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    El Taco De Mexico

    3.8 (808 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Special Burrito
    Tina C.

    The green chili rocks!!! We got the special burrito (green chili with pork) and devoured it! Generous portion size, quick service, lots of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Hole-in-the-wall vibe and delicious!

    Special breakfast
    Bryan L.

    "If you want authentic Mexican go to El Taco" a friend from Denver told me. Good advice. Inside is like an old run down diner. A few booths and a counter top. Outside seating is the way to go weather permitting. Extremely friendly staff. Service lightning quick. Prices fair. I had the marinated pork taco plate. 3 tacos on double corn tortilla with refried beans and rice. Tacos were excellent. Beans good, rice a bit bland. As much as I enjoyed my tacos the beef burrito smothered in green chili sauce was even better. Need to come back and get this myself. Last dish was a Special breakfast - 2 fried eggs, rice, beans ham bacon, potatos and 2 flour tortillas. Hit the spot. Found it interesting how busy they were on a Thursday for an early lunch including local police stopping by for a bite. There is nothing fancy about this place but the food is authentic and very good.

    Marinated Pork Burrito
    Rachel T.

    very delicious! i loved the marinated pork burrito special and would recommend getting it smothered. the restaurant is small but the food comes out quickly so people are in and out all the time. very clean and simple. as a local i'm upset i'm just finding out about this place

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    Bennett P.

    First time. The menu is above the counter with no explanations. I ordered the chile relleno combination plate with rice & refried beans for + 2 flour tortillas for $16.10; I added a bottle of Senorial Sangria sparkling soda. It was ok. Plenty of cheese in the one pepper. Salsa is extra costing $1.35; My cash cost was $21.74;I paid $22 with no change back. I sat at the counter.

    Beef Steak Tacos (3)
    Kelci M.

    Finally! Some hole in the wall tacos. Friendly staff and the tacos were filing. I added lettuce, onion and tomatoes to the tacos. 3 Taco Plate: 10/10. I ordered the beef steak tacos but now that I'm looking at the picture I think they gave me chicken? lol clearly I didn't mind because I didn't even notice! The chicken was moist and shredded. The rice was fluffy and the beans were creamy.

    Chile Relleno Burrito Smothered
    Edie A.

    If it wasn't for the awards proudly displayed on the walls, you would never know how prestigious this unassuming restaurant is - until that first taste hits your mouth. In 2020, El Taco de Mexico was named one of America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation. As you step in, a painted menu is above the diner counter with chalkboard pieces covering the ever-changing prices of their offerings. Several women are in the back busily cooking up orders as they are placed. You may have to wait at the counter for one to come take your order, but don't fret, it is worth the wait. I highly recommend the chile relleno burrito smothered in green chile with salsa and onions. This all comes wrapped up in a tortilla - the delicious green chile relleno stuffed with asedero cheese, rice, beans, onions, and salsa. Expertly folded and wrapped to be smothered with the green chile sauce. You will be handed a fork, knife, and napkin when you order. All are necessary to eat the burrito that Food & Wine once named, "the breakfast dish of your dreams." I beg to differ, it's the any time of the day dish of your dreams.

    Chile Relleno Burrito
    Michelle V.

    Came here to try the burrito that I had a famous James Bears designation. We went during the lunch hour when there was no one else in the store. The area is located in the arts district, which I felt was quite dead on a weekday afternoon. I shared one smothered chile relleno burrito with my cousin. I thought it was strange that asking for it smothered had such an extra cost. It was around $18 for this burrito. I'm glad we shared it because it would've caused a food coma if we had one each. I wish they put on more sauce--I mean we paid extra, right? It was my first time having chile relleno at all. The breading sometimes fell apart from the pepper, but it still picked up good flavor. We washed it down with a horchata which was delicious. It wasn't too sweet, nor watery. It tasted rich, just like a good horchata. The service was awful. My expectations were the bare minimum already, but they were actively ignoring us despite having no one else in the store. My cousin asked for water three times to no avail. I went up and sternly asked for it; I finally got a cup of water for her after 20 minutes. All in all, this was okay. I don't think I would come back to it. We went out of our way from the art museum as my cousin is a James Beard enthusiast, but the overall experience was lackluster.

    Chile Relleno Burrito
    Erin S.

    Such good food! This place is a staple of deliciousness in the Santa Fe Art area of Denver. Constantly on the list of best Mexican food around by multiple reviewers, El Taco has maintained their same menu for years. I had the chile relleno burrito- highly recommended by many food reviewers- and apparently everyone else has heard of this recommendation as it was constantly ordered by other patrons during our meal as well. It is a hole in the wall kind of place, but is well worth a visit!

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    Afton A.

    I found this place in a tik tok search of good Mexican food in Denver. While several other locations came up, I decided on this one because the vibe in the pictures reminded me of a "hole in the wall" type place back home that I love. I assumed as a result I would get some pretty good, authentic Mexican, and I wasn't exactly wrong. I enjoyed everything I ate... for the most part. I ordered three pastor tacos with cilantro and onion, rice and beans, chips and salsa and a lemonade mixed with Jamaica and paid about $30 or so. I also asked for a small side of the green chili sauce they use to smother burritos, etc. which I believe I was given? That leads me to this point: there was very little price transparency, mostly because I was not given a receipt or offered one. I don't know if I paid for a taco plate or three tacos separately from rice and beans (R&Bs). The taco plate seems to be the cheaper option as R&Bs alone were almost $8; rookie move on my part if I was charged separately because I would just get 2 more tacos for that price and forego R&Bs especially considering the portions of the R&Bs were so small (while the R&Bs were good). The tacos were also small but pretty good. The small cup of green chili was the star. It was spicy, not the "I can't enjoy it" type of spicy, but definitely an unexpected kick and great flavor. I see why people get their orders slathered in it. I would order differently if I went back. However, I sat at the counter while I ate and was able to see them make most of the orders. Generally speaking all the portions were small, i.e. small portions of meat in the burritos, etc. To that point, the chips and salsa were the most disappointing. I don't know why it's sold as chips and salsa because the salsa is literally a small side of salsa you would get to put on your tacos. It was a liquid consistency, not chunky. I asked the lady who took my order for a cup of pico de gallo while I was eating and she gave me a cup of cilantro and onion (no additional charge). I poured the salsa in that for a little something, but that's ridiculous I had to do that. With that being said, the chips were good. I'm not sure if they are made in house but they taste like it; however, again, a smallish portion. All in all, the food was tasty and my drink mix was bomb. Nothing I had was bad, but it definitely wasn't giving "hole in the wall" prices! I would be interested in seeing if there are other Mexican places in Denver that offer better value for a similar experience. I left a few dollars for tip if that means anything but honestly the tip is calculated in the price.

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    I'm confident that this is the best breakfast burrito in the country. Should easily win its fourth MVB this season.

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    My favorite for 30 years. I want it right now. Anything smothered in green chili is my favorite.

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    This place is a longtime Denver staple! If you're looking for authentic food it's the place myself and my family have gone for many years.

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    Food is super bland and rice was dry - felt like they didn't care about providing a quality meal

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    Delicious!!! Anything you eat there is awesome. You can't go wrong El Taco de Mexico.

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    Does El Taco de Mexico serve beer?

    No, but that's not why you go there anyways. Go there for the food!

    Is the full menu available all day?

    Yes, the full menu is available.

    Are the flour tortillas made in house?

    No. They are outsourced.

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Birria De Borrego

    Alma Fonda Fina

    4.7(268 reviews)
    2.2 miNorthwest, Highland

    Came here for a birthday dinner after practically fighting for my life trying to get a reservation…read more(whew), but thank God it was worth it! Alma Fonda Fina absolutely lives up to the hype. Every dish we ordered was flavorful, thoughtful, and delicious -- but the highlight was the STEAK - do not skip this. It has a different flavor profile and I literally have been trying to figure out what is in that damn sauce since I've had it. Our server was also great and attentive, and gave us a Mezcal shot to celebrate my birthday (no desserts here BTW). Overall, I enjoyed my experience and definitely will be coming back!

    Overall: Alma Fonda Fina lives up to its hype. It serves delicious elevated Mexican food and is…read morereasonably priced for a Michelin star restaurant. This is the Michelin restaurant that you go to if you like a more casual / less stuffy experience. Food: 4 Every dish that we ordered was delicious, but slightly on the heavy side without anything light/acidic to break it up. Perhaps it's because of what we chose to order though! Frijoles Puerco: This was a play on refried beans and chorizo. The chorizo has a little kick to it. The sourdough tortillas were delicious and served fresh and warm. Callo De Hacha Al Horno: The scallops were a flavor bomb served in a serrano ponzu and tomato butter. I'm unsure why the scallops were cut into smaller pieces instead of left whole... Enmoladas De Pollo: This was essentially chicken enchiladas cooked in mole so I was skeptical if I would find this dish worthwhile. They proved me wrong as this was one of the best dishes of the night. The mole was flavorful, not too heavy, and the chicken enchilada was so well cooked. Birria De Borrego: The lamb shank was cooked until it was fork tender. After taking it apart, wrap it in a fresh and warm tortilla with refried corn beans and salsa. The lamb was well cooked and made for a good balanced bite, but it did feel special. Service: 5 We set at the chef table and was able to watch as they finished and plated each dish. The chef was attentive without being overbearing/annoying and we had a good conversation with him. Food came out at a good pace. Ambiance: 5 The restaurant is small and cozy. It didn't feel stifling or pretentious as other fine dining restaurants can sometimes feel. This would be perfect for a date or dinner with friends.

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Bar seating where we could enjoy seeing the chefs working hard to make our dishes

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    Taqueria La Familia - Taco Plate Carne Asada

    Taqueria La Familia

    4.7(524 reviews)
    2.6 miHighland, Northwest
    $$

    Menu as of 12/7/2025 We went out on a whim after returning…read moreour rental car and driving back into town. My husband and I were super hungry. Looking at taco places, I went with something close by to our location and found this hidden gem. Nestled away on a small street corner of Clay Street and 32nd Ave. parking can be scarce, but I'm sure with the right time and a little bit of walking you will find and manage your way here. Outside the restaurant, they have a small seating area which now is winter too cold to enjoy, but I'm sure in the spring and summer and fall time is super enjoyable. The inside, though a little bit tiny and no cozier than going to your mom's house and expecting a family Filled living room/Kitchen. We went down and greeted by three smiling faces. We already looked at the photos online and knew we want tacos so opted with the chicken tacos and Carne Asada taco plates. The tacos place option came with 5 tacos with up to 2 choices of meats the ratio would be 2:3 .. freshly mashed guacamole made in front of you or freshly sliced avocado.. In the pictures I listed you will find each chicken and Carne Asada options. Both slow pictures missing two tacos because we devoured them as soon as we got into the truck. Their street tacos are heavenly! Chicken option was all chicken breast super juicy grilled to perfection five tacos on a plate another two tacos missing because my husband and I devoured it. This plate came we asked it with the guacamole option instead of fresh avocado. The carne asada was just FULL of flavor and the fresh avocado slices with green tomatillo salsa SLAPPED.. the tortillas are super soft and tears from how fresh the flour tortillas were!! Definitely a place to sit and eat there to enjoy the hot food. I'm originally from SoCal and a heavily populated Latinos with amazing tacos and food.. Taqueria La Familia passed the bar high!! We can't wait to come back and try other options and will update pictures and review then!

    One of my favorite neighborhood spots. Breakfast burritos (w/ house made chorizo) are great and the…read moreguac is the best I've had in town. Owners are awesome too!

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    Taqueria La Familia
    Taqueria La Familia

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    Pancho Poncho - Bar Area

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    4.6(83 reviews)
    0.9 miCapitol Hill, Southwest

    Went in with very mid expectations after being disappointed by other trendy Mexican places (looking…read moreat you, Senor Bear) and were actually blown away. Service was excellent, and the food was lowkey incredible. We shared the small elote dip (elote is always a hit) + ribeye + marisco molcajete, and downed almost the entire basket of chips + salsa (husband even needed some of that green sauce to go and they delivered). We ended up also ordering churros to go (easily reheated in the microwave, who knew) and this was like, the first time I've ever *truly* raved about churros (I think because this time they were really dense, which I loved). We alsooo didn't realize that Sunday was all-day happy hour, so some cheap (and very strong) margs didn't hurt either. Will absolutely be back!

    Great place to meet up with friends, bring out of towners or even take the edge off at the end of…read morethe day. Weekends (including Fridays) get busy so I would recommend reservations. Service is top notch and our Friday night here was met with explanations of menu items, drink recommendations and even food recommendations. Our waitress kept an eye on our table even when the happy hour and evening crew started filling the place. My ground beef enchiladas were really good but the leftovers really shined! The flavors set in nicely and reminded me of the wonderful time the previous night. I would certainly return!

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    Elote skillet

    Pancho Poncho - Shrimp tacos - the rice is super yummy too! Not a soggy after thought

    Shrimp tacos - the rice is super yummy too! Not a soggy after thought

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    Ni Tuyo - Street corn

    Ni Tuyo

    4.6(187 reviews)
    2.7 miSoutheast
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    Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.

    Went here for my birthday and had a good time!…read more The prickly pear margarita was really good! We enjoyed the elote and guacamole. For the price, we didn't get very much guacamole but it was good, as was the elote! The pork belly tacos were very good but the tortillas were too small for the amount of filling. The molcajete was good but I'm not sure we would get it again. Overall, a solid spot for a nice dinner.

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    Tamayo - Tamayo dining room

    Tamayo

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 miLodo, Northwest
    $$$

    My friend and I were walking around Larmier Square on a Saturday looking for a brunch spot and came…read moreacross Tamayo. We walked in to find it pretty well occupied around noon, but still with some empty tables. We were seated right away. The decor was lovely. It was primarily natural, earthy tones, with succulents, and a big pop of color with bright murals above the bar, creating a warm glow. I was vaguely familiar with Chef Richard Sandoval due to his brief appearance on Top Chef, but didn't know too much about his cuisine. The brunch has a really fun and original idea in that you can order bottomless small plates for $42 per person or bottomless food and drinks for $59 in person, with a two-hour limit. I would have loved to try that, but we had a lot of plans that day so opted for the à la carte menu. I chose a mimosa and my friend chose a michelada. for our drinks We shared the ceviche. I ordered the chicken tinga enchiladas, while my friend ordered the fish tacos. We shared all of the food. The ceviche was excellent, flavorful and fresh. I enjoyed the enchiladas. The portion was generous. I wasn't too fond of the tacos. There was nothing wrong with them, aside from the fact that I don't like breaded fish, but they just didn't have a ton of flavor. I will say service started strong, but then fell off a bit. Our server and food runner were friendly, but it was hard to get extra utensils when we needed them. All in all, it was a great brunch spot. If I were in town again, I would definitely be tempted to try the bottomless brunch.

    3.5 stars. Service was great. Parking is typical for Downtown. My friend and I made a reservation…read morefor a Tuesday evening right before seeing a show at one of the DCPA theaters. My favorite dish was probably the Bonito Guacamole. It was hard to tell from looking at the menu what was guacamole and what was salsa, based on the header. We shared the Quesabirria and got our own tacos. I ordered Carne Asada. I did like the Quesabirria but found the Asada to be tough and dry. That's unfortunate. We didn't have room for dessert, but the margaritas were decent. I'm curious about a few other things on their menu so might try again - especially for happy hour!

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    Tamayo

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    Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

    Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

    4.0(405 reviews)
    2.9 miWashington Park, Southeast

    Stopped in for a quick drink before another event in the neighborhood. Cute decor abounds as you…read moreenter Perdida.We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the very nice bartender. We had arrived just in time for Happy Hour- Monday-Friday, 3-5pm . Perdida has a worthwhile Happy Hour as several main menu appetizers as well as cocktails are discounted. I selected the classic marg to sip on. It was a good, standard margarita for $6. We also had to try the mini chile rellenos. These were tasty and the dipping sauce paired well with the chilies and cheese. Perdida was good. I think I'll revisit to try some main dishes. The fajitas smelled amazing!

    This place is super cute. I love the layout of the restaurant. The bar seating is large & has a sky…read morelight above the bar, nice outdoor seating & in another room is a large seating area. We over heard some people at the bar say that it was too loud in the seating area so they moved to the bar. I also really like the menu, however, I really don't like it when restaurants charge for chips and salsa. We got the trio (salsa, guac, & queso) so it felt worth it. They have a small brunch menu on Sundays but also have their full menu. I had huevos rancheros the only thing I didn't like was that the eggs were very over/under easy & the whole dish got cold fast. I wish it was served on a hot plate or the eggs were cooked longer so they were warmer. Service was ok, we ate at the bar so I think the focus was more on having our drinks filled vs asking how the food was etc. And it got busy after we arrived so the bartender was busy. The house margaritas were great! We'll definitely come back for happy hour & to try other things on the menu.

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    Perdida - Mexican Kitchen
    Perdida - Mexican Kitchen
    Perdida - Mexican Kitchen - Mini Chili Rellenos

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    Mini Chili Rellenos

    El Taco De Mexico - mexican - Updated May 2026

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