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    Fire + Spice

    3.2 (45 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    the bar area of a restaurant
    Robin B.

    I can't really comment on the food or drinks because we actually didn't stay. We just weren't feeling the love I guess and the restaurant was completely empty except for us, so a group decision was made to eat elsewhere. The only real thing I can comment on, is that the chairs are in need of replacement. The material is cracking and they have duct taped them up. Other than that, it's a nice, big, open space that I would have thought would've had more people. We were there for lunch, so maybe it's more of a dinner place?

    Chips + Dip
    Rebekah L.

    After my husband and I got settled into our hotel room, we both noticed ourselves feeling hungry, especially since we hadn't had a proper meal since 4:00am that morning (and by proper, all we had was a small bite of Chick-fil-A at MSY Airport lol). Since we also had to use up our meal vouchers from United Airlines, we figured we would just head downstairs to Fire + Spice to grab a bite to eat. Fire + Spice is located on the ground floor of the Denver Airport Mariott at Gateway Park. It is located to the immediate left if you are entering from the hotel's front entrance or to to the right/straight ahead if you are passing by the front desk. While I am not sure if it's the norm, the little chalkboard sign posted at the front of the restaurant informed guests that they could just find a seat before being assisted, so we decided to grab a table in a quiet spot, and was promptly assisted by Eric, who brought us menus and some waters. We ultimately decided on splitting chicken wings and chips + dip as well as individually ordering fish and chips and a turkey avocado sandwich. Since we weren't sure what type of seasoning/sauce to pair with our chicken wings, we asked Eric who recommended the Nashville, which is essentially a dry rub version of a buffalo sauce but without the extra tang of vinegar. The food also came quickly because I swear we had only waited a couple of minutes before Eric came by first with our chips + dip and then the Nashville chicken wings. The chips + dip were probably the best I have ever had with freshly made tortilla chips and a dual option of queso and salsa. The queso was rich, gooey, and had a bit of bite to it probably from the different combination of cheeses, whereas the salsa was hearty and refreshing. The Nashville chicken wings were also amazing as the chicken wings were tender and juicy and the Nashville rub is something I still dream about to this day. In fact, if I ever get the option again, I would definitely pick the Nashville over Buffalo wings because it was the perfect balance between salt and spice. Similarly, my husband's fish and chips and my turkey avocado sandwich were also amazing. My husband said that the fish and chips was also the best that he had and even better than the one he had while we were in NOLA (which is pretty legit considering their seafood is amazing). My turkey avocado sandwich was also hearty and filling, each of the ingredients fresh and just absolutely delightful. The fries that were also paired with my sandwich (and also paired with my husband's fish) was also crazy good. The fries were crisp, well-seasoned, and only added to the overall delight of our meal. We were also fortunate to have Eric as our server as he helped lighten the mood and engage in conversation with us turning what initially started off as a horrible morning/afternoon to a delightful evening of rest, relaxation, and good food and conversation. Eric had even explained he was initially from NOLA, which was coincidentally where we had just come from, and we just all continued to converse about different topics such as questions he had about Hawaii, our experience in NOLA, and about a fear of spiders/bugs. We had such a wonderful dinner that when Eric had rang our meal vouchers up and came back to let us know we still had extra vouchers left, we told him that he could keep it as an extra tip, which he gratefully thanked us for before we headed back up to our room for the night. Overall, I would highly recommend Fire + Spice if you happen to be in the area or staying at the Denver Airport Mariott at Gateway Park hotel. As Eric smartly pointed out, Fire + Spice is a "restaurant located at a hotel and not a hotel restaurant," meaning that the food found here is some of the best you will ever find at a hotel, something that I can 100% vouch for. Eric also made for great company as we ate dinner and had we had more time in Denver or even at the hotel, I definitely would have made more trips to Fire + Spice to checkout more of their other menu options (and converse with Eric if he was on shift as he was a natural conversationalist). Prices are also very affordable for the amount and quality of food you're given making it one of the best food options to have in a hotel setting.

    Meeeeee
    Star B.

    Customer service is top notch!! From customer service agent...to the shuttle driver.... To the waiters and restaurant! The food is good! I will def return! The hotel is beautiful Too!

    Tortilla soup
    Jenn G.

    Whenever I travel I always try to prepare ahead to figure out the best places to eat. Knowing that I would be staying at the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, I looked up at places near the hotel that I could dine at. Fire + Spice caught my eye not only because it was in the hotel but because of it's name. I knew it would be cold in Colorado and I thought to myself, who wouldn't a little fire and spice when in chilly weather. I went to Fire + Spice during dinner and when I first arrived, there weren't too many people yet. It quickly filled up with hotel guests soon enough though. Many sat in the adjacent bar area but a significant amount did sit in the main dining area. Though their menu specializes in Southwestern cuisine, they do have bit more than that. They've got ceviche, empanadas, tacos and at the same time they have pork spare ribs, braised short rib and grilled steak salad. A lot of the menu items here a bit on the spicy side (hmm perhaps a reason why the restaurant is named Fire + Spice. They have three different heat levels, "A Little of Zest," "Spicy Pleasure" and "Sizzling." I definitely felt the spice at first bite with my starter tortilla soup. That soup sure did have a fiery kick to it. It was definitely perfect for the 20 degree weather that was going on that night. My only comment for this though was I didn't see all the ingredients they listed on the menu. The menu said it had guacamole, Pico de Gallo and tortilla crisp. I didn't see any of this in the soup unless it was mixed in. The real star of my meal however came in my main entree, the chorizo chicken. The chicken was simply amazing. It was a chorizo stuffed fried chicken breast topped off with chipotle cream sauce. It was perfectly fried and so crispy. There wasn't too much chorizo inside but it was still very flavorful. Each bite was heavenly. This came with cilantro rice and black beans. I felt the cilantro rice was a little mushy and the black beans a little lack luster in flavor but nevertheless the chicken made up for it. Overall I was pretty pleased with my meal. I found this place to be a good place for some spicy food in cold Aurora.

    Fire & Spice Margarita
    Anne A.

    We were in need of some cocktails so I ordered a Cosmo and my husband ordered the Fire & Spice Margarita. Both were delicious but less ice and more drink in the Margarita would have made it perfect! I was thrilled to see they offered a vegan option, the Vegan Sampler which had brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and carrots over a delicious quinoa mixture of black beans and corn. My husband, being the burly guy he is , ordered the Colorado Mountain Man Burger. He said it was tasty and the coleslaw very good. Beware of the pickle on top, I took a bite and found out it was super spicy! Our waiter Younes was a whirlwind of activity and took great care of us. He deserved the tip we left. We also ate here for breakfast. They have a buffet which is quite pricey ($20/person) so you need to eat a lot to make it worthwhile. The potatoes I took were not warm and the scone was as dry as a popcorn fart. The coffee was good. Our waiter was great, didn't catch his name, but he brought a pot of coffee and takeout cups with the bill which we appreciated.

    pomegranate martini
    Kay P.

    Sat at the bar and staff was attentive. Ordered a pomegranate martini and the cosmopolitan and both were well made. Also tried their crab cakes during happy hour and they were well flavored. Wish they were as hot as the plate they came on as they were served only slightly warm but they were still good. In one of the other reviews there were three crab cakes but I was only given two. Maybe it's because it was happy hour, I'm not sure, but would definitely order them again nonetheless.

    Glazed salmon
    Kevin L.

    For an in house hotel restaurant, the menu is very good and the choices are as good as any mid priced diner. I like salmon and this glazed salmon was good sized, the slaw was unique and I'm not eating carbs so I had to skip the sweet potatoes. In all I liked it.

    One of the best margaritas I have ever had. The sweet waitress said she made it herself "with love." #sugarrimmed

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