Birdhouse
Erie, CO✓ Verified
Golden Hour verified May 2026
Caesar's Take
A spirited eatery paying homage to rum, tacos, and ramen. Downtown Erie's most distinctive restaurant concept by a significant margin. In-house tortillas made from Oaxacan heirloom corn masa, rum-forward cocktail program, ramen broths made from scratch, and a covered patio. Rated Best Overall and Best Food in Denver Suburbs on OpenTable with a 4.8 out of 5 from 235 reviews.
What to order
Curry ramen, chicken shio ramen, barbacoa tacos, sweet potato tacos, churros, and the Piña Colada ice cream. Rum cocktails are the backbone here, with the mango margarita and Moscow mule leading happy hour. Every taco uses in-house tortillas made from Oaxacan heirloom corn masa. Gluten-free broths and rice noodles available.
Patio
Covered patio plus rooftop bar. The rooftop is the standout outdoor feature. Downtown Erie location on Briggs Street.
More details
Signature move
Show up Sunday between 4 and 6pm for happy hour, order a $6 mango margarita and the barbacoa and sweet potato tacos at happy hour pricing, and follow it up with the curry ramen if you're still hungry.
Good to know
Closed Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday starting dinner-only at 4pm. Hours can shift between platforms, so double check before planning a weekday lunch run. Reservations are smart, especially on weekends. Sunday happy hour runs 4. 6pm; for the rest of the week, call ahead.
Happy Hour
Sun 4-6pm (full weekly schedule not published)
Specials
- $6 mango margarita
- $6 plain margarita
- $6 Moscow mule
- Discounted barbacoa and sweet potato tacos
- (Specific details from a single detailed customer review — full HH menu not published on official site)
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