This place needs to stop taking so much of my money. They've been helping themselves to it with…read moretheir decadent mole sauce and molcajetes for over a decade, and I can't find anywhere else quite so good, and it needs to stop. Oh, and that wonderful live guitar music? Trickery to get you to spend a little more time and maybe order a nice mezcalrita and some of their chips and salsa. The wait staff is very attentive too and happy to find quieter seating when the main area gets too loud, which only prompts me to tip well. As sneaky as it is tasty.

I absolutely love this place. Chips are done in a dedicated GF fryer and are celiac safe! They're…read moreso tasty and perfectly salted -- the queso is delicious and the guac was amazing. The service was prompt and servers thoughtful. I came by midday for a snack and had some work to do. It was a fairly empty dining room and the team stopped by several times to make sure I had everything I needed and encouraged me to stay as long as I wanted.

Our daughter and son-in-law live in the Westwood area of Denver. We live in another state but visit…read moreregularly. They said they have seen this place and were curious for a long time. I looked up Yelp reviews when we drove past, while visiting. They were great so we decided to give it a try. Wow! We want to go back! We had our 4 month old grandson with us and they suggested a room where nobody else was around that we could relax and not worry about disturbing anyone (but he was pretty good!). The menu is GIANT! Every Mexican dish you can imagine and more! They brought chips & salsa right away and the salsa was soooo flavorful! We all loved it! It was spicy and flavorful. I got the chili relleno plate (you can choose between soft or crispy & I just wanted the traditional soft style). It was excellent. Nice garnishes of avocado slices, cucumber, and fresh orange slice. The beans & rice were nice. My chile relleno had quite hot spicy sauce but I liked it! There was lots of cheese oozing out of the chile. Mmmmm. The portion was huge and I took a lot home. Others in the group got: carne asada plate, carne bistek plate and fajitas. They all loved their food as well and the generous portions. The prices are very reasonable for the masses of food you get. We'll be back!

Table salsa is excellent. Love the soft chili rellenos are the best in Denver. Best taco Tuesday…read moredeal $1 each!

I would hate to give this place five stars where everyone can see it. Cause then I might get too…read morebusy. But as someone who has tried to find a good Mexican restaurant in the Denver area I was happy to find this place. Food was great and the service is awesome. Can't wait to go back.

This Mexican restaurant is a hole in the wall place (now three holes in the walls due to them…read moreexpanding) that's tucked away in an old strip mall, close to Bowles & Platte Canyon, the interior is colorful & you are usually greeted by a friendly employee. We have eaten here several times, and the food & service is typically fine. I wouldn't say it is the best I have had, but it is flavorful. Margaritas here are very sweet, and the tequila flavor was nonexistent. I have ordered Carne asada the past two times we have visited, and it was VERY tough (could barely chew it tough), they ask how you would like it cooked, but it doesn't matter- it is going to be served well done, which adds to the toughness of the meat. This past visit I asked to substitute the jalapenos for onions; I was charged $2.50! We also asked for more chips for the table and were charged $1.50. I understand food cost, so I do understand that charge. HOWEVER, I can go to any grocery store and purchase an entire 2lb. bag of organic onions for $2.89, so $2.50 for what looked like an eighth to a quarter of an onion was a bit steep, and if you are going to charge for SUBSTITUTING onion should you not refund for taking the jalapeno off? *This place will no longer be in the Mexican food rotation; there are better places out there where one doesn't get nickel and dimed for average at best food.

If you ask me where to find a happy hour that actually feels like a happy hour, I have an answer…read moreready immediately: Cochino Taco in Englewood. I think we're all a little tired of places calling something a happy hour and then charging almost full price. Not here. The happy hour deals are legitimately good, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. The crunchy tacos are one of my favorite things on the menu and getting two for $5 feels almost unheard of these days. Pair that with a margarita and you're set. The Doritos nachos are another favorite. I know how that sounds, but trust me. Order them. The chips and queso, pastor tacos, and asada tacos are all solid too. And if they have the coconut frozen margarita, get it. Add pineapple and suddenly you're mentally on vacation. I've been here for happy hour, brunch, and dinner, and I've always left happy. That's about the best compliment I can give a place.

We were looking for a place for lunch after an appointment and specifically tacos. Stopped here…read morerestaurant is clean and kind of eclectic and has a nice atmosphere. We got the fish tacos and I got the crunchy tacos, shaggy style. They have happy hour starting at 11 and I had a house margarita. Drink and beer and wine menu is more than adequate, service seemed to tad slow for that time of day, but wasn't really anything to complain about. It's a nice place and we'd go again.

I visited El Colima Restaurant back in November 2025, and this review is long overdue…read more I've traveled to Denver, Colorado several times, and finding truly authentic Mexican food can be a challenge. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants to choose from, but finding one that genuinely reflects our Mexican roots is much harder. As a Mexican from California, I've always believed California sets a very high standard when it comes to Mexican cuisine. This time, however, El Colima proved that Colorado absolutely has a place serving real, authentic Mexican food. The portions were generous and satisfying, the ingredients were fresh, and every dish was full of flavor. You can tell they take pride in both the quality of their food and the overall dining experience. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. Thank you, El Colima Mexican Food, for such an amazing experience. I look forward to visiting again the next time I'm in Denver!

What a hidden gem! This was one of those random finds, even at the parking lot we were curious to…read moresee how it was inside. And what an amazing surprise, the space is very clean and bright. Everyone working there is such a team. They all greeted us when we came inside and were very attentive. The have a great variety of food but we ordered tacos al pastor and quesobirria tacos. Both were superb 10/10 and we ended up ordering more tacos. We came with children and we were pleasantly surprised to see a restaurant that had more than just 2 high chairs which ended up accommodating more people who came with little ones z the kids menu has a good variety as well and the portions were great! We ended up getting the kids quesadilla and added ground beef to it and they were delicious! I'm so glad this place is so close to us and we are excited to try many more items from their menu, especially their guacamole which looked for good! They're margaritas are also really good, strong but not too strong with good flavor and not overly sweet! Can't wait to go back!

New spot in town! Nestled in the old El Tep location, Wapos brings a solid happy hour menu -- and…read moreyes, it even runs on weekends. The margarita did not disappoint. I went with the house marg, which was well‑balanced and genuinely tasty. The menu is packed with great options, but since it was early dinner, tacos felt like the right move. These aren't tiny tacos either -- you get four full‑size corn tortillas loaded with meat, onions, and cilantro, plus pico, a flavorful salsa, and a generous dollop of guac on the side. Honestly, what more could you ask for? They've refreshed the space with new furniture, and I can already see the potential once summer hits and patio seating comes into play. For now, just be patient -- they're still getting up and running. There's currently one server holding it down, and since word hasn't fully spread that they're open, it's only a matter of time before this place gets busy. No doubt about it. I leave a few photos for you and encouraging you to visit this area of Englewood. Keep in mind this place is just new to the area but they have many other locations around town. Enjoy and cheers!

New, delicious place in the heart of Englewood,for tacos and margaritas!…read moreGood atmosphere and service.

I have not had a meal at Garibaldi I did not like. However, my dinner this evening really knocked…read moreit out of the park! Garibaldi is a quick service restaurant located inside of a gas station, but don't let the fact they're not in a standalone fool you. They offer an extensive menu of authentic items. As someone who loves vegetables, but feels limited with the current Cyclospora scare, I was happy to find many options with sautéed or pickled vegetables. I chose the Garibaldi tacos azules. This comes with a chorizo taco, and a Cecina (cured beef) taco on blue corn tortillas with sautéed onion, nopales, and queso campesino. I chose no pico because of the outbreak, but had the option of smoked or cooked sauces to choose from and enjoy including green chile. My husband got Gorditas. They were hand made, crispy, fluffy, and delicious. I will be coming back to Garibaldi very soon. I appreciate the authenticity and all of the dietary options!

One of my favorite dining experiences is when you're just enjoying good food with friends and…read moreeverything speaks for itself. That's exactly what I found at Garibaldi Mexican Bistro. It's located on South Broadway next to a gas station, very unassuming from the outside, but the food really delivers. I ordered the pambazo with chorizo and it might be my new favorite sandwich. The bread was perfectly soaked and crisped, and the chorizo was flavorful without being greasy. I had recently tried a pambazo elsewhere and this one absolutely held its own. We also shared chips and salsa, blue corn tortilla enchiladas, and pastor and asada gorditas. Everything was well seasoned and satisfying. It's a straightforward, authentic spot that focuses on the food. I'll definitely be back.

Great service by people who genuinely care. The food is consistently amazing. It's our go-to spot…read morefor Mexican food!

Incredible food, fast and friendly service, excellent atmosphere, Los Portales goes above and…read morebeyond and checks every box there is. If you haven't tried the seafood chimichangas you are missing out!