The best Queso in Denver | Sluurpy updated in April

"Loved the service, food and drinks. It was hard to find parking on a Monday evening. But well worth the effort. The tacos were beyond amazing! The..."

David Tatzel

Mikaela P

"Excellent tacos and solid drinks. Thoroughly enjoyed the carnitas and ahi tacos. Would..."

Jonathan Willms

"Amazing tacos! Our favorite in..."

Jarvis Chen

"This restaurant has a wide variety of tacos and other Mexican entrees to choose from. I suggest mixing and matching a few different tacos and..."

Keith Prive

"A staple restaurant for us in Denver. It’s consistently good service, drinks, and food. We love the happy hour and they always have a special taco..."

Kylie Castleberry

Torchys Tacos

84/100 (5742 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Torchy's staff and management are fantastic! They went far over and above what was expected of them and the results were delicious. They provided..."

LaShawn Randolph

"From day one is been the best experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant/bar to staff is super friendly a great neighborhood bar atmosphere I can..."

April Marie Lafrance

"Amazing place for tacos, queso and guac and drinks. All of it was so fresh and very tasty...if you've never gone, you're missing out. A must..."

Kristi Bohte Smith

"People who are talking bad about this place are weak! Some of the best tacos I’ve had I love torcheys and there Queso is..."

Travis Watts

"Amazing tacos and a cool atmosphere! I love that there is a parking lot. Got the Trashy Trailer tacos and they were some of the best tacos I’ve..."

Caitlyn Hughes

"My husband and I eat at Torchy’s every weekend. The queso is the best we’ve ever had and the tacos are amazing! The best part is the prices are..."

Heidi McEwen Holland

"The atmosphere was fun, the tacos were amazing. I highly recommend it and I'm..."

Steffanie Baldwin

"Great place Great food... Management takes the time to pass by every table and greet the..."

David Dejesus

"So good and cheap this place is awesome! Huge tacos and very..."

Bianca Esparza

"Fun spot, friendly staff, the best queso dip in creation! Guacamole is fresh and delicious!! Unusual, terrific tacos! We'll be..."

Elizabeth Weinstock

"Love love love Torchys! The staff is great and their tacos are even..."

Kari Clinkenbeard

"It’s become a weekend tradition of mine to come here. He queso and trailer park are my..."

Gian Figueroa

"Limited vegetarian choices, but food tasted good. Friendly staff. Don't forget to try their hot sauces. Fried Avocado Taco, Air Stream Salad, and..."

Satya Grandhi

"This place is epic. The food is amazing. The portions are defiantly worth the price. The drink are amazing. And the atmosphere is really nice. The..."

That one guy Steve

"Tex mex style tacos. Good portion can fill you up. You firet order the food, then get seated. There is a bar area with TV screen. A simple place...."

Mai Supnithi

"It's been a few years since I've been to Torchy's, and I still like it! Very different and creative tacos to choose from, GREAT queso and chips and..."

j b

"If they made tortillas in house then it would be PERFECT... delicious food + great service, so I'm good. It is a little sad that alcohol & I do not..."

Ike Hong

"I never have a bad experience at Torchy's! The tacos are fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the restaurants are always clean. It's far and away..."

Benjamin Leff

"Torchy’s never disappoints! I first went in Austin and was so excited to find a Denver location. 10/10 as usual. PS really excited to be the..."

Anna N.

"Torchy's Tacos, I have missed you so! I haven't had Torchy's since traveling to Dallas in 2019. Having been multiple times over a few years, I have..."

John Adams

"Good tacos. Got out of the Quiktrip kitchen very quickly. The bacon egg and cheese was definitely a go to. Very easy good breakfast tacos. The sauces..."

Patrick Rachford

"Torchy Tacos 🌮 downtown Denver Colorado. 🌮 The trashy classy trailer park 🌮 Taco . The Democrat taco . Excellent 👌👍 great Staff Fast..."

J. Traveler

"Great taco place. Decided to go here to try something new. Really nice. Staff very friendly, great looking bar, food got brought out to us FAST, and..."

Nikolai Mannsfeld

"Torchy's is a great place to go for Tacos! I really enjoyed their Guacamole salsa and would ask just for that next time. The fried chicken taco was..."

Sea Otter

"Beautiful presentation of the tacos, tacos were very flavor and enjoyable. The vibe of the restaurant was friendly and welcoming. Overall a memorable..."

ItzzSNAGZ 2k

"First time coming here, all the rescue I tried were delicious. Hot sauce on point, spicy but not too..."

Spencer Lassen

"Torchys in Denver !! We ate at Torchys in Austin and I was so excited see it again on a visit to Denver. World famous queso is a must have and all..."

Erica Roberts

"The good: unique taco choices you won’t find anywhere else that are really delicious. (The Brushfire is my go-to favorite!!) It’s also got a..."

Orin Levy

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

83/100 (5763 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I enjoy their margaritas on the rocks, and I appreciate that you can order a "mini margarita" if you don't want a big one. Salsa is always good. I..."

Lisa J. Shultz

"While not the old old school down south and more upscale, less cramped now, it is still the same old good food and margaritas. Life is about refills..."

Dev Koder

"We had not planned on stopping, but happened to walk past and the food and drinks looked too good to miss. I was so anxious to dig into my 3 taco..."

H A

"Sitting next to my brother while I write this asking for his opinion on our experience and to quote, “I thought it was so good! Best burrito I’ve..."

Patricia Garber

"Food was good in general. We are Mexican and, surprisingly, charro beans and tortilla soup were good compared to other Mexican restaurants in..."

Pablo Morales

"Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in LoDo is now serving brunch on weekends 10am - 3pm (downtown Denver only) and we couldn’t wait to check out their..."

DenvHer CO

"TexMex Lovers unite!! Following a hot rainy afternoon at Coors Field for an all American baseball game hosted by the Colorado Rockies, there is..."

Steve “Stevie G.” Gallegos

"Great staff and food was delicious! Portions are really generous. We went during a week day for lunch and noise levels were good. There were many..."

Eduardo Tesi

"Stopped by here during happy hour on a weekday. There was not much rush and was seated in the bar. They have $2 off for margaritas and $4 tacos for..."

Asha Shibu

"Not too bad. Place is right on the corner and a good location downtown. The place and service was great. Like that its big and can seat many people...."

JMPJOSE

"Omg, delicious food, yummy cocktails. Music upbeat and service exceptional Happened upon an amazing..."

Robin Doll

"The Rio brought the sunshine to my December day! Sipping their famous margaritas on the patio, while enjoying a warm 60 degree day in December felt..."

Drue Ita

"The new brunch menu was fantastic. We had the steak and eggs and thr crab benedict, both were..."

Alan Luo

"I think this is an easy five stars. Our large party was seated immediately. The drinks were ordered and served with efficiency. The appetizers..."

Daniel Todd

"The absolute best chicken fajitas I've ever had! We'll be back! ✈️ Ohio to Denver for the chicken..."

Rachel Samaniego

"Delicious food and excellent staff. We love coming here!! Great margaritas!! Fun new brunch..."

Sarah Law

"Really fun location. Even with Taylor Swift and a ball game in town they got us in quickly. Excellent service. Margaritas were better than..."

Scott Habeeb

"Great HH spot, full restaurant and bar with nice tacos and fajitas. I'd return for sure. Their salsa is one of the best, if you like it..."

Zachary Bogorad

"The Rio has been a staple of our for years. It used to be all about the Margarita’s. The food…. not so much. That has changed. Chicken and..."

Mark Davis

Torchys Tacos

Wheelchair Accessible

Tamayo

83/100 (12660 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Overall pretty delicious lunch. Ordered the "bacon" quac, steak tacos, and salmon. The guac was good but almost closer to an avocado mousse than..."

Dallas Greenway

"This was a great meal but what really let me down a little was the service. It’s in laminar square which is beautiful and gives it a nice..."

Alex Montgomery

"The atmosphere was fantastic. Our waiter was super responsive and friendly. The food was very delicious. Highly recommend their queso fundido and..."

Elaine Chen

"Went for a group work dinner. Everything was okay! Not great, not bad, but okay. I would absolutely go back. Broccolini was memorable, tacos were..."

Carly Pisarri

"Lunch on the patio was delightful, shrimp fajitas were spot on, great favor, cooked perfectly. We also ordered the guacamole. It, too, was fresh and..."

Cheryl Trosper

"Chicken adobo and carne asada tacos were delicious! Great selection of margaritas too! We went there on a Friday night, when the restaurant was..."

Natalia Patterson

"My husband and I came here for their weekend bottomless brunch. Their food was delicious and their mimosa was great. Our server was great. We did..."

Kim Tran

"We stumbled upon Tamayo on our first trip to Denver, and have made a trip back every year since! The food is always incredible, and nothing beats the..."

Corey Yarrow

"I was there for high-volume catering, but will definitely go back for dinner. To be clear, I didn't have a sit-down dinner. I was attending a..."

David Weber

"Amazing food with very courteous staff and great location in Denver. We also saw the fireworks while dining! #bhookhiwomaniya #denvercolorado..."

rumpa dey

"It's hard to review a Mexican restaurant in the United States when you're from Mexico. We ordered Birria and Mahi Mahi tacos. Very good but that's..."

luis martinez

"You can't beat the price. Bottomless brunch is only $44 per person and that includes drinks and food. You can do mimosas, margaritas, bloody Mary or..."

Katie Hinz

"Even though the service was just OK and a bit slow, the food was amazing! Ceviche had tons of lime and just enough spice level. I wish it came with..."

Blanca MK

"My friend recommended Tamayo and I tried it for dinner just last night. We got there for the end of happy hour and ordered a few things off that..."

J G

"Had a quick lunch here and my server Toni was very friendly and provided great recommendations. I had the birria tacos and chips & salsa and both..."

Kevin Paterson

"Food was fabulous. Started by ordering the Honey Lavender Margarita but was given Margaritas Flores. Ended up getting both. Also had guacamole as a..."

Lisa J. Shultz

"I was in town for a business trip and looking for some good food to try. My Uber driver recommended this spot and then I randomly walked by it on..."

Erica Young

"Lovely spot with really good tacos! The salsas that come with the chips are savory. Tomatillo salsa was my favorite. I would visit again because I..."

Patria A

"Great tasting Mexican food served family-style. This was the second time we had a large family group (11) meet for Sunday brunch. The meal is served..."

M. Scott Rabideau

Kachina Cantina

82/100 (2269 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The margarita pitchers packed a punch. I preferred the blood orange to the classic but others in our party were team classic all the way. I usually..."

Ghen L.

"Absolutely perfect for a girls' day brunch! We relished not only the delicious food and bottomless mimosas but also the wonderful ambiance. An added..."

Amera Mora

"The fried bread tacos were delicious, I loved the cook on the steak and verde sauce. All the ingredients tasted really fresh and the flavours were..."

Shiona Deliozar

"Food was delicious, especially the flan, I highly recommend getting it if you go. Our waitress was very kind, even when I had a few questions about..."

B R (:D)

"During our stay at The Maven Hotel, we dined at Kachina Cantina located in the Maven’s lobby for brunch. Their brunch was so good that we ended up..."

DenvHer CO

"Delicious food. The Elote is a must have!! Come for the Happy Hour (Daily 3-6) and it’s absolutely..."

G A

"Double Dip, and Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers were top notch. Service was great (we sat at the bar). Would definitely go back for a traditional dinner,..."

Jeffrey Mastera

"Went for brunch and was super happy and full upon leaving! Our server was great(wish I could remember his name), drinks were delicious, we had..."

Kala McNeal

"Located on the corner of Wazee St & 19th St, connected to The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block. The restaurant is clean and organized with nice decor and..."

Betty H

"Kachina is my go to when I’m in Denver. The Bartenders in particular are always great. On this trip Liam mixed me up a Bate’s Bliss. I usually go..."

Mason Bendewald

"Over the last 5 years our food tour company has brought over 10,000 guests thru Kachina to enjoy their Mexican cuisine with Native American..."

Nate Baumgart

"Went here for brunch and had a fantastic experience! Jordon was fantastic: so friendly and helpful, I would come back for the service alone! Food was..."

Mary Nordini (MK)

"Nice spot. They took a while to seat us although we have a reservation. They seated us outside of the restaurant (at milk market lobby), I didn’t..."

CW

"Really cool vibe and great drinks. Super nice staff. Not sure what changed, but the food seems to have gone downhill and is not as good as it used to..."

Steph B

"The staff is so nice and you have to try a taco on fry bread. The birria entree was delicious and so was the frozen..."

jade cooley

"Amazingly delicious food and drinks! It was a Thursday evening and this place was happening!! Great choice of tacos and Mexican food and..."

N J

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

82/100 (3988 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really fun and local atmosphere. Great food! Mole sauce is obviously from scratch with super flavor. The house margarita is unbeatable. The salsa..."

Mark G Corrales

"Crucial local restaurant and bar. Thankful to have this place rockin’ in this neighborhood. Great food and excellent micheladas & margaritas...."

Mattchoo Lentz Vogel

"Absolutely love this place. We go at least once a week here. The ambiance and service are great. The food is legit! The flavors take me back to..."

Juan Arteaga

"This is only our second time here. The service is wonderful and the place is hip. Love the variety on the vegetarian menu..."

Shirley Williams

"Cool, vibey atmosphere, tall stools ain’t too comfortable but the fantastic service made up for it. Food came up fast. Does not take reservations...."

Jordan White

"The food was extremely satisfying and flavorful. They menu and staff are also accommodating when it comes to gluten/dairy allergies. I had their..."

Savannah Rasmussen

"If you're looking for fantastic Mexican fusion food, Adelitas is the way to go! Everything tasted so good, and I will be coming back here again. I'm..."

franchesica kilt

"Outstanding! Bring friends so you can order a nice variety, everything we’ve ever had is excellent! As a professional chef I am sensitive to..."

Michaelangelo

"Overall, it was one of the best Mexican restaurants that have been to in the Denver metropolitan area. I highly recommend it. My only disappointment..."

Kevin Scott

"Wow! 10/10 food, I listened to other reviewers and got the mushroom sauce, it did not disappoint. The food portions were great for the price and the..."

Alexis Fett

"Great food, service, and aesthetic! The food was so good here. I really liked their chips and guac (the ratio wasn’t perfect, but it’s hard for..."

Lexy McCauley

"If you're craving Mexican food in the heart of Denver, this is the place to go. They have decent vegetarian options as well and the prices are..."

Rijul Razdan

"Some of the best tamales and fajitas I've ever had, but honestly the service is top notch. The staff is amazing. Very attentive, very friendly. I..."

Eric Vinton

"Try all 4 of the sauces! It's worth it. Also try mixing them all together. Great atmosphere. Friendly service from Haley who recommended I get a..."

Nomad Life

El Camino

82/100 (1806 ratings)

"This is one of the best restaurants Denver! I love this place! The staff makes you feel like it is your restaurant. Great service, food, and..."

Greg J Neel

"We celebrated our 27th anniversary here on Friday night! The margaritas, guac and meals were awesome! Great to meet our waiter, Ben and at the end of..."

Melissa Stone Bell

"Been going here for years. Always the best experience. Great food. Great drinks. Great service. A must..."

Mandy Davis

"Amazing mexi-style breakfast. Their Camino hash with plantains is so crazy good that it made (me) a usually non-breakfast person seriously want to..."

Arynn Prescott

"That queso = 🔥 el Camino is the most friendly, community driven places in the Highlands. The atmosphere is fun, the food is delicious and the..."

Eleanor Hooper

"This may just be the place. Taco Tuesday's are the best, cheap tacos and a great staff! Krissy the bartender absolutely kills..."

Melody Morrow

"Great brunch. Great tequila. Great people. Highly..."

Colin Moyer

"That mac and queso though--add chicken and habanero and make it a great day!!! :) oh, don't forget the salty coin style marg on the side..."

Lauren Elizabeth

"Happy hour drinks are strong and don’t skip the..."

Nicole Renee Lopez Monaco

"Place is so good!!! The happy hour specials are great and the service/atmosphere is very welcoming. One of the best spots in the..."

Joshua Stanton

"Great happy hour food and drink. Never had anything but stellar service. Mark and Drew are fantastic bartenders. I recommend the jalapeno marg, and..."

Mark Filler

"On taco Tuesday, they have $5 for tacos! It’s build your own and you have 5-6 different kinds to choose from. Tortilla are separate from pico, the..."

Katie Martineau

"So I was looking for the Best Taco's in Denver. Of course the first and only place I look to is Google. They had Great Reviews. They lived up to..."

Greg Morrett

"Get taco Tuesday here! We came at 8 PM, got right in and ate our hearts out and drank some really good margs. This place doesn’t overcomplicate..."

Harry Lancaster

"Always a great meal! Love the salsa, guacamole and cheese trio. My favorite are the portobello mushroom fajitas. The spinach and mushroom..."

Lauren Hughes

"Chicken tacos and drinks were great. Fish tacos, not so much. Staff was very..."

Marley Tatum Taylor

"They serve the BEST TACO I’ve ever had! We came here on a recommendation by a local business owner. We ordered margaritas, chips and salsa, brisket..."

C W

"Had a great lunch stop here with a pretty big group and the place was awesome. The food and drinks were tasty (loved the mezcal cocktail) and the..."

Christopher Wright

"We had a wonderful happy hour experience at El Camino. The Margs were delicious. Nachos were some of the best the group has had. 10/10 would..."

Danny Norris

"What a great find. This place has the best taco Tuesday deal. 5 tacos for $5. We went with chicken and chorizo. Also got the dip trio, all super..."

Jessica H

"My takeout experience was exceptional. The food was prepared correctly and on time, with a friendly greet at the host stand. The care they took in..."

Jacey Riggs

"2$ mimosas for brunch?! Heck yes. Wow. We only had the brunch food but everything was great and surprisingly not heavy. Even the breakfast burrito..."

Grace R-L

"We stopped in for a late lunch. It was not crowded (which is understandable for the time of day) so we had about pick of seats. Immediately, I was..."

Robert Foley

"Amazing restaurant! I am vegan and my girlfriend and I had cauliflower tacos, black beans, and portobello fajitas, which were all great. The..."

Marty Holin

"I got the lunch sandwich wrap which was a perfect sized handheld with equally spaced out ingredients served with fries. Make sure to ask for their..."

Nomad Life

"Everything was top notch. Location, service, food and atmosphere. The lunch special tacos were huge, could have shared. Had chicken, pork and beef..."

Annette Hildebrand

"My new favorite spot! Happy hour on a..."

Kellie

Los Chingones

81/100 (2738 ratings)

"Los Chingones is great! A must-visit for anyone craving top-tier Mexican cuisine. Undoubtedly the best tacos in the city! The menu is incredibly well..."

Eddy Frisk

"This place is great. Fast, friendly, and delicious. I came here all the time while living in Denver. I’m happy it’s still around for when I drive..."

Cody Horn

"Ya'll. I've been eating here and boozing here for years now. Opening Day is perfect with a few margaritas in you, and they serve them strong and..."

William Bussard

"Great location with fun atmosphere and rooftop patio. Really enjoyed the vibe and the food was delicious. Coin margarita is a must!..."

justin carpenter

"Good food , reasonable price .The Margs Tree 6 drinks for 30$ , you got 5$ a drink just like happy hours . Highly..."

Amyy N

"These might be the best nachos I’ve ever had. And they even have a half portion so you don’t get an entire boat load of nachos that no one would..."

Joshua Ward

"Great tacos!! 3 tacos + rice & beans for $15. Had the carne asada, chicken, and cojita tacos — recommend carne asada and cojita. Chicken was good..."

Rachel Erickson

"I ordered ahead and picked up my food. I ordered the shrimp and carne asada tacos and they were both super flavorful and delicious but the shrimp was..."

Chrandi Seeger

"I had a good time. Early in the day, less of a crowd. Sat at the bar. Had some margrita's and tacos. The "Baja" ( In a Jesse Ventura voice) fish..."

Merlin Tha Amazing

"We went there for a light but late dinner. It is a nice local bar with a decent menu and the tacos were very good. The servers are friendly and..."

Teresa Snay

Los Chingones

81/100 (1948 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"great vibes, great happy hour deals! loved the coin margarita and spicy queso. excited to come back and try more of the food! we just stopped by for..."

steph

"Fun creative menu from tacos, quesadillas, and off the menu burritos. Fun atmosphere. The margaritas were delicious! If you haven't...you need..."

Debbie Vigil

"Dropped in for lunch. Had the tacos and they were excellent. Great service too. Super chill vibe out on the..."

Sean Brahe

"Their $5 happy hour specials are a good deal. Happy hour is from 3:00-5:30. I got a house marg, chips and guacamole, and two tacos. Music was loud..."

Lisa J. Shultz

"The food was way more than I could have ever imagined, I got a big burrito 🌯 and it was more than enough for me(enjoyed the leftovers!) Now..on..."

Megan Love

"Happy hour is GREAT!! Not sure it’s worth it outside of that though. Service was very good. Our server was fast and attentive! I would definitely..."

Brett Gorges

"We shared a taco plate(5) and husband had a salad (5). Appreciated the 3 tacos could be different and all were fresh ingredients. Salad was also..."

Vicki Woods

"Big fan of their location within DTC. I ordered takeout but I loved the aesthetic. The burrito itself was prime. Ingredients were rich and bold in..."

J.M. Serrano

"Very good restaurant! If your craving Mexican food this is a great spot! The portions are a little small, but the food is on point. Very satisfied..."

JB

"Chips are awesome. Thick, great for dipping, hold up to the task, great extra crunchy, & good flavor. Guac is good & creamy yet chunky..."

Paul Richardson (TheHomeWizard)

"What a poppin and lively place! The service was absolutely impeccable! Our server was soo warm, helpful and Prompt! The Pig Nachos were full of..."

Reeve

"We had a work even with a large group here tonight. I cannot say enough about our server, Joe. She was not only attentive, but she was personable and..."

Emma Gesche-Hage

"I love this restaurant so much! From the delicious food- the tacos are all killer especially the vegetarian options. The awesome margaritas- get a..."

liza lu

"I am definitely coming back. I got some bangin birria tacos that were absolutely perfect and everything I wanted them to be. I was also pleasantly..."

Lex Klosinski

Blue Bonnet Restaurant

81/100 (4706 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Attentive wait staff ; great margaritas; food was okay. I really liked the place, though, so I am going back and trying various other things on the..."

Chia Colleen Hudson

"Love the family atmosphere, and the gluten free menu!!!! Friend, fast service, helpful staff..."

Vella Gallegos

"Had the best waiter and best birthday dinner. I've been going there 30 years and it's still my favorite..."

Mariann Lee

"Nice place, but a little dated. It's a local favorite, which is why I went. The food is of very good quality. The staff was super nice, attentive,..."

Patrick J. Mercurio

"Was in Denver at a class and the instructor took us here. Food was good, atmosphere was good. This place did not disappoint. Definitely recommend..."

Safety Guy

"Top notch Mexican Cafe! The food was delicious. The best chili relleno I've had in a long time! Our server was great, and everything was timed..."

AnniLou

"My favorite local Tex-Mex spot in Denver 💎 Cheesy queso, tasty Mexican rice, great ice tea and delicious combos. I have been visiting this place..."

Katie Kansas

"I found the food to be pretty good. Definitely a little on the bland side for me, but I liked the salsa. I absolutely loved the margarita flight!..."

Kelli Daugherty

"Service was amazing. I had the chicken chimichanga and a pork tamale. Banana margarita was good. The green chili and salsa are not spicy at all which..."

Mary E Hood

"Really good food. I wish my Chile Rellenos was a bit hotter in temp when it came out (kind of lost a lot of the crispness by the time it reached the..."

lt 273

"The staff are amazing and friendly. My family and I enjoyed the food and the drinks. The food is so delicious. The chips and salsa appetizer are..."

Unicorn Sisters

"Best margaritas in town. Many flavors. Happy hour prices. Good Mexican food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Always great service. Free chips and salsa...."

S & V Morris

"Great spot to get Mexican food. The portions were big and the service was great! Definitely will come..."

Tom Allen

"Food was good and flavorful, and the staff was nice and attentive. Large portion size for the amount..."

J.B. Valdez

"Caritas was flavorful & tasty. Pozole was tasty as well. Salsa, w/chips, had a good flavor & not mouth burning spice. Service was good & friendly,..."

Dayna Dechent

"Located on Broadway, easy to find. Bar, Indoor & patio seating. Good food & yummy margaritas. They add a wage & benefit fee to your bill? It's new to..."

Tammy Cole

"I’m a “True” Native of Colorado - This restaurant has been one of my absolute favorites the 47 years I’ve been around … Eric & his team are..."

Tearsa Marie Peterson

"Solid Amerimex. Stuffed Poblanos are a crowd pleaser, but I had to try the quesabirria tacos. They were on the more expensive side, 2/$20, and while..."

J Holmes

Hacienda Colorado

80/100 (3159 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We needed a place to bring a large family group (of about 25) together. The manager, Nicole, was super accommodating. She was able to give us a small..."

Kathy Gifford Vance

"Dena our waitress was wonderful. My nachos were the best I ever had. Dena got strawberry purée & some sweet syrup so I could drink my strawberry..."

Robyn Sims

"Everything was great. The service. The atmosphere. The food was delicious. Great chips, salsa and queso. I highly recommend the fajitas. We..."

Trina Hopkins Skates

"Excellent ambiance, service, and spectacular food!! Garrett is the best..."

Shannon Hildebrand

"Best Mexican restaurant in the state! The Timmer is the best margarita ever created! Lindsay is a wonderful..."

Devin Weed

"service was perfect, the waitress was very knowledgeable, the food was excellent and the portions were very generous! would gladly recommend to..."

Ricky Burgan

"Alicia, at the bar was wonderful! She was attentive, polite, and very courteous. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. I would recommend..."

Tami Smith

"Service is excellent. Food is fresh and tasty. No, it is not authentic Mexican. It is mountain Mex, as advertised. If you want real mexican, go..."

Carrie Andrew Cook

"Always the best food and circus! Great bar selection. The best chips ans guac in town. Chef Michael..."

Michael Mech

"I absolutely loved the atmosphere and food. Our server was..."

Brianne Howard

"The food is awesome. Brandon was our server. He was..."

Laura Hadfield Sikorski

"I met my brother and sister at this place. Just stopped in for a quick dinner. The food was good, it came out quickly, we didn't wait long. The..."

Deandra Johnson

"A mexcian influenced restaurant done right. Walked in and host and some workers seemed a little disorganized or perhaps new, but after being seated..."

Lu Plascencia

"What a great place , it has become our favorite date night spot!!! Amazing staff, friendly,attentive, always just a step away in case we need..."

Beckie B

"Love this place. So relaxing. Service isn't anything special but the food and atmosphere make up for it. 🙌 Didn't even get ID'd for this yummy..."

Queen Bee

"Came here to eat lunch today with my kids, my mom and my sister. First, our waitress was very Kind and had excellent service for us. She was very..."

Taylor L

"The food was delicious. Very nice atmosphere. The service was a little slow but my coworkers and I were there as soon as they opened so some of the..."

Tracy Banks

"Have been here 3 times in the last two months and this is me and my girlfriends new favorite Mexican place in town. Great service @ the bar, Alfredo..."

Luke Michael

"Stop looking at the reviews and try this place. Service is top notch, friendly, quick and suggestive. Everyone should find something on their menu..."

John kyler

"Hacienda Colorado. Colorado and Mexico boulevard. Denver Colorado . hacienda Colorado Mexican food with altitude excellent skirt steak combo for two..."

J. Traveler

"We usually go to the location in Wheat Ridge or Westminster, and have always had a great experience, but we found ourselves in Cherry Creek and..."

Steve Cox

"Absolutely delicious! I could tell right away that they make the tortillas in-house. The salsa was fresh, and the steak was tender and cooked to..."

Jason Sunderland

"The food was 🔥 hot and good. The alcohol beverage had a good amount of liquor in..."

Robert Owen

"Good service. Clean restaurant and clean bathrooms... although the women's bathroom needed to be stocked with towels and tp. The skinny margarita..."

Christy Zollar

"In a town where it seems like tex mex is the only option sometimes, this place is legitimately good. Cheese dip is best in town. Even the small..."

Mark McDonald

Wynkoop Brewing Company

80/100 (5033 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Maturer type of bar that gives me “Cheers” vibes. Definitely more upscale to some of the other types of bars and tap rooms visited on our..."

Rupinder Matharu

"The Wynkoop has grown a lot since I first visited back in the 90’s. Staff worked well together and were very polite. Weather was great as always,..."

Brian Evans

"Everything you would want from Colorado's first brewpub! Logan was absolutely amazing with his recommendations of what we might like, and he..."

Bryan Sanguinito

"First time here, and really enjoyed our lunch! Without a doubt, the beer is the showstopper. We all did flights (4, 5oz pours) to try as much as we..."

T Stoey

"Fun atmosphere, lots of seating. Beer is quite good and there are a lot to choose from. They were out of a couple so that was disappointing. Alicia,..."

Nicole Rogers

"Cool brewing company and restaurant right next to union Station. Went early Sun not too busy as baseball crowd started filling the streets after..."

Lu Plascencia

"Great place nice atmosphere. Stopped in for a drink and a bite before the Rockies game. Los of choices and everything was tasty. Fried pickles were..."

Angela Brooker

"Stopped for a quick drink and played shuffleboard after our flight in. They have tons of pool tables and 2 long shuffleboard tables as well as..."

Diana Intrabartola

"Wynkoop was a great brewery. Nice selection of beers with a few nice guest beers on tap as well. The service was great. Casey was super friendly and..."

Cameron Olsen

"The waiter was excellent and very helpfully explaining the menu and locations for Denver the first time..."

Tars Travel

Benny's Restaurant & Cantina Bar

79/100 (2980 ratings)

"I'll go ahead and give you five stars. We always have a great experience at Benny's. The fact that it was Cinco de Mayo factors into my review. Your..."

Christopher Cordova

"Off the chain great, the margarita's took me and my buddy out, top shelf. The service was fast, the servers were on point with a smile. This place is..."

Matt Frazier

"Been going to Benny's for 21 years. Sure there have been a few bumps in the road, but a combo platter that started at $7 now going for $9.50? ..."

Terry Puterbaugh

"It's been 15 years since I last went to Benny's (I live across the country now). I was so excited to finally get to go back after all of this time,..."

Kimi Kinsey

"My favorite breakfast burrito in town. Had the "new" Barbacoa burrito for lunch yesterday and it was great. Been going there since they opened and..."

David Sells

"Bennys is a Denver favorite, always the best, never a disappointment. Great, food, service and..."

Diana Inskeep

"I really miss Benny’s I loved going here for your smothered burritos and a Coke your service is excellent honey your restaurant is very clean. I..."

Donna Vroman

"Came here for the Chips and Queso, ended up with Margaritas and a Burrito too! Fast attentive service and a lively atmosphere at Benny's. Make sure..."

Scott Dallam

"Great place for over 25 years! Can't beat a $9.50 combo plate and $5.50 Marg with the $15.00 burgers and $5 draft beers that are the current rage in..."

John Griffin

"Never fails.. Best Mexican food n..."

Tina Goodluck

"One of our favorite places to visit in Denver. Good friends; great food they always make room for me and my rowdy..."

Matthew Knuteson

"We had a blast here! The margarita pitchers are a good deal, and the food is awesome. I live in castle rock and we dont have good Mexican food..."

Breanna Castrodale

"Good food, good service and I like a ling standing kinda..."

J H

"We had a party of 7 and there was a mixup on orders last night, but they made it right. Props to Alejandra. We've always loved Benny's and it was..."

Dominick Miller

"I've been eating here since '90 and have never been disappointed. Huge menu with lots of excellent dishes. Not super polished but the prices are good..."

Steve Stremsterfer

"We had a great experience at Benny’s last night! The place was really busy when we got there at 6, and our kids were over the edge after a long day..."

Julia Sarver

"Benny's is good, good food, good service. It's better to eat there, I think, rather than do take out. We did that a couple of weeks ago and the food..."

Ara Darakjian

"If you are looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience, stop at Benny’s! I consider myself to be pretty picky about Mexican food and this..."

Janice Formichella

"We have been coming to Benny's for years. We love the delicious food and Fast service. There are several terrific servers but have to say that Jose..."

John Basting

"I had ordered The enchilada plate along with a couple of hard tacos. The food had allot of flavor :) Tacos were super great and not oily :) My..."

Robin Ruiz

"Who doesn't love good Mexican food?! The portion sizes are awesome on the food, however they could make the margaritas bigger. Either way a good..."

Steve Johnson

"We had a surprise 40th Birthday on the patio. The food was spot on the best Mexican food we have had in a long time. The server Amanda? did a great..."

Jeremy Jensen

Torchys Tacos

79/100 (1042 ratings)

77/100 (4790 ratings)

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"Otra Vez Cantina offered excellent food and drinks. The service was decent. It did take some time for my party to get our check. I definitely give..."

Jessica Schneider

"Beautiful space! All you can drink margaritas were fabulous! Our server was great about us not having to ask and ask and ask. The food wasn’t a..."

Alicia Ostenson

"Ordered the street tacos off the happy hour menu and washed it down with a mojito. The tacos were really good. The place has a nice vibe with a long..."

Tam Henders

"Excellent salsa, good burritos, tasty margaritas what more can you ask for? Salsa is excellent. Good texture/flavor and the chips are sturdy but..."

Matthew L

"My wife and I stopped here on a whim. We wanted a quick margarita and a snack. WOW! I had a Baja Fish Taco ,and my wife had a Carnitas Taco. We both..."

Rob Shank

"Food was on point. Great green chili sauce. Spicy margarita was perfect. But are bartender/server.... home boy was working this woman hard. Food..."

Brian Baldonado

"I really enjoyed this spot. Super close to our hotel and the 16th Street Mall, which was nice. We stayed in Denver for 5 days and came back to this..."

K Blount

"Out of all the American-style Mexican restaurants I have been to, this one ranks among the best. The cheese enchiladas were incredible, and so were..."

Austin T

"Really great Mexican spot right in the heart of downtown. The service is exceptional and the food was great too. The Al pastor burrito was delicious..."

Jonathan Leibovich

"I asked for the barkeeps recommendation from the menu. Took his suggestion of Panchos Enchiladas and could not be happier. Nice smokey flavor,..."

Joshua Olson

"Overall great restaurant. Went on a Friday night, busy but not overly busy, seated right away, server/waiter was prompt, answered my questions and..."

blondeham

"Love the nachos. Drinks are good as well. My friend told me their tacos were so delicious. The ambience was good and they were playing nice music as..."

Rushikesh

"Great Mexican food Downtown Denver. Walking distance from most hotels, along the 16th street mall. Had the steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas. Kitchen..."

Ed R

"I recently dined here while we were in Denver and it was a delightful experience. The extensive tequila menu was a pleasant surprise, with a wide..."

Daling B

"The food and vibes were on spot. There was an NBA Nuggets game on, so people were really engaged in watching that. My food came out within 10..."

Gina Winstead

"By the numbers: 1) Atmosphere - a warm mix between a classy bar and the cozy place you hang out with friends 2) service - friendly, fast, orders were..."

Tom

"Awesomeness. Great Tacos Callejeros options and delicious Horchata rice..."

NELSON ORTIZ

"Came in for happy hour with a group of friends. The drinks were really good, I particularly enjoyed the passion fruit mojito. Service was very..."

Gail Berg

Buckhorn Exchange

76/100 (8863 ratings)

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"We were in from Los Angeles, and it's true, people here are horrified by guns, and meat, and dead animals. They are dumb. Buckhorn is one of my..."

Nathan Marsak

"Our 50th anniversary celebration was great, mainly because of the special service from our waitress, Tangie. The food was all we expected it to..."

Pj Hunt

"Went here for a bison steak and my expectations were blown out of the water! We waited an hour for our table but the drinks and live music made the..."

Karen Pratt

"Excellent food! Awesome place and must when..."

Sherry Scribner Rogers

"Over the top. An eating experience. Waitress was patience and helpful. Never a glass..."

Lynn McCurdy

"This was my first time at The Buckhorn Exchange...I knew of it but had never stopped in previous trips to Denver. The decor is awesome and I would..."

Michael Barker

lisa whiteland

"Great place to see when you're in denver. I got the Rocky Mountain Oysters, for bull testicles they tasted pretty good. Also got Buffalo and Elk. It..."

Melanie Fretschel

"The eye candy is everywhere. The meat candy is brought to your table to feast on while your eyes feast on all the historical stuff there is to see..."

David W.

"First time visiting this historic place! I would it loved up to the reputation for sure. It is decorated with endless items from the past. The food..."

Leo Mendoza

"There aren't many places you can eat elk and Buffalo while looking at Teddy Roosevelt's original rough rider flag or Wild Bill's signature. I'm so..."

Halley Little

"Meat and mashed were very good. Veggies are not their strong side. Very enjoyable meal, but quite basic and felt like it was not worth the price. The..."

Paulina M. Leon

"My husband and I have been wanting to try the Buckhorn for quite a while and finally decided to make a date night of it. The surroundings are really..."

Cynthia Stephens

"Tried Rocky Mountain Oysters from the oldest restaurant in the Greater Denver area. It was an experience but didn't like the taste of the food much...."

Asad Jahangir (Lion)

"While Staying at the the Oldest Denver Hotel, The Oxford, I Decided to Enjoy the Oldest Denver Restaurant - The Buckhorn Exchange. Excellent..."

MGD

"This has been one of my favorite restaurants to go to. The Bison steaks are cooked to perfection, beautifully seasoned, and melt in your mouth. The..."

Beth Snow

"Outstanding food at this one-of-a-kind restaurant. A lot of history in this building. You won’t get tired of the scenery. I went all out and the..."

Ethan Kolb

"This place was a very unique experience, with more taxidermy animals than I've ever seen! Historic place!Really good steak and Rocky Mountain..."

Shane C

"WOW! This is a great slice of ‘Americana’ and a trip back in time. First opened in 1893 and little has changed - part restaurant and part museum!..."

Brian Garrett

"This is kind of outside of town but is really neat. It is the oldest restaurant in Denver and goes hard into the Wild West history. Don’t take a..."

Mike Shess

"A friend flew in from St. Petersburg, at the top of his to-do list, was eat at the Buckhorn. I have been a patron of this place for many years, and I..."

Andrea DePoyster

"I came here over 30 years ago. Now coming back to Denver tried to find this place and did thank God we found it! Great history wonderful stories...."

dietmar doehring

Urban Sombrero

76/100 (4346 ratings)

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"Solid Happy Hours, tasty food, reasonable prices and a kick ass staff who enjoys working there. The crowd is decent people looking to have a fun and..."

Michelle Wheeler

"Great food, awesome drinks, and best of of all superior staff and owner. Rob keep up the great work many blessings and wishes to you. Thank you for..."

Warner De Leon

"Great place, great people! I got tired of Applebee's, so I wandered down the block, best place I could have stumbled across! Awesome happy hour..."

Adam Thompson

"Went today 7/07/2018, Great service, clean and cool looking inside and the food was realllly good and at a reasonable price. Staff didn’t mind my 1..."

Benjamin Wirchak

"Love their lunch combo special! Great for a quick lunch. I rate my Mexican food places on three things: margs (5 stars), chips and salsa ( warm..."

Amanda Evans

"Great Strawberry Margarita! Nice atmosphere and super service for our boisterous..."

Deb Anderson

"Love the place the staff is very nice and the food..."

Lucy Bueno

"Nice location near several hotels. We enjoyed roasted shashito peppers on one visit and came back for a 2nd visit on a Taco Tuesday. Ask for their..."

Vinnie 1973

"Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Urban Sombrero for the first time, a delightful sports bar nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado...."

Guillermo Chacon

"Fun environment during a Nuggets basketball game. Food lacked flavor. Everyone at our table commented that their food wasn't seasoned at all. Oddly..."

Clint Reynolds

"Received dinner and a show! Two servers were loudly arguing and cursing each other for over 5 minutes... other than that spectacle, the food was..."

Drea X

"Definitely the best part of my day. The El Fuego burger was awesome. The fresh made salsa was wonderful. Service was fast and friendly. The Shiner..."

Patrick P

"It won’t be the most authentic Mexican food you’ll ever have but dishes we tried was really good and the service wasn’t lacking at all. They..."

T K

"Promptly greeted and seated. Our server Natalia was wonderful in making suggestions. The Happy Hour margarita for $5 is a slam dunk. 5 stars for the..."

Kathleen Kahr

"Stopped in for a quick lunch and I’m glad I did! Lively sports bar and grill with friendly employees and great food! The chips and salsa were good..."

Ernesto Casas

"Fast and delicious lunch! Came in while traveling for work for a quick lunch. Wow, it was so good! Chevy was the bartender and was incredibly..."

Natalie A

"The food here is so delicious. The burgers are soooo good, I recommend the Daddy's Breakfast burger, it was a 10 🍔 🍟 Great service, nice..."

Jazmin Tully

"First time here and I came out to meet someone for lunch. Walked in the front door and was greeted right off the bat. Place was clean and smelled..."

Duane Kuta

"We didn't eat but met some GREAT friends we hadn't seen in over 20yrs. So that made the atmosphere super. We did have drinks, though, and they were..."

Dan Mallard

Mezcal

70/100 (2108 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mezcal, a captivating restaurant that left a lasting impression on my taste buds. From the moment I walked..."

ViNcent Fields

"Anyone who says Denver doesn’t do Mexican food justice hasn’t been to Mezcal. I love this place for their amazing staff and outstanding Mexican..."

Brittany Miller

"This place has the nostalgic pictures on the wall of the history of Mexico as well as agave farming in particular. The bar is a fully stocked tequila..."

Brian Mulder

"Went as a party of three on a Tuesday lunch hour to this nice little restaurant on East Colfax that serves pretty good Mexican fare like street tacos..."

Shingo S. Ishida

"Update (8/19/23) : food was horrible. Pay $20 for chiles rellenos, and $20 for burritos was a mistake! Sorry Mezcal, just ⭐️one star this..."

ED Cabrales

"Nachos were amazing. Guacamole was fantastic. Overall, amazing. My friend's salad was GREAT and nice and spicy. However, I asked what taco they..."

Kathryn Todryk

"Quick stop on our way to the airport for lunch. We sat at the bar and Alejandro took awesome care of us. Super personable and helpful. Fun to chat..."

Ryan Gumma

"We really enjoyed this place, going in on a early weekday afternoon and were seated immediately. The food was very delicious! They have several hot..."

Rebeca P.

"Enjoyed our experience very much. Service was good, friendly staff and quick turnaround time on meals and drinks. If you love Mexican food I would..."

Carlos Lorio

"Ulises was a great server and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. The margaritas are really good and a great price during happy..."

Becky Roper

"The pork tacos delicious. They had pineapple pieces and a pineapple spicey sauce. The gravy for the burritos seemed homemade. Service was good not a..."

Erick Schuck

"Just another one of those random authentic places that you don't expect to find. I would gladly go back again. The margaritas and the food were..."

lee lawrence

"This place is filled with loud music, crazy decor and great tacos! We came here for $1 taco Tuesdays and they were very flavorful, each tacos has..."

Amanda Q

"Mezcal was a treat for sure. The food was amazing but the atmosphere was less than amazing. The place was super loud and the music was over energetic..."

JD Shepard

"Spectacular taco Tuesday! I loved all of them I tried, service was great, beer cold and delicious tequila. I have come for happy hour before but..."

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