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

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

My wife, daughter, and I showed up at 430pm to enjoy an early dinner. The restaurant's door was locked but I could see a cook and another person walking around the dinning room. The person walking around struggled to open the door for us. Once they did, we asked if they were open. The guy was clueless and said let me go ask. They open at 4pm per the door signage. The place was empty no one knew what was going on. My family and I walked out and will not be back. read more

I've never given a restaurant a bad review, but I am upsettingly disappointed in this restaurant. 2 stars just for the ambience and nice staff. We went for cinco de Mayo. They had a limited menu, which was understandable. I got the signature margarita ($14) and my partner got the house ($8), they came from the same premade batch and tasted the exact same but mine had an orange on top. Very sad but okay. The chips and dips were meh. Again, okay. Then the food came. I got the crepe pablanas($17) and my partner got the mole pablano ($18). We got 8 bites each with the crepes being very average and the mole being the worst we ever had. Flavor is preference, I know, but the bill coming out to $70 and still leaving hungry is the worst restaurant experience ever. Save your money read more

The best part of chili verde is its within walking distance of our house! Their staff are soooo friendly and helpful. They're also super family friendly which makes this mom of 2 much more relaxed. Everything we've had here has been great. It's a great place to hit up before heading to a broncos game. You won't regret stopping by! read more

Chili Verde is an absolute gem. The ambiance is tremendous, the margs are delicious, but the food is the star. Starting with the Salsa Trio, they introduced me to a flavor I'd never had before and that I now crave - Salsa Macha. It's nutty, it's spicy, in the words of Guy Fieri - I'd eat that on a flip flop. Even my wife who doesn't like spice asks for another bowl. She had the Chile en Nogada once and may never order anything else again - a top dish in the city for her. I've bounced around the menu, but the best in my opinion is the Rib Eye Poblano. A transcendent dish that tastes more expensive than it is, a rare find these days. In all, the flavors are expertly balanced - you can just tell there's a level of care and passion put into each recipe. We were lucky enough to meet the owner Eder and hear his story, it only made us love this place more. read more

Had the pleasure of eating here with friends a few weeks ago. Its nestled in the highlands area of Denver and quite a unique setting.. Kind of upscale, kind of eclectic very unique. We had a variety of different foods. I had a chile enogada with ground beef it came with a side of rice. Someone else has a poblano stuffed with seafood, another had a spicy pork dish, someone else had carne asada & lastly were the chicken fajitas. The plates were artful in presentation and the food was delicious. I also ordered a glass of argentine malbec which is my favorite! We also ordered dessert platanos machos & churros. All in all a sucess. Good food & great ambience. read more

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Cool nice little spot, family restaurant. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. I had their "Mole Verde" it was a small portion, nice presentation and delicious! I haven't tried a mole verde as delicious and AUTHENTIC as the one in this location since my grandma cooked it for me when I was a kid. Sounds silly but the food in this place brought the good memories from my childhood, I will definitely come back to try more of their menu. I really recommend this place. read more

Chili Verde - Mole Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We walked in the door and we were immediately transported to Mexico! The ambiance, decorations, cleanliness, and greetings from the staff told us we were in for a wonderful feast! We enthusiastically ate the seafood stuffed poblano and Chili Verde which were spiced perfectly. Be sure to have the chips with beans and salsas. They were addictive! We look forward to our next meal and exploring the rest of the menu. Thank you! read more

First of all, the food is awesome. It's unique to the Mexican state of Pueblo. Their mole sauce is the best I've tasted. Having studied Mexican cooking a bit, I know how many steps there are in making mole sauce and other salsas, dishes, etc. served at Chile Verde. These people don't cut corners. It's also a more elegant place than many Mexican restaurants in Denver. This makes it a great place to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. However, their prices are still reasonable. We were there on a slow Tuesday night during Christmas week so the owner came over and attended to us personally. His friendliness and personal attention really made us feel liked valued guests. I've eaten here several times in the past but will definitely visit more often in the future. It's the best Mexican restaurant I've found during the decade I've lived in Denver. P. S.: They also have a great bar, with a terrific margarita menu. There's also wide selection of tequilas, beers and other spirits. Their wine list is solid as well. read more

I ordered a taco salad for dinner to go, and got home to find the chicken still raw and very undercooked. Called to reorder but the manager just offered to void my ticket. Very unfortunate/disappointing. read more

Chili Verde - Undercooked taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

COVID-19 delivery order. Easy to order online. Order was correct. Food was the same as always: delicious. we have been enjoying Chili Verde's food for 11 years. Metal containers make for easy reheating. read more

Pleasant Authentic Mexican! Situated on the West side of Federal Blvd, (near the Broncos Stadium) in the middle of West 23rd and 24th Avenues. This great Mexican restaurant is run by two brothers whose family is from Puebla, a city south of Mexico City. I walked my dog a few blocks for a late lunch as a friend recommended it for me. The shaded pleasant green colored entry says that this is a cool and good place to eat! I was greeted at the front door and immediately knew that dogs are welcomed on the secluded brick enclosed back patio where music and lights complete the authentic feel. The entire experience was more than perfect for my afternoon meal. My server, Steven, seemed to be almost a one-man show and knew exactly what I would like. My meal included: Beet salad with feta and hint of a green dressing drizzled across the top. Delicious! I tried several salsas with one being the Macha- it's made with chipotle peppers, garlic, olive oil and salt - at first, just flavorful and spicy, then all of a sudden, Bang! Then it just keeps giving! Omg! Entree was Enchilada de Suizas - a Chili Verde signature dish adorned with a pleasant green sauce. Another sauce I tried was the Puerco en Chili Morita - an excellent smokey flavor with a hint of rosemary and a bite of pork! I ended up placing this on everything! Dessert - this was a complete surprise and called "Spring Fling" which is a Denver Native favorite from downtown dating back to the 1930's. Although this dessert seemed to have nothing Mexican about it, other than the edible orchid sitting on top, it was the PERFECT closing to my meal. Definitely a 5-Star rating! read more

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Hmmm, I want to love this place. Locally owned, friendly people, cute decor. However, unfortunately, they have an extremely limited menu before Bronco games. I understand everyone is understaffed but to limit the bar to only house margaritas and a bottled beer seems a bit crazy to me not to mention it must cut their profits down a ton. The menu was limited too with no tacos available at all but maybe that was just that one day? We had the chicken taquitos and water to drink. It has a fantastic location so we may try again but it won't be too on my list. read more

The food here is delicious! So creative and tasty. A great sport for kids too (my 8 year old loves the floutas). The CHILE EN NOGADA is amazing. Service is quick and kind. read more

Food is amazing. The Steak Fajitas or Chili Rellenos are amazing!:) Unique taste and absolutely delicious. Ambiance is vibey and chill.

A new local fav has been added to our list after our time at Chili Verde. I cannot believe we drove by this place so many times not knowing that such a nice restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine was right there. The inside is decorated nicely and they have a side patio as well. Enchiladas in mole sauce is my favorite Mexican dish to order and at Chili Verde it was fantastic. The smothered burrito was also yummy and the margs were made strong. We discovered that they have all-day happy hour Mondays and $2 Taco Tuesdays so we will certainly be back! read more

Chili Verde - Enchiladas De Mole - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I have been here a handful of times, every time is absolutely amazing. Never a disappointing meal, always excellent service and I love the atmosphere. Restaurant is clean, bright, colorful. And the food, out of this world! Definitely get the Chile en Nogada, just incredible. read more

Yummmmyyyyy :) Okay I usually don't like a big slab of meat haha but the carne asada thing that I can't remember the name of but it had mashed potatoes was great! The chips and three salsas were also pretty good. Nice server! I'm terrible at namess.... Also, a little classier than I expected based on the outside of the place so I'm glad I was dressed alright! read more

Chili Verde - Carne Asada hot dayum - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Just when you thought it was good it just gets better. Well distanced tables for the time, all staff wearing masked and you can (finally) sit inside (limited). Best ceviche in Denver. read more

We were looking for a tasty place to meet friends and have a late lunch/HH and were delighted with this restaurant. I had the stewed crab tostadas and a bottomless Arnold Palmer and was very happy. read more

First time coming here. Ordered a marg at the bar and ordered the food to go since it was almost empty and I figured they would shut down early. Interior was nice. Flavor was maybe 4/5 but the entree- portion size was clearly for a 4 year old. Please raise your prices or tell me if your going to give me a kids meal before I drive home. With a marg and tip, this came out ~$40. read more

Chili Verde - Small portion. This is from the "dinner entree" menu. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We came here for a private party. It was a fun and interesting place. Very accommodating. The food was outstanding - lots of vegetarian options. The servers were pretty on top of things - hard to tell how it would be during a regular restaurant experience because it's was a very large group. If I lived in this area, it would definitely be in my regular rotation of restaurants! Thanks! read more

Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is my favorite Authentic Mexican food restaurant in Denver!!! Order their chicken taco salad or their Chile verde meal or their Suiza enchiladas you cannot go wrong! The plantains for dessert are also a must. The owners are so friendly and staff is attentive! read more

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Delicious and authentic! I would hands down recommend this place to anyone that is looking for delicious Mexican food. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and more modern, they also have a very cool outdoor area. The owners are also very friendly! This should definitely be on your list of places to try and then make your frequent rotation. read more

The food was good but the service was too slow. They didn't have a clean glasses not things going eye little dirty. I would definitely go back for more delicious food. read more

Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Visited this place after reading yelp reviews and were excited to try it. Talk about a huge downer all around. We walk into the place to find that the AC is having issues so it's hot in the restaurant. We get seated outside at a dirty table and I'd say the seating outside was generally filthy. The waitstaff, while friendly, took forever to get us waters. Their beer options only include a few Mexican beers. They charge for chips and salsa btw which doesn't make sense to me since this isn't heard of where i'm from. The meals were lacking in flavors and proper salt. I got the beef fajitas which tasted like the only "amazing house seasoning" was a can of chipotle sauce dumped on it-not good. They do not have flour tortillas here. Her dish was lackluster as well. Walked out with a $50 dollar tab. I'd say these amazing reviews in yelp may be for folks not used to original Mexican or Tex mex food found in Texas! Their chips were homemade and stellar as well as their regular salsa. But takes a lot more than that to dazzle me. read more

Chili Verde - Beef fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The best Mexican restaurant in Denver -- so far! Putting "gourmet" next to "Mexican" is unusual but this place earns it. Wonderful food, ambiance and service. A five star winner. My business guest also loved it. We'll be back. read more

Chili Verde - The RELLENO DE MARISCOS was brilliant. Multiple competing and complimentary flavors. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I liked there patio it was quite. The tacos and margaritas were delicious. I would recommend that happy hour.

Simply the BEST. The food is beyond amazing--with many of the owner's mother's recipies included. Try the Mole--it is unique and fabulous. The owner, staff, cooks, everyone is there to do whatever they can to make sure you have a relaxing and enjoyable meal--I cannot say enough good things! read more

I loved everything about this place. The inside is clean, spaced out and has an authentic feel. The owner was working there while I dined and he was very kind and welcoming. Chips and salsa are a must... everything tasted as if it was made from scratch. I did the Chili Verde and it was phenomenal. Flavors were there, pork was fresh and cooked right. Definitely going back here! read more

Ok, where do I start? This place is the best! I'm not kidding when I say a cop recommend this place. Love the vibe and the service

Do you know what you don't know? Did you know Pueblan Cuisine is one of the oldest and most savory regional cuisines of Mexico? Did you know that's what's served here? I think it's time to rid yourself of some of these questions and fill your stomach with great food and drink at the same time! OK, it's on Federal and the area is just a little sketchy but the inside is very nicely appointed. Table spacing is excellent and there is a fairly long bar along one wall. My party of four was greeted warmly and had menus in our hands immediately. We began with adult libations. I started with the house marg and it was decent for $6 but nothing special. But then I moved up to a tequila flight. I choose the "Plata" for $14. The menu says it should be three 1/2 oz. pours but that is a happy mistake! I enjoyed three 1 1/2 oz. pours. See my pic. For me this was a five star flight and an excellent value! Others in my party also said their drinks were excellent. Chips and salsa here are exceptional. You receive warm gluten free chips and three types of salsa ranging in heat from mild to fiery. The entire table loved them. For an appetizer we shared TOSTADAS DE TINGA- Three tostadas made with chipotle marinated beef and topped with lettuce, queso fresco & crema for $8. Heads up! They were smoky and delicious and very spicy. Prepare for some heat! My Denver Elite daughter Jennifer B. posted some outstanding pics. My entrée was RIB-EYE POBLANO- Rib-eye steak served on a bed of rich poblano sauce for $16. One again it was excellent and the pablano sauce packed some heat. Throughout the evening our waiter and also the bartender were excellent so no problems with customer service. I love small places like this and would return in a heartbeat! read more

Chili Verde - Tequila flight with a seriously heavy pour! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We stopped here to get some lunch while killing time before a flight out of town. It was a Saturday at noon. Excellent food! Chill spot with good upbeat music. Very good service and wasn't packed either. Try the chili verde as an appetizer. read more

Chili Verde - Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Been here several times. Food is excellent and they offer several traditional dishes from Mexico not usually available in most Mexican restaurants. read more

When this restaurant was recommended to me by someone from Mexico, I immediately put it on my list to try. We came last night for dinner and lucked out in getting a table. Friday and Saturday nights are reservation recommended, FYI which we didn't have. Our waitress was awesome and I put her in the tricky position of choosing what she thought was the best dish to represent the Puebla region of Mexico. She chose very well with the signature dish of Chili en Nogada. It actually sounds not great from the description with a blend of peaches, beef, walnuts, pepper and pomegranate. But when the flavors come together, it works. I didn't find it to be salty enough so I did add a little salt. The hubs opted for the chili verde. He thought his pork had great flavor but was a little dry. We both found the rice to have excellent flavor but was overcooked and on the mushy side. The chips and salsa were excellent as were the house margaritas. This is a great restaurant to expose people to other regions of Mexican cuisine that are not at all what most people think of in regards to the typical Tex Mex version we so often get. read more

Chili Verde - Chili en nogada. It's sweet but not too sweet but I had to add salt. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The flautas were fabulous! I chose chicken as I am just not a fan of pork. Tender and succulent wrapped in a perfect crispy tortilla. Topped with a lovely salad of greens, tomatoes, and green salsa. My oldest daughter had the smothered burrito with green Chile and said it was the best burrito ever! My youngest daughter toned down the enchilada to have no sauce and was quite happy. The chicken tacos without tomatoes were just the ticket for my 4yr old son. Their rice was one of my favorite things! Cooked to perfection and a tasty surprise with kernels of corn. Definitely on my return list! read more

Chili Verde - Nice restaurant. Lots of character. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I loved the food, atmosphere, and service ! We're already planning when we can come back. Prices are very reasonable and the food is delicious. If you can sit in the patio it's beautiful! We ordered the ceviche, guacamole, mole, and shrimp dish. The staff is very kind and welcoming, thank you! read more

Chili Verde - Patio - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I really like this place. It's not Mexican food it's food inspired from Puebla! So it's a little different but everything is delicious and so flavorful. I would say the portions are on the smaller scale but still delicious. My favorite thing here is the cheese and onion enchiladas. As simple as it sounds they smother it with a delicious green sauce and top it with Mexican cheese! I would recommend! read more

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Chili Verde!!! I can't say enough good things. Top tier service and EXQUISITE food! Highly recommend!