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    Tarasco's

    4.5 (443 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Vegetarian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Enchiladas Rojas
    Penny S.

    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.

    Inside
    Christopher G.

    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

    Bday treat on the house!!
    Deborah M.

    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!

    Kylie B.

    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!

    bean/rice smothered burrito
    Ellen K.

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

    Mole
    Emily S.

    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!

    Budas Burrito
    John B.

    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.

    Quesabirria
    Joy Q.

    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

    Chicken street tacos
    Patrick S.

    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.

    Chilaquiles & huevo's rancheros
    Sam S.

    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

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

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

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

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

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Birria De Borrego

    Alma Fonda Fina

    4.7(267 reviews)
    3.5 miNorthwest, Highland

    Overall: Alma Fonda Fina lives up to its hype. It serves delicious elevated Mexican food and is…read morereasonably priced for a Michelin star restaurant. This is the Michelin restaurant that you go to if you like a more casual / less stuffy experience. Food: 4 Every dish that we ordered was delicious, but slightly on the heavy side without anything light/acidic to break it up. Perhaps it's because of what we chose to order though! Frijoles Puerco: This was a play on refried beans and chorizo. The chorizo has a little kick to it. The sourdough tortillas were delicious and served fresh and warm. Callo De Hacha Al Horno: The scallops were a flavor bomb served in a serrano ponzu and tomato butter. I'm unsure why the scallops were cut into smaller pieces instead of left whole... Enmoladas De Pollo: This was essentially chicken enchiladas cooked in mole so I was skeptical if I would find this dish worthwhile. They proved me wrong as this was one of the best dishes of the night. The mole was flavorful, not too heavy, and the chicken enchilada was so well cooked. Birria De Borrego: The lamb shank was cooked until it was fork tender. After taking it apart, wrap it in a fresh and warm tortilla with refried corn beans and salsa. The lamb was well cooked and made for a good balanced bite, but it did feel special. Service: 5 We set at the chef table and was able to watch as they finished and plated each dish. The chef was attentive without being overbearing/annoying and we had a good conversation with him. Food came out at a good pace. Ambiance: 5 The restaurant is small and cozy. It didn't feel stifling or pretentious as other fine dining restaurants can sometimes feel. This would be perfect for a date or dinner with friends.

    Waited 60 days for this reservation, and even still, I could only get in at 9pm on a Monday…read more BUT, I will say, I thought it was worth the wait. Others in my party might not have felt that way. But nonetheless they enjoyed the entire experience. It felt like everything we ate (at first) was pretty spicy. But by the end, the spice level was coming down. Some of the highlights, the sweet potato, the sourdough tortilla with the chorizo burrito. The scallops. The cod. The birria. The mushroom quesadilla. So, pretty much all of it! I enjoyed everything that I ate! I'm interested to come back for happy hour, since they have a few different plates on that menu. For dinner, I'll keep it reserved for special occasions. Try and get a reservation, I think you'll enjoy yourself, if you appreciate craft cuisine. Good job, Alma Fonda Fina Team!

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    Taqueria La Familia - Taco Plate Carne Asada

    Taqueria La Familia

    4.7(523 reviews)
    3.7 miHighland, Northwest
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    Menu as of 12/7/2025 We went out on a whim after returning…read moreour rental car and driving back into town. My husband and I were super hungry. Looking at taco places, I went with something close by to our location and found this hidden gem. Nestled away on a small street corner of Clay Street and 32nd Ave. parking can be scarce, but I'm sure with the right time and a little bit of walking you will find and manage your way here. Outside the restaurant, they have a small seating area which now is winter too cold to enjoy, but I'm sure in the spring and summer and fall time is super enjoyable. The inside, though a little bit tiny and no cozier than going to your mom's house and expecting a family Filled living room/Kitchen. We went down and greeted by three smiling faces. We already looked at the photos online and knew we want tacos so opted with the chicken tacos and Carne Asada taco plates. The tacos place option came with 5 tacos with up to 2 choices of meats the ratio would be 2:3 .. freshly mashed guacamole made in front of you or freshly sliced avocado.. In the pictures I listed you will find each chicken and Carne Asada options. Both slow pictures missing two tacos because we devoured them as soon as we got into the truck. Their street tacos are heavenly! Chicken option was all chicken breast super juicy grilled to perfection five tacos on a plate another two tacos missing because my husband and I devoured it. This plate came we asked it with the guacamole option instead of fresh avocado. The carne asada was just FULL of flavor and the fresh avocado slices with green tomatillo salsa SLAPPED.. the tortillas are super soft and tears from how fresh the flour tortillas were!! Definitely a place to sit and eat there to enjoy the hot food. I'm originally from SoCal and a heavily populated Latinos with amazing tacos and food.. Taqueria La Familia passed the bar high!! We can't wait to come back and try other options and will update pictures and review then!

    Authentic little Mexican taco shop. There is nothing fancy about this place, just tasty cheap tacos.read more

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    Pancho Poncho

    4.6(83 reviews)
    2.6 miCapitol Hill, Southwest

    Went in with very mid expectations after being disappointed by other trendy Mexican places (looking…read moreat you, Senor Bear) and were actually blown away. Service was excellent, and the food was lowkey incredible. We shared the small elote dip (elote is always a hit) + ribeye + marisco molcajete, and downed almost the entire basket of chips + salsa (husband even needed some of that green sauce to go and they delivered). We ended up also ordering churros to go (easily reheated in the microwave, who knew) and this was like, the first time I've ever *truly* raved about churros (I think because this time they were really dense, which I loved). We alsooo didn't realize that Sunday was all-day happy hour, so some cheap (and very strong) margs didn't hurt either. Will absolutely be back!

    Great place to meet up with friends, bring out of towners or even take the edge off at the end of…read morethe day. Weekends (including Fridays) get busy so I would recommend reservations. Service is top notch and our Friday night here was met with explanations of menu items, drink recommendations and even food recommendations. Our waitress kept an eye on our table even when the happy hour and evening crew started filling the place. My ground beef enchiladas were really good but the leftovers really shined! The flavors set in nicely and reminded me of the wonderful time the previous night. I would certainly return!

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    Pancho Poncho - Elote skillet

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    Ni Tuyo - Street corn

    Ni Tuyo

    4.6(187 reviews)
    3.5 miSoutheast
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    Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.

    Went here for my birthday and had a good time!…read more The prickly pear margarita was really good! We enjoyed the elote and guacamole. For the price, we didn't get very much guacamole but it was good, as was the elote! The pork belly tacos were very good but the tortillas were too small for the amount of filling. The molcajete was good but I'm not sure we would get it again. Overall, a solid spot for a nice dinner.

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    Tamayo - Tamayo dining room

    Tamayo

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    3.0 miLodo, Northwest
    $$$

    My friend and I were walking around Larmier Square on a Saturday looking for a brunch spot and came…read moreacross Tamayo. We walked in to find it pretty well occupied around noon, but still with some empty tables. We were seated right away. The decor was lovely. It was primarily natural, earthy tones, with succulents, and a big pop of color with bright murals above the bar, creating a warm glow. I was vaguely familiar with Chef Richard Sandoval due to his brief appearance on Top Chef, but didn't know too much about his cuisine. The brunch has a really fun and original idea in that you can order bottomless small plates for $42 per person or bottomless food and drinks for $59 in person, with a two-hour limit. I would have loved to try that, but we had a lot of plans that day so opted for the à la carte menu. I chose a mimosa and my friend chose a michelada. for our drinks We shared the ceviche. I ordered the chicken tinga enchiladas, while my friend ordered the fish tacos. We shared all of the food. The ceviche was excellent, flavorful and fresh. I enjoyed the enchiladas. The portion was generous. I wasn't too fond of the tacos. There was nothing wrong with them, aside from the fact that I don't like breaded fish, but they just didn't have a ton of flavor. I will say service started strong, but then fell off a bit. Our server and food runner were friendly, but it was hard to get extra utensils when we needed them. All in all, it was a great brunch spot. If I were in town again, I would definitely be tempted to try the bottomless brunch.

    3.5 stars. Service was great. Parking is typical for Downtown. My friend and I made a reservation…read morefor a Tuesday evening right before seeing a show at one of the DCPA theaters. My favorite dish was probably the Bonito Guacamole. It was hard to tell from looking at the menu what was guacamole and what was salsa, based on the header. We shared the Quesabirria and got our own tacos. I ordered Carne Asada. I did like the Quesabirria but found the Asada to be tough and dry. That's unfortunate. We didn't have room for dessert, but the margaritas were decent. I'm curious about a few other things on their menu so might try again - especially for happy hour!

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