At Colfax/Lansing (right between two memorable Mexican masterpieces - Real de Minas and Guadalajara…read moreBuffet) sits a similarly mighty maven of merchandise, from Myanmar in this case. Why don't we do a bit of culinary trekking at Asian & American Super Market? So, you're craving a touch of Burmese food, but don't have time to head all the way over to Taw Win or Urban Burma? Well, that's absolutely no problem at all - you see, A&ASM can help you out in several ways. Look - here is a handy kit containing the fermented tea leaves and other beany/seedy/etc, items needed for the palate-refreshing salad you probably know better as Laphet Thoke. Oh, you wanted something more substantial? Let's head to the back of the store. See? Here are canned versions of Ametha Si Byan (beef curry) and Ohno Kaukswe (coconut noodles) direct from the homeland for you to sample. (No, silly - the latter doesn't actually *contain* the noodles - that would just make a mushy mess). Wait, where did you go? Ah! I had a feeling you'd head to the front register, where, depending on the day, you can find such delights as Pe Palata (flatbread stuffed with vatana beans), Kyet Thun Gyaw (onion fritters) and Shwe Yin Aye (coconut milk/pandan jelly/sago/bread dessert). Are you full yet? [URP] But there's so much more to see up and down these aisles of course (I'm sure that probably goes without saying, but, well, here we are). Ooh, don't those durian segments look delicious? Stop that, you know you love them. Well, OK, what about a few Da Nyin Thee (jengkol beans) to put some shimmer on your stir-fried dishes? Mmmmmmm, I'll bet those rambutan are super juicy. And just look at these tempting jars of smoky Karen-style fish/chili sauces (Lar Say Paw and Saw Lay Pe, to be more specific). Or, try a link or two of plump beef sausage. (This, like many, many other items in the shop is Halal, as you may have guessed by the fact that the owners are members of the Rohingya community, who have traditionally lived near the border with Bangladesh and practiced Islam for centuries). All kinds of fresh produce can also be found here - for example, I've seen bamboo shoots, taro, and winged beans on various visits. But I don't want to give away all of A&ASM's secrets, so go see for yourself.

Visitar Tienda Salvadoreña es siempre una experiencia especial. Desde que entras, el ambiente es…read moreacogedor y lleno de nostalgia. Aquí encuentras una gran variedad de productos auténticos: pupusas, quesos, refrescos tradicionales, ropa típica, banderas y artículos culturales que difícilmente se consiguen en otros lugares de Denver. Los dueños son muy amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudarte a encontrar lo que buscas. Se nota que tienen un gran compromiso con la comunidad y con mantener vivas las tradiciones salvadoreñas. Además, los precios son justos y el local está bien organizado, lo que hace que las compras sean fáciles y agradables. Lo que más me gusta es la autenticidad: tanto para quienes crecieron con estos sabores como para quienes los descubren por primera vez, Tienda Salvadoreña ofrece una conexión genuina con la cultura de El Salvador. Recomiendo mucho este lugar a cualquiera que quiera disfrutar de productos auténticos y un servicio cálido en Denver.

Owner is very helpful and pleasant. Wide range of authentic products and foods. Very cool store…read more worth visiting.

This review is based on their Jibaritos I had from their food truck. I haven't tried their…read moreempanadas, yet. Jibaritos is a new term for me, but I've had this type of dish before called tostones or as my Colombian friend calls them, patacones. They are all basically the same thing and that it is green plantains, smash down, and fried to make a round shape. Then, usually pulled chicken, tomato are served as the filling, and usually I've had them open-faced, but Mama's Empanadas is serving them as a little sandwiches that they call sliders. Let me tell you, tostones are much better than a basic bread bun! The sauce served in Puerto Rican food is a mix of mayo and ketchup, they have different names for this sauce, but it's something that is standard for this type of food. And it's really good, too! I already love each condiment alone, so mixing mayonnaise & ketchup together works for me and is really a nice condiment sauce for sandwiches. The sauce is like thousand island dressing but without the chunks. I would 100% get these Jibaritos again!! Yum.

You would think and considering the name of the food truck, the EMPANADA, would be a slam dunk…read more NOPE. Flavorless, boring, greasy and only the processed sauce out of a dispenser make them somewhat flavorful. Disappointing!

If I could give 6 stars, I would. I make the pilgrimage here about once a year to get a new gallon…read moreof the Bottle Up Anger sauce that I use at home. My favorite sauce by far. I always grab a few random bottles, and they have never disappointed. The BBQ sauces are also awesome. I have been eating Danny Cash since he was filling bottles at Davies and am happy to see the success Danny is having. Danny himself is a super nice guy and is always up for a chat when you stop in. Don't stop making this hot sauce, Danny, I love it!

Danny Cash RULES! I was in a bind and needed a big batch of hot sauce with custom labels shipped…read moreacross the country on short notice. Not only did he make it happen, he was SO cool and fun to work with! The sauces arrived on time and the labels look incredible. I love when the customer service is great, the people behind the business are great, and the product is great too. Will be ordering again soon!

I never knew Hubs like Tamales, until he confessed! So when we were at the Calvary Temple Farmers…read moreMarket that faithful Saturday July 13th 2013, when we saw the vendor which sells Colombian Tamales, Hubs was "giggling" like a kid with joy! We had the food samples, which are piping hot from the flat-top portable stove. The lovely couple who handle this stall, were indeed inviting and friendly. If I am not mistaken the lady who handle this stall, her name is Judy Gilchrist. I told her, we will come back once we are done at the rest of the vendors to purchase Tamales which Hubs was interested in. Since we need to be going somewhere else that afternoon, we opt to have the Frozen Tamales instead. We opt to purchase : * 3 Beans Tamales ($5) each hence it was $15 * 3 Chicken Tamales ($6) each hence it was $18 Total damage just for Frozen Tamales were $33. With that purchase Judy offered us a free chipotle sauce, that she also made from scratch. It was not as spicy as we want it to be. When we came back home Hubs had those Frozen Tamales for Dinner that last us for 2 weeks consumption. Hubs said the Tamales are good, huge portions, though he wish it could be cheaper than he used to back in Cali. With our purchase of Tamales it comes with Instructions too. Tamale Reheating Instructions : * Microwave Defrosted Tamale Take foil off, wrap it with a wet paper towel or wax paper, leave it in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes. * Stove Top For Frozen Tamale Leave foil on, cover tamale about 3 inches of water, boil for 25 to 30 minutes on Medium heat. * Stove Top For Defrosted Tamale Leave foil on, cover tamale about 2 inches of water, boil for 10 - 15 minutes heat The beans tamales, comes with black beans, green beans and other spices. While the Chicken Tamales comes with beans, corns and huge chunks of chicken cuts and spices. All in all Hubs like these Colombian Tamales and he does not mind returning to Judy G's to purchase them. Not only Judy sells Colombian tamales and chipotle sauce, she also sells chimichurri and pupusas at her stall. @164/2013

I have been meaning to write some Yelp reviews forever, and this place is good enough to make me…read moreget off my duff! And why? Because this Guatamalan Bakery has the best darn-tootin stuffed chili rellenos anywhere! Even my husband's family, who is Guatamalan, loves them! They are NOT the kind filled with cheese. They are filled with meat, peppers, and onions and then fried and come with a side of rice. OK. The Husband just texted and said they are called, "pimientos rellenos de centro america". Clearly Spanish is not my first language. Anyway...this place is also a little bakery and store and has some tables to eat at. It's nothing fancy and you can not find in listed on Google anywhere. We also like the rice with the red sauce they give you. Now, here is the scoop! You can only get them on the weekends and get there early because they sell out. I have no clue when they open. i would say 9 or 10 is a good bet. To get there, go north on Hanover from Colfax and park in the back. Seriously worth the trip!

I saw Las Fresas open and always drive by it. Last Thursday, I was coming home from a business trip…read moreand my boyfriend asked me what I wanted for dinner after dropping off a colleague. I didn't know what I wanted but saw Las Fresas so it was decided. I am so glad that we came here. We ordered Elotes, which was so amazing. It's corn with butter, mayo, and spices. So delicious! We also ordered Dorilocos - Doritos with pig skin and sour cream. The watermelon aqua fresca I ordered was amazing and delicious. We also ordered shrimp ceviche tostadas, which were really yummy too. They did have a lot of sauce on them so some people may not like them due to the amount of sauce. Because of our order, they offered to give a drink on the house so we ordered a mocha coffee smoothie, which was wonderful as well. The customer service here was amazing. We were greeted instantly and when we said we had never been there, they offered their opinions. I am so glad I finally visited this neighborhood gem. I can't wait til I got back again!

This is the ONLY place for Elote and strawberries and cream. I order once to twice a week. Keep me…read morethick. Thanks for the amazing snacks.

Fun Fact: Dos Amigas delivers their authentic Mexican family recipes right to your door!…read more As one of the few foodies that isn't a huge fan of cooking for myself, this local woman owned company satisfies my need for easy to prepare, absolutely delicious, and legit Mexican food all in the comfort of my own home. You can order as much or as little as you want, and it comes to your door frozen, ready to be stored or prepared. Some highlights include: * Pastor and chicken mole tacos that include tortillas made daily and locally Flaky and buttery empanadas Quesadillas Key Lime Pie * The delivery area is epic! Enter your zip code on their website to see if you're in their delivery zone! Additional fun fact: they also deliver breakfast burritos from Dis Burrito! IYKYK!

The authentic Mexican flavors of the food are absolutely delicious and conveniently easy to prepare…read more- simply warm it up and your meal is ready! Ordering online for delivery straight to my doorstep makes the whole process incredibly convenient. It's ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends to savor the delightful Mexican cuisine. I strongly suggest.