The Best Tacos in Denver

Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (418) • $$

"The salsa trio and guacamole appetizers were sublime. Wildly impressed, followed up with their Barbacoa taco and the cilantro jalapeño margarita I'm leaving this establishment so happy. Our bartender Kris was wonderful and attentive, that might have been the best margarita I've ever had as well. Cheers to these folks and I'll see them again soon. Ambiance was great too, lovely bar to sit at with friendly service."

Mister Oso

★★★★☆ 4.1 (388) • $$

"This place was suggested by a Colorado native and it was good. The overal ambiance was good, but the food, in my humble opinion, left a bit to be desired. What's interesting about this place, if you order tacos, they come in a big tin, with meat, and tortillas. Assembly required. But the thing was, there were three of us, and they put all the different proteins in one platter. We didn't know what was what. Overall, the food was flavorful, but nothing really stood out."

Cochino Taco

★★★★☆ 3.7 (444) • $$

"Sat on patio with dog. Queso happy hour chips were alright. I like the seasoning on the chips. Queso was very liquidy tho. The chorizo burrito was okay. Not as good as I remember. Server wasn't very friendly, didn't even look us in the eyes when talking to us. Overall just ok."

Blanco Cocina + Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.9 (279) • $$

"I remember when Blanco landed in Denver a few years back. I was blown away by the beautiful build out and their dedication to revitalizing this part of town. Years later, it's grown into one of my favorite chain restaurants because the food, service and cocktails are consistently top notch!Our last visit solidified it being a go-to when in this part of town. 9+Co has plenty of options, albeit many chain-type places. Blanco (and their other concept, Culinary Dropout) have always separated themselves from the rest.*Don't miss the weekday happy hour (3-6pm) and all day on Tuesdays*WARM QUESO ($13) -- Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo. We added Ground Beef ($3) and this elevated the already good queso into G R E A T queso. Chips were salted and perfectly crispy. The queso had the texture we all crave and love, and with the surrounding accoutrements we were devouring it faster than a race car at the Indy 500.TIGER SHRIMP FAJITAS ($23) -- Spicy Garlic Butter, Served with Caramelized Peppers & Onions, Elote, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo & Queso Blanco. Choice of Black or Charro Beans. I can't tell you the last time I ordered fajitas, but I'm really glad I ordered these. The amount of food alone was worth the price of admission. The shrimp were plump and juicy and had a great snap. The tortillas are made in house and you can absolutely taste the difference.Not to mention, my Cadillac Margarita, and even the salsa that came with the chips to begin the meal, were excellent. I literally have zero negatives at Blanco. Service is always spot on, and the vibes (whether indoors or on the patio) are always lively and fun.Impressed with this place since day one. No signs of slowing down. Check 'em out if you want a delicious meal in a trendy setting!"

Vegan Van

★★★★★ 4.5 (158) • $$

"Little tricky to find the entrance of the restaurant but big seating inside.The receptionist was really good and provided good recommendations. Limited choices on drinksCrunch wrap - 5/5 - really tastyFries nachos with beef - 5/5 - great taste and fillingBeef taco - 3.5/5 - lacks flavor"

Federales - Denver

★★★★☆ 3.8 (201) • $$

"Two year later, the Hatch Chile Nachos at Federales are still fantastic! Came here with my friend after a happy hour event, and I love how late they're open. I already had my fill of margaritas but couldn't resist a heaping pile of dressed-up nachos. Every chip had plenty of toppings. It was all delicious. Service at the bar was fine. Definitely gets a little rowdy but would keep coming back again whenever I'm partying out in RiNo."

Cencalli Taqueria

★★★★★ 4.8 (116) • $$

"Really cute place on Main Street in downtown Littleton. We park at the light rail station for free and head over to Main Street. They have a happy hour (maybe 3-5pm). We started with a mezcalita, traditional flavor, but they have so many flavors to try! We also tried enchiladas and a burrito. The menu looks great. No doubt that we will come here again. The staff is so nice and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent; and it is a cozy place with exposed red brick and nice decor. Restrooms are just for 1, but very clean. We will add this to our list of spots in downtown Littleton"

Wild Taco Denver - Govs Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (137) • $$

"We have patronized Wild Taco twice I. The last twoMonths. Both times the food and service were solid and the outdoor patio is just right after 7pm. Tonight with had the carne asada yucca fries which are amazing. A meal on its own but definitely a nice way to start. For tacos we had the coconut shrimp special which had just the right amount of sweet and spicy. I could have used a tad more slaw but loved the pineapple and fresh coconut. The chicken tinga are on the Monday night HH all night special for 3.50 and are a big portion of chicken. InOur last visit we had the taco Tuesday special with tacos and a margarita for cheap. It was good too. The drinks here are very good and reasonably priced. It's worth the 1.5 mile walk to eat here."

Mesa Latin Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (146)

"I have been here several times and have tried many different dishes. My favorite are the enchiladas. My second favorite are the mahi mahi tacos. The service here is very good. The servers are constantly checking on the guests to make sure they are taken care of. Next time I'm here I'll take pics to post on reviews"

Pupusas Y Tacos Los Reyes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (88)

"Have been craving pupusas for a while and decided to give this place a shot. Food was good, it is authentic pupusa and tacos. The location/area though isn't great... they should actually consider moving to a better area because food is good. I just didn't feel safe during the day, I can't imagine at night. I side the place there's a noticeable open sketchy bar, I am 100% sure they have loud music, heavy drinking and who know what else. I gave 3 stars because food was good.0 stars to location1-2 stars of cleanliness 3 stars of service ( basically service is accordingly to the place)"

Mister Oso

★★★★☆ 4.2 (92) • $$

"As a fan of Señor bear, I didn't expect anything less from Mister Oso. Starting with the music-- it's a playlist of all the current reggaeton/Latin pop hits (I'm looking at you Bad Bunny fans) -Decor is a fun beachy feel replete with neon signs and some Denver-friendly greenery. Seating options include a covered patio which we took advantage of. -Service was great! We were able to place orders shortly and food came out at a perfect pace. -saving the best for last: food (it goes without saying drinks are great-- def Señor Bear caliber but with more casual offerings too like NA agua frescas)Tacos generally are deconstructed and served with 3 fresh flour tortillas per order. The tortillas themselves are just perfect, but add in any assortment of fillings (fried mushroom, carnitas, birria) and you're in taco paradise. Every taco entree is thoughtfully made and with a distinct flavor profile and topping/sauce. The family style serving is pretty genius since you can mix/match said sauces to your heart's content. Despite how amazing these tacos are, don't sleep on the appetizers or dessert-- queso fundido, coconut rice (same same but different from Señor bear's coconut rice croquettes) and ofc churros with salted caramel!"

Taco Rico

★★★★★ 4.6 (69)

Los Gordos Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.7 (104) • $$

"No one else in here speaks English and that's how I love it.I did get a little sad that an extra salsa boat is 2.99 but I went for it.The tacos are plentiful especially 4 to an order. The skinny tacos are surprisingly good. Reminds me of the Korean version of this with pork in the middle of these lettuce wraps.The only thing I disliked was the horchata. It was kind of milk powdery somehow. Apparently I was the only one as it was the most popular agua fresca on the tables."

Taco Bron

★★★★☆ 4.4 (71) • $$

"This is a new taco spot in downtown Denver and first impressions, it's very clean with a lot of seating options and there's a lot of room so you don't feel cramped. There are so many taco options and if you come early, they have a breakfast menu.I ordered the Al Pastor and Cubano tacos and both were so good. Both tacos have a lot of flavor and you get a good amount of protein in each. There is a sauce station near the napkins so don't forget to add some salsa and onions to your taco order."

The Mansion on Colfax

★★★★☆ 4.4 (57)

"Great spot for some delicious pierogis and happy hour where the infused in-house vodkas are buy one, get one. Also, a good Saturday/Sunday brunch spot, too. They had a great brunch deal then it changed with new ownership but then it got better again, so I'm just trying to keep up with it!The happy hour for some reason only includes the fried pierogies but off the regular menu you can get the steamed with this ever-so-yummy onion butter over the top of them. It sounds so simple but it's so good! Both styles are good, actually. Also tried the happy hour flatbread recently, it was just ok probably won't order it again. I'll have to go back for brunch again soon since they changed the prices up a little bit again. FYI, this is also the former Kingas restaurant, now called The Mansion since the owner sold it."

Monterrey House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (74) • $

"There's a steady flow of people in and out ... regulars hug the staff / owners and the food is super good- homemade- hot and fast- you can tell this is a local favorite.-Many times over ... so nice to see ..."

Tacos El Huequito

★★★★★ 4.7 (41)

McDevitt Taco Supply

★★★★★ 4.5 (40)

"So good! Loved this place. The tacos were so great. The service was amazing. Loved that the server was so friendly and had fun with her talking about the tacos. The burnt end tacos were one of the best tacos i have ever eaten. Crazy good!"

Pancho & Jane

★★★★☆ 4.4 (37)

"What a great lunch find. Thanks Yelp. The beef belly taco and the carnitas were amazing. Bursting with flavor on house made corn tortillas. My server was spot on, helpful friendly and made sure she had things out is short order. Pancho & Jane is relatively new, open only a few months, but I believe they have that special quality ingredient that will make them successful. I was impressed with the drink menu, although since it was mid day I did not partake. I will definitely go back some evening when I can have a few of their margaritas or mescal cocktails. The bar is large and cool. Reminds me of a resort in Mexico somewhere. Parking on the street can be tricky. I will be back soon."

Wild Taco - Berkeley

★★★★☆ 4 (44) • $$

"We went on a Tuesday (Taco!) during Happy Hour.Started with chicharrones. Well executed, but not my style as I prefer meaty ones. The mild hot sauce was very tasty.Guacamole & chips. A decent-sized portion of guac. The chips are clearly not homemade.The carnitas tacos was filled with perfectly cooked shredded pork.The KFT taco was delicious. I will order this again.The other tacos were OK.+ Very good service. Friendly and knowledgeable.+ Atmosphere is comforting. I noticed that macrame and ferns are back.+ Average flatware- Paper napkins- TVs (I hate TVs in restaurants)- Kitchen staff surcharge$80.98 for dinner for 2 including tax and tip."

El Consome de Morelos restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (26)

Taco Star

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (40)

Nopal by Taco Block

★★★★★ 5 (17) • $

"What a great find! I looked up vegan tacos on yelp and this spot came up. My boyfriend and I went to go check it out and I am soo glad we did. This little place is amazing. The vegan taco is sooo good, for real. It's not just some shitty afterthought vegan taco, it's the real deal delish. Also, the people working were SO friendly and accommodating. They set us up in the little bus outback, brought us some waters and sauces, checked up on us a few times to see if we needed anything. They really went above and beyond, they were truly wonderful. I highly recommend this place."

Taqueria Nueva Union

★★★★★ 4.8 (17)

Tacos El Comelon - Lake Avenue Inn

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"Have been here a handful of times and have never been disappointed! Located in a rustic neighborhood bar (Lake Ave), the food is a hidden gem!!! Everything I have ever had has been fantastic! The tacos are hot and fresh and packed with delicious ingredients! The veggie taco is surprisingly good!! A nice variety of seasoned vegetables that are stuffed in a homemade tortilla! Their green chili is homemade and extremely flavorful. Nice kick to it! The owners are always very attentive and quick to help. I would definitely recommend trying it, and grab a drink from the bar as well"

Tacos Y Mariscos El Guti

★★★★☆ 4.1 (18)

"OMG the Quesabirria Tacos are amazing! I got the 4 Tacos with the bowl of Consume. It was stellar! The side sauces are spicy and delicious.This is a taqueria-style restaurant. You can dine onsite, but most people order take out or DoorDash. You order and pay at the counter before your meal. They have water and soft drinks, but do not serve alcohol. There is limited off street parking in front of the restaurant."

Barbed Wire Reef

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (13)

"The Alamo with elk burger was good, brussel sprouts were decent, and the sweet potatoes fries were really good."

Colfax Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.6 (5)

"I love Colfax Tacos !!!!So many authentic flavors to choose from !!!I delighted in my custom-made breakfast taco and toasted torta yesterday !!!"

Wynkoop Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"We always recommend Wynkoop Brewing as one of our go-to restaurants for when family and friends visit. It's one of the best restaurants within walking distance from Union Station. It's also a good restaurant to get a good variety of food or a change of atmosphere. Main level you've got your bar or dining area, then upstairs there's more tables and pool. Food is always great and served very quickly! All the food came out so fast our whole table was full. Only request would be for more water. We only had 1 refill on a hot summer day with tons of food, so if this happens to you don't forget to ask for more when you see your waiter/waitress!"