Pro: Everything but the Cons Cons: The bar wasn't open! The fresh chips and salsas, an amazing pork pozole and a mole chicken so decadent that I scooped up the mole with a fork!! And I finished it off with a delectable flan! Wow! It made the evening right! Bummer no bartender was available on a Monday night during Happy Hour (5:45ish) It wasn't busy when I arrived but 1/5 full by the time I left. Great service all around! read more

For my wife's birthday, we took a weekend trip to Denver. While there, we had brunch at Chili Verde and had an amazing time. The food was phenomenal. The drinks were great. We loved the ambiance and service. And they gave us a treat when they realized it was here birthday. We will definitely return! read more

Chili Verde - Birthday Cake - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you order the Chile en Nogada you may be so excited by it you never order anything else. So that could be a problem. Otherwise, I'm not sure what flaws you'd find in this place. The service is friendly and kind, the seating is ample and comfortable, the drinks are great and the food is . . . Wow. Just come to Federal, park in the back lot, and experience it. Lots of ways to be gluten-free and/or vegan. read more

What a cute and hidden gem on Federal. We were heading to Meow Wolf in a Friday night and looking for somewhere close. I rely pretty heavily on Yelp and this caught my eye. Please note, this is not your big plate, smothered Mexican restaurant. The food here is traditional/regional Mexican based food and very deliberate in flavors and presentation. We started with chips and 3 salsas - mild red, bean, and spicy. The chips were crispy and warm. We ordered guacamole next and it was super fresh and not overpowered by onions. For dinner, we ordered the Crepas Pablanas and Pollo a la Santa. Both were well made, delicious, and the presentation was on point. We appreciate finding a place where the food quality outweighs the quantity. We were able to enjoy dinner and not leave hungry or feeling overly full. We also had a nice conversation with one of the managers on the food origins. We def recommend. read more

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Wow maybe because im from california?? Nah there are plenty of mexicanos here. We ordered the ribeye problano and the chili verde. We were well taken care of. We sat at the bar which we prefer. It was very beautiful inside and the bar was open and welcoming. read more

I love this place! The food is fantastic. Everything is fresh! I come here for tacos but my friends and family have never had a bad meal.

Huge disappointment overall: not gonna rate them a 2 just because they seem like good people and the positives were definitely the freshness of the food and the outdoor patio. But man just so overpriced: we were gonna share fajitas and got the chicken/shrimp combo. Wish I would have taken a pic for proof but no like it was barely a 1/2 chicken breast and THREE pieces of shrimp with 3 fajitas and small portions of rice and guac. Beans n peppers were decent. Then they have the audacity to charge for more chips when they come in like an 8 oz little cup and didn't mention it was extra. Marg was huge which was a plus. I'm sorry but with equally as good Mexican places around with much better portion sizes or cheaper prices, we won't be coming back. read more

Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Googling where to eat before leaving to Greece, why not Mexican! Chile en Nogada caught my eyes and stomach, so we came here and it was close to home. Street parking only, but if there are none you can go park in the residential area. We were the only ones there, but a few more came as we ate. The interior and ambiance was nice and it seems as if they have dancing/salsa nights. The bar took up one side of the restaurant, but it was a bit early for drinks....well for the other table. It was 11am, but I guess it's HH somewhere around the world. They served us chips and salsa, beans, and this hot chili. I read about the chili and oh man, it was eye-watering-nose-dripping delicious lol. *note that chips and salsa is not complimentary. We wanted more chips and that was additional $$. Just FYI. My boyfriend ordered 3 soft tacos and he enjoyed the steak the most, then pork, and chicken. He could've done without chicken and ordered another steak. Obviously I ordered the Chile en Nogada and it lived up to it's hype. It was a tad bit too much for me and my boyfriend was happy with his simple tacos. Will come back again when we crave Mexican. Just glad it's close to home. read more

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

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Great stop near Sloan's lake. The owner gave us great insight to the menu which we figured out quickly that everything is delicious! We got the Crepas Poblanos, the Chile En Nogada, the Chili Verde and for dessert the flan! Everything from the service to the food to the atmosphere was fabulous! Will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Chili Verde - Crepas Poblanos (bottom), the Chile En Nogada (left), the Chili Verde GF - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I was so looking forward to this restaurant because of all the awesome online reviews but I was greatly disappointed. The ONLY thing good about this place is their food (although on the pricy end and also on the smaller portion side)--but other than that their servers were super slow, did not understand our orders at all (limited English) so my sister had to translate for her friend, then the restrooms were locked up and the worst part is that there was no AC so it was brutally hot inside. We ended up seating ourselves outside but it was still uncomfortable warm. Parking is also very limited here. I don't think I would be coming back to this place in the future. read more

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The staff was super friendly, and the food was great! The restaurant is also very nice and has good music!

We really enjoy Chili Verde! Creative entrees and drinks, served by friendly staff. A great ceviche is a must

What a gem! Yelpers are never wrong and didn't steer me astray for dinner. Beautiful place, not crowded, owner/server was fabulous, mango cocktails were as ridiculously good as it sounds but the mole steals the show (they have green and traditional mole--they'll bring both for a taste test). The traditional mole ("80 ingredients") was the best I've ever had--my kingdom for a vat of it but alas the plates were smallish (chicken and rice were perfect underneath). Go for the mole taste test if not for the salsa macha and fresh homemade guac--this is a new fave. read more

Looking for some good Mexican food, I remembered this "you can easily drive right by it" place on Federal. It's surrounded by your typical Mexican restaurants--one literally across the street and a half dozen just blocks away. But from its sophisticated storefront design and logo, it hints at something special. Once inside, the restaurant is spacious with high ceilings and interesting, colorful decor. It was a gorgeous day so we chose to sit outside on the patio. The service was quick, attentive and very friendly. I chose two different street tacos, which were amazing! definitely among the best street tacos I've ever had in the Denver area. My partner chose the vegetarian burrito and reported it was very good as well. She would've liked slightly more variety of veggies inside, but reported the taste was top-notch. I won't be forgetting this place any longer - it's going to the top of my list for Mexican food. PS. Even the chips and salsa are far above average. The chips were excellently crispy, and perfectly salted. And you get three different salsas! read more

Chili Verde - Carnitas Street Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food is outstanding. The owners are brothers from Mexico who are super friendly and do much of the cooking themselves. The flavor combinations are really interesting -- it is not your typical Mexican fare. The prices are very reasonable, too. Chili Verde is probably the neighborhood restaurant I go back to most frequently, which is saying something when there are so many good places to choose from in and around the Highlands. read more

Friendly staff, amazing food and cocktails and reasonably priced. I orders the moles, half and half and my friend orders the chile verde half and half. 100% recommended. read more

We really enjoyed our lunch here. Excellent food and nice atmosphere. We had the mole enchiladas and three soft tacos. Fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. A notch above most Denver area Mexican restaurants in taste and presentation. Definitely on our list for future visits. The only downside is a super small difficult to maneuver parking lot in back. Next time we'll park on the street. read more

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Came here on a weekend night, and it was not very crowded. We got seated easily, and I like the ambience service was friendly too The food has absolutely great flavors, and I will come back for the food . - mole: my favorite - hot salsa: really spicy! I like - I also ordered a beet salad and some guacamole This is a great spot and food was perfect. My only wish is that the portion was bigger for the price read more

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I've been here a couple of times now with a larger group (5 of us) and the service has been impeccable. We've been seated immediately both times, and even when it has been busy, the servers, bartender, busser, and chef have all been friendly and helpful. The restaurant is open, clean, and beautiful inside. I'm really burying the lead here, because the food is phenomenal! They have classics that you can find in Mexico. Today I ordered the Chile en Nogada, and ohhh my goodness. I was so impressed! The flavors and textures were very different than anything I've had before... a little bit sweet, a little bit fruity, but also very creamy and savory. I'm excited to come back and get the same thing again! *chef's kiss* read more

Chili Verde - Chile en Nogada GF - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious authentic central Mexican food - my quest for a go-to Mexican restaurant in Denver is finally over. Enjoyed the chips and salsas and the enchiladas suizas today and can't wait to come back to try the mole and chile enogada. read more

Great food and great service! GO HERE!! I've now been twice and my mouth is watering thinking of it now. We ordered the Chili Verde and my partner said it's the best he's had in Denver! I ordered the chicken flautas and they were crispy and perfectly spiced with just a little kick of heat. The chips and salsa and chorizo beans are a must have and their chips are fresh and thin and delicious! Great bar and great outdoor seating area! I can't wait to go again! read more

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Each time I've come here, I try to order something different and each time the food has been excellent. The staff have been friendly and the atmosphere is inviting. The owner is amazing! read more

We went with their signature dish, and was also what the server suggested, the Chile en Nogada. We got both the cheese version and the ground beef version. WOW it they were amazing! I was sort of surprised my daughter liked the cheese version with the varied flavors, fruit, walnut, cheese, etc. but she really liked it. I've made this before and it is a giant pain in the a$$ to make! It is considered one of Mexico's national dishes from the Puebla region. The colors of the dish, green Chile, red pomegranate and white sauce further add to the national theme of the dish. As I understand the owners of this establishment are from the Puebla region and I am thrilled that they have gone to the effort to put this dish on the menu. As a whole their menu is amazing and not your typical Mexican restaurant menu. In comparison it is a much shorter menu but full of specialties like seafood Chile relleno, rib-eye crepe, crepas poblanas and mole poblano. The vibe too is different than most Mexican restaurants, much more upscale. Keep these differences in mind when you eat here, it is not going to be a mass of food covered in cheese with sides of rice and refried beans. I thought my portion perfect, it is a really rich dish and couldn't imagine eating more than what they served. I wish I had this restaurant back home, I would love to come back and enjoy these specialities. So why not 5 stars? I hate to say it but it was the service. Our server was efficient and all but had no warmth, smile or welcoming presence. She wasn't rude or anything but just not friendly at all. We were not there at a busy time so that wasn't the issue. Also, she gave us our menus and asked if we would like chips and salsa and we said sure! Unlike most Mexican restaurants they charge for chips and salsa. Now it was only $4 and was two types of salsa, chips and beans and they were amazing so I didn't mind paying or getting them but just kind of hate that kind of thing. Also, I don't think they were on the dinner menu but we did come right at the end of lunch and the beginning of dinner. read more

Chili Verde - Chile en Nogada GF - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm really hoping that I either received someone else's order or maybe this dish doesn't travel well... because damn. That was some cold garbage. Will be going into the restaurant to sit down and give it a second chance, will report back. read more

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Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, amazing drinks, and amazing food! The owner Eder greeted us, waited for us, and gave killer recommendations. First time and will be back as much as possible. read more

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Great salsas, including a really great bean dip. Great service. Decent prices. I got the house margarita for $8. Th environment is also cozy. read more

Best mole I have ever eaten. Service is great. Nice art on the walls. Great margaritas.

On a recent trip to Denver, we decided to give this place a shot after finding it on Yelp. Man, this place was amazing. We will be coming here every time we come to Denver. Everything was great from the service, to the food, to the cost. I'm a huge mole fan, and this is probably my favorite as it's spicy. Chips and salsa were even amazing. After hearing it was our anniversary, they even brought a pink rose out to my wife and also gave us a piece of cake. read more

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My partner had the Mole Poblano and I had the Chile En Nogada. Both were incredible. The $4 chips, salsa, & beans appetizer was a must for the price. Will be back for sure. High quality food. Service was also 10/10. read more

My wife is from Mexico City and she did a thumbs up. Me too. The Pueblo tradition is an excellent cooking tradition, this place does it well, not to mention the best margaritas in Denver IMO. We love Loma. This place is as good. read more

Updated for 2021 - have come here many times. This time the beet salad made my companion nauseous. I tasted it and there was something wrong. Foul. Rotten. The lettuce was icy and stale. We deduced the mango dressing was sour/old/fermented. The salad was covered with it. The salad was unable to be eaten. I have never seen someone reject a food item so instinctual with their face and body language. It almost caused vomiting. It is rare and unfortunate. I had the Chili Verde and it was a very small portion for the price. Not busy. Service was slow to refill water and chips. Sala portions were tiny bowls 1/4 full. This experience has me rethinking ever coming back. I cannot recommend it anymore. read more

Chili Verde - Chili Verde- small portion for the price - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Discovered this amazing hidden gem on the way home after a long day at a job site. Food, alcohol, and overall ambience is totally worth the visit for night of Spanish fusion cuisine that will leave you full and big smile on your face especially after trying their home made flan! Also shout out the very awesome wait staff here. Looking forward to returning! read more

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In a city full of Tex Mex, it's nice to find more interesting plate selections. Started off with Mezcal, a beer and their chips and salsa. The corn chips come fresh with 3 specialty salsas. A bean and chorizo salsa is a comforting start to the hungry diner. Their house salsa is thin but packed with chiles and brightness from an oil and vinegar base. The star was the salsa the server described as spicy. Although, the spice is not an overpowering chile. It's crushed garlic and seasonings that remind me of Christmas morning with cinnamon and cocoa notes. Our entrees were chicken mole, chile verde, and chile en Nogada. All three were outstanding. The cocoa in the mole sauce ecstasy. The seeds and nuts add a delicious depth to the chile en Nogada. The chile verde is exactly what you want out of this dish. Succulent pork with a hot spice level above the other dishes. I have no idea why this place wasn't packed. The atmosphere is very modern. It reminds me of a downtown loft. Spacious, clean, decorated with a vibrant modern eye. The artwork is for sale and draws you into the spiraling dot art like a fractal landscape. The server and owner were very sweet. They were patient and interesting to talk with. Keep this place in business but save me a table! read more

Actively watching the server eat out of the chip bin while serving chips. Grabs basket with finger inside chip basket, snuffs nose with thumb, did not wash hands after. Sucked slat off fingers. Picture of my View of chip bin. Food is good. No physical menu available after I ask twice. Hygiene training needed. read more

Chili Verde - View of chip bin. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Have come in a couple of times and have had a great experience every time . Everything I have had on the menu has been incredible. The service is kind and speedy. read more

Best Mexican food in Denver! Shout out to the chef!! Must try the coconut margarita and the Crepas Poblanas! You have to try this place, it's beautifully decorated. Has great music vibes, not too loud so that you can speak but loud enough to get the Latin vibes flowing. Will keep coming back. read more

Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Cute place . Nice staff. Food is good. Great patio !!! Give it a try !! Date night spot too . read more

I cannot say enough about our experience at Chili Verde! Having recently moved from Chicago to Denver, I have not been able to find true authentic Mexican. You can tell Chili Verde's recipes are passed down from generations (the owner is from Puebla). Truly cooks with amazing flavor. We had the mole verde, mole poblano, chili morita, calamari and chocolate cake. The service was incredible. A Michelin star experience without the 2 month wait. Would recommend 10/10! read more

First meal in Denver. The food was delicious. The restaurant was cute, clean, and the staff friendly. Just right after a day of traveling. read more

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