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El Patron Mexican Restaurant

3.7 (83 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chicken Quesadilla "La Patrona"
Julie S.

Wow wow WOW, this place is phenomenal. The food is so good. Absolutely delightful experience. Such a nice vibe inside with music and the servers are very prompt and kind. Great chips and salsa including 3 different types of salsa! I got the basic chicken quesadilla and the execution was out of this world. The chicken is so juicy and the tortilla is light, buttery, and crispy.

Birria tacos
Vanessa R.

Everything was amazing from the tacos, margaritas and even the kids meals. Happy hour times were great for people with 9-5 jobs. Our server was amazing! Food was amazing!!!

Churros
Ashley C.

4th meals are hard to come by in north Central Park neighborhood. Carnitas street tacos are solid. Price is good for what you get. I wish they delivered directly vs having to use a third party service, but I guess those days are gone. Churros for delivery probably shouldn't be pre-sauced. Quesadilla gets the job done. Chorizo taco plate has got a lot going on, not the best for takeout.

Menudo

Definitely recommend their house margarita and menudo! Employees were super nice and service was fast:)

The nasty asada tacos I received

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Food was so good!!! The salsas were so fire. They had a mushroom salsa that was insanely good. Our server was so attentive and sweet.

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Service is good. I lost my phone and they found it at the end :D. Good music, good vibes and really fun if you love dancing.

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4 years ago

Great atmosphere, and fabulous margaritas! Andrea was very helpful and attentive. Definitely recommend!

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3 years ago

Great food with quick service. Happy to spend my Friday's after work here! Andrea is very helpful and awesome.

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4 years ago

Love the tacos, and the quesadillas. The bartender is great and has good energy. The staff is awesome.

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3 years ago

There was a variety of food and drink options. The service was nice and friendly. Highly recommend

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My first time here and will definitely be back! Andrea was really polite and friendly. Best tacos I had in Denver hands down.

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3 years ago

My fiancé and I come here often, food is amazing, drinks are great and service is ever better. Definitely recommend, best Mexican in Denver!

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You have to visit El Patron. Fun restaurant and lively bar. Food and service were excellent.

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Corinne Denver - Did someone say Wine Wednesday? Enjoy half-off all bottles of wine under $100 every Wednesday night from 5pm-10pm.

Corinne Denver

4.0(767 reviews)
8.3 mi•CBD, Central Business District, Northwest
•$$

The family brunch I organized here is one of my favorite family memories. I made a reservation on…read moreOpenTable, and I ended up needing to increase the number of people to 8 a few days before the reservation. Accommodating our party was no problem. My mom, who usually scoffs at fancy restaurants and their fancy prices, absolutely loved her $10 ginger sunrise juice drink (I made her get it) and said that her sweet corn eggs benedict ($19) was one of the best things she's ever eaten. Our server Julie did an amazing job taking care of our party, some of whom arrived on time and some of whom didn't. The 20% large party gratuity was well-earned. I loved that the restaurant being connected to the hotel meant that the lobby was a beautiful space for those of us who got there early to gather and for us to all chat before we went our separate ways. Many of us were enthralled by the Moët & Chandon vending machine in the lobby, as well as the super cool "fire in a glass box" art piece. I had the $19 chicken philly skillet, which was tasty, but my family members who got the $29 steak and eggs knew what they were doing. My husband, who is incredibly picky about bacon, thought his $6 side of bacon with his $18 buttermilk pancakes was perfectly cooked and not overly seasoned. Thinking about this family meal makes my heart smile. Thanks to the Corinne staff for making it delightful.

This is a fine spot in a hotel downtown, sure, but yikes the pricing was totally out of control!!!…read more Brunch, you know simple cheap stuff like eggs and potatoes, was $130 for TWO people. I don't think I've ever spent more on brunch in my life. Yeah, we got a couple drinks, too. Thank goodness it was my partner's bday and we got the dessert for free. A fine place, but be ready to thin your wallet if you choose it! I wouldn't go again for that reason. I'd find another brunch spot where I can spend $100 or less. Which is still A TON for brunch!!! Restaurants complain so much about business, but then price it to the point where they get less business. What's gotta give? Hotels have the luxury of being more expensive since they have people staying & paying on the company dollar. But, I didn't pick the spot, and I got a bougiea$$ partner! Lol.

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Corinne Denver - Corinne Restaurant - Dining Room

Corinne Restaurant - Dining Room

Corinne Denver - Our Miso Glazed Halibut is made with mushroom dashi, sugar snap peas, baby bok choy, honshimeji mushrooms, romanesco, and pearl onions.

Our Miso Glazed Halibut is made with mushroom dashi, sugar snap peas, baby bok choy, honshimeji mushrooms, romanesco, and pearl onions.

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Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Left overs!

Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps

3.5(112 reviews)
8.3 mi•CBD, Central Business District, Northwest
•$$

Great spot to grab dinner and a drink when in town. Stopped…read morein here dinner as it's conveniently close to the convention center. The staff was super friendly and helpful despite being overwhelmed by a very large party while I was there. They take their time making the drink because they clearly want you to enjoy them. The Mac and cheese was some of the best I've had at a restaurant. I really enjoyed the lollipop chicken. Not overcooked and sauced nicely. It seems like it could be a quiet spot for a meal and/or cocktail whenever there is not a convention in town.

During the last few Denver Restaurant Week events, I've tried to take the offerings as an…read moreopportunity to sample restaurants that I haven't tried, or otherwise may not try, and see if I can add to my list of favorites. I saw Former Saint on CBS News, and the menu and food looked incredible. In particular, that white chocolate blueberry cheesecake was something I know my hubby would look forward to all week! I loved the idea of local food and fresh homemade dishes. Sounds healthy, after a week of potential over-indulgence at other restaurant week venues. An additional bonus was that it is located right near the Denver Convention Center and the Performing Arts Center. This has become a dry spot for fine dining, with even the choices on Larimer Square growing more thin, giving rise to the inability to get reservations at favorites like Tamayo and Rioja prior to a show. I go to performances frequently with friends, and despite my rule to avoid hotel restaurants (Former Saint is in the Hyatt Regency), I thought I'd scope out Former Saint as a place to take my friends before the next symphony or Children's Chorale or ballet or broadway performance. I must say, the jury is still out. Former Saint was a Jekyll and Hyde of courses. Parking was not difficult (Yay, maybe I can park here prior to my shows, if I grab a bite first). There is a large garage, and the promise of validation from the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is typical hotel restaurant. Booths, tables, old and a bit drab. Except for the bar. Oh, my! The bar has this BEAUTIFUL copper creation above it, adding so much industrial character to the space! I was in awe looking at it, as it appeared to bring craft suds to the bartender's taps. I didn't ask how it worked, as it wasn't clear how the beer separation and dispensing worked, but it was a great centerpiece and spectacle for the place. I do wish I had investigated more about this architectural marvel, and will do so if I return. For restaurant week, my husband chose the Lobster Ravioli, Ribeye, and blueberry cheesecake (as predicted). I chose the Gotham salad, roasted chicken, and key lime tart. The lobster ravioli was nice; my husband was surprised that it was a toasted ravioli, but enjoyed it. My salad was full of beautiful greens, pears, walnuts, and feta. No scrimping here! The dressing was light and sweet/sour. The pears were a bit unripe and crisp, to the point that I was having trouble identifying exactly what fruit I was eating, but other than that, the salad was beautiful, healthy, and ample. My husband's ribeye steak was a nice cut, done to his liking. Slivered hash browns were underneath with a nice green chimichurri on top and some sliced Fresnos adding a welcome kick to the dish. My chicken was delightful. 1/2 chicken on the bone, seasoned nicely, and with a pan sauce. The breast was super-tender and delicious. It came atop cheesy grits, which was a yummy substitute for a mashed potato. I also was served side salad of curly lettuce and fennel. I probably didn't need more salad, but I was glad to have the healthy side on my plate. I will say that this salad was over-seasoned. The chicken and grits were great, but the salad too salty. My husband ordered a glass of J. Lohr Cabernet, which was a very nice find on the wine list, as far as a pairing for his ribeye. That said, the glass cost $30! A bit much, I might say. The real detractor, unfortunately, was dessert. The blueberry cheesecake looked nothing like the beautiful creamy white cheesecake accented throughout by purple blueberries, which I saw on the CBS News clip. My husband was served a very small solid purple slice, overcome with whipped cream dollops. This cheesecake had been uncovered in the fridge too long, with sort of a skin on it. My husband ate almost none of it. My key lime tart was similarly over-adorned with whipped cream, although I had some nice raspberries on top. The tart also seemed overexposed to the cool air, with the thickening of a skin on top. It was a very disappointing way to end a nice meal, and belied the healthy, homemade, craft theme. High points of this experience include the well-crafted and healthy entrees, the fact that we could see the convention center right outside our window (i.e., the location is perfect for pre-event or -theater), the $3.00 validated parking fee, and that beautiful copper tap system. Will the pros outweigh the cons? Will we be back with friends? Time will tell.

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Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Outside

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Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Lamb with carrots and puréed parsnip

Lamb with carrots and puréed parsnip

Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Bar

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The Delectable Egg-Denver - Crepes with a side of cinnamon apples

The Delectable Egg-Denver

4.2(858 reviews)
8.3 mi•Lodo, Northwest
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The food, the service, the atmosphere was amazing! Portions were great. Our server was very…read moreattentive and knowledgeable. I am already recommending this place to others who live in the area. You will not be disappointed! I had the Huevos Rancheros with a side of Brioche French Toast and my friend had the Denver omelet with a side of their green chili sauce. Phenomenal. I did not think I was that hungry and crushed it all! We both recommended the potatoes vs the hash browns. Sorry, no pictures as I ate it too quickly.

A breakfast spot we returned back to after 4 years from our initial Denver trip. Visiting during a…read moreweekday we had no trouble finding a table with no wait. Staff was attentive and friendly with no complaints from a service aspect. They have a large menu of offerings, enough that everyone in your group will find something they want. From both savory and sweet it's a spot good for a variety of choices. Drink wise we both started out with the current fall special of a Jack O' Lantern Dirty Chai. It was a well made drink and surprisingly came out warm reminding us of a hot chocolate in a way. Food wise my wife got a savory crepe with bacon and mozzarella while I got the Breakfast Burrito. It was an average burrito, tasty but nothing mind blowing. My wife enjoyed her crepes but again nothing overly outstanding. Overall service was solid and the food was good enough that we would return.

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The Delectable Egg-Denver - Steak & Eggs

Steak & Eggs

The Delectable Egg-Denver - Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, Crystal, and the St. Patrick's Day Specials

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Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, Crystal, and the St. Patrick's Day Specials

Fox And The Hen - Rhubarb French Toast

Fox And The Hen

4.4(427 reviews)
9.0 mi•Northwest, Highland
•$$

Great food! Decent portion size for they price although it would've been nice to have a 1or 2 tacos…read moreoption with a side. The blueberry mint lemonade tasted neither of blueberry nor mint. Our server was knowledgeable and I was easily able to make my meal gluten free. It was very loud inside and we could barely hear each other. It may have been less loud outside. There is also a time limit on the table which we weren't informed about when seated and once told we felt rushed.

I have successfully dined here now 2/3 attempts. The first attempt was on a weekend. The 2 hour…read morewait exceeded their remaining business hours! A valuable lesson about not showing up hungry during peak business hours was learned, so the next two visits worked out much better. My daughter and I wanted to share a couple of things and asked the server if she thought it was weird if we ordered the stuffed French toast and the tuna melt from the Fancy Toast menu. Dumb question of course to which she responded if you think it sounds good go for it. Indeed we did; and the tuna melt was the star of the show! As much as I felt compelled to order the same thing on my 2nd visit, I asked the server if I should try the honey smoked salmon instead. She said they are both very good but she personally favors the tuna! It was early and she did say that with the eggs it was more breakfasty. I gave the salmon a chance, and enjoyed it very much. I am still thinking about the tuna melt though so next time I have to have it! On the second visit, from the For the Homies Menu we also tried the Spicy Egg Salad on Crispy Potato and the Sausage Roll and Spicy Maple. For $3 a piece why not? Other things you should know--this place is cute, cozy, tiny and LOUD inside but if the weather is nice there is a patio where you can more easily converse and double fist your coffee and Good Morning Rita. When the stars align again, I'll be back!

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Fox And The Hen - Inside

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Fox And The Hen - Chai tea and americano

Chai tea and americano

Fox And The Hen - Bobby Flay-Vos

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