La Luz Mexican Grill – Mexican
Bathed in the warmth of its namesake light, this vibrant morning destination invites guests to wake up to the bold, sun-drenched flavors of the Southwest. The kitchen transforms the first meal of the day into a festive celebration, where steam rises from overstuffed breakfast burritos and golden yolks mingle with the smoky heat of Santa Fe-style green chile. Whether diving into a plate of sauce-drenched enchiladas or sharing a mountain of breakfast nachos, diners find a spirited atmosphere that turns every morning into a flavorful escape.
140 Boardwalk Drive, Fort Collins CO 80525 http://laluzmexicangrill.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, atkins, high-fiber, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, gerd, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, candida, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday - Friday
- 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests focus heavily on the service standards and food preparation transparency, noting that the interaction with the staff defines the overall dining experience. While specific menu favorites are not currently highlighted, reviewers emphasize the importance of
Menu
- Breakfast Burrito - $14.29: Two eggs scrambled with potatoes, cheese, and salsa fresca wrapped in a tortilla with choice of protein smothered with chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Small Breakfast Burrito - $7.99: Potato, eggs, cheese and green chile inside. Choice of Bacon, Chorizo, Steak or Veggie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Santa Fe Style Breakfast Enchiladas - $13.29: Layered corn tortillas and cheese, smothered with choice of chile, served with two fried eggs on top of choice of beans or potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggsadilla - $13.99: Two scrambled eggs inside a cheese quesadilla with protein. Served with a side of salsa Fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Tacos - $12.29: Two tacos on choice of tortillas with two fillings. Topped with cheese and salsa Fresca. Served with a side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fajita Omelet - $13.99: Three egg omelets with cheese, grilled bell peppers, and onions with filling. Served with choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Atomic Omelet - $14.99: Three egg omelets with steak, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, and salsa Fresca. Served with choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chile Relleno Omelet - $13.99: Chile relleno inside of an omelet. Served with sour cream, salsa verde and smothered with red or green chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Nachos - $13.99: Homemade tortilla chips topped with Monterey Jack, salsa Fresca, and two eggs with choice of protein, smothered in red or green chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.29: Two eggs any style on corn tortillas smothered with chile and topped with melted cheese. Served with a side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggs Divorcio - $13.29: Two eggs any style on corn tortillas with cheese, one smothered with green chile, one smothered with red chile. Served with choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fajita Eggs - $13.99: Two eggs any style served on tortilla strips with meat, grilled bell peppers, and onions smothered with chile Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mexican Steak & Eggs - $13.99: Two eggs any style served with steak and choice of side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Migas - $12.29: Two eggs scrambled with salsa Fresca, cheese, corn, and tortilla strips. Served with black beans and flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cornmeal Pancakes - $10.59: Three cornmeal pancakes sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Weekday Breakfast Burrito - $6: Potatoes, eggs, cheese and vegetarian green chile inside. Choice of Bacon, Chorizo, Steak or Veggie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fish Salad - $14.99: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Salad - $14.99: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Steak Salad - $13.99: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Salad - $13.69: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $12.69: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mahi Mahi Salad - $16.99: Romaine lettuce, tortilla cup of black beans, cheese, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- 2 Tacos Plate - $12.99: Two big tacos on choice of tortillas, cheese, spicy onions, lettuce, and salsa fresca with choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3 Tacos Plate - $15.99: Three big tacos on choice of tortillas, cheese, spicy onions, lettuce, and salsa fresca with choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 2 Fish Tacos - $12.99: Grilled fish with salsa Blanca, cheese, spicy onions, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 3 Fish Tacos - $15.99: Grilled fish with salsa Blanca, cheese, spicy onions, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 2 Mahi Mahi Tacos - $15.99: Grilled Mahi Mahi with salsa blanca, cheese, spicy onion, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 3 Mahi Mahi Tacos - $17.99: Grilled Mahi Mahi with salsa blanca, cheese, spicy onion, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 2 Veggie Tacos - $11.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, cheese, spicy onions, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- 3 Veggie Tacos - $13.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, cheese, spicy onions, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- 2 Carne Asada Tacos - $12.99: Citrus Lime marinated steak, onion, cilantro, guacamole, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 3 Carne Asada Tacos - $15.99: Citrus Lime marinated steak, onion, cilantro, guacamole and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 2 Al Pastor Tacos - $12.99: Grilled Spicy Pork, pineapple, onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 3 Al Pastor Tacos - $14.99: Grilled Spicy Pork, pineapple, onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Street Taco - $3.99: Mini chicken taco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Enchiladas - $14.99: Spicy chipotle tomato sauce, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheese and Spinach Enchiladas - $12.99: Spicy chipotle tomato sauce, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Spinach & Shrimp Enchiladas - $15.99: Spicy chipotle tomato sauce, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fish Enchiladas - $15.99: Spicy chipotle tomato sauce, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- La Luz Combo Enchiladas - $13.99: Chile relleno enchilada, spicy chipotle tomato sauce, cilantro lime rice, pinto beans, lettuce, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fish Plate - $15.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak Plate - $15.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Carnitas Plate - $15.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Plate - $14.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Veggie Plate - $14.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chile Rellenos Plate - $13.99: Smothered with red chile served with rice and pinto beans, lettuce, salsa fresca, and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fajita Plates - $16.99: Choice of carnitas, carne asada, chicken, fish, or shrimp. With cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mahi Mahi Plate - $17.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fish Quesadilla - $15.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, grilled fish, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $15.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, shrimp, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak Quesadilla - $14.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, steak, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak Fajita Quesadilla - $15.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, fajita veggies, steak, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Carnitas Quesadilla - $13.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, carnitas, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Quesadilla - $13.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, chicken, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach & Black Bean Quesadilla - $13.99: Flour tortilla with cheese, spinach, black beans, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Bean or Cheese Quesadilla - $12.99: Flour tortilla with cheese and choice of beans, guacamole and salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Gourmet Burrito - $12.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, salsa fresca, cheese or sour cream and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Fajitas Burrito - $12.99: Grilled bell peppers and onions, cheese, guacamole, salsa fresca, cilantro lime, no beans, and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Potato Burrito - $12.99: Lightly fried potatoes, cheese, ranch dressing, salsa fresca, and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Atomic Burrito - $15.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, sour cream, onions, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, jalapenos, salsa fresca, chicken, and steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Garden Burrito - $12.59: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, guacamole, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bean Burrito - $12.29: Choice of beans, cilantro lime rice, cheese, and salsa fresca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chile Relleno Burrito - $12.99: Crispy style chile relleno with pinto beans, rice, sour cream, and salsa Verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Al Pastor Burrito - $12.99: Flour tortilla with spicy pork, cilantro, onions, cilantro lime rice, pineapple, and black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Del Mar Atomic Burrito - $16.99: Black beans, rice, cabbage, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca, cheese, salsa Blanca, jalapenos, fish, and shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pesto Chicken Burrito - $12.99: Black beans, cilantro lime rice, salsa fresca, and chicken with poblano chile pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Chips & Salsa - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Cup of Guacamole - $4.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Chips & Guacamole - $6.69 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Side of Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Side of Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Large Bowl of Rice & Beans - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Veggies - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Kiddy Bean Burrito - $5.99: Pinto beans and cheese, no salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Kiddy Chicken Burrito - $6.99: Pinto beans and cheese, no salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Kiddy Steak Burrito - $6.99: Pinto beans and cheese, no salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Kiddy Quesadilla - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kiddy Single Taco - $5.99: On a flour tortilla, no salsa or onions Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Fodmap
- Kiddy Chips & Melted Cheese - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Homemade Cookie - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sopapilla - $4.99: Served with cinnamon sugar and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros - $5.99: Served with chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fountain Coke - $3.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Tea
- Mexican Coke - $4.5
- Lacroix - $2.5: Sparkling waters
- Chocolate Milk - $2.5
- Orange Juice - $2.5
- Izze - $3: Sparkling drink
- Jarritos - $4.5: Mexican Beverage
- Homemade Lemonade - $3.99
- Horchata - $4.99
- Micro Brew Draft Beer - $4: Dine-in only special
Frequently Asked Questions about La Luz Mexican Grill
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for La Luz Mexican Grill.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly Mexican grill offers a spirited atmosphere and diverse menu highlights like cornmeal pancakes and breakfast nachos suitable for families.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Despite a budget-friendly menu with extensive dietary options, this Mexican restaurant holds a low 1.0/5 rating focused on service standards.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Large Bowl of Rice & Beans and Eggs Divorcio both accommodate multiple diets, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and pescatarian requirements.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant specializes in Southwest-style breakfast celebrations featuring Santa Fe-style green chile, breakfast nachos, and over thirty diverse dietary options.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews highlight significant concerns regarding service standards and food preparation transparency, contributing to the restaurant's 1.0/5 average rating.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly Southwestern breakfast dishes and extensive dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free will enjoy this vibrant morning destination.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include breakfast burritos, Santa Fe style breakfast enchiladas, eggsadillas, breakfast tacos, fajita omelets, and breakfast nachos.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include breakfast burritos, Santa Fe style breakfast enchiladas, eggsadillas, breakfast nachos, huevos rancheros, and the atomic omelet.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided information does not include a specific street address, but the restaurant features Southwest flavors and Santa Fe-style cuisine.