Karmadillos

Great food. Kids burrito for $3 was a full size burrito. Probably the best deal. I had a veggie and beef tacos. The beer was okay but the veggie flavor were amazing. Nice outside seating area. Only a few tables inside. They did have a highchair outside already.

Best tamales I've ever had! and I've been to all 50 states and 57 countries. The weather and indoor atmosphere were perfect. The place is high on a hill so it has a cool view, too. Will be back for more. Check out their fun signage:

Best mexican food in town, unique flavors and a great staff and atmosphere!

The food is excellent with great outdoor seating and attentive staff. I am already anticipating my next lunch with friends or family here!

Just outside Last Chance Gulch. 5 min by foot. The nachos were excellent.

A surprise. Very good food, prepared well. Despite Google, it does have dine in. Even with the brewery not open it has an excellent clientele. My favorite remains the smothered burrito and the green chili pork soup. We have not been back enough to try the bowls. I am not a big fan of street tacos, but their tacos are average. Good, but nothing really special. Both their red and green sauce are very good. They have earned their business. It is not cheap by any means, but it is tasty so we return often.

I love going here, it really never disappoints. Actually that's a lie, one time they were out of salad and so I couldn't eat their taco salad, it was a sad day. That being said, I had their delicious enchiladas with the red sauce. I've never ventured to try anything else than their chicken but I've never heard anyone complain over their meal. I highly recommend their wine margarita, with a salted rim of course. The beans they have are incredible and in all honesty I could eat those alone for a meal, so yummy. This place is small so winter months it can be crammed. If you can make it on a warmer day then do so and make use of their outdoor seating. They even have shade so you don't get a sunburn. The owner is there a lot and he's a super guy, always making rounds to see if everyone is satisfied with their meal. Love this place.

Great food. Spectacular views​. Very secluded and accessible by either a tall staircase or the steep Readers Alley with a few shallow steps. Not readily wheelchair accessible. Most of the seating is outdoors on patio. Be aware that they are closed on Sundays and Mondays as well as for about an hour between 2 & 3 PM to switch to dinner. Expect to pay a moderate ~$20 for two to eat here -- meals, sodas, and a shared appetizer. The salsa is incredibly​ good. The soda is a buck more than expected, but free endless refills. Staff is friendly and courteous.

Rare to find authentic southwestern Mexican flavors in Montana, this place is just that. Every dish, even simple dishes such as vegetarian cheese Enchiladas is given attention and care as to make it flavorful and real-home cooked taste. Make sure to add rice to your dish as it also unique and interesting.

Great and friendly staff and owner for every visit. Authentic Southwestern flavors and one of only a few locations in Helena to find a cold Shiner Bock beer. Definitely recommend visiting this place if you are Downtown. A great deck with a view when the weather is right.

Fantastic food, the pork tacos along with the chips and salsa made for a perfect dinner. They ran out of a few options such as chicken and a few beers, but everything was great. The food has a bit of a kick but leaves a pleasant burn.

Perched in a historical corner of Helena, this little southwestern food joint is a fun place to eat. The staff was friendly, the food was very tasty, and (when we went) there were few people. The outside seating is nice, and the place has a lot of personality.

It can be a little awkward to find this place the first time you go, since it's up on top of the hill overlooking the library and Reeder's Alley. It's a beautiful view from the patio, though, and the food is delicious--well worth a minute or two of confusion. (Or you can do what I did: take a regular out to lunch and they'll show you the way!)

I had a good experience at Karmadillos. This was my first time here; I had the days’ special, 2 tacos & pozole soup. It was all very good food. The people that help me were very nice too.

What a great find! The atmosphere is awesome, the people are very friendly, and the tacos were fantastic. Don't pass through Helena without stopping in here, and if you are lucky enough to live in Helena and have never been here you have been missing out!

One of our favorite spots. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food. Especially on Fridays for the shrimp. Make sure you get the word of the day from their Facebook page for free chips and salsa.

Stopped here on our yearly vacation after a long day in the mountains.... food was great.... owner was friendly and it was clean and tidy..... again food was good. I would go back if I am ever in that part of the country.

Excellent little mexican food tucked away from the bustling streets. It's even positioned up the back hill a bit, but don't let that deter you. You get a great view of downtown Helena as you enjoy your meal on their front deck.

It was a truly wonderful experience! The owner was very cordial and the food was delicious! I will go there every chance I get! Mind you it's 90 miles away but well worth it!

Such a great place to eat at any time of the year. I take every visitor I have here because I know they'll not only be blown away by the great food, but by the beautiful view from the deck.