I guess. Parking out front is shared with the hotel and the business downstairs which I forget what it is... So it's tight. Also I did not see any kind of wheelchair accessibility unless they have a secret back door for that. Personally I would only recommend this if you have to and don't want to get caught in Glenwood traffic heading downtown on a Friday night. U can wait it out here but bring your bankroll. My friend had a margarita and had no complaints. I guess we will see what happens here.. but I'll almost definitely won't go back here. I'd much rather get the same for less downtown... You know.. by the Village Inn. There are two great options for realistic prices. I will say... When the bill came they did not apparently charge the nine dollar upcharge for the mole enchiladas. Just saying.

Some of the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time. Visiting from Northern CO and I’m so glad we landed on Frida for dinner. Margarita was good, but the food was top notch. Some of the most flavorful fajitas I’ve had. Full of flavor, perfect spice level and plenty of it. Will definitely be back next time I’m in town.