Longmont favorite Summit Tacos is rolling into Boulder’s University Hill, staking out 1149 13th Street with signage already up and an August opening on the horizon. The Mexico City-inspired spot started life as a food truck in 2017 and landed its first brick-and-mortar at 237 Collyer Street in Longmont in 2019. Founders Edwardo Perea and Alejandro Rodriguez have since drawn a devoted crowd for their street tacos, pambazo, pozole, and a tight list of margaritas and Mexican beers.
Summit Tacos' website now lists the 1149 13th Street address and the August timeline, confirming the Hill as the planned second location. The owners’ journey in Longmont, from a 2017 food truck to a 2019 storefront, is chronicled in local coverage such as VoyageDenver. The move puts the taqueria a short walk from the University of Colorado campus and Pearl Street foot traffic.
Taking Over a Controversial Spot
The 13th Street address most recently housed Scrooge Sul, which gave up its liquor license after a spring settlement connected to a police investigation into reports of underage patrons and alleged drugging. The Denver Gazette reports the proprietor agreed not to seek a new Colorado liquor license for ten years as part of that deal. That recent history is likely to loom in the background as the new tenant works through permitting and build-out.
Menu And What To Expect
The Longmont Summit Tacos menu centers on Mexico City-style street food, with street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, and breakfast burritos, plus sides like esquites, queso, and guacamole, and sweets such as chocoflan and carlota. The restaurant also serves margaritas, palomas, and Mexican beers, offerings the owners say they plan to replicate in Boulder. Those items are listed on the online menu at Summit Tacos' menu.
What's Next
Local outlets report Summit Tacos did not immediately respond to inquiries about the Hill plans, and the company has not posted detailed hours or a firm opening date beyond its August target. WhatNow noted its reporters had not heard back from the owners at the time of publication, while Axios Boulder cites a city spokesperson who said the new business could apply for a liquor license if it chooses. Expect permitting and build-out filings to surface at city offices in the coming weeks before the Hill location officially opens its doors.
