I was headed out of Denver on an afternoon flight and I was craving tacos - but like hole-in-the-wall tacos. Not a chain. I found Tacos Selene via Yelp and I knew from the photos that I was getting something authentic... like in the back of the Mexican grocery type of authentic. I arrived and it was everything I hoped for - no frills - just deliciously tender proteins on warm corn tortillas with verde sauce (served in small baggies on the side). It was amazing. It was so flavorful and tender and the price point tempted me to go back back up and get more tacos. Do not expect endless chips and salsa or margaritas to your table in the tex-mex style most of us are used to... expect no frills *delicious* tacos with authentic flavors. Would love to return on next trip to Denver. read more

Tacos Selene - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Tacos!! I would eat here everyday!! Looking for some amazing and not crazy expensive here is the place!! All the meats are delicious and the sauces are amazing!! Carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, barbacoa y lengua!!!! read more

Born and Raised in Houston, Texas I will always miss the fact you can find a Taqueria that makes you feel like your Abuelita just made your tacos. Well that's how Tacos Selene makes you feel! While the Ambience lacks that warm welcome (you order tacos, find a clean table or order to go), the food is great! The Menudo was on point with spices and a little kick in broth and you can even order it with a Patita (I didn't)! The Barbacoa tacos were amazing and Sopas were also good! Beought it home and This was a treat for the family on Sunday morning!! read more

Truly a weak spot for me! The carne asada tacos are phenomenal and the carne asada quesadilla is soooo good! Whether you call or dine in, there is plenty of seating and it's a welcoming environment. Service is fast and friendly... and on most days you can expect a line, so call your order in! You can't go wrong here read more

Great street tacos! Reasonably priced, friendly wait staff. Not fancy, but if you want delicious tacos and a cane sugar Coke, check this place out! read more

Very authentic, the tacos are a little small so I recommend ordering more. The workers were very nice. Would definitely recommend.

I love taco places like this. This is my first taco place I've been to since moving to Colorado in June. It was pretty busy though. Cute little place. Ordered the al pastor, my go to and favorite. I love the condiments table with several salsa options and pickled veggies. The portion was much bigger than I anticipated. I definitely didn't need the 4th taco. I'd love to try some other options. The al pastor was 8/10 for me. I'd definitely come back. read more

Tacos Selene - Alpastor - Pork with Pineapple - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I was visiting from Columbus - my friend just moved to Denver in May. My friend always talks about how good the Mexican food is so I was super excited to try it! Since she was picking me up from the airport, she recommended we go to Taco Selene. Since it's a bit away from her place, she said she always makes an effort to go here when she out near Aurora. They have soo many protein choices, they have everything you can think of from chicken to carnitas to tripe. We both ordered barbacoa (shredded beef) Tortas and we ordered pollo tacos. Both were delicious, both had such amazing flavor, you can tell they put so much love into the food. Cannot wait until I come back to Denver and this place will be on top of the list! read more

Tacos Selene - Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Happened on this place for a late lunch and I was impressed. Authentic Mexican Street tacos. Delicious. Helpful, friendly cashier took orders promptly and moved the line quickly. Food delivered to my table in short order. Nothing fancy in here, just high quality, good tasting, reasonably priced tacos that are worth driving to. Nice salsa bar with several varieties from mild to hot, plus jalapenos and carrots if you wish. Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot. Try the home made horchata or a fresh aqua fresca. Great place. read more

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God was delicious and authentic. Service was excellent. Casual dining atmosphere was welcome.

I've never had anything bad here. Every taco. Every torta. Everything is perfect every time. This is my go-to place for my Cinco party catering because the price defies the amazing quality. Get the tacos. Get a burrito. Definitely try a torta. But they have absolutely my favorite sopes on the planet. That maza rules and I will fight anyone that disagrees! read more

best tacos i've had in denver. loved the al pastor with pineapple, the chicken, and carnitas. juicy and crispy. also love the free salsas on the side especially the pico read more

A nice unassuming restaurant at the end of a small strip mall spot with very good food. Tacos are the order of the day. Street taco style to be exact. Asada, onions, and cilantro on a fresh corn tortilla is my choice (more than one). The beef was tender with a nice spicy seasoned flavor. Other options are pork, shredded beef, chicken, and more. The burritos are also very good. Walk in, step up to the counter, and place your order with the friendly order-taker on the other side. A simple clean interior that gets the job done with both tables and booths and a small self-serve salsa bar. read more

The food was amazing and service even more so. Ambiance is awesome with rancheros playing. I had a tripas burrito with a taco de lengua. Recommend 1000% read more

Small taco place in a strip mall, definite authentic feel, likely family run though I haven't verified this. This might be a case of having too high hopes based on yelp reviews, but I thought these tacos were just decent. Meats weren't bad, salsas weren't bad, tortilla a little boring. I like that there's a salsa bar. I'd rank the four tacos I got in this order: 1. Carne asada 2. Pastor 3. Adobada 4. Tripa The carne asada was the most noticeably flavorful meat imo, and if I went back, I'd skip the tacos and try a carne asada quesadilla instead. read more

Tacos Selene - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

On a casual Sunday afternoon while out shopping. Came across this little gem. The service was quick. The food outstanding and there was even someone playing an accordion outside. A great selection and the salsa bar topped it off. Thank you for a great meal. read more

Tacos Selene - Pork burrito Salsa bar samples Pork and beef taco - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Authentic and delicious. The shredded beef was oh-Kay. The Al pastor was delightful. Full of flavor, not dry and well seasoned.

The food here is delicious. It's been hard to find what I consider to be close to authentic street tacos being that I am from San Diego California where Mexican food is the absolute best. So I would say for pretty authentic street taco in Colorado. This is definitely the place to go. They had a ton of salsa options, but I wasn't a fan of any of them but they did have these hot pickled onions that were to die for at the salsa bar. I also tried their bean and cheese burrito and I liked that it was whole pinto beans rather than smashed refried beans.... absolutely delicious! read more

The best torta i have ever had. Absolutely delicious! Great prices and staff is excellent.

Just ordered 6 Al pastor tacos to go. She asked if I wanted everything on them I said yes please. These where the worst tacos I've ever eaten the meat was so burnt it looked like the chef scarped up the left overs off the floor slapped them on a tortilla and sprinkled 2 pieces of onion on each. I was shocked seeing a lot of Hispanic people working there I was expecting the food to be so good. I'm embarrassed writing the review complaining about tacos is something I never knew would happen but this place for sure took the title. Don't worry the food didn't go to waste I gave it to the homeless people walking around the restaurant. read more

Looking for legit tacos in Aurora/East Denver area? Look no further! Tacos Selene not only has legit street tacos but it's set at a great price. I was tipped off about Tacos Selene by a friend who has been in search of street-style tacos. She's from LA so when she raved about this place, I knew I needed to try them out. I was finally able to try them out one afternoon and was a bit hesitant when I pulled up. As some reviewers noted, don't judge a book by its cover! This was clearly a locals favorite spot as there was a line to order and the dining area was crowded on a late Saturday afternoon. I was able to try out three different meats: lengua, barbacoa and al pastor. My favorite was the barbacoa--lots of flavor and super tender. I enjoyed the other two tacos but not as much as the barbacoa. They provide two corn tortillas with each taco which was a bit too much for me but does help to keep them sturdy and not soggy. The other star of Tacos Selene is the salsa bar--lots of salsa to choose from as well as pickled vegetables and garnishes. I can understand if some people read this and think affordable or cheap = bad quality but that is not the case here. This place is definitely worth the drive out to the East side if you're looking for delicious and affordable street style tacos! read more

Tacos Selene - Barbacoa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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What a delicious experience! Everything everyone is talking about and some. The best authentic and greatly priced tacos in Denver. Taco de Buche deliciousness. All types of sauces in the middle for your liking from spicy spicy to the Gringo not so spicy. Either way you like it it's the bomb. Two different locations and the service was great. read more

Tacos Selene - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This place is amazing. Small hole in the wall kind of place and if you're not looking you will miss it and you will regret you didn't stop. You can't go wrong, I get either tacos or burritos and they're all amazing. read more

Nestled in a little strip mall; Tacos Selene offers an authentic taste of Mexico in an unassuming setting. The homemade guacamole is a must-try, while the hand-pressed corn tortilla tacos are the real stars - whether you opt for the tender al pastor, carnitas or flavorful carne asada. But the standout dishes are the lengua and tripas tacos. With its casual vibe and commitment to Mexican flavors, Tacos Selene is a hidden gem that deserves a spot on every Aurora foodie's radar. ¡Buen provecho! read more

Love the tacos here. The cold salsa bar is definitely a plus as you get to choose what to add. The tacos come with onion and cilantro. The carne asada is my favorite. The last batch I ordered had a few tough pieces, but it doesn't bother me to spit out into a napkin. The steak burrito had good portions of rice, beans, and steak. If you can't handle too much heat, ask for no sauce or the mild sauce in the burrito. Above all, I like their service - friendly and happy. read more

Came here today while in a work trip. I try not to get Mexican food away from home because I live in California but I was dying for some tacos. I got tacos de asada, carnitas sand al pastor and a Al pastor sope. The tacos were good but they were a little skimpy on the meat. The habanero salsa is my favorite! The sopa was awesome and one of the best I have had! I would have given 4 stars and I would definitely go back but I knocked a star down because the tables were dirty and there was a homeless person sitting inside the restaurant and randomly laughed loud which made it a little uncomfortable. Granted it was raining and he was just getting out of the rain, but still. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover, outside is a bit iffy, inside is the basic Mexican fast food like ambiance. So don't go there because you want to be bougie, go there for the food! It's authentic, it's delicious, it's how it is supposed to be. Salsas are fantastic and spicy. Service was quick and attentive. Prices are reasonable and comparable to a food truck I regularly visit back home. Restaurant had a lot of Mexican patrons, staff was Mexican, definitely go there if you want Mexican! Food and ingredients were top quality. Carne asada was juicy and flavorful, pastor with the pineapple was so good. Felt like I was in Mexico, something I didn't expect visiting Colorado from Arizona. Didn't have any but the Menudo they serve on the weekends looked epic. You won't be disappointed. Maybe get the Carnitas if you can't handle spice. read more

Tacos are not the same they were awhile back ago. Quality has gone down and the flavor is definitely off. This is becoming more like sloppy or fast food Mexican. I love tacos and know real good ones one I see them. I'll be returning a lot less read more

I visited Tacos Selene to pick up lunch for my daughter, son in law and myself. It's close to where my daughter works and she visits often. I had heard how awesome the food was so I wasn't surprised to see a line in the middle of the afternoon. As we waited on the "6 feet apart circles" I noticed that they were very efficient. Orders were flying out as fast as they could take them and a server was helping the few tables that were seated in the dining room (with half blocked off). When it was my turn to order, they didn't bat and eye when I said I wanted 15 tacos, guacamole, and lots of their tasty pico. They also have burritos, sopes, quesadillas, tortas and weekend specials but this trip was strictly tacos. I will definitely be back for the sopes. We had the barbacoa tacos, pollo tacos and asada tacos. and all were great. I think my favorite was the barbacoa. Everything was so flavorful and the prices are so reasonable that you can order whatever you want and not worry about it. The staff was very nice and efficient and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Oh good grief! This place is everything! Authentic, flavorful, affordable. Yum! While this place may seem like a hole in the wall, the food is really good. This place is jammin' too. People in and out the entire time we were here. Lots of families and just people in general filling up most of the tables. This place is no nonsense, nothing frilly or pretty. Just be ready for good food. We got a carne asada burrito, two tacos pastor (one with and one without pineapple). Would recommend all of it. Been here twice, and will most definitely be back. read more

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all i can say as someone who is from south Texas where the best tacos are at is that this place reminds me of back home Meat is full of flavor my favorite were the asada tacos and the Tripa hands down best dont miss out so good make u wanna smack yo mamma read more

Pleasant customer service. Basic menu, great prices. I tried: Chicken taco, my favorite. White and dark meat chunks in a classic street taco set up. Carne asada taco, really oily and extremely fatty beef cut. No flavor, classic street taco set up. This was probably my least favorite and I had to pick out quite a bit of gnarly and fatty chunks. Beef barbacoa sopes, nice classic sope set up with beans, a sprinkle of sour cream, cheese, a slice of tomato and lettuce. Barbacoa had a HUGE fatty/artery looking thing in the beef. I removed it but the rest seemed decent and shredded. Yet it was also really oily. Sour cream and veggies helped cut the oil. I tried all the salsa. I preferred the verde and the creamy-ish looking orange one plus pico . None of them were insanely spicy. The other salasas had a fairly bland, slightly watery taste to them. The smoky green salsa was okay. For an almost 5 star place, I was expecting good quality meat and this wasn't what I found. I would probably try other taco shops in the area before returning, but I did really like my chicken taco and might visit again if I'm nearby just for that and to try the other meats. read more

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My aunt and I stopped by after our flight into Denver. We were starving and decided to get tacos. I'm so glad we decided to stop here. The food was amazing, service was friendly, music was very nice. Would go again read more

This place is just ok. I was really hoping for better tacos. The best part of this place is their salsa bar. They have lots of salsas you can sample from medium to XHOT. I enjoyed the pastor one better than their chicken ones. Lacked seasoning and they were pretty small. They also don't have any other menu items. No chips or salsa, queso, nothing. read more

I wish I had pictures of the food we ordered, but I hope this review will suffice. This place is amazing!!! Everything we ordered was amazing, and the Asada tacos were the best I have ever eaten in my life! The horchata was delicious, and the rice and beans were so tasty. I wish I lived in town and could come here every week. I don't know when, but I will be back! Until then I will dream about their delicious food. read more

Holy FCK. This place is legit! Husband wanted to eat out for dinner and wanted something different and found Tacos Selene! Hallelujah! I love me some street tacos and nowadays they're a rip off but not at Tacos Selene! A buck fifty for a delicious scrumptious street taco! We tried the carne asada, barbacoa, al pastor, and the adobada- AMAZING *high pitch voice*! The barbacoa was so juicy and flavorful - UGH I can eat 10 of those! My husband loved the adobada and al pastor- all were good! I'm definitely going to put this in my monthly dinner rotation haha.. *drooooooool*. read more

Tacos Selene - Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Sopes 10/10 tacos de tripa 10/10 tortas 10/10 and quick services. I'm not from Colorado but all the reviews did not disappoint. Staff was friendly and the place was clean read more

I used to work near Tacos Selene and came here all the time for lunch. It is the perfect Mexican restaurant in my eyes...authentic, fairly inexpensive, and and consistently delicious. I'm annoyed going to Mexican joints around the Denver area where 3 "street tacos" add up to $15 and they're just "okay". At Tacos Selene, they taste like legit street tacos and only run $1.50 - $2 a piece, plus they have a salsa bar to throw whatever you want on your tacos. Their burritos are very filling and pretty tasty, but their Torta Especial was one of my favorites. It's pretty greasy, so my stomach always had a rough afternoon, but its so good! As others have pointed out, the location and building is nothing to write home about. It has a very low-key, family-run feeling inside (that could use a little maintenance), so just remind yourself that you're there for the food. You know it's good stuff when there is often a line to the door at lunch time. read more

we were SO excited to try this spot, but our six Al Pastor tacos had No Pineapple on them!! read more

Tacos Selene - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Let's taco-bout how authentic these tacos are. Holy YUM! Visited Tacos Selene on Cinco De Mayo, and everyone else had the same idea. Waited in a 20+ person line, I had to see what the hype was about. And the wait was worth it. Every taco was was packed full of flavor, we tried a variation of a bunch of different tacos. The Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and the Tripe were my personal favorite. read more

Tacos Selene - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado