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When you think of Aurora’s food scene, Mexican restaurants might come to mind first. But tucked inside one of the city’s most beloved family-owned spots, there’s a burger menu that’s been quietly building a devoted fanbase for over three decades. We’re talking about El Chubby’s, a place where the green chili flows freely and the…

Finding a restaurant that keeps both the kids happy and satisfies the adults? That’s the real parenting challenge. In Aurora, family dining doesn’t have to mean settling for bland chicken fingers or overpriced pizza. At El Chubby’s, we’ve been serving fresh, made-to-order Mexican food since 1990, and families have been a huge part of our…

We get it, after savoring Aurora’s best Mexican food, you might think the meal is over. But at El Chubby’s, we’ve saved the best for last. Our dessert menu is where family recipes meet pure indulgence, from hot churros rolled in cinnamon sugar to crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fried ice cream. Since 1990, our family has been…

If you’ve ever tasted truly exceptional green chili, you know the difference it makes. That first bite, rich, slightly smoky, with just the right amount of heat, can transform an ordinary meal into something memorable. At El Chubby’s Fresh Mexican Grill in Aurora, Colorado, we’ve been perfecting our green chili recipe since 1990, and our…

Since 1990, our family has been rolling tamales and simmering enchilada sauces using recipes passed down through generations. At El Chubby’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant in Aurora, Colorado, we don’t just serve Mexican food, we preserve a culinary tradition that connects our guests to authentic flavors many thought were lost to time. Our handmade tamales and…

There’s something deeply satisfying about a plate that gives you a little bit of everything. At El Chubby’s, we’ve been perfecting the art of combination plates since 1990, serving up fresh, made-to-order Mexican food that brings families together in Aurora, Colorado. Whether you’re torn between enchiladas and tamales or simply want to sample more of…

When temperatures drop in Aurora, Colorado, there’s nothing quite like a plate of authentic Mexican food to warm you up from the inside out. At El Chubby’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant, we’ve been serving hearty, made-to-order dishes since 1990, and winter is when our menu truly shines. From slow-simmered stews to sizzling carne asada, our family…

If you’ve spent any time in Aurora, Colorado, you’ve probably heard the name El Chubby’s mentioned whenever the conversation turns to Mexican food. And more specifically, you’ve likely heard someone rave about our carne asada. Since 1990, we’ve been serving up tender strips of steak grilled with jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes, and somewhere along the…

There’s a moment, right when the server sets down a plate and that first wave of green chili aroma hits you, when you know you’re about to experience something special. The burrito underneath is barely visible, blanketed in a thick, steaming layer of roasted green chili and melted cheese. This is the smothered burrito, and…

There’s a moment every morning at El Chubby’s on South Abilene Street when the line starts forming before the doors even open. Regulars know exactly what they’re here for, the #22 breakfast burrito. It’s not just another item on the menu. It’s become something of a legend in Aurora, Colorado, the kind of meal that…

When you bite into a perfectly smothered burrito or savor the warmth of a handmade tamale, you’re tasting more than just great food, you’re experiencing centuries of culinary tradition. At El Chubby’s, we’ve been serving up authentic Mexican flavors to the Aurora community since 1990, using recipes passed down through generations. But the story of…

When you’ve been serving the same community for over three decades, you learn a thing or two about what keeps people coming back. At El Chubby’s in Aurora, Colorado, we’ve watched families grow up at our tables, seen first-time visitors become regulars, and turned countless skeptics into devoted fans, all since 1990. And while our…