Adam and Krista
This is the second Federales we have visited, the first being in Denver, RiNo district. We didn’t realize it was the same when we arrived, but as soon as we did, we realized it was the same and were reminded of how spicy the food was during our visit to Denver. We decided to give it another try. We arrived right before noon on a Friday, and the place was completely empty. This is a large place, with a very large bar, so it is a good option if you do not have reservations on a busy day. We sat at the bar, and were promptly greeted by the bar tender, ordered two beers, and chips and salsa arrived quickly. Their chips are seasoned, but not overly seasoned. The salsa leans more medium spice level but has a good flavor and is chunkier. My wife and I each ordered two tacos, pork and pineapple, barbacoa chicken, and baja (fish), and a side of rice and beans. The food arrived quickly, was presented well, and the tacos were full. The tortillas were too thick for us. As we remembered, the food was spicy, including rice and beans. I can tolerate high levels of heat, so it was fine for me, but my wife found it too spicy. If you could have some options on spice level, this place could be five stars. The outdoor area would be nice during warmer days, and the bar and restaurant are very big.
