Regular Joe's Guide

Latest visit: Jan 2022 (Lone Tree - BB III)   First visit: Sometime early 1996 (Denver - BB II) Rude Dante informed us that the BB III has closed. Confirmed 12/1/23 to be that closure date. He has shared some thoughts "below the line" as it were. ---1/16/22 update (BB III) There was a time when the Brewery Bar was a Gold Star standard bearer. It's lost its luster a bit over the years. Not sure if that's the evolution of our taste buds, or that the recipes have changed slightly - or a little of both. This visit was at the III location, which has always been my least fave, but again I don't believe they deviate from the others. We had become fond of the IV location in Aurora that didn't survive. And we haven't been to the original II since we last lived in Denver full time (before 2003). The III is a welcoming spacious place, though it still seems old (see original review below). It's just south of County Line road, which means you're in the mask-fre...

First visit: Jun 2009 Over at Urbanspoon, I wish they offered a middle grade between "I like it" and "I don't like it". Judging from the relatively low score for Gutierrez, I'm thinking most of the "don't" votes may be more towards the middle. That's where we sit. This is fairly bland, safe, Mexican food. Gutierrez makes a big deal out of not being a chain. I think they do that because they ACT like a chain. Give us some spicy options! Put tequila in the margarita for crying out loud! But to say we didn't like it isn't fair either, as their basic salsa's are tasty - one containing that smooth texture that the Kansas taco chains are known for. The ground beef was heavily seasoned, though not overly tasty. The chicken is all white meat, and prepared very well. Hays is a great place to stop on the long journey to and from our other home in Denver on I-70. But I would recommend Taco Grande over Gutierrez. Next time, though, we...