Super fun place. I love the decor. The food was very tasty. I went for the cafe de olla, which I really enjoyed, and also got tamales, avocado toast and conchas. They were all very tasty. read more

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Legit good mex cuisine with great ambiance and service Their non alki drinks are delish and their street tacos are awesome Great prices Will come back read more

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We just heard about this place and can't believe it's been here the whole time. Solid spot, exactly what I want out of a restaurant. I'd rather come here than send $$$$$ for food that's not much better read more

We had the place to ourselves between 5:30-6:30 on a Tuesday night. I think they moved next door recently? We were served delicious, authentic Mexican food by a friendly server. We also had wonderful agua frescas-guava for me and my daughter and my husband got pineapple. I think his was a little bit better. My son-in-law enjoyed what he thinks is the best horchata he has ever had. He and our daughter are regulars here. (We are from a different state). Our kids recommended enchiladas, and 3 of us got. They included enchiladas rojas with beef, enchiladas verde (I got those and he let me try cheese, chicken and beef, since you get 3 per order), and enchiladas mineras, which have potatoes & carrots in them with a red sauce. I had a bite and they are surprisingly good! I think they come with chorizo but my daughter had them without. My husband liked the chile rellenos as well. Back to my order-I think I liked the cheese enchilada the best. All plates came with flavorful beans & rice. Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

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I "Wish I had remembered I reviewed this place. The standout memory? Expensive drinks. Non-alcoholic options like Agua Fresca are $5-$7. Tried the 'Birria stew,' which turned out to be a few chunks of beef in a broth similar to what you'd get with birria tacos--more like ramen without noodles or beef stew without veggies. Adding rice and beans might justify the $18 price, but it's hard to say. Overall, the food is decent, but $30 for a drink and a small bowl of broth feels steep. Plus they freaking charged me 2 bucks for a little additional salsa to their complementary one. Dropping by another star for that ridiculousness read more

Tarasco's - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing service, dishes found no where else in Denver and a small little gem! Ambiance is chill and local and don't miss out on amazing mole and huaraches! read more

Tarasco's - Bday treat on the house!! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been looking forward to trying out Tarasco's due to a few recommendations and its positive reviews online. Landing on 3 stars for the authenticity of this spot, fair pricing & great service. I'm sad I couldn't go any higher than 3 stars, however I personally felt that our dishes lacked flavor. I'll admit, I came in with a high bar, so I was expecting our meals to pack a punch, but unfortunately, neither the enchiladas nor tacos excited me. It could have just been an off day, but I was really hoping for more from Tarasco's! The hunt continues for that special local Mexican spot! read more

Tarasco's - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My only go-to Mexican restaurant with an extensive vegan menu. This is their bean/rice smothered burrito. read more

Tarasco's - bean/rice smothered burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a wonderful dinner at Tarasco's. The service was so friendly and our waitress helped us with recommendations - pointing us to two great choices. She even had the back of the house bring me a sample of the protein that I ordered to make sure that I liked it. The food was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. We got the mole and the street tacos. Our only regret was not coming here sooner. This is certainly a neighborhood gem, and we will be regulars from now on! read more

Tarasco's - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Absolutely hands down the best spot in Denver to get fish tacos and mole! Freaking delicious! Always consistent too. Attentive and kind service! read more

The food was absolutely delicious!! We are visiting Colorado from CA & were deciding on what to eat. Found this place...tried the quesabirria tacos, chicken mole in red sauce and the fried chile relleno. Everything & I mean everything was devoured! Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

There were a lot of options for GF, vegan, & veg, however the food was just not very impressive. The salsa and chile were a bit watery. The restaurant itself is nice and has good ambiance, and our server was very kind, but it didn't make up for the food. read more

Stopped by for lunch and had the carnitas taco plate . . . Simply the best version of that dish in all of Denver. Tarasco's has been serving wonderful Michoacan food forever. Gotta start hitting that part of town more just to taste that great food! read more

DEEEE-licious!!! Don't snooze on Tarasco's - Put this place in your restaurant rotation! read more

This place is authentic and great. Everything I've tried has been super great. The mole is killer. Their chips are solid. I'm a fan of their horchata. Printed to know there isn't alcohol, but who cares? read more

Good food. Lots of options- especially for vegans. Great flavors, delicious drinks, very good service, clean and comfortable - would definitely recommend read more

I searched this place up wanting to get a quality smothered burrito experience that was also vegetarian-friendly. This was clearly the right place, with ample vegan variations on the menu (though I got mine vegetarian with a sprinkling of cheese on top). Options were distinctive, and I loaded up. My burrito was quite beautiful, and the sauce elevated the array of plant-based ingredients inside. A chocolate corn drink delivered the promised mix of flavors. I didn't need to add a lentil soup, and while it wasn't fancy, it was hearty and satisfying and lentil soup remains an underutilized food offering in my estimation. This place was in a fairly anonymous suburban area but was brightly decorated inside. I could have ordered a dozen other things if I'd had room. read more

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This small Mexican food spot on federal has a unique vibe and many options for food Service was really friendly and warm. She gave us an introduction of her favorites and recommendations. My favorite dish was the quesabirria. The beef was very flavorful not to mention the soup for dipping. The soft, melting cheese combine with the contrast of crispy fried tortilla was amazing. The other dish with pork was not very memorable lax flavor, and the pork was dry. Displays also serves different juice with fruit purées. I love to come back and try other dishes read more

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After a long day of being outside, we almost went for takeout. We're so glad we opted for eating at Tarasco's instead! Being from out of state it took a minute for us to find the restaurant, which is set back in the parking lot and next to a dispensary. We were immediately welcomed and given menus. Our questions about leaving out dairy were answered. And though we both ended up ordering the same thing, no regrets! The special, enchiladas con morisqueta, was amazing. A little bit of spice and a lot of food. Our drinks--the James Bond and a limon fresca--were also perfect. The restaurant is fairly small with four booths and a few small tables. The bathroom, a gender neutral single stall, was clean. And overall we felt comfortable and enjoyed our time and the service! read more

It's a cozy little spot of south federal with booths and tables. The food is authentic and made fresh. The service is quick and just right. We had street tacos and a chicken quesadilla on this visit but we have done take out here on previous occasions and the food was delicious. It's small but the menu is broad and the tastes are amazing. Highly recommended and easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. read more

Tarasco's - Chicken street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Lovely hole in the wall , very unassuming but so wonderful. Food was amazing & the vegan horchata was scrumptious. Staff was very friendly & welcoming. Will be back 10/10 read more

Tarasco's - Chilaquiles & huevo's rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing food and service! They moved Nextdoor , that place is bigger and so comfortable. The service was amazing as always and the food was really good read more

Tarasco's is the ABSOLUTE bee's knees! Not only is it quaint and very inviting the customer service is immeasurable! Being a vegan and going out to eat can be rough! Especially finding delicious vegan options along with delicious non vegan eaters. Upon meeting Noe (the restaurant owner) I was informed that the ingredients used were sourced locally AND all made from scratch to avoid processed and GMO sourcing. The vegan Horchata, Elote De Tamal Plate, and Temptation aka fried plantains made my tastebuds do the happy dance! The carnivores with me loved their dishes as well! The customer service was above and beyond. The server was very knowledgeable about every menu inquiry and great with suggesting dishes. The values and integrity of this restaurant is top notch and can be felt everywhere from the food to the service, and even the cleanest restroom I've seen on Federal blvd! Noe and my server (I don't believe I caught his name) did an extraordinary act of providing desserts for my family and I to celebrate my birthday. I now have my absolute favorite vegan Mexican restaurant go to that caters to the nonvegans in my life as well! Being able to experience a meal that didn't sacrifice flavor and appealed to all of the people in my party made Tarasco's all the more impressive. Noe is an incredible soul who truly cares about what he puts out into the world and it's that love the resonates all through the place and food. read more

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Amazing mole! I had the enmoladas with chicken, which came with rice and beans. All were delicious. The chips and salas were really good as well. Super cute, clean and had very polite efficient service. Loved it' will be back again soon. read more

I've eaten here before, but I'd forgotten until I stopped by to pick up some takeout I ordered. It's been so long ago, I forgot what I'd eaten before. This time, I had the Milanesa plate. I love good Milanesa, but it's hard to find. This was excellent - I ordered with flour tortillas, and it came with beans, rice, onion slices, tomato slices, avocado slices, and rice. I added sour cream and Tapatio - very, very good. She had the carnitas street tacos and said they were good, 3-4 stars. Kids had the carnitas burritos and ground beef burritos, they both said 3-4 stars, but one noted that they wished there was something other than meat in the burritos (didn't see a kid menu for her). Good Milanesa (and the fact that they had it on the menu at all) gets 5 stars from me! read more

Everything I've ever gotten from here has been delicious and made with very fresh ingredients. So far, I've tried their torta, burrito, and tacos....mostly with beef or chicken. They are batting a thousand. I've only ever gotten takeout, starting back in 2021 during the pandemic, and through just a few weeks ago. Their consistency is a good sign. The inside seating area is pretty small, and a little cozy with tables pretty close together, but not too close. It's easy to miss this place when driving down Federal, because it's tucked back a little bit behind the building next door to it. So if you're using GPS to get there, be sure to slow down a bit as you approach it. TL;DR their food is terrific and definitely worth a try! read more

We've been searching for good Mexican food for a while now and we have found it! Amazing flavor. I had the Sopa Tarasca (bean soup)- my first time having it and pleasantly surprised with the flavor and spice. I also had the tamal oaxaqueño rojo- very delicious. My husband was also very pleased with the taco de papa, enchilada roja with chicken, and chile relleno. So many options for food- we'll have to come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Tarasco's - tamal oaxaqueño roja - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

8 years after my first review of Tarasco's and it still stabs out as the best truly traditional Mexican restaurant in the state. Hands down! After spending the last year in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, this restaurant is on par with the best Mexican restaurants NM has to offer. Tarasco's would kill it in Santa Fe! For the record, I have lived in numerous locations across Mexico for years, and Tarasco's is as good as the best restaurants in Mexico City. If you know REAL Mexican food (from Mexico), THIS is all of that. Truly traditional. Fresh, quality ingredients. And a great vegetarian selection that tastes great! If I were to go full veg, this would be my go-to. The Sopa Tarasca (Bean soup) is amazing! I expect I'll be giving them another 5-star review 5 years from now. Their sister restaurant, Khalo's, is just as outstanding! read more

My wife and I stopped by Tarasco's after attending a funeral service. To start, we ordered chips and salsa, and then my wife ordered the Mole Siete with Carnitas, and ordered the Huevos Rancheros. My wife fully enjoyed the mole and found it rich, complex, with the right amount of chocolate and spiciness. My huevos rancheros tasted fresh, spicy, and delicious. The chili was flavorful, bright, and not too mild. It seems meals are cooked from scratch, so there's a bit of a wait, but well worth it. The restaurant is on the smaller side, and the decor could benefit with a bit of updating. The service was fabulous and I will definitely be back. read more

Tarasco's - Mole Siete (7) with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great food, service, and cute lil spot. Love the menu options for gluten free and vegetarian restrictions. First authentic Mexican restaurant that understands the gluten allergy, and is SO delicious. read more

Delicious food, really friendly service, and great vegetarian and vegan options. Can't wait to come back!

They are so nice, and they have delicious vegan options! Yes, we definitely recommend it!

Love this place, been coming here for years. A wonderful place to get vegan options for me and classic Mexican eats for my husband.

Great food. We had a large order for takeout with some food allergies. No mess ups. Tried all vegetarian enchiladas, diablo shrimp, pastor plate. Chicken enchilada was very basic. read more

Soupy, excessively salty to the point of being inedible, and lacking fresh ingredient and flavor. Very surprised to of had this experience having based our decision to go here on the experience and reviews of others. Left this place feeling like we wasted our money. read more

I've been in search of a great authentic Mexican restaurant that me and my boyfriend will both enjoy. This is the spot! The agua frescas were so refreshing and actually fresh I got cucumber and he got mango. I am a vegetarian and they had plenty of options for me that weren't basic. I got the grilled cactus tacos plate and he got carne asada plate. both plates came with rice, beans, salsa, and a juicy lime. we practically licked the plate clean. I definitely will be going back, probably soon. read more

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MANY VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GF OPTIONS! It's not common that you'll find an authentic Mexican restaurant with pages of vegan options! Tarascos did not disappoint and on top of the great food, the service was awesome too! Can't wait to come back and try more platos! - authentic options from Michoacán - great portions - super friendly staff read more

Tarasco's - Enchiladas Enmolados (vegan) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is the bomb .com! Wish I could eat here more often. Been in a good handful of times and the food is always delicious. Service has always been amazing! I hope they succeed as a business long term! Hard to find legit Mexican vegetarian options but this is the place! read more

So far I have only tried the chicken enchiladas Mole after a friend recommended. This was some of the best mole I've had. L nice ambience, and great service. I will definitely be back. read more

Sone of best Mexican food on Federal! Juices are great, quedó birria my fav plus they are just great family owned business that cares!