Try the bean dip. It's truly the best I've had. Been coming to D'Corazon for 15+ years and it doesn't disappoint. House Margs are tasty and pack a punch. Everything on the menu is great. There will be a wait but it's worth it. Go grab a drink somewhere close and they'll call you when your table is ready. Extra points for being a family run business that takes time off for family trips twice a year (January and sometime in summer they're closed for a few weeks to recharge). Never change D'Corazon, never change! read more

This was a great find for us in downtown Denver. Everything had great flavor. The only hitch for me was the salsa and queso were a tad spicy but that's just me. I have a lower tolerance than most. The flavor made up for it. Service was excellent too. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the world. I am a hardcore Mexican food enthusiast. I am also not one to exaggerate. Hyperbole is rarely my jam. All that to say D'Corazon makes the best Mexican food I've ever had. I've had fajitas in Mexico that couldn't compare. The staff is amazing, the margaritas are killer, the queso is incredible. D'Corazon is masterfully crafted Mexican comfort food. read more

Hmmmm. I have a few things to say. I ordered a tamale - not a plate,and it came smothered with sauce. My kids ordered nachos and it was lacking some ingredients- came with too much sour cream, too wet with beef sauce. They also charge for extra tortilla chips. However, my husband liked his carnitas plate - I tasted it, it was delicious with flavor. Will I come back again? Probably not. But worth trying it could just be me. read more

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this was the best mexican food i've had in denver since moving from CA! the staff was attentive and the vibes were juuuust right.

Amazing Mexican food in downtown Denver. I go here every time I'm in town. Great chips and salsa. Chicken enchiladas are very solid too with the red sauce. House marg was awesome too. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the city! The $5.70 'Knockout Margs' are deliciously deadly. I had two along with one to-go and they definitely get the job done. One of my fav margaritas for sure. Service was great and the menu is full of amazing options. It's definitely popular, so keep in mind that you might be waiting for your table. We had a group of 6 on a weekend night and waited about 35 minutes for our table. read more

Amazing home style Mexican food. First time visiting and will not be my last. It was packed for a MLK holiday Monday. Best part was there was not a single dish left uneaten. I'm the type of person to see what everyone's eating around. This was hard since everyone's plate was cleaned out and empty. spicy queso - not actually spicy but does contain green chill bits. If you loveee cheese, it was not as cheesy as expected, but overall good. It tasted more green chill with cheese then queso. Our server recommend the skinny margarita. it was spot on not too sweet and perfect amount of lime. Not as strong as homemade, but almost there. I could of enjoyed x and not get the sugar headache. This would def be the recommend beverage. Molè Chicken Enchilada were soo good. The Plate contains Spanish rice, beans, and two enchilada - covered in Molè. And rice was a perfect balance to the sweetness of the mole sauce. The chicken was moist that it was soft to the cut. The mole sauce is magic not too sweet. overall staff was friendly and constantly checked in. I can see it getting pretty busy on the weekends. Street metered parking, restroom are all the way in the back, the place seems massive. dinner area can get crowded, as seats are very close to together. not a huge deal, its easier too make sure friends. I'm book marking for future visits :) read more

D'Corazon - Chicken Enchilada Mole - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

It was the perfect place for dinner before the Rockies game. The margaritas were perfect & the food was even better. It was clean & the service was great. Theres nothing bad to say. We'll be back for sure read more

I've come here twice, once in the evening and then at 11a when they open. This restaurant is soooo good. The Knockout Margaritas are so good and only $5. They are pre-made, probably due to the popularity, but still was pretty good. This burrito was so good that I ordered it my second visit as well. I feel that it's just the right amount to where I'm not forcing myself to finish it or feeling that I need more after. They bring chips and salsa which is spicy for some but was amazing to me. There's a little bar in the restaurant. Mixed drinks are more of their specialty but they also have some beers as well. The service was quick and the staff are nice and come with smiles everytime! It does seem like it can get crowded in there really quick if there's a full house but no big deal. The hallway to the restrooms has a bit of an odd smell so I don't know what's that about but the main dining area was good. I will for sure be coming back for another burrito and margaritas! read more

D'Corazon - Burrito Especial with steak (green chile, sour cream, guac, lettuce and tomato) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

As a Mexican girl coming from deep south Texas right on the border, The Rio Grande Valley, I have been scouring the entire Denver metro area for the best Mexican food that comes close in flavor and preparation to food where I'm from and I found it y'all! This place is the real deal from top to bottom, east to west, every single food item is incredible. I can't believe it's right here in downtown Denver and I went 2 years living down the street from it. I can't explain the feelings that erupt inside me every time I eat here. I am instantly transported back home. I've brought both of my parents to eat here as well and they couldn't agree more. Now for the best part, THANK YOU D'CORAZON FOR MAKING THE BEST MARGARITA IN ALL OF DENVER!!! I will always come back and always recommend y'all. read more

D'Corazon - Flautas, Enchiladas and their amazing house margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this place. What a great find! Food and service are top-notch. I drive into the city just to eat here. And I love supporting locally/family-owned businesses, so it's a win. And to those that give negative reviews because a family-owned business takes a few weeks off in the summer, you're pathetic. Check the website! read more

Best Mexican food by far...... great prices great people great environment But most of all excellent selection and cuisine read more

This is a rarity for me. I normally would not do another review of the same venue I wrote-up early in the year. In fact the restaurants that I sample that suck, I do not waste your time nor mine even thinking about what to say to discourage the hungry public. Something that Denver should do about current road construction. Mayor Hancock should give a daily wrap up of the roads not undergoing construction. It would be a much shorter list easing the stress on any road warriors taking anti-anxiety meds before they get behind the wheel. Apologize from digressing to the topic at hand, how amazingly great D' Corazon continues to be as a Mexican restaurant designation. Had a chance to get a rare paper menu and had to swipe it. Just borrowing not stealing. The staff said it was ok. On the menu cover, it states, "Warning, This Place is Addictive!" That is an understatement. I have already planned a small business meeting there and an afternoon lunch with friends in 2023. Reason being... fare there is phenomenally greater than a 5 star rating in addition to an atmosphere that is so comforting. Located at 1530 Blake Street in the Lodo area of Denver. So if your looking to kick back, getting your attitude into an adjustment that defines relaxation and delicious, stake a claim on making it a priority to visit this venue. This place is off the charts scrumptious fare. read more

D'Corazon - D'CORAZON MENU COVER PAGE - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best meal I had in Denver. And it was take out! Carnitas was fantastic. Service was quick. They followed directions. Go see for yourself. Place was jam packed for good reason. read more

Ok look! I'm from Texas so our idea of Mexican food is not the same BUT this spot comes pretty damn close! The food is tasty and not drenched in pasty salsa. It's got great taste and it's a good vibe if you want good Mexican food downtown:l. This is my Go-To for when I'm hungover lol. read more

I enjoyed my food hear and appreciated the kindness of the bartender!! The ambiance could use some updating as the restroom area smelled like something was going on with the water/sewage system. No big complaints and would go again! read more

D'Corazon - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is one of my top 3 restaurants in Denver for Mexican food. Food is always delicious. The chips and salsa are a great start to what will be a great meal. I usually go for one of the combinations and every single item is very flavorful. However there is a trade off. While the food is delicious, after 3 visits I'm disappointed to report that several, if not most, of the staff are not very personable, and they generally tend to make me feel unwelcomed. I thought it was just me and first but other people I've gone with mentioned the same thing. It's the only thing that prevents a 4 or 5 star review. read more

D'Corazon - Chile Rellenos Plate... Pretty fricken good! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good service, food and prices! Considering the location and surrounding competition, it's nice to have a "hole in the wall" feel in a restaurant that is welcoming, cozy and affordable. Service is friendly and prompt. Chips and salsa are free. Gluten free options are available, though the chile is not GF. Margaritas are cheap, but Boozy and won't give you heartburn. I got a chicken tostada, which was simple, but tasty. The chicharrones are pretty tasty, little fried salty pieces of pork belly, but not a "must have." The guacamole was good by my standards, ie not too much onion or spice. My boyfriend had the rellenos, but felt the description was deceiving because the peppers were in wonton wrappers, not egg batter, but he said the flavor was good. Overall, for the area, this place is good in price, flavor and atmosphere. read more

COME HERE.. this place holds the title for the best Mexican food in my book!! Been here a handful of times and never been disappointed, everything is very solid! Today decided to get the chicken enchiladas and they where amazing. Perfect amount of sauce very filling and flavorful I want to go back already! And it doesn't end there the house margarita is STRONG if you're looking to get a little tore up from the floor up this is it! Have a couple of these and you'll enjoy feeling great haha I'm glad I found this spot because it's one place I know I can take friends that come into town too and they will be blown away! I highly recommend this place service is great, good atmosphere the whole nine! read more

D'Corazon - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Definitely recommend this Mexican restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere are on point! The margaritas are delicious and potent! .

Amazing little spot! Great food, great service, and fun and festive atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Cozy restaurant serving traditional Mexican. I always order the chili relleno when I come to Colorado and it was delicious here...and spicy!

Took a while to get water. We had finished the chips before water arrived. Asked for more chips, they charged us $4.88 for more. I ordered a chimichanga, smallest chimichanga I have ever had. I'm from California though so may be portions are smaller in Denver. Was just shocked that at all of portion sizes were so small. Food tasted fine, on the spicy side for most everything, but tasty. read more

D'Corazon - Chimichanga; usually covers the plate in California. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Talk about good service, delicious food and delicious margs! Margs are strong but taste amazing! Also when you get the guac order a side of the tortillas with the chips. It is so worth it. Everything is delicious - high quality, good portions and great service. What a great find! read more

D'Corazon - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm a crazy, ferocious, snob when it comes to Mexican Food in Colorado. I've only found 3 places in my life and I'm older, that quality for 5 stars. The Los Delicious restaurants throughout Denver are my #1but this little tucked away gem is now my #1b. Great service. Amazing food and $4 imported beers. I had the #5 combo and the all 3 items were amazing as was the green chili and enchilada sauce. My wife had the carnitas based on Yelp reviews and they were the best we've ever had. 3 complete meals, a margarita and 2 beers for a $50 dollar bill. Can't wait to come back. Cheers. read more

This is solid Mexican food. The hubs and I came before a show at the Buell. We were seated immediately. One of my favorite things about Mexican restaurants is the immediate service of chips and salsa. This was no exception today and they were some of the better chips and salsa. Just about every time, I order chili rellenos. It's my litmus test for a new Mexican restaurant. So tasty here. Lots of cheese, great green chili with sides of refried beans and rice. My husband ordered the chicken tacos. The taco shells were made in house and he was a happy man. Service was quick and perfunctory. It wasn't exceedingly friendly but was efficient. read more

D'Corazon - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you're going to claim you're open on Monday until 9 PM then be open on Monday until 9 PM. I had the privilege of driving all the way down there to enjoy your wonderful cuisine pay $30 for parking and see that you're closed. read more

Wow. I'm from the Central Valley of cali and am full Mexican. My family makes the best Mexican food. This will be my new spot in denver. Beans taste just like my moms. Rice was flavorful. Ground beef Enchiladas were so bomb! Not the best that I've had, but the best in denver by far. I feel like if they got the thin chips with paprika on them and better salsa, then this place would be even better. 4.6 stars lol Also, their chicken fajitas looked and smelled so good. read more

Best mexican food in Denver, hands down! Their margaritas are outstanding, and the green chile is amazing.

Let me start by saying that the only reason why ever head to Rio across the street is if D'corazon is ever closed. This small hole in the wall has an amazing traditional atmosphere and their food never disappoints. I could live off their Margaritas and their chicharrones for the rest of my life if I had to. Their food is always fresh and I genuinely think that their Chiles Rellenos are some of the best I have had in Denver. They are melty on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. The food always comes out hot which is a testimony to their staff for not ever letting food sit there too long. Their salsa makes me spit out fire but it is packed with flavor along with their green chili that is obviously made in house. Service has been consistently great most of the time and it seems that they don't experience a lot of turn over but sometimes it has not been as attentive. Either way, I know they get incredibly busy sometimes and we don't mind waiting in those circumstances. I truly appreciate D'corazon for bringing traditional Mexican food downtown. I have never had a dish I didn't like and I crave their burritos 5 out of 7 days of the week. There is passion and love behind every dish. I think they have an in house grandma adding love to every recipe. I hope they stick around for a long time. Yours truly. read more

My partner and I are continuous patrons of D'Corazon.. D'Corazon is delicious and authentic Mexican comfort food. However, as amazing as the food is the staff is what makes this place great. They are extremely friendly and attentive. We often come in with my partner's 90 year old father and they always go above and beyond to accommodate him. read more

I have no idea why I haven't written this place a review before now, I'm in every week at least (sometimes multiple times a week). I'd give it a million stars if I could. Seriously this is the best Mexican spot in town. The food is amazing, I've never had something and not loved it. Their tacos are the best I've ever had-it's hard to wow with a ground beef hard shell taco but they do. I'm also a sucker for their rellenos, enchiladas, fajitas, queso, and guac, which are all also the best I've ever had. The green chile is the best I've had. The margs are amazing. I could go on and on but you get the point. The people are also the best-every single person working here is so friendly and wonderful and I look forward to seeing them every week. Service is excellent and the food is always ready very quickly. It's not a huge restaurant but it has a very fun, lively atmosphere especially when it's busy, and it's very comfortable and always very clean. Seriously, I don't know what I'd do without this place in my life, I don't think I can ever leave Denver because I'd miss it terribly, words really cannot express how amazing it is. read more

D'Corazon - Chile relleno, chicken enchilada, rice and beans. Frozen strawberry marg-the best! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've had lots of Mexican food in my life, and this was one of my favorite places! I felt like it was the perfect mix of more Americanized favorites and Mexican comfort food. My partner and I shared the nachos (the $2 topping of Carnitas was incredibly worth it, we got so much!), the flautas, and got the $4 margarita special since we bought entrees. The nachos were delicious: lots of juicy carnitas, the chips were crisp and held up under the weight of everything, big dollops of sour cream to dip into, and not an excess of cheese or beans to drown everything. The beans were also quite flavorful and helped to make the dish super filling. Would absolutely recommend as an entree or to share with the table. The flautas were crispy but the beef wasn't dry (which sometimes happens with frying), and the rice was really well seasoned! My one quibble was that our margaritas came out a little warm, but it was a hot and busy day and nothing a little time and melting ice couldn't fix! Service was fast and helpful, and we left incredibly happy (the margaritas helped, I'm sure :), we felt them extra fast and hard because of the altitude). A wonderful spot that we'll definitely return to again and again! read more

figured it was time to update this, since I have literally been here for lunch AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK for the last two years. As have all my coworkers. You could call it an addiction, but hey, there's worse things to be addicted to. This is my favorite Mexican place ever, and I spent 10 years living in California. So here are some tips: DON'T BE PUT OFF BY THE LINE This place is always packed during lunch, but hey, that's a good sign (would you rather eat somewhere no one wants to go?). The wait goes extremely quickly though, I promise. Probably because their service is lightning fast. 2 WORDS: CARNE ADOBADA Absolutely delicious! I've probably tried most things on the menu, but I now get the same thing every time because nothing beats it: the Carne Adobada, which is a delicious pork steak marinated in red chile and vinegar sauce (spicy -- just how I like it). CARNITAS This is probably the 2nd best thing here, and a lot of my friends actually prefer it to the Carne Adobada because it's not as spicy. They're definitely the most tender carnitas I've ever had, and they come with a delicious, special 23-ingredient sauce. MARGARITAS Delicious, strong house margaritas for $4. What else do you want? SERVICE The service here is always impeccable. It gets packed, but we still get seated 10-15 minutes after we get here. And your food never takes more than 10 minutes to get to your table once you order. The owner/manager is always very friendly -- so it really feels like a great local place where you're always welcome. read more

Step 1: Order the carnitas Step 2: Unravel one of your piping hot tortillas Step 3: Smear guac on the bottom of the tortilla Step 4: Pile on the pork and onions Step 5: Slather with salsa Step 6: Douse with green chile Step 7: Roll Up, devour, then thank me. Repeat as needed. You're welcome. read more

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Always love the food and service. Everyone is very friendly. I love the decor and ambiance.

Food and service is great! Some of the best mexican food in town and cheap! Decent margs and the salsa is spicy, rare in this city

Super busy joint with simple menu. Felt as though my tacos were good but that I've had better authentic Mexican tacos from food trucks around the Denver area. Strong Marg though, if you're into that! read more

In the words of Jet Black, "the carnitas are out of this world." Don't sleep on them!