Tacos Chano

Checked this place out on a whim cuz we were visiting from out of state and in the mood for Mexican…read morefood. Pulled up to a very unassuming orange building and ended up in an adorable, homey spot with an amazing, authentic meal served by a gracious, wonderful host. Order at the counter in English, Spanish, or a combination of the two. We got some pastor and asada quesadillas and tacos and thoroughly enjoyed all of the above. We ordered more to take to go. Highly recommend to anyone in the Denver area

Very good tacos. The al pastor and Barbacoa were amazing. Very, very friendly people.read more

8.2 mi•Highland, Northwest

Dining room in the back.

Chiles Toreados

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Food menu (Grill, Hot Pot, Favorites, soft tacos

Taqueria La Familia

4.7(534 reviews)

Wonderful! They were full inside, so they set us up at a table outside beneath a tree. The…read morecomplementary chips and chile were a great starter. We had the green chile plate and the five taco platter with bison and lengua, with guacamole on top. My only quibble is that the bison needed more seasoning, it was a bit gamey like hamburger meat. The guac serving was generous and the corn tortillas were good. The chile was the best version of this dish that I've had. The staff were extremely attentive and kept our water full in the 90 degree heat. Food came out super fast. Price was very reasonable for the area.

Really terrific bison enchiladas. Nice people and fun spot. Would come back any day. The tacos were…read moregood too. Also the mild salsa was great.

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Kikés Red Tacos

4.4(329 reviews)

7.9 mi•Northwest

I had heard about this place. I just moved in a few minutes away and decided to come try it at…read morelunch-- I'm so glad I did. It's absolutely authentic, but with an elevated menu that really delivers. We got the chip trio, but you almost wouldn't need it since they have a full salsa bar, including endless pico de gallo and sour cream. But the chips are thick and crunchy and delicious. I tried the taco de birria de chivo (goat) and was truly blown away. The meat is so tender and seasoned so well, you can taste the allspice in it, which is perfect for goat, and so unique to Mexican food. I also tried the al Pastor and the Carne Asada, both were also to die for. I love how they make the taco have a little bottom and give it three sides, to help us fit all the generous portion that they give. They also have several different Agua Fresca's, that you serve yourself and get unlimited refills, including Horchata. It's amazing. I've already come back another time since.

WHAT TO ORDER | Kiki's Red Tacos…read more This one was a HIT. We're already planning our next trip back. Here's what we ordered: Birria & Cheese Tacos + Consommé -- The must-order. Crispy, cheesy, packed with birria and even better dipped in that consommé. Trio Dip -- Perfect for the table and a great way to start. Carnitas Quesadilla -- Crispy, cheesy and absolutely delicious. Spicy Margarita -- Because tacos + a spicy marg just make sense. And the ultimate review? Kid approved. My kids were literally drinking the consommé straight from the container. If that doesn't tell you how good it was, I don't know what will. THE PICKY B RATING: OBSESSED I'd go out of my way for it -- and apparently so would the kids. Kiki's Red Tacos Save this for your next taco craving #DenverEats #DenverFoodie #DenverTacos #WhatToOrder #ThePickyB

Cute bar setup at the new restaurant location on 38th!

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Strawberry Horchata

Venalonzo's Tacos

4.7(537 reviews)

6.0 mi

We went here tonight for the first time on our quest to find the best, fresh margaritas in town and…read morewill definitely be back. The street taco plate was delicious and you can't go wrong with the carnitas. The Burrito smothered in green chile was also fantastic and the pickled onions and queso Fresca elevated some different notes. Right now, the Venalonzo margarita is at the top of my list, only to be topped by the house margarita at El Camino in Missoula, Montana. Weird I know, but if you know, you know.

I can't believe we've lived in the area for 8+ years and just now discovered Venalonzo's. We have…read morebeen depriving ourselves! A no frills spot in the corner of a strip mall with great food, friendly service, and amazing prices! I ordered 4 mini kids burritos expecting them to be bite sized at $2.50 a piece and were shocked to find that I could only finish 1.5 because they were so generous. The chips and queso was also excellent. My partner also loved the quesabirria; he thought it was very flavorful and tasty. This place is a hidden gem in Centennial and while we want to keep this place a secret, we will be touting its praises for years to come.

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Quesadillas

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Tacos de Pollo, Catering style

La Loteria Taqueria

4.2(337 reviews)

4.8 mi•Speer, Southwest

One of the best places on South Broadway! The tacos are tasty, and so is the elote. The service is…read morefast and friendly.

It's one thing to add a to-go fee (.90) It's another thing…read moreto add an 18% service fee. But when you add BOTH of these to one take out order, it's excessive. I just started a job in this neighborhood and was excited about a local Taqueria but now I'm not sure I will ever go back. Feeling disappointed. That said, Baja tacos were super good!

The ceiling of the bathroom

Asada fries

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Pastor tacos

Tacos Selene

4.4(567 reviews)

6.5 mi

Fast, friendly service. Large, clean dining area. Tasty protein options. I love their Taco Tuesdayread more

I recently ate at taco Selene it's a little hole in the wall taco spot in Aurora and I really…read moreenjoyed this place. I got the house special fish taco and the chicken taco and a chicken sopes and everything was seasoned so well! just overall good cooking and their salsas paired very well with the tacos and they have a variety. We also tried the Jamaica drink. It was good. I wish the flavor was a little bit stronger, but I did like that. It wasn't overly sweet.

Condiments/salsa bar

Carne Asasda - Beef and Alpastor - Pork with Pineapple

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Los Carboncitos

4.3(433 reviews)

8.2 mi•Southwest

Absolutely adore this place - the waiters and waitresses are so kind. The food is amazing.read more

Good tacos and cold beer. We love the different types of salsas with chips also. Deliciousread more

6.2 mi•CBD, Central Business District, Northwest

Ample seating with exceptional service including the owner

Hot, more hot, slightly less hot and really hot. But all delicious.

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Torta Los Carboncitos

Savina's

4.1(2.2k reviews)

After living in the greater Denver area for nearly 30 years, it was kind of a shocking experience…read moreto discover a restaurant that appears to have existed for quite some time. Until today, I had never seen or heard of Savina's before. I accidentally found Savina when I was looking for an alternative restaurant downtown after I couldn't dine at an Italian restaurant only several blocks away (they had unexpected staffing shortage so they had to close it between lunch and dinner.) When I did a search online, Savina's was only a short drive from it. I simply wanted "food" so switching the cuisine from Italian to Mexican was no problem. I needed to do work on my phone so upon arrival, I asked for a table/seat that has outlet access. The kind receptionist then recommended I grab a seat at the bar. And wow! As I proceeded to it, nicely dimmed lights with great ambiance that spreads out all the way to the four corners of the restaurant welcomed me. That was when it dawned on me that Savina's was a high-end Mexican place. Mostly booth tables with some standalone tables in the middle. Wooden beams on the ceiling and bricks as walls, the interior is mostly brown. The very bar I chose to sit at is quite spacious. What caught my attention was the copper countertops at the bar. The rustic charms that were being emitted from it were elegant indeed. As the receptionist kindly instructed me to sit right in the middle of the bar for an easy outlet access, that's exactly what I did. The person in charge at the bar was Craig. He was most professional. His attentiveness was simply timely between the moments of quick conversation he and I had at the beginning. Their menu (for the kind of restaurant Savina is) is a bit small (at least that is what I thought) and yet I don't like massive ones that have food items after another because it causes me to be indecisive so for that reason, Savina's menu size was comforting. For a restaurant with this kind of high-end feel, the prices of the dishes were quite affordable. After a thorough perusal of it, I set my eyes on the Mexican Street Taco (chicken) that comes with three tacos, rice and refried beans. And as of this writing on 9/27/2026, the price of this dish is/was $24. Craig saw me put down the menu. He wasted no time to take my order and it thus was placed with the kitchen immediately. I had about 10 minutes to enjoy the complimentary chips and salsa and my freshly made decaf. To be frank, I wasn't expecting a decaf to be this good at a Mexican restaurant. I mean it was really good. It truly hit the spot. And somehow it paired so well with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was also well made. My plate came out just in time. And it was quite the size. But what impressed me the most was, of course, the quality of it. The rice was well seasoned with the perfect texture/moisture. The refried beans were creamy but not to the point where it was soupy, had lots of flavors with the perfect amount of salt, and were properly mashed. And the protagonist of the plate, chicken tacos were of a good size. Each taco had a good number of diced chicken in them. And the avocado pieces in the tacos were very visible. And they were perfectly ripe with no brownness. The sauce that accompanied the tacos was also notable; a good amount of kick is what I tasted and yet it was a controlled heat. It sure was a nice enhancer. I was able to eat only half of what the plate had so I asked for a container from Craig which he promptly provided. Like I have already mentioned, Craig's attentiveness was spot on. I have to thank that Italian restaurant that was closed (LOL!) Had it not been the case, I don't think I would have discovered Savina's today. From the beautiful ambience to great service to good food, my late lunch at this Mexican restaurant was more than what I could have asked for. I will have to make a point to go back and dine there soon.

Savina's was highly recommended to us by the valet at the hotel we were staying at. It was a close…read morewalk. The restaurant was not very full when we got there but it was early and it was filling up when we were leaving. The homemade tortilla chips were awesome. They had just the right amount of salt. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and my husband ordered the pork burritos. Mine could have had a bit more chicken but it was still delicious. My husband said his was good although they put too many onions on top (if I had to guess it was 1/3 of an onion chopped-a little rediculous). He also had a Catalan margarita that was tasty. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. He talked to us about how he came to Denver from the east coast and liked it here. Overall, we would definitely recommend Savina's and if we are back in the area we would eat here again.

Interior dining area

Chicken fajitas

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Tequila, neat with Cinnamon and Orange

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

4.2(1.1k reviews)

4.1 mi•Southwest

Haven't been here in a few years. Stopped by tonight for a margarita/chips&salsa/tacos and it all…read morehit the spot. Quick meal at the bar and I would describe the ambiance is eclectic elegant. Service at the bar was great... friendly bar tender doing his thing!

Sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you need a place that feels like someone is…read moregenuinely happy you walked through the door. Adelitas is that place. I grabbed a seat at the bar where the bartender was friendly and engaging. On a recent Wednesday at 7:15, the restaurant was packed. When I left around 8:30, it was still busy. That's usually the best review a restaurant can get. Loyal customers don't keep coming back out of habit. They come back because it feels like home. The all-day happy hour margarita for $9 certainly doesn't hurt. The second one arrives before you've had time to argue yourself out of it. I ordered the enchiladas with carne asada and their house mole. If you're expecting one of those intensely complex moles with enough ingredients to fill a pantry, this isn't that. Adelitas' version is comforting, approachable, and deeply homey. It tastes less like a culinary experiment and more like something your abuela has been making for decades. The carne asada was tender, the rice and beans were exactly what they should be, and every bite reminded me why comfort food never goes out of style. Before leaving, I made the smartest decision of the evening. Tres leches to go. I devoured it later at home while Netflix asked if I was still watching. The cake somehow manages to be light while completely satisfying. Don't skip it. Better yet, don't pretend you're saving it for tomorrow. Adelitas isn't trying to impress you. It's trying to feed you well, welcome you warmly, and send you home happier than when you arrived. Whether your abuela was Mexican...or Greek...you'll understand exactly what they're serving here.

5.2 mi•Capitol Hill, Southwest

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Tres Leches Cake

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Wild Taco - Govs Park

4.3(156 reviews)

We came here on Mother's Day, per my request. It wasn't busy at all and it's a cute space with a…read moregood vibe. Service was great. I didn't love the food though. I had the nachos, because they were on some list as being one of the best. The tuna was a bit chewy and the chips were a little thick. We had the fish taco and steak taco. Both were good, but not memorable. We will continue on our taco joint journey!

This place was great. I looked at their menu and really wanted a burrito but I couldn't pass up on…read moretheir tacos. Our waitress was very attentive and ensured our drinks were full and we enjoyed our meals. The restaurant looked very inviting and clean. The decor was really well done. I got the brisket, bulgogi, and the quesadilla tacos. All of them were flavorful and delicious. My friends really enjoyed the ahi tacos. The queso dip needed some taste and heat but all of the other dishes hit the spot. Definitely check this place out. You won't regret it.

Guacamole

House margaritas and salsa trio

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6 months ago

The food was delicious! It came out very quickly and it was so fresh! really great prices for quality and portions, the service was amazing, servers were kind As well. We sat out on the patio on a sunny day and the outdoor umbrellas were perfect covers on a hot day! Very great vibes/ music. i definitely recommend this place! read more

Justin W.

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I had the privilege of catering from Tacos Chano this past week and the staff went above and beyond to serve us. They were extremely accommodating and understanding and the food was amazing! I will definitely be coming back again. read more

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