Hidden gem! Mole was excellent. Highly recommend. Brought my entire family here. Now they ALL have spread the word.

Absolutely amazing experience. First, we showed up without a reservation on a Friday night and were able to get right in-- The space is wonderful, warm and spacious. Also not overly loud, so made for a great ambiance. They began with a basket of warm, freshly-made chips and a trio of dips-- warm bean puree, salsa fresca, and a really, really awesome chili oil. We had tableside guacamole which was fresh and tasty, though it could have been a little spicier. For entrees, my wife had the ceviche, which she loved, and I took a gamble on the poblano mole, which was very, very good. Both came out blazingly fast. We ended the night with tres leches cake, which was incredible. This isn't your typical Mexican food-- It's unique and a step above! My one and only suggestion? Do the tres leches for dessert, and don't skip the espresso. We'll absolutely be back. read more

This place is bomb. I live a block away and had always intended on dropping in, it took me a year. Very pleasant surprise. The drinks were amazing, food was great, the service was awesome and it's so nice! Highly recommend. read more

I've been wanting to go here for a long time. I finally tried it. It was really good. Very flavorful and creamy. Their rice is so delicious. I also had a coconut marg that wasn't too sweet and it didn't have that artificial coconut taste. Definitely one of my favorite margaritas. I visit this place during COVID-19 safer at home. When I went inside, I was a little disappointed. There was so order or organization inside the restaurant. Social distancing rules were not being followed. I saw at least 9 visible employees and 15 guests. Some strangers standing only 2 ft from each other. In the kitchen, the staff was wearing masks but they were not covering all their noses. No hair nets. I know this is kind of a hard post. I like the restaurant, I just wish they had a better costumer flow and proper PPE to be worn. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Chili Verde and look forward to coming back again. I came for lunch and was the first customer there, so it was pretty empty and quiet. I had the enchiladas suizas, which was fantastic. It's going to be difficult to try ordering something different when I come back next time. Everything was flavorful and well-crafted, and the portion size was perfect. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside has a clean, elegant-yet-casual decor (though the tvs above the bar really detract from the ambiance). There's pretty limited parking in the rear, so I would guess you need to plan on parking on the street in the evenings. read more

Chili Verde is one of this hidden gems. A great restaurant hidden in plain sight. Located on 23rd and Federal, I probably have past the place a dozen times but only came here for the first time on a recommendation for a friend's dinner. It is a great space with a long bar and a smallish patio tucked away in the corner. The outdoor patio feels like you are hanging out in a friend's backyard making you feel relaxed and leisurely. I tried the mojito and their house special margarita. Both were excellent!!! I would come back just for the margarita. While you wait for dinner you can munch on chips with 3 different salsas. This alone can become dinner. For dinner I had the poblano crepe, which is stuffed with shredded chicken and smothered with a tasty poblano cream sauce. It was not what I was expecting but still very tasty. By surveying the menu you get the sense that the poblano chili is their specialty or at least heavily featured. To cap the night off we shared a slice of tres leeches cake to celebrate a friend's birthday. Although we were all stuffed we still all found room for a bite or two of this delicious cake. read more

We didn't know what to expect when we first selected this restaurant however the service is fantastic they educated us on their dishes, we tried so many new dishes. A must try for in the area. Amazing and authentic food! And their desserts are to die for! read more

First visit, excellent cuisine! I ordered the chicken mole dish, and it was wonderful! We have added this to our list of favorite places!

Should give this place a try, think it's better than near by fancy Mexican like el cazos

Great food, super friendly staff, big portions, reasonably priced, authentic Mexican food. Especially like crepas poblanas, ceviche, flautas, fajitas and tres leches. Great Margaritas too! Owner almost always on location. Clean bathrooms. Good parking behind building. Very nice patio, dog friendly. read more

Mexican food doesn't need to be fancy. I'm as happy as anyone with a lard and bean filled burrito smothered in sloppy green chile. But I am also in the opinion that Mexican food should be considered as good as the French, Italian and Japanese cuisines that everyone seems to think are the best. This is especially true of the kind of Mexican served at Chile Verde, which is from the Puebla region known for its complex moles and other sauces. The chicken mole is exactly what I ordered and the mole was wonderfully complex with heat, sweetness, chocolate, savory and nutty flavors all wonderfully intermingling. The sauce was so good I almost didn't mind that the chicken itself was a bit dry. I also had the crepas poblanas, which were smothered in a creamy poblano chile sauce, which almost didn't seem like it should go together except it was so delicious. The shredded chicken in this dish was moist and the whole thing came together quite well. I wouldn't say Chile Verde is deserving of haute cuisine status, and in some ways that makes it more endearing. The service, decor and food instead make me feel like I am a guest at a fancy family dinner. read more

Since last time I came here the manager asked my friend and I to come back. My friend decided to give it a try because the manager told her to just tell the staff his name and her meal would be on him. When she called for a to go order the staff had no idea who he was and actually pretended to be him on the phone while others laughed in the background so obviously she didn't place an order. To make matters worse the manager emailed my friend when she put this information in her updated Yelp review and said she shouldn't write reviews based on his "young and unprofessional staff". Not only did Custo not follow up on what he said he would do but he bad mouthed his staff in the process. He called my friend unprofessional for writing the review after only trying one dish. You definitely can't treat customers or staff like that so I won't be back! read more

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Unlike everywhere else I've been to for Mexican on Federal, Chili Verde has what I'd consider "upscale" Mexican. They serve delicious, modern takes on Mexican cusine, and It's definitely not the fast casual that litters Federal elsewhere. I hope some of you Yelpers find it so that they survive. The price is reasonable, even excellent, for the quality that you receive. We tried a few different cocktails as well as entrees. Drinks are interesting; I tried the "tepache" which is basically fermented pineapple rinds + tequila. I realize my description doesn't sell it, but that's the point....you should try it, because it's definitely unique. The downside to entrees is that many contain walnuts, which my fiancee is unfortunately allergic to...if you have a tree nut allergy, obviously be careful here. I haven't found anywhere else in the area that serves this type of cuisine. If you're looking for something outside of the Federal ordinary, swing through Chili Verde. read more

This place is legit. Admittedly, when my husband came in this morning in search of some hangover curing Mexican food our expectations were pretty low, but everything we had here just blew them away. My husband had a michelada he claimed was the best he's had since leaving SoCal 4 years ago, and my bloody mary was very tasty as well. Even the chips and salsa were better than average... they also have a dip which I think may be pureed new mexico chile in an oil base. I'd never had it before, and it was very spicy and nice. I had the mole enchiladas, which were amazing. Pretty much everything I would want a mole to be. The enfrijoladas my husband had looked good as well, but I did not get to try those. The staff here is friendly and welcoming as well. They seem like they're excited about their restaurant and customers. We'll definitely be coming back here again! read more

Went on a Bronco Sunday afternoon. Was empty. Oh well. Our server Suzie, who also was the bartender recommended drinks. I had a margarita with muddled mint and cucumber. It was delish. By the way, she was so helpful on suggestions and provided great service. The chips and salsa are extra. With an order you get three "salsas". One is a bean and chorizo, it was very tasty. My entrée was the Crepas Poblanas ($15). Very flavorful and filling. Overall, this is a great restaurant. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that it was empty, a tad too expensive for what you get, and we had to send our dessert back. read more

I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this place. The staff is upbeat and pleasant, the drinks are great, and the food is to die for. My wife and I walked there on Friday night, and we're so impressed that we brought more people with us on Saturday. We recommend the skinny margarita, the crepas poblanas, the chile verde (I'm from NM, so I prefer green chile to anything else. There were no green chiles in this, and it was the best I've ever had), the carne asada, and the puerco en chile morita. Honestly, we wouldn't be able to pick a favorite, as they are all great. It is also worth noting that their rice is spectacular. read more

Stopped in here today for lunch, since they just moved into the area and we saw an announcement on our local Neighborhood board. Neither of us were super hungry, so we just ordered the Guacamole and the fajitas for our first try of Chili Verde and split both. The Guacamole was made fresh table side by our awesome waiter Dylan (who was fun to talk to and very helpful). Not over salted or over seasoned like so many other places - just avocado with some fresh ingredients mixed in to enhance it. I would definitely get this again! The fajitas were also very good, we got the beef version and it came with some pinto beans, rice, grilled peppers (thankfully not cooked to the point of mush like many other places), onions, sour cream and corn tortillas. I emphasize the corn because they were way better than having a loaf of bread (flour tortillas) for a tortilla. We were playing it safe with the fajitas, and next time we will definitely get into some of the other more traditional dishes that Chili Verde has to offer. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood! read more

It's been a few years since I visited Chili Verde. I was so excited to take my husband to celebrate my new job! Unfortunately, it wasn't what I remembered. The drinks were subpar at best. Our two appetizers took 25 min to arrive (ceviche and guacamole). Our entrees took 1 hour from the time we ordered them. The portion sizes have decreased drastically and mine was cold. We asked to speak to the manager and after 30 minutes we gave up, paid and left. So disappointed and we don't plan on returning. read more

We stopped in here for a bite this week after work based on Yelp recommendations. We came in through the back, parking was fairly limited but available when we arrived at 5:30pm on Tuesday night. The restaurant is clean and well organized. The tables are well spaced and appointed. The vintage red brick provides a nice contrast to the otherwise modern bistro aesthetic. The restrooms are clean! You can see right into the kitchen as you walk past and the kitchen staff will actually acknowledge and speak to you as you go by - rare and appreciated! To the food, we shared the Crepas Poblanos and the Rib-eye Crepes . We agree that the Poblanos was the better of the two, but both were quite good. It's a bit on the pricey side and the portions were comparatively small. We'll be back! read more

Our office had a happy hour there on January 29th. The food, drinks, and service were all impeccable. They handled our group of 20+ with ease and were very accommodating. The staff was super polite and friendly. I enjoyed the happy hour appetizers so much that I stuck around and ordered dinner after my colleagues left. I will definitely be back here again! The mixologist was a sweetheart and super knowledgeable. She makes killer drinks! If you are in the Jefferson Park/east Sloan's Lake area of Denver and need a good place to go for lunch or dinner, do yourself a favor, and go there! You are welcome! read more

When a foodie friend said that this was hands down his favorite spot for Mexican fare we immediately added Chili Verde to our Must-Try list. After dining there earlier this week I encourage you to add it to yours! It might not be the best Mexican I've ever had but it ranks up there among the best. We started with perhaps the best dish of the night: the Pozole. This was easily the best rendition of this Mexican favorite I have ever had. It was complex, smokey and delicious. We also tried the ceviche but the Pozole was everyone's favorite. For mains we had the chicken mole, stuffed pepper (En Nojada) and the namesake Chile Verde. All were good and popular choices. The mole tasted very authentic and the chicken breast meat came apart easily when pulled with a fork. The stuffed chili was reminiscent of a Middle Eastern dish with its ground beef, almonds and raisin filling. The Chili Verde was a bit too salty for me which was disappointing. There were many dishes that we said we'd try on our next visit so I'll be sure to update my review. read more

It's restaurant experiences like this that make us question our decision to eat at restaurants at all. We left with an even dimmer view of Denver cuisine and society in general. We braved the flooding roads to get to this place on a Saturday evening, and encountered the same parking debacle as everyone else -- no parking in the microscopic back lot. We had to park half a mile away on a side street and walk to the restaurant in a downpour. We entered through the back, like wet rats, and were treated as such. The hostess asked if we'd ever been there before, and when we replied "no," we were promptly assigned the crappiest waitress (I'm assuming, since it's difficult to imagine crappier service). She had an air of indifference about her -- perhaps even arrogance -- and our service was rushed. We were never asked what we'd like to drink, so we ordered our drinks at the same time we ordered our entrees. Once my drink arrived, I had it for about two or three minutes before the entrees came out. The waitress brought the entrees out in such a hurry that I didn't even know she was at my side until the dish was placed in front of me. (It's a wonder she didn't spook me, causing the entree to end up in my lap.) The empty basket of chips was then whisked away, and we were not asked whether we wanted any more -- how cheap, considering the outrageous prices. I finished my drink, and wasn't asked whether I wanted another one. At the time our entrees were brought out, my fiancee told the waitress that we'd meant to order Choriqueso as an appetizer, but forgot, and that we wanted to order it at that time. She nodded, confirming that she'd put the order in, but it never arrived. When we were presented with the check, the waitress asked, "Did you not get the Choriqueso?" We told her "no," and then she deflected the blame on someone else, and made a production out of telling us that she'd have it taken off the check, as though she was doing us a favor by not charging us for something that we never consumed. She walked away, and we assumed she was going to bring back the new check. She didn't. Instead, she walked away, came back, took the check holder, walked away about three feet, realized it didn't contain payment, and brought it back. We pointed out that she was supposed to bring us the new check. Once the waitress brought out the amended check, I began to put my payment (cash) in it, and she came back yet again, as I was still putting payment in the holder. Anywhere else, the waitress would have walked away, but, instead, this waitress actually stood there, at the corner of our table, in between us, looking at me as I put payment in the holder. Once I was done, she RIPPED the holder out of my hand and walked away one final time. It's the type of thing that takes you by such surprise that you keep re-living the moment over and over, in disbelief that it actually happened. As for the food: I ordered a coconut margarita which was "meh," and probably had half a shot of actual alcohol. For entrees, we ordered the Crepas Poblanas (crepe with chicken, smothered in a creamy poblano sauce), and the Chile Verde. The crepes were overdone and hard to cut through. The sauce was likely sour cream-based, and rich-tasting, but not in a good way. It was weird, and hard to choke down. In revisiting the menu at this time, the Chile Verde was supposed to be "chopped pork, seared and sautéed in salsa verde." My fiancee swears the dish didn't actually contain the pork; he was instead served boiled chicken breast, with sauce dumped on top, and no garnish. I tried it, and was not a fan, since it contained the same nondescript seasoning you'd find in Spanish rice, which I don't care for. Also, he was supposed to receive beans on the side, but didn't. Edit (05/22/15): I e-mailed this Yelp review to Chile Verde and, almost two weeks later, have received no response. read more

I came in with high hopes and left very disappointed. The service was absolutely terrible. My friend and I were seated promptly, but literally had to go track someone down to order drinks. The margaritas were good (served in mason jars... ugh). The food was pretty good and came out quick but was not outstanding. It's definitely not your traditional Mexican. On the service: The bus person brought chips and salsa and water right away. I then waited 15 minutes trying to order and went and got him. Tracked him down. I tried multiple times to get his attention. He sent a waitress over who took our drink order. We ordered food when she brought the drinks. She did not check back in with us after ordering food (i.e. we wanted another round of margaritas..) and ran away as soon as she dropped off the food. I had to track her down again to request the bill. Food as good but I just couldn't get past the noise level and terrible service. read more

This was far and away the most extraordinary - and authentic - Mexican food I've had since I ate in a little tiny hole in the wall in Hyde Park, NY 6 or 7 years ago! The owners are from Puebla, Mexico and the food is exactly what they grew up on! We started with the pozole stew, which was mildly seasoned, chock full of tender pork and an entire meal in itself. It came with sliced radishes as a garnish - and I am certainly not a fan of radishes, but they were perfect here! The puerca (pork) in green salsa was so tart and complex I thought there was a party going on in my mouth! My husband had the Rellenos Madrillenos (?) - stuffed with mixed seafood and apples, raisins, plantains, walnuts, topped with a walnut cream sauce and pomegranate seeds ...Ay! Just amazing! Neither of us are drinkers but we tried the drink special - a coconut margarita. WOW! Rimmed with honey and toasted coconut, this put a whole new spin on tequila and margaritas! Delicious! We had a new waiter who couldn't have been more helpful or more charming. Eder, the chef/owner came to our table toward the end of our meal and talked to us about Puebla, the food, and his take on Mexican food. We agreed that real Mexican food is as complex and multi-layered as French or Chinese, but sadly, most of the Mexican in the US is bastardized "Tex-Mex" - and nothing like the amazing food you can really get in Mexico. Thank goodness for Eder and Chili Verde!! read more

Pleasantly surprised! Really, it's a must try! The service was excellent, and very helpful in navigating the menu. A bit pricier than I expected for the location but worth it. The food was fresh and flavorful. You won't be disappointed! read more

Chili Verde - Jalapeño margarita. Refreshing & perfectly sweet - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Overall, a very good experience. One star for great margs. They are a bit expensive but worth it with fresh ingredients and creative recipes. Happy hour prices are better and worth the effort to get there a little early. One star for great food. Overall, great flavors, nice spice that complements but doesn't overwhelm the food and unique combinations. Everyone loved their food and the salsas were quite delish. One star for nice ambience. Overall, a very nice interior and vibe. Definitely more upscale but still feels relaxing. The sort of place you can take a fun group of people. One star for good happy hour offerings with good deals on margs and some nice offerings for food. 2 street tacos and a nice marg for $10 is a great deal. Lost one star for service. As the night wore on and the restaurant got more full, there was a distinct drop off in service. The drinks were often delayed and we had to ask for water in several occasions. This was really the only disappointment. Overall, a great place and highly recommended for upscale Mexican experience. read more

I'm not going to claim to be a mole expert and list my mole credentials to support my review. Chile verde literally had the best mole I've eaten in Denver. And I've had mole like 4 other times in this city. Loved it. Good drinks, good service, great food and I love the green cilantro rice! Minus one star because the chips seemed store-bought. I'm pretty sure that's not the standard though... maybe just an off-night on chip-making. read more

Really good Mexican food. Came here with a big group. Service was great and the food was fantastic. Definitely recommend this place. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. read more

Five stars is an understatement! This place is amazing! The service is friendly attentive and happy to help make you visit great. The food is mind blowing! What they do with flavors has cjanged my view of mexican food forever ! Recommend stopping in and bringing friends cause this place is to die for! read more

Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Our food, service, cocktails, and dessert were impeccable. The waiter was extremely helpful, not only with recommendations, but with the specifics of each entrée. He encouraged us all to try something new, we did, and we loved it! Check this place out asap- you will not be disappointed! That area needs more places like Chili Verde! read more

This place is terrific! My g/f and I went there for our first time last week, and loved it! The drinks were refreshing, especially the coconut margarita. We liked that one so much, we ordered another. One of the appetizer salsas was a salsa arbol, which was HOT but delicious. We shared orders of mole poblano and one of mole verde. They were both delicious. The service was very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be going back. read more

We were looking for a place to eat near the children's museum and found this place on yelp. It's not often you see such outstanding reviews, so we gave it a try. Staff is very friendly and the food delicious. Will be coming here again for sure. read more

Lovely and present owners. Clean bathrooms. Food is to die for. Customers are good-looking and happy. Staff is on the ball. read more

Chili Verde - No fun allowed - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been to Chili Verde several times now and I've recommended it to several friends. I'm finally sitting down for a review, but this is a great spot if you're looking for a different version of authentic Mexican cuisine. This favors a more southern area of Mexico, specifically Puebla. The result is familiar ingredients but far different flavors. They have more delicate, creamier sauces instead of enchiladas, tacos, etc. The spices are really nice without being "spicy." The margaritas are truly excellent, they value the simplicity of lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur and not half a glass of sweet and sour like other places. Try the spicy margarita and you'll be hooked. Can't wait until our next stop in. read more

Fortunately for us the place across the street only took cash so we had to look for something else nearby and luckily found this place. Really good value especially for linen tablecloth and napkins... Unique nice quality ingredients and menu items they were very tasty, not too much, not too little, good service. cool place! read more

This place is amazing!!! Great atmosphere....great service... fine mexican food!! Im from Puebla Mexico, and I can tell the food is authentic !!! I love this restaurant!!!! read more

Wow! This might be the best Mexican food I've had in Denver, and one of the best I've had in the US period. Even in San Francisco, finding an authentic, classy Mexican restaurant is no easy feat. Their brunch menu was delicious. I had Chilaquiles w/ mole poblano (imported). Overall, it was great, if a tad bit expensive for the portions, but worth it for the quality. I'll be back soon to sit on their new patio for happy hour, and looking forward to Chiles en Nogada- a Mexican classic! read more

You Guys. Just go here. Trust me. So, so good. I followed them from the cute little Highlands corner onto Federal, it's THAT GOOD. Check out the bar menu (Margarita? Palomas? yes yes yes). I love the Mexican food in Denver; it's some of the best anywhere in the US. But there is a sameness to menus, sometimes, and Chile Verde mixes it up. The food is yummy and the happy hour is divine. read more

A pleasant surprise in the area! Far classier then many of the Mexican options around. The atmosphere is nice and clean with great artwork, I appreciate that they didn't feel that just because they are Mexican based everything had to be in bright colors. We were greeted at the table with 3 different salsa and chips (regular red salsa, an oil based salsa, and bean based) all very good! We followed this with some Flautas which had this incredible green salsa topping. From there I went with the ceviche which was nice and fresh with a little kick of spice. My friends enjoyed the crepe pollo which they said was fantastic. Overall a great find in the neighborhood! read more

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Really good! New and improved. Came back after after about a year. The food was delicious and authentic. Our server Dominque was very friendly and had a great attitude. If you haven't checked it out, please do so. read more