Loved it. Cute place. Drinks and filling small plates. I had tequeños and cachapas with cheese and black beans. Just here on business, trying to go back before i leave read more

Catira - TEQUEÑOS - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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A M A Z I N G. Every bite was espectacular and the service and atmosphere were awesome! Muchas gracias!

Three of us had lunch here recently. Our favorites were the cachapa sweet corn pancakes and the la palma salad. Lemonade was from the soda machine. We thought the arepas, the tostones, and the tequenos were just OK. We did try two of the sauces and liked them both, but we didn't appreciate having to pay $.75 extra for each. We felt like the prices were on the high side. The atmosphere was pleasant, although I could have used a little less of the thumping music. Our wait person was trying hard, but was new on the job. We had some discussion amongst ourselves as to whether we should give three stars or four stars -- we decided three was about right. read more

Great service and great food! Loved the classic plate with the beef, rice, beans, plantains and sauces

First time but I love this place! Food is casual but on point. Vibe is great and so is the service! Food and drink prices are great! $5 bottle beer all the time and great cocktails this will be a new regular spot read more

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I was back in about a week ago and felt I needed to add this: If you like corn try the cachapa!! It's like a block of cheese wrapped in a corn fritter/corn bread pancake and it was delicious! Still the same wonderful service and beautiful dining atmosphere! This was the first time I had ever tried one, and I'm so glad I did, because now I know to order it every time! read more

Great experience, service and great food ! They even have delicious vegan option! Super friendly staff! read more

Catira - Americana Empanada! - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is an amazing place! I went to lunch with friends. Everything we ordered was wonderful. Arepas are mouth watering! Plantains so yum! Empanadas as well! The owner was so fun to talk to! Service excellent. Best recipes from Venezuela. Not enough room to talk about how beautiful the decor is... New restaurant you have got to go !!! read more

Showed up right before the kitchen closed. Not sure if it was the owner or what. But, dude was great. Helped us out with a smile. The food was incredible, and the service was great! read more

Catira - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Everything about Catira was perfect. The food was exceptional, the Service was perfect. Great recommendations and just very kind people. The restaurant is also beautiful, spacious and most importantly, a great value for the portions and quality of food. read more

Fantastic food, service, and ambience! Their plantains need to be bigger and a larger portion size

We started with the cachapa and it was Amazing. That sweet corn pancake with melted cheese and butter on top was the perfect start to our dinner. Then came the tostones that were cooked crispy and topped with the just right amount of salt. The Guasacaca sauce was not my favorite, next time I will get them Patacon style. When I did not think it could get any better I was served an Arepa that melted in my mouth. The beef was so tender and blended perfectly with the plantains and black beans mash. A very special thank you for preparing our meal to accommodate my food allergies!!! Looking forward to returning again soon! read more

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Me and my girlfriends came for happy hour and it has a great vibe with delicious food. Every dish was delicious and the staff were so kind and attentive. Overall amazing experience! read more

I first went to Catira to see what it was all about and had such a good experience, I asked them to host a large corporate event and worked directly with the owners of this restaurant for a private event. I don't know if there's enough room in this review space to articulate how Manuel and his staff went above and beyond in all aspects and exceeded any and all of my expectations. From the very first email exchange to meeting Clare and Manuel at the location to outline the event, to the food recommendations could not have been easier. They understand what it takes to make sure each guest feels like a member of their family. The Venezuelan culture was on full display. Each and every person I talked to commented on the quality of the food, the attentiveness of the staff, and that the owner was there not only doing every job, but also interacting as if he had known them for years. The plates full of Cachaps, Tequenos, dessert Tequenos, Tostones, and mini empanadas of all 5 flavors as well as all four of their deeply complex sauces went fast and furious and the kitchen make sure everything stayed stocked and warm. Many of our guests, along with myself, were able to try Polar beer for the very first time as it's currently only available here. I can go on and on. I first went to Catira thinking it would be a good place to try, but I left yesterday feeling like part of the family. read more

Our family loves this restaurant - the food is delicious, the staff is gracious - we come here every week.

Great dining experience. Excellent food fun atmosphere and very good service. Plan on going back soon

My husband and I tried Catira recently and had a wonderful dining experience. The cocktails and food were delicious; enjoyed the mini empanadas and classic plates. Our server was friendly and prompt. The owner came to our table to introduce himself and to make sure we were enjoying our meal. The restaurant also has a fun vibe; Latin music and a warm color palate. Fellow diners included both couples and families. And compared to many of the restaurants in the DTC area Catira is a more affordable option for a nicer meal with table service. Highly recommend supporting this new, family run business! read more

Everything about Catira is excellent! The owner and his wife are working right alongside all of the servers and kitchen staff to deliver an exceptional dining experience and the most delicious empanadas, arepas y Venezuelan delicacies. I am typically a Mexican food fan--I love spice--but Catira loads up on flavor and it totally makes up for no spice. The blondie empanada is outstanding. They also serve Space Dust IPA on tap--it's my favorite beer--so it's a no-brainer. I will definitely put this on the date night rotation. read more

Incredible. What a lovely atmosphere, 10/10 service, great vibe, and of course top notch food and drinks. Can't wait to come back, this place rocks! read more

Food and drinks were amazing!! Really enjoyed the empanadas. The service was extraordinary. Kenna was so sweet!

omg, so delish! everything about the food is so good--especially the spices and sauces!! definitely a must-come-back spot. it was a pleasure meeting manuel, who brings so much warmth to the place. the atmosphere is on point too you've gotta check it out! read more

We stopped the grab dinner here one evening while visiting Denver and we weren't disappointed. Nice cozy spot our server was very welcoming and gave us detailed information about menu items. Our first time trying Venezuelan food and we were impressed. We got the catira and non alcoholic mamacita both of these drinks were so refreshing. We got the tostones, the beef cachapa, blondie empanada and Clasica arepa with the chimichurri and guasacaca sauces all of the food was delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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Delicious Venezuelan comfort food! The cachapa is everything bread, cheese and butter thar you could ask for. The shredded chicken was delicious in multiple dishes. The cocktails are interesting and unique. The owner came by and was very friendly. The service in general could use some work (our server went MIA for a while) but for a new restaurant still figuring things out, really not bad! read more

I saw the great reviews and was really excited to try this place. The ambience and vibe was great. The service was fine. But I was very disappointed in the food. I got two different empanadas the clasica and the Americana it was served with no sauce. My girlfriend got the classic chicken plate. All were very underwhelming and lacking flavor. And the chicken plate comes with a big pile of beans that have zero flavor. And the rice was just plain rice. Maybe I didn't order the right things, but I won't be coming back. read more

It was Delicious! The owner was so friendly & gave great recommendations. The atmosphere is really fun and so are the cocktails. Highly recommend this gem. Dog friendly patio also a bonus. read more

The Bebesota arepa was super tasty!! We also tried the mini empanadas and loved each of the flavors. Service was amazing - we sat at the bar and had multiple check ins by the staff. I loved the cute lights hanging above the bar! Definitely will be back! read more

Always happy with the food and the experience. The food comes out quickly and is of quality

Excellent food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. We enjoyed everything we tried -- 10/10, no notes!

Simply outstanding. Warm, colorful atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service. Definitely try the capachas, assorted empanadas, plantains and the shredded mahi mahi - they were all stelllar. They all pair perfectly with the Venezuelan beer Polar. The owner, Manuel is charming, very knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. This place is an absolute winner - try it. You will not be disappointed! read more

I found out about Catira through friends and Instagram (@holacatira) and made a point to visit during a recent trip to Denver. I found the story about how Catira went from a dream to reality for the two lovely owners who moved to Denver to open the restaurant. I was very interested in tasting the food, seeing the space and learning more. I visited Catira twice during my trip and my experience both times was even better than I had expected. The vibe of the restaurant is fun, friendly and hospitable. The staff is engaging, knowledgeable and really works to make sure every customer's experience is enjoyable and memorable. Being in the interior design field professionally myself, I was particularly impressed with the decor as the owners have really done a great job of making the interiors comfortable, colorful and fun! There is plenty of light, great music, colors everywhere (be sure to check out the bathrooms) and there is a wall of pictures including friends and family of the owners that was so personal and thoughtful! The food was incredible. So were the cocktails (unique, fresh and fun.) I didn't really know what to expect as I was not familiar with Venezuelan food. Wow! It was so delicious, fresh and interesting. There are so many wonderful items. The food presentation was fun and colorful and in keeping with the feeling of the restaurant. The staff did a great job of explaining the food and drink options and I ended up trying at least half or more of the food items on the menu...and a few different cocktails! Be sure to check out Catira when in Denver. The restaurant is wonderful. The neighborhood is also lovely and convenient. And be sure to learn more about the great story that started this wonderful new eatery. read more

Eat here! Great place for a quick dinner, would be an easy meal for families. Ate an early weeknight dinner, not busy at all. Very attentive service, helpful with recommendations for new diners. Started with the cachapa (sweet corn pancake) which also makes a great dessert. Shared an empanada classica, and two arepas (blondie and bebesota). All were hot, tasty, and came out quickly. Appreciated our server's advice on sauces, and it all cost about $50 (pre-tip). read more

Like the sign on the wall says, "You Never Forget Your First Cachapa". SOOOO good, don't miss trying one! The food here is delicious and way above food truck quality. We went for lunch and there were several things on the menu we had never heard of before. The server (owner?) was very helpful with the menu, and his enthusiasm for Venezuelan food was infectious. All choices were tasty and the white wine was very nice. It's definitely on our repeat list! read more

We ordered the Capacha with beef and chimichurri on the recommendation of our server and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the mini empanadas . Can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious food. The restaurant was very clean and the patio was great. read more

Excellent food and service. Manuel does a great job at keeping everyone happy and putting a good mood in the ambiance!

We had a reservation, but when we arrived, no one greeted us. Instead, someone yelled from behind the bar to sit at a specific table--no walk over, no real welcome. We ordered an appetizer, expecting it first, but it came out cold and with the rest of our food. On top of that, our drinks were wrong and didn't taste good at all. The restaurant was empty and seemed overstaffed, yet the service was still disappointing. The arepas were the biggest letdown--dry, hard, and small. The chimichurri was extremely oily, and to make things worse, part of our order was missing when it was brought out. We spent over $100, and it was absolutely not worth it. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back. read more

Really fantastic value, with outstanding service and food. Order one of everything in bold on the menu... we did!

Best Venezuelan food I've had in a long time! Everything tastes súper casero, like abuela is in the kitchen. The portions are generous and you definitely get your money's worth. 100% recommended if you're craving real Venezuelan flavors read more

Awesome drinks and service! Food delicious! Highly recommend! We'll be back! The owners are very friendly and engaged!

We randomly stopped in and were pleasantly pleased! The food was so good! The owners both spent time sharing their story with us and telling us about their concept and Venezuelan heritage. We loved turning we tried - the Clasica and Blondie empanadas, and Veneka and Blondie arepas. All delish! We will definitely go back! read more

Catira - Delish! - Venezuelan Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Amazing Venezuelan arepas and empanadas. The margaritas and beer selection are also great. I've only come for lunch with co-workers, but I am planning to come back for dinner soon. Manuel, the owner/general manager, is very friendly and service on point. It's also fleshing to find a restaurant serving Latin American food with distinct flavors than the taste of typical Mexican chile read more