Denver Mexican restaurants you'll love
Top Mexican restaurants in Denver, Colorado
Denver is home to gorgeous mountain views, wildlife, and excellent cuisine. Add some heat to your meal and order some Mexican food for your next gastronomic venture. Denver has a wide variety of both Mexican cuisine and Tex-Mex to choose from. You can differentiate between the two based on a few key ingredients. Traditional Mexican food uses chile pepper, cilantro, and soft flour tortillas while Tex-Mex introduces Tejano culture with cumin, cheddar cheese, and crunchy taco shells.
Enjoy the specialty salsas, chips, and queso from any of the fine Mexican eateries whether you choose downtown or a hole-in-the-wall diamond in the rough. With quality ingredients, recipes passed down for generations, and expert seasoning, you can’t go wrong with Mexican dine-in, takeout, or delivery in Denver. Enchiladas, burritos, and sopapillas are waiting just for you.
Top it all off with a frosty margarita. No matter the season, authentic Mexican tequila is always a winner. Blend it all up with fresh lime, ice, and simple syrup and all you need now is some salt on the rim. Enjoy all the best flavors from Mexico right here in the Denver metro area. From casual family-run restaurants to trendy new takes on Mexican cuisine, the choice is yours!
Must-try Mexican restaurants in Denver
El Jefe - 2450 West 44th
2450 West 44th, denver
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Beans | $4.00 |
Topped with cotija cheese | |
Al Pastor | $17.00 |
Local pork belly, pickled red onion, pineapple, greens, served with tortillas | |
Mole Enchiladas | $22.00 |
Three corn tortillas stuffed with El Jefe Carnitas. Topped with mole Poblano, crema and toasted sesame seeds. |
Tacos El Metate
2060 S University Blvd, Denver
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Pollo Taco | $3.75 |
Carnitas Taco | $3.75 |
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito | $3.99 |
Mezcal Denver
3230 East Colfax Ave, DENVER
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Fajitas | $24.00 |
Seasoned and Sauteed peppers and onions with your choice of Grilled Steak, Chicken or Shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, black or duck fat refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, queso, guacamole and tortillas. | |
Chile Relleno Plate | $15.00 |
2 Roasted in house poblano peppers, stuffed with cheese and smothered in savory Ranchero sauce, served with mexican rice and black or refried beans. | |
STREET TACO PLATTER | $15.00 |
3 of your choice of tacos, served with mexican rice and black or refried beans. |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Blue Bonnet Restaurant - 457 South Broadway
457 South Broadway, Denver
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3 Combo | $17.50 |
Choose three. Comes with rice and beans. Burritos, tamales, and rellenos come with PORK Green Chili. | |
Signature Tacos | $16.50 |
Choice of two tacos. Choose from Carnitas (shredded pork and fajita veggies), Fish (sauteed mahi mahi and fajita veggies) or Chili Lime Chicken (Chicken, cabbage, cilantro, and fire roasted tomato salsa. Served with rice and beans. | |
Poblanos | $20.50 |
Two fire roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a creamy sweet corn relish and choice of chili lime chicken, shredded beef, or keep vegetarian. Comes with rice and beans. |
TTW - Highlands - 3300 W 32nd Ave
3300 W 32nd Ave, Denver
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Pollo Agave | $4.75 |
agave-dipped fried chicken, slaw, Mexican chimichurri | |
Guacamole & Chips | $9.00 |
smashed avocados, chile serrano, tomato, onion, cilantro, w/just made chips | |
Carnitas | $5.25 |
crispy roasted pork, pickled red onions, avocado crema |
Barbed Wire Reef @ Edgewater Public Market - 5505 W 20th Ave Suite 122
5505 W 20th Ave Suite 122, Edgewater
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Crab cake Salad | $14.00 |
Mix greens, cherry tomato, pickle red onion, pineapple tidbits and Asian ponzu dressing | |
Rotational flavor | $4.25 |
Pineapple or Strawberry | |
Deervastator | $14.00 |
Machete Tequila + Tacos - Colfax
3570 E COLFAX AVE, DENVER
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Camaron | $6.25 |
Grilled Shrimp/ Poblano Pesto/ Avocado/ Mango Pico/ Squid ink Tortilla | |
De la Milpa | $5.50 |
Mexican Zucchini/ Corn/ Mushrooms/ Poblano Pesto/ Cotija cheese/ Hibiscus Tortilla | |
Barbacoa | $5.75 |
Colorado Braised Lamb Shank/ Avocado Puree/ Onions & Cilantro/ Poblano Tortilla |
Machete UNION STATION - UNION STATION
1730 WYNKOOP ST, DENVER
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Tinga | $5.50 |
Rotisserie Chiken Braised in Onion Chipotle Adobo & Tomato/ Lettuce/ Crema de Rancho | |
Coin purse Silver | $16.00 |
Fortaleza silver/ Cointreau/ fresh lime | |
Guacamole | $12.00 |
Classic Guacamole includes masa crisps & Salsas |
Bubu - Republic Plaza
370 17th Street, Denver
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Thai Bowl | $0.00 |
Ingredients: chili jicama slaw / crispy shallots / asian herbs / peanuts / toasted rice / thai dressing / cucumbers / wontons | |
Mexican Bowl | $0.00 |
Ingredients: black beans / cherry tomatoes / fresh corn / jicama / pumpkin seeds / mexican dressing | |
OG Colorado Bowl | $0.00 |
Ingredients: roasted carrots / quinoa / green chili / avocado / pumpkin seeds / house dressing |
La Loteria Taqueria
42 S. Broadway, Denver
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Barbacoa Taco | $4.00 |
Street Taco Served with Sauteed Onions, Cilantro & Limon on 2 Corn Tortillas. | |
El Pollo | $3.00 |
Roasted chicken | |
Carne Asada Taco | $4.50 |
Street Taco Served with Sauteed Onions, Cilantro & Limon on 2 Corn Tortillas. |
Machete - CHERRY CREEK
2817 E 3rd Ave #f, Denver
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Campechano | $6.25 |
Sirloin/ Red Chorizo/ Oaxaca cheese/ Avocado salsa/ Onions & cilantro | |
Pollo Rostizado | $5.50 |
Rotisserie Chicken/ Avocado Salsa Verde/ Crispy Potatoes | |
Quesabirria | $6.25 |
Braised Sirloin in adobo marinated/ melted oaxaca cheese/ onions/cilantro |
GRILL
el Camino Community Tavern
3628 W. 32nd Ave., Denver
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Coin Marg | $10.00 |
made with lunazul 100% blue weber agave tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, and agave nectar | |
Enchiladas | $14.00 |
three corn tortillas filled with melted cheese and choice of filling, topped with red sauce or salsa verde, lettuce, pico, crema, and cotija, | |
Taco - Asada | $5.50 |
citrus-garlic marinated steak with corn salsa, cilantro, crispy tortilla strips, and aji amarillo sauce |
Agave Taco Bar - Hand Crafted Tortillas, Tacos & Margs
2217 E Mississippi Ave, Denver
GRILL
Mesa Verde DIA
8500 Pena Blvd, Denver