Interesting set up. You pay the bar separately from the kitchen. Vibrant atmosphere, big screen tvs. Good bar food served up quickly. read more

I sat at the bar waiting while the bartender ignored me and served at least five people who arrived after I did. At no point did she attempt to help me--she only sent someone else over after I had already been sitting there for quite some time. Claiming she "didn't see me" is not believable when we made eye contact multiple times. This was my first visit, and it will absolutely be my last. The place itself felt rundown, dirty, and had an unpleasant smell, which made the experience even worse. I strongly encourage anyone considering coming here to read the reviews first. There are consistent complaints, and based on my experience, they shouldn't be ignored. There are complaints about customers being attacked by dogs. read more

UPDATED REVIEW: I hadn't been here in several years, and it's different now, but still good and worth a stop. This is a smallish sports bar just a bit off of Speer near downtown, but now instead of a regular menu and sit-down restaurant setup, you order food at the kitchen window and order drinks separately at the bar. Not sure it's the most efficient way to do things, but they make it work. The food's still good, with your typical burgers and Mexican fare, and they have some drink specials. Food came out quickly after being ordered, which was appreciated. This place gets overlooked because it's not huge, but the plus side is that it's not often that busy, and you could spend an evening here watching a variety of games on the slew of TVs all around the bar area. Glad they are still here. read more

Very cool little place. Great chill vibe, games, patio and amazing grub! Highly recommend the food! Little kitchen in the back to order from, and food gets brought out to you from there. Amazing find on our journey for nourishment! The Smothered Chicken Burrito was insanely good! read more

Dulce Vida - Chicken Burrito, off the whiteboard menu at the kitchen! - A plate of chicken enchiladas covered with melted cheese and sauce, garnished with shredded cheese and vegetables. The dish is accompanied by a side salad with lettuce and tomato slices. The setting appears to be a restaurant table with additional food items in the background. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great place! Excellent service and a tasty pickle shot. They staff was friendly and welcoming

Walking around downtown denver and spotted this bar. Was drawn in by the cutest bar dog!!! very confused why it was empty after tasting this heavenly smothered chicken burrito. We started off with the chicken tenders, which was perfectly portioned and set very well on the stomache. By the time we finished dinner, the bar was filling up, and sella was super efficient at making sure we were taken care of!!! Will definitely be back!! read more

Dulce Vida - Smothered chicken burrito - A plate contains a smothered chicken burrito covered in sauce, topped with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes. The dish is placed on a metal table in a restaurant setting, with black cups and a napkin visible nearby. The background includes a bar mat and some drinkware, indicating a casual dining environment. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Every time I fly into Denver I stop here for some drinks, love the vibe and amazing service! Had some food this time and that was solid too! Will definitely be back. Good people, good spot, good drinks. read more

Very friendly waiters with comfy, hole in the wall ambience. Limited menu but what they have is tasty read more

Dulce Vida - Menu - The menu includes sections for draft beers, bottled and canned beers, seltzers and hard sips, wines, and specialty drinks. It features brands like Bud Light, Coors, Stella Artois, and Modelo, along with seltzers such as Truly and White Claw. The wine list offers options like 19 Crimes Cabernet and Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc. Specialty drinks include espresso martinis, mules, and margaritas, with a happy hour from 2-6 PM offering discounted drinks. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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For a work lunch we headed to this restaurant, a favorite of my boss. Sat ourselves as it seemed that there was only one server-bartender. She brought over menus and took our drink order. I was excited to see shrimp po'boy for I had been craving one. Tacos and a burger with salad rounded up our group order. Also found out that they have tater tots and onion rings which are not listed on their menu. Score! Tater tots for the win! The place is not large but it has two tables with a lighted canopy for fancier dining. And the bar occupies about half of the room. There's a patio area but no chairs or tables in it. We were entertained by the show on the tv and our conversation while we waited for our food. The tacos looked good. So did the burger and the side salad was huge. Can't imagine what the full order would look like. The shrimp in the po'boy is not Southern style as the breading is soft and it's not as seasoned as I like. And the bun was average. The remoulade was the right amount but meh. The others enjoyed their meals very much. I would come again and just not order the po'boy. The server was friendly and helpful and did a wonderful job balancing her two roles. She's amazing. Seems that it's only street parking so plan accordingly. read more

I love Dulce Vida. Jordan is the best bartender here. She is always peppy, smiling, and keeping everyone's drinks filled as well as their bellies (if needed). I just stumble across this place as my friends live across the street. The food is consistently good. Actually surprisingly good. The service is impeccable. There is a pool table and I believe some other games. We always just hang out at the bar and chat it up with Jordan. They have an awesome happy hour as well. I think it's like $4 you call it or something like that. Definitely worth checking out after work or even later. The crowd seems to thin out during the week, so I like to go when it is more chill. read more

Was there yesterday to watch football. Dogs walk freely around and beg for food while you are eating. One dog peed and pooped on the floor ten feet away from me. I like dogs but this was too much. The food is good (truck stop like) and reasonable, but one loses one's appetite with these "events." I had to leave. I am sure the restaurant is losing customers. read more

Every now and then, I am lucky enough to stumble across a #neighborhoodgem. Today was such a day and Dulce Vida was the spot with a soup to die for, accommodating servers, and out of this world atmosphere. I will definitely be back! read more

So I've been coming here for about 2 months for lunch and happy hour off and on. They just switched to a limited menu because they are closing towards the end of the year. Whoever is in charge, run the entire menu until a month before you close, you have amazing food, WTF! Also, own the closing and throw some dope ass shows and specials. The community will show up and support you! read more

Hit or miss. The last time I went they serve me a burrito that had a fly on it but replaced it... And still charged me... The food ran right through me... The reason I'm giving this place more than one star is because it is a local spot, great staff, they offer discounts to the local if you let them know that you're local, the food is not horrible... The fly just threw me off.... Also the drinks are reasonably priced and pretty decent here... There is an outdoor patio in the back, that is dog friendly, and it has the misters to keep you cool in the summer... Pro tip: great green chili !!! Ask for it on the side if you're uncertain! ... always tip! read more

A perfect Rusty Nail at Dulce Vida! Thanks for this Norma Jeane!! It is the best I've had in Denver read more

Dulce Vida - The best Rusty Nail in Denver! Thanks Norma Jeane for a perfect Rusty Nail! - A clear glass containing whiskey with ice cubes and two black straws is positioned on a patterned coaster on a metallic bar counter. In the background, various bar tools and bottles are visible, indicating a bar setting. The image captures a close-up view of the drink and the surrounding bar environment. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Dulce Vida is one of the truly underrated establishments in Denver. It has a great selection of draught beers and liquors and the menu though small is just right. Great service and a great patio! read more

I used to really like this place. But the service is really awful. The rude older lady behind the bar will not even acknowledge you even after 15 minutes sitting there. They seemed to think it was funny. Pretty much made me out to be the jerk for asking for a menu and why I had not been acknowledged after sitting there for so long especially considering that the bar was practically empty. Bad vibes all around. I had to ask for my card back more than once. And paid for a drink that I didn't event consume because I was so appalled by the behavior. I seriously hope they have a team building session or hire people that are a bit more friendly and don't hate their jobs. P.S. all I wanted was a bowl of green Chile because it so good . read more

Dulce Vida - Horrible service - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This review is only about drinks because that's all we did at Dulce Vida, but boy was it a treat. The prices are really reasonable and the drinks are delicious. What pushes this over the top for me is the stellar service, engaging bar staff and cool locals. It was freezing and snowy out, so we need a post-lunch spot for a drink or two. Dulce's was open, inviting and ripe with local color. They had a menu of various mules, all cheap, delicious and perfect strength. Nice time we are in town we'll be sure and try the food, but know that the drinks are worth the trip. read more

I'm surprised by all the four and five star reviews, that was not the experience my friend and I had. Maybe all the good reviews come from regulars, because that is certainly where the bartender was focused. We had to ask to get served, the bar was nowhere near busy enough for her to not notice us. My friend ordered a margarita with salt, it came with no salt. He ordered a cup of green chili and tacos, they forgot his green chili. We had to ask for napkins and silverware. And when we were ready to check out, the credit card was sitting on the bar for probably 15 minutes along with our dirty plates before she tabbed us out. The food was about what you'd expect from a bar, totally fine but not worth going out of your way to get, but the service, definitely not four or five stars. read more

Divey neighborhood joint. Garage doors open, patio out back. Good service, games, food ect. I'll be back.

We love this place. They have Mexican food for me and they have American food for my hubby. Also they are pets friendly. They have great patio that has rain drops and cool you off. Service is usually great but they get busy and just be patient longer in this case. However, they are really good! Give them a try. As a travel advisor, I always look for great places at good price. Dress code - very casual. I would send my client there no problem if they want to relax ;) read more

If I could give a zero I would. The service is awful. How do you run a bar downtown when you behave this way? The GM came out and yelled at my elderly mother saying we "weren't a good fit" for their establishment because we were upset at how the bartender was treating us. We were all wearing rainbow flags and smiles for pride weekend. Either these people are homophobic or only have respect for their "regulars". The female bartender was nasty. And the GM that defended her today was despicable. read more

Casual, slightly divey spot. Great outdoor patio space. Good service. They have happy hour for drinks but no food specials. Spinach Artichoke dip was solid and they brought us more chips when we had finished the first batch with dip left to spare. read more

Have walked by before, but this is the first time I've gone there. It was practically empty, so we got really good service. Selected drinks are $1 off during happy hour, but no food discounts. The quesadilla with shrimp was just spicy enough and crispy enough. Perfect. The pontine/waffle fries with green chili was unique. Again, the fries were still crispy, even under all that sauce. Very tasty. Recommended! read more

Gotta go for the wings! Everyone is super nice and a great neighborhood hangout. A must try read more

Dulce Vida - Wings - A plate of fried chicken wings coated with seasoning and a light dusting of grated cheese or seasoning. The wings are accompanied by two small containers of dipping sauces, likely ranch or blue cheese, and celery sticks. The presentation suggests a casual dining setting, possibly at a bar or restaurant specializing in wings. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Dulce Vida is a wonderful neighborhood spot where you can get a perfect Negroni made by Norma Jeane! read more

Dulce Vida - The best Negroni in Denver from Norma Jeane. #badbartenders. Sunday funday! - A clear glass filled with a red-colored cocktail containing ice cubes and two black straws. The glass is placed on a coaster on a bar counter, with blurred bar equipment and bottles visible in the background. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This local bar was lively, music playing and had sports on the TVs (March Madness). There are only a couple of bartenders working and the bar was crowded. No prices on the menu for drinks, only for bar food. Ordered a glass of wine and a beer and got a receipt for $31. Couldn't get the bartenders attention in the loud and tight quarters to ask whether I was paying someone else's bill. Needless to say we didn't stay for food or more unknown refreshment costs. Walked to another restaurant nearby and had a much better experience. read more

Dulce Vida has been a neighborhood staple for many years. Great bar food and great conversations. As of late, we've been getting more and more Toronto Maple Leafs fans and it's great to see new and familiar faces. Swing on in if you have nothing going on and meet some regulars! read more

Dulce Vida - Bar area - Three people are standing inside a bar with wooden flooring and decorated walls. They are wearing hockey jerseys: one in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, another in a Colorado Avalanche jersey, and the third in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey with a cap. They are smiling and have their arms around each other. The background includes a TV screen, signs, and bar decor. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been here on a few occasions and I have about the same opinion of every time I have been. The bartenders do a great job but the kitchen staff seems to have a bit of a time keeping up. I have attended a few per-arranged happy hours at this location. That's where you let the bar know well in advance how many people will be showing up and about what time. So 100 people will be in and out of your bar between 4-8. They are gonna buy drinks.. they are gonna want food. The complaints I heard and have had myself... you place an order and it seems to disappear into the abyss of the kitchen. The upside is there food is decent so If it wasn't for the wait times to get said Burger and general bar fare it would have a greater rating from me. The patio out back is kept clean and a nice place to hang out on a weather permitting afternoon or evening. read more

I almost gave this place 3 stars! But then I realized the bartender/waiter ignored us and there was a HUUUUUUGE hair cooked into our Chicken Chicharrones. At first I was so excited. It was kinda empty, which I love. There were awesome drink specials ($5 margs and mules all day erryday) and the food was looking good and cheap). We got the pretzel: very good! Also the chicken chicharrones...which were delicious at first! Really they are more like boneless chicken wings. They we crispy and then got really gross and squishy waaaaaay too quickly. That with the addition of the hair? Ew. Won't order them again. Green Chili Fries. Flavorless which is a bummer because green chili is my favorite thing! I don't know. I might give them another shot. I was really disappointed. I was hoping for a new favorite place when I walked in. read more

Dulce Vida - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I absolutely love these bartenders, so much attention to detail while they also take care of the tables around. The bartenders here run the bar while also taking care of many tables, and it's not an easy feat. I've seen many drunk patrons etc but these bartenders handled them Professionally. Usually one bartender takes care of an entire bar. They can memorize your food orders like nothing. Please keep this staff around. read more

I'm loving this place for brunch. For $17 plus tax and tip, I'm getting waffle fry poutine with eggs on top and bottomless mimosas. And the poutine isn't a meal; it's several meals! Okay, not healthy meals, but very tasty! I chose the green chili on top instead of sage gravy, and there's just enough bite to make me happy. And I didn't get it, but the bread pudding French toast sounds amazeballs. Plus, the service is super fast, sitting at this good-sized bar. I'll have to come back sometime to experience something besides brunch. read more

Dulce Vida - Brunch! - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is awesome. Tons of tables and space. I came for the food and the kitchen too my request for a slopper. They have an awesome homemade green Chile that was the bomb. Must try. Thanks Jordan the bartender she made it happen for us read more

Dulce Vida - Made to order Green Chile Slopper - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stopping by for a drink with a friend I wasn't expecting to be having a lunch, let alone a lunch I would feel obligated to review. However after quite an impressive experience at Dulce Vida today I felt a write up was well deserved. Being raised in the South I was surprised, given their name, to find that a lot of the food on their menu is Southern or "Soul" influenced. Items such as Steamed Muscles and Crab and Crawfish cakes stood out immediately but we try to stay away from any shellfish that had to travel..... However I did notice selections like Chicken Fried Chicken and Collard Greens, this is what I decided to order. Seeing as these are selections I myself prepare, I can be quite the critic, especially about the greens. I also ordered a side of Mac n Cheese. As skeptical as I was, the Greens were pretty good, while not as good as my own they were certainly delicious. The only gripe I had was that they served them with a vinegar sauce already applied ((In the south when you serve greens you usually accompany them with a bottle of vinegar based Southern Pepper Sauce and a small bottle of tabasco so the person eating them may apply at will)). That being said I cannot dock them as the greens were tasty and only slightly over cooked (not mushy like most). While the greens did have the taste and texture of being held I will let you in on a little secret, I have a recipe called 24 hr Greens that calls for the greens to be held overnight (or more) and reheated before serving. There are some recipes, like the red beans for red beans and rice, and certain Gumbos (without seafood) that are just better that way. While it is not hard to pound out and chicken fry some chicken, it was done perfectly and the gravy was a country gravy that didn't seem like a powdered snow white gravy trying to imitate country white gravy, that gets old. The only real issue was the Mac and Cheese. While still not bad, you cannot hold it as well as other foods, and rarely have I ever gotten great Mac n Cheese that was fresh, melted and not oversaturated. But I did show up at 2 PM for lunch and I wouldn't expect them to make afresh batch for little old me. Still the Mac n Cheese tasted pretty good. We ate at the bar but the bartender didnt lack on service. He was quick to suggest his favorite food and made intelligent suggestions on drinks. The drinks he made were tasty and not drowned in booze, which is best for lunch. All in all we had a great time, the music was good (rockabilly and decent bar music) and the atmosphere comfortable and open. Decent mix of people and a good location. I will certainly be back, if anything to shake the chefs hand ! read more

Dulce Vida - Pleasantly surprised with my lunch - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I always feel bad leaving negative reviews when the service was really good. The server/ bartender was very friendly and attentive. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak with waffle fries. My sister ordered chicken fried chicken with smashed potatoes and a side salad. My philly was abysmal. Dry bread that was oily on the outside for some reason. Meat was kind of dry too and cheese wasn't melted properly. Some of the "caramelized" onions were black so the burnt flavor was a bit over powering. Waffle fries were ok but the portion was pretty skimpy. My sister loved her chicken. I tasted it too and it was delicious. The three stars are for my sisters entree and the friendly service. Would not go out of my way to eat here if I were you. The bar itself is pretty cool though. Big windows that roll open like garage doors during warmer months. Decent selection of beer too. read more

Dulce Vida - Philly cheesesteak - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hidden gem in the heart of Golden Triangle! I've gone to this place a handful of times become, during and after the height of the pandemic, and they consistently deliver great food and service. It's a relatively large space with both bar and table seating, plus a patio, and always seems to draw a crowd. Their menu has changed a bit throughout the pandemic, but is always top-notch, from basic chicken sandwiches and salads to really good pork belly tacos and interesting combinations, I haven't had a bad meal yet! I will continue to give them my business. Keep up the good work! read more

It's a bar, don't expect a restaurant. I got the bacon turkey wrap with spicey aoli. I chose the mac & cheese for my side and liked it so much i ordered another side of it. Reasonable pricing. Looked clean read more

Dulce Vida - Bacon Turkey wrap with mac & cheese side - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Three of us stopped here after the 2018 Women's March and we snagged the last available table just after they opened at 11am. The bloody Mary was thick, spicy, and good. One of my companions and I loved the green chile, which was flavorful and spicy without being overbearing. That said, the cornbread on my benedict was burned, as was the fried chicken my other companion had. The service, though, was SUPER SLOW. It took 15 minutes to get a menu and initial drink order, another 15 to get the drinks and our order in, and then about 90 minutes after we arrived - an hour after we'd placed our food order - our server told us "someone" had canceled it! She made it right by profuse apology, ensured our food came quickly, and didn't charge us for any of it, but as a result, we didn't finish the meal until nearly 2pm. To top it off, we'd only gotten two - TWO - drink orders within those nearly 3 hours. (I should note we still tipped our server, because based on her reaction, we were sure the order cancellation wasn't her fault.) This was my first time in the place and I tend to give spots more than one chance, so I may go back for the green chile. Just NOT when they're super busy. read more

Ordered the nachos they were $9 and worth it! The green Chile was amazing and flavorful I ordered it without sour cream and it was still delicious . Best nachos in Denver so far made with real cheese not the canned sauce. Had a house beer and nachos for under $13. Bartender was very attentive and sweet . Still has the dive bar feel which I love and it isn't pretentious. read more

Dulce Vida - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Bloody Mary's were amazing, I loved it and drank it it way too fast. Then the mimosas were awesome too! My partner and I came to Denver for our honeymoon, but this honestly hands down, was the best place we have been to. The bartender was awesome, she was the best! Thanks for the great food and drinks!!! read more