Karmadillos Soutdwestern Cafe in Helena

Delicious Mexican food!

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

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:

Fantastic views from outside deck overlooking Reeders Alley. Delicious food, try the burrito bowls!

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.

Fantastic food and great staff. I'm here every Friday for the shrimp!

Nice relaxing spot to have a beer

The only place in Montana you'll find New Mexico's hatch green chili! I will most definitely return when I am back in town.

Such consistency. One of the rare treats in the area, now in East Helena, with a panoramic view of the vast southern mountains. It's a definite must for Southwestern cuisine. Now with table service!

Super charming area. Good views and a great quesadilla! will be back

What a great place! Food. Atmosphere. Staff. It was such a super cool spot! We loved it and can't wait to go back.

Friendly staff and solid food. I have higher expectations for Mexican food but for Montana, it wasn't bad. Wish I would have tried the enchiladas. Can't go wrong with the chips and salsa here.

Glad we found it and it's much more convenient now. Always great food and friendly service.

Service was great and food was good. Definitely not authentic Mexican food.

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.

On a Tuesday they sold out of all meats lol... I ate vegetarian from here and it was amazing! Well worth the trip no matter what is on the menu!

Good food and neat location. Largely self service. Dogs allowed on patio.

Good service and food. Portions are very large (too much)A Mexican restaurant with out beer....come on . I assume that it will be a showcase for the brewery

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.

Amazing food; go especially on Fridays so you can get shrimp and burrito smothered in cheese sauce. Down home joint. The owner is friendly.

Very nice. Great food in a intimate setting. Does have outdoor eating as well Would definitely come back

Food was real good. Loved the deck and the scenery/atmosphere

Karmadillos has one of the, if not the most unique location in Helena. Sitting right on the top corner of Reeder's Alley, diners have a fantastic view of historic downtown and surrounding mountains. But, I wasn't too impressed with the food. I ordered the special, which was some sort of mix of chicken, beef, pork, and buffalo on a bed of rice and topped with salsas. Flavor was okay, but the rice was extremely under cooked. There was a bottle on the table with a warning label on it, letting the consumer know that the contents are not ketchup. Okay, it must be salsa/hot sauce then? I wish they would have warned me about the heat level instead. That stuff must be made with ghost peppers or something, because it was too intense for me.

I liked this place overall. I tried the enchiladas and the shrimp burrito. Both were good. They serve some Mexican beers along with some local brews.There is outdoor seating with nice views.

The restaurant was in a pretty cool location. It could have been nice.. but wasn’t. As soon as we walked up the waitress was smoking a cigarette right outside the door. While we were ordering the only two people who worked there were gossiping about their drama. We were hoping that the reviews meant the food would be good.. WRONG! The sauce on my enchiladas tasted like dish soap and even though I asked for chicken I got pork. The food was disgusting. The salsa was nothing to brag about either. If i could have given them zero stars i would have. Find somewhere else to eat.

Great place..really nice people who gave us good travelling advice..much appreciated :-) Also nice cold beers and good food!

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.

Food was delicious. Pork verse enchilada was pure yum!

Amazing flavors, awesome deck!

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.

Great little spot hidden away in Helena, Montana.

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!

Great food. Great location. Friday special shrimp burrito/enchiladas are a must.

This was the absolute worst restraunt i have ever ate at, i have never left a review in my life but i felt I had to warn anyone who might think of going here. The food is over priced and my chicken enchiladas made me so sick I lost my entire weekend. Not to mention the staff are extremely rude!!!!!!!! I would highly recommend you go anywhere but here!!! Not to mention you pay before you are served thats 35$ for two people eating plus tip that I will never get back.

I liked it. It's a hole in the wall but man is it good. We were on the way there and as soon as we got in the car, an infomercial came up on the radio so it was destiny.

Some of the best tacos in town, unique spices and flavors make this a must anytimenI am in East Helena.

Amazing how much food they can crank out of that tiny kitchen. Really tasty! Impressive variety of hot sauces at the table. I tried 'em all. Will definitely be back...

Cute, laid back eatery with awesome outdoor deck seating.

Food and staff are amazing! Thanks for a great experience on a snowy day!

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.

Great Mexican food and the staff accommodated all of are food allergies. Plus it still tasted great.

Great food!! Best mexican place in montana

Absolutely amazing smothered burrito and shrimp enchiladas. "mind blowing, existence shattering, altering my universe". If you thinking am exaggerating you need to go and get some! Reasonably priced too :)

Great food in a very cool part of town that has its own small village feel. Nice views from the outdoor seating including a fire pit, and friendly staff, make this a great spot!

This place was sooo good and the Canadian girl was super sweet, the food is sooo relish and big nice plates

Great food, great service and a great view! One of my favorite Helena restaurants located in historic reeders alley.

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

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!

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.

I was extremely disappointed with the food, service and location. You can honestly get a more authentic and homestyle Mexican meal at taco bell and I do not say that lightly. The food is straight out of a can with zero flavor or authenticity. I do not usually rate places this way but if I can save at least one person from wasting their time or money then it is worth it. I cannot stress enough how terrible the food or service is and the location certainly leaves a lot to be desired. Not worth a trip at all.