Kike's Red Tacos changed my life. Before this place, I was a normal person. After my first queso taco dipped into that rich, glorious consomé, I became someone who casually considers flying to Denver "for lunch." I started going when they were still operating out of their food truck, and honestly, watching them grow into a permanent restaurant feels like seeing your favorite underground band finally make it big... except instead of music, they're dropping cheesy taco masterpieces. The queso tacos are absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way: crispy, cheesy, messy, and worth ruining at least one shirt over. And the consome? That stuff could heal emotional damage. It's rich, comforting, and somehow makes you immediately want "just one more taco" even when you're already full. Every time I'm in Denver, this place is mandatory. Not optional. Not "if there's time." Mandatory. My vacation itinerary basically starts with flights and ends with tacos. So happy to see Kike's getting the recognition they deserve. If you haven't been yet, prepare to have your standards permanently ruined for all other tacos. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Kike's was aiighttt... I'd heard a lot of hype but it just didn't deliver for me. The beef tacos were juicy but lacked flavor. The al pastor was dry and chewy... a real letdown. The horchata, though? Genuinely great. I actually also really liked the elote but my partner didn't. The consomé was fine, nothing memorable. It's a decent enough spot to swing by, but I'm not going out of my way to come back tbh. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - al pastor & Elote - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time visiting and I was impressed with the service and how clean the restaurant was. I tried a few different tacos, and the carne asada was definitely my favorite. The meat was a little on the dry side across the board, but the flavor was still solid and these are clearly authentic tacos. You can tell they're doing things the traditional way. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Birra, steak and chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This spot certainly lives up to the hype! It was really crowded but we were able to find a table before our food came out. The margarita and spiked horchata were so good. While at the bar many people were talking about how well made and flavorful their cocktails were! The queso was delicious and the perfect consistency. I loved my birria tacos and ramen - however it was a LOT of food! The meat is so tender and flavorful. The ramen noodles are perfect and will be great leftovers! We had great service and they are really quick at flipping tables. Highly recommend! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Birria tacos + birria ramen - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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These tacos are so good - so much flavor with the consome and that perfect little crunch on the taco. Got a marg trio with hibiscus, peach and mango - peach was easily the front runner! I'm usually a guacamole girl but the queso and salsa on the dip trio were def better than the guacamole. My husband got the burrito and it was MASSIVE. The salsa bar they have is such a fun touch - don't sleep on the pineapple. It's a relatively small place and while we were there got to the point where there were no tables left - wouldn't want to come with our kids or a big group read more

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California resident, visiting Denver throughout the year for the last three years, and OMG finding this place has been a highlight. By far the best authentic tasting tacos I've had ever in Colorado! I can now stop saying Colorado is great, except for the food. Quaint, friendly vibe with authentic tacos and drinks! read more

Kike's was pretty good. It's counter serice and its about the same price as Chipotle and about a million times better. The service was quick and the food was delicious. It also had a nice bar area with tv's to watch the Nuggets game. I had the Birria, Asada, and Carnitas taco. The shells for the taco were the perfect level of crispy. My only complaint is I like birria tacos with cheese on them. The salsa bar was a nice touch and my favorite salsa was the pineapple salsa. My wife also has the Birria Ramen which I thought was the best thing we had. It's broth was spicy and delicious and the meat was very tender. read more

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A good local taco spot in LoHi. I had 3 tacos, I tried the chicken and beef tacos, and the queso taco with chicken. I thought they were ok, the meat was on the drier side. Flavor was good and taco size was decent. I thought the queso taco was much better than the others, and would definitely get that when I come back. I didn't think the inside was super clean, but it was also packed when I went (1:30pm on a Saturday) and every table was full and people were waiting for seats. Overall I thought it was decent but left a little disappointed considering how good the reviews were. I think it's worth trying and would return but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Chicken, beef, and queso chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped by as we are visiting from out of town and saw videos of this place on TikTok. It was 3/5 overall. Chips and salsa were good. The salsa seemed to have a good kick to it, and had flavor to it. Birria burrito was mediocre. While good, and we finished it - it didn't blow me out of the water. I did the 4 birria queso tacos with consommé - I should have tried another protein, but it didn't not live up to the hype. I felt like it was half-thought completed. Lacked flavor all around. My youngest kid got a cheese quesadilla and that was great. Big portion. My oldest got an asada taco and that seemed to satisfy him. Churros were slightly too crunchy, but good. read more

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Tacos were crunchy, and the sauces provided were super fresh. The spice level has a nice kick and you can clearly taste the smokiness to the roasted red salsa. I would recommend getting the birria here. It's very tender and the consume was perfect. Not too salty , not bland. Had perfect good flavor. I didn't care for the Al Pastor, it was crunchy but a bit dry. The birria and consume made up for it. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Al pastor and birria - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great vibe and cool place to have lunch or drinks and bites! We went for the classic trio: al pastor tacos , carne asada burrito, and birria tacos, and they delivered. The al pastor was juicy and well-marinated. Tortillas were soft and warm. Carne asada burrito was tender and nicely grilled with good smoky flavor with a nice spicy kick. The birria with spiced consomé with tender, fall-apart beef that shredded beautifully. Dipping the taco in the consomé took it to another level. Corn tortillas were dipped/fried just right so they didn't fall apart mid-bite. My only critique: the consomé could have been a hair spicier or more intensely seasoned. Overall, fresh ingredients, generous portions, and the sides of salsa and lime were fresh too. Definitely worth the stop, and I'll be back to try more. read more

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First time here and I loved it. Great place for tacos and drinks. The quesabirrias are so good along with the consomé/birria broth. One thing I really enjoyed was the salsa bar, super clean and fresh with great flavors. Also staff super attentive. Thank you . read more

Went here with my husband and toddler and everyone enjoyed! We got their cali burrito with birria and their quesadillas with birria con chive (goat). You order at the counter and then sit down and they bring the food to you. It was busy but we got a seat within a few minutes. They have high chairs but only 2 which were in use so they could probably do with a few more. I enjoyed their self serve salsa bar which had 6 different salsa, roasted jalapeños, cucumbers and radishes. The quesadilla with Birria con chive was delicious and my husband enjoyed his Cali burrito. There's a small parking lot, an overflow parking lot and street parking read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Cali Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We tried the birria, the asada, and the carnitas tacos, which all came in the same standard crispy shell and with onions and cilantro, street taco style. The meat was well seasoned but all tasted similar- you can't go wrong and the proteins all cost the same. We also tried the birria ramen, which was great. My favorite part of the meal, hands down. I was sad the birria taco didn't have the melted cheese outer shell, and you have to order the consume separately. There is a salsa bar, which had some great options but I preferred the pineapple salsa. It's a counter service restaurant, which was a little confusing at first, but everyone was friendly and quick. The interior is nice and modern with some fun touches, including a window with bottles of Jarritos that the sun shines through in the afternoon. Overall, a great restaurant for some good tacos or the birria ramen if you want something different. read more

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The food at Kikes Red Tacos is outstanding and we are regulars and have been eating at this place for quite a while. It is a busy restaurant and one needs to be patient and not in a hurry sometimes we wait 20-30 minutes to get the food since they have a huge amount of pick up orders and patrons coming in to eat. It is a 10 out of 10 for us and we love it. The ambience is very nice ! We feel at home. The Al Pastor Tacos are the best in town but also the Steak Tacos are equally top notch. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - 3 Al Pastor Tacos and 1 steak Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food 5 stars. Super fresh, tender birria quesadilla. Corn was good but meat and salsa bar was winner. Took 30 minutes for five in or take out but was well worth it. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Been here a couple times and ended up with the birria combo with broth each time. The food was great and lasted two meals each time. I wanted to eat there but there's not enough tables, even with a bar area and outside seating. It's not quite clear when you're supposed to get a table so I think it's just when you see one open up. It's walk in and order at the counter and has ben a line almost the door each time. That's well and fine but hen I finally got up to the counter this last time around they said it was going to be 35 mins even for a to go order. I was already committed and more importantly, hungry so I went with it and had the tacos next day. I wish they had a better system for ordering and setting expectations. read more

Craving tacos so stopped by to try this place out and it was overall a good experience. They have a couple salsa bars, aguas frescas (horchata, piña, and jamaica). I tried the horchata and the jamaica; Both were delicious! The part I didn't like so much was it took awhile to get our food and it was packed! There were 3 of us sitting at a tiny table outside because there was no other seating available. The tacos were good. I tried the chicken and the carne asada tacos. The chicken tacos were a little dry, but much better with some lime and salsa added then dipped in the consommé. The carne asada tacos were much better than the chicken tacos. read more

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Kike's Tacos is an absolute gem! The combo options are fantastic and offer great value for your money. I love how affordable it is, but you definitely get your money's worth in terms of taste and quality. One thing I'd love to see is the ability to choose more than 2 proteins for the combo, but that's a small thing compared to how much I enjoy the food. Speaking of which, this place is super photo-worthy -- the tacos are as beautiful as they are delicious. Seriously, the flavors are on point! The consommé is a standout for me--so rich and flavorful, I could sip on it all day. They also have a clean and well-stocked sauce bar with a variety of options to customize your tacos just the way you like them. Can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for both great food and a vibe that's perfect for your feed. Highly recommend! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm not usually into "fusion ramen," but the birria ramen here was fantastic! The broth was rich and had a tangy, bright Mexican vibe--you don't really need to add salsa! The meat was super tender and the whole thing, noodles included, was so addicting. I rarely finish a bowl of ramen and this one I nearly drank! The vibe was a tad noisy, upbeat and celebratory, I'd say this place is best for a casual group or hang with friends. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Ramen - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food here is really good. The ingredients are all really solid and the quality is delicious. They also have really delicious agua frescas. I love that they have nopales. I will say one of the dishes I ordered was too spicy for me to eat, and it wasn't marked as spicy on the menu, which is really frustrating. read more

The food is AMAZING! And if you like spice this is your place. We came back a few weeks after our first visit because it was so good. Only downfall is the size of the inside and the amount of people coming in which make it hard to find a spot when people are lingering. read more

Taco'bout good tacos!! I was visiting friends in Denver and they brought me here cause they say it's some of the best tacos around. I got the quesobirria and they were excellent. They have a salsa bar full of salsa options as well as other extras like radishes or jalapenos. I also got a watermelon margarita which was great (and I don't always like margs) Next time I'd like to try the quesadilla which my friend got and looked delish. You order at the counter and sit down to wait for your food which was easy enough. Place seems pretty busy most of the time (a good sign). read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Unreal. Everything was delicious down to the salted jalapenos at the salsa bar. My wife loved the ramen and of course the birria tacos were a hit. Had to loosen the belt to fit another agua fresca read more

Heard that this was the favorite taco spot of an acquaintance so we went and tried it out! My advice would be to stick with the regular birria taco for taste, but if you're feeling adventurous, try the goat birria! The collective opinion at my table was that we'd prefer the regular birria but were glad that we tried it! Birria ramen was yummy. The leftovers of this was decently thick. Loveddddd the waffle fries for my street fries! My order came with both steak fries and waffle fries. This was the first time that I had seen waffle fries used as the base and I loved it! They were more seasoned and crispy than the regular steak fries and the pairing with guac, steak, pico (that I added from the bar) was delicious. The churros tasted okay - the Nutella side was awesome, but the churros themselves weren't particularly crispy or hot. It was a nice dessert to end the meal. Service was a little slow on a weekday night, but they were busy and the vibes were lively. Besides being hungry, I didn't mind too much. Overall, a solid taco spot if you're in the area! Would come back to try the regular birrias and other things on their menu! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Torta, 2 Tacos (birria de chivo) & Consomé - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've wanted to try this place forever but live about 30 mins away. It was absolutely delicious. The parking is a bit tight and the spots in front are 15 mins only so I got it to go. I loved the queso tacos (got Al pastor and Birria). The Al pastor was my favorite. The salsa bar is amazing -- really liked the bright green one and bright red. The red definitely had a kick!! I was impressed! I also got a carne asada burrito and that was also great -- perfect mix of rice beans cheese and meat. The service was great and the cashier was very kind. Would definitely recommend! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Queso tacos: Al pastor & Birria - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I used visit Kikés when it was only a food truck. They had the best Beria tacos in town. This is my first time coming to their Brick + Mortar location and I have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Still the best tacos in town. read more

Got the ramen and two tacos and added another taco + elote. Perfect amount of food. Service was great and really fast. The salsa bar was amazing. Very lively and great place to grab a quick bite during lunch. read more

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Stopped by Kike's Red Tacos and everything we ordered was delicious. We got the Street Fries and wow... they were loaded, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I've had. The carne was well-seasoned, the cheese and crema were perfect, and the guacamole tied everything together. I also had a taco de asada and it was super tender with great flavor. The red tortilla adds a nice touch and makes it stand out. The Cali Burrito de Res was huge, packed with meat, papas, cheese, and crema -- every bite was amazing and very filling. The ambience was fun, upbeat, and the whole place has a great vibe. And the customer service was amazing -- super friendly, fast, and welcoming. Great food, great portions, great experience. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

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The hubs and I have been wanting to try Kikes Red Tacos for far too long and only just last weekend made it happen. Why we waited so long is beyond us because we've been unnecessarily missing out on delicious food. We met up with a friend and got Birria tacos - both goat and beef and Birria ramen. It was a lot of food and we only managed a couple bites of the ramen so that became delish leftovers. The service was fast and friendly with a casual, grab a seat as they become available vibe. The salsa bar was also top notch. 10/10 recommend. read more

Fast service, friendly staff, clean interior and the food was amazing. Parking is tight, but you can find street parking nearby. Had the birria ramen and taco combo and it was so tasty! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Ramen and taco combo (birria) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was excellent. The queso taco was fantastic. The Birria was excellent. The service was fast. The ambience was great for a taco restaurant.Everything was clean. I Would definitely eat here again. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Queso taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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It's small, but very cozy . The staff was very nice. I tried the birria tacos with cheese. And they were very well seasoned . I also tried the House Margarita and it was strong (and I mean that in a good way) . Has a cute outside small seating place. Really enjoyed myself read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Birria Tacos w/ Cheese . House Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I got Kiké's for carry out for the first time and overall it was pretty stellar. I tried the dip trio and the asada and chicken tacos with side of consume. Flavors were all spot on, the dips were all excellent. My only complaint is about pick up timing. It told me 20-25 minutes and I decided I would get there right at 20 minutes. Well my order was ready 10 minutes early so unfortunately it sat until I was there and the tacos were kinda cold and the shells had hardened up. I imagine it's amazing fresh/ eating it there but hopefully they can manage the wait times a little better. I understand you take a risk on carry out and it being fresh but the restaurant has to do their part in helping with timing as well. I definitely will visit again and want to try the ramen and burritos next! read more

Kikés Red Tacos - Asada and chicken tacos, consume, and dip trio - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Kike's Red Tacos were good, but to me they are too expensive for what you get. Between 4 of us we got 12 tacos and 4 agua frescas. That's it. It cost us over $100. No extras like chips & salsa or beans & rice were included. I liked my tacos but they just weren't worth it. Not were the agua frescas anything special. They were too sweet and cost too much. I'm not interested in going back. read more

I did enjoy my tacos here, they didn't necessarily blow my mind or anything but they were flavorful and tasty enough. I don't remember the consommé dip enhancing the experience for me either. Kikes does have a nice bar area as well even though I didn't try drinks there. A pretty nice spot to be in a neighborhood. If you're in the area check it out. read more

Kikés Red Tacos - 4 Tacos & Consomé - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was 50/50- loved the taco shells I wonder if they are made in house? Def tastes that way! got the birria tacos with consume, and hubby got the same with queso so we swapped 2 & 2(: I would want to come back to try the ramen birria. A friend we went with said it was tasty. another friend had their al pastor and carne asada tacos and really enjoyed it too! The ambience I'd give a 25/25 -- its is interesting, you order at the counter and then find a spot to sit at. I loved that they have outdoor fire pits and tables! I appreciated that the bathrooms were nice and clean. I LOVED the salsa bar with other options fixings (radish cilantro etc) Service 25/25 to be fair since it wasn't too fast and not too slow - honestly it was jam packed when we went on Friday night. Overall 100 score as I found the pricing and flavors to be excellent(: read more

Kikes was highly recommended so I was excited to finally try this with a friend! Unfortunately, they do not have many pescatarian/vegetarian options (the only protein option is nopal/cactus) so it did not hit the spot as I hoped. I would love to see shrimp, tofu, or beans offered as a main protein option! It was quite crowded when we visited, but we were easily able to find a table. The location is very convenient and the service was excellent! read more

I met some friends here for dinner and it was packed, but we were able to find a table for 4 and then we took turns going up to order. I got the birria queso taco and enjoyed it. There are lots of salsa options, so don't miss the salsa bar. You order your cocktails separately at the bar and they were out of the ingredients to make my top two cocktail choices. My friend ordered the agua Fresca and there were multiple delicious sounding choices for that too. read more

Finally went here after hearing about all the hype with this place! Went on Wednesday at 6 PM and it was already packed, busy, There is a decent amount of seating, but it's not necessarily huge or anything like that. There are constantly people cleaning up throughout the place, making sure to open up available seats. You go up to the counter, order, and they give you a number. You sit down, and they come out with the food in about 15 minutes or so. The tortillas of the tacos are all dipped in consome and you have the option of adding cheese to them as well. I was anticipating traditional street tacos with the double small tortillas and the protein with onions and cilantro. The tacos here are more expensive and that's because there's a bit more to them, including being loaded with protein. The tacos were pretty good, but not the best I've ever had. My favorite part and the reason for the 4 stars is because of the agua fresca!! The cups are refillable so I was able to try pineapple and the horchata-both SO yummy. I would come here again just to try the two other flavors. If you're looking for more than your traditional street tacos but not yt people tacos (lol) this is a good place to check out. read more