Located in Historic Larimer Square, Tamayo is a chic spot with a vast rooftop deck with sweeping views of the mountains. The innovative Latin menu is carefully crafted by world-renowned Chef Richard Sandoval who is often hailed as the “Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine.” Savory & authentic, the upscale Mexican cuisine at Tamayo will make…
Beautiful SOL Mexican Cocina in Cherry Creek North offers a creative take on traditional coastal Mexican cuisine in a spacious modern setting with a social full bar, open patio with fire pit, and unique private dining rooms for special events. SOL has a terrific weekday Happy Hour and Lunch Specials, or check out Weekend Brunch with traditional Mexican specialties…
Enjoy authentic Mexican food & a vast tequila selection in the casual yet lively La Sandia. Guests can enjoy delicious Mexican classics carefully re-invented by world-renowned Chef Richard Sandoval & a healthier selection of favorites from the “Latin Light” menu. Cocktails are crafted with inspiration from all regions of Latin America & made with house-infused…
Find creative tacos and lounge on the large patio at this Mexican-inspired cantina. Stop by for happy hour and order the spicy shrimp and a hibiscus margarita. Multiple locations.
A mountain-Mex spot featuring traditional Mexican dishes with a Rocky Mountain twist. Try the Baja shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and jalapenos.
Often referred to as Pinche Tacos, this taqueria offers a variety of Mexican specialties. Try the queso a la plancha taco made with griddled Cotija cheese, smashed avocado, and roasted tomatillo salsa. Multiple locations.
This mountain-Mex spot is known for its green-chile-smothered burritos.
This American cantina offers fresh Mexican food and a wide variety of tequilas. Don't miss the dollar tacos and $5 margaritas every Tuesday.
Try this authentic Mexican street food. Stop in for a breakfast burrito that reigns supreme, or opt for the barbacoa tacos later in the day.
The newest location of Tacos, Tequila, Whiskey boasts daily happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m., and all day on Monday. Get a $6 marg and settle in with some street tacos from the main menu, or come early in the day and check out the breakfast taco selection during brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.…
This casual Mexican spot serves filling breakfast burritos, plates of sizzling fajitas, and street-style tacos.
Enjoy shareable cuisine at the biggest location of this Troy Guard’s Mexican-inspired franchise. Try the fajitas.
This classic Mexican cuisine is infused with creative culinary twists. Enjoy an extensive list of fine tequilas, and don't forget to order some sumptuous tacos al pastor.
An upscale Mexican restaurant that utilizes quality ingredients to make tasty plates like brisket tacos and enchiladas made with artichoke hearts and avocado. Be sure to try their Sunday brunch.
This Texas-born taco shop offers an option for any appetite. Don't miss the breakfast tacos, the taco of the month, or any of the many pork, beef, sausage, and chicken options. Multiple locations.
Family-owned since 1958. The specialty at this Mexican restaurant is the "wet" beef burrito.
This is a must-visit destination for taco lovers. Try the tacos al pastor and carnitas and don't skip the salsa bar.
A Mexican steakhouse offering a variety of menu items like crispy chile rellenos and a big, juicy steak.
The "paste," a cousin of the empanada, is a small English savory pie. Try a variety of fillings such as potato, onion, and beef or chicken mole.
R Taco (formerly known as Rusty Taco) started as a food truck in Dallas, and it maintains its Texan influence. Enjoy breakfast tacos all day or try the fried chicken taco with a margarita for dinner.
Mexican food with an emphasis on authenticity. Don't miss the chile relleno burrito.
This taco-cart-turned-restaurant offers “super heady tacos,” aka an original and exciting American twist on classic tacos. Be sure to order a McDevitt margarita with your kale salad-topped taco and Mexican street corn.
Fajitas are the speciality at this spot overlooking the Cherry Creek Reservoir.
An upscale Mexican restaurant that utilizes quality ingredients to make tasty plates like brisket tacos and enchiladas made with artichoke hearts and avocado.
This tiny Mexican spot is a staple in Golden, serving burritos, street tacos, and "Colorado's finest green chile."
Killer margaritas, homemade chips and salsa, and chiles rellenos make this fun, casual spot a favorite.
This Mexican bistro offers a casual dining experience, fresh margaritas and salsas, and hand-pressed tortillas. Try the banh mi taco with roasted pork and Sriracha mayo. Multiple locations.
This street-style taqueria tops house-made corn tortillas (including a squid-ink variety) with anything from nopalitos to grilled shrimp to poblano peppers. For maximum effect, head to the patio to sip on a margarita or one of the fresh, authentic agua fresca juices.
This spot's modern menu is derived from authentic Mexican roots and ingredients. Check out the rooftop lounge and the selection of more than 100 tequilas.
This lively Mexican joint boasts all-natural meats and house-made green chile, guacamole, salsa, and desserts. In the summer, fresh herbs and spices from the organic rooftop garden flavor the shrimp tacos and other dishes.
This health-focused eatery serves fresh breakfast and lunch fare. Try the breakfast burrito.
This neighborhood mainstay offers authentic Mexican fare and friendly service.
Home of the famous fried steak tacos. Family-owned since 1941.
Make your own burritos, tacos, and bowls at this fast-casual Mexican eatery. Try Jeff's Desperado burrito (chile verde, carnitas, beans, and strawberry habañero salsa stuffed in a Raquelita's jalapeño-cheddar tortilla). Multiple locations.
Known as ATM for short, this Berkeley joint offers an extensive menu of tortas, quesadillas, burritos, and tacos.
The menu at this modern taqueria features light, seafood-centric dishes, like a beer-battered fish taco.
Enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican food cooked in an open kitchen. Order the alambre, a Mexican stir-fry with your choice of tortilla, meat, cheese, and vegetables.
This taqueria bolsters classic street tacos with contemporary ingredients. The key: smoked whole, locally raised animals, including duck and pork. Try them with one of the many tequilas.
Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, the Satire has been serving up food, fun, and great drinks since 1962.
This beloved Austin-based chain makes its own tortillas and guacamole from scratch. Go for the creamy jalapeño dip or the enchiladas.
Make your own burritos, tacos, and bowls at this fast-casual Mexican eatery. Try Jeff's Desperado burrito (chile verde, carnitas, beans, and strawberry habañero salsa stuffed in a Raquelita's jalapeño-cheddar tortilla). Multiple locations.
Serving up margaritas, steaks, and tamales since 1969.
Sip on more than 100 varieties mezcal and snack on shrimp and mango ceviche at this sultry bar.
The menu, which combines Spanish, Mexican, and Caribbean food (paella, cilantro chicken, and fresh fish dishes), is second only to the restaurant's infamous LB margarita.
Authentic Mexican food with top-notch margaritas.
Indulge in one hundred percent true Mexican food, from tacos al pastor and carnitas to barbacoa. The menudo (a chile, hominy, and tripe soup) is a traditional hangover cure.
This tiny restaurant delivers great tamales and other New Mexican-style cuisine.
This vibrant Mexican bistro offers casual dining in a hip space. Order any of the authentic street tacos (choose between beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tempeh) with one of five house-made salsas.
This Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant specializes in fresh, coastal fare. Try the beer-battered shrimp tacos and one of the specialty margaritas.
Natural ingredients, fresh produce, and unique flavors characterize this Mexican spot. Enjoy the famous margaritas, but be careful—they cut you off at three. Multiple locations.
Enjoy an extensive list of fine tequilas, and don't forget to order the sumptuous tacos al pastor. Also try the Union Station location.
Enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican food cooked in an open kitchen. Order the alambre—Mexican stir-fry with your choice of tortilla, meat, cheese, and vegetables. Multiple locations.
Grab a coin-style margarita at the tequila bar, then order the whole gold snapper, grilled or fried.
You'll find excellent chiles rellenos and refried beans at this spot, plus a nice wine list and more than 120 types of tequila.
Drop into this cantina for a taste of Mexican favorites served best with karaoke. Fill up on chicken fajitas or share a plate of nachos with the table.
The team behind this relocated Englewood restaurant has been serving its brand of authentic and affordable Mexican food for more than 40 years. Stop by for the huevos rancheros or carne asada.
This restaurant is modest in appearance, but its plates of traditional Mexican cuisine burst with color. Try the tres leches cake.
Legendary Denver restaurateur Kevin Taylor’s Broomfield restaurant serves contemporary Mexican fare in bright, colorful environs. Wash down the tacos al pastor with a shot of mezcal from the list.
Serving Yucatan cuisine—try the tacos de lecho al horno.
Brightly colored walls and dark wood tables complement the relaxed atmosphere of this taqueria. Sit down and order the tacos al pastor: achiote marinated pork with pineapple and onion topped with cilantro and tomatillo avocado sauce. The homemade, fresh-squeezed margaritas come just one way—really tasty and really strong.
Los Chingones offers shareable Mexican cuisine with distinctive style. Find a menu marked by ceviches, funditos, and tacos. Multiple locations.
This eclectic cantina offers an array of infused tequilas and playful tacos like the Cayman, stuffed with curried chicken, coconut guacamole, and mezcal pineapple. Don't miss the standout Poc-Toc-Benny at brunch, which features potato-plaintain fritters as a delicious stand in for English muffins.
This stylish and spacious Mexican lounge boasts more than 200 tequilas and a menu of modern Mexican dishes. Pair your mahi mahi tacos with a signature picante pepino margarita. Don't miss the rich avocado-lime cheesecake for dessert.
In a town famous for great Mexican food, Benny's is an economically priced standout with a strong following.
Legions of customers are loyal to this casual joint's signature chiles rellenos, award-winning green chile, solid margaritas, and great specials.
Serving traditional Mexican dishes, this bistro emphasizes fresh ingredients and house-made chiles.
Traditional Mexican cuisine with a distinct modern flair served in a casual atmosphere.
This warehouse hole-in-the-wall has some of the best Mexican in town. Devoted patrons flock here for weekday lunches.
The Mexican-inspired menu is straightforward: corn, chile, meat, shrimp, veggies, chicken—and it's spectacular. Enjoy authentic dishes such as Tijuana street-style tacos and poc chuc (grilled, marinated pork).
Known for the authentic, slow-simmered carnitas, this locale offers Mexican comfort food at its best.
Enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican food cooked in an open kitchen. Order the alambre—Mexican stir-fry with your choice of tortilla, meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Head to this Mexican mainstay for a variety of fresh favorites, like fajitas or sizzling discada. The exciting flavors continue with a dessert menu featuring sweet treats including fried ice cream and tres leches cake.
Formerly located in Aspen, chef/owner Michael Beary’s upscale Oaxacan eatery found a home in the heart of Denver. Try the pork tenderloin with red mole sauce.
This Seattle-based Tex-Mex eatery focuses on fresh produce and house-made marinades, rubs, and sauces. The signature picante sauce pleases heat and flavor seekers alike. Also try the Fort Collins location.
Born in the heart of Austin, Texas, this eatery slings tacos featuring eclectic ingredients like jerk chicken, ahi tuna, and fried avocado. Try the breakfast tacos, and don't miss the chips and queso.
Cuisine originating from the Michoacan area of southwestern Mexico served amid fanciful murals. Most of the family recipes are gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free. To start, try prickly pear margarita with the ceviche appetizer.
This local favorite offers a menu of classic Mexican eats (think: flautas, tacos, and fajitas) in a convivial downtown location. Pair your meal with one of the refreshing house margaritas.
Natural ingredients, fresh produce, and unique flavors characterize this Mexican spot. Enjoy the famous margaritas, but be careful—they cut you off at three.
This contemporary Mexican eatery offers up hand-crafted margaritas (try the prickly pear variety) and more than 100 different kinds of tequila. Chow down on the chicken, pork, and beef taco samplers or the pork green chili cheese fries.
Fresh lime margaritas, an extensive tequila list, and traditional Mexican food. The ambience is warm, festive, and fun.
This standby has made its name serving traditional Mexican tacos. Try the fired chicken taco, topped in jalepeño ranch dressing and crunchy slaw.
This contemporary Mexican eatery offers up hand-crafted margaritas (try the prickly pear variety) and more than 100 different kinds of tequila. Chow down on the chicken, pork, and beef taco samplers or the pork green chili cheese fries.
An extension of chef-owner Troy Guard's TAG family, Los Chingones is shareable Mexican cuisine with a distinctive style. The menu is marked by staples such as ceviche, funditos, and tacos.
At this restaurant, Grandma's house-made recipes make great comfort food.
This urban taqueria serves fresh chips, house-made salsas, and cocktails. Try the ahi taco made with ahi tuna, mango salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.
This family-owned gem in the heart of historic downtown Louisville serves up authentic Mexican with friendly service. Try the arroz con pollo and chile verde.
Traditional Mexican cuisine like crispy chile rellenos and wildcard choices like a big, juicy steak. Breakfast is served all day and there is also a a gluten-free menu available.
These aren't your typical tacos. Lon Symensma's modern taqueria offers everything from a Korean barbecue-inspired chicken taco to a shrimp satay taco with Sriracha mayo.
This fast-casual eatery serves sustainable fish and shrimp in its tacos. Try the California bowl topped with your choice of chicken, seafood, or veggies. Multiple locations.
Farm-to-table Mexican fare will lure you to this welcoming Sunnyside haunt. Pair a house margarita with the four-cheese queso dip, and don't miss the organic mushroom tacos or the brisket enchiladas.
Think of Los Lounge as the late night sister restaurant to Troy Guard’s Los Chingones in RiNo. The menu offers an abbreviated version of Los Chigones' tacos and apps and plenty of festive cocktails.
Street tacos, tortas, and smothered burritos are the fare at this colorful Mexican eatery. Refresh your palate with the cantaloupe agua fresca.
This fast-casual restaurant serves traditional Mexican food. Early birds should take one of their breakfast burritos to go—a steal at $2.50.
The menu at this quirky taqueria features 16 different taco options and a poblano chile-topped burger.
The brainchild of chef Efran Velasquez, this Jefferson Park restaurant specializes in Colorado-style Mexican cuisine. Try the fajitas with your choice of shrimp, pork, beef, or chicken.
This casual Mexican spot serves up a crispy chile rellenos, great green chile, and margaritas.
Authentic Mexican food. Try the jalapeno cream cheese enchilada.
This south Mexican spot is run by the same owner of the popular Villa Real food truck. Order the campechana, a refreshing cold seafood dish made with octopus and shrimp.
Make your own burritos, tacos, and bowls at this fast-casual Mexican eatery. Try Jeff's Desperado burrito (chile verde, carnitas, beans, and strawberry habañero salsa stuffed in a Raquelita's jalapeño-cheddar tortilla). Multiple locations.
Choose from house-made gorditas, tostadas, tacos, and quesadillas at this Mexican-inspired cantina. Multiple locations.
This tiny taqueria dishes up authentic Mexican food and Salvadoran pupusas (corn pancakes stuffed thick with cheese, chiles, and other spicy delights). The fresh corn tortillas are made by hand all day long.
Los Chingones offers shareable Mexican cuisine with distinctive style. Find a menu marked by ceviches, funditos, and tacos. Multiple locations.
With a beach bar atmosphere in a landlocked state, this San Diego-inspired taqueria boasts a daily catch of charcoal fish tacos and a bar full of tequila libations and spiked sodas batched and bottled in house.
Often referred to as Pinche Tacos, this spot offers a variety of Mexican specialties. Try the queso a la plancha made with griddled Cotija cheese, smashed avocado, and roasted tomatillo salsa. A chalkboard displays the extensive tequila menu, and the coin-style margaritas are the perfect accompaniment to any taco.
The sister restaurant to nearby Tarasco's, Kahlo's offers southern Mexican dishes such as mole and enchiladas verdes. The vegan-friendly menu also lists 30 different juices and smoothies.
