A95RP installment 1: Lunada Eatery & Cantina (MOVED)

Update January 2022: Moved to Longmont.

Lunada's theme is "delicious southwest cuisine with a Colorado twist." We had dined here once last winter, and I had once been to the old location on South Boulder Road, but that was a while ago. Our server, Angelica, recognized us and told us she follows the RP reports. Thanks, Angelica! That was so nice to hear, and a first for me! It was quiet on a Sunday night, possibly because of the holiday season. We sat in a back corner by the windows and enjoyed the colorful interior and pleasant lighting.

We asked Angelica, who has worked at Lunada for four years, what she recommended, and we each picked one of her favorites: the smothered burrito for G and the enchiladas de camaron for me. I could tell that the corn tortillas were made in house, which Angelica confirmed, and she said the flour tortillas are house-made too. The smothered burrito was larger than even G's head, and he said it was "de-LISH--and you can quote me on that!" I liked the shrimp enchiladas very much; the rich, creamy sauce was moderately spicy , decadent, and a little salty (I like salt, so no worries for me), and everything on the plate tasted lovely. It was a little pricier than most of the other menu items but worth it.

We also had a side of scrumptious plantains that came to the table piping hot from the fryer, and we finished with a churro that was cut into sections and served with chocolate dipping sauce. Angelica said the dessert menu varies depending on what the chef was able to make that day. We'll definitely be back!

House margarita: tasty!

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Enchiladas de camaron: corn tortillas, shrimp, spicy cream sauce, cheese, black beans, achiote rice, queso fresco, crema, and pico de gallo

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The side of fried plantains was a highlight!

Churro with chocolate dipping sauce

The decor. That's Angelica coming out of the kitchen at lower left.