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Savina's has such a beautiful interior--it feels warm, inviting, and makes for a great place to…read morecatch up with friends. I met up with an old coworker here, and the atmosphere was perfect for sitting and talking without feeling rushed. I ordered the chile rellenos, and they were absolutely delicious. The staff was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

Savina's was highly recommended to us by the valet at the hotel we were staying at. It was a close…read morewalk. The restaurant was not very full when we got there but it was early and it was filling up when we were leaving. The homemade tortilla chips were awesome. They had just the right amount of salt. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and my husband ordered the pork burritos. Mine could have had a bit more chicken but it was still delicious. My husband said his was good although they put too many onions on top (if I had to guess it was 1/3 of an onion chopped-a little rediculous). He also had a Catalan margarita that was tasty. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. He talked to us about how he came to Denver from the east coast and liked it here. Overall, we would definitely recommend Savina's and if we are back in the area we would eat here again.

10.0 mi•Northwest, Highland

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Chicken fajitas

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Tequila, neat with Cinnamon and Orange

Alma Fonda Fina

4.8(294 reviews)

VERY small portions. Food and drinks are overpriced for what you get…read more We spent $284.00 for 4 and left hungry. No dessert menu. Service was very good, but we won't return.

The best meal we've ever eaten in Denver was our dinner at Alma Fonda Fina. Every item we tried was…read moredelicious. The staff was helpful and friendly. The restaurant seats 24 people indoors, and reservations are hard to get. They open 60-days in advance, and if you are not online when they open, the reservations are gone in minutes. Street parking is available. We're looking forward to our next trip to Denver and a meal at Alma Fonda Fina.

10.0 mi•Highland, Northwest

Mexican clay mugs

Sweet potato

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Bar seating where we could enjoy seeing the chefs working hard to make our dishes

Taqueria La Familia

4.7(533 reviews)

Wonderful! They were full inside, so they set us up at a table outside beneath a tree. The…read morecomplementary chips and chile were a great starter. We had the green chile plate and the five taco platter with bison and lengua, with guacamole on top. My only quibble is that the bison needed more seasoning, it was a bit gamey like hamburger meat. The guac serving was generous and the corn tortillas were good. The chile was the best version of this dish that I've had. The staff were extremely attentive and kept our water full in the 90 degree heat. Food came out super fast. Price was very reasonable for the area.

Really terrific bison enchiladas. Nice people and fun spot. Would come back any day. The tacos were…read moregood too. Also the mild salsa was great.

9.3 mi•Capitol Hill, Southwest

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Pancho Poncho

4.6(83 reviews)

Great place to meet up with friends, bring out of towners or even take the edge off at the end of…read morethe day. Weekends (including Fridays) get busy so I would recommend reservations. Service is top notch and our Friday night here was met with explanations of menu items, drink recommendations and even food recommendations. Our waitress kept an eye on our table even when the happy hour and evening crew started filling the place. My ground beef enchiladas were really good but the leftovers really shined! The flavors set in nicely and reminded me of the wonderful time the previous night. I would certainly return!

Came in for happy hour. The patio is really nice to sit at when the weather is good but doesn't…read moreoffer too much shade in the afternoon so just be aware. They have a nice happy hour and we sampled just about 1 of each thing on the HH menu. The highlight was the loaded fries and the Elote while the worst item was the beef tostada which was just super basic and boring and I wouldn't order it ever again. Drinks were good and I enjoyed their happy hour deals on house margaritas, beer and shot on a good deal. Service was nice but a little slow on the patio. Overall would come back and try their other items and go for those fries again.

Elote skillet

Shrimp tacos - the rice is super yummy too! Not a soggy after thought

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

4.2(1.1k reviews)

7.6 mi•Southwest

Excellent place. Great value, prices and portion size. Ambiance is freshly inviting. Service is…read moreflawless and friendly. All staff were professional and quick. Overall an excellent experience and I will be back.

Sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you need a place that feels like someone is…read moregenuinely happy you walked through the door. Adelitas is that place. I grabbed a seat at the bar where the bartender was friendly and engaging. On a recent Wednesday at 7:15, the restaurant was packed. When I left around 8:30, it was still busy. That's usually the best review a restaurant can get. Loyal customers don't keep coming back out of habit. They come back because it feels like home. The all-day happy hour margarita for $9 certainly doesn't hurt. The second one arrives before you've had time to argue yourself out of it. I ordered the enchiladas with carne asada and their house mole. If you're expecting one of those intensely complex moles with enough ingredients to fill a pantry, this isn't that. Adelitas' version is comforting, approachable, and deeply homey. It tastes less like a culinary experiment and more like something your abuela has been making for decades. The carne asada was tender, the rice and beans were exactly what they should be, and every bite reminded me why comfort food never goes out of style. Before leaving, I made the smartest decision of the evening. Tres leches to go. I devoured it later at home while Netflix asked if I was still watching. The cake somehow manages to be light while completely satisfying. Don't skip it. Better yet, don't pretend you're saving it for tomorrow. Adelitas isn't trying to impress you. It's trying to feed you well, welcome you warmly, and send you home happier than when you arrived. Whether your abuela was Mexican...or Greek...you'll understand exactly what they're serving here.

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Tres Leches Cake

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Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

4.4(848 reviews)

14.1 mi

Always a great meal…read more I always enjoy going to Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant. They're known for their molcajete, but tonight I tried some other dishes and everything was excellent. The strawberry margaritas are always above average quality -- strong but smooth. Chips came out hot and crispy, and the salsa is terrific. Fresh with just the right amount of kick. We had the combo plate with an enchilada, chile relleno, and tostada, plus the Steak Ranchero with rice and beans. Both were hot, huge portions, and packed with flavor. The tortillas were steamed and fresh. Service was fast and friendly. Consistent quality every time I come here. Highly recommend.

The most delicious refried beans I have ever eaten!!!! I…read morenever eat refried beans because they are usually tasteless. These were so flavorful! I had the chile rellano both ways. Fried and regular. Both excellent!!! My husband had a wet burrito . He's Hispanic and he said very authentic! We will be back!!!

Carbon tacos plate

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Carnitas tacos plate

Ni Tuyo

4.6(196 reviews)

9.3 mi•Southeast

This is such a nice place to get drinks and dinner with friends. The vibe is warm and cozy…read more There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant but it can fill up but there is a good amount of street parking in the area. Happy hour is from 4-6 every day and the deals are great. The quesabirria and the camarones al aljillo were delicious. I have been here before for their molcajetes and those were excellent as well, and good for sharing. They do have a small covered patio area which is adjacent a busy street. Service is consistently good. One of my favorite places for a drink and a bite in the area!

Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.

Sitting area

Pollo mains

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Molcajete

D'Corazon

4.3(823 reviews)

9.9 mi•Lodo, Northwest

Great Food and Service laid back,good Ambiance. Best…read moreEnchiladas, love there queso Cant wait to scatch up enough cash for another trip there

After asking to be relocated to another table, as there was a security box that was buzzing…read moreextremely loudly near the entrance, we waited for 15 minutes before I got up and asked the host if we were assigned a server. The server who came to our table had passed us about 10x prior to coming up to our table and asking us, "are you ready?". I let her know we hadn't been greeted and needed to get our drink order in. Since we had waited so long, we also put in our food order but overall, a terrible way to start the meal, as it felt like we had been intentionally ignored after we asked to relocate due to the noise. Food came out super fast and hot, but the beans and rice portions seemed like 1/4 less, with me running out after one flauta. Mango margarita tasted overly of sweet & sour mix, and while it was almost a slushie it perhaps needed more ice to make it so as it came out as more of a liquid. Overall the lack of an apology for the super long wait before we got drinks put a damper on the rest of the evening.

Host desk

Grilled steak especial tacos

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Mango frozen Rita and House Rita.

Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval

3.8(1.4k reviews)

9.7 mi•Lodo, Northwest

•$$$

9/1/26: surprisingly good! i don't have high hopes for…read moredenver food because the trends i see are steakhouses, healthy food, and beer. salsa trio & chips were delicious. three sauces came with the chips, all distinct in flavor. salsa verde wasn't spicy but had an amazing sour zing to it. my favorite was the charred pepita habanero salsa. this had the perfect consistency (not as liquidy as regular salsa) and had a bit of spice. the third sauce was interesting. i actually don't know what it was but it wasn't bad, also wasn't good. also orders the bonito which was bomb. tuna was so fresh and paired so well with the guac and WONTON chips. such an amazing crunch on these chips, i had to start dipping them with the salsas. skirt steak was so juicy. fajita veggies were decent, just a tad oily but i guess you can't really escape that when you get a sizzling plate. tortillas came in a little woven pig's ass (so fun)! nothing notable about the tortillas though, just plain flour. this place definitely shocked me, and i would come back again. highly recommend! eats- - salsa trio & chips - bonito - skirt steak fajitas

Our group of 4 had a reservation for a Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion. It was…read moresurprisingly not busy at 7 pm which was kind of nice and so the restaurant was a bit quieter than expected. We ordered the chips and salsa trio to start, quesabirria, chicken and steak fajitas with corn equites and rice/beans as a side, and lastly the carnitas. Personally I got the carnitas and was shocked at the portion! The presentation was beautiful and overall it was quite tasty. The hard part with this meal was that the black bean puree was underneath all the meat and au jus so it was a bit challenging to scoop up and put in the tacos. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we were pretty stuffed that we couldn't make it to dessert.

8.9 mi•Washington Park, Southeast

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Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

4.1(424 reviews)

This place is so cute! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, spacious, and has such a fun…read moreatmosphere. It's a great spot if you're craving authentic Mexican food. The service was warm and welcoming, and everyone was so friendly. I ordered the Perdida Special so I could sample some of their most popular dishes, and it was the perfect choice. I loved all the different flavors, and everything was fresh and delicious. There's free street parking nearby, and it's located in a charming area with lots of cute shops to explore before or after your meal. I'll definitely be back!

I don't even know where to start, but besides saying I'm surprised this spot is not reservation…read moreonly. Nina is amazing! The Marisol cocktail feels like a Hawaiian vacation. The garlic grilled shrimp and queso are top tier! Do yourself a favor, and go visit. Feels like my new favorite.

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Special of the day: Steak tacos - excellent!

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Katherine B.

10 years ago

Ordered Bandito Burrito, steak an extra $2 with guacamole an extra $1. Steak overcooked, nothing special. Lots of flour tortilla. Only two other tables in restaurant. Ordered Manhattan "up" skimpy but it came in a frosted glass. Considering the lack of customers service should have been prompt, it wasn't. read more

Priscilla G.

9 years ago

I have been in this side of town for 30+ years and Bandito's has been here the whole time. The owner and his brother started it and they even open one in Arvada a few years ago but it didn't make it. It's great for carry-out or eat in. read more

Atom G.

9 years ago

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Mark M.

Elite 18

163

11 years ago

Awful! I have no other words to describe it. There were 5 of us, we all had something different. There was one commonality...no flavor.

Mark V.

7 years ago

love their food. only thing is that they give you just enough food to finish eating there. I would like to see more food on the plate.

Erik R.

6 years ago

Give these guys a try!!! Great little hidden place. Prices are good and the food is pretty dang good too!!

Vlado K.

6 years ago

Best Mexican food in Town. Try their pork carnitas...also, good selection of tequilas

Mike N.

136

12 years ago

worst lunch i ever had Hate to be "this guy" but Casa Bonita has better food. read more

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