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About
Authentic Mexican and Japanese Food in Ignacio, CO
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Monday - Saturday
6am-3pm, 4pm-8pm
Saturday
10am-3pm
Saturday
Closed
Breakfast
M-F 6am-11am
We’re now switching from Chownow to DoorDash for online orders. You can still choose pickup at checkout
Cuevas Tacos was founded in 2019 by Oscar and Claudia Cuevas, who started with a humble food truck. Since then, it’s become a beloved local staple, known for serving up some of the tastiest and most delicious Mexican street food in the entire Southwest.
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In 2023, the Cuevas family expanded their passion for great food with the opening of Taqueria Cuevas in Ignacio, Colorado. This cozy spot has quickly earned a reputation for its bold flavors, generous portions, and friendly vibe—and it's always buzzing with hungry, happy customers.
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From mouthwatering tacos and overstuffed burritos to tortas that are bursting with flavor, everything we serve is made with love and traditional ingredients. Don’t just take our word for it, come try it for yourself!
In 2025, they proudly rebranded to Cuevas Japamexican Food, bringing together the vibrant flavors of Japanese and Mexican cuisine. Their new identity reflects a commitment to innovation and culinary excellence, inviting you to experience a unique fusion like never before. Join up on this exciting journey as they continue to serve delicious dishes that celebrate both cultures.
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Menu
Tripa $4.5
Beef chiterlings.
Tacos
Served with onion and cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Al Pastor $3.5
Pork marinated in guajillo peppers served with onion, cilantro and pineapple on a corn tortilla.
Carne Asada $4.5
Grilled asada Beef.
Carnitas $3.5
Shredded braised pork with pico de gallo.
Lengua $4.5
Beef Tongue.
Panela Cheese $4
Grilled panela cheese, sautéed portabella mushrooms and onion topped with guacamole.
Taco Plate $16
3 street tacos with your choice of meat. Served with rice and beans. Additional charge for tripa and lengua.
Nopales $3
Beef Tongue.
Burritos
Choice of protein: Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chicken, Veggie: corn, nopales & sautéed portabella mushroom and onion.
Burrito $11
Rice, Beans, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Cheese, Sour Cream in a Seared Tortilla.
Burrito Bowl $14
Rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream in a bowl with your choice of protein.
Dr. Tim's Vegetarian $11
Rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, nopales, corn, and sauteéd mushrooms & onions.
Smothered Burrito $18
Rice, beans, meat wrapped in a flour tortilla and smothered with green chile sauce. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Favorites
Choice of protein: Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chicken, Veggie.
Quesadilla $14
Flour tortilla with cheese topped with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Your choice of protein.
Torta $13
A Mexican sandwich. Served on a bolillo roll Served with beans, lettuce, panela cheese, guacamole, pickled jalapeño and chipotle aioli. Your choice of protein.
Cheeseburger $15
Nachos $15
Tortilla chip nachos piled high with beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo. Your choice of protein.
Extras
Bacon $2
Avocado $2
Sauteed Mushroom $1
Carmelized onion $1
Fries $3
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James Ranch beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, and mayo on a toasted bun with fries
Appetizers
Chips & guacamole $8
Chips & salsa $6
Chips, salsa & guacamole $12
Loaded Fries $14
Fries fries, smothered and green chili, topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and your choice of protein. Al pastor, carnitas, carne asada +$1
Specials
Fish Tacos 2 for $10
Grilled fish on a corn tortilla with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and red candied onion.
Shrimp Tacos 2 for $10
Grilled shrimp on a flour tortilla with coleslaw, red candied onion, and chipotle aioli.
Chicken Tacos 2 for $8
Shredded chicken on a flour tortilla with coleslaw, candied onions and chipotle aioli.
Bowls $16
All bowls served over steamed rice, garnished with cucumber salad, homemade kimchi, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Sesame Chicken
Tempura, battered fried chicken tossed in sweet sesame sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled chicken covered with sweet teriyaki sauce with steamed veggies.
Spicy Chicken
Grilled chicken and steamed veggies, tossed in a sweet and spicy Japanese sauce.
Chicken Karaage
Fried chicken with spicy mayo and sweet Unagi sauce.
Katsu
Panko breaded, chicken or pork with tonkatsu sauce.
Tofu and Veggie
Stir fried, tofu, and veggies tossed in the savory Japanese sauce.
Kobe Beef Yakiniku +$2
Sautéed Kobe beef, mushroom, onion and tofu with special Yakiniku sauce. Add fried egg +$1.
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp, lightly, battered and deep-fried with spicy mayo and sweet Unagi sauce. 4 pc.
Fried Rice
Veggie $12
Chicken $14
Tofu $14
Shrimp $16​
Japanese Menu
Lunch & Dinner
Miso Soup $5
Soybean-based broth with seaweed, tofu and scallion.
House Salad $5
Mixed greens with carrots, daikon and cherry tomatoes with a ginger tofu dressing.
Edamame $7
Steamed soybeans, lightly salted. Spicy garlic edamame for $8.
Gyoza $8
Pan fried pork dumplings with spicy Ponzu sauce. 4 pc.
Veggie Egg Rolls $8
Fried egg rolls with sweet Thai chili sauce.
4 pc.
Steamed Buns $12
Two buns with pork belly glazed in sweet soy sauce, coleslaw, and candied red onion.
Crab Rangoon $8
Wonton wrapper filled with cream cheese, imitation, crab meat, carrots, celery, and onions with sweet Thai chili sauce.
Tempura $12
2pc Shrimp and 5pc assorted veggies, lightly, battered, and deep-fried.
Brussel Sprouts $12
Flash fried with Yuzu soy, Parmesan cheese, pomegranate seeds and fried jalapeño.
Squid or Chicken Kara age $9
Served with spicy mayo.
Calamari Fingers $12
Fried calamari fingers served with Thai chili sauce. 6pc
Entrées
6 ounces of protein in a sweet teriyaki sauce, spicy garlic, butter sauce or sweet, mushroom garlic butter sauce with assorted tempura veggies and one piece of shrimp. Steamed rice and miso soup or house salad.
Salmon $22
Steak $22
Calamari $22
Fried Tofu $18
Noodles
Add $3 to substitute chicken or seafood for pork on any ramen.
Tempura Udon $17
Udon based noodles with tasty dashi based broth topped with seaweed, scallions, fishcake, mushrooms, and togarashi served with shrimp and assorted veggie tempura.
Tonkatsu Ramen $17
Ramen noodles in a rich creamy bone broth with slow cooked pork belly mushroom scallions, fishcake and chili oil. Add fried egg for +$1.
Spicy Miso Ramen $17
Ramen noodles in spicy miso broth topped with slow cooked pork belly, mushroom, scallions, fishcake and chili oil. Add fried egg +$1.
Pork Kimchi Ramen $17
Ramen noodles in tonkatsu Bradfords saltine Finley, sliced pork belly, mushroom and kimchi topped with scallions fish cake and chili oil. Add fried egg for +$1.
Phở $14
Traditional Vietnamese soup with clear flavorful broth with rice noodles, rare steak, beef, meatballs, green onion, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, and lime on the side.
Yakisoba
Stir fried noodles and veggie with Japanese seasonings.
Veggie $13
Chicken $15
Tofu $14
Shrimp $16