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    Savina's

    4.1 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SAVINA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Enchiladas
    Hilary B.

    We came here on a Saturday night without a reservation and were able to walk right in but we also got there quite early at around 5. The service was great and the waiter routinely checked in on us. I ordered the enchiladas and got one chicken and one brisket and also half green chile and half red sauce. I liked the brisket better and the green chile was very flavorful. They also bring you unlimited chips and salsa and the chips come warm and fresh. It is more of an upscale Mexican restaurant and a good place for a couple people or even large groups.

    Chimichangas
    Tina C.

    Come here for the green chile and shredded beef (in burrito/enchilada/chimichanga/etc) and you're go to go for the whole meal. Other things are good too (guac, salsa, chips, beans, rice, chicken) but the green chile and beef are incredible. Can get pretty busy even on a weekday evening so food may take 20-30 min to come out, and parking is tough but there is paid street parking or garage nearby. Rustic vibes, on the fancier end of Tex Mex.

    Julie C.

    The green chili rellanos are so delicious they are worth the visit by themselves. Additionally the portions are huge, service is friendly and location is quiet in a good way.

    Chips and salsa
    Candace S.

    My coworkers and I went to Sabina's for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon which was formerly La Loma. This was my first time there and pleasantly surprised! The chips and salsa were fresh and very tasty. The wait staff was also very attentive. I ordered a mocktail along with their Acapulco Grilled Chicken Salad. Both were delicious! The portions were also HUGE so come hungry or be prepared to have leftovers.

    Shrimp was overcooked, beans and rice were good
    Jim C.

    This looked like a nice well decorated restaurant. The booths were very comfortable, they bring you good salsa and chips when you sit down. Service was a little slow even though it was late afternoon and not very busy, they were understaffed. Unfortunately, I couldn't recommend the food. I ordered the tequila shrimp, and while the rice and beans it came with were tasty the shrimp was overcooked and tough.

    Fajitas plate
    Brenda H.

    Food was solid! We ordered the steak medium rare, it was nice and tender, though verging on the edge of rare on some slices. The side of green chili was delicious - definitely worth the try. The service was incredible! Our server was super friendly and made our experience that much better.

    Ian T.

    I think in transition of the rebranding, something was lost. This former Denver hidden gem felt soulless - our server was spotty, barely speaking to us, which maybe speaks more to being overcapacity. The food was basic, chimichanga not crispy nor flaky, filled with very plain brisket - which was tough. Same with the tortilla soup, it was okay, but the chicken was somehow dry and tough? Quality is okay, but this spot lacks the flare it once had. Come here for drinks and the green chili, the rest feels manufactured.

    Sampler & free chips and salsa
    Sunnie W.

    First time here with my partner. We came in around lunch time today and it wasn't very busy. Darkly lit, relaxed atmosphere. Our server was amazing, super sweet, great energy. She had been at the restaurant for 9 years and explained that some minor family mishap created the split and change in names of the place. Savina's Sampler: 4/5, good sample of their food options & green chile if you mainly wanted to try everything without committing to food with a lot of rice and beans. Good balance. Beef Brisket Chimichanga Combo (1 chimichangas with rice and beans instead of the specialty that came with two. Was quite full from the sampler). 3.5/5, the food is good, we got red chile instead of green to try it and didn't love it as much. Lots of rice and beans.

    Steven H.

    We visited this place for a work dinner and I was extremely impressed! The atmosphere was fantastic, walkthrough it was busy, the restaurant did not seem overly crowded while we were at the table. We reserved a spot for the group in advance and the staff set up a nice large round table for our moderate size group to dine at. We were able to interact with everyone throughout dinner. Every dish that came out looked fantastic - and mine was delicious. The portions were arguably too large - they were definitely plenty. Our office is near the convention center and we walked over here. I was a moderate walk, but easy. I've tried a lot of Denver Mexican places and this one stands out! I will defiantly be back on an upcoming trip into town!

    Tonya G.

    Savinas is a must if you love Mexican food. We started with the guacamole. It was good, but not quite spicy enough. I had fajitas as the main. I did half shrimp and half chicken. They were amazing! Next time I am getting shrimp only. The fajita platter had three days worth of food on it! Just FYI. Our server was so good. He was quick with the margaritas, and really good about checking in. We were tucked into a quite corner of the restaurant. It felt like we were in a pueblo home. I absolutely loved this place. I highly recommend making a reservation through Resy, as it gets very busy.

    Chicken fajitas
    Lydia F.

    I loved La Loma. We made reservations in advance. The highlight was our wonderful server who was so friendly. We made it in time for happy hour and ordered the mini Chile rellenos. I was surprised when they arrived because they looked like egg rolls. They ended up being good, but they are essentially poblano poppers (instead of jalepeno poppers). I wouldn't get the full order if we had come during happy hour. A highlight was the virgin margarita. Since I don't consume alcohol anymore, I have missed a good marg and hesitate in ordering a virgin margarita because I don't want to just drink marg mixer. This was hand crafted and wonderful. We ordered chicken fajitas to split for our main course, and they were stellar. The homemade tortillas are divine. The green Chile, chef's kiss. Unfortunately I started feeling under the weather (probably because I struggled acclimating to the elevation), and they kindly got us out quickly so I could go back to the hotel and lay down. This place is a gem.

    Chips and salsa
    Amadeo D.

    Elevated Mexican and New Mexican classics served in a shic atmosphere with a a gorgeous full bar. Grandmas Green Chile is rich, spicy, and full bodied. Definitely don't skip it. They make their own tortillas in house, soft, chewy, warm, and fresh. Just perfect! I'd go back just for the tortillas and Green Chile. I ordered the classic Green Chile Enchiladas and I will be dreaming of this dish for a long time to come. I finished the meal with a neat Tequila served with a plate of cinnamon and an orange slice. This was an incredible pairing that I didn't know existed before now! Holy cow!! The stuffed sopapilla was on another level. The tortilla was fried to a perfect golden crisp, and even when smothered in the Green Chile, it still retained its crunch. A masterpiece! Francisco our server anticipated our needs and was ready for us at every step. Parking was a bit challenging, but otherwise it was a perfect meal.

    Pollo Tampico
    Jon P.

    Honestly, this was the best Mexican I have ever had in my life: chips were extremely crisp, meal was juicy with flavor, the atmosphere was high class and very well kept, service was professional and, and it all came at a great rate. Check this place out!!

    Combo platter and two margaritas.

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    Ask the Community - Savina's

    Is a reservation a must? I'm trying to go Saturday evening but there are no openings until 9PM.

    You should call the restaurant. If they are fully booked until 9 PM, you might want to choose another restaurant.

    How is parking?

    Parking downtown can be difficult and there is very limited parking on that block. I'd recommend using the valet service (Mon-Fri at 5pm, Sat/Sun at 11am), using Uber/Lyft, or taking the RTD.

    How is outdoor seating going to look during Denver's cold winters?

    Most tables are on the patio with overhead heaters. They are pretty toasty. There are two tables outside the patio on the sidewalk. Those aren't heated, and aren't too comfortable after the sun goes down.

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