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Category: Table Talk
Posted: October 26, 2012 8:00 AM
Tags: the Rio Grande, tacos, Pinche Tacos T/aco, Margs Taco Bistro, Bon Appétit, Black Crow, 20 days of giveaways
New: T/aco
The once lowly street taco is enjoying its day. (For proof, look to Pinche Tacos on Colfax, which landed on our 25 Best Restaurants list and was named one of the 50 best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appétit magazine.) Downtown diners hungry for the street eat flock to Margs Taco Bistro on Wynkoop or Black Crow (the Rio Grande's answer to the food truck) on Blake. And two weeks ago, virtually across the street from the food truck, T/aco opened in the space once occupied by 8 Rivers.
T/aco, which also has a Boulder location, devotes almost its entire menu to the palm-size snack—and the pliable, nicely griddled tortillas alone are worth a visit. Fillings range from basic (steak) to more interesting (seared ahi or beef tongue). When I visited, I ordered the chicken mole, the carnitas, and the tongue (all pictured, from left). The chicken was the most successful: The earthy green mole sauce was deeply flavored, a telltale sign that the kitchen was patient enough to allow the painstakingly slow cooking process work its magic. And the toppings—chipotle salsa, shredded cabbage, crumbled Cotija cheese, and toasted pepitas—were all fresh and in proportion.
Tip: Don't miss the salsas, especially the salsa verde and the fiery habanero. On the recommendation of my server, I mixed the fresh tomato (which was essentially puréed tomatoes) with the habanero to tame the heat and deepen the flavor.
1550 Blake St., 303-623-0330
—Photo by Rachel Nobrega
THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
Loco for Tacos!
Submitted by alifred on Fri, 2012-10-26 09:58.
I never used to like tacos growing up (perhaps--sorry Mom!--it was the way they were made). But since I've tried real tacos, I'm a convert. Can't wait to try these great suggestions. Thanks, 5280!
Ta-co
Submitted by montybrogan on Fri, 2012-10-26 09:26.
Love me some T/aco! Also shout out to Margs, doing it right!
Two T/aco locations ? Too awesome
Submitted by SNabers0516 on Fri, 2012-10-26 09:08.
I just saw a groupon for the one in Boulder but don't get up there on a regular basis so its great to know there is now one right downtown Denver. Pinche's is around the corner from our house and we love it, but you can never have too many taco options :)
Love the Tip!
Submitted by amyfromohinco on Fri, 2012-10-26 09:04.
The Salsas sound amazing! Can't wait to go!
holy tacos!!!
Submitted by dmclough on Fri, 2012-10-26 08:59.
t/aco = best thing that's happened to lodo in a long time!
A Taco Stand I Actually Want To Hang Around In
Submitted by elizahleigh on Fri, 2012-10-26 08:27.
I've never understood why people think that Taco Bell is all that and a bagga chips -- the food is kind of limp and nondescript. While T/aco's fare has a far higher price point, some edibles are well worth coughing up the cash for. After perusing this eatery's offerings, it seems well worth the ka-ching -- plus I love the little "extras" like toasted pepita seeds and cotija :)
Pinche is Fab
If this new spot's half as amazing as Pinche, Boulder's in for quite a treat. Thanks for the tip!
Bueno !!
Thanks for the reminder for Pinche. I've been wanting to go !!
Great standing up and sitting down
Civic Center eats was the best place to catch the truck on the lunch hour every Tuesday & Thursday.
Getting down to Colfax & York is a reasonable trip to make when I really need some damn tacos.
T/aco's
sounds interesting
Burning my little black book (of tacos)
Burning my little black book (of tacos)
new
Absolutely Delicious!
T/aco
5280 - thanks for all of the wonderful info about these great places!!
T/aco! Something new and delish!
Tired of tossing a coin on where we are headed out to eat - this sounds right up our alley with tasty salsa's!
Yay!
I've been jealous of Boulder for this one :)
Will travel...
.....for unique tacos. Will be heading to Lodo this weekend for sure! Many yummy flavors!
Salsa