I ordered through Uber, but I will definitely be a return customer! I tried the Full Pork Belly Plate, which came with generous pieces of crispy lechon kawali, flavorful smoked pork belly, and crunchy chicharron crisps. It also included a small bowl's worth of jasmine rice topped plus three sauces on the side. My favorite was the sesame with sweet chile sauce, while I passed on the spicy vinegar and mango habanero sauces given my low tolerance for spice. Even after a 15-minute delivery drive, everything was still warm and crispy, which is not always the case with takeout. I am already excited to order again and try the chicken adobo, along with a few of their tacos! read more

Adobo - FULL PORK BELLY PLATE - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Context matters and I DoorDashed this to my job and paid about $3 for it with a meal credit so do with that what you will. As an office lunch, Grandma's chicken adobo rice bowl was perfect. I got a meal and a half out of it and it was so nice to have something delivered that was in budget and felt like real, simple, nutritious food. The meat, despite being a chicken thigh, was a tad overcooked, but still tasty nonetheless. It would have been great to get a packet of soy sauce or something with it to amp it up. Most of us got the same entree but my coworker also ordered the pork belly bites with his. Some were juicy and tender, others were on the stringier side, but all nice and saucy. I'd be curious to try other items on the menu but given what an excellent lunch the adobo chicken made, I may never be compelled to stray. read more

Not sure how this place has good reviews, our experience was definitely not good. We ordered lumpia and elote for appetizers, and then pork belly stack, tacos - carnita,, carne asada & prime brisket birria, and pancit bowl. The only item that was pretty good was the carne asada taco. The elote was meh, mainly tart and spicy flavor. The lumpia was just ok, 5/10, edible but nothing to rave about. The carnita taco was so oily it was inedible. The birria taco was extremely bland, no flavor at all. The pork belly stack was ok but the sauce overwhelmed the entire dish. Finally, the pancit bowl was underwhelming to say the least. It was edible but wouldn't order again. Note that this place is definitely overpriced for what you get. Our bill was almost $120! Keep in mind the tacos were tiny and the lumpia had 3 in an order. Definitely disappointing and won't go back. read more

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My husband and I have been here twice now and had a much better experience the most recent time. We shared: - Prime Brisket Barboacoa Quesadilla - Pork Belly Smothered Taco - Pork Belly Stack - Passion Fruit Limeaid The quesadilla was really good, but it was heavy. I think it's better to have one piece and share it as an appetizer. The smothered taco felt more like chips and queso than a taco, but the flavor was great. The pork belly stack was incredible. If you get one thing, make sure it's this. It melts in your mouth and the sauce is delicious. If you like passion fruit, that drink is a must. We weren't very impressed by the food a year ago, so I'm not sure if the food improved or if we ordered better this time, but we really enjoyed it! read more

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Ordered a couple times- and finally got a chance to dine in person. Upon sitting down the friendly owner told us about the origin story, how they started out as a food truck selling tacos and then now a sit down restaurant serving Filipino and New Mexican food as well. He then offered us a little sample of the Adobo Consommé. We got the lumpia, pork belly plate and the adobo bowl. Overall things tasted pretty great. My favorite was the pork belly plate. Maybe I am biased but the adobo while good, does not compare to the home cooking I have had the pleasure of experiencing back home in Singapore. Brought home the churros with dulce de leche which tasted delicious too. Side note: there was a 5% service fee which I don't think I was made aware of on the receipt. read more

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So glad finding a Filipino restaurant! Loved that it was a mix with Mexican food. Service was great, excellent server explaining items since it was my first time. Ordered a few tacos, lumpia, two entrees, and flan for dessert. Also got an amuse bush (pork rind and queso). Overall really good food and can't wait to come back. Favorites were the lumpia, pork plate, fish taco, and flan. Restaurant was very clean as well read more

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Service was prompt. The table tops needed a good wipe down. I moved tables several times to find a non sticky surface. Nice atmosphere and decor I went at lunch. I was the only customer there. You order from a screen at the front no server. Food was brought out to me on paper plates. And plastic silverware was provided. nice presentation otherwise. Lumpia was very tasty and so was the dipping sauce for it The adobo was disappointing. I'd say it was on par with a really good frozen dinner. The temperature was warm not hot It needed salt and a better marinade. It was one step away from bland, I barely recognized it as adobo chicken. The chicken was not dry but not moist either. Overall disappointed considering they've won so many awards. read more

Adobo - Lumpia appetizer Chicken adobo entree - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Adobo Restaurant & Bar deserves way more hype. It's a New Mexican and Asian-inspired spot that's absolutely killing it, and yes, it's been featured on Netflix for a reason. I came here a couple months ago and have been kicking myself for not talking about it sooner. The food? Incredible. The flavors? On point. The vibe? Chill and welcoming. Here's what we ordered: * Adobo Nachos - crispy, cheesy, with hatch green chile and cholula butter * Brisket Barbacoa Quesadilla - rich, melty, perfection * Sampler - our version had lumpia, wontons, and deviled eggs * Chicken Adobo Birria Taco - yes, with consomé * Carne Asada Taco - classic and solid * Pork Belly Stack - juicy pork belly over jasmine rice with a fried egg and sweet chile sauce (this was the standout for me) * Sopapilla with honey butter * House-made flan * Churros con dulce de leche The pork belly stack was the dish I couldn't stop eating -- seriously, I scraped the plate like it was my last meal. The lumpia was also amazing, and don't even get me started on the desserts. That flan? A total home run. And the sopapillas + churros? Dreamy. If you haven't checked out their restaurant or food truck yet, this is your sign. Go. You won't regret it. read more

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I've had the chance to eat at the brick and mortar location quite a few times after moving closer to the location last year and I absolutely love most of the things that they have to offer. The lumpia is the long version and very tasty, the pancit, chicken adobo and lechon kawali plate is very good and when they have calamansi I try and get a cocktail with it because the juice tastes real lol. The few things that I think could use improvement are the tacos. I've had Taco Tuesday there maybe 4 times and unfortunately realized that the tacos are pretty oily and unless getting a non-sauce inclusive taco it's going to likely be oily. The fusion of Filipino into the tacos is a nice gesture but honestly did not do it that much for me, I ultimately like their classic types of tacos and not really the fancy/unique ones they sell. My friend also got a burrito at one point and it was dripping oil. The drinks also tend to be on the weak side and after having three cocktails there over a single meal I didn't really feel much of anything. The service and ambiance of the place is great and the owner really cares about the customers but the parking lot sucks lol, I'll continue to visit this spot for the items that I feel are good but haven't really been out for Taco Tuesday in a while. read more

Adobo - Lechon Kawali Plate - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We stopped by Adobo because my other half is Filipino and was really excited to try it. The staff was nice, but there was a bit of a weird smell inside when we walked in, which made the experience a little off. The food itself was just okay -- not bad, but nothing that really stood out. Hoping to try other Filipino spots next time and find something that hits closer to home-style flavor. read more

Sneaky good. Hidden treasure. Whatever you want to call it, as long as it is GOOD. The wife and I have been here 3 times, I think the sample size is adequate, and our experiences there thus far have sold me. This is a Mexican-Filipino themed mix place. It is also a food truck that did well enough to become brick and mortar. So glad it did. The award-winning food truck days were pre-pandemic, and the award-winning brick and mortar days are since 2023. We have been there for lunch, end of HH, and dinner. We got to experience the wings the first time there. Huge, awesome tasting wings that are pretty memorable, even in the highly competitive space of my brain that ranks my lifetime portions of wings. Definitely recommend. They have free pool. The asterisk is that the table leans, but it is free, so just let that go after your awesome meal. Maybe just have one extra drink and not notice the slight lean. Anyway, back to the other times. The next time, we got the sampler (mango habanero wings) and I had the pork belly mac and cheese. Aside from the fact that the servings were ample and that I ordered too much food, everything was delicious once again. They were out of the lumpia eggrolls, and my wife's sadness indicated to me that these things must be good (I had never had them). This last time, Alex was our bartender and gave us efficient, personal, and fantastic service. Perfect combo of being there when we needed something with leaving us alone for our time, and giving us food and drink advice as needed. He simply is the type of bartender that makes you want to return...which we will. This time, they DID have the lumpia eggrolls in stock, and they WERE very good. They must have been out the first time because everyone loves them so much. My wife is more the dry rub wing person, but we got those, and I will say they might be my favorite dry rub wings that I have had in a long time. I had a cheap Banquet, and the wife had an awesome tasting ube drink. Looked as cool as it tasted. Wife got the green chili for the other part of our meal and A) loved it and B) had a large enough serving where she had to take some home. I almost got suckered into over-ordering and getting the mac and cheese again, but decided to do the pork belly bites after those large wings. Great call, and these were amazing. I added the jalapeno add-on, and it was a great call. I highly recommend them if you want something to call a meal, but aren't starving, although this place has such great prices that you can also just order a main thing and take the rest home. We finished everything with the incredible ube ice cream things and you CAN'T go wrong by ordering these...and it is another sizable portion for the price and level of taste of the bites. This dessert is magical. Synopsis. This place has grown on me big time. We have never caught live music there, but we assume they have it as there is a small stage. The bar area is great. There are a couple of TV's with sports on, and some varied background music during our visits. They have a small parking lot, so you don't have to park on side streets. The pictures are darker because it was low lighting the last time we were there, and it was a cool, low-key atmosphere for our mood that night anyway. Oh. Almost forgot my favorite part! Ask for the house hot sauce if you like things spicy like me. It was incredible. Pretty hot, but still had a taste that elevated the meal...not just making something hot for hot sake. I highly recommend stopping by here, the food is amazing, the service was great, and see you there... read more

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What a great find! My friend and I had just finished snowboarding and needed some comfort food. This is literally tucked in a tiny plaza at the corner of Speer and Federal. We were the first there, but the waiter was very friendly and informative. He brought us out a small sampler of their pork belly with queso. It was so good that it sold us both on the Pork Belly bowl!! We also ordered the sampler appetizer which was great, because it was both our first time there. We got to sample the lumpia, the fried chicken, and fries. It's an interesting combo of Mexican and Filipino cuisine, but a great combo. The ambiance was quiet since we were the first there, but it seems like they have a full bar and ample seating. Parking is in the back/side, not a lot but enough. I think there's a street in the back where you can park as well. Would come back if I'm in the area! read more

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We came here after a friend recommended us this place. We came on a Friday afternoon and the place was well tucked away on the side of the road. We got some tacos and the crispy pork, and some drinks. We definitely will come back to ease our Mexican/Filipino food cravings. The place has great vibes, perfect for friends to come and hangout with good food. The service was great, our server was enthusiastic and incredibly helpful since this was our first time here. read more

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We went here for taco Tuesday (there's a deal!) and it was really good! The queso was perfect and tacos were so good, although a little messy. The pork bel taco is a must! Our service was not good. We were informed when we came in the kitchen was busy due to taco Tuesday, however the restaurant was relatively empty. After waiting to be seated, we did not have a server come over for 10-15 minutes, not even to bring water. The rest of the service continued like this - it took a long time for someone to come to the table for us to order apps, and then again for the tacos, and again for the check. I understand when a restaurant is busy and the staff is overwhelmed, but this didn't seem to be the case. They could have done a better job acknowledging if it was. read more

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I've had Adobo on my "places to try" list for months, but I'm rarely in that part of town. Well, the opportunity arose this weekend to try them out and I am SO happy about it! Legitimately, this is one of my top ten favorite restaurants in the Denver area right now. Maybe even in the top five. The concept is Mexican-Filipino fusion. You can tell the chef cooks with a true love of the food of both cultures and the intermingling of the two flavor profiles works like a charm. As you'll see from my photos, we ordered a lot of different items. We will often do this at a new (to us) restaurant to get a wider sense of what they have to offer, but we went especially overboard at Adobo because everything on the menu looked so friggin' good! Nothing we ordered disappointed. In fact, we ordered more food to go. The prices are VERY reasonable for the quality and portions. Absolutely no complaints. I also love the vibe of the place. They've cleaned up a dive bar, so there's still a stage and pool table in the back that make it feel like a chill hang out spot. At the same time, the color scheme, lighting, and plants make it feel a bit less divey. The sugar skull mural on the front entrance is beautiful as well. Also, THERE IS PARKING! I'm shocked this place isn't constantly packed. Even though we live in Aurora, we will definitely become frequent visitors to Adobo. read more

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I had this place bookmarked and was excited to try with a girlfriend. We came in Friday night and were the only ones there for a while. Our server was I think the bartender as well and he seemed like he didn't even want to be there. I think at one point the owner came in because I could hear him talking to a regular. We had the lumpia, elote, chicken adobo and some tacos. The lumpia and chicken adobo were good. Tacos were okay. Drinks were ok. We wanted dessert and were craving flan. Probably the worst flan we have ever had. Took one bite each and couldn't eat anymore. Server provided check but didn't ask us anything. We weren't about to ask them to comp us the terrible dessert but we also expected them to say something or ask us? Either way we ended up going elsewhere for redemption dessert. Glad we tried it but won't be back. I would give this 3.5 stars. read more

This place is not at all what it seems. It is gem of a restaurant at the corner of 36th and Feds. This restaurant touts a Philippines/Mexican fusion cuisine and it was fantastic. The inside is definitely decorated for a home style feel. We were started with a small, holiday only sample of Grandma's chicken adobo soup. This was delicious and tasty and I would order it all the time if it was on their menu. We also selected the elote and lumpia to start. Both were very good. For an entree, my friend and I decided to split two items since we could not decide- the Grandma's adobo chicken over rice and the Mac and cheese with pork belly. The chicken dish was good-but not as flavorful as the starter sample. The Mac and cheese was also good, but I preferred the dish without the pork belly. The Mac and cheese was delicious on its own. That server was hilarious and fun to be around. I'm glad I got to try this place out and would definitely go again to try more off their menu. The tacos looked amazing as well. read more

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I have been wanting to try Adobo for a while after it made Westword's Top 100 List in 2023 and was on Netflix's "Fresh, Fried & Crispy" Season 1, Episode 6. A fusion of New Mexico and Filipino cuisine, there are lots of creative dishes to choose from. After taking our drink order, our server brought us an amuse bouche- a delicious sample of the adobo broth used to season the adobo chicken. It was flavorful and convinced 4 out of 5 of us to order a dish with the adobo chicken. We ordered the lumpia and elote as our starters. The lumpia was fried perfectly and was flaky and crisp. A must order for any visit. I split the chicken adobo dish and the pork belly mac with a friend - one item From My Lola's side, the other from New Mexican at Heart. The chicken was tender. I wish there was more of the adobo sauce served on the side because the jasmine rice soaked it up and it was too good to not be able to keep tasting. The pork belly mac was cheesy with fresh green chile. Some pieces of the pork belly could have been cooked a little more crispier but it was still a good dish. The space is large with lots of seating and a bar area. The restaurant wasn't very full for a Friday night. Adobo used to run as a food truck. Hopefully their following continues to support a brick and mortar business. read more

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This is was is absolutely phenomenal. Unreal food. The girl working the bar was very helpful. Ordering from the kiosk thing up front was different, but innovate. We ordered the green chile queso dip, adobo nachos, and I'm still dreaming about the papa chile smoke potato tacos . New favorite Denver spot. 10/10 read more

Adobo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Amazing food, outstanding customer service, we met the owner and he gave us great recommendations for our meal. We cleaned our plates and every single dish was amazing. We will absolutely be back. Such a great local spot!! read more

Top 5 juiciest chicken in Denver!! Every bite of the Spicy Pinot taco was perfection. I almost ordered 10 more tacos to go! The papi Chile taco was also exquisitely crispy and is the ideal veggie taco. The fried rice was very pineapple forward and I loved the cotija cheese on top, it was a very sweet savory dish. I need Grandma's recipe for her chicken adobo, no notes. Fried egg was a wonderful and welcomed addition. The ambiance of this place is a bit confusing, felt more like a sports bar. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive. I will be returning for taco Tuesday! read more

Adobo - TACO PLATE, GRANDMA'S CHICKEN ADOBO RICE BOWL, and VEGGIE FRIED RICE - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great food, super waitstaff! I love the lumpia and pancit! The chicken adobo taco is fantastic!!! I could eat a bunch! read more

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I really loved the flavors here at Adobo! Go on a Tuesday for reduced prices on tacos and more taco flavors! They have some gluten free labels that I really appreciated- I just wish they would extend the markets to the appetizers and tacos as well so you don't have to ask. The fries and chips are gluten free, but do have a shared fryer. From what I can tell all the tacos are gluten free. Starting with the drinks I loved the N.A. pink drink, it was so refreshing and not too sweet. It is guava juice and carbonated water. They have some of the best vegetarian green chili fries with queso that I have had. The leftovers were even delicious! These are a must for an appetizer. For a group I would absolutely get the sampler to try all the goods! The pancit was a little oily and dry but I did enjoy the cabbage and flavors of the noodles. The papi chili taco was immaculate and In the future I would reorder. I would love to see them offer homemade hot sauces or salsas for the tacos. Overall this is a unique and flavorful experience, and a must try in Denver for vegetarians and meat lovers. I love that they smoke all their meats and smoke potatoes and cabbage for vegetarians too! read more

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Adobo was introduced to me through an episode on Netflix on street food. The show featured Adobo's food truck and since I was headed to Denver for the weekend, I decided to come check them out! When I arrived, I did not find the food truck but found a brick & mortar location instead. I asked about the food truck but apparently it was out at an event. So we got seated by a booth near the front of the restaurant. The server managed the floor as well as the bar and was really friendly. After multiple attempts to swat flies out of the way while checking out the menu (the flies were attracted to the plants surrounding the booth), we requested to move to the high chairs/tables in front of the bar. It was much better! The food at Adobo is a mixture of Mexican with Filipino influences. We started off with the lumpia egg rolls which I was really looking forward to. They are not your typical lumpia. These are long/skinny and when you bite into it, the meat is a tubular shape and falls/hangs out. The meat tasted a bit funny, it was my least favorite dish. The Pancit Noodles was very thin rice noodles. I think my friend was expecting a bit thicker but had good flavors. I would say the rest of the dishes was pretty good including the Loco Loco, Veggie fried rice and my favorite, the Grandma's Chicken Adobo. If you're into asian fusion food, this is a good spot to stop at. read more

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It's a simple no frills environment, which for me makes it comfortable to have a meal that tastes like home cooking. We were welcomed as if we were walking into a friend of a friends house (it was our first time here) - acknowledged as soon as we walked in. They were two people that were working the front of the bar/restaurant were very attentive. Menus were brought and drink orders were taken within less than a minute of us sitting down. Thanks to Yelp/Yelp users, I was able to take a look at the menu and photos of food. I knew that I wanted Filipino food and the pictures helped me and my brother to decide what we were going to order. We started with lumpia, that were slightly different than my family's but they were equally delicious! My brother had a pork belly taco- crispy tender pork belly! I ordered Grandma's chicken adobo and asked for an extra egg to be added (yes, I added an egg, per my Yelp profile, egg is my favorite food). It was absolutely wonderfully hot (temperature) and flavorful. It comforted me and made me think of great family memories. This dish, as described in the menu, Chicken Thigh (boneless!) simmered in Tamari, Vinegar, Garlic, Ginger & Onions. Served over Jasmine Rice with Fried Egg, Green Onions, Sesame - GF. My brother order the Filipino breakfast which per the menu consisted of - Two Fried Eggs, Garlic Fried Rice (A Delicious Filipino Favorite), Longanisa Sausage (A Filipino Sausage - sweet and savory) and Fresh Tomato. It looked soooooooo good!!! While we waited the chef gave us two tasting spoons with brisket barbacoa - as a complimentary starter. It was delicious and a great preview of what you would get on taco Tuesday. For dessert we had Ube ice cream and flan! So good!!!! A nice way to finish a delicious meal! I was so impressed and intrigued by this unassuming establishment that touted their award winning business. I read the owner's story later that evening on their website https://adobodenver.com/about Please take the time to try it. We drove about an hour and I was not disappointed. An amazing story - Amazing Food. I want to return to Colorado for a few reasons and this is one of them. Please support the restaurant or their food truck!! read more

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We ended up finding this place totally by chance after the restaurant we'd planned on going to had a 45-minute wait, I was way too hungry for that. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and told to pick any seat we liked. Staff was super friendly and really made our experience that much better. We kicked things off with the pork belly bites, which came out super fast and were unbelievably tender, coated in an delicious sauce. Then we got a surprise sample of the Lechon--Filipino-style roasted pork belly--and holy smokes, it was incredible. They served it with three dipping sauces: a Jalapeño Vinegar (pretty sure that's what it was), Mango Habanero, and a Sweet and Spicy one. I couldn't stop dunking my bites in that Jalapeño Vinegar. So good, so crunchy, so tasty. For my main course, I went with the smothered burrito "Christmas style" (both red and green chile) with asada. Honestly, it's one of the best burritos I've had in recent memory--the red sauce was amazing, the green chile was packed with flavor, and the meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. My girlfriend got the Spicy Pinoy Bowl, and she loved it just as much, especially the perfectly cooked egg and delicious chicken. We also tried the Mule with Calamansi, which was crazy good--really refreshing and flavorful. The inside of the restaurant felt cozy and was nicely decorated, though it was a bit chilly inside (but that's bound to happen when it's like 15 degrees outside). All in all, we had an awesome experience. It just goes to show that Bob Ross was right about happy little accidents. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

I had a great experience at ADOBO Restaurant & Bar. The food was packed with flavor and you can tell the kitchen puts real care into every dish. We ordered the adobo tacos, liempo tacos, spicy chicken, and the spicy poke bowl, and everything was excellent. The adobo tacos had that rich, savory Filipino adobo flavor that's comforting but elevated in taco form. The liempo tacos were probably my favorite--perfectly cooked pork belly with crispy edges and juicy flavor that paired beautifully with the toppings. The spicy chicken was also fantastic--tender, flavorful, and with just the right amount of heat. The spicy poke bowl definitely deserves a mention. When they say spicy, they actually mean legit spicy, which I loved. The tuna was fresh, the crispy wontons added great texture, and the sauce tied everything together perfectly. Also, it's listed as an appetizer, but don't be fooled--it came with a generous amount of rice underneath, making it almost a full meal by itself. On top of the great food, the staff were awesome--friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made the whole experience even better with their great service and positive energy. Overall, great flavors, generous portions, and excellent service. If you're in Denver and looking for bold, creative Filipino-inspired dishes, ADOBO is definitely worth the visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. read more

Adobo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Have you ever wondered what chefs were before they became chefs? I recently had the opportunity to chat with Chef Baggao and learn about his incredible journey before Adobo which opened in March of 2022. A former finance guy, his life took a turn after a motorcycle accident left him with a brain injury. The road to recovery was tough, but he eventually found his passion for cooking and has since opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant after starting out with a food truck. His focus now is his business and being a father to his daughter Olivia. He incorporates his grandma's recipes into his menu, adding his own unique twist. From classic Pansit to flavorful Lumpia, and an amazing Pork Belly plate, Adobo has it all. His New Mexico influences are also evident, with Taco Tuesday and festive decor. And don't miss out on their delicious Ube Colada and Calamansi Mule cocktails made by their Award-Winning Bartender of the year Dylan. And did you know they were featured on Netflix's Fresh, Fried, and Crispy? Check out the Denver episode! If you haven't been - go now! read more

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Specifically came here to try the Filipino side of the menu, and the food was not bad. The portion size was nice and the meat was moist, but it really wasn't as punchy with the flavor as I anticipated it would be. I'd be curious to try the New Mexican side of the menu to compare, but I'm a bit disappointed with the Filipino side. Even the ube cocktail was just meh. Our server was new but was really nice and helpful even though we had a bunch of allergy related questions. Inside felt a little dark, but we were by the window which helped a lot. I'd say it is worth a try, but don't expect it to be a more than once a year visit. read more

I have a Filipino DIL that makes delicious traditional dishes. This place was terrible the lumpia was skinny, pale, limp. The Chicken adobo rice bowl was tasteless the chicken dry. The restaurant was dark dingy with fruit flies. One guy working I felt sorry for him he was very nice luckily the place only had 2 sets of diners I now know why read more

Great tacos! We tried the encarnacion (pork belly), Baja fish, brisket birria, smoked carnitas, and chicken birria The pork belly and smoked carnitas tacos were the standouts. read more

Adobo - encarnacion (pork belly), Baja fish, brisket birria, smoked carnitas, and chicken birria tacos. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

As a transplant from the Philippines, I'm so glad that there's a restaurant in Denver that serves Filipino Mexican food! There's not a whole lot in Denver that does so definitely add Adobo to your list if you want to sample Filipino cuisine. I recommend ordering the lumpia (a staple in the Philippines)-- it's fried spring rolls! I love the generous serving of the pork in the lumpia :) Another sure hit, which I can vouch and will come back for is the Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl!! Makes me miss the adobo served back home! The tacos didn't wow me that much - I tried the OG carnitas and pork belly. Maybe try other tacos and the burritos? The server did say the papi chile tacos is one of their best sellers. I will have to come back for that and order another chicken adobo rice bowl. read more

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Not easy to spot on Federal but worth the trip. I've been two weekends in a row now and aiming for a third. The first time the owner gave us a great orientation and a history of the restaurant. The second time we had an equally lovely attentive waiter. Everything I have had has been 5 stars. Cholula butter chicken wings. You can order by the wing. Juicy, plump, and perfectly crispy. They don't skimp on sauce and some of the best I've had anywhere. Also, wing Wednesday is .75 a wing. Lumpia. Great presentation and flavor. Green Chile fries. These are Master level fries. The green Chile is flavorful And they have somehow figured out the secret formula to drowning the fries in Chile without losing their crispy texture. No soggy fries there. Adobo nachos. Some of the best nachos I've had. House made chips, dresses well so that every nacho gets attention My son had the burrito and said it was really good. Note that it is huge not just in thickness but in length as well (That's what she said) My husband had the carnitas green Chile plate with fried potatoes, a fried egg, beans and tortilla. I tried it and agreed with him that it was pretty damn solid. The lot may be a little bit tricky to get into but please give this well deserving place a chance to earn your business. The service and ambiance are great and the food is top notch!! read more

Meh. First of all menus beat up & grimy. Empty at 2p my table also hadn't been wiped and there were a few unbussed tables. Chicken adobo tacos were pretty tasty and cheap bc Tuesday. read more

We actually drove by Adobo not really knowing what it was, but the décor and vibe from the outside caught our eye -- and wow, I'm so glad we decided to go in! The staff was incredibly charismatic and knowledgeable, and the hospitality was next-level. You can instantly tell that the owner is both friendly and deeply passionate about their food. I wasn't even hungry when I walked in, but after trying a few samples, my appetite woke right up! The flavors were so bold and savory that I ended up ordering tacos -- and even grabbed some to-go for later because I couldn't get enough. Every bite tasted authentic and full of love. You can tell they put pride into every dish. Adobo Denver absolutely does not disappoint. I can't wait to go back! read more

This review is long overdue. I was here in Oct, visiting from out of town. Along with my sis and nephew, we had to get to this place as we heard the lumpia was the best (spoiler alert: it is!). Everything was great, but I would have to say the standouts were: Ube Colada cocktail (who dreamed up this treasure?), the sampler appetizer (you get lumpia with this!) and the pork belly (aka "lechon") entree. We loved the contemporary blend of Filipino and New Mexican flavors. No doubt we will be back again! read more

Adobo - Ube Colada in the middle! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Adobo always serves very delicious food and drinks with super friendly service. Be sure to try their pork belly dishes, tacos, and limeade drinks. read more

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Excellent food and really interesting drinks. Particularly liked the chili cheese wantons, elote, chicken adobo rice bowl. The margaritas, and the ube coladas are also great. We'll be back! read more

Great AMAZING food. Good atmosphere. Went when they had a private event. Still accommodating. Please try if you crave Filipino food def recommend. read more

I've known about the Adobo food truck for quite awhile so I got excited when the brick and mortar opened about 10 minutes from my house! My husband and I split an order of Lumpia (suggested by our waitress), 6 for $6 wings (Wednesday's is wings night), chips and queso, and their taco mixed plate. The standout for me was the taco mixed plate... the Chicken Adobo was marinated perfectly, the Smoked Carnitas was delicious though a bit on the greasy side, and the pork belly was cooked to perfection. My only other complaint is I feel like they need either bigger tortillas or they need to double up on their current sized ones because the single tortilla couldn't stand up to the generous portions they put in their tacos. read more