Great service, yummy food and atmosphere is great. Great location and happy hour deals!

We visited on Friday night and were able to get a reservation a day in advance for our party of 4. While we're currently in a drought it's important to note you have to ask for water instead of automatically being served. Not a terrible thing just a note. Our group got chips and salsa to start off plus the elote, followed by enchiladas, tacos, and a taco salad. The service was relatively quick once we ordered our food. We even got treated to their cookies. If you like mole you'll like the cookies. read more

The service and ambiance are always good at Los Chingones. It's fun to stop by for some tasty salsa and warm corn chips. I had the avocado taco, made gluten-free, so it wasn't deep-fried, but unfortunately the avocado was icy. It was also the same price as the meat tacos, which isn't really fair. I see I last reviewed this location two years ago, and here I am again, still asking for more vegan tacos! There are so many possibilities: cauliflower, mushrooms, roasted veggies, beans, quinoa, or walnut taco "meat." I really do hope they add more vegan options to their menu. read more

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To celebrate my last birthday lunch for this year I chose Los Chingones. They were supposed to be having all kinds of fun stuff for Cinco De Mayo but with all the rain and upcoming snow, that was a bust. Nevertheless the restaurant was absolutely packed. We waited about 10 minutes at the front, debating whether to go somewhere else when the friendly hostess noticed us. She took us to a booth by the kitchen but at least we were next to a wall so the noise was only on one side. We were given a small menu with mostly drink specials for the holiday but there were some tacos. We both opted for regular menu items - I had the chicken enchiladas and my friend had the taco salad. Our server was Jo and she was very distracted. As the restaurant emptied out we thought service would be more attentive but no such luck. She even slammed down a carafe of water on our table as she ran by - not even glancing at us. Luckily we were capable of pouring our own water ;) it took just over a half hour to get our food and by that time we were second guessing our decision not to go somewhere else. When we finally got our food it was good. My adobo chicken enchiladas had a delicious slaw on top and just a hint of spice. The smoky sauce was very good. After another 20 minutes we were able to flag down Jo so I could get a box. Then she dropped off a plate with 2 dark colored balls and told us they were peanut butter mole cookies. The flavor was good but it left my fingers very greasy. Another server brought a plate of churros with chocolate sauce and a candle and wished me a happy birthday. The churros were tasty and filled with a little bit of custard. I have been to Los Chingones before and always had a great experience. I would go back but not on Cinco de Mayo. read more

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GREAT happy hour! Discounted tacos, chips & dip, + drink specials. It's a kickback vibe with a nice outdoor patio. 10/10 recommend the queso, chicken tacos, & churros. Parking in the DTC can be frustrating but pro hack: the parking garage down the street has 3 hour free parking. read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Happy Hour - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Updating my review. I've since been to this restaurant twice and each time the food has blown me away. The queso, fish taco, and house marg are going to be my new go-tos. Happy hour deals are incredible and the staff has since been kind and accommodating with helpful menu suggestions. The ambiance is a lively vibe, but still a very loud atmosphere you need to be aware of if you're sensitive to this kind of thing. Not great for a first or second date because it's hard to talk, but perfect for a longtime partner date, friend date, or a happy hour stop before dinner. Patrick the manager was helpful in resolving any issue and I was able to bring a friend to try more new things. Will keep coming back now that I've had these new experiences! read more

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We came for happy hour. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the skinny marg which was delicious. My friend ordered spicy marg in carafe but it was too sour to our liking. We ordered tacos to share which was delicious. We also had queso, salsa and guacamole. It was great that they also refilled our chips. The music was vibey with great music and I loved that this area has free parking off the first 3 hours in the parking garage. read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Idk how this place only has 4 stars. This place is absolutely . Some of the best tacos we've ever had....and we eat a lot of tacos. Shrimp tacos were def my favorite! read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Idk how this place only has 4 stars. Some of the best tacos we've ever had. This place is . Shrimp tacos were def my favorite! - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What the heck has happened to some of the awesome restaurants after covid? Has anyone noticed that they now lack quality and good service? I realize many things have changed after Covid, but too bad this place changed for the worse. The vibe of this place is okay; the music they had the day I went was annoyingly loud. Food is mehhhh. We had chips and salsa; salsa was tasty, but the downside was that they charge for chips and salsa. The tacos were cold and greasy and tasted like leftovers. The 3 pieces of shrimp okay, but the other two were not so good. There was so much grease that the tortilla fell apart; it was hard to eat. After eating here, I got a horrible stomach ache and got sick. Overpriced for what you get, from beer to food. Not even close to authentic Mexican or tex mex. Service was very good, however! We won't be returning, and I don't recommend this place. read more

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I had the Ramen and it was probably the tastiest dish I've tried anywhere in Denver in the last few years! Who knew you could get Mexican Ramen? My dad had the enchiladas and loved them as well. The ambience is light and festive, drinks and entrees very reasonable. We should have ordered churros but were too full. Next time! This is also a family friendly place and the service is excellent. read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was mediocre, server was not the friendliest and I am disgusted that we were charged $4.50 for two very small bowls of salsa. We didn't even order the salsa. The server did take it off our bill, but didn't like the surprise charge for something we didn't even ask for. The menu could be a little more interesting and offer more. Not my favorite, but now we know! read more

Good food and good service. Me and my friend had the pork ramen and it was perfect on a cold day! I like this restaurant, but be aware of the hidden charges. I know more restaurants are doing this but it's dishonest. They are "committed" to not raise menu prices, but all checks are charged a service fee to pay back of house staff. So rather than putting it upfront in the prices, they put it in tiny print on the back. Remember, unless you're paying attention, you'll likely then tip your server off of this extra fee. My check had a EAGS charge- which I read is "employee action group". I don't know if this is the same as the back of house service fee. I just wish restaurants would be upfront rather than hiding this. It is a tip for back go house, which I'm cool with, they need more money, but I want to know fully what I am getting into. read more

My girlfriends and I went o celebrate birthdays in the group and we had the BEST time!! We started with the margarita flights and tried all the salsas they had (HIGHLY RECOOMEND THE ROJO) and got the elotes queso! Then we got taco on tacos on tacos!! The variety was great ALL of the margs were OUTSTANDING! such a cute venue! A little hipsterish, eclectic and fun! I will say the music was loud but so are we so we didn't mind! read more

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Great margs, great guac, friendly service, dog friendly on the patio, delicious birria tacos, and shrimp tacos. Definitely recommend.

Limited menu, very simple and its looking more as a new mexico style. Im from Mexico. Flavor is good. Quesabirrias is like a bunuelo dipped in red sauce. I don't know what to think. Queso fundido with chorizo pretty good. read more

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Excellent experience while doing a work happy hour on Thursday afternoon! The staff were very accommodating and graciously welcomed a group of twelve of us. Not every establishment in the DTC is as welcoming for happy hour groups or place restrictive conditions on large groups. Very grateful for the hospitality! Great happy hour menu offered with both drinks and snacks, and good value! Personally, I enjoy the cocktail of the day (a cucumber and cilantro margarita), the T and T margarita, chips and guac, and the two tacos off the happy hour menu. I really loved the drinks- T and T was my favorite- a sweet, simple tang flavored margarita. Also very pleased with the guac and chips- perfectly fresh and crispy chips, rich flavored guac with a bit of a spicy kick! Tacos (ordered chicken) were also great! Also- want to mention I have enjoyed the enchiladas entree at other visits to Los Chingones- delicious! Service was on point, friendly, and attentive- kept track of our group's orders for individual payment with no mix ups. The bar high top dining area was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Great spot for a casual yet trendy happy hour or dinner! read more

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Birria taco was amazing, the broth was somewhat bland and lacking flavor. The Al Pastor had good flavor. Bean and rice were simple but tasty. Service was quick, music was a bit load, everything was clean read more

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Great tacos and margs! Cool patio! Nice server! Quick service! Lights, music, playoff baseball. What's not to like? read more

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I was here on a business conference and the service for our table was quick, friendly and efficient. After the food order was place it was delivered a short time later. We had a large taco platter that had several different varieties and each one was delicious and looked to be hand crafted. Good drinks as well. read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Taco platter - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Los Chingones is a great option in a wonderful little downtown area in DTC. We have been here a few times and have been pleased every time. I will say we have sat on the patio every visit in part because the music is too loud in the restaurant for my taste. If you suffer from poor hearing you may find it difficult to carry on a conversation inside the restaurant. The patio however is fine. Our service has always been very good and every server we have had has been super attentive and polite. The food is very good! Some tacos are better than others based on personal taste, but they have great options to choose from (the Birria are my favorite) Also the Elote queso dip is incredibly good! The price is wonderful for what you receive as well. My only criticism is they have a very limited non-alcoholic drink selection. TL:DR - great food, good service, loud, limited non-alcoholic drink options read more

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I went to Los Chingones when it first opened in RiNo. I hadn't made it to this one but the result is the same - excellent tacos, fun atmosphere, good service. The Brussels Sprouts and Guac were also good options for appetizers. read more

Yummy taco salad with carne asada and really good queso and guacamole. Fun ambience and friendly staff.

Ambiance lively. But Mexican food could be better and seemed over priced for the portion sizes. Service was good.

Los Chingones has an excellent happy hour from 3:00-5:30pm with a great selection of margaritas and bites. The place is busy during this time. Bartenders also double as servers for the bar area so it can take a bit to get your order. Be ready to order all you need to get your order in before HH is up. My first margarita had too much ice but the second one was just right. I loved the 80s rock anthems playing overhead. It definitely added to the fun vibe. read more

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Have been looking for pastor tacos everywhere, good one tho! No other tastes like Mexico but this place! 10/10 recommend the nopales, duck confit, and pastor! read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Pastor tacos and duck confit - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We visited Los Chingones for lunch at the end of a conference. I absolutely love the decoration in this place. The sign outside {badass Mexican} is adorable. We were seated immediately and our server was very friendly when giving us recommendations and helping us learn what things were. We started with a regular guacamole. It was balanced and had a good kick. I ordered a couple tacos, one pastor and one duck confit, and an elote. The pastor taco was great, but the duck confit was unlike anything I'd ever eaten. It was juicy and flavorful, and the mustard and hoisin worked beautifully together. The crispy onions were the perfect touch of crunch and didn't get soggy at all. The corn was also delicious. Everything that came to our table tasted super fresh. I'd absolutely eat here regularly if I lived in the area. read more

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I recently went to Los Chingones & our waiter Chris was great with great service ! This place has a great atmosphere and food, especially the tacos and the drinks were great. The ambiance was cozy yet modern, making it a perfect spot for a night out. Definitely recommend and can't wait to come again read more

Came back to Los Chingones to give their tacos and food another try. My partner had the Mexican pizza and 1. That thing is huge and 2. That thing is delicious! The Mexican pizza is such a good option when you want more food than the tacos and at a really reasonable price. I also ordered the duck confit taco and the paleo taco. As I've said before in my reviews, the paleo taco is amazing. The crispy tofu is so good and the flavors added are very good. I personally was a bit disappointed by the duck confit, it was a bit drier than I hoped for. The wait staff noticed and asked about my thoughts and even removed it from our bill which I thought was so kind and not necessary. I really appreciate the team at Los chingones and I will be back to have more paleo tacos in the future! read more

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If you like cilantro then this place is for you. My guest had 3 tacos with beans and rice. She didn't know there was going to be cilantro in her dish. The waiter was kind and took the dish back. I think they just picked out the cilantro and brought it back since there was still some on it after. I ordered the roasted Brussels Sprouts and that too had quite a bit of cilantro. The sprouts dish was quite generous. Our waiter was OK, with little check in, never got asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. Also, no coffee. The place looks fun, the music was loud. Maybe a good place for happy hour? read more

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Oh.my.goooodnesssss! Mexican food can be such a gut bomb...being Mexican, it's something I CRAVE but rarely eat. This, my friends, is not that heavy, lard-laden, pants putting you in a vice grip kind of place. This is a place of watermelon hibiscus margaritas, layered flavors that wink at Mexican food but offer something truly special. I had the taquitos and elote (corn), our table had tacos (pork,chicken and beef) that were perfect size and deeply flavored, also enjoyed a quesadilla that was expertly crisped and full of melty cheese and chicken. Their salsas are bomb-the chipotle pineapple delivered sweet heat that was unexpectedly outstanding. Our server was on point with her suggestions and Inso wish I would have gotten her name. I could literally go back right now and eat it again -that-good!!!!! read more

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Here on a conference. Come to this restaurant with my GF. Waiter seems to be having a bad day from the moment we sat down. Tried small talk and he acted like he never even heard me talking. I ordered a beer while my GF looked through cocktail menu. When ordering, he asked us both for ID. I presented mine, she forgot hers at the hotel. We showed him digital version of drivers license, passport, and work ID. I am 51 and she is 42. Neither could even possibly pass for 30. Not even close. I asked for bill and paid for beer, which I did not even taste. Judgment and discretion is out the window. read more

Most places don't prefer hosting large groups of 30 but Los Chingones was up for the challenge and didn't disappoint. We'll be back for the rattlesnake guacamole for sure. read more

Stopped in for a bite for a to go order while in the area. Ordered the three carne asada tacos. The tortillas were very soggy and fell apart instantly. The meat was bland and there was nothing else on it besides some guac that appeared old with no flavor. The black beans and rice were okay but were very small in portion size. For $20 dollars. I would not recommend this place. I'm sorry to say. read more

Service was great. Prompt and Friendly. The restaurant was clean, simple decor, with a nice outdoor space Despite having to pay for the chips and salsa, because I'm a salsa fan, I ordered the rooster and tomatillo. They were both a bit watered down. The roaster had decent smokey flavor but the tomatillo was rather plain. Salsa is one of the driving forces behind me returning to a place and that alone won't be a reason to bring me back. Just mediocre I got the three taco plate. The beans and rice had good flavor for the simple sides they were. The birria and pastor were very good, the carne asada was dry and flavorless. $5 happy hour margarita was spot on I'd try someplace new first, returning as a last resort read more

Met some friends here mid December for some dinner. This is one of a few location (also has a couple different restaurants under this restaurant group). We were sat immediately and greeted by our server. She was very kind and offered some popular menu items. We started with the house guac (was more on the creamy side-- I prefer more chunky guac)-- but, had some nice flavor. For dinner we all got 3 tacos plates. I got Birria Taco, Baja Fish Taco, Bang Bang Crispy Shrimp Taco. The shrimp was probably my favorite but all freshly made with amazing flavors. The vibe is very chill, tasty food and great service. Definitely recommend and will be back. read more

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Ended up here on a Sunday afternoon due to the high ratings and family wanted tacos! The place was pretty empty. There were 2 other guests. I'm sure its busier during weekdays in DTC area - high business population vs residence. Overall not impressed with their tacos, especially meat quality considering the higher prices. I usually like to try as many as possible for a variety of their meat flavors. Ordered the birria, shrimp, pork belly and carne asada tacos. I've had better taco places with flavorful meat at more affordable prices. The meat tasted dry and lacked flavors. The consume that came with the birria tacos was good. Also ordered a carne asada smothered burrito, not worth it for the price. The rice had a weird fusion taste to it, not Mexican rice. They charge extra to add meat on top of the burrito price, close to $20 total. The mixed cocktail was really good and my favorite part of the meal. The ambiance has a cool, colorful vibe. The art on the wall gives you culture vibes. I can see this place as a great hangout with friends or colleagues for happy hour. As for the food, I'd go elsewhere. read more

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Food was okay but definitely overpriced in my opinion. Although it may not be a huge deal to many people I was a bit bothered that we were served our drink (Margarita) in a plastic cup. I did enjoy the decor ‍ read more

The prices at this restaurant are absurd for what you're getting. They have a "chef special" taco that is $1 extra from the $5.50 original price and it's ground beef with Big Mac sauce. Meanwhile a carne asada taco is .50 more. Make it make sense. I think out of the entire list of tacos you can choose from maybe 3 of them don't have some sort of up charge on them. Also a skinny margarita is $2 more than a regular margarita when it's less ingredients. They also charge a 4% service fee that's written in fine print at the bottom of the menu to "help pay the kitchen and staff a higher wage". I think they can pay their staff just fine since they up charge almost every single item on their menu. This place has no business being as expensive as it is. Do not waste your time here, there are so many better Mexican restaurants for a fraction of the price. As far as the atmosphere goes, I think if they turned the music down slightly it would be more enjoyable. You can hardly hear people with it so loud. They also have half circle booths, those belong in restaurants with TV's so people can see different sports going on. They don't have any entertainment like that and the booths make zero sense. I wish they had normal booths. The high table stools are metal and very uncomfortable. Who wants to enjoy an expensive meal on a metal chair. If you want to eat here by all means go for it but there are comfier places, with better food and better prices close by. read more

From the moment we sat down we were greeted with a little attitude, when trying to explain to our server laura that the second order of margarita was too sour she gave us looks of disbelief until she tried it when she took it back to the bar. Justin the manager came over to ask how he could help because after receiving the discount for a free appetizer from Yelp they said that it was implied that it would only be the guac or queso. Ether way he gave us a decent discount. The nachos were definitely light on the protein. As for the pork belly tacos they weren't crunchy, just tough and squishy. Shows the cook or whoever is in the kitchen doesn't care about the food quality Definitely not a place I would return to or recommend. Not for the quality of over priced experience just because it's in DTC. The music was bouncy & the personal company was the only thing that made my night. read more

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Sasha is great, period! Come for happy hour and her service. Great food, margaritas, ambiance! read more

Los Chingones - DTC - Sasha is great. Period. Come for happy hour and this lovely lady! - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado