50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

“Best green chile on the planet! Try the chile relleno burrito smothered in green chile. Your life will never be the same.“

“Absolutely yes!!! Everything is amazing here, the vibe is incredible and very casual for a Michelin restaurant, the food is next level, and the price is so affordable I can see why they are booked out two months at a time! We sat at the bar and honestly was such a great experience watching them make the food and chatting with the servers & bartenders. You mustttttt get the sourdough tortillas. Everything we got including the cocktails were phenomenal and we got the sweet potato for dessert. The portions are way bigger than I expected, so you had to roll me out of there to get home. The sweet potato was even good cold as leftovers, and a nice treat after an amazing meal. The scallop was my favorite thing on the menu *chefs kiss* 100/10 we love! Also- go for HH before 5pm. The prices are incredible.“

“My experience was pretty excellent.
My service was pretty excellent also. I'm a Mos Def be back to sample more items from the menu. Parking situation sucks though so keep that in mind & check em out if you're ever in the neighborhood and holla at a “

“I've been here 3-4 times while traveling. Never had an issue. The nachos are really great. It's a big portion.

Dietary restrictions: There is risk for cross-contamination for those with Celiacs Disease like myself but I have not gotten sick eating here. :)“

“This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in Denver, I’ve been going here for a year and never once had an issue, food is always good, and I have order soups, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, combinations, I dine in and order to go! You will not be disappointed“

“I’m not sure how many times I’ve given 5 stars, but this restaurant deserves every one of them. The food was incredible! We tried a variety of dishes, including tamal de pato, ceviche, albóndigas, fish, chocolate ice cream, and more. Everything was outstanding, from the authentic flavors to the delicious sauces, moles, salsas, and fresh corn tortillas. I highly recommend this restaurant if you enjoy exceptional ethnic food—or if you’re open to expanding your palate!“

“Several times we visited. Menu are tasty and different. Friendly staff. Fair prices.“

“OMG!!! This little hole-in-the-wall was an accidental find. It was freaking amazing! I ordered a beef enchilada and who would've thought that potatoes and carrots in your enchilada was a thing, but it is and it was FREAKING AMAZING! I wish I didn't live 16 hours away because this is the only Mexican restaurant I'd visit.“

“Just had some truly amazing tacos! I’ll be a regular for sure!“

“Best Salsa on Earth! Everything here is great!“

“El sabor auténtico de Morelia Michoacán. El molcajete está súper rico,con su queso flameado y su chile toreado. El Choriqueso está súper delicioso. Todo estupendo. Karina nos atendió de maravilla“

“Most definitely the best tacos I’ve had 🔥 you have to try the barbacoa ones 🥹🤤 those are my favorite!!!“

“delicious food, you will not want to miss out.“

“The barbeccoa tacos were delicious not greasy but still moist enough to make the meat tasty👌“

“the food was fabulous and the service was 5 star but the dining was to dark to read the menus and way to close to other seating also way to loud to where you couldn't hear your other person when they talked you would have to literally raise your voice.....first time there prolly wouldn't return“

“Pésimo servicio, no te dan limones te los venden, exceso de grasa en la comida.“

“Hidden gem! This is my new favorite breakfast burrito in Colorado. The chorizo was on point! I got it with green chili inside. The mild and hot Sauces were a delicious addition but the burrito was so good on its own that you don’t even need them - Perfect for on the go. The owner’s son was working the counter and he was so friendly and we chatted for a while. The family’s heart is in this business. 11/10 experience.“

“Great happy hour options and menu filled with unique items. Aguas frescas are a refreshing nonalcoholic option. The pork al pastor taco is delicious and carnitas are flavorful. The plantains are great too. The chips are fresh and great for dips. The server was attentive and seemed knowledgeable about the menu. Accommodated a large party very well. Definitely recommend and look forward to visiting again.“

“Jason & the Dive Inn crew did a fantastic job hosting our 30th birthday party!! Jason reserved us the perfect space (about 40 ppl) with signs and all. Every worker was so friendly and diligent! We had the best night. THANK YOU for supporting us in DIVING INTO OUR 30’s! 😎“

“We got tacos de lengua, menudo, and a Juárez-style burger. The burger was a bit salty and a bit more avocado would’ve been great, but if you’re a big meat-eater go for it. It’s a cheeseburger with hot dogs, ham, bacon, jalapeños, and avocado. The tacos were good too and had good amount of meat in them, and the menudo was delicious! My only “but” with it is that I would’ve preferred tortillas rather than bread but that’s more of a regional/personal preference. Be sure to ask for extra limes! I’m happy they deliver and that it was fast. Will definitely order from them again!“

“Been eating at Santiagos since they had only one location!
Affordable, delicious, breakfast burritos. Different flavors each day.
Be sure to call ahead with any larger orders!
Still great after breakfast and very affordable.
Can't say enough about how much I love this place as someone in the service industry myself“

“I love the blue Bonnet Wonderful customer service“

“We have been dining at the Park Meadow location in LoneTree for a couple of years (about a total of ten times) as we live about 30+ miles away. So it is always a time we look forward to. Our experience in efficient friendly staff and awesome food has always been excellent. This is definitely the Mexican restaurant you would take out of town guests to.“

“Shout Out to Supreme Chicken on Colfax! Today I stopped in for lunch for the 2nd time and met Ricardo and his wife Rosa and their brother Marco. Family owned and so delicious - you must try or even order for take out. We ate in and Ricardo said business is ok and can't wait to open the patio! Remember this patio from previous restaurants, Solena, Firefly? I ordered the Burrito de Birria and one of the best burritos I have ever tasted! I told Ricardo I would post and he shared: Oh Sandra, we have Happy Hour everyday from 3 to 6pm and Taco Tuesdays! :) Here's the info: 5410 E. Colfax Ave (Grape) and 303.955.7367.“

“I had an issue thru ordering for delivery, the food never showed up, but after calling and talking to Patricia she was very kind and professional and we were able to get it all figured out. Food was delicious as always and Patricia was fantastic!“

“Nice folks, good vibe, good food. Don’t understand the reviewers who suggest the tacos are small, they are a fair bit larger than street tacos and even bigger if you get the homemade flour tortilla. The fried chicken was especially fantastic. Good vegan options also.“

“I love this place. Its so much better than Chipotle & Moe’s. The food tastes authentic/real. Its very reasonable prices. The guacamole is great. They have red & green jalapeño sauce. You can get red peppers & onions, green peppers & onions or both. The bar is very laid back. You can usually catch young people shooting the breeze or watching sports. The place is never packed but never empty. The staff is super friendly humble kind. They have an outdoor seating area at the one that I went to. Plenty of parking. I’m not so hot on trivia or drag queens. But its a very comfortable laid back environment. Safe for people of all ages. I usually get the quesadilla and I’m coming here from now on instead of Chipotle.“

“Ivy is the most amazing server ever ! She was prompt and great through our whole conversation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I celebrated my bday here w my friends and food, drinks and service was just perfect!!! Totally recommend ENCANTO!“

“Muy rica toda la comida, excelente servicio y Calidad a la parrilla se ha convertido en unos de mis lugares favoritos para comer !!“

“Excellent Mexican food! The #7 Chile Rellenos were perfect and thoroughly covered in delightful sauce. I really loved how much I could taste the peppers in both the sauce and the Rellenos. Both the green and red sauces are excellent and rich in flavor. The green sauce has just a touch of heat, but is very accessible. The red sauce was a delightful surprise as it almost reminded me of the deeper flavor of a molé sauce. I loved them both and enjoyed mixing them. I also enjoyed trying the hard and soft versions of the Rellenos, but would probably get the hard in the future since the crunch was excellent. The drinks and portion size is quite generous. Excellent value, excellent service. Also very clean bathrooms for paying customers. An easy 5 stars and high recommendation.“

“Now these are some great street tacos! Was absolutely delicious. Smothered burrito was so good and Green chili is amazing! Reasonably priced, super friendly staff and large portions. We will definitely be back!“

“It’s our new go to down in Denver! The food is great! We loved the salsa! Great tasting rice and all of the food! Music plays and is a popular selection of songs. The service is phenomenal!!!“

“My mom and sister have been talking about this food truck for a few months, but we have not been able to go because it is only open Friday through Sunday. After all the anticipation, I finally tried it, and I am happy to say all the hype was justified. In a city with good tacos, these are great tacos! In particular, the carne asada and tripa dorada tacos would feel at home on any street in Mexico City. And the street corn is also delicious. If you are in the Denver area, Tacos y Elotes Los Armandos is a must-try food truck!

Parking: Parking is available by driving through the pawn shop parking lot next door on Federal.“

“I loved the place, you feel at home, the food is excellent 💯 Mexican, as well as the customer service. I recommend the carnitas and al pastor quesadillas, in addition to the Smothered chicken burrito 😋 and for desserts they have the famous strawberries with cream and ice cream.

It is a must for your visit to Denver.

Kid-friendliness: It is a family establishment.“

“Excelente servicio, menú variado, definitivamente Les doy un rotundo y soberano 100!“

“Definitely authentic Mexican food 🥘 Owner taught us a few dances !!! Good stuff“

“the food here is amazing. the service is great and fast. this is our go to place from. now on.“

“Really good food. Some of the best tacos we’ve ever had!! We came on a Friday night and it was a 45 min wait…the wait was fine, but the food was lukewarm at best. Still amazing food, but bummed about it being almost cold given the wait and the cost.“

“sylvia the owner knows mexican food better than all of colorado, with a mezcal bar that is not easy to find - this place is great for tourists and native mexicans will agree - adelita's is the best food and best bar menu in all of denver, plus the owner is a really great friend to my community and has donated a lot of food to support my loved ones networks . I recommend this restaurant for it's flawless history, the atmosphere, and the large authentic menu which can be previewed online“

“This is my second time here. The staff or possibly owners who run the restaurant are attentive, friendly, and polite. The Beef stew was amazing! And the flavor was consistent from my first visit.“

“My boyfriend and friend went here to eat, because my friend absolutely loves this place! He said he eats at this restaurant at least 3 times a week. So my boyfriend and I decided to go with him and try it out, and I'm glad we did. The atmosphere was great, we ate outside on the patio and it was very well shaded and perfect for as hot as it was outside. The waiter was very nice and was very attentive to us. Each plate was under 15.00 and the food was very authentico!!! I really enjoyed this restaurant and I highly recommend it!! You won't be disappointed! The only thing that wasn't the best was trying to find a place to park. Other than that everything was amazing!“

“Staff is great and happy hour house Margs are even greater, oh the food is good too!“

“Wonderful food. Great drinks. Fast, friendly, and courteous staff. Been there twice and have not been disappointed in any way.“

“Corren did a great job. I came in with a high maintenance vegetarian and he offered great recommendations. Also saved me a few bucks by recommending a tall beer. Great service is hard to find but if you find yourself at torchies in Correns care you got it and more.“

“I’ve tried all the taco spots around Denver and Manuel Tacos is hands down the best. The green sauce is delicious on the pastor and asada tacos. Manuel is very friendly. I love coming here. The neighborhood wouldn’t be the same without him. You just can’t beat the prices either. There is a cooler with cold drinks for sale too.“

“Agradecida con el buen trato nos mostraron varias alternativas de bebida y nos dieron a probar todas súper rica 💕 Tan limpios y súper rica definitivamente volveremos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 le damos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Definitivamente uno de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos. La comida deliciosa, los cocktails los mejores, el ambiente y el servicio EXCELENTE!!! El joven mesero que nos atendió nos hizo sentir muy especiales a mi amiga y a mi con su atención, servicio y rapidez! El bartender nos preparó varios cocktails que pedimos del menú y todos estuvieron DELICIOSOS!! Lo que pedimos para cenar, estuvo rápida su preparación, llegó con su temperatura perfecta a nuestra mesa y estuvo EXQUISITA!!! Les doy 5 estrellas porque no se puede dar más. Solo como sugerencia, hagan saber a sus clientes que no se estacionen en el estacionamiento del restaurante de enseguida para que no se lleven el disgusto de salir y que no encuentren su carro porque se lo llevó la grua. De ahí en más, TODO PERFECTO!“

“BOMBBB FOOD. Every time I go this place never fails to disappoint. The owners, and staff in general are so nice. Amazing service, fresh food! I recommend los Tacos De Birria :) (ps Pic is a Steak Taco) Muchísimas Gracias por la comida!“

“We held our office Christmas party at El Jefe Restaurant in Denver this year in their "private" dining area. It was absolutely wonderful and all of our employees really enjoyed it! Jessie was so easy to work with in making the arrangements. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable and they gave us a lot of extras that made the whole experience fantastic! I would highly recommend booking a holiday or special event party at El Jefe, your guests will rave about your choice! Definitely 5 Stars!! Lorie Cramer, Ofc. Mngr., Extra Building Materials, Denver, CO“