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    Tacos El Herradero

    4.8 (37 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Craving some tacos..
    Nina C.

    Really needed a good taco place to make my go-to and i think Tacos El Herradero is it! It's not in the best area but its corner is well lit and they have parking out front, it's a small place but lots of themed decor and upbeat music. A few tables which were full when i got there. Ordered my food to go and it took about 20 minutes to prepare everything but it was worth the wait! They have a toppings bar with little plastic to go ramekins and you can take whatever you need, cilantro, onion, lime, different salsas. Then they prepare the tacos naked and when you get home you load them up, keeping all the toppings fresh. Amazing idea. The staff taking your order and friendly and working hard. Deserve a tip. We had 7 tacos and a quesadilla and it was about $40 so very reasonable. Sadly i didn't get to take any pics of the food when i got home before my family scarfed it all down. But we Loved it, will definitely come back!

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    John M.

    Thank you Yelpers for guiding an out-of-towner to this excellent hole-in-the-wall! I love a good breakfast burrito and they don't get any better than the $6 burros from Tacos El Herradero. Super friendly people, fast turnaround on the order and piping hot when I got 'em home!

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    Melany L.

    Tacos 10/10 Mesera 10/10 Ambient 10/10 Excellent and worth the try. Quick service and super attentive. Come here for quality!

    Taco al pastor.  I had three, but the one is all I could take a photo of because they were too good to wait!
    Leah P.

    We absolutely loved our experience here. The employees (server and cooks) were all so accommodating and friendly. They helped with anything we needed and recommended tamales when they heard me talking about them. The tacos al pastor were excellent. So juicy, with the right amount of grilled texture, flavorful from the marinade, and the pineapple always gives it that sweet finishing touch! Yes! And their home made salsas were yummy! The decor was a little lacking, but you're in and out very quickly and I would highly recommend ordering food to go after your meal because this place will stick with you and you'll want more!

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    Alvaro P.

    Los tacos al pastor con piña están muy deliciosos. El menudo es muy apetitoso y rico. La mesera es muy amable y tiene muy buenos modales. Se los recomiendo!

    I ordered menudo and the menudo had hairs of a mans beard i used to love coming to this place after this experience never going back. Menudo used to be so good something changed it doesn't taste good at all dont recommend this place for menudo

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    Casey P.

    Super legit hole in the wall spot. Best lengua I've had in Colorado easily. Awesome salsa bar. Just an authentic Mexican place like you might find in la.

    Barbacoa Taco and Tacos al Pastor Special
    Kelisha D.

    Saw this place on TikTok with the wrong name and prices, which I discovered once I arrived. They have .99 cent Al pastor tacos on Tuesday!!! I'm from Texas and have been looking for authentic tacos here in Denver and I'm so glad I've found them! I will most definitely be back. It's be great if they had pickled onion/cabbage too

    Carnitas/Al pastor/ Steak tacos
    Jeff V.

    Great authentic tacos!!! Street taco style, no frills just meat and tortilla. Condiments are on a self serve station Must try. I will be back

    Al pastor & Carne asada
    Adam S.

    Food is outstanding. I went out of my way to go back here the last time I traveled to Denver.

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    Delicious tacos complete with fresh toppings bar and flavorful salsas. Quick, friendly service. Definitely a go-to in the neighborhood!

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    Tacos were pretty good. Staff were friendly. Prices were reasonable. Wish they didn't use Styrofoam plates.

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    Breakfast burrito was soooo good (and large)! They also have the best salsa verde. Highly recommend

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    Super authentic and tasty. Everything, from the tacos to the gorditas and menudo. I have tried it all and have never been disappointed.

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    5 years ago

    Amazing pastor off the spit ,generous portions , and friendly service. This should be your go to taco joint in Denver.

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    4 years ago

    Best breakfast burritos!! There are many options around so we've tried several, and we keep coming back to these guys. They're the best.

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    5 years ago

    These were some of the best tacos I've ever had. The people were also really nice. Couldn't recommend it enough!

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    100% recommend this place. The food was tasty. And the staff and owner were welcoming.

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    Savina's - Chile Con Queso

    Savina's

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    2.5 mi•CBD, Central Business District, Northwest
    •$$

    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.

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Sweet potato

    Alma Fonda Fina

    4.8(302 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Northwest, Highland

    You have to plan ahead to eat here. You need a reservation and they get booked up the day the…read morereservation opens. It's worth the effort though because this is one of the best meals I've had in Denver. My husband and I shared: - Avocado Margarita - Pineapple Sour - Camote Asado - Enmolada De Pato - Quesadilla Frita - Pancita Pibil - Ceviche De Atun - Callo De Hacha Al Horno Everything was delicious. My favorite dishes were the ceviche, sweet potato (camote asado), and scallops (callo de hacha al horno). I find it strange that people complain that it's expensive because it's probably less than half the price of the other Michelin star restaurants in the city. I appreciated being able to try that level of food without the price point that you typically pay for a tasting menu at many Michelin star restaurants. I was surprised that their vegetarian selection was pretty small. I'm not a vegetarian, but our vegetarian friend wasn't interested in joining because there weren't many options. We'll definitely be trying their other restaurants!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience here. I made the reservation online 60 days out as…read morerecommended. We were in at 4:45 as that was the only space available on the day we could go, and it worked out great. We got one plate from the happy hour menu and the fun avocado margarita and the old fashioned were fine cocktails. The margarita was a popular item, quite a few tables had them. I'll have to try and make one when we get home to Kona! Our server was Fiona; she was a whirlwind helping a number of tables, but we thought she was excellent and it was fun watching the staff behind the counter creating magical plates. Smiles on all of them as they worked like a team that knew and liked each other. And the plates they made were indeed delicious. I won't drill down on what we had, everyone will choose their own favorites by the end of their meal. One of our criteria when travelling is to find unique dining experiences, and this hit the mark in every way. We left after five plates and cocktails with smiles and satisfaction. While I've seen some reviews point out it was expensive, I don't feel it was overpriced for what they offer. I'd recommend this to anyone and it was an easy uber from our hotel. Mahalo.

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Bar seating where we could enjoy seeing the chefs working hard to make our dishes

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    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina - Enchiladas

    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 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.

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    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina - Tres Leches Cake

    Tres Leches Cake

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    Tacos El Herradero - mexican - Updated October 2026

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