I don't write 3 star reviews lightly, but I'm surprised this is rated so highly on Yelp since this place is predominantly a taqueria and those were the biggest meh of the meal. We started with two amazing cocktails - the Mexpresso and Green mile - both clearly crafted with such care by the bartender (who was running a mile a minute and working hard nonstop behind the bar). We ordered t the plantains as an appetizer, and those came out and we scarfed them down. My husband and I each got a 3 taco plate and mine were the birria, Mexicano and fried chicken. I had super high hopes because there are only a handful of tacos on the menu so my thought was each would be awesome. The birria was SUPER greasy, which can be expected, but the meat was pretty fatty. I do think this was the most flavorful meat of the three. The beef in the Mexicano was SO over and tough, and honestly there wasn't much flavor here either - thankful for the green salsa that came with it. Lastly, the fried chicken was a huge disappointment. It was SO DRY, I only ate about 2 bites. My husband wasn't a fan of any of his tacos either. Really enjoyed the vibes and cocktails but for a taco restaurant, the tacos need to be the star of the show! read more

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Taco Uprising has a focused but stellar menu! I love getting the guac and chips, plus the pescado taco and senor potato taco. The house margaritas are really good, and they always have something seasonal if you want to try it out, too. The space feels comfortable and it's like an elevated neighborhood taco bar. The staff and owner are always really friendly. I've always had friendly service. I usually get the 2 tacos plus an appetizer, and 2 drinks, but sometime when I'm really hungry I get the combo meal. The happy hour menu is totally comparable to other taco places both in quantity and price. The sleeper item is the plantain bowl! TRY IT! If you get a chance, try the arbol sauce! We have ordered Taco Uprising for the office catering and it felt like a good deal and the set up was professional. If you do have children there are high chairs if needed, children's menus and crayons & coloring. I would recommend this place - especially before a show at Cervantes and the togo orders have a quick turnaround. Everything except the corn tortillas are made in house. You MUST order the homemade flour tortillas! read more

This is a fun place for some great tacos! It's bright and cheery, staff was very helpful in guiding us with the menu. Spouse had the two taco lunch (he chose Birria) with rice and beans, and thought it was wonderful -- threatened to lick the plate! I tasted all on his plate and agreed -- it was wonderful! I had a veggie quesadilla that was everything I wanted -- and more. Veggie's tasted very fresh and the cheese was plentiful. Loved it. We'll be returning to try out more of their interesting taco combinations. read more

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five stars for the taco "EL MEXICANO" (Griddled cheese, seared diced beef, salsa Mexicana, and avocado crema served on a corn tortilla). I found meat that's actually seasoned holy heck. I got mine on flour for a .25 up charge. The meat blew me away, it was juicy and seasoned just right. At first I kinda didn't wanna trust it because the inside is like a new gentrified business where you order off a kiosk (i hate that). but anyway ill come back this taco. I saw some influencer post saying they were hurting for customers so I wanted to support local regardless. Try em out and see what ya think. my meal was $16. reasonably priced for the quality. read more

Taco Uprising - combo meal Combo Meal With Rice & Refried Beans - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is super cute and had no line on a Saturday afternoon, so we stopped by for some lunch. We sat at the bar, the server was a little slow, he might have honestly had a disability, but he was nice, you just had to remind him a couple of times for everything. We tried the chips and dip trio, and those were delicious. The queso was so well seasoned and the perfect texture, creamy and just right. Those tacos were OK, I'm a pretty tough critic, I guess the Beria were the best ones of the three that I tried (chicken and Carne Asada) but I don't think that I would be going across town for these tacos again. read more

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Taco Uprising has a cool vibe and some seriously tasty food. I loved the chips served in a bucket. They were crunchy and addictive, and the salsa was mild with a hint of sweetness that worked well. We had the mushroom and refried bean tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. I asked for no cheese, and only afterward found out they actually have vegan cheese, which wasn't offered, which was bit of a miss there. Also, at around $6 per taco, it's definitely on the pricey side. Still, the flavors were great, and I'd go back for sure (just with a few questions first). read more

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As much as I am not sure if I call this restaurant in "RiNo" (as RiNo's boundaries are oftentimes a topic of debate), I must say that I like this quieter side of it where the Light Rail line L runs through; it's got some charms in my opinion. On this side, there are not a lot of competitions when it comes to restaurants. With that said, this quaint taco joint must be loved by the locals who reside in the area especially those who live on the very street, Welton. This place had been on my list of restaurants to visit for months. This was more so because I had such a disappointing experience at a different Mexican restaurant just the other night. I was in a dire need to have a little "sweet revenge" to eliminate the memory from it by having a nice/nicer meal experience. I am glad that I did come to this taco joint this AM to satisfy my hunger because the experience was quite good. Like I said, this place is fairly small. There are about 12 tables (all white; very clean.) There is a bar seating that is quite spacious for the overall size of the restaurant. Once you arrive, you either order upfront left to the bar or order at your table using the QR code. You can leave your tab open (for your entire stay so you can add more as you wish) or close it if you think you won't eat more than what you initially ordered. This option is convenient. The young man who greeted me upon arrival was pleasant to me; he explained all of this so that I could take care of my order with ease. Ordering using the QR code was indeed convenient. Once you have picked a taco of your choice, it will ask you if you want to sub your tortilla from flour to corn with no additional charge. I got me one of the Combos with 1) Potato Taco and 2) Early Bird Tabo. Both tacos are loaded with potatoes but the dish comes with a side of potatoes. On top of that, I got me a 2oz side guacamole (there are different sizes for this.) I don't know about other dishes but this restaurant is not stingy about the portions. At least that was the case for the two tacos I ordered. On the corn tortillas, the ingredients were generously place where I had to eat some of them first before I rolled my tacos to hand eat them. And of course, all the ingredients were cooked fresh and perfectly seasoned (both of the tacos are more geared toward breakfast as they included scrambled eggs.) They have happy hour, Saturday brunch etc.; this can tailor to people's needs and convenience no matter when they come to this place (they are closed on Monday just so you know.) The bar seems to have full function where they should be able to make most of the popular cocktails. It's a great place for solo diners as it's casual enough where people can have a quick/carefree dining experience. I will return next time with someone for the happy hour. read more

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The food was really good, and unique. The service was great, and very friendly. The restaurant was small and quaint.

I don't come here often enough, but when I do, it confirms that it's STILL my favorite place for tacos in Denver.

I had a great experience at Taco Uprising! I have celiac and am careful with the labeled food and the chef taking note of my allergy. I ordered to go in the cafe and food was out quickly and delicious! Taco uprising is also listed on the offline app with discounts available for visiting! read more

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The menu here may be small but I would be happy with a plate of only their fish tacos. The batter is so crisp and the fish is cooked perfectly, and the sauces all taste great. I also really liked my birria taco, it's been a while since I've had a good one since that whole birria craze started a few years ago. This one is hot, cheesy, meaty, and the consomme is fantastic. The tortillas taste fresh which makes such a huge difference. The value here is also incredible - 2-3 tacos is pretty filling for a meal, they also have HH deals which I'll have to come back for sometime. Service is incredible friendly, we had a large group of 6 and had no problem getting seated and having all our orders delivered in a timely manner. read more

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The team at taco uprising was so welcoming. They have non-alc spirits so they can make amazing 0 proof mocktails like margs and espresso martinis. The food was absolutely delish! The burrito is a must! read more

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Came here on a Saturday to take advantage of their happy hour deals and have tacos for dinner. The space is nice but also a bit smaller than I was expecting. We were seated right away and staff were really friendly and helpful throughout our meal. We started out with Green Miles to drink. The happy hour prices felt like a really good deal and we appreciated what you can customize the drinks. I really enjoyed the spicy Green Mile, it had a really good heat. To start, we got chips and salsa and plantains. The plantains were by far the best thing we had- they were so delicious. The chips were ok, a little thin, but we liked the salsa. For tacos we got birria, potato, and fried chicken tacos. The tacos were a really decent size for what we paid. The birria was good but I wouldn't say the best we've had in Denver. The potato tacos were good but maybe a little too much bean in there. I liked the fried chicken but took off some of the slaw because there was a lot and it kind of watered down the flavors. Overall, tasty meal! read more

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Came here on the good reviews, while I can tell they make everything to order getting the off menu nachos as a togo order was not the most stellar of ideas. We were going to the park and effectively wha I got for $23 was deconstructed nachos which we had to do all the work for. I wish it was all put together as most togo meals are generally. The Arbol salsa does slap though. read more

Happy hour Tuesday through Thursday 430 to 830; check for other deals! Had a couple drinks and a couple tacos- the fried chicken taco was great flavor, but I felt that my chicken piece was very large, which resulted in a hard to eat taco. Service was great and this restaurant has lots of room/good space. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I think the tacos at Taco Uprising look better than they taste unfortunately and I can't really justify the price of the individual tacos, as it's about $6 a pop. I got their birria, fish taco, and the El Mexicano(steak tacos). I think the best one out of the three was the El Mexicano, steak was cooked nicely and flavorful and loved the avocado salsa on top of it. The birria was ok but lacked flavor and the consomé was bland, didn't feel like it had any spices in it and also lacked salt. The fish taco was also ok but they should put more salt and seasoning because it lacked that. I think I'll just stick to my hole in the wall tacos because the more upscale spots continue to disappoint me read more

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This was my first time trying Taco Uprising and I will be back! I got the fried chicken taco and El Mexicano taco and both were great. Also got the flight appetizer and strawberry margarita from the happy hour menu. Definitely recommend! read more

Taco Uprising - Salsa, Queso, Guacamole flight with house and strawberry margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Trendy taco place. Stopped in for lunch. Plantains were very tasty. Tacos were good but could use more heat, even the hot sauce only had a little bit of a kick to it. Would be fun for happy hour or taco Tuesday. There's also a cute takeout window with dog treats! read more

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Absolutely love this little casual taco spot. Order at the counter, and then choose your table. They also serve alcoholic drinks and have a full bar! Don't skip the el Mexicano taco read more

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Solid taco spot! Have been multiple times and have always had a good experience. Service is good, food is delicious and good portions for the prices, ambiance is fun. They also have a great happy hour. Plenty of street parking. read more

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We really enjoyed the tacos here! It's a fun spot with ample seating and a full bar. It's easy to order takeout or dine in. We're excited to come in the summer when they have the garage door open for some open air. I was surprised they closed at 8, when we arrived for dinner at 7, we didn't realize we were cutting it close for closing. read more

I really love Taco Uprising. I've now been twice and have had really good meals both times. This past time, I ordered the taco platter. The portion size was great and it came with beans and rice. It was very affordable as well coming in at $20 for tax and tip. The service is friendly and the interior is inviting and cozy. It's a great option of you're catching a show at Cervante's or grabbing drinks later at 715 or Marigold. I will definitely be back! read more

we've been wanting to try this taco shop for a long time. we often walk by and it's always full we finally got to try it on a saturday afternoon when they first opened for dinner at 4:30. we were sat and given water, but they never came to take our order. it was 19-20 minutes and we were literally preparing to leave when a nice young man came by and told us we could go ahead and order thru their electronic menu system. an awkward bummer. if only the host who sat us had informed us. we read a couple of plastic signs on our table, but we didn't see the electronic sh*t anyway, the food and drinks were delish. there were quite a few healthy choices. we'll be back for sure read more

Great food, great service, really cool interior. This bright, open beautiful little taco spot hasn't been open long, but I sure hope it stays for a long time! The cocktails were delicious, I loved all the tacos we tried... Especially the Birria. And the chicken quesadilla was delishhhh! w will definitely be back read more

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My main reason for coming here are for the plantains!! As a vegetarian, I'm happy they have three different veggie tacos and a veggie quesadilla option. So plenty of options to choose from. My go-to cocktail: The Green Mile but substitute tequila with mezcal, perfection. The atmosphere is pretty chill, they have two tvs which are normally showing whatever "important" game is going on. Service is pretty fast if you are looking for a quick bite to eat. read more

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What a delicious taco spot with a super fun vibe! Our waiter was super chill and gave us some great suggestions when looking at the menu. We also really enjoyed their seasonal offerings, including their delicious corn dip! Will definitely come back for a chill taco and margarita night! read more

Taco uprising catered our derby party again for the second year in a row. Food was outstanding they continue to exceed my expectations. They are so easy to work with very accommodating and make the whole experience super seamless. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you Matias and crew for being outstanding and making our party a huge success. All guest were raving about the food. Cheers read more

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Super cute, relatively new restaurant in Five Points! The high turnover and competitive nature of doing business in this area feels intense, but it's nice being able to support local additions. The wait staff when I visited were clearly still learning processes, but everyone was determined to provide a positive customer service experience. It was kind of adorable. I got two tacos, one of which was birria. Drank a few spicy margaritas, too. Everything was tasty! Love the décor and overall vibe. I want to come back again and try more items on their menu. They're still figuring it out as a business, and I hope they end up doing well! Of course make sure to allot plenty of time to find parking in this busy neighborhood. read more

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Kevin Ernesto was great and so were the tacos!!! Reasonably priced, tacos tasted yummy & ranch water was perfectly made!

KEVINNNNNN. ERRRRRRNESTO. The best hospitality saving us from literal frost bite and blisters. Your birria tacos were something to dream of. Thank you for taking us in during closing time. Means the world. read more

We had such an amazing experience here on Friday night. We walked over from our Airbnb a little bit later in the evening, around 9ish and were able to be seated right away. There's a bar inside and some tables as well. The service was quick and super friendly. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner and we were so sad we weren't able to make it back for their breakfast, because the menu looked so delicious. All of their menus had plenty of wonderful vegan and vegetarian options on them, which made me so happy. Green Mule Cocktail: This was super light and refreshing. I get nervous ordering drinks with ginger in them, because sometimes the ginger can be overpowering, but this was perfect. It was a perfect and refreshing summer drink. Chips + Queso: Chips were great and perfectly salted, and the queso was wonderful. If you're on the fence about getting queso like we were, just get it :) Senor Potato Taco: DELICIOUS! Oh my goodness. The house made corn tortillas were just delicious. So much flavor, I could've eaten multiple. El Jardinero: Equally delicious and full of flavor. It came with cheese, sauteed mushrooms, corn, picked onions, crema, and salsa verde. Churro Cookie: GET IT! Deliciously gooey and warm, topped with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon dust. It was amazing. We devoured it in second. The house made tortillas stole the show here. We had the opportunity to chat with the owner for a little bit as he was making his way around the tables, and we got to hear the story of how they started. Thank you for the incredible service and delicious food! This place just opened 6 weeks ago, and I can't wait to watch them thrive from afar. We will definitely be coming back the next time we're in town! read more

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This is such welcome addition to Five Points! They have the means to draw customers in with their amazing tacos and drinks. The staff is great. Met one of the owners Sam. He's there everyday to personally man the kitchen and cook up some delicious birrias which apparently everybody loves!! I've tried all their tacos and they're one of best in Denver! Stop by and try them! Their open air design includes the bar! Hazel makes great cocktails!! My fave was the Greenmile and El Sicario! They do have housemade flour tortillas as an option. Other options include vegetarian, vegan, GF, and spicy. Even their Vegan tacos are amazing!! If you go try their queso and fresh guac. It's yummy! read more

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My friends and I visited from out of town and loved going into Taco Uprising! We went for happy hour and totally worth it! It's a cute little restaurant where you order straight from the table via QR code or on the tablet in the restaurant. We chose to order from the table! $7 margaritas were a HIT! Also loved the guacamole, salsa, queso flight. Loved the guacamole and queso the best, salsa was just okay! We also got the El Mexicano taco and it was DELICIOUS! And for dessert, you know we had to get the churros! Everything was so fresh, came out just how we wanted and the staff was very nice! Would definitely go back again when visiting! read more

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Our first visit to Taco Uprising was a solid four stars. Greeted quickly and seated was great service. This weekend is the jazz festival and I think this place will be busy. Max capacity for seating is 37 people. We started with chips and guacamole and the. ordered a decent cross section of tacos. Pollo verde 5 stars. My favorite tonight El Jardinero 5 stars. Flavor is amazing Fried chicken 3 stars, I had high hopes. Although tender the flavor was a miss. Birria 4 stars, was tasty Chili Colorado 5 stars, yummy. Pork Adobo was a 5 star repeat Quesadilla was 5 stars and really big enough to be a meal I had a Paloma and it was ok but not as tart as I expected. The churro cookie was the crowing star for the evening. Definitely a repeat. Warm and tasty. Team is still getting there groove on. High touches from everyone who stopped by our table including one of the owners. These guys are intent and focused to deliver. I suspect things will continue to morph as they figure out what works and what doesn't. Definitely will be back. read more

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My husband and I headed here for dinner while visiting town. I chose the three taco meal and he had the quesadilla. The place fills up quickly, but service was pretty prompt. read more

Ok, there are as many taco spots in denver as pizza places in NY, but a few stand out. Taco uprising is different. Their tacos are different from everything else out there. The only way I can explain it is they are very "clean" tacos. I had the chicken taco and a potato taco. The potato one was very cool! It was almost like eating a baked potato! The chicken taco was also delicious as was the salsas. The clean style tacos echo the cleanliness of the place. it's about the cleanest restaurant I've ever seen. You need to try it to understand. Try it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Updating now that I've tried their day tacos... Outstanding! The tacos have tons of flavor, are pretty authentic and great portions at a great price! Their margaritas are also great! Service was a little slow at the bar but they just opened so that's alright. Great location with good vibes to have a couple blocks from my place. read more

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This has only been open about a month and the food is so good! The service (if you have a specific waiter and the chef) is extraordinary!! I am particular about Birria and this was so good! The bean in the breakfast taco were such a key ingredient. The restaurant is quaint with only a few tables, high tops and a bar. While it was completely full during our meal, it wasn't too loud either. I went with my daughter and really enjoyed this place but she said the dinner tacos are even better! I guess I had better try those too!! read more

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Excellent tacos. Crispy, tender meat and fish. The guac was fantastic, fresh and flavorful, a must order in my opinion. The ordering on your phone is seamless and food is promptly delivered. The inside is clean and modern. Nothing fancy. The service was excellent and quick. Not busy on a Wednesday for lunch. Easily grabbed a table. And that's the thing, this place should be WAY busier than it is. The food is divine, and should be celebrated as one of the best taco joints in Denver. read more

OMG, tacos in my neighborhood! And they even have a vegan taco. But the highlight for me as a newish mom is that they were kid-friendly. We were offered a high chair, one of the staff moved a chair so we could park the stroller, and they brought us a kids menu with crayons for coloring. The house salsa was mild but super tasty. My daughter loved it. In all honesty, the drinks (though small) were better than the tacos. But we enjoyed both very much. The tacos were loaded and about $5 each, so we'll definitely be back again. It's good to have a reasonably priced eatery in walking distance for whenever I don't feel like cooking. The venue is smaller than I expected it to be, but I love the big open takeout window on the front. And the interior decor is cute, too. Do you need an excuse to enjoy some tacos and a margarita? Try this new restaurant. read more

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