Ate with a big group dinner. For appetizers, we ordered the guac, salsas, corn ribs, and queso…read morefundido. The queso fundido was the best out of all of them hands down. For entree, i ordered the skirt steak medium rare. Was pleasantly surprised to see fried plantains with it. It doesnt come with rice so i ordered rice and beans on the side. But it also comes with a ton of corn, and I felt this was much better than the rice and beans. For dessert, got the strawberries and cream. Was tasty

Love that there is parking, since that can be QUITE the challenge in the area. Service was great,…read moredidn't even bat an eye when I asked to be surprised by either the watermelon or signature margarita (brought out the watermelon - delicious, as always!). My hubby and I shared the fish tacos (always yummy!) and nachos (no added protein - first, but not the last, time having these. They hit the spot!) We were able to visit during happy hour and it was excellent!

Went here for a business lunch. We had called ahead to make sure they could accommodate a group of…read more20 at noon on a Friday. We confirmed a few days before. It took literally an hour for food to come out. Perhaps they didn't have anything prepped for the day? This restaurant could probably seat 3x the number of people so they were clearly unprepared. The food was good but a couple people had to leave without eating because they had meetings. The prices are high btw, $6 for 1 chicken taco. I wish I didn't have to write this review but other potential patrons should know. Unsurprisingly I won't be coming back.

Perfect little patio for a happy hour! $8 margaritas and discounted queso. What more could a girl…read morewant?!

I usually do not leave reviews, but we had such great service from Eden that I wanted to go on here…read moreto say everyone should stop by this place. The atmosphere , food, and service were all great. We were only traveling through but will definitely be back

Food was honestly phenomenal. We LOVED the carne asada plate. The steak was so tender for being so…read morethin (not easy to accomplish) and had great flavors. The mole on the cheese enchilada was delicious as well. And I'm a sucker for a cheese enchilada and believe it or not, it can be messed up. But not here! The service was solid. No complaints. The chairs are SUPER comfortable. Definitely not typical. Nice decor. Trendy/classy vibes. It's pretty big as well. Easy do a big group around noon but we did come once on a weekend evening and it was too packed to even get in so I'm sure it varies! Overall I'm impressed. I'll definitely be back!

Went her before a concert at empower field for my wife's 45th birthday and the food and service was…read moregreat. The fried rice was amazing and all the tacos were great too. If I had to critique one thing I thought the salsa with the chips and salsa was average. But overall great experience.

El Camino has a great happy hour-- it's a very casual spot with classic Tex mex dishes. Their…read morebrunch is excellent as well. Note that they don't have a ton of celiac safe options because of cross contamination, but they did bring me corn tortillas to eat with the guacamole.

New favorite Mexican in Denver ! Seriously, the food here is sooo delicious. I came here with my…read moremom and she said she hasn't had a chile relleno prepared in this traditional way since she was a child. Everything tastes extremely home made with fresh ingredients. Also a lot of great options for vegans and vegetarians. The people are super nice and the service is quick and efficient. Overall great vibe and would recommend 10/10!!!

Pro: Everything but the Cons Cons: The bar wasn't open!…read more The fresh chips and salsas, an amazing pork pozole and a mole chicken so decadent that I scooped up the mole with a fork!! And I finished it off with a delectable flan! Wow! It made the evening right! Bummer no bartender was available on a Monday night during Happy Hour (5:45ish) It wasn't busy when I arrived but 1/5 full by the time I left. Great service all around!

Visited yesterday to celebrate two birthdays in our friend group and I gotta say this is one of the…read morebest meals I've ever had in the Denver-metro. Coming from Chicago the food scene in Denver was underwhelming to say the least but there were always those few diamonds in the rough that truly showed through. Xiquita is one of those places. We started off the evening with the Pipian Verde which had a perfect variance of textures and the mole was incredible. We also got the Salsas Y Tostadas that came with a trio of sauces reminiscent of good Mexican food but with a special twist that brought more nuance to your normal chips and salsa experience. We ordered the Meijillones à la Veracruzana (mussels) and the Sikil Pak (vegetarian blue corn tostadas) both were absolutely perfect with just the perfect flavor combination in the tostadas and the richness of the mussels were to die for, the freshest I've had out here so far. We also ordered the Ceviche which came with luscious tuna that felt and tasted perfect. There were also these baked carrots in a beautiful verde salsa that changed my perspective on carrots. As for grande plates, we opted for the Asada de Pollo, Cochinita Pibil and Carne Asada. The chicken was ridiculously moist, melt in your more level soft and carried great depths of flavor through the bite when mixed with the rice and pico de tomatillo, this was my favorite thing to be consumed. The carne asada was a NY strip seasoned to perfection and included a beautiful salsa arriera which I wish I could get in a bottle and apply to literally everything I make at home, it had a touch of spice and a complex mix of flavors that evolved through the tasting. The Cochinita Pibil was my least favorite of the three grandes we purchased but still super good with tender shredded pork that incorporated a bit of the fat and included a great spattering of veggies and ensalada de frijol. As it was the birthday of a few friends present we received the Pan de Elote complimentary and that was awesome as well. The incorporation of corn into a dessert with the ice cream on top was truly the cherry on top of a great experience. Our server was super attentive with replacing plates, refilling water and providing explanations for each dish table side. We definitely felt that she exceeded our expectations on service we typically receive. Overall, 10/10 experience and I wish I took photos but I was hungry and plating made me want to eat right away. Will definitely be making this place a staple on my rotation when I'm looking to treat myself or a date to a nice night out. Huge thanks to the crew for putting on a meal that I won't be forgetting any time soon.

We needed a last-minute early dinner and Xiquita obliged with the full menu available at 4pm. We…read morearrived just before 4:30 and the restaurant was pretty quiet with only a few tables occupied. I had not been for awhile, even though my house is only five minutes away. I looked forward to introducing my girlfriend to their elevated food. Alas, we found an inconsistent kitchen instead. We started with the usual complimentary tortillas and jalapeño ash butter which is fun and a tasty introduction to the authentic style of this place. I had a house margarita which was nothing special. My girlfriend enjoyed her Agua de Horchata which she indeed thought was elevated from the usual version. We ordered two tacos from the Happy Hour menu. The Taco de Suadero (beef cheek) was fantastic, deeply flavored and very tender. The Taco de Campechano (chorizo and carne asada) was awful. I didn't detect any beef, just the sausage, which was dry, tasteless, and over spiced. Not good. Next was the Ceviche. This was a really delicious dish, but it has nothing to do with ceviche. It's not quite sushi or sashimi, so I'd probably call it poke: diced raw tuna with an amazing sauce of coconut milk, habanero, onion, and herbs, served with three tostadas. The "ceviche" was really hard to eat, especially trying to share the dish from the middle of the table. No serving implements were provided. The sauce was very thin and it was hard to scoop out of the bowl. And why three tostadas on a dish for two people? Nevertheless, the tuna was superb, the flavors were great and we enjoyed it. We were excited to try the Pescado a la Talla which featured Kanpachi (amberjack), most often found in Japanese cuisine. The adobo glaze was flavorful, but the fish was way overcooked on an unsuitably high heat, turning a sweet, tender, flaky sushi-grade product dry, dense, and mealy. What a disappointment (and for $57!). I should have sent it back, but we had already shredded half of it to go into the tortillas, as the server suggested, and we didn't really appreciate the deficiencies until we had eaten quite a bit, so complaining seemed unreasonable at that point. The tortillas that came with this dish were another disappointment--they arrived cold and wet. How the kitchen could send them out like this, I don't have a clue. And again, three tortillas for two people to share. Huh? Is there a tortilla shortage? We did end on a high note with the Nieve de Xoconostle, prickly pear sorbet with aloe vera gel. I had never eaten aloe vera before. The little balls of gel were very refreshing with the tasty sorbet. Service was mostly very good. We were seated promptly. Multiple servers and managers came by our table, perhaps because I was busy taking photos (other tables did not get that much attention). The food was delivered efficiently, but despite all of the traffic, dirty plates sat on the table rather too long. The seating was incredibly uncomfortable. The metal banquette on one side had an odd shape and was hard as a rock. The few cushions scattered about helped a little. The chair had an odd back that was too far forward and too high. It was equally uncomfortable. Another couple arrived and was seated right next to us in an empty, quiet restaurant. This was also uncomfortable and unnecessary. This meal cost $148 with one well drink and one soft drink. I was expecting near perfection, not a kitchen that doesn't know how to cook a luxury fish. Very, very disappointing.

It kills me a little inside to pay for chips and salsa and to pay over six dollars a taco, but the…read morefood was good and filling. Interior is small, service was great, and it was overall a great dinner out.

Meeting an old friend for lunch and Taco Tequila Whiskey in Denver was our choice. The indoor /…read moreoutdoor seating on a nice day was optimal. Tacos, tacos and tacos were varied, street sized, and reasonabily priced. They also have a daily special, today was fried soft shell crab. We ordered the soft shell crab, sweet, very flavorful and a light crunch. The chipolte shrimp with onion, tomato, lemon honey drizzle, poblano was finished on the grill like a birria taco. The favor was minimal. The Taco Leon contained of generous helpings of tender ribeye, onion, roasted pablano, cotija cheese and lemon habanero salsa. The baja fish taco with pickled slaw, chipolte crema and guacamole was bland. The hungos taco with grilled cremini mushrooms, cotija cheese, creamed cilantro corn, and ancho-chili crema was not savory and I would not order again. It was our least favorite selection. The queso fundido cheese was boiling hot, flavorful and a good selection. The wait staff attitude was an issue. We requested ice and were only give once with two cubes each. The kitchen love tax of 5% was included and I feel takes customer service for granted. We asked to split the bill and were told it HAD to be halved down the middle. That was crap, other than she was to lazy to provide customer service. The food at Taco Tequila Whiskey was fair, service had an attitude, and not diner centric! I don't expect to be fawned over but a hint of pleasanty is not asking to much. I won't return and have no reason to recommend.

Two word: moan worthy…read more Service was amazing and the food was incredible. We will be back!

The food here is AMAZING!!…read more I previously tried the cauliflower taco on fry bread during a Denver food tour. This was my first time trying fry bread and I was blown away! When having guests in town, I raved about the fry bread and knew we had to go back and try the desserts. We got the churros with cajeta sauce and chocolate sauce. This is easily my favorite dessert I've had in Denver so far. We also had the stuffed sopapillas with berries and mascarpone. The presentation of this dessert was so well done, and having this be made with the fry bread made it even more delicious. Overall, this has become one of my favorite Denver places between the delicious food, amazing staff, and cute decor. A great place to take guests or to enjoy on a weekday!