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Blue Bonnet Cafe

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $

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One of the oldest family owned and operated restaurants in Denver is the Blue Bonnet and one of the best restaurant patios in Denver. Located on South Broadway, the tasty made-from-scratch Mexican dishes are complemented by unique sauces with a kick-ass bite: Pineapple Haberno, Roasted Tomato, and Raspberry, and their equally exceptional margaritas: strawberry basil and cucumber fire roasted jalapeno! Ask for a gluten-free menu and you'll not be disappointed either! Co-owners are brother and sister team, Marci Rosenberg and Gary Mobell, and along with their 18-year veteran head chef, Luis Galvez, weather-permitting join them on the open patio or in their restaurant anytime.

Address:

457 South Broadway
Denver, CO 80209

Phone:

(303) 778-0147

Website:

bluebonnetrestaurant.com

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  Chili con Queso
  
  Monterey Jack Cheese/Green chile/Poblanos ($8.00)
  
  Queso Fundido
  
  Monterey Jack Cheese/Green Chile/Poblanos Homemade Spicy Chorizo ($10.00)
  
  Fresh Guacamole
  
  Avocados/Red Onions/Jalapenos/Fresh Lime Juice ($10.00)
  
  Blue Bonnet Platter
  
  Guacamole/Chile con queso/Flour Tortilla Chips ($12.00)
  
  Crispy Chicken Taquitos (6)
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Cheese and Fajita Veggie Quesadilla
  
  Cheddar Cheese/Fajita Veggies/Raspberry Habanero Jam/Guacamole ($11.00)
  
  Chili Lime Chicken Quesadilla
  
  Chili Lime Chicken/Cheddar Cheese/Guacamole ($12.00)
  
  Classic Pork Posole Stew
  Pork/Hominy/Radish/Cabbage/Cilantro
  
  Cup: $4.00
  
  Bowl: $5.00
  
  Large Bowl: $6.00
- Specialties
  
  Smothered Burritos
  
  Bean/Chicharrones/Ground Beef/Chicken/Shredded Beef/Carnitas or Fajita Vegetable/Smothered with Red Chile/or Green Chile. Add Rice and Beans to inside of burrito for no additional charge ($10.00)
  
  Carnitas Plate
  
  Flavorful and crispy chunks of braised pork served with guacamole and pico de gallo. Comes with rice and beans ($14.00)
  
  Chile Relleno Dinner
  
  Two crispy rellenos choice of beef, chicken or shredded beef. Rice/beans ($14.00)
  
  Taquito Dinner
  
  6 chicken taquitos/rice/beans/sour cream/green chile ($10.00)
  
  Huevos Rancheros*
  
  Two eggs/green chile/rice/beans/tortillas ($9.00)
- Salads
  
  Playa Mango Salad
  
  Mixed Greens/Chile Lime Chicken/Mango/Red Pepper/Corn/Black Beans/Cilantro. Mango Pineapple Vinaigrette ($13.00)
  
  Fresco Taco Salad
  
  Fresh Greens/Tomatoes/Cucumbers/Radishes. Choice of Ground Beef/Grilled Fish/Chili Lime Chicken/Cubed Steak ($13.00)
  
  Fajita Taco Salad
  
  Mixed Greens/Seasonal Sauteed Vegetables. Choice of Ground Beef/Grilled Fish/Chili Lime Chicken/Cubed Steak ($13.00)
- Featured Items
  Chilaquiles*
  Crispy tortilla chips, cotija cheese, home-made smoky roasted tomato salsa with two fried eggs on top
  
  $8.00
  
  Add Chicken Or Chorizo: $10.00
  Classic Pork Posole Stew
  Pork, hominy, radishes, cabbage, cilantro and tortillas
  
  Cup: $4.00
  
  Bowl: $5.00
  
  Large Bowl: $6.00
  Traditional Breakfast Burrito*
  
  Eggs, potatoes, pico de Gallo ($9.00)
  
  Broadway Breakfast Burrito
  
  Scrambled eggs, fresh potatoes, pico de gallo, home-made smoked roasted tomato salsa, and avocado ($9.00)
  
  Huevos Divorciados*
  
  Two eggs smothered in green salsa and red salsas served with two tortillas, cotija cheese, and diced potatoes with onions and tomatoes ($8.00)
  
  Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito*
  
  Carne asada, scrambled eggs, fajita vegetables, sour cream, guacamole, green chili, rice and beans ($14.00)
- Stuffed Poblano Chilies
  
  Stuffed Poblano Chiles
  
  Two fire Roasted Poblano Peppers Stuffed with a relish of Sweet Corn/Onions/Sour Cream/Green Chiles. Add choice of chili Lime Chicken/Shredded Beef/Homemade Chorizo. All come with rice/beans/sour cream/red chili/cheese ($14.00)
- Carne Asada and Hamburgers
  
  Carne Asada Burrito
  
  Carne Asada/Fajita Vegetables/Sour Cream/Guacamole/Side of Green Chile/Rice/Beans ($14.00)
  
  Came Asada Tacos (2)
  
  Carne Asada/Fajita Vegetables/Cabbage/Cilantro/Sour Cream/Guacamole/Rice/Beans ($13.00)
  
  Traditional Carne Asada
  
  Marinated Skirt Steak/Roasted Salsa/Fajita Vegetables/Rice/Beans/White corn Tortillas ($17.00)
  
  Blue Bonnet Carne Asada
  
  Marinated Skirt Steak/Roasted Salsa/Fajita Vegetables/Crispy Chile Relleno or Cheese Enchilada/Rice/Beans/ White Corn Tortillas ($18.00)
  
  Cheeseburger Deluxe
  
  With hand cut fries ($10.00)
  
  Mexican Burger
  
  Wrapped in a flow tortilla/beans/smothered in green chili ($11.00)
  
  Sloppy Burger
  
  Hamburger/smothered in green chile/cheese/hand cut fries ($12.00)
- Colorado Favorites
  
  Blue Bonnet Chimi Changa
  
  Grilled Chicken or Grilled Cubed Steak/Flour Tortilla/Green Chili/Cheese/Guacamole/Sour Cream (Not Deep Fried) ($13.00)
  
  Chorizo Burrito
  
  Spicy Homemade Chorizo/Grilled Seasonal Vegetables/Diced Potatoes/Green Chili/Cheese ($12.00)
  
  Tacos Al Carbon (3)
  
  Cubed Steak/Soft Flour Tortillas/Lettuce/Tomato/Side of Green Chili/Pico de Gallo/Guacamole ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Mole Enchiladas
  
  Two corn tortillas/filled with roasted/seasonal vegetables and cotija cheese smothered in our house made mole sauce made with acho peppers/a touch of chocolate and cinnamon. The Flavors are smoky sweet and spicy. Served with rice/beans ($13.50)
  
  Enchiladas Suizas
  
  Two corn tortillas rolled up with shredded chicken topped with a zesty tomatillo sauce and swiss cheese. Garnished with sour cream and cilantro. Comes with rice and beans ($13.50)
Gluten Free Menu
- Appetizers
  Chile Con Queso
  
  House made cheese dip prepared with real cheddar cheese and our pork green chili, served with gluten free tortilla chips ($7.95)
  
  Fresh Guacamole**
  
  Housemade guacamole made with fresh avocados, red onions, jalapenos and lime juice. Served with gluten free tortilla chips ($8.50)
  
  Queso Fundido
  
  Our traditional queso made with spicy chorizo sausage. Drizzled with sour cream, garnished with pico de gallo and served with gluten free chips ($8.50)
  
  Posole
  Classic homemade Mexican pork stew with hominy and onions.Topped with radish, cabbage, and cilantro. Served with white corn tortillas
  
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $4.95
  
  Large Bowl: $5.95
- Specialties
  Chili Plate
  
  Chili verde, rice, and beans. Served with warmed white corn tortillas.(Please order with white corn tortillas only) ($7.95)
  
  Enchilada Dinner
  Three enchiladas in any combination of chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, bean or cheese served with rice and beans.(Please order with green chili only and white corn tortillas)
  
  $12.95
  
  Two Enchiladas: $10.95
  Huevos Rancheros*
  
  Two eggs smothered in green chili served with rice, beans and two white corn tortillas. (Please order with white corn tortillas only) ($8.50)
  
  Tamale Dinner
  Three homemade tamales in any combination of sundried tomatoes, or traditional pork, or chicken with sweet corn. Smothered in green chili and served with rice and beans
  
  $12.95
  
  Two Tamales: $10.95
- Carne Asada
  
  Carne Asada Burrito
  
  Our seasoned Carne Asada with sauteed onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, red peppers and poblanos, wrapped in white corn tortillas, and drizzled with sour cream and guacamole. Served with a side of green chili, rice and beans ($13.50)
  
  Carne Asada Tacos (2)
  
  Our seasoned carne asada with sauteed onions, tomatoes, and peppers, topped with shredded cabbage and cilantro, and drizzled with sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice and beans ($12.75)
  
  Traditional Carne Asada
  
  Marinated skirt steak served with roasted salsa, sauteed onions, jalapenos, tomatoes,red bell peppers and poblanos. Served with rice and beans and two white corn tortillas ($16.95)
- Gluten Free Burrito
  
  Gluten Free Burrito
  
  Flavorful shredded beef, seasoned ground beef or carnitas wrapped in white corn tortillas and served with a side of green chili. Topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato ($8.95)
- Salads
  
  Fresca Taco Salad
  
  Fresh greens topped with tomatoes and radishes and your choice of seasoned ground beef, grilled fish, chili lime chicken, or cubed sirloin. Please order without the flour tortilla cup ($10.95)
  
  Fajita Taco Salad
  
  Fresh greens with sauteed onions, tomatoes and jalapenos and your choice of seasoned ground beef, grilled fish, chili lime chicken, or cubed sirloin. Please order without the flour tortilla cup ($11.95)
  
  Playa Mango Salad
  
  Chile lime chicken served atop fresh mixed greens with mango, red peppers, sweet corn, black beans, and cilantro. Served with mango pineapple vinaigrette ($11.95)
- Featured Items
  The Blue Bonnet Chimi Changa
  
  Choice of chicken or grilled cubed sirloin, wrapped in white corn tortillas, smothered with green chili, topped with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. The Blue Bonnet Chimi Changa is not deep fried ($12.95)
  
  Stuffed Poblano Chiles
  Two freshly fire-roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a relish of sweet corn, onions, sour cream and green chilis (vegetarian). Add your choice of chili lime chicken, shredded beef, or chorizo to one or both poblanos. All are topped with melted cheese, drizzled with sour cream,and served with rice and beans or a salad
  
  Two Stuffed Poblanos: $12.95
  
  One Stuffed Poblano: $10.50
- Enchiladas
  
  Cheese
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Bean
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Beef
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Shredded Beef
  
  ($5.25)
- Homemade Tamales
  
  Traditional Pork
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Spicy Chicken with Sweet Corn
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Sundried Tomatoes
  
  To keep this item both gluten-free and vegetarian, it must be served without any green chili ($4.95)
- Menudo (Seasonal)
  
  Large Bowl with Two White Corn Tortillas
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Bowl with Two White Corn Tortillas
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Cup with One White Corn Tortilla
  
  ($4.50)
- Green Chili
  
  Large Bowl with Two White Corn Tortillas
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Bowl with Two White Corn Tortillas
  
  ($4.95)
  
  Cup with One White Corn Tortilla
  
  ($3.95)
- On the Side
  
  White Corn Tortilla**
  
  ($0.35)
  
  Fresh Made Pineapple Mango Salsa**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Pico De Gallo**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Jalapenos**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Poblano Peppers**
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Rice**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Beans**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Sour Cream**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Guacamole**
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Cheese**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Lettuce**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Tomato**
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Egg* **
  
  ($0.75)
- Children's Menu
  
  Enchilada
  
  Cheese, Bean, Beef, Chicken, Shredded Beef (Please order with green chili only. Our red enchilada sauce is not Gluten-free) ($3.75)
  
  Kiddie Bowl
  
  A small portion of beans, rice and taco beef ($3.50)
Drink Menu
- Blue Bonnet Margarita
  Phil's House Margarita*
  The original award-winning Blue Bonnet recipe featuring Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila served frozen or on the rocks
  
  Glass: $5.95
  
  Liter: $19.95
  The Perfect Margarita
  The perfect blend of Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila and Sauza Blue Silver Tequila with our award-winning mix
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  Sauza Grand Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila and Grand Marnier. Our most popular Margarita
  
  Glass: $7.95
  
  Liter: $26.00
  Blue Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila, blue curacao and our award-winning mix
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  El Presidente
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila with Presidente Imported Mexican Brandy - The #1 Selling brand in the world
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  Frozen Sauza Swirl
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila swirled with our house-made strawberry or raspberry puree
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  Italian Margarita
  A Blue Bonnet favorite! Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila with a float of amaretto. Delicious!
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  Cranberry Margarita
  House roasted cranberries and oranges provide a balance of sweet and tart with Sauza Blue Reposado
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  The Mango Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila, house made mango puree and Agave Nectar
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  Cointreau Versial Margarita
  
  Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and a splash of our special fruit juice. Served shaken and up in a martini glass or on the rocks ($7.50)
  
  Spiced Pear Margarita
  
  Our house margarita made with Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila, fresh seasonal pears and a hint of cinnamon ($6.50)
  
  Handmade Grapefruit Margarita
  
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila infused with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and agave nectar ($7.50)
  
  Sangria Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila infused with our home-made sangria. Served frozen or on the rocks
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  Habanero Margarita
  Our house margarita blended with agave nectar and orange habanero infusion or house made habanero puree. Sweet & spicy. Best served frozen
  
  Glass: $6.50
  
  Liter: $22.00
  Ginger Lime Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, fresh lirne and fresh ginger
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  Strawberry Basil Margarita
  Sauza Blue Reposado Tequila, house made strawberry puree, Cointreau and lime juice infused with fresh basil. Best served frozen
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  Cucumber & Fire Roasted Jalapeno Margarita
  Cool and refreshing with a touch of heat. Sauza Blue Silver Tequila
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $25.00
  Homemade Sangria
  Red wine and Brandy mixed with fresh fruit
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Liter: $23.00
- Blanco or Plata
  Hornitos Plata
  Shot: $6.00
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $24.00
  1800 Silver
  Shot: $6.00
  
  Glass: $7.50
  
  Liter: $24.00
  Milagro Silver
  Shot: $6.50
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Liter: $26.00
  Cazadores Blanco
  Shot: $6.50
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Liter: $26.00
  Tres Generaciones Plata
  Shot: $7.00
  
  Glass: $8.50
  
  Liter: $28.00
  Herradura Blanco
  Shot: $7.00
  
  Glass: $8.50
  
  Liter: $28.00
  Corralejo Blanco
  Shot: $7.50
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Liter: $30.00
  Patron Silver
  Shot: $7.50
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Liter: $30.00
  Corzo Silver
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
  Don Julio Silver
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
  Casamigos Blanco
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
- Reposado
  Hornitos Reposado
  Shot: $6.50
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Liter: $26.00
  1800 Reposado
  Shot: $6.50
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Liter: $26.00
  Cazadores Reposado
  Shot: $7.00
  
  Glass: $8.50
  
  Liter: $28.00
  Herradura Reposado
  Shot: $7.50
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Liter: $30.00
  Tres Generaciones Reposado
  Shot: $7.50
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Liter: $30.00
  Corralejo Reposado
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  $32.00
  Patron Reposado
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
  Corzo Reposado
  Shot: $8.50
  
  Glass: $9.95
  
  Liter: $34.00
  Don Julio Reposado
  Shot: $8.50
  
  Glass: $9.95
  
  Liter: $34.00
  Casamigos Reposado
  Shot: $8.50
  
  Glass: $9.95
  
  Liter: $34.00
- Anejo
  Hornitos Anejo
  Shot: $7.00
  
  Glass: $8.50
  
  Liter: $28.00
  Cazadores Anejo
  Shot: $7.50
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Liter: $30.00
  Herradura Anejo
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
  Tres Generaciones Anejo
  Shot: $8.00
  
  Glass: $9.50
  
  Liter: $32.00
  Corralejo Anejo
  Shot: $8.50
  
  Glass: $9.95
  
  Liter: $34.00
  Patron Anejo
  Shot: $8.50
  
  Glass: $9.95
  
  Liter: $34.00
  Corzo Anejo
  Shot: $9.00
  
  Glass: $10.50
  
  Liter: $36.00
  Don Julio Anejo
  Shot: $9.00
  
  Glass: $10.50
  
  Liter: $36.00
  Casamigos Anejo
  Shot: $9.00
  
  Glass: $10.50
  
  Liter: $36.00
- Hornitos
  Top Shelf Selection
  100% blue weber agave tequilas. Made with your choice of tequila. Enjoy any of our top shelf margaritas made with Grand Marnier, Chambord, or Cointreau
  
  $5.25
  
  No Ice Liters Please Add: $5.95
- Beverages
  Extra Large Sodas
  
  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper or Mt. Dew ($2.25)
  
  Horchata
  
  A traditional beverage from Mexico made with rice, flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with sugar. Served over ice ($2.50)
  
  Ice Tea
  
  Regular, Cinnamon or Raspberry ($2.25)
  
  Lemonade
  
  Regular or Cranberry ($2.25)
  
  Limeaid
  
  Regular or Strawberry ($2.25)
  
  Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers or Arnold Palmer
  
  ($2.50)
  
  IBC Root Beer by the Bottle
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Juice
  
  Orange, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Apple or Pineapple ($2.95)
  
  Milk
  Small: $1.25
  
  Large: $2.50
  Chocolate Milk
  Small: $1.50
  
  Large: $2.50
  Non-Alcoholic Margaritas
  
  Regular or Fruit Flavored ($3.50)
  
  Hot Coffee
  
  ($2.25)
  
  Hot Chocolate
  
  ($2.25)
  
  Hot Cinnamon Tea
  
  ($2.25)
  
  Horchata & Coffee
  
  Served Hot or Iced ($2.75)
Happy Hour
- Appetizers
  
  Nachos
  
  choose from chicken, ground beef, shredded beef or bean ($2.50)
  
  Fiesta Cheese Quesadilla
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Chili Con Queso
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Bean & Queso Dip
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Chicken Taquitos
  
  ($2.50)
- Mini Signature Tacos
  
  Beef Barbacoa
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Carnitas
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Eloy's Roasted Vegetable
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Pork Rajas
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Shredded Chipotle Pork w/ Raspberry Habanero Jam
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Crispy Ground Beef (Full Size)
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Crispy Shredded Chicken (Full Size)
  
  ($2.50)
- Tamales
  
  Sundried Tomato - Veggie
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Chicken w/ Sweet Corn
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Traditional Pork
  
  ($2.50)
- Margaritas
  
  Cranberry
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Ginger-Lime
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Orange Habanero
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Cucumber-Jalapeno
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Strawberry-Basil
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Fresh Mango
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Raspberry Habanero
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Grapefruit
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Spiced Pear
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Phil's House
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Perfect
  
  ($4.25)
- Beer
  
  Domestic Draft
  
  Blue Moon, Bud Light, Coors Light ($2.00)
  
  Imported Draft
  
  Negra Modelo, Dos XX Lager, Dos XX Amber, Tecate, Fat Tire ($2.75)
- Cordials
  
  Well Drinks
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Three Olives Blueberry
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Jim Bean Black Cherry
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Bacardi Oakheart
  
  ($2.00)
- Wine
  
  House Cabernet
  
  ($3.50)
  
  House Chardonnay
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Housemade Sangria
  
  ($4.25)
Kids Menu
- Main
  
  Beef Taco
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Bean & Cheese Burrito
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Bean Tostada
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Cheese Enchilada
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Cheese Quesadilla
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Chicken Quesadilla
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Hamburger
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Cheeseburger
  
  ($4.25)
  
  Kiddie Bowl
  
  A small portion of beans, rice and taco beef ($3.50)
  
  Three Chicken Taquitos
  
  ($3.75)

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