First off let me just say this... if I don't have a large party or a gigantic bill... DO NOT add gratuity to my 2 drinks. A $5.00 forced tip added for an over priced $14.00 premixed drink and $9.00 vodka tonic drink is unacceptable. Luckily, I wasn't paying, but I should get the option to choose what I am tipping the bartender who came and spoke to us 2 times, 1 to take our order and the 2nd to close out are check. The person who was paying was just as dumbfounded to me that we were told what we had to tip for a drink were were told was premixed as vodka wasn't an option. Disclosure, I would have 10000% tipped the $5.00 without being promoted. I just found it a little tacky that for 2 people, with 1 drink each for gratuity to be added added on a tiny bill. Must have been the overpriced drinks they wanted to make sure they got their tips, all I can think? read more

Señor Bear - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Solid margs. Food is overpriced. Went here a couple times and primarily went for margs but once I was hungry so ordered and one of the cheaper entrees was good but was mad surprised w the check. Good margs tho read more

We really enjoyed our experience at Señor Bear! We were slightly caught off guard to find out the happy hour on the patio ended sooner than the happy hour at the bar but thankfully, our waiter was very accommodating and was able to get multiple rounds of drinks and food ordered before it ended at 5pm. The happy hour drinks and small bites were certainly delicious. Looking forward to coming back to try the full menu! read more

Señor Bear - Gordo Crunch - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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TL;DR: recommend Señor Bear for happy hour and drinks. The long version: Drinks: we had two holiday drinks, both were boozy and delicious. Truly fantastic cocktails. Five stars. Ambiance: we sat indoors, it was cozy and modern. Five stars. Food: Beets and burrata - 5 stars lovely flavor combos, fresh and interesting textures. Tarro chips were great Milanese Pork - 2.5 stars. Large portion, Panko crusted (good crispy texture) Broccoli - 3.5 stars Tuna - 4 stars. A bit of spice, interesting flavor combinations. Service: 4.5 stars. Staff were nice, pretty attentive Price: 2 drinks + 4 dishes to feed two people (we were very full with this, overall 3.5 dishes would have been perfect) = approx $160 including tip Given fantastic drinks and good ambiance, would recommend for happy hour and drinks. Given the price, we preferred the sister restaurant Mister Oso (albeit a very different atmosphere and menu). read more

Señor Bear - Delicious festive drinks - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My coworkers and I came here for happy hour and really enjoyed it. We ordered almost all of the happy hour snacks (guac, queso, and then 3 gordo crunches and 3 tostadas) and each was delicious, though I'd say my favorite was the tuna tostada! Cute interior too. read more

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Came here for a Sunday night dinner for two. We immediately took note of the cute decor and cozy space. We were seated right away (had a reservation) but was about 10 minutes until we were given water and greeted by our waiter. Despite the wait, our waiter was friendly and helpful. He recommended that for a table of two, 3-5 dishes would be an appropriate amount of food. We split the trucha a la parilla, mofongo de hongos, yuca, and viandas asadas and pleasantly surprised by how quickly the food arrived. The trucha a la parilla was by far our favorite dish. The spice was just perfect and the sauce was delicious. We also enjoyed the viandas asadas and mofongo. The yuca was ok- we've both had better but it was good with the sauce from the trucha and extra mole from the viandas asadas. Overall, we had a positive experience at Señor Bear and would recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal! read more

Señor Bear - Trucha a la parilla (top) and Mofongo de Hongos - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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For the 4 days we were in Denver / Boulder, SENOR BEAR WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOOD WE HAD. The Summer Bean Escabeche was marvelously fresh, savory, and unique ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I'm quite sure I raved about it so loud for 30 minutes while eating our dinner that two tables next to us ended up asking for "whatever that guy is yelling about". I have no shame - I love food and this dish was phenomenal in every way. Our other dishes were also good: the Empanadas were fresh and reminded me of South American street empanadas - flavorful and delicious (and maybe just a slight bit too unhealthy). The Asado de Res was a fun play of fatty and salty with the heavy chilantro purée to balance out the intensity. The Apricot Smash was an absolute delight. The Yuca Root was probably the least exciting part of the dinner but still not too bad (maybe a 3.5 out of 5) and they give you enough to survive on in the mountains for at least 3 days so at the very least they make it up with quantity! I'm going to recommend this place to every person that tells me they are going to Denver - that's how much I loved this restaurant. read more

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Señor Bear is kind of underwhelming. I had heard so much great press about señor bear from people I know and just general press in the food community in Denver. And I have to tell you, in my opinion the food and cocktails are fine and good but they are severely overpriced and not worth the rave reviews. I went this past weekend for brunch and we waited 20 minutes for someone to come and take our drink order and significantly longer to get our food order in. I understand that everywhere is suffering from a staff shortage and it is tough to get immediate attention to tables. But, there were tables sat after us who got orders in for mains before we even saw the server. So that is a tough way to start out a meal. We ordered the empanadas which weren't bad necessarily, just under seasoned and the pastry was too buttery and left an oily film on the pastry and my fingers. For a main I ordered the chilaquiles and my biggest gripe with it was the entire thing tasted single note. Each element had the same flavor profile as everything else on the plate. I was just so underwhelmed with the taste of everything. I think with all the amazing options Denver has to offer I would go somewhere else for brunch. read more

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We've been to Senor Bear a few times for dinner and always had a good time but brunch was new for us and we were pleasantly surprised. I had got Chilaquiles at a different restaurant a few weeks back and was scarred by how underwhelming it was so I was indifferent about getting them here but wow, was I glad I did! It was so flavorful. The chips were super crunchy (which is necessary with a sauce like green Chile so they don't get soggy) and the poached egg made it perfect. We also got the churro french toast which was incredible as well. The syrup was insanely delicious too. I actually was more impressed with their brunch then the past dinners we've had there. Highly recommend. read more

Señor Bear - Chilaquiles* - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fun fact!! If you're wondering.. there are peanuts in the cucumbers... peanuts were not stated in the ingredients for the cucumber dish that we ordered at the table. My bestie who has an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts ended up with two epi pens in the leg and in the ER... also pistachio is spelled wrong on the menu too ... never again read more

Ended up here twice in the 4 days I spent in Denver. Great drinks, cool vibe, yummy patatas, and easy seating (for 2)! Everything you need to have a good night out. Looking forward to coming back my next visit to Denver :) read more

Señor Bear - Patatas - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was excited as i've read good things about this place. Portions are incrediblyyy small and flavor is underwhelming. The jerk chicken was soppy wet and had no flavor, tasted like boiled chicken. We spent $250 and the only think we enjoyed was the caesar salad read more

With the growing food scene here in Denver there is always a new spot popping up. Señor Bear is one that you should definitely check out. Good service and hospitality! We enjoyed our experience. They've got a selective short menu of good food options many of which are vegan! Plenty of tasty drinks to choose from as well. Their dishes are packed with unique flavors and is what I would consider an upscale Mexican fusion type of place. Great location close to downtown and good for walking around. read more

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The focaccia bread with the Mexican Sugar and pepita seed butter is killer! The hamachi and the pork shank...they're killer too!! It was a great last dinner of 2024! read more

With all the good reviews I was unfortunately very disappointed. My boyfriend and I went for brunch and honestly 3 stars is being generous and is really for the super friendly service. We started with the Queso Fundido w/Chorizo and it was very ok. We both felt like it was missing something but it was ok and definitely the best thing we had. My BF had the Churro French Toast which he said he wouldn't recommend. It was too much, he pushed half the bacon off because it was candied and just too much with everything else. I had the Avocado Toast and couldn't eat it. It was honestly just an enormous amount of basic tasting guacamole on top of soggy bread. It just really wasn't tasty at all and on top of that, the prices are pretty steep. The guacamole on "toast" was $19 and I ate probably 3 bites. The service was slow but very friendly but the food... not great :-( read more

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This place far exceeded my expectations. It was soooo good. I'll def be back. We made it in time for their hh which was a pretty good food menu and drink list. We had their mini queso and it was delicious with mezcal margs which were also very tasty. Entrees: Chorizo sausage: 5/5...amazing flavor with a chimichurri sauce and mustard seeds Coconut rice: Omg, it's a must order! 5/5 Churros: 4/5. Not my fave but still had a good taste. It needed ice cream . Such a great spot! read more

Señor Bear - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Mussels = great Broccoli = disgusting Service = bad First of all, no one communicates with each other. We had 2 different people come to take our order multiple times throughout our experience. The worst part is that we ordered a dish that was disgusting! We sent it back and they kept the dish on our bill. We definitely noticed they charged us before we left but preferred to get out of there as we had such a bad experience we didn't even want to sit there. Do yourself a favor and next time someone sends a full dish back, take it off their bill and don't try to steal the extra money, 20% tip added without your knowledge. I definitely wouldn't have tipped them that. read more

Ambiance was fun & music was great, but for a Latin based restaurant, the food was not Latin approved. No spice, expensive for such small bowls & no Latin music :/ wanted to love it but do t feel the authentic Latin vibes. Also 20% gratuity is automatically applied, even if it's just two people.. read more

The food was not good. The coconut rice was mushy and the lamb shank carnitas was overly dry. The service left something to be desired. However, the drinks and the atmosphere were really great. Kudos to the bartender. [2.5 stars] read more

Señor Bear - Mushy rice - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I came here with a group of girlfriends on a Friday night. The reservations were filled inside, but we were able to get a table on their heated patio. The patio was surprisingly comfortable and warm even though it was cold and rainy outside. The service was good. It did take awhile to get our drinks, but other than that it was great! We shared a bunch of plates. We loved the ceviche, the rice, and the heirloom beans the most! It was super yummy!! read more

So much to love here! The drinks are yummy and the staff are attentive. The food is awesome as well! We got the seafood tostada and it was delicious! Get the mezcal marg as well, you won't regret it! read more

Señor Bear - Mezcal Margarita - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Loved this place! Great service and amazing food. We started with a Paloma and Spicy House Margarita which were both good and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. We started with empanadas which had a sweet chicken bbq filling that was delicious. The dough was super flaky and came with a yummy sauce. We also go the chorizo which was a big portion and so flavorful! The mustard seed sauce it came with was perfect with the chorizo sausage. We also got the coconut rice which was good but I wouldn't get it again. It helped balance out the spicy chorizo and patatas. The patatas were AMAZING! Not sure what's all in it but it's spicy, crunchy, cheesy, fluffy, garlicky, and just delicious. Lastly, the churro is a must! Freshly out of the fryer with an amazing brown butter pudding to dip them in. They add a 20% service/tip charge on your final bill so you don't have to think about tipping! We left super full and even had leftovers! The portion sizes are bigger than some of the other tapas places in Denver. Definitely coming back again! read more

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Been to Señor Bear twice now and everything is always delicious! The coconut rice is a must get for me every time I go and I recommend it to everyone. Can't recommend this place enough! Service and ambiance is also great! read more

I was walking around the area with a friend and we decided to go to Señor Bear for a drink. The ambience is definitely very nice, Latin fusion themed which I thought was pretty cool. The wait staff were friendly and inviting despite it being busy. From the looks of it the food looked pretty good but I was already full so I just got a margarita and churros. The margarita had a good zing to it, I have a low tolerance for alcohol so it hit me pretty quick. The churros which the waiter said was apparently the best in Denver was pretty good, I don't think it is the best lol but it did come out nice and hot, and it went well with the sweet butter sauce that came with it. I'd like to come back and actually try the food and see how that tastes! Lovely place! read more

Señor Bear - Margarita - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I went there because of a fund-raiser. The food was good but ridiculously over priced. One tamale, for example, is $29. None of the entrees come with a side. Each side is separately priced at $15. All of their food is tiny and pretentious. I definitely won't be going back. The server, however, was great. Although they charge an automatic 20% tip, which is NOT ok, and there were only 4 of us. Some places grat with six or more but this place does it for everyone. I believe servers should earn their tip, which ours did but very presumptuous of them to auto-tip. Too many great places to patronize to spend this much at a place that isn't great!! read more

You'll leave a smarter person. Soak up the decor, the excellent playlist, the culture and the hospitality. Treat yourself and someone you want to impress. I've been searching for a decent Aguachile since I left Oaxaca; itch scratched read more

Señor Bear - POG N/A Cocktail - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love Señor Bear! My go-to happy hour location!! It's rare to find an everyday happy hour location, so this is definitely a hidden gem! HH is everyday from 3-5pm. Our favorite happy hour drink is the two daily frozen cocktails that are only $5 each. We've also tried the original margarita, paloma and some of the apps- all great. Our favorite was the seasonal fall spice frozen margarita. When it's warmer, they also have a nice couch seating area on the side (can't order food here, only drinks). read more

Señor Bear - Frozen Cocktails - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Incredible brunch! The food was packed with flavor as were the cocktails. All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic and I eventually settled on getting chilaquiles verdes. The portion was quite generous which I had no complaints over. What I really loved is that the tortilla chips stayed crisp as I gradually consumed the dish which featured a delicious salsa verde. If you enjoy spicy cocktails, try the Bloody Mary read more

Señor Bear - Bloody Mary - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you are wondering where to go and you stumble on my review take this as a sign to go here! I came here when they had a set menu during Valentine's Day weekend. We were seated outside in their heated little tent where we could connect to the blue tooth speaker and play our music. Ohhh Covid, thank you for these unique experiences but I will not miss them. It was $50 per person.... The description said this included a chefs choice of an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. Personally I thought it was kind of annoying and a rip off but I will jump at any opportunity to get out of my house and go out to eat now that denver has lifted some covid dining restrictions. Little did I know that our expectations were exceeded by far!! There were 3 or 4 full size apps- chips and guac, a huge delicious salad, empanadas, and some sort of fantastic raw marinated ahi tuna dish. The entrees were abundant and all unique. Some sort of steak seared with a yummy green sauce, smothered chorizo, a filet of white fish with salsa, and something else but of course I can't remember. Dessert was their famous churros. To say we left happy and full is an understatement! I also had two house margs and they were some of the best I've ever had in Denver. Nice and strong! Service was great, the food was great, the company was great! They gave us little Mexican blankets as gifts as well. The location is in the highlands and really this place is one of a kind. I can't wait to go back! read more

Señor Bear - Apps - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for HH at 4 PM (it goes till 5). No wait - ample seating. They have outdoor seating + indoor. Menu is via QR code but you order with your server. Ordered the mini queso, gordo crunch, and the ceviche tostada. The HH portions are small - like teeny so beware! Service was supppppper quick. We got out food before the drinks. Everything was delicious. Gordo crunch reminded me of your Gordita crunch from Taco Bell. It had a good crunch, was a little messy, good flavors and loved the kick of the Fresno chilies. Mini queso was good - we added some of their homemade habanero (DELICIOUS BTW) to make it a little spicy. The ceviche tostada was delicious as well. The textures are amazing and the flavor was great. Small portion here as well. Marg was good and you could taste the tequila - not overly sweet. Their regular menu looked delicious - would be a great date night spot! They do automatically add 20% gratuity for service (regardless of party size), so just something to be mindful of! And try the habanero house hot sauce - a little goes a long way and if you can handle the heat, it's 100% worth it! read more

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Excellent service and rhe brunch was great. I had the chilquules. They accommodated me by letting me have s rambled eggs. I definitly would go back. read more

Came here for drinks and apps with a friend and really enjoyed it. The spicy margarita was on point and the empanadas were some of the best I've had in Denver. I really like the atmosphere and will definitely be coming back for dinner soon! read more

This was a pleasant surprise. The vibe is young, fun & eclectic.. The waiter recommended a drink....delicious!! It was new and basically a work of art We decided to try everything on the tasting menu...that was not only fairly inexpensive but incredibly!! I cannot decide between a favorite because each was unique and delicious. The music was mellow and happy...it seems everyone as singing.. Beautiful inside, beautiful outside...funky bar...fabulous neighborhood....I cannot wait to go back (we've decided to go back tomorrow) read more

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Worst experience ever! The food was mid and over priced and the service was awful. Our table was ignored by the server the whole time we were there which made us all feel uncomfortable. As we were friendly and at first understanding as we know the service industry is hard. However, we watched as he attended to every other table in his section but ours. Which then made it clear to us that the server did not care about our table. The worst part is when we got the bill we didn't have an option but to tip 20% as it was already included in the check which the server failed to mention until after the fact. The service made us feel like we were not valued as costumers. I will tell all of my friends to never come here, we left feeling so uncomfortable. read more

GREAT BEARD OF ZEUS. Señor Bear. Translation: Mr. Bear. You were muy delicioso en my estamago Mr. Bear. Let's start where all great meals begin: churros. To say our mouths are watering as we recall the Churros is an understatement. Our mouths are waterfalling. Let us paint you a picture: tasty dough, fried to perfection, sprinkled with crack disguised as cinnamon sugar. How could this get any better? How about we let those cinny sticks get some R&R in a hot tub of butter and sugar. Spa day. Get 90 minutes of exercise then enjoy the stick of butter aka dessert. To be honest, having a hard time even remembering what we ordered for dinner. But it was all quite delectable. A+ service. Oh, and the margaritas will definitely get you drunk if you drink enough. Gracias, Mr Bear. read more

Señor Bear - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Good food but a bit pricy. Makes a little bit of sense though being in the highlands and close to downtown. My mom and I come here sometimes during their happy hour and get the gordo crunch, which is delicious. Tried their tostada and though I often always dislike fish (was my first time having raw fish too), with the ceviche and serrano peppers, the fishy flavor disappeared and it had a good spicy flavor. Nice atmosphere. read more

Señor Bear - Their raw fish, ceviche tostado from happy hour. Spice was good. - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything here was great - food and ambiance. Just a good vibe. Appreciate the service we received at the bar on a busy Friday night.

Best brunch in Colorado I had this French toast that had bacon and fruit syrup thSt was an orgasm in my mouth

The best spots for happy hour! I love their $6 daiquiris and it's my favorite spot for an after work drink! They also have great happy hour bites. Also, the staff is pretty friendly and try to make it a neighborhood joint. They temperature check and take your info for contact tracing. I felt taken care of here! read more

Señor Bear - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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6star review ! We stopped in for an impromptu Monday night couples treat , and SB didn't disappoint. The drinks are complex and smooth ! The food is phenomenal. Good job SB read more

Señor Bear - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado