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    El Borrego Negro

    5.0 (13 reviews)

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    Janelle J.

    This hidden gem is so good! Our friends suggested we stop here early on Sat (only open on weekends) & so happy they did. We walked through the back alley to get to the entrance. Upon finding it, you'll immediately feel the homey welcoming vibe. Limited menu but everything is so intentionally cooked. We ordered a watermelon agua fresca, lamb quesadilla, a steak taco and a lamb taco. Truly felt like I was in a friend's backyard BBQ. Highly recommended!

    Quesadilla
    LARENA M.

    This isn't just fantastic Mexican food, it's a whole experience! Literally feels like u r in Mexico! Just go and u will understand! GPS to La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal and it is in the alley behind it.

    Alex F.

    This is a hidden gem in Denver Taco de borrego Taco de conejo Taco Chivo Definitely a must if u are in Denver. Place is awesome pretty chill spot a vibe and good food. Owner is good and knows wat he is talking about and very welcoming!.

    Lamb barbacoa
    Natalia S.

    My favorite hidden gem "opening" of 2025: the perfect lamb, pork, and rabbit tacos -- a can't miss! El Borrego Negro by Chef Jose Avila is serving the real deal Hidalgo-style barbacoa -- the kind that should have you planning your weekends around it! (Barbacoa is made by slow-cooking the animal underground all night.) Located behind La Diabla -- enter through the alley and follow the music. Sat & Sun | 8AM-3PM (or until sellout... and they do sell out!) Here's what to order: - Barbacoa by the pound - lamb or pork with fresh tortillas, consommé, & all the fixings - Rabbit (conejo) tacos - unique, savory perfection - Chicharrón quesadilla - crispy, cheesy bliss - Pulque - traditional, sacred Mexican drink made from fermented agave sap - Micheladas, of course Fun fact for my new Denverites (and why I put "opening" in quotes at the start): If you know, you know -- this started as Denver's best-kept secret in 2020, when Chef Jose Avila bought a flock of sheep in NoCo and would cook a whole sheep underground overnight, serving it up fresh every Sunday morning out of his X'Tabai Yucateco food trailer out on Morrison Road. Now, the legend lives on in the heart of downtown.

    Authentic decor

    Incredible find! A must go to, every time we are in Denver. Authentic, flavorful, homemade vibes. The greatest rabbit tacos I've ever had. They slow cook the lamb to perfection. Great drinks and staff to complete the visit.

    tortillas!
    Morgan A.

    This place is so so so good. Cool atmosphere & amazing food. Open Saturday & Sunday and worth the wait.

    Tomohawk taco and conejo tacos

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    absolutely amazing food ! The service is decent but the vibe here is a must ! a true authentic experience

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    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina - Enchiladas

    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    4.3 mi•Southwest
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    Haven't been here in a few years. Stopped by tonight for a margarita/chips&salsa/tacos and it all…read morehit the spot. Quick meal at the bar and I would describe the ambiance is eclectic elegant. Service at the bar was great... friendly bar tender doing his thing!

    Sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you need a place that feels like someone is…read moregenuinely happy you walked through the door. Adelitas is that place. I grabbed a seat at the bar where the bartender was friendly and engaging. On a recent Wednesday at 7:15, the restaurant was packed. When I left around 8:30, it was still busy. That's usually the best review a restaurant can get. Loyal customers don't keep coming back out of habit. They come back because it feels like home. The all-day happy hour margarita for $9 certainly doesn't hurt. The second one arrives before you've had time to argue yourself out of it. I ordered the enchiladas with carne asada and their house mole. If you're expecting one of those intensely complex moles with enough ingredients to fill a pantry, this isn't that. Adelitas' version is comforting, approachable, and deeply homey. It tastes less like a culinary experiment and more like something your abuela has been making for decades. The carne asada was tender, the rice and beans were exactly what they should be, and every bite reminded me why comfort food never goes out of style. Before leaving, I made the smartest decision of the evening. Tres leches to go. I devoured it later at home while Netflix asked if I was still watching. The cake somehow manages to be light while completely satisfying. Don't skip it. Better yet, don't pretend you're saving it for tomorrow. Adelitas isn't trying to impress you. It's trying to feed you well, welcome you warmly, and send you home happier than when you arrived. Whether your abuela was Mexican...or Greek...you'll understand exactly what they're serving here.

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    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Lodo, Northwest
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    9/1/26: surprisingly good! i don't have high hopes for…read moredenver food because the trends i see are steakhouses, healthy food, and beer. salsa trio & chips were delicious. three sauces came with the chips, all distinct in flavor. salsa verde wasn't spicy but had an amazing sour zing to it. my favorite was the charred pepita habanero salsa. this had the perfect consistency (not as liquidy as regular salsa) and had a bit of spice. the third sauce was interesting. i actually don't know what it was but it wasn't bad, also wasn't good. also orders the bonito which was bomb. tuna was so fresh and paired so well with the guac and WONTON chips. such an amazing crunch on these chips, i had to start dipping them with the salsas. skirt steak was so juicy. fajita veggies were decent, just a tad oily but i guess you can't really escape that when you get a sizzling plate. tortillas came in a little woven pig's ass (so fun)! nothing notable about the tortillas though, just plain flour. this place definitely shocked me, and i would come back again. highly recommend! eats- - salsa trio & chips - bonito - skirt steak fajitas

    years ago when this restaurant initially had opened, it quickly became a Denver institution with…read moreinnovative Mexican dishes, great service, and exciting drinks. Today, it has become the opposite of all those unique qualities that once made it great. The food is subpar, the drinks are watered down, and sadly, the ambiance is reminds you of a dilapidated establishedment that has lost its relevance.

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