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    Mila's Cantina

    4.3 (43 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Queso
    Arjun V.

    Came 5pm, we were the first ones there. Can't speak about the parking situation as we walked here but it is right off h busy street if 6th, I think they have some spots in their own lot. Ordered queso as an app; it's a fair price for its size but it's such a large amount and frankly too much for two people. I wish they offered a smaller portion. Had some kick to it, slightly too watery for our preference and tasted fine enough. I got the enchiladas which were standard fare but I liked them. Partner got tacos which all tasted good as well. They have happy hour drinks, we both got modelo negras which were like 8 bucks each

    excellent house marg
    Steve M.

    this place is just what the neighborhood needed. mexican food on a sunday - what? really cute interior. solid drinks and dishes. we had red chile cheese enchiladas, highly recommend. their refried beans were fire, so much so, that we asked for some to go to eat with our leftovers. next time we will remember to try the tres leches!

    Pollo Adovado with a tasty house margarita and a sidecar Dos Equis. And a superb view of neighborhood action
    Milkman A.

    Mila's is a welcome new addition to my neighborhood, which is regrettably a bit of a food desert where Mexican cuisine is concerned. The menu leans more towards gringo tastes than authentic Mexican. I visited during happy hour and opted for the very tasty house margarita. Over a decade ago this location was home to an excellent neighborhood humble Mexican spot called Los Troncos. Then it became Lime, good for drinking, not so much for eating. And then Uno Mas, a lackluster taco joint in a city rich with quality tacos. Mila's looks like it has to the potential to be the best offering here since Los Troncos. Things I liked... Service was excellent. The interior looks great. Lots of good outdoors seating. From my perch at the bar, I had a commanding view of all the action on the block, centered around Don's Club Tavern, but there's also lots of foot traffic from neighboring businesses. I ordered the pollo adovado, out of curiosity since I'd never seen chicken cooked in adovado before. It was not a typical adovado, my flattened chicken breast was cover with a thin sweet syrup rather than stewed in a paste. I have never contemplated adding sugar (common chef's cheat) to adovado, and I probably will not order this dish again. The accompanying pinto beans were delicious. The Mexican rice was so-so. The bartender asked if I wanted corn or flour tortillas. I asked for corn but received both, and ended up paying extra for the corn. The corn tortillas were unusually paper thin and a bit oily, so likely made in-house. The flour tortillas were better, also a bit unusual, but had a good chew on them. Better than the corn. Next time I will try the carnitas, perhaps they will inspire me to upgrade my rating. But this is overall a nice new spot in the hood and I hope it has staying power. At the very least, I enjoyed the bar environment.

    Chicken Monterey
    Bennett Z.

    If you're in the mood for a good margarita, satisfying AND filling Mexican food then look no further. This place was empty on a weekend night for no reason. I ordered the Chicken Monterey and a couple skinny margaritas and they were delicious. Service was consistent but not over bearing. Give em a try if you're looking to scratch a Mexican itch.

    No complaints. The food was excellent. The service was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. I definitely recommend it. Bonus. There is a parking lot. We will be back for sure.

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    The food here is so delicious. I've eaten near multiple times. It's not just like normal good it's extra good. Ambience is good. You can sit inside it outside when people that work here extra friendly smoky Rio delicious. Come on Denver eat here more.

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    Service is excellent as are the cocktails. It is very clean and nicely decorated and the patio is a nice place to sit at.

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    Amazing food and really great service. You can tell there's a lot of passion in the food here. Will definitely be back.

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    Great food and drinks! Check this spot out! Will become a staple for us. Parking is limited but lots of street parking nearby

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    Good happy hour! Had a tasty chicken quesadilla and a margarita for $20, will be coming back!

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    11 months ago

    Milas is a so much better than the Uno Mas it replaced. The neighborhood's answer to our missing Bennie's. Give it a try. So delicious!

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    Food was okay. Margaritas tasted like Gatorade with no booze, service was unbearably slow. And they charge for chips & salsa.,

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    This place is SOOOOOO amazing. Best enchiladas ever! Great cocktails. Friendly service!

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    Great food, and staff. The margaritas are awesome. The atmosphere is very welcoming.

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    1.2 miCherry Creek, Southeast
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    Stopped by this place to get a drink with a friend after returning something at the mall across the…read morestreet. It was easy to walk to without moving my car from the mall garage, which was nice since the parking near the bar itself is scarce and just street parking. They have the cutest little set up, nestled in between a larger building with some large murals on the walls of beautiful violet flowers. They also have a great patio set up, with live fires that you can sit around. The service was great, we were greeted almost instantly, and the waiter made recommendations on his favorite drinks, I got the coco coffee cocktail, which is very popular according to the staff. It was a little too creamy for me, so not my favorite, but was tasty and elegant nonetheless. I also got the Elote dip, it was also good, but nothing spectacular. Overall, the vibe was great, though, people at other tables were friendly, and it did not feel stuffy. Prices are Cherry Creek normal, a drink is $16-20. Will definitely come back and try something new

    Came here with friends on a Saturday night. My friends normally come during the weekday. They said,…read more"We've never seen it this busy!" There was a long line to get in. And we waited. But then there was some shady stuff going on at the front of the line (I was right at the front), and the bouncer was basically just letting in whoever he wanted, and ignoring the line. Was kind of frustrating, but we waited patiently so we could see what this place was all about. The vibes were cool, and I'd like to go back on a weeknight when it's not so busy. So, I need the service to be a little better for me to increase my rating. And then maybe try some of the bites that they offer during food service times. Idk. This place has potential... and it is really cute. Hoping for more next time.

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    If you're looking for a rooftop hangout that delivers on both vibes and views, Kisbee on the Roof…read morein Cherry Creek North should be high on your list. It's easily become one of my favorite rooftops in Denver and especially now that they've launched their new nightlife program. The setup feels like a rooftop oasis: craft cocktails, solid small bites, great music, and cozy private cabanas you can rent if you're going all out. Whether you're catching up with friends or just winding down with a drink above the city, Kisbee nails that elevated summer energy. I came for the sunset drinks and stayed for the music. The crowd was relaxed, the staff was friendly, and the whole space felt like the kind of Denver rooftop we don't have enough of. If you're in Cherry Creek and looking for a rooftop to post up at all summer, Kisbee on the Roof is absolutely worth a visit.

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    Looking for lunch in Cherry Creek and Toro popped to the top of the list. Toro decor is sleek,…read morestylish, high finishes and an elegant Brazilian vibe. The restaurant was not busy and the one waitress was MIA during most of the service. We studied the menu and started with a smoked fish dip. This was unique with aioli, cilantro, pickled jalepenos, lemon and over-the-top plantain chips. I easily could of eaten a huge bowl of the plantain chips, incredible! The sweet corn empanada with aji amarillo, avocado puree, manchego cheese and chimichurri that was light, savory and a nice flavor profile. Our final selection was the Cusco chicken sandwich with sweet plantains, salad, avacado and chimichurri aioli. The plantain was delicious and woke up an ordinary chicken sandwich. It was a great addition. I enjoyed our lunch but feel that I need to try the dinner menu. The mixing of fruit with entrees was a welcome change. To the kitchen at Toro, keep up the innovative menu.

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    Toro - The Angry Scorpion Roll is made with spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber & sesame.

    The Angry Scorpion Roll is made with spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber & sesame.

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    What a wonderful date night! The food was excellent. I haven't had an entree that perfect in…read morequite some time. We got reservations for Valentine's Day and ordered off the pre fixe menu. The price was a bit high, but the quality of the meal was spot on. I had the seared scallops with celery root puree, pomegranate seeds, cous cous, and toasted hazelnuts. Divine. My husband had the filet mignon with Bearnaise sauce, and roasted potatoes and asparagus. Also amazing. Both dishes per cooked to perfection. All employees were professional and our server was friendly. The atmosphere was lovely--clean, warm, inviting. It was an interesting journey to find the bathroom. It's shared with other parts of the building and was the only thing that needed attending. Four stars for the messy bathrooms, price being quite high, and it was a 2 hour and 45 min dinner. Took forever. I've never had so many glasses of water in my life in such a short period of time. If you can afford it, I would certainly say the food was almost worth it--desserts were just okay, and one of the appetizers was alright.

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    Local Jones - Local Jones Craft Cocktails

    Local Jones Craft Cocktails

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    1.6 miCherry Creek, Southeast
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    Ordered: Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$29)…read moreRock Shrimp Tempura (~$27): with butter ponzu & creamy spicy sauces Black Cod With Miso (~$39): 6oz cod in sweet miso Aya's take: I'm a big fan of Chef Nobu and was excited but also surprised to learn that there are 3 Matsuhisa locations here in Colorado! Considering the only other US location is in California, I was surprised and knew this would be my opportunity to try it! The aesthetic is modern & elevated with Japanese wooden features. I got 3 classic dishes which was just the right amount of food. I honestly recommend coming with a group to try more items since you know everything will be delicious. The Yellowtail Jalapeño is a signature dish; the yellowtail was delicate & buttery and the citrus soy with the bight of jalapeño made each bite clean, bright, with some subtle heat. I did not expect the Rock Shrimp Tempura to be that good! The shrimp was lightly battered & fried but the sauces were the highlights! Their creamy spicy is a very well-done spicy mayo but the butter ponzu was unreal! Super addictive, rich, and unlike any sauce I've had before. Shout out to my waitress for suggesting getting both sauces on the side rather than lathered on the shrimp, which also kept it crispy. Last but certainly not least is the famous Black Cod! The fish is super buttery and flaky; there were some caramelized edges from the miso glaze which added so much depth & richness to the bite. It's a good balance of sweetness, savoriness, umami that is bound to be good. All in all, so grateful I got to try what many call an institution and will certainly try more of chef Nobu's restaurants.

    I'm familiar with the Nobu chain of restaurants and understood that this would be similar. We were…read morea party of four that were celebrating a birthday. We ordered Omakase style. Some of courses were delicious and some were mediocre. We spent almost $700 for a party of four. The situation that needs the most improvement was the pace of the meal. The courses were separated by a 20-30-minute wait time. Considering that the courses were very small and contained 5-6 pieces for a party of four... that equates to a little more than a small bite every 20-30 minutes. The dinner took 2.5 hours to develop, and we were honestly still hungry by the end. The waiter started asking us if were "still hungry" at about the fifth courses. By the end, we felt awkward in asking for more. The wagyu beef was particularly disappointing as the beef was somewhat chewy, lacking taste and small. Waiters seemed to be near their capacity of workload. Didn't really take the time to serve, walk you thru the menus, keep the service moving or even gauge your level of satisfaction. We ordered dessert to celebrate the birthday. Apart from a small chocolate plaque on the dessert that said, "happy birthday", there was no attempt to celebrate the occasion as other less exclusive restaurants do... no "happy birthday" wish, no courtesy dessert... nothing special. The best part of this meal was by far, the young couple that accompanied us. Friendly advice: if you want to impress a client with something the feels exclusive... this may be the place. If you are looking for amazing food, being pampered and feeling your money was "well spent", try another place. I don't plan to visit this restaurant soon.

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    Matsuhisa - Black Cod With Miso (~$39)

    Black Cod With Miso (~$39)

    Matsuhisa - Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$29)

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    Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$29)

    Mila's Cantina - mexican - Updated May 2026

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