50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

“Definitely disappointing. The food at Alma Fonda Fina is flavorful, with standout dishes like the smoky tuna tostada, tacos, and frijoles. The cocktails were well-crafted too. However, the service was disappointing—our server only checked on us once, and no one asked if we wanted another drink. Let me say this again: we had one drink the whole time and this wasn't something we wanted. The seating was also uncomfortable, with my partner getting bumped repeatedly by passersby. While the food was good, the overall experience didn’t live up to Michelin star expectations. With better service and seating, it could shine, but right now, it feels more like a Bib Gourmand spot.

Edit: went again and everything was great. Though they tried to sit us in one of those middle tables. But honestly, I dont know what they hype is about. Definitely a 4 star for something that is difficult to get reservations for.“

“Spectacular: A++++
One of the best, most creative, delicious Mexican meals we have ever had. We were able to walk in at 4pm for two seats at the bar since reservations are very difficult to get. Service could not have been warmer, sweeter, or more helpful. Thank you, Christina! The tuna tostadas are transcendent!“

“Visited encanto from Houston Tx. 2 days ago. Highly recommend. The whole staff was very welcoming, drinks and food was great. Atmosphere was also great“

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

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

“This is my first time eating in at Torchy's, before it was delivery. Their food is really good. I just enjoy it. I have been dreaming about the Fried Avocado taco since I got it in September and it didn't disappoint. I also got the Trailer Park and it was similarly incredible. The staff were friendly. I will absolutely be back.“

“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.“

“The food was delicious, although I must admit it’s hard to truly impress me with cuisine alone. What absolutely stood out, however, was the service—100%. Coming from the restaurant industry myself, I can confidently say this was top-tier hospitality.

We were amazed by the atmosphere! The entire team works in perfect harmony, creating an unforgettable experience. From the very first moment, you feel right at home. Every request was heard, and every wish was thoughtfully fulfilled.

This restaurant is a true gem—where exceptional service meets an inviting atmosphere.“

“Juanita was Amazing! Very attentive while serving many customers. Super sweet. Checked my ID again, when my CC asked her too 🩵. She has had a fabulous attitude with everyone she's interacted with. Food was quick, great service! Haven't tasted the food yet, looks and smells great. Going to give it 4 preemptive.“

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

“I had the duck taco and it was delicious and I also had their Mexican chocolate ice cream. it was so good. my husband had a Cornish hen in a mole sauce and it was delicious. we definitely enjoyed The ambiance as well.“

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

“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“

“This may be the best food (overall) that I’ve ever had in Colorado so far, and the BEST tacos by a landslide. Whoever is making the food at this place is surpassing any and every other *good* taco spot I’ve ever tried. The steak and chicken tacos were so perfectly cooked, flavorful and juicy - not doused in hot sauce or something spicy to cover up the flavors of real food made well… This is the work of a true chef and/or someone who has many layers of knowledge on how to marinade and season Mexican food to bring out the most vibrant and delicious flavors. Nothing is greasy, the meat isn’t rubbery or overcooked or skimpy portions. Everything is just the right portion (slightly larger than street tacos, so you don’t have to order 4 to feel full and get your money’s worth, 1-2 tacos with chips and queso or guac is plenty to feel happy with). Everything was incredibly fresh as well, including everything in the tacos, salsa, guacamole, tortillas. I would eat these tacos every day if I could.

It’s a bit of a small space, but exceptionally clean. Like… spotless, in the kitchen and in the dining areas and restrooms. Service was great. Not too loud, like most places that are blasting music - which was much more pleasant to the nervous system. Always appreciate low volume, chill environment to feel relaxed. This place is a 10/10 perfection.“

“Ate at the 20th for the first time in eons. Still the absolute best chicken fried steak in Colorado! I’ll be back soon! Best part of our weekend!“

“This Taco truck is THE BEST that I have ever had in Denver. The staff is so courteous and accommodating to whatever you need. The portion sizes are generous and the tacos are absolutely delicious. You can tell in your first bite the ingredients are fresh, and prepared traditionally. Definitely get the salsa, it has a kick but it takes the tacos to a whole other level!! Give them a try and I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed!“

“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!!!“

“This place is great! Our group got a variety of meals and they were all delicious; our two picky children also loved their fajita meal. All the staff are very kind, too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I went here with my friend and we had the family platter beef fajitas. We had discussed how sizzling sounded great and when we were served that is exactly what we got! It was a good size portion for 3 and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good. It is a hole in the wall type resteraunt where you get the authentic Mexican food and feel.“

“It’s hard to find a Mexican food place like this off Federal or Colfax anymore—quick, cheap, and delicious. Their tacos, quesadillas and sopas are all excellent. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about were the pollo tacos, but they were still good. The side of beans/rice is a very generous portion. We love the salsa bar. Please don’t change a thing!“

“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.“

“Friendly customer service, clean inside and outside, great food and good prices!“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“The food is so yummy!! The staff incredible!! We will definitely be back“

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

“Love this place. I was introduced to it a little over a month ago. And now, I go at least twice a week. Great affordable food. The staff is awesome. My new favorite place in town.“

“Excellent food! The service was amazing and fast. We will definitely come back.“

“This was a good deal for some authentic, tasty, Mexican food. I got chicken tacos and al pastor tacos. My friend got an al pastor torta. 2 tacos were satisfying for me. 3 tacos would leave most people very full. The tacos came with diced onions and cilantro on top. It was all delicious. The construction on Colfax makes it a little harder to get to this spot, but it's worth it.“

“So my boyfriend and I went out to eat tonight and came across your restaurant. I’ll try tacos from anywhere anytime! I ordered 3 asada tacos with sides of beans & rice. Patty helped us out and for the life of me can’t remember the cooks name (Saturday night (10/11/25). This by far is one of the best taco restaurants I’ve been to in a long time and will DEFINITELY be coming back. Worth the drive from east Aurora.“

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

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

“We live over an hour away but are always happy to come to Los Carboncitos to hang out with friends who live locally and enjoy some delicious food. There is generally tons of parking available in the lot. Saturday nights can be a bit more difficult with the bars/clubs nearby. Lots of seating inside that can accommodate smaller to larger parties. Service is always excellent and friendly. Love the variety of salsas that come with the chips, and our food is always delicious.“

“The food tastes Great! What else is there to say :-)“

“Super tasty breakfast burritos! Friendly, accommodating, and great with community engagement!“

“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.“

“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“

“We just tried their food today for the first time !!! I highly recommend, everything was perfect & had great flavor…. Will definitely be back!!!!“

“2 words. BIRRIA RAMEN.
First time having it and this place has set the bar wayyy up there.
So freaking good.
Very busy place but that didn't mess with the overall experience. Very clean for how busy they are.

Also, they have THE GOOD ICE 😏

Will be back!“

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

“Fantastic food, drink, location and service!“

“Need to add asada
Tacos are great!

Stood at counter for a couple of minutes before I realized there is only kiosk ordering. Trying to figure out how to customize my taco was more work than I'm willing to put in for a flipping taco that costs $6 so I left. Won't be back. Sorry torchy's.

You wanted $20 minimum wage Denver? How about no job instead.“

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

“Still the best Mexican food around here. I work down the street, and I go here almost every day. You won't be disappointed.“

“Finally made it in to try to the breakfast burrito and can’t believe I waited this long. Best breakfast burrito I’ve had in Denver. A very generous portion stuffed with egg, chorizo, potato and cheese. The salsa verde is fantastic too. Can’t wait to get back in for dinner“

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

“Great food and great service.“

“This place is pretty awesome for some street tacos. We got tacos al pastor and alambres al pastor. I think we missed out on the pineapple in our pastor due to it being so late, but it was still delicious. The alambres al pastor was a ridiculous amount of food, but we like ridiculously large portions. It was absolutely delicious, came with a lot of homemade tortillas and we were able to share it. I love this place. The folks working the truck were very helpful and awesome people. We will visit them again for the late night eats“