Taqueria Cuevas — JapaMex Fusion Restaurant in Ignacio, CO
MON–FRI · 7AM–3PM & 4PM–8PM · SAT 10AM–3PM 355 GODDARD AVE, IGNACIO · (303) 359-3051
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Ignacio, Colorado · Since 2019

Two cuisines.One kitchen.Zero rules.

JAPAMEX FUSION RESTAURANT

Authentic Mexican street food meets Japanese comfort cooking — under one roof, from one chef. Twenty years of Japanese kitchen craft and the Mexican recipes Oscar grew up on, on the same menu, the same plate, the same heart.

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Taqueria Cuevas patio at dusk with string lights and open signs
4.7 ★98 Google Reviews
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Our Story

It started with a food truck.

Oscar Cuevas spent over twenty years learning his craft in a Japanese kitchen and he never stopped cooking the Mexican food he grew up on. In 2019, Oscar and Claudia opened their first food truck. Word spread fast. By 2023, they'd opened the brick-and-mortar Taqueria Cuevas right here in Ignacio.

Today, the truck still rolls to farmers markets and wineries. The restaurant is where a perfectly grilled al pastor taco and a bowl of tonkatsu ramen come from the same hands, the same heart, and the same obsession with doing it right.

20+Years in Japanese Kitchens
4.7★Across 98 Reviews
#1Local on Google
What is JapaMex?

Two cuisines, no compromises.

JapaMex isn't fusion as a gimmick. It's two cuisines Oscar mastered, served honestly on the same menu. The al pastor is real al pastor. The tonkatsu ramen is real tonkatsu ramen. One chef, both traditions, no shortcuts.

Order a torta and a katsu bowl at the same table. Get the smothered burrito with a side of gyoza. Most of our guests do — and that's exactly the point.

La Cocina Mexicana

Street tacos, burritos, tortas, smothered green chile. Authentic recipes from Oscar's roots.

The Japanese Kitchen

Tonkatsu ramen, katsu, donburi, izakaya plates. Twenty years of training, every plate.

Mexican street tacos at Taqueria Cuevas Mexican
Japanese food at Taqueria Cuevas Japanese
Shrimp and fish specialty tacos with pickled red onion
Worth Coming Back For

Specials that steal the show.

Grilled shrimp, fish, and chicken specialty tacos with house chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and candied red onion. Bright, fresh, and the kind of thing you'll bring a friend back to try.

★★★★★

People keep coming back.

4.7 stars · 98 Google reviews · 5.0 on Facebook
★★★★★

My family really enjoyed this little gem in Ignacio. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming — the carne asada tacos and the teriyaki were both excellent.

Tara S. · Google
★★★★★

Yummy food — both the Mexican and Japanese — with wonderful service. Kind waitress with great recommendations. Would visit again!

Indigo A. · Google
★★★★★

Meets all my expectations. A reliable favorite we keep coming back to.

Paula D. · Google
Frequently Asked

Good questions.

The things folks ask before their first visit.

What is JapaMex Fusion?
JapaMex Fusion is the cooking style at Taqueria Cuevas, where Mexican street food and Japanese comfort cooking are served side by side. Chef Oscar Cuevas trained for over 20 years in Japanese kitchens and grew up cooking Mexican food. The menu features authentic dishes from both traditions — like al pastor tacos and tonkatsu ramen — prepared by the same chef in the same kitchen. It's not about mixing the cuisines on the plate; it's about doing both, honestly.
Where is Taqueria Cuevas located?
355 Goddard Ave, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. Plenty of parking out front. You can call (303) 359-3051 to order.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday: 6am – 3pm & 4pm – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 6am – 11am
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian options include the Veggie Burrito Bowl, Tofu & Veggie Bowl, Panela Taco, Nopales Taco, Tofu Fried Rice, Fried Tofu Entrée, and Veggie Yakisoba. Most burritos and bowls can be made with veggies or tofu in place of meat — just ask.
Do you deliver?
Yes. You can order online for delivery or pickup. You can also call (303) 359-3051 to place a pickup order directly — sometimes it's faster.
Is the Cuevas food truck still around?
Yes. The Taqueria Cuevas truck still rolls to farmers markets, wineries, and private events around the Four Corners area. The Ignacio restaurant opened in 2023 but the truck operation continues. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to know where we'll be next.
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Location355 Goddard Ave
Ignacio, CO 81137
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HoursMon–Fri · 7am–3pm & 4pm–8pm
Saturday · 10am–3pm
Sunday · Closed
Breakfast M–F · 7am–11am
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JapaMex Fusion in Ignacio, Colorado. Where Mexican street food meets Japanese comfort cooking — under one roof since 2019.

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355 Goddard Ave
Ignacio, CO 81137

(303) 359-3051
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