Yes, yes, yes... just yes! I've been watching this restaurants progress on Instagram since before they opened and when I finally got to try it it exceeded my expectations! I honestly don't think I had ever tried Venezuelan food before and now it might be my go to spot for midday work lunches (I work nearby)! We tried the empanada sampler, two of the arepas (blondie and veneka), and the Nutella tequenos. It was all amazing! You can tell everything is made with fresh, high quality ingredients and cooked with a passion for Venezuelan culture and food. Also cocktails are such a great price and also great quality! Sign me up for many more La Catira's and Tio Kiko's! The service was quick and so nice and the vibe inside and outside is immaculate. You HAVE to try this place! Definitely worth the drive from wherever you live! read more

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The food was delicious, with very large, generous salads. I was hoping for a mocktail or non-alcoholic beverage options, but they only had iced tea or soda. I'll be back to try the empanadas next time. The room itself is beautiful, and the large garage doors will be amazing for summer. read more

Such great food - I had the Asado Negro and my wife had the Blondie & Dominó arepas, with yucca fries and sweet plantains. For dessert, we had the quesillo (Venezuelan flan). Normally, I'd share photos but it was so good I forgot to take any. Our server, Marco, was great too. Definitely coming back as soon as we can. read more

Catira - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The atmosphere is very nice and the decor is understated. The food is delicious! I love the options on the menu. I've gone twice and I will be back! read more

My friend and I went here for the first time for a bday brunch and had a great time. We sat at the bar which was cute and smaller. The bartenders were very nice and patient in explaining all the item from Venezuelan dishes to drinks. The customer service was great. So kind and accommodating. I turned down a birthday dessert so they gave me a birthday shot instead.-- and no one turns down a birthday shot!! We need a sampler of the empanadas. There were some we liked and some we didn't. We tried all the sauces. The chimichurri and cilantro garlic was really good. Didn't really care for the chipotle honey, although it sounds good. The Cachapa was delicious. The plantains were plated small and kind of expensive for what you get. All the prices were a little high, but considering that it's DTC it makes sense. read more

Catira - Cachapa - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great service and amazing food! I got the mamacita (sp) cocktail and it was yummy! Ordered the plantain sandwich and it was beautiful, big portion of satisfying, tasty, delicious food. read more

The bartender Manuel is memorable" a real creep; My friend can't drink alcohol and we asked for a non- alcoholic drink and Manuel serverd her an alcoholic drink by mistake and we were kind to him to replace the drink and he was extremely rude throughout our dinner by banging glasses and demonstrating aggressive energy, UGH. read more

Excellent Venezuelan food Excellent and Friendly Service Excellent and nice Ambiance read more

I have to admit that I wasn't really sure what Venezuelan food was but this restaurant came HIGHLY recommended by friends. I was not disappointed. What a wonderful experience. The food, ambience and service were amazing. My server, Sonata, seemed really excited to make sure that I enjoyed my food and drink selections and was attentive without being overly interfering. All of the empanadas were great but the mahi mahi was my favorite. The Mamacita is dangerously delicious and goes well with the nutella tequenos. Highly recommend! read more

I have tried to order food from this place twice now to no avail. The first time I was told I can't have delivered. I understood, but I couldn't leave my house that day. The second time I decide to go and do takeout after my movie. I was ordering and asked what kind of cheese was white cheese. She said mozzarella and I was happy. So I told her I wanted a arepa with cheese and beans. She said couldn't. They are very expensive but I have read the food is great. I can't believe she wouldn't let me switch cheese. I am taking this as a sign. So I'll find arepas elsewhere! read more

Great Venezuelan restaurant. Locally owned with friendly and helpful staff, and delicious arepas. I love the salad with the chicken and my family likes the empanada trio and arepas. read more

Everyone here is really nice. Great service and very personable. You can hear it when everyone is working together; they genuinely enjoy one another's company. Met the owners, very welcoming. Food was great, I recommend for a spot so close to the movie theater. Watched a movie and then grabbed some empanadas. Playing Latin music overhead reminded me of my time in Puerto Rico. Thanks everyone! read more

Ok. So first things first... we drove from Thornton all the way to Catira(an hour in rush hour) to meet a friend. The food was well worth the hour drive! Yum! Yum! YUM!! Wish there was one closer. Second, our service was fantastic. Our waitress was soo attentive! Our food was served very quickly and perfectly plated. But this is the most important part... integrity!! My husband paid the bill with cash, but accidentally included an extra $100 in paying the bill. Our waitress called us, to ask if we'd made a mistake! We did! I'm so impressed! I think a lot of people would have assumed it was a tip. Our waitress was so honest that she called to confirm. Wow wow! Good food, good service and integrity! I'd definitely drive there again! Highly recommend!! Ten stars out of five. Well done Catira! ps. Wish I'd taken pics of our food. I was too busy enjoying it to remember photo. read more

The place is cozy clean and eye catching decor. The water is great... didn't taste like tap. Our waitress was very kind. And someone else also checked on us to make sure that we were doing good and liking the food. We loved tall back cushioned booths. I thought the prices were fair. We shared a cachapa that my brother found sweet but it's made with sweet corn pancake which I loved! If you're a sweet corn fan this will make your day. It's a big portion and you can even get it with meat which would make for a great meal. We opted for no meat to be able to finish everything we ordered. We got tostones which I thought I had great texture and fried to a crisp perfection. Loved the light salt and bite to these. We also split 5 mini empanadas. Niether of we're fans of the one with the impossible meat but it's a great option for someone not eating meat. All the others were fantastic. And even though that might not seem like a lot of food between two of us, it was really substantial and we both left full and happy. read more

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My wife and I went there to have a few drinks and take home some empanadas. The Mamacita was a great drink! Will definitely be back. read more

Catira - Great drink!!! - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Loved it. Cute place. Drinks and filling small plates. I had tequeños and cachapas with cheese and black beans. Just here on business, trying to go back before i leave read more

Catira - TEQUEÑOS - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Picked up four orders of their mini empanada and my partygoers thoroughly enjoyed them! That's all I can give a review for. Otherwise, the servers were friendly and the place looked like a modern cantina. I would try their other foods. read more

Three of us had lunch here recently. Our favorites were the cachapa sweet corn pancakes and the la palma salad. Lemonade was from the soda machine. We thought the arepas, the tostones, and the tequenos were just OK. We did try two of the sauces and liked them both, but we didn't appreciate having to pay $.75 extra for each. We felt like the prices were on the high side. The atmosphere was pleasant, although I could have used a little less of the thumping music. Our wait person was trying hard, but was new on the job. We had some discussion amongst ourselves as to whether we should give three stars or four stars -- we decided three was about right. read more

Incredible service & food. Owner personally waited on us and ensured our big party got seated immediately!

First time but I love this place! Food is casual but on point. Vibe is great and so is the service! Food and drink prices are great! $5 bottle beer all the time and great cocktails this will be a new regular spot read more

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I was back in about a week ago and felt I needed to add this: If you like corn try the cachapa!! It's like a block of cheese wrapped in a corn fritter/corn bread pancake and it was delicious! Still the same wonderful service and beautiful dining atmosphere! This was the first time I had ever tried one, and I'm so glad I did, because now I know to order it every time! read more

This is an amazing place! I went to lunch with friends. Everything we ordered was wonderful. Arepas are mouth watering! Plantains so yum! Empanadas as well! The owner was so fun to talk to! Service excellent. Best recipes from Venezuela. Not enough room to talk about how beautiful the decor is... New restaurant you have got to go !!! read more

Great experience, service and great food ! They even have delicious vegan option! Super friendly staff! read more

Catira - Americana Empanada! - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Showed up right before the kitchen closed. Not sure if it was the owner or what. But, dude was great. Helped us out with a smile. The food was incredible, and the service was great! read more

Catira - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fantastic food, service, and ambience! Their plantains need to be bigger and a larger portion size

Everything about Catira was perfect. The food was exceptional, the Service was perfect. Great recommendations and just very kind people. The restaurant is also beautiful, spacious and most importantly, a great value for the portions and quality of food. read more

A M A Z I N G. Every bite was espectacular and the service and atmosphere were awesome! Muchas gracias!

We started with the cachapa and it was Amazing. That sweet corn pancake with melted cheese and butter on top was the perfect start to our dinner. Then came the tostones that were cooked crispy and topped with the just right amount of salt. The Guasacaca sauce was not my favorite, next time I will get them Patacon style. When I did not think it could get any better I was served an Arepa that melted in my mouth. The beef was so tender and blended perfectly with the plantains and black beans mash. A very special thank you for preparing our meal to accommodate my food allergies!!! Looking forward to returning again soon! read more

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I first went to Catira to see what it was all about and had such a good experience, I asked them to host a large corporate event and worked directly with the owners of this restaurant for a private event. I don't know if there's enough room in this review space to articulate how Manuel and his staff went above and beyond in all aspects and exceeded any and all of my expectations. From the very first email exchange to meeting Clare and Manuel at the location to outline the event, to the food recommendations could not have been easier. They understand what it takes to make sure each guest feels like a member of their family. The Venezuelan culture was on full display. Each and every person I talked to commented on the quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff, and that the owner was there not only doing every job, but also interacting as if he had known them for years. The plates full of Cachaps, Tequenos, dessert Tequenos, Tostones, and mini empanadas of all 5 flavors as well as all four of their deeply complex sauces went fast and furious and the kitchen make sure everything stayed stocked and warm. Many of our guests, along with myself, were able to try Polar beer for the very first time as it's currently only available here. I can go on and on. I first went to Catira thinking it would be a good place to try, but I left yesterday feeling like part of the family. read more

Excellent food. Exceptional ambiance. Over the top service. We gave our server, Manuel (also the owner), the challenge to feed a party of 4 the highlights from the menu for $100 or less without drinks. He selected a couple excellent appetizers to share, excellent mains and desserts. We left well-fed, impressed and very satisfied. Pleased way beyond expectations. We will be regulars. read more

My husband and I tried Catira recently and had a wonderful dining experience. The cocktails and food were delicious; enjoyed the mini empanadas and classic plates. Our server was friendly and prompt. The owner came to our table to introduce himself and to make sure we were enjoying our meal. The restaurant also has a fun vibe; Latin music and a warm color palate. Fellow diners included both couples and families. And compared to many of the restaurants in the DTC area Catira is a more affordable option for a nicer meal with table service. Highly recommend supporting this new, family run business! read more

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. A delightful change of pace. The beef was superb!

Delicious Venezuelan comfort food! The cachapa is everything bread, cheese and butter thar you could ask for. The shredded chicken was delicious in multiple dishes. The cocktails are interesting and unique. The owner came by and was very friendly. The service in general could use some work (our server went MIA for a while) but for a new restaurant still figuring things out, really not bad! read more

We stopped the grab dinner here one evening while visiting Denver and we weren't disappointed. Nice cozy spot our server was very welcoming and gave us detailed information about menu items. Our first time trying Venezuelan food and we were impressed. We got the catira and non alcoholic mamacita both of these drinks were so refreshing. We got the tostones, the beef cachapa, blondie empanada and Clasica arepa with the chimichurri and guasacaca sauces all of the food was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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Dined at Catira to celebrate my birthday with my family and it was incredible. Great happy hour, cocktails were delicious, food was amazing. It was my first time trying Venezuelan food and I was blown away. The ambiance was also well done. The service was very attentive and knowledgeable, checking up on us often with their team-style service. Definitely recommend this place for tapas style dinner with friends or family. read more

Great service and great food! Loved the classic plate with the beef, rice, beans, plantains and sauces

Always happy with the food and the experience. The food comes out quickly and is of quality

Simply outstanding. Warm, colorful atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. Definitely try the capachas, assorted empanadas, plantains and the shredded mahi mahi - they were all stelllar. They all pair perfectly with the Venezuelan beer Polar. The owner, Manuel is charming, very knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. This place is an absolute winner - try it. You will not be disappointed! read more

I found out about Catira through friends and Instagram (@holacatira) and made a point to visit during a recent trip to Denver. I found the story about how Catira went from a dream to reality for the two lovely owners who moved to Denver to open the restaurant. I was very interested in tasting the food, seeing the space and learning more. I visited Catira twice during my trip and my experience both times was even better than I had expected. The vibe of the restaurant is fun, friendly and hospitable. The staff is engaging, knowledgeable and really works to make sure every customer's experience is enjoyable and memorable. Being in the interior design field professionally myself, I was particularly impressed with the decor as the owners have really done a great job of making the interiors comfortable, colorful and fun! There is plenty of light, great music, colors everywhere (be sure to check out the bathrooms) and there is a wall of pictures including friends and family of the owners that was so personal and thoughtful! The food was incredible. So were the cocktails (unique, fresh and fun.) I didn't really know what to expect as I was not familiar with Venezuelan food. Wow! It was so delicious, fresh and interesting. There are so many wonderful items. The food presentation was fun and colorful and in keeping with the feeling of the restaurant. The staff did a great job of explaining the food and drink options and I ended up trying at least half or more of the food items on the menu...and a few different cocktails! Be sure to check out Catira when in Denver. The restaurant is wonderful. The neighborhood is also lovely and convenient. And be sure to learn more about the great story that started this wonderful new eatery. read more

Everything about Catira is excellent! The owner and his wife are working right alongside all of the servers and kitchen staff to deliver an exceptional dining experience and the most delicious empanadas, arepas y Venezuelan delicacies. I am typically a Mexican food fan--I love spice--but Catira loads up on flavor and it totally makes up for no spice. The blondie empanada is outstanding. They also serve Space Dust IPA on tap--it's my favorite beer--so it's a no-brainer. I will definitely put this on the date night rotation. read more