Price: 3* Taste: 5* Ambience: 4* Service: 5* I went with some colleagues for a business lunch. We ordered Ed the bacon guacamole and the queso fundido. I thought bacon guacamole?! Well, bacon makes everything better so why not?! It was savory is all the right ways. It also brought out the nuttiness of the avocados. Great. Hot, meaty cheesy, you so? Yes, please! It was delicious and came on a cast iron flat skillet. Um hello, you had me at meaty cheese. The chorizo used to top it tasted house made. I ordered La Tampiquena and another friend ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos. La Tampiquena has Filet mignon, poblano chile salad, corn relish, mole cheese enchilada, and guacamole. It was delicious! The steak was delicious, the potato gratin was great, well seasoned and tasty. The mole was on the sweeter side with a very fruity flavor. You could tell it was house made and it really the enchilada delicious. The guacamole was great. I asked for the hotter salsa and they brought out a habanero salsa. It made everything sing! I would return again, and again. read more

Tamayo - La Tampiqueña - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Minura is a complete delight and pleasure. they have excellent service and food was tasty! Portions are slightly smaller than expected so don't share order your own entree. It was absolutely delightful and don't miss out on this place! read more

I was in town for a conference and this place was amazing! The chef is from Mexico City and everything we ordered was top notch. I ordered the carne asada with mole enchilada and it exceeded expectations. My friend ordered the pork and it was cooked to perfection. Make a reservation. You will not regret. Shout out to the kitchen staff and chef read more

My boyfriend or myself were invited to meet up with our friends for brunch on Saturday afternoon which included endless mimosas, margaritas bloody Mary's ALL to die for YUM yummy the cuisine was excellent. Native Mexican cuisine with worldly flavors quite different but yet quite tasty and quite fun. Each dish was brought out carefully put together and presented with perfection when we walked in, we were greeted professionally and immediately which, hi love we found our other couple immediately sat down and the atmosphere was amazing. The bathrooms were clean filled with amenities. The whole entire visit was a great time. I do recommend this place and I do give it Five Stars Special thanks to the chef for his wonderful Latin twist on this fine Mexican cuisine and to the staff. We had a great time. Thank you. ‼‼‼‼‼ read more

Had a date night here with my partner before going over to a show at Comedy Works and loved the ambience! The chicken enchiladas were moist and the salad had a nice variety of ingredients. The corn guacamole was delicious and so were the margs. I'd honestly come back just for the guac and margs!! read more

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Modern Mexican restaurant in Larimer Square serving delicious, elevated Mexican fare. Dishes are beautifully presented, drinks are strong, and flavors are thoughtfully prepared. I came when they were featuring Dia De Los Muertos specials, and tried the special Chile Ancho Confit and Braised Short Rib. Both were great with a little creative twist, although the entree is smaller than expected. Reservations are highly recommended. I tried to walk-in early on a weekday night but only had the option to sit at the bar, which still worked out nicely. read more

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Went here for a date night with my significant other and it was a great time. However, we did experience an issue I feel others could run into as well. The food was incredibly tasty. We got the queso fundido and chicken fajitas. The house margaritas were good, not great. Where things went south was that the queso fundido is essentially a massive tray of cheese. We were seated outside and the table was tiny. So even though we made pretty significant progress on the queso, our entree came out about 10 minutes later. We had absolutely no room to fit everything and so we had to do this dance with the server to move things, get rid of plates we still needed, stack plates and worst of all - the queso fundido hardened while we tried to do all that and then focus on our entrees. My recommendation to customers: Definitely go here, it was very good. My recommendations to restaurant management: If you're serving a queso fundido, allow your customers some time to get it down. Also, consider the space of the tiny tables outside when managing plates coming out. read more

Prime people watching, great service, & delicious food. That just about sums up our experience at Tamayo a few weekends ago. My husband and I came here for date night one Friday. We had to wait about 20 mins to be seated - not a big deal when you have Larimer square as your playground in the interim. When we were seated, we were able to sit outside with a great view of the square. Service was great, and they even had their 20th anniversary menu - which we ended up ordering off of for nearly everything. We ordered drinks - Marg & a beer - to start + the crab guacamole - so good! For entrees, my husband got the fajitas and I got the Camarones al Chipotle. We were beyond satisfied with our meals. It was truly a great date night at Tamayo! read more

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This place was solid. I've been told that's it is one of Denver's dining institutions on each one of my prior trips but finally got a chance to visit this past Friday. We were able to walk in and easily grab a table; which may be more commentary on the sleepiness of Larimer Square than it is on the restaurant itself. I was very, very pleased with the cocktails. However, while the food was most certainly tasty, I agree with other reviewers in that it simply wasn't rivaling the best Mexican food I've had in the area. Recommend going here if you want traditional family restaurant type vibes. Certainly a place I'd be open to going back to! read more

No one at the host stand for about 5 min. Seated and then no one came to the table after 7 min, so we left. Really disappointing. I would not recommend based on the service experience alone. read more

We went to Tamayo on a Wednesday night and really enjoyed our experience. The attention to detail from the staff was top notch. Our water glasses were refilled promptly and plates taken away quickly. The food was okay, but I felt my dish was definitely lacking something. My fiancée had the chicken & steak fajitas which were plated great and tasted delicious. I had a spicy shrimp dish that I wasn't expecting to come as it did. The flavors were good but it was a bit cumbersome to try to figure out how to eat the dish. The restaurant itself is super cute and had a lot of nice colors and natural light. It was pretty busy but they did well at tending to us and getting the food out timely. I would probably go back and try the tacos, but I wasn't too impressed with my dish. read more

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Bottomless brunch on Saturday is the way to go! Our table was able to order a bit of everything, which was a really fun and delicious way to experience all of the specials and flavors offered by the restaurant. Don't skip the bread pudding! We ordered two :) read more

The restaurant was decorated well and had a great ambiance. A tad loud, might not be the best spot for a first date. On the Tuesday night we went the majority of patrons seemed to be on business, though the restaurant was packed until around 8:30pm. The service was fair, though it was a Tuesday rush. The wait staff were all very attentive, but not very personable. The guacamole was delicious, but a bit small for $14. The chicken tinga enchiladas were tasty as well. We did not get a chance to try the drinks, but judging by the large selection we would have found a delicious pairing. Overall, great meal for the Larimer Square area. read more

Second time at Tamayo, and I'd say both experiences were a 4/5. Spark notes before the deep dive: food is very good and comes out quickly, pricing is reasonable, and service is friendly/attentive. The only knocks for me is it takes about 10 minutes after you're seated to get a menu (this happened both times), and the lighting in some spots of the restaurant are bright and fluorescent during dinner service which is a weird feel. It doesn't help that the joint is all glass/window walls so you really feel on display in there. Some of the restaurant has tasteful lighting, it's just over the bar and along the window where it gets very unflattering. My boyfriend and I got the Housemade Salsas, Crispy Tofu Tacos, and Carne Asada Tacos. For cocktails we got the Pure Guava, Queen B, and Ancho Chile Margarita. -Housemade Salsas (8/10): at $9, a great app to try out four very unique salsas made in house. My favorites are the Chile de Arból Peanut salsa and the Tomatillo salsa. My only complaint are the chips weren't very fresh both times we came, and lacked flavor. Also, the salsas are flavorful but lack spice. -Crispy Tofu Tacos (9/10): Amazing presentation on a wooden log, and super flavorful. The dish looks as good as it tastes. Note that the taco dishes are on the smaller side, they come with three mini tacos, but clearly well thought out garnishes and sauces. The tofu was crispy and delishhhh. -Carne Asada Tacos (8/10): Again, same as above. Small portion, but presentation is a hit and so is flavor. -Pure Guava (7/10): first time I got this cocktail it was served shaken over ice. The second time it was served straight up in a martini-like glass. The flavors definitely benefited from being over ice, and it got bitter and room temp in the martini glass. 10/10 over ice, 4/10 straight up. -Queen B (7/10): a good one if you like mezcal. Really simple ingredients (lavender, honey, lemon) so it won't blow your mind, but it'll be reliable and good! -Ancho Chile Margarita (5/10): we ordered this for some spice and were let down. Mostly tasted like a traditional marg. *If you're into pain when it comes to spice, get the Black Habanero Spicy Salsa with your food. It is hot hot, like you only need a few drops on your food hot, but it is GOOOOOOD! I would give this place 5 stars if it weren't for their odd system of bringing menus about 10 minutes into being seated, the strange fluorescent vibes over the bar, and some inconsistencies with their cocktails. Other than that, I will be back for the quality of the food and the service! read more

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This restaurant is supposed to be a high-end Mexican food but the food isn't anything special. The service is excellent, very fast to take orders and serve. The atmosphere is somewhat cold with large chunky furniture. We did have a large party and had no difficulty being seated and service was quick. The costs are high for the quality of food. read more

Tamayo - Squash soup. Too sweet! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing innovative food and a great bottomless brunch. Definitely recommend reservations on weekends. read more

Tamayo - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stopped by here for dinner with friends during a weeknight. My experience was pretty middle of the road, nothing crazy good or horrible. Service was fast and attentive. Steak fajitas were decent, especially coming out sizzling hot. I was expecting to be impressive a bit more by the ambiance but it left something to be desired. Think there are some better options in the area but have heard good things about their bottomless brunch. read more

Tamayo - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I ate here for dinner while visiting the area for work. This place has the best service. I was immediately seated by the very friendly hostess and the server checked in on me regularly during my meal. The manager also stopped by to check in on me. I appreciated this because my water was never empty and I was in and out. I ordered the chicken tinga enchiladas and they were good. Definitely on the spicier side so if you're not a fan of spicy food you might not like this. I also ordered a side of plantains and they were good too. The cocktail menu was impressive and I really wanted to try one of each. I was also impressed by the tequila list. Again, something else I wanted to dig into but decided I probably shouldn't. All in all it was a good experience. The enchiladas were too spicy for me but I'm happy I ordered the plantains because the sweet added some balance. read more

This spot is a great upscale mexicanish restaurant! Loved the food preparation out here - specially the shrimp enchiladas and pork belly tacos! We ordered the mango mojito- so refreshing and good! The only reason I am giving it four stars is because of how unaccommodating our server was - almost like he was in a rush to ask us to leave! First - he dint even look at me while I was ordering as if he was forced to do this job. Secondly, our friend was asking about substitutions and he just said we have other chicken options! PS we all can read the menu!!!!! Just expected better hospitality here. But the food is great! read more

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We were visiting Denver from Chicago and loved our visit to Tamayo! I'm still thinking about my delicious margarita to this day! We visited on a Thursday night, and man, this place was packed! We were able to get the last open table by the bar before the dinner rush rolled in. If we hadn't gotten that table, they wouldn't have been able to accommodate us, as it was reservations only. So highly recommend a reservation! The margaritas and queso fundido are a DO NOT MISS. So so tasty, and my husband couldn't stop raving about the special salsa they serve with the queso. (Insider tip: pour the salsa over the queso. You're welcome!) Because the queso is so big, we ended up sharing the tofu tacos and they were just okay. The tofu itself needed to be a bit thinner and was far from crispy, but the dressing it was served with made it pretty tasty! Service was good considering how busy they were. And loved the busy, evening crowd atmosphere. 12/10 would return! And cannot wait to! read more

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I had the braised pork shank and oh.... My... god that thing was insanely delicious. It came with some tiny sides of pickled veggies, black beans, and salsa verde. It also came with a few blue tortillas. This dish was insanely delicious. I'm so happy that we came here!!! The margarita was really good too and the atmosphere is really nice. I would definitely return. read more

Our food was excellent! However the portion sizes were very small, especially considering that this place was pretty expensive compared to other Mexican restaurants. It's very nicely decorated and again, my food was fantastic. Small portion and we had very slow service at lunch and it wasn't that busy. If you're trying to impress a date, this might be a good place, but you can get equally as good as food other places for much less money. read more

We ate at Tamayo for my birthday! We made reservations ahead of time and actually came earlier than our reservation, and were accommodated. The sidewalk patio is so cute and fun to people watch as we ate! I got a traditional margarita. We ordered the bacon guacamole as an appetizer (which was DELICIOUS)! We had the shrimp enchiladas and skirt steak for our entrees! Can't wait to return and try more on the menu! read more

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Great NA margaritas - I had my glass rimmed with tajin. The guacamole, chips and salsa were a good start to the meal. We shared the fajitas and they were yummy. Our server was attentive and the restaurant has cool decor and ambience. Would definitely visit again when in Denver. read more

Tamayo has a solid selection of mezcal and tequila to pair with their delicious food. Both the ceviche and tacos were fantastic!

We came here for a midday light lunch during their happy hour on a Saturday. We ended up getting the chips and guac, and a variety of their tacos. The chips and guac were pretty standard. The chips were thin and crispy and the guac tasted freshly made. I also really liked their salsa. The tacos on the other hand were very salty, specifically the carnitas. The slaw on top was refreshing but didn't help to aid the saltiness. read more

Tamayo - Chips & Guacamole, Carnitas tacos, Veggie Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here the other night with friends for the first time and will definitely be back. We started with margaritas and guac. The margs were fresh and I really liked the guacamole as well, even though I'm not generally a huge guac girl. The chicken enchiladas were okay-kind of dry. The tampiquenas were definitely the highlight of the meal but could have been bigger portion, given the cost. The plantains were amazing and cooked to perfection. Overall I would definitely come back. read more

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I was on a business trip in a Denver this week and a coworker recommended this spot. So, I went with two others. It's a cute place right Downtown, close to our office. Our server Jake was amazing, as well as our drinks. Guacamole was yummmm....had street corn, pickled red onions and Chicharron topping. Our entrees were pretty good as well, with the exception of the chicken enchiladas having a small bone in them. This is why I gave them 3 stars. The manager immediately came over and apologized and made it right for us. Despite this, the service, the meal and the ambiance was great. I'm sure we'll try it again..... read more

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Came for their brunch on a Sunday! I really liked their deal of unlimited food and drinks! They had a limited choice in foods, but they were nice portions that will fill you up. I had a margarita and mimosas which were delicious. My friends had a Bloody Mary and it was not the best so they decided to go with the mimosas instead. We were seated outside and I am assuming this is due to covid and the restrictions Colorado has on restaurants. They do need to work on keeping it a bit warmer, but I can tell they were trying. I think this specific day they were having some issues with their heater. Extra shout out to Brooke she was freaking awesome! She greeted us as soon as we sat down and made a few great suggestions that got us going with food and drinks right away. I'm all about customer service and this girl did an amazing job! read more

Tamayo - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My mouth was so happy enjoying the chicken tingo enchiladas. Great balanced flavor in every bite. Service was friendly and prompt. Patio was pleasant and relaxing. read more

I had dinner at Tamayo prior to the Pearl Jam show and it was a great experience! I was sat immediately - it did take a minute for my waiter to approach but I did get water relatively quickly. I noshed on chips and salsa before my Adobo chicken tacos arrived. The salsa was delicious! More on the creamy side which I thought was I retesting but so tasty. The tacos were delicious - avocado cream, red onion, cilantro packed so much flavor the the chicken in those street tacos. There is a great tequila selection and also margaritas. Nice happy hour menu as well. Set me up nicely for an epic show! read more

Tamayo - Adobo Chicken tacos, chips & salsa and cold Modelo! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

After a few other places were too busy or didn't seem worth going to we ended up close by and decided to give this place a try. They ended up being booked up for the night inside but were able to squeeze us in for an outdoor table. Our server was attentive and kind. Their location especially outdoors is in a great spot with a nice view. The food was very tasty and would recommend trying this spot for yourself. Try their chicken tortilla soup, different than other versions I have had recently but very good. Good portions sizes and reasonable prices for good tasting Mexican cuisine. Give their cocktails a try as well. read more

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Coming from California, the food here was pretty good. The guac was the star of the whole night. Had their elote version guac. It was a solid guac base with corn, cheese, and pickled onions added. It also came with their house salsa and alot of chips which they even refilled. Tried two other entrees, their chicken enchiladas and al pastor tacos. Also tried there rice and beans. Admittedly haven't had too many enchiladas, so not too much to base off but it tasted pretty good to me. The meat was tender and the sauce very good, it tasted like a mix of salsa verde and mole. It was a bit saltier for my taste, but overall flavor was good. The beans were great. Soft and tender, a hint sweet. The rice, nothing too special, they did add peas and corn to it. The tacos had a fun presenation but was probably my least favorite out of all of them. The tacos were too sweet for my personal preference and sweeter then the usual al pastor tacos you would find in California. But they cooked well, tender and soft. And the tortillas itself were delicious. read more

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AYCE brunch/mimosas is top tier. Service was excellent and the vibe was great. Our server gave us a bunch of fantastic recs. This has been one of my favorite brunch experiences to date. read more

Tamayo was always an easy and great place to take clients when I worked downtown. Given the renovations, my friends and I wanted to see the new restaurant and so we headed downtown where the bottomless brunch and we're not disappointed. The Huevo Ranchos, churro French toast, chilaquiles and jackfruit tacos and they were all phenomenal. The renovation is gorgeous. Glad to see a Denver original continue to thrive! read more

The service was great. The strawberry mojito was perfection. The sea bass ceviche was not fresh, fish tasted like it was out of a freezer. The sea bass had a toughness to it'. The shrimp enchiladas had a beautiful presentation but there was no flavor, and the shrimp also did not taste fresh. The Al pastor tacos had a beautiful presentation but was also missing flavor. The empanadas for desert were the best thing we tried that day. It had was fresh, warm, and the coconut ice cream brought the whole dish together. Would I come back? Probably not. I think each dish had beautiful colors and presentation but the actual taste of food, the freshness, was very mediocre. The cost of the food did not match the quality and taste for food. I can get more flavor and a better price for food at Chilis or on the border. read more

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Just "meh". To start: chips and guac were good, but I personally didn't enjoy their salsa. Moving to entrees: I ordered pastor tacos, which came out a bit cold, and the flavor was not what I would have expected. An incredible amount of red onion was piled on a tiiiiny (very dry) blue tortilla. The meat seemed like it was sauced after the fact, rather than being marinated as I have come to expect of pastor. The wetness combined with the dry tortilla equaled a quickly broken taco and a juicy mess. The hot salsa provided a little better flavor profile, but just added to the sauciness. Others in the group agreed their entrees were just ok, as well. I tried one other, and while it was better than my dish, it still wasn't very good. We skipped dessert and agreed this was a place that might be trying too hard to elevate Mexican food and misses the mark. Our server was very nice and attentive, so they do well there, and the aesthetic is trendy but the place can seem a bit loud. Overall, I wouldn't go back given the choice. read more

Tamayo is at the west end of Larimer Square at 14th St & Larimer St. They offer a large selection of Tequila's and Mexican food. This is not Tex-Mex which is heavy on cheese. I arrived at 3:30pm, but their regular dinner starts at 4pm. So I got their reduced transition menu but the full range of drinks. I waited for 15 minutes before the server attending to adjacent tables said hello. I started with their house margarita (Monte Alban tequila, citrus, tamarine puree) for $12. Quite good. I ordered the Bacon Guacamole with salsa & tortilla chips, $15. Very colorful with cilatro & radishes. Very smooth texture. My 2nd drink was the Ancho Chile margarita with Ancho Chile liquor, $13. Nice & spicy. I got the Shrimp enchiladas, $26. Bright red guajillo sauce and lots of shrimp. Other than the wait to be served, great drinks and tasty food. read more

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I had two nights in Denver and I'm glad I spent one of them at Tamayo! I'm not a huge fan of Tex-mex but their modern spin on things elevated the cuisine! I will start by saying, this place is COVID safe! They're taking extra precautions and have plenty of patio seating options. My mom and I sat on the rooftop. The ambience is amazing up there! It was dark so we couldn't see the mountains... but the downtown skyline was still beautiful! We started with the chicken tortilla soup & the calamari. My mom was obsessed with the soup! She said it was the best tortilla soup she's ever had! The calamari was amazing! The citrus and cabbage slaw was an amazing twist! The flavors were profound! I never had calamari served like this! ALSO, the drinks! Christian, our server (10/10 ask for him) was amazing and made me a customized mojito based on my flavor profiles! It was delightful! Hands down the best mojito that I've ever had. Our entrees were also tasty! I was stuffed after the appetizers so I only had a few bites of my mahi mahi tacos.... but they were delicious! Nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection! All in all, this place was great! A tad but pricey but consider it upscale, elevated tex-mex. Definitely give it a try! read more

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Wow! Great food! Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Tips for success here: make a reservation via open table and check in as soon as you arrive to the restaurant. I arrived 30 mins before my reservation and luckily I was seated early! This restaurant is located on the corner of Larimer Square, right at the beginning of the street. Currently the street is closed so you're able to walk up and down under the iconic Colorado flags. There is a public parking lot across the street, but Tamayo is easy to walk to if you're coming from the Opera House area. I recommend the chips and house salsa options. Most had some heat to them so be aware of that if you're sensitive to spice. The fajitas were to die for they were so good! Some of the best I've ever had, seriously. There were no crumbs left at our table! The carne asada and Al pastor tacos were also winners! There were a lot of options on menu so there's definitely something for everyone. Highly recommend if you're considering a restaurant in Larimer Square! read more

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