50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

“Love this place!! Enjoyed a dish(es) from each category of the menu which is uniquely broken down from apps to street food to cold dishes to main courses (probably not exact description to their own!) i love the street food section of the menu and all the raw options. this is where you should really hone in on things to try in my opinion!! Such an extensive list of mezcal but I do wish my server was more knowledgeable of the flavor profiles of them - I wanted something bold and smoky (being an avid lover of all mezcal) and was brought two mild and less robust ones. My boyfriend loved the uni river scallops (for all uni lovers this is a must). My favorites by far include the toro tostada and the pescadilla de marlin. The atmosphere is lively and so fun with the unique spanish music covers playing in the background. I would recommend this for any Mexican food lover wanting the ultimate elevated dining experience with great liquor options.“

“Of course the food was stellar, but if we could give 10 stars for our server, David and the whole entire stuff we would. You can tell that the whole Service staff, including culinary basically believes that they're part of an orchestra, and everybody plays their part. Awesome teamwork you can tell just by sitting and watching everybody.“

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

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

“When I took my sister to Denver for our bday (we’re twins) she only requested out of everywhere in Denver that I take her here. It did not disappoint! Everything from the food to the atmosphere, the fountain drinks, to the bartender who graciously cleaned up my spill on a super busy day was top tier. Most of all tho the tacos were immaculate😪❤.“

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

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We absolutely love Luchador Tacos & More! Food is so delicious. Happy hour is the best. The churro dessert put us in a food coma. Perfection!“

“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 very delicious. Very nice and cozy atmosphere. Very friendly business and the workers are very attentive.“

“Super Rico todo y hasta regalaron Los refrescos😋“

“Amazing tacos. 10/10 recommend.“

“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“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“I'm so sad it took me so long to find this gem. I work past most places closing time - so getting home, too exhausted to make food, this is a godsend for me. I have eaten here 3 days in a row! The tacos are incredibly fresh (shout out to the pastor... so good.) The tortillas are fluffy and tasty, the burritos are huge and they're very accommodating to my sensitivity to cilantro and onions. Their green chile is delicious, just not the style I'm into. (I kinda fall into the stewed NM style) I'm likely going to hit it a 4th night.. just bc as I'm writing this I'm salivating at the thought of scarfing down another half dozen tacos!“

“This restaurant was awesome! Phenom tacos, hot hot sauce (mild too) and very friendly wait staff…John! Churros to die for! Post funeral meal and just what we needed and wanted. Friendly, lively, and tasty! Is there anything more?!?? I think not!“

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

“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“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Nuestra primera vez comprando y la verdad que nos encantó todo 🤤 y esas al pastor fríes OMG🤤 todo muy delicioso , les doy 10 de 10 . Súper recomendados 👍🏻“

“Tried the tuna tartare. (Sabana de Atun)It was different. Not my favorite preparation of tuna bi the greens it was served on was delicious. Good flavor. Drink was very good. Nikkel highball. Server was fabulous. Cool spot. I'd come back but order another dish.“

“This place is beautiful! We made reservations and we showed up early and the host was very friendly, let us in early. The waitress showed up fast and was very friendly as well! Our chips and salsa showed up and drinks shortly after. Music was down low and the food was amazing, the presentation of it, the taste! The chicken was very juicy and tender. I definitely recommend checking it out!“

“We were gifted dinner tonight from Cocinita Mexicana and everything from the delivery, presentation and incredible food exceeded our expectations! Thank you. We will return again and again!“

“There food is authentic and amazing I absolutely love love this place I've been going here for over 15years the food is always delicious and authentic 💖“

“Best tacos HANDS DOWN. The hot sauce is everything, fresh agua Fresca and horchata. We drive from NOCO just to eat here. Staff is super friendly and amazing“

“Fantastic food, drink, location and service!“

“This was the first time I've been here to Taco Up Rising. We were needing something to eat before our concert started at Cervantes just a couple of blocks away.

This place is absolutely amazing from outside to inside, the staff was so awesome & friendly. The prices $$ were right up my alley.

The food was 🔥, except just could use a little bit more more salted in my opinion other than that it was delicious & the Mexican Espresso Martini was the best I've ever had.

They have combo meals as well. I recommend the Birria & Fried Chicken tacos. They have vegan plus gluten free options as well

**Happy Hours - Tue-Thu 11am - 2pm & 430pm - 630pm / Fri - Sat 11am - 630pm**

You do all the ordering yourself via kiosk & they bring out your food to you.

I was very clean

I'll definitely be back again to try some more things“

“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.“

“This is one of the few Mexican restaurants in town that has me coming back again and again. Food is simple but hits the spot every time. Reasonable cost. You get chips when you sit down if you dine in. Actual hand held breakfast burritos. The gordita isn't something you find at every restaurant and is fantastic. The green and red salsas are solid. They've added to the ambiance with the outdoor seating. Great place!“

“Super good. Killer vibe and great service. Been to two locations.“

“Great food, plenty to choose from. All the sauces are home made and too notch. Service was fast, and super friendly. Very nice folks! Going back in the morning for breakfast burritos!“

“The best Margaritas in town!“

“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.“

“if you want to get served cold tamales then yeah go to La Casita cuz that's what they were trying to do today then had me waiting 20 minutes before they tell people all they got is cold tamales I drive 22 minutes to get down there and all I did was waste my time today if I wanted cold tamales I would ask for a cold tamales“

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

“Been coming to this taco truck for years and it never disappoints.I live in Aurora and I take the drive to come eat some delicious tacos. I love their pastor has a really good flavor and can’t go wrong with it, their tripa is salty and crispy really good. will always come and support this business and enjoy some delicious tacos“

“We bounced around town looking for good tacos for a couple of years, and this is our favorite. Both of us. The staff are friendly. We always get a smile at the register. The tacos are wonderful and they are stuffed. The ingredients are fresh. The restaurant is always clean.“

“Service is Excellent and Food is SUPERB“

“Was looking for a spot for late night tacos and found this hidden gem. This place has $2 tacos, and they are so fast! My food came out in 2 minutes. Their sauces are delicious and I love how spicy the orange one is! Great location, amazing prices, and delicious tacos!! And they have picnic tables if you’d like to stay there and eat!“

“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“

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

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

“The corn nuts are fluffy crunchy if that makes any sense lol Love them!!!“

“Muy excelente comida y claro será siempre muy recomendada“