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4.2 (95 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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When you come to Denver you have to stop here

Outstanding is all i need to say tacos and rice steak tender not over seasoned outdoor seating right off 16th st

House margarita
Carol T.

Came on a Friday night after a conference. Restaurant wasn't busy yet but got busy by the time I left. House margarita was on point. The service was good. I enjoyed my combo steak and chicken fajitas. It was loaded with peppers.

Tank G.

Their breakfast menu consists of food items such as crepes and mini pancakes. Their dinner/lunch menu has quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, flautas, tortas, tamales, enchiladas, tacos, and molcajete. The restaurant serves some very savory drinks. They specialize in margaritas and offer a wide assortment of them. I got a cucumber lime margarita, and it was so good. I really liked it. They also serve beer, wine, pina colodas, and Bloody Marys. Be on the lookout for their Happy Hour food and drink specials that run from 3 PM to 5 PM. My interaction with them was limited, but I will say that the staff was friendly enough. I ended up ordering the street tacos which came in a pair of 4. I got one of each available (carne asada, al pastor, tinga, and birria). I also got a pork belly taco as well. It took them about ten minutes to prepare my food. It was good, but nowhere near the best taco that I have had. I really did not like the pork belly taco. It tasted horrible. I recommend steering clear of that one. All-in-all my visit here was ok. I would not object to eating here again. I would just not make it a point to do so.

Pamela M.

This joint is nestled in the 16th shopping mall area by the movie theater, so good choice if you need to eat before/after the theater. My food was presented well and the server was extremely acommodating to me! Having a great server can really make decent things excellent! They have several tables outside in the front patio during nice weather and a Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3 to 5. Those hours are a bit tough, but I always feel happy hours are worth it if you can swing the days/times. My house margarita was well done and yes, I could taste the booze, yay! I saw several people going by with the large fruit fresca drinks traditional in Mexico (Auguas Frescas). Looks like they really do them right, here! Families with kids seemed to be loving it. The menu is a little messy, typos, and some of it is all over the place! Crepes, what?! They should get that in a bit more professional-looking and reading order. But, I enjoyed myself and would definitely take this spot over the loud, obnoxious Mexican joint across the street! Food is better here. Or the down the street where service kinda sucks.

Quesabirria tacos
Melanie R.

Delicious mango margarita and frozen mangonada. Quesabirria tacos were excellent- so flavorful, cheesy, and complimented by the consomme Fish taco was also a hit- fresh fried fish, crema, mango salsa Highly recommend!

Strawberry Horchata
Dev R.

In the 16th Street Mall, I was craving tacos on Taco Tuesday. Yelp reviews sent me here. Taco Tuesday special at $12. (See pic) The beans were meh, as was the rice. They elevated each other. The strawberry horchata was bomb! The tacos are more mini than street tacos, but a good two bites. Service was attentive. Place was clean. I recommend it to the convention-goers. Locals, please find something better.

Corn tortillas
Alizabeth B.

Don't sleep on the corn tortillas. They were some of the best I've ever had. Portion size was big and seriously... did I mention how good the tortillas were?

Kimberly J.

Went during happy hour and got chips and guacamole and a frozen watermelon margarita from the happy hour menu. The guacamole was ok but I think it needed a little more lime and salt. I like that they use real fruit in their margarita and you could taste how fresh it was. My only complaint is it wasn't strong enough tequila. The server suggested I get the frozen margarita because they add an extra shot so it doesn't get watered down quickly but i didn't taste or feel the extra shot. I wanted to compare it to a regular margarita but service was so slow after the crowd came and the server didn't get back to my table until after happy hour ended. They also have weekly specials. I came on Wednesday which is 2 for 1 Quesobirrias. The tacos themselves were really good. The meat was tender and tasty. The consumme was very oily and hard to enjoy with the quesobirrias. I usually like to eat my consumme after the tacos are gone but because it was way too oily, I didn't want to finish it. Overall, it was just ok. Some things were better than others and the server was friendly but I think he was overwhelmed and needed help because he was acting as a host, waiter, and food runner for every table.

quesabirrias   Good amount of meat and cheese. Good flavor.
Karina L.

Food: I order the quesabirrias. Really really good! Good amount of meat and cheese. Good flavor. Staff are friendly (: Delicious food!

Great place to grab a margarita to walk around with! They make a good michelada as well and the hospitality was fire. Appreciate you my guy.

Sean B.

Wow, so this is in the Denver Pavilions where Motomaki used to be and I and a colleague stopped in here on a whim, wow what a great place with a really good menu. The service is excellent and like I said the menu items are really well done, they have food for all food types and a large drink menu as well. The atmosphere is laid back, we didn't have any appetizers but I did order their Que Rico salad with grilled chicken and creamy cilantro dressing, one of the best salads I have had in a while, it had sliced almonds, spinach, arugula, apples, strawberries and few other delicious items that made the salad absolutely delicious. My colleague had a nacho dish and carne asada street tacos, overall great food and service and if you're looking for a good lunch this is it. Will definitely be going here again.

Birria Ramen
Kathryn J.

This was my first Denver eats stop and my discovery of Birria Ramen. Just go ahead and order it. It was very salty but it made sense for it to me. Service was great as well. I also ordered the green juice which was yummy and large! And, the shaved ice that i could've done without... it was the chunky ice texture instead of the fine texture that i enjoy. I'd come back!

Loaded fries
Ta'keisha R.

This was such a fun restaurant. We stopped in for drinks and had a really good server. He kept the drinks coming and made sure we were well taken care of. The drinks here are really good. My party also ordered tacos that they all enjoyed! The queso and chips were also really tasty

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The waiter was so attentive and kind. The food came out almost Instantly and the quality was just fantastic. eat here.

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Food was good. They are still working to become full staffed. I thought portions, quality of food and appearance was great.

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Amazing customer service! Overall amazing experience and the food was delicious! I highly recommend the birria torta!

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Chilaquiles (red) was mildly spicy and delicious! I ordered it with over easy eggs and the beans were good. No food was left behind!

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This is stupid good. Stupid. Stupid stupid stupid, good. Ask for Christian, drink, and eat. Stupid good.

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Good house margaritas. Enjoyed the Que Rico plate - vegetarian. Had the corn tortillas with it. Wonderful service!

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Great food! Decent portion size for they price although it would've been nice to have a 1or 2 tacos…read moreoption with a side. The blueberry mint lemonade tasted neither of blueberry nor mint. Our server was knowledgeable and I was easily able to make my meal gluten free. It was very loud inside and we could barely hear each other. It may have been less loud outside. There is also a time limit on the table which we weren't informed about when seated and once told we felt rushed.

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