Amazing dinner!…read more Such a unique experience. They started us with samples of their two juices. I was surprised when the flavor genuinely was "Christmas in a cup." The lomo saltado is exceptional and a Peruvian staple. The roasted chicken is a must. Swing by and grab a half bird for a special lunch!

When on business in the Denver metro area, I checked yelp to find somewhere to go for lunch. I…read morefound this amazing Peruvian spot, The Red Llama, in Lone Tree close to Park Meadows Mall! I was very impressed with the service, food, and ambiance of the restaurant. My server was very attentive, and friendly. I ordered a glass of Chicha Morada, which is made from purple corn - I usually describe it as holiday festivities in a cup. Haha. It comes with chunks of pineapple in it. For my entree I ordered the Arroz Chaufa with Pork along with a side of Salsa Criolla. The Arroz Chaufa was a good mix of salty and sweet and pairing the Salsa Criolla with it was just the right combination. Portions were pretty big and quality of the food was on point. I'll be dreaming about the Arroz Chaufa and Salsa Criolla for months. If you're looking for a great Peruvian restaurant in the Denver metro area, The Red Llama is a fantastic choice!

Excellent place. I still have to try many other entrées, but so far; great!…read more Easy menu, good flavors, great ambiance and easy free parking lot.

My husband and I saw this place on InKind so we came to check it out. The menu looked amazing. I…read morecannot have gluten, so I asked the cashier what food did not have gluten & he told me that all of the food they served has gluten. I was surprised because usually ceviche does not have gluten. There were other items on the list that would shock me if they had gluten. If you cannot have gluten, this is not a place for you according to the staff, which was so disappointing.

We came for the closing party, and what a send off! $20 all you can eat, $10 all you can drink. It…read morewas slammed but absolutely worth it. We got to try most of the menu one last time. The biggest standout was the papaya salad, which we wouldn't normally order, but glad we got to try it this time. The ceviche, pork wings, and ropa vieja were excellent as well. I definitely plan to keep an eye on where Chef Victor goes next, because his food is to die for. Love their decor as always, with its sense of whimsy mixed with the upscale. Super mega bien, you will be super missed! Wishing everyone the best on their next ventures.

What a deliciously fun concept! Absolutely loved our experience when we brought our friend here for…read moreher birthday! It's like Latin American dim sum meets Brazilian steakhouse without the all you can eat for X amount of dollars. Servers come to your table with different items and you can choose whether or not you would like them for the entirety of your meal. There are a few large plates you can order that are not passed around, but it is all meant to be shared. The tapas are not very small portions either! Loves the papaya so much we got two rounds. The ribs were insane as were the papas bravas. Drinks were memorable and so was the service. Love the chill vibe stunning ceiling. They can make some items without meat so don't hesitate to ask!

After a brief walk from the hotel around 12PM on a Sunday, we found ourselves in a nice section…read morewith shops and eateries. Outside, there appeared to be some construction going on where there'd be outdoor seating, but it was too hot anyway so we wandered on in. It wasn't busy when we arrived, 1 party visible (later I realized there was another section with customers.) Cute decor with plenty of seating. Our server immediately greeted us and seated us right away. The brunch menu wasn't too overwhelming and she went over the specials. Ultimately, we ordered the following: Artichoke tortelloni Eric's bao-nuts Gabe's chronic chicken salad sandwich Rioja Benedict Colorado lamb burger From beginning to end, all the dishes were exceptional! Everyone loved their meal! The artichoke tortelloni was enough as an appetizer for a party of 4. Apparently, we ordered a "desert" with the Eric's bao-nuts to start everything off. This in itself was so good, I'd go back just for this if I had the chance. I personally had the colorado lamb burger. I generally tend to eat light and don't finish my meals in one sitting. This definitely wasn't the case. The presentation for the burger caught my attention as well. We were so happy with our meals that we decided to get a "2nd desert", the flourless fudge torte. Man, I'm impressed. Chocolate was not too rich or sweet, loved the cherry compote. This is was a winner! Overall, it was a great lunch dining experience to start off my mother's birthday. The service, presentation and food were on point! I'll be back in the future to try out their dinner menu. Thanks Rioja!

We stopped by for their happy hour between 3-5pm, and didn't need a reservation while sitting in…read morethe patio. The interior is modern and upscale. We ordered sangria, lamb kofta ($9.5) , which has lamb, hummus and pickles. The highlights were the lavender bread, halibut ($49), nori tagliatelle ($27) Amazing! We like this one the best! and the artichoke tortellini ($27) , a bit too salty, which is their James Beard winner. They offer smaller portion of their homemade pasta for $14, which is a good option for tapas style dining.

Excellent food…read more Fast service and it paired perfectly with our beers from Golden City Brewing. The Veggie Empanada and Jicama slaw were flavorful and I recommend adding some of the available sauces to enhance the flavor. If you have the chance, definitely devour their food. You will not be disappointed. The price is right and the portions are on the large side.

Yum yum yum! We ordered the Lomo Saltado and Arepas and I can't say enough good things. The food…read morewas beyond delicious (some of the heartiest, most detailed plates I've had from a food truck in a while!) Also the staff was really friendly. You typically don't engage too much with your servers/kitchen friends in a food truck setting but it was nothing but pleasant and they went above and beyond to service us. Highly recommend!!

4 stars for friendly servers! But the 2 stars is for the food and speed of the food. We had a group…read moreof 6 and unfortunately only half of our meals were really good and the other half weren't even close. The ceviche had bad fish and the tamale had nothing but pork fat. It was expensive for lunch and what we got. I enjoyed my lunch but I don't think that I'll be going back.

CHEWED GUM FOUND IN FOOD. We were given a small dish of…read moreroasted nuts and decided to try them. One of my friends stopped chewing and looked in horror at what she pulled out of her mouth. Someone had stuck their chewed gum in the peanut dish. I signaled the waiter at the bar and let him and another guy standing there know what had just happened. The other man standing there actually said, "Yeah, that happens a lot. . .but usually people stick their gum under the table." There was no attempt by anyone to come over and apologize nor to see what could be done to help rectify our experience. My other friend who had gone to the bathroom while all of this was going on, said that the bathroom was left very sloppily- a trash bag left in the sink, wet floor that someone could have slipped on.... not a good first experience, to say the least.

Stellar restaurant with amazing, inventive food and fantastic ambiance and service…read more I went with a few people and some of our favorites Filet - while not in the Latin theme of this restaurant, just stellar Lomo - stir-fry tenderloin on amazing rice Chicken - Latin inspired spices done really well Ceviche - many different options, all unique and well done Corn Soup - poured tableside, one of the best I had The Bomba Dessert is a great presentation but the mismatch of flavors and textures just did not work for us. Yuzu Cake - fantastic texture and taste Lava Cake - was giving off unusual banana notes Definitely a place that I will return. Valet parking available as well as meter and further free street parking.

Great dinner at Toro Latin Kitchen with a large group, and everyone left happy…read more We started with the sweet corn empanadas, the clear highlight of the apps, sweet, warm, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Beef tartare was close behind, finely diced and well-seasoned. The guacamole was fresh and chunky, the prawns had a nice char, and the Amarillo ceviche brought a bright, citrusy heat from the aji amarillo peppers that balanced beautifully against the cool, tender fish. But the real highlight of the night was the steaks. My skirt steak was cooked perfectly, well-charred outside and tender inside, paired with the potatoes three ways, crispy, creamy, and roasted, each with its own texture and seasoning. Even better was the tomahawk ribeye, flambéed tableside in mezcal, a great bit of theater with a smoky, slightly sweet flame that infused the meat. I got lucky enough to try a bite. Rich, buttery, and delicious with heavy rosemary. A real treat. Service was a bit spotty for our group. I won't go into details, but our server disappeared for long stretches and it took a long time to finally get our entrees. This was likely because of our specific server.

This is a review for happy hour! It's from 3-6 at the bar and 3-5 at the tables. We sat on the…read morecovered little patio and it was great. Service was good and there are a solid selection of items happy hour menu. We tried the wings (yum!), the guac, the croquetas (interesting?), the tostadas (delicious but small). The happy hour frozen cocktail was a tasty blue concoction presented beautifully. And of course, had to finish with the churros. It wasn't a busy evening so they kindly allowed us to hang out at the table and linger after closing our check. Coming here is always great!

Fried nigiri appetizer was pretty good. It was fried rice on the bottom, and creamy meat on top…read more Bottom didn't have much flavor, so the top carried there. Wagyu tartare was also good, but you need to make sure you're including some bread in every bite, otherwise you'll blow your head with mustard. Horchata was delicious. Food took a while. I know it was dinner rush, but I feel like similar establishments don't take as long.

I was in town for a work trip and this restaurant was recommended by a few coworkers. I'm so glad I…read morewent! The restaurant itself is adorable--bright colors, lots of plants, and a really fun atmosphere. The music reminded me of a tiki room. We started with the ceviche, made with citrus-cured mahi, and it was probably my favorite thing we ordered. Bright, fresh, refreshing, and really, really good. The beans were also amazing. The menu described them as refried beans, but they were actually whole heirloom beans in a delicious smoky sauce, topped with cojita. I ended up eating them with the warm tortillas. The tortillas are ordered individually (75 cents each), so they ask how many you want. They were very thin, warm, and excellent. The guacamole was very good too--really good avocados topped with verde salsa and a sesame seed sauce. It was an unusual combination, I didn't really taste the sesame. The coconut rice was the one thing that wasn't for me. It smelled incredible, almost like a coconut dessert, so I expected it to be slightly sweet, but it was savory. The full-fat coconut flavor was very rich and a little too decadent for my taste. Service was great. Our server was friendly, helpful. A 20% service charge for the staff is included. He let us know that anything additional was not expected, but if we chose to leave more, it would go directly to him. Definitely worth a visit. I'm glad my coworkers recommended it and would absolutely come back for the ceviche, beans, and tortillas.

Our first stop in Denver was Mister Oso…read more We started off with Tepache Ceviche ($22). The ceviche includes serrano chile, thai basil, and sesame mayu oil giving it Asiany notes. The flavors were unexpected and it was a refreshing take on your usual ceviche medley. It was also delish on such a hot, hot day. The queso ($14 for a large) was queso-ing. Honestly, I would never order this just to order it, it seemed fitting to eat a skillet of melty cheese topped with chorizo simply because we were on a vacation. It was a decadent guilty pleasure and I highly recommend ordering one for yourself. For tacos, we ordered 2: -hard style ($12 for 2): crunchy blue corn tortilla, "mom's taco meat," Oso fire sauce, charred scallion crema, queso fresco -pork cheek al pastor ($17): al pastor braised pork cheeks, pineapple, avocado salsa, charred jalapeño onion, cilantro I liked all the tacos we ordered. The crunchy taco was an elevated version of the one you normally make at home. Twas delicious. The pork cheeks al pastor was a DIY sitch where you build your own taco. I thought the meat was perfectly marinated with a slight hint of sweetness which helped cut the spicy. These were served with flour tortillas. Service was spotty, though we did dine at an off hour. Overall, a good spot for a casual lunch.

In the area of Louisiana Avenue and S. Broadway? Stop in at Maria's empanadas! I am never going to…read moredrive by this corner without stopping by for some delicious empanadas! They are so fresh, flaky, delicious and I cannot live without them! I also grabbed a caffeine free watermelon mint juice. It is so refreshing! Indoor and outdoor seating and free parking!

You can see the delicious looking empanadas from the window display. All types of empanadas…read more Bacon cheese. Chorizo sweet pork , egg and cheese. The list goes on. They also have cookies on display. Chocolate and vanilla.