After having lived overseas for several years, upon returning to the US, I found that I missed several dishes that were either not on most menus or were not up to what I had experienced. This restaurant wowed me with their mole, simply the best, most flavorful, authentic mole I've had in thirty years. The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. I also appreciated their pastor - excellent combination of spices and flavors. I'm a big fan of smaller, non-chain restaurants, and this is now one of my favorites for traditional Mexican food. Julian is the best! read more

I was in the Westwood area and decided to stop in for lunch after a shop owner recommended it, and I do love Frida Kahlo. This restaurant commits to a theme--Frida photos of the artist and replicas of her artwork adorn the walls. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Their ice machine was not working, so we were unable to get iced tea or soda (they do not serve alcohol). Food was not bad. I tried a huarache for the first time. I needed to add a little more salt to my plate (something I usually don't do). The green chile was good, but it could have used a bit more spice. read more

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We had such a great experience at Kahlos! There are about 5 dedicated parking spots right outside the restaurant, and plenty of street parking nearby, which made it super convenient. The place has such fun vibes with lots of cool art and photo ops throughout. We ordered the guacamole, chips and salsa, enchiladas plazeras , sope, and churros--and everything was packed with flavor. Tons of vegetarian options too, which we really appreciated! As someone coming from California, i was hesitant to even try Mexican food here. I can confidently say this is now my favorite Mexican spot in Denver. Big shoutout to Eric for his warm recommendations and fantastic service--he truly made our meal even more enjoyable! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for delicious Mexican food in a fun, welcoming setting!( Please try the spicy salsa too, it was delicious) read more

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Man, I ate there once or twice. The food is great but they never let me blast my art up in that place. I gots this great piece I've been wanting to throw up in that hizzy. They always run me off when I start breaking out my supplies. read more

The food and service here is always spot on. Never disappointed, and we will be back more often now that we live closer. There's a lot of family-owned Mexican restaurants around Denver, and none have as much freshness and flavor. Made-to-order juices and smoothies & a generous offering of different dishes (making it hard to choose!) Not shown in photo, the tamal de elote was also awesome. Plenty of seating, so there's never a wait. This is a wonderful option for folks with plant-based diets also. read more

Kahlo's - Quesabirria and Thor (housemade) juice - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Still an amazing choice for vegans! They just added vegan ceviche and soy meat options for other meals!! Highly recommend this place! Very friendly staff and always a chill vibe with great artwork. Online shows an entire vegan menu and their normal menu shows which dishes can be made vegan/vegetarian. read more

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Absolutely empty for lunch on a Thursday. Walked in to the fragrance of sewer and Pinesol. Okay, so not the best first impressions. We sat as far away from the restroom as possible. Our server was very patient and kind. My colleague was a vegan so we were pleased to see many options on the menu and actually I recommended the nopales tacos for my colleague. She had never had cactus before and she was pleasantly surprised how delicious they were. My carnitas tacos were bad either but the rice was flavorless and the beans too runny for my liking. All together it was okay. read more

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LOVED this place! I would have shared photos of the food but it was so delicious it was gone in an instant. The steak enchiladas with a tomatillo sauce and red sauce was so yummy. The fresh, homemade salsa was so addicting and flavorful. My favorite part was how great their menu was for a gluten free eater. So many items marked GF, Vegan, Vegetarian and they are welcoming and knowledgeable about GF which can be a rarity. The interior is amazing with so many Frida Kahlo works on display. The horchata is decadent and a must. OH! And, you can bring your own alcohol when you come in. read more

Kahlo's - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been going to Kahlos more often lately to help support them after their sister restaurant, Terascos was closed from a car hitting their building (I live in the other side of town). So far, everything I've tried is excellent! The spinach enchiladas, the 7 chilies chicken mole, and my favorite out of everything so far is the red chili beef tamal plate! I am looking forward to trying more of their delicious items in the future. The atmosphere is artsy, pleasant, interesting and clean and the service us is top notch! read more

I think Kahlo's has the absolute best Michoacan Mole sauce in all of Denver. Love it. Love it. Love it. read more

The horchata is delicious and service is warm and helpful! The carne asada tacos, chimichangas, and enchiladas are all yummy and portion sizes are perfect. I love the Frida Khalo theme and I enjoyed seeing her wonderful artwork on the walls. Very cozy, homy feeling. Highly recommend! read more

This place is delicious. Their enchiladas are my favorite item on the menu - they are very authentic tasting. They have fresh juice w many flavors to choose from. Variety of flavors of aquas frescas too! Great service. I keep coming back! read more

The only disappointing factor of our meal was the lack of other patrons when we went. Meat eaters and plant based folks were all so greatly satisfied with the mole! The music was energetic and tasteful, the flavors fresh as... heck, and fresh made juices that were both large in portion and refreshing. It's rare to see Mexican restaurants deliver such intentionality to veggie options read more

Food and service were both great. The selection of enchiladas is quite varied. We'll definitely return.

Pretty disappointed. We've eaten here about a dozen times and it's historically been pretty good with nice vegan options, but the last couple of times have been "meh" at best. The restaurant has been empty on our recent visits and we've had to call back to someone for a table. No big. Despite being the only diners, the service has been neglectful at best. Each time we've had to seek the server out for refills and the check. The last time we visited, my daughter noticed they had suiza sauce with another item on the menu and we asked our server for a side of this for her flautas. It was well worth the extra 5-$6 since they brought a nice sized to go container of it w her meal and she was able to enjoy for a few days after. This time we asked our server for a side of the sauce (it was the only reason we drove all this way to Kahlo's) and the server looked at us like we were speaking another language. It's in YOUR menu, you should know what we're talking about. We pointed at it in the menu, she shook her head yes in understanding then went off to order. The food came out with no suiza sauce. We asked about the sauce and again she looked at us like we were from another planet. We both work in restaurants and our Spanish is pretty good. We even used google translate to make sure she understood. She argued that the sauce comes on another dish, to which we are aware, which is why we asked for it to be special ordered and were willing to pay extra. She said no, then disappeared into the back. The food is sub par and the portions are not filling for the prices. The horchata is like chunky oatmeal. The chips are stale. The service is disappointing. Needless to say we won't be back. read more

Nope. I had high hopes for this place as the decor and menu were very promising. We were brought chips and salsa, the chips were stale and the salsa was watery and bland. I ordered the sopes and bean and cheese dip appetizer. The appetizer came out, and the chips were different than the first batch, yet they were also stale!! The sopes were OK, the rice and beans were OK. Everything just tasted bland. All in all, I would def not return. The decor is cute though. read more

What a great find! The guacamole is amazing and the salsa is nice and hot. The vegan tamales were the best I've had besides the Shed in Santa Fe. A must if you love Mexican food! read more

Kahlo's - Great atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Kahlo's is one of Denver's best kept secrets. It's never busy when we go and we've always had a wonderful experience. Food: I always like to try something different here and I've never been disappointed. I've had the Mole Enchiladas, Rojas Enchiladas, Birria (Mexican stew with 15 ingredients), Carne Asada, and just last night I had the Huaraches (masa). I get the horchata almost every time, and when I don't get the horchata, I get one of their fresh juices or smoothies. This place is also known for their vegan options! Every server we've ever had has been welcoming and such a pleasure. Last night they had live entertainment which was an added treat to our date night! The restaurant is colorful and vibrant, and photos/art of Frida Kahlo adorn the walls - hence the name. Parking: there's a small little lot that holds about 5 cars, but there's plenty of street parking either on Morrison road or one of the side streets. We've never had an issue finding a spot to park. One thing to note: they do not serve alcohol, so if you're looking for a marg, you won't find it here. This place also has a large high top table that can fit about 10 people, and like I mentioned before, it has never been busy when we went so there's plenty of options to accommodate larger groups. read more

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I ordered for pick up and the girl who answers the phone does not have much manners. She does not say how long the food will take to be ready. And my food when I got it was is not how they normally serve it, mind you I've been there many times. There was no sauce on top of my flautas so it was kind of dry. read more

Kahlo's - Chicken flautas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing!! We were at an event an got hungry. I popped on Yelp and found this gem!! Super cute, chill and in the neighborhood I grew up in. I ordered Mole 7 Chiles with carnitas. The sauce was incredible and it came with sesame seeds which I've never heard of. The plate came with rice and it had a fried rice flavor to it which just complimented the entire mole plate. I also ordered a guayaba agua fresca and it was so refreshed. Our waiter was the only one working on this day and she held it down!! 10/10 read more

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I'm not sure what other ate to give such stellar reviews but this place was okay at best. Friday night and the place was dead. First, no alcohol. What a missed opportunity to have special Kahlo margaritas or specialty drink. The food was bland and the bean soup was just a bowl of refried beans. The jalapeño poppers were grilled but the peanut butter topping was runny and didn't work well with the rest of the combination. Carnitas were dry and greasy. read more

Super cute decor. The service was great and the food was amazing. I had the vegetables with mole and the mole was fantastic! I can't wait to go back! read more

The restaurant is beautifully decorated with pictures of Frida Khalo. The food is amazing, I came for the variety of vegan options. I had the flautas and tamal and both were amazing! The service was great too, I came in for lunch and food was out hot quickly. read more

Kahlo's - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great service, food is authentic and comes out w great presentations. Cooked fresh. The huaraches and the mole is amazing. If you're looking for real Mexican food, this is the spot. And get the grilled nopales. read more

Went there one snowy evening based on a recommendation. There were only a few people in the place and so we sat and had our order taken quickly. We ended up getting an array of things from a burrito to enchiladas to huaraches. Everything was pretty good, nothing sticks out as a draw to come back but you can't go wrong going here! read more

I love Kahlo's because the food is fantastic and the vegan options are plentiful. Plus the service is friendly. I got the sopes plate, which was delicious and it's enough food for 2 meals. I loved their decorations around the restaurant. Can't wait to go back and try more of their awesome food. read more

Kahlo's - Vegan sopes plate - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place was just okay. If you get the shrimp tacos, YOU HAVE TO GET THREE; they don't let you mix and match like the other ones. However, the staff was friendly. It was sad that the food was so bland. read more

Kahlo's - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Worst Mexican food I ever tried to choke down. All three of us took about three bites and gave up. Cute decor, but no liquor license - and clearly no decent cook. The crispy chile rellenos were gross. Or, as a companion noted, "strange." The enchiladas weren't edible either. Go elsewhere. read more

We were looking for authentic healthy Mexican food. Kahlo's has everything from chilaquiles, tortas, and of course street tacos. There's plenty for everyone including special diets for gluten free and vegan. We will be back soon. The inside is a wonderful tribute to Frida. Estoy enamorada... read more

Kahlo's - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hands down, best Mexican food we've had in Denver - great chips and fresh salsa, great service, we had the mushroom enchiladas & the shrimp huaraches, both amazing. We're already plotting our next trip back and can't wait to make our way through the menu in the weeks and months to come. We've been to Mexico City multiple times in the past year and Kahlo's would hold up there as well, where the food scene is one of the best in the world. Oh, and don't forget an apres stop across the street for some sipping chocolate at Cultura Chocolate! read more

My second visit first review. Found this amazing gem by accident and was so glad I went in to give it a try. First, it is named Kahlo's for a reason that is abundantly clear when you walk in to walls full of photos and artwork of hers. The decor is simple yet cozy. Quiet ambiance with music playing at the perfect level to hear it and your dinner mates with ease. Friendly, fast service and salsa and chips in front of me before I made it through the appetizer menu. Salsa is as I recall from my first visit; very finely minced veggies and perfectly smoky and hot. Being vegetarian was no worries here as they have an extensive vegan menu that does not disappoint. So many options and not boring, run of the mill standards. Nope! Please try the 7 chile mole. It is not award winning for nothing. It is outstanding. Smoky, hints of molasses come through and so satisfying. I had plenty left to bring home for topping breakfast with. The rice is served very plainly with simple peas, corn, and carrot and in this type of dish, that is how I want it. A complement to the mole as it should be. Fresh, hot corn tortillas come along with this dish and they were very well prepared, soft and thin. The salty lemonade was my drink of choice tonight~sounded too good to pass up and it did not disappoint. Can't even really describe it properly but, now I am on the hunt for recipes to do this at home. On a hot day, this would be my go to. Finally, ordered churros for dessert with the little pocket of space I had left. Simply done, with minimal amount of chocolate and berry sauce on the top and side. For me, this was just enough and the my were not overly sweet - win win!!! Nice crunch and no greasiness at all. Perfect way to end the meal. The check comes to you in a book with the pages cut out to allow your bill and card to sit inside nicely. Very clever touch. The chef greeted me as I left as that is always a welcome s experience. Can't wait to go back to try another item off of that great vegan menu. read more

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First time here and it was incredibly disappointing. Got 5 Asada tacos with onions and cilantro and paid $10 for it. So disappointing. Barely any meat and over priced, maybe be a cool spot but cheap read more

Kahlo's - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. Just looking at the menu. I was impressed. The drinks were delicious. They don't serve alcohol, but have a juice bar. For me that's a instant winner. I would definitely recommend. Definitely a lot of culture. The food is amazing. read more

Kahlo's - Patio, with wonderful shade! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Worst food and service ever, wouldn't go back if the food was free. I'd give it a zero star if possible. Could not even get a glass of water, then got food poisoning from this place. read more

Cute atmosphere. I love that they have a vegan menu with so many options. I can't wait to return and try more of them.

Cannot say enough to convey what an amazing experience we had here. The food was delicious clean and so much fun to eat. The atmosphere was calm, eclectic and visually very appealing. There are beautiful flowers painted on the ceiling with lights as the center bud. When u come in you are given chips and salsa.. the salsa is delicious hits all the right flavor and spice notes.. the chips are wonderfully crispy not overly salted and not at all greasy. We were given water and a nice slim jug was also delivered in case we needed more. There are fresh fruit waters about 10 offered and they also offer Mexican cokes, bottled sangria and tamarind soda, fresh horchata and jamiaca juice and there is a smoothie option as well.. the size of the smoothie is quite generous and it was very tasty. They also offer fountain drinks. Sadly no cocktail options but with the food being so great you don't miss it. Dessert did not disappoint and I even took food to go for my son. All in all delicious and fun. Best dining experience in Denver so far and I'm 4 years in. We ordered chicken street tacos, carne asada street tacos, green tomatillo sauce queso fresco enchiladas, a chicken flauta, a smoothie pineapple, peach , strawberry & banana flavored, churros and ice cream and the fried plantains. Oh and to go I took a carne asada quesadilla read more

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I was seriously let down. Food was just not good. There were 6 of us and a few were decent but those were teenagers. I know Mexican places are not known for salads but 14.00 for a plate of shredded chicken does not qualify as a salad anywhere. Probably the worse paid for meal i can remember. Also no bar to somewhat make up for food read more

Food was tasty, but heads up, this place does NOT serve alcoholic beverages (even though it comes up when you type "margaritas" in Yelp). Only one server, so service was a bit slow, but food was fresh and tasty. read more

I loved my huarache with steak and cactus. The fresh juices were great. It was more than just fresh-squeezed oranges. There were fruit and vegetable combos and additions like ginger. It's in a cool neighborhood. They have vegan and vegetarian options. What's not to love? The space is colorful and cute, with lots of Frida Kahlo prints and photos. My friends enjoyed their mole and enchiladas. Recommended. read more

Wow! The best Mole in town... and I've had my fair share! Great service and cute decor mixed with amazing food cannot be beaten. We always get the Carnitas Mole Enchiladas with Horchatas to wash it down. This place also has a ton of great Vegan options. Wanted to take a before picture of my food but couldn't help but dig in...so I put an after pic! Soooo delicious! read more

Kahlo's - Mole carnitas enchiladas. Soooo good! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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