We are new to the area and had to try this place because it's also so crowded! We were not disappointed! We got a table within 10 minutes despite it being pretty packed at 7 pm on a Tuesday. We started with the El Minero cocktail which was great as well as esquites and the salsa trio. The Macha salsa is SO good! The esquites was also really good. We ordered a carne asada taco, birria taco, and chicken enchiladas suizas and enjoyed all of them! The carne asada taco was the least exciting so we would probably try something else next time. Overall, a great dinner, we can't wait to go back read more

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I love that Teocalli is mostly gluten free, thank you for that! It's a fun spot to grab food, and the location is great. As I've mentioned before (and I know others have too), it would be wonderful to see some vegan options added to the menu. I also ordered a tequila shot that came with salt and lime, but unfortunately there was so much salt that chunks of it fell directly into the drink itself. I probably should have sent it back for a replacement. Overall, I still enjoy the service and hope to see a few small changes in the future, especially some more vegan-friendly options. read more

Teocalli Cocina - House salsa and chips. - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Still a fan of Teocalli! This place *always* has a line and there's def a reason they do! Make a reservation - easy peasy. Our party was a table of 4 and two of us were gluten free. As we were looking at the menu, I didn't notice any GF indicators by any of the menu items, nor did the menu itself mention gluten free items. I was hoping our friends would be able to enjoy a decent selection of their delicious food that I had come to love. What a surprise - we learned that EVERYTHING on the menu is gluten free. Are you kidding me? Even the churros? Yes, even the churros. Chips and salsa? No problem. Our friends were so surprised and so very impressed. We ordered the pork shank (scrumptious), chicken enchiladas with jalapeño cream sauce (yes, please) and roasted chicken (tender and well seasoned). And yes, we shared an order of churros. Kiddos in a candy store - that's the vibe our table had. Friends literally impressed with every bite and with zero worries about having limited options. I was so happy for them and so impressed with Teocalli. The food was incredible - as always. Staff were wonderful and the place itself is gorgeous. Teocalli has a minimal, yet very tasteful feel. I love the live plants and beautiful decor. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

This is such a cute spot! It was absolutely packed on a Thursday night, and we are so glad we waited. We ordered, Trio salsa ( we asked for the popular 3 ) Mango habanero ceviche Oaxaca enchiladas ( these were good but too Smokey personally ) Carne asada taco ( it was too salty, we were so sad ) The fish taco ( fire ) The shrimp taco ( average ) Our server was soo so so sweet!!!! super attentive even or how busy it is, line is out the door! First time visiting Denver, when we come back, this will be a place to have again :) read more

Teocalli Cocina - so full! - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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This is more of an upscale Mexican restaurant that really delivers. It has a cool vibe, attentive service, and because of that it can get absolutely packed! The food and drinks are excellent, though, and well-worth a wait should you show up without reservations on a busy night! read more

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Returned to Teocalli and had another great experience! The shrimp taco and tuna taco made my day. Great staff and ambiance really adds to the experience. 5 Stars. read more

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OK, I admit it, along with hundreds of others, I am addicted to Teocalli Cocina, for many reasons!! Being welcomed along with my Service Dog "Pretty Eyes!" We always have a booth and Pretty Eyes is immediately served her water with my tea. DANG love be spoiled!! Treated with tender care! I was out for an adventure to another Mexican place, BUT GOOGLE made such a mess in directing, I HAD TO COME BACK TO Teocalli Cocina, I know where to drive, immediate parking and service is more than 5***** BTW: you do know the Chef here at Teocalli Cocina has Chef'd at a Michelin restaurant for a year; impressive. This time, the food was devine, yet I must show off my waitress! Here bedazzling BLUE EYES and Great Arm Tats!!! It is nice to be served with perfection and by a lovely lady. Pretty Eyes, serving Pretty Eyes - my service dog, she knows she is getting the best of life and love here at Teocalli Cocina I had the Enchiladas Oaxaca styles, with a side of tasty refried beans, I wonder what they add, seems so special, or it is the style of Teocalli Cocina which makes every part of our dinning pleasure, SIMPLY SPECIAL One last mention, the Bar is Full Service and Opened to the outdoor patio where all dogs are welcomed, plus food is also served. Simply a Great Place to relax and enjoy the pleasures of a well designed meal! Thank you Teocalli read more

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Great vibes, fun flavors and drinks. Came with a group of 8. Top favorites were: Guac Carne asada taco Enchiladas suizas Birria taco Also ordered Queso fundido - half and half opinion Pollo taco - good but not a favorite Ceviche - 3/5 read more

Teocalli has been an amazing addition to Olde Town. The decor and menu selections are great, and the best deals are during Taco Tuesdays and Happy Hour. They have ample outdoor and indoor seating. Larger groups may require some coordination so I would check if a reservation is necessary or expect to wait a bit. Staffing can be hit or miss. I've come an hour before closing and they will start to not seat folks even when tables are open. I think some sections are closed off. Food is great. Ingredients seem fresh. Guacamole is solid but the chips are thicker than I would prefer. I wish they were a tad thinner with more salt. Otherwise I enjoy this spot. You can select between street tacos or an entree. A nice pick and choose your adventure menu when some places are starting to thin down their menu options to three tacos or an entree. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Happy Hour chips and guac - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Funny as you get older stuff that use to make you happy don't and things you would never think make you happy do. I loved the ambiance of Teocalli....tons of families with babies and young kids....that makes me happy as there is hope for mankind. Great resto in old town Arvada....beautiful layout. Loved my pineapple marg...though it wasnt strong Great guac and awesome chips. I had a three taco plate and it was bomb....loved the shrimp taco ( so good), Chicken was unique and delish, and the tempura fish was also excellent. I would def come back...and so should you!!!! read more

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Pretty spacious, beautiful, open air, American Hispanic atmosphere restaurant with a bar. Beautiful hanging plants and decorations with some booth tables and outdoor patio dining. Very delicious Mexican fusion food. We got the Queso Fundido, and salsa trio for starters. A variety of tacos including tempura avocado, birria, cotija, and more. Also got the Bruleed banana split for dessert. Thr Queso Fundido is a MUST order. May even recommend one for each person! Great service, delicious food, and beautiful and comfy atmosphere. Strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Came here with a buddy. Wonderful outdoor ambiance! Service was super friendly! The food was the best part! Got the asada, fish, and pork belly tacos. Every bite was Fire!! The guac and chips were excellent too! That guac!!! Yum!!! Highly recommend! read more

I COULDNT BELIEVE MY TASTEBUDS. I GOT A MEAL THAT WAS A PLAY ON ELOTE, with tuna and it was absolutely delicious. This was Mexican food in fine dining style. They also have a really good happy hour. On my 4 days trip to Denver I came here TWICE. The inside outside seating is cute as well as their inside outside bar. The ambiance is all I could ask for and the service was great. The garlic rice is a must. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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If you are gluten-free (and even if you're not gluten-free, like me) this is a fantastic restaurant choice. I have several family members who are gluten-free including one who has celiac. What a relief to be able to go to this restaurant which has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The only thing with gluten in this restaurant is beer. The food is also delicious!! We ordered the chips and guacamole with several different dipping sauces. All of the tacos were tasty, but the group favorite was the Tijuana Style Shrimp Taco. SO GOOD! We ordered the Churros for dessert. They came with Dulce de Leche and Mezcal Creama dipping sauce. I don't think I've ever had better churros - GLUTEN-FREE churros! Our waiter was friendly, helpful and attentive. I liked the layout of the restaurant which was airy and modern. The garage type door was open which connected the outside to the inside of the restaurant. There's outdoor and indoor seating. Street parking is available. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and really enjoyed the experience. Wait person made great suggestions. Tacos were excellent. Had the fish, tuna and shrimp taco. The Teocalli guacamole, chopped salad and ceviche. read more

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I was completely blown away by the tacos here. So flavorful, just delicious. And I'm a taco snob, I'm not effusive. Definitely hitting this place up again. Many thanks to my husband for taking me here. Absolutely fabulous. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Pork belly taco and birria taco. - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The drinks are great here, full of flavor and strong. The queso was good but not jaw dropping. The enchilada sauce was so very flavorful. read more

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Reservations are recommended and with a packed entry I was seated right away. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and they were so good. I also enjoyed 2 tacos that were very fillling, the chicken and birria. We had one of the small cozy tables for 2 with lounge chairs. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with four kids. They seated us quickly and the servers were very attentive. What we swallowed: *KIDS CHICKEN QUESEDILLA: My two girls split this plate. There was a lot of food for them and even came with a side of cut oranges. They liked it. It was tasty, I thought. *KIDS CHICKEN TACO: My daughter didn't like this as much as the quesadilla. I think the quesadilla had more flavor. The chicken was like shredded rotisserie chicken but a little more bland. *TACOS-BIRRIA and SHRIMP: Oh boy! These were tasty. They birria had great flavors and the shrimp was delicious and not too chewy. I would come back just for the shrimp tacos. Service was great, atmosphere was fun. We'd come back. read more

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What can I say--the food is excellent!!!Tonight was our 3rd time coming to this restaurant--our first was at their Layfette location. Regardless of the location the food--all GF--and the service is always excellent. Our server was Sasha and she suggested the Blistered Shishito Peppers (so yummy) and the Bruleed Banana Split for dessert (OMG!!). My wish is a that Teocalli Cocina opens a location in Denver Truly a Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance dream resturant. My partner doesn't not have an allergy and he absolutely loves this delicious unique Mexican Restaurant! Thank you for never disappointing us!!! read more

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Amazing food! Located in old town Arvada. There are plants hanging around the restaurant, which adds a great ambience. We sat at the bar and had wonderful food and drinks. Very interesting flavors like the peanut salsa, that are original and make you remember what you ate. Can't wait to go back for more queso fundido, tacos and cocktails like the Prospector!!! read more

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Amazing food! Ask for the queso & chips! I'm dreaming about it 2 days later! Great service too, even on a SUPER busy Saturday night!

We went for lunch the other day and has a pleasant experience. The mango habanero shrimp ceviche was delicious. We also had the carne asada tacos, and an avocado taco. That needed more kick but overall great meal read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mango habanero shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The salsas were unique and the tacos were absolutely amazing. The margs were a little sweet for me, but still very good! read more

Teocalli Cocina - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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I met a friend for lunch at Teocalli Cocina in Arvada. I ordered two Pork Belly Tacos (Duroc pork belly, tamarind & chipotle glaze, pickled onions) and 1 Bigeye Tuna Taco (Bibb lettuce wrap, sticky rice, tamari ginger sauce, mango salsa). They were great. My lunch date ordered about 6-8 of the Pork Belly Tacos. We shared the Churros for dessert. The dulce de leche was the best! We had a really nice lunch. We hadn't seen each other in 27 years! The only buzzkill here was the server was super unfriendly! read more

Hit up the TC again today. What a great place. We sat outside since the weather was perfect. We had the sweet corn appetizer...mmmm mmmm good. Carne asada and pork belly tacos followed. A nice surprise was the happy hour special knocking $1 off the tacos. Sweet deal. We had Madison serve us (again) and she lights up the room (even though we were outside). Always smiling, always checking on us and she makes us feel like family. Now that we are moving to the area I expect this to be a regular spot. read more

Great set up. Friendly service. Great outdoor dining as well. The wait wasn't very long. I've been meaning to get here for some time. Happy I finally discovered what the consistent crowd is all about. I'm inclined to give this spot a higher rating after a couple more din dins. read more

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We visited this place for the first time and amazed right the tasty food options they have. We sat outside on a sunny afternoon. Every dish was made to perfection and service was amazing. We have already marked it to visit again! read more

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So amazing! I was recently in Denver visiting friends and dropped in here for lunch. It was absolutely delicious! The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance was perfect for a warm late spring day. I can't wait to go back!!!! read more

Great gluten free restaurant! Service is Excellent and the margaritas and food are delicious read more

I will fully admit I was avoiding Teocalli locations after an awful service experience at the Louisville location, until we stopped in to the Arvada one a few weeks ago for Saturday happy hour. Honestly it completely changed my views and we'll definitely be back. Drinks were excellent, I love that their margs aren't sickly sweet and syrupy. They were light and fresh and strong (I had a standard marg and a Paloma, highly recommend both). Food was also excellent, loved that you can choose your trio of salsas with the chips when you order that, and all 3 were outstanding. Tacos were great too and happy hour pricing was just the icing on the cake. Service at the bar was excellent and the atmosphere is great, this is the perfect spot to sit on the patio on a nice day. We will definitely be back read more

My sis-in-law was in town and wanted to catch some dinner with us in Olde Town. Teocalli was a great choice. We came in later on a Sunday and had no problem getting seated. The staff was welcoming and we had some great entrée suggestions made and background provided on the cooking style and chef. I couldn't decide between the Suiza or the mole enchiladas. Lucky for me there is a half and half selection where you get both sauces! Woo-hoo! I know that mole is a labor intensive sauce with many ingredients. This sauce was rich and smooth. The Suiza (jalapeno cream sauce) had a nice kick to it. My dish came with beans and rice which were very tasty. With my dinner I enjoyed a Paloma. That was a refreshing treat. We shared chips and some of their roasted house salsa. This was dark roasted with a depth of flavor I wasn't expecting. Overall it was a great experience. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Half and half enchiladas with rice, beans and a Paloma - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Food was amazing! The atmosphere is fun! Drinks were great. We are from out of state and decided to try this place out and it didn't disappoint. Not a long wait for a weekend at 5. I decided to grab a drink while we waited and the bartenders were fast and the drink was tasty. I got a couple of different tacos. I liked how you only get 1 taco so you can mix and match to try out the different flavors. My husband got enchiladas and they were fantastic. All and all so glad we stumbled upon this place. Would come back if we are in the state. read more

People often say, you can tell a good Mexican restaurant by the basics. Like Chips and Salsa. So, that's where we begin. Starters: - Chips with Trio Salsa ($9). The Chips are thick, crunchy, and fresh. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We chose: -- MACHA - peanuts, dates, morita peppers * X-NI-PEK - diced pineapple, habaneros. Peanut-based salsa that was unique--and DELICIOUS! -- AVACADO VERDE CRUDA - raw tomatillos, diced avocado. A very mild salsa for the Gringos that don't like the heat. Good taste! -- CHARRED HABANERO (HOT!) - charred tomatoes, habaneros. We expected a lot more heat, but it's only mildly spicy. It was okay. Overall: We enjoyed the different salsas, but the portions are rather small. The favorite is the MACHA. - Blistered Shishito Peppers ($9). A generous portion of perfectly blistered peppers. Taste and seasoning was on point! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Entrees: - Birria de Res ($22). Charred beef short rib, guajillo stew, grilled bone marrow, caramelized leeks, mexican rice, refried beans. -- Bone was large (about 6" long and 2" wide) with a good amount of tasty marrow. The Short Ribs were juicy, medium rare, and complement the dish. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (see photo) - Pescado A Las Brazas ($24). Seasonal catch, nayarit zarandeado style, avocado, cucumber, aguachile, garlic fried rice, black beans. -- The fish was large and completely de-boned, so no worries of small spine or rib bones. Sadly, the seasoning was mild and didn't really have a robust Mexican flair. It was okay. (see photo) Happy Hour from 3:00 - 5:00. The menu only includes a few items, but we chose the Salsa Trio and some drinks. It's a good deal. Also, the side dishes of rice, beans, and small tortillas is a nice addition. Service: Attentive, friendly, and fast--even on a busy Friday night when the restaurant was full. Great employees! Ambiance: A busy place (5:30 on a Friday night), with good background music and nice, dark color decor. It's lively and you will feel welcome. Overall: We enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. I'm deducting 1/2 star for the small portions of salsa and 1/2 star for the Pescado that really wasn't flavorfully unique. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Pescado A Las Brazas - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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We were in the Arvada area and stopped by here for an afternoon drink and some appetizers. It was our first time so we seated ourselves at the bar. Tim, the bartender, told us it was happy hour and showed us what menu items were discounted. Then got us drinks. We tried the salsa trio. You get to pick which 3 salsas you'd like to try. We picked the Molcejete, macha and x-ni-pek. The Molcejete had a great roasted flavor and the x-ni-pek was a tasty combination of spice and roasted pineapple. We also ordered their guacamole. We wanted to sample their food so we each ordered one of their street tacos. Tim showed us which ones were their customer favorites. We tried the Carne Asada and De Birria. Both were very good. In general the place is deceiving. From the outside it looks like an old, somewhat tattered place, but inside it's clean and modern. The one downside to the restaurant is their parking. There are a few spots on the street close to the entrance if you're lucky. They've got a small parking lot of their own to the east and south of the building. But if it's busy, plan on parking a block north in the residential neighborhood. read more

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Teocalli is always bustling with energy and they have a fun, diverse menu. I got the chips and guac, pescado taco, carnitas taco, and house margarita. The margarita was delicious - well balanced in flavor and a fair serving of alcohol. The guac was good and had some kick to it. The tacos were a little bland and my biggest gripe (that knocked down the one star) was the portion size. The tacos are some of the smallest in the area. They aren't stingy on the protein (at least), but it's still a little small for a $5 taco. The service is always friendly and attentive. It seemed a bit busy, but our server was always making sure we had what we needed. I've sat inside and outside and they're both a really nice setup. Parking can be a bit of a pain, but that's all of Olde Town and not a Teocalli specific issue. read more

Stopped in for a business lunch on Friday. Got there right when they opened and was seated right away. The space is so bright with cute decor. Our server was attentive and friendly. I had an iced tea and started with chips and guac topped with chorizo. The guac & chorizo was a bit bland and needed some salt and lime or seasoning in general. The tacos I ordered were on point though. I had the De Birria and the Tijuana style shrimp. They were both flavorful and just the right size. I don't live in this neighborhood so its not convenient for me to go to, but if I did.. I would be at this place more often. read more

Teocalli Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

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Everything here was pretty tasty! Our server was really kind and fun to chat with, and the drinks were great. I love the vibes here, and found that it was a great place to catch up with friends. Unfortunately there is not much spice going on in any of the dishes or salsas I tried, which is a personal preference I guess. Even the habanero salsa was not spicy at all. And the side of rice I got was a little bland. Otherwise, it was still yummy and I plan to come back to try a wider variety of items. It's a great location in Old Town. read more

We went here for happy hour with some friends. We watched the Michigan basketball game at the bar. They have a great happy hour. We all had tacos and house margaritas. I have the tuna lettuce wrap taco and the pollo taco. Loved them both. Very quality food. We shared the salsa trio as well. They have very unique salsas. The favorite among Eve eh one was the matcha salsa. Our waitress/ bar tender was attentive and quick. Family friendly and chill vibe. We will be back! read more

Came with a group of three and was sat down immediately. Definitely one of the better Mexican spots in Denver. We got the guac to share and it's definitely filling. If anything I got worried about finishing my dinner. I ended up getting 3 tacos for dinner. Got the shrimp tijuana style, cotija, and carnitas. All were delicious, but the cotija was my favorite. The tijuana style is basically like a grilled taco, so the tortilla is crunchy, which is still very tasty. read more