The Most Delicious Mexican in Denver

el consome de morelos

★★★★★ 4.6 (65) • $$

"This little taco truck is right in front of a dingy and dirty bar for dirt cheap drinks and smart for this business because once they're drunk they can purchase tacos from them. This place doesn't have a price on their truck and when asked it almost felt like the lady was annoyed. I then spoke Spanish to her, just to show her I'm no gringa. I asked to try out their carne asada and its the best thing ever!!!Made with homemade tortilla, carne, cilantro and onions with limes... I had an party in my mouth. Idk what is up with Denver CO but this place seems to not like black people. Idk same attitude was given just at the other location. Bad customer service but the food was great. Would I come back, Hell yeah! Next time if the attitude is given and I'm going to give it back."

Mr Peralta Mariscos

★★★★★ 4.6 (62)

"This unassuming place makes the best birria tacos I've tasted and I didn't even know about it until my sister stumbled upon it when she came to visit. We both got the goat and beef birria tacos. I love how the tacos are basically doused with the consomme. Tip: if you're ordering take out, ask for the consomme on the side. Their horchata was so delicious as well! All their food was delicious to the point that my sister went back a second time without me!It looked like their specialty is seafood, so I'll definitely be trying it when I go back."

El Jardin

★★★★☆ 4 (387)

Mariscos El Muchacho Alegre

★★★☆☆ 3 (13)

El Tequileno Family Mexican Restaurant - Golden

★★★★☆ 4.1 (154) • $$

"Came to eat here after taking a walk and I'm so happy we found this place. To start our server was amazing and made us feel so welcomed. They have such a family vibe and we feel really comfortable and relax.They do have a huge menu and everything looked great.To start I had a red bull Margarita which was huge and delicious.We also shared a chicken taquitos which itself could be a meal. The chicken was moist and flavorful.For entree I had the fajitas de mar which was shrimp , baby octopus and a whole fish filet inside a pineapple with rice, beans and the fix. I think my seafood was cooked perfectly and tasted great. I was not a fan of the beans but that's just me.We also had the carnitas enchiladas which were also absolutely delicious and packed with pork. I do think some things were a bit overpriced, but overall we had an amazing time and amazing food. I recommend to try."

La Noria Carniceria Taqueria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (9) • $

"La Noria is tucked inside a small market behind the baking case. Their breakfast burritos are huge! Their tacos are tasty and have a good amount of tender meat. Easy parking in the lot. Seating inside only or take food to go. They have specials like menudo or certain meats, look for signs or just ask!"

Los Arcos Express

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (36) • $

"I'm really surprised by the reviews. My order has always been 100% correct, the service has always been fast and friendly and the food is always fresh and great! This is one of my favorite "fast food" places. I am in line no more than 15 minutes. The food comes out super hot and fresh. My order has always been correct and very tasty! I love their green chile and frequently ask to substitute their red chile sauce with green Chile and they are always happy to help.Great place! Excited to go back soon"

Tarasco's

★★★★★ 4.5 (423) • $$

"I searched this place up wanting to get a quality smothered burrito experience that was also vegetarian-friendly. This was clearly the right place, with ample vegan variations on the menu (though I got mine vegetarian with a sprinkling of cheese on top). Options were distinctive, and I loaded up. My burrito was quite beautiful, and the sauce elevated the array of plant-based ingredients inside. A chocolate corn drink delivered the promised mix of flavors. I didn't need to add a lentil soup, and while it wasn't fancy, it was hearty and satisfying and lentil soup remains an underutilized food offering in my estimation. This place was in a fairly anonymous suburban area but was brightly decorated inside. I could have ordered a dozen other things if I'd had room."

Fritangas Mexican Restaurant Thornton

★★★★☆ 3.7 (84)

Raliberto's Mexican Food

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (282)

"YESSSS to 24/7 Mexican food! I'm so used to these late-night restaurants being everywhere in California. My partner got out of the ER around 11pm (he was somewhat okay) when most restaurants in Denver were closed. We were tired and hungry. Raliberto's drive-through was a saving grace. The inside was closed, so we ordered and ate our food in the parking lot.I got carne asada fries OF COURSE, and my partner (as well as his friend that was with us) probably got tacos. Can't remember, I was waaaay too tired. The fries weren't the best I've had and gave me a bit of a stomachache, but it was worth the temporary nourishment. We ordered chips and guac too. Relatively low prices. Great service. Totally coming back here again."

Rosa Mexican Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (238) • $$

Chili Verde

★★★★☆ 4.2 (472) • $$

"The best Mexican restaurant I have visited in Denver, Chili Verde, combines atmosphere with exceptional, genuine food with a Puebla origin. It is genuine and so darn good.Located in Federal Heights near a busy intersection, Chili Verde was an exceptional stop on a Saturday night. The weather was spotty, so we elected to sit inside instead of enjoying their inviting outdoor patio.Greta, our server, was friendly, informative, and kind. She never rushed our foursome and made it a terrific experience. The interior was warm, making the entire visit even better and a very cool mural as a centerpiece. I loved the homemade chips (more, please) accompanied by multiple salsas, one red-hot, and I enjoyed it immensely. But the highlight was my dinner choice, Mole Verde, which was presented extraordinarily well and tasted even better. It was an incredible dish and such a unique meal option. My friends enjoyed their respective meals: crepas poblanos and mole poblano, but I wasn't jealous because my choice was phenomenal.Met the owner (Eder) after this amazing meal, and now I see why the place is so darn good. He is from Puebla, Mexico, and embraces his homeland. The whole staff is kind and professional, reflecting his personality. Without a doubt, coming back. It is too good an experience not to visit more frequently."

Fuego Azteca

★★★★☆ 3.5 (106) • $$

El Fogon

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (65) • $$

"New favorite breakfast joint to pick up before heading up the mountain. Got a fully loaded burrito that is too messy to eat on the drive, but perfect to eat when you get to the resort waiting for first chair. Got another burrito handheld with egg, bacon and cheese with the potatoes on the side. Crushed that one on the way! Good price, fast online order, and perfect start for a day of boarding"

Mike's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (97) • $

"Ok, this place was amazing. I've lived in this area for a decade and likely driven by this place 100 times. It has very unassuming signage I can barely read from the road. The sign is weathered and the place kinda looks like it might have closed ten years ago. But, what a surprise. Apparently it's a "locals" favorite and after my lunch today, I know why. We were greeted and seated within thirty seconds of walking in. The young female hostess was welcoming and chatty. Our waitress, Christina, was incredible from our first conversation forward. She was fun, friendly, efficient and professional. In a very almost friends kind of way. The food was hot, fresh and well made. The prices were much better than Denny's or a Village Inn and the atmosphere much more personable. I just might have found my new breakfast spot in my area."

Perdida - Denver

★★★★☆ 4 (334)

"4.5 stars. Came here for a networking event. It's so busy! Coming through the front, there was no one to greet anyone for like 10-15 minutes. I was feeling patient because of awesome street parking I found. Eventually I was directed to the patio where the space was reserved. The waiter assigned to our area was fantastic. Super attentive and hard working.Loved the taco station that was set up, notably the shrimp. Some of the salsas set on the tables were fairly spicy, which I enjoyed. Lots of cocktail options but mostly focused on the spicy margaritas. Didn't like the churros at the end, they were too dry. I would definitely come back again overall and hope it feels a little less chaotic!"

El Torito Taqueria y Mas

★★★★☆ 4 (205) • $$

"Walked over from our hotel. Wanted to sit outside but the outdoor seating was unappealing especially since an urban camper was planted nearby. So we grabbed an indoor booth. The server was friendly and moved things along but not too fast. We started with a beer and when you check-in with Yelp you get a house margarita for 1 cent! We both ordered the combo platters with enchiladas, tacos, and tostados. All were very good. The pork taco had a bit of heat. They do not provide chips and salsa as a free starter - inflation? Also we discovered too late that they have a salsa bar that you can use to enhance your meals. Maybe we missed this because the menu was via a QR code which I usually find is harder to get the big picture of the menu. Easier to miss items.."

Mi Gusto Es

★★★★★ 4.5 (8)

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (481) • $$

"I've been wanting to visit My Neighbor Felix for awhile and didn't know there were multiple locations throughout Colorado. Came here around Halloween with a friend, after zig zagging thorugh LoHi for 10 minutes trying to find parking and finally getting lucky. Always the worst part about coming to this neighborhood. We had reservations and got seated immediately.Felix always seems POPPIN' whenever I drive by, and indeed it was. Service was consequently slow, and I felt like I always had to be on the lookout for our waitress. I ordered one of the special holiday cocktails (Beetlejuice) which actually wasn't very good, but the Chicken Nachos were alright. Overall fun but chaotic because it's so loud and crowded."

Pochitos Tortilla Factory

★★★★☆ 4.3 (86)

El Trompito Taquería

★★★★☆ 4 (145)

Carnitas California

★★★★★ 4.5 (85) • $

"Best breakfast burrito in town. Large enough a couple of people but the chorizo has a nice level of heat and though it has potatoes they are finely grated so you're not chewing through big hunks. I don't understand the presence of potatoes in any burrito, but if you have to add them this is how. Gives the burrito a nice texture and combined with Carnitas Californias quality and thin tortilla it makes for a nicely chewy breakfast experience."

Wapos Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.5 (64)

"It was move in day to my sons new home on Erie.. not knowing the area, I used Yelp to find some take out. I ordered the pregnant burrito and enchiladas verde and at the suggestion of the gentleman on the phone, the shrimp Diablo. He then asked if there was anything else and I jokingly asked for margaritas.. ( which after all day moving, I really needed).. and he said sure! I was totally surprised and ordered 3!. The shrimp and burrito dishes were great, the enchiladas just dodo.. but the margs were strong and hit the spot! We'll definitely do this again!"

La Abeja

★★★★★ 4.5 (214) • $

"I arrived here about 30 minutes before they were closing. The dining area is somewhat spacious but I'm not a big fan of their set up. You order at the counter, if you want a drink, you can grab it from the refrigerator on your left. You can then take a seat in the other room, and they'll bring the food to your table. When you're finished you go back to the counter and pay. Very unique. I was pretty much by myself when I ate until a party of 3 came about 10 minutes before they were closing. I was basically done with my food at that point. One thing I notice is that they had aguas frescas in the dining room, not the room where you order your food. Probably would have ordered an horchata if I had seen it when ordering. I ordered their Smothered burrito with carne Asada. They used cheap taco meat for the carne Asada, so it isn't a true carne Asada and it was served with rice and beans inside. The burrito itself was good, just wish the chili would have been a little bit spicier. Overall it was a pretty good meal for a decent price. They weren't very welcoming and they didn't check up on you to make sure everything was ok. It was missing the humbling Mexican welcoming one would expect in a restaurant like this. I would definitely still consider returning though."

El Camaron Loco - Commerce City

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (15)

"I'll make this fast and simple. 1. Super close to me2. Been here a few times and the food doesn't take very long.3. Yes there's is way too many options on their long menu but I stick to the botana or tostadas de Ceviche.(maybe I'll try something else later. 4. I do enjoy their botana alot and they give like 4 or 5 tostadas for it. Recently they changed the way they arrange it for a to go order. Seems like they are giving less, I hope I just catched them in one of those days and that next time it will be all mixed and ready for me like it used to."

Ruben’s Mexican Restaurant

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Incredible authentic Mexican and Central American cuisine. The 4 tacos I ordered for $10 included chips and salsa, and I ordered a Mexican Coke. The green salsa verde and the chips salsa are both delicious. I'd pass on the red sauce, it's only for adding fire without depth.Staff and service was friendly and the food came out in about 10 min. I only recognize a handful of items, and I'd love to come back and explore this traditional cuisine further. Outside seating was spacious, and sunny. If you enjoy traditional Mexican with deep flavors and delicious marinades, this is a little spot of gold."

Las Caras

★★★★☆ 3.9 (200)

"Value and quality of the food -:the taste, texture, quality are all a perfect melding together of what a meal should be. I think the customer service is excellent and I dont know why I didnt know about this place sooner. Highly recommend that you give it a try. Everything has been delicious that I have tried."

La Mariposa Restaurant & Margarita House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (66)

"Amazing customer service and experience with our server Lupe. She is our favorite! If you come here you can expect sincere conversation, great food & strong drinks in a cool atmosphere. My partner recommends the birria tacos and I love the flautas. Good rice and beans here too--I've noticed that most Boulder Mexican restaurants use black beans--but they have the good refried beans here if you need a break from the black beans."

3 Margaritas - Broomfield

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (170) • $$

"Enjoyed lovely service and flavorful food at our last visit. Everything was piping hot and the portions were large! I especially loved the Birria and Molcajete. The Margarita Flight is great for sampling a variety of flavors! Overall great service and delicious food! Follow Coloradofoodie on IG for more Reviews!"

Sarahi's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

Lucero's & Sons

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (58) • $

"Cool little local bar that's kicking out some tasty treats. The burritos are banging. My favorite are the breakfast burritos and the chili relleno burrito. The staff is friendly and makes for a good time."

Beltran's Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (134)

"Great food + drinks at Beltrans!Came here on a Sunday with a group of 7 - seated & served immediately, thank goodness cause we were starving!They had some taco specials going on at the time, so we ordered some of those, also with the birria tacos & the green Chile queso (also discounted at the time!). The queso was spicy and delish and the tacos were all so good too. Had to take a photo of the elote as well given that it was served as a whole corn on the cob!"

El Tapatio

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (93) • $$

"Good quick lunch. The green chili was good. Good smothered burrito and the crispy chili relleno was good as well. No complaints!"

Juarez Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (78) • $

"Second time here was a charm!Got me a delicious regular super Buche burrito. Comes with cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes and your choice of meat. My wife order a Buche taco and desebrada tostada. She enjoyed her lunch as well as I did.The complimentary red salsa that comes with chips is spicy and delicious. Save some for your entree... mmmm"

Mi Gusto Es 2

★★★★☆ 4.1 (34)

"This place is not that obvious, I drove by and had to come back. It's a very simple place but inside is cozy and the staff is super friendly and very welcoming. My Mexican mule was delicious and really the best of this evening. Complimentary chips and salsa. Ordered nachos with shredded chicken and beans. No clue how they would be without the extra charged beans and chicken but they were just gross. I ate it because I was starving but I didn't order anything else. Just look at the picture and you'll see what I mean. I really wanted to like this place especially with good reviews and young new staff, but this was just wrong to serve."