Bistro Mariposa

Reviews

• CF

  Cody Fleck

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  Excellent food excellent service excellent atmosphere
• RN

  Ruby Nunez

  Feb 14, 2026
  2.0
  We have been loyal customers of Monarch, even before their renovations and it is really disappointing. I get that some days are very busy, especially holidays but at least be honest about the expected wait times for the buffet. Yes, you'll prioritize hotel and VIP guests but don't tell people it will be a two-hour wait, and then it turns the wait is more than double, almost triple the time...
• AB

  Amanda Boyce

  Feb 9, 2026
  5.0
  What an experience! The food was delicious, service was efficient, and pleasant. It was an upscale restaurant and the prices well appropriately selected for the meal. The blue corn beef tacos were a little spicy and sweet. The pork tacos were savory, and both the pork and beef were cooked to perfection! Both salsas were delicious, I even started to mix them together to make a 3rd salsa that was also delicious! Over this was a great way to celebrate a birthday in Blackhawk and a must dine at restaurant. Make sure to make your reservations, it is quick and easy to do.
• BF

  Belen Flannery

  Feb 7, 2026
  3.0
  The food at Bistro Mariposa was really good, everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Unfortunately, the overall experience at the hotel was pretty mid, mainly because of the manager, Jose. We were seated next to a very large party (around 15 people), and when we politely asked to move tables, he told us we could move the stuff ourselves and said Saturdays are crazy. I understand it can be busy, but there were plenty of open tables, and we still ended up having to move everything on our own. Having a larger party nearby shouldn’t mean we’re treated poorly. Huge shoutout to our server TJ, he was AMAZING. He helped us move everything, checked in multiple times to make sure we were comfortable, and truly turned our experience around after the awkward interaction with the manager. TJ made the night 10 times better. Thank you, TJ!
• VS

  Vicente Lorenzo Sanchez

  Feb 1, 2026
  3.0
  Frequent visitor to Monarch and Mariposa. However, last nite’s visit (Sat) left me with one thought “victim of their own success”. Reservations are a must at end of week. I sadly didn’t have one. Wait was over an hour, even for bar seating, despite fully 25% of tables empty or “reserved” and plenty of staff running around chaotically. Seated at bar; largely ignored by bartenders busy feeding cocktails to three large tables. No chips and salsa offered; not even to the two other couples seated at bar. They certainly took care of the larger parties. Enjoyed the tacos, but drink refills and check-ins didn’t happen. I know they get busy, but this lack of service was deplorable. I guess if you have a large, expensive party, they will do everything for you; party of two? Appears the casino floor isn’t the only place where you need luck.

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