Two word: moan worthy Service was amazing and the food was incredible. We will be back! read more

Service was quite slow. I was waiting for about 10 minutes before I was acknowledged. Inside is nice and clean. Ordered the quesadilla and chicken pozole. Overall, ingredients seemed of good quality. Quesadilla was fine, and sour cream was nice. The guac was different and not to my liking. It was maybe too basic? I didn't see any onion or pepper. I also didn't sense any lime. They put sumac on it, I think? That part was fine I suppose, but it didn't feel like it integrated with the guacamole. The chicken pozole did have a good portion of chicken in it, but it was chicken breast chunks that were really bland and dry. Would have loved to see a fall-apart drumstick or thigh in there with skin and all. This dish was also lacking acid. A bit on the salty side. Looking at the prices, I don't know if I'll be back. I get that prices of everything have inflated in the last few years, but this feels over the top. read more

Super yum. Thats all I have to say. Loved our time here, will be back. Delicious overall. read more

Kachina Cantina - Pork Belly - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've been an avid patron of Kachina for years. They've changed their menu and no longer offer ala carte tacos on fry bread. They now offer taco plates where you pay $20-24 for 3 (yes, 3) street tacos. All of my favorites that used to bring me into kachina are gone and their new menu is sub par. I actually walked out of the restaurant, after being sat, when I saw their new menu. I don't plan to return. read more

Kachina Cantina - Wagyu taco on fry bread - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stopped here on a food tour. Beautiful place in a cool hotel. However, it was totally open and therefore too warm and muggy to enjoy food. The guacamole was excellent and it was nice that they came with Chicarones and chips. I did not like the margarita but I don't usually like them. Others in my party did. I hated the pork taco. The blue tortilla fell apart the second I picked it up. The only flavor it had was from the peach jalapeño sauce. read more

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We were in the area and looking for a sweet treat to wrap up our evening, but wanted something beyond the typical dessert or ice cream shop so we stopped into Kachina Cantina, and I'm glad we did. Our group of four ordered the churros and the dessert fry bread to share, and both were excellent. The fry bread is stuffed with mascarpone and served with berries and syrup making it a great option if you want something indulgent but shareable. The churros were next level. Crispy, warm, and served with two dipping sauces: chocolate and caramel that really take them over the top. The rest of the menu looks fantastic, so I'll definitely be back to try dinner (and dessert) next time. read more

Kachina Cantina - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We visited on a Monday, late lunch after visiting in the area. We made a special trip for the fry bread tacos but unfortunately they have removed it from the menu temporarily. We ended up grabbing queso and guac instead, for a quick meal. The service was good, and food was good, still bummed about the fried bread tacos, but if they bring it back again I will definitely make this a visit during our next stop. read more

Open, vibrant, bright, modern, I can think of a handful of words to describe this cantina that is in the heart of LoDo. As part of the restaurant crawl that my soon-to-be 25 years old daughter and I were set out to do, after having a few bites at a nearby dumpling place, we came here for more bites to entertain our palates and stomachs. You can enter this establishment from the main door located on 19th and Wazee or walk directly from the Denver Milk Market without exiting the building. If you choose the latter, a very cute airstream that in which one of the workers makes churros inside will welcome you at the entrance. As we proceeded, we saw a spacious bar to the left. To the right saw a vividly drawn art on the wall. When we reached the reception all the way to the other end of it we greet a man for our 5:30pm reservation. Ian who also became our waiter took us to one of the tables for the night. It was a slow Sunday night everywhere in downtown Denver. Kachina was no exception. Only several tables were taken by people where it was creating a quiet noise. Perfect occasion for an intimate mother and daughter time. The menu is not massive but there are enough items to choose from. We were lucky enough to be the happy hour window where we were able to pick a few items from the HH menu. We thus went with the chicken taco ($3) and the carnitas taco ($3). And from the main menu, we got us the Chile Relleno ($20 and yet on our check it was listed as $15. We specified that it was a birthday occasion when we reserved our table so I wonder if they discounted?? Not sure but we liked the cheaper price). From the Zero-proof section, we got Guava Mint Agua Fresca ($8, this is a very reasonably priced mocktail.) Ian was very attentive and pleasant to us. He was creating a positive atmosphere; his welcoming demeaner as well as his efficiency were top-notch. The two tacos were good; not super impressive in any way however. The Relleno was a good portion but it sure looked different from the few photos posted on Yelp (we could clearly see that the center of it used to be rice. Now it's made with quinoa. This was a bit disappointing as I cannot consume quinoa in a large quantity due to sensitivity to the stomach.) Well, it's clearly written on the menu that it has quinoa so we missed it. Too bad...we could have asked the kitchen to modify it with rice. We will do that next time for sure. Let's not forget to mention about the mocktail. This is a good well-concocted zero-proof. A good amount of guava was tasted. Not too sweet and it's reasonably priced at $8. There was a little surprise at the end. The guy who was making churros in the airstream upfront came to the dining area to serve us (all diners) complimentary churros! We thus didn't have to spend extra to get us a dessert. The churros were crispy with a perfect amount of sweetness. I thought I was going to say that the Guava mocktail was the best thing for the night and but let me restate that it was the fee churros. This is a decent place to grab a few tacos or quick bites. Prices are reasonable; good service; good ambience. And you might get lucky by getting a complimentary churro at the end of your meal! read more

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Great restaurant with great food. I have been here a few times but this is the first time I am creating a review. They have some vegetarian options and they have some unique items on the menu. I ordered the birria and most of it was very delicious but it had a big amount of just pure fatty parts. They were decently priced but a bit on the expensive side. Next time I would explore McGregor square on the other side instead. However worth a try!! Decent service and ok ambiance. read more

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It's a solid spot to hang if you're in the hotel of the same building or you're looking to splurge a bit for some nice environment. I would describe this place as a 4-star experience but you'd expect more for the cost. Hence, the prices knock it down to a 3. There are many seating arrangements. The bar is also delightfully comfortable. Drinks here are solid. Food is very expensive and the quantity is very light. Given the price point, you'd expect either more quantity or amazing quality, but it's just alright. It's something I'd be happy to eat for dinner if I were hungry, but I probably wouldn't pay as much as we did for quantity and quality of that size. Overall service was okay. They're not the most attentive bunch. You have to catch their attention and tell them what you want to get serviced. Again, for the price you pay, you'd expect more. read more

Kachina Cantina - Margarita de los Rockies - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Unusual to be asked for a credit card before being allowed to order. Came for the queso with chili and chips and some Mexican wine. The wine was full bodied and actually pretty good. The cheese and chips were very basic. Service was slow and focused on delivering orders. Not a returning customer experience. Overall it is a Nice space. Has potential. In a land of lots of Tex-mex and more this places strength is the location. read more

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This was our fourth stop as part of our Downtown Denver Food Tour. Our guide hyped this place up so much, that he comes eat here every week. But when they served us their Wagyu Taco, I was not that impressed. The wagyu meat itself was very tender and you could tell it was quality meat. But maybe the sauce and seasoning with the fried taco just didn't quite gel together. Other folks at my party agreed discretely. We thought it was just okay, it's fru-fru taco for no reason, there are better taco options in Denver. But the place itself is beautiful. Aesthetically light, bright, lively, with catching details all over. It's inside this fancy hotel that you have to go into to get to the bathroom. read more

Kachina Cantina - Wagyu Taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The service was excellent and they were short staffed. It was a holiday. Our server was very accommodating since a 3rd guest showed up late to join us. Not giving 5 stars only because our meals arrived several minutes before our drinks. The drinks were a bit on the weak side. Our appetizer never arrived. (We weren't charged so whatever no big deal) but they did their best being swamped and I know what it's like when coworkers call out "sick" on a holiday and everyone who shows up suffers the consequences. I'd try them again. The enchiladas were delicious and just the right size to eat a meal and be comfortably full read more

The food here is AMAZING!! I previously tried the cauliflower taco on fry bread during a Denver food tour. This was my first time trying fry bread and I was blown away! When having guests in town, I raved about the fry bread and knew we had to go back and try the desserts. We got the churros with cajeta sauce and chocolate sauce. This is easily my favorite dessert I've had in Denver so far. We also had the stuffed sopapillas with berries and mascarpone. The presentation of this dessert was so well done, and having this be made with the fry bread made it even more delicious. Overall, this has become one of my favorite Denver places between the delicious food, amazing staff, and cute decor. A great place to take guests or to enjoy on a weekday! read more

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Had the cochinita tack and margarita. The margarita was classics and so good! Not too sweet and very strong. I love the tortilla, very unique texture. read more

Kachina Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I just went to Mexico and ordered birria tacos and they still had nothing on the quesabirria here. It was packed full with flavor in every bite and the meat was never ending. I would make the 20 minute drive over my other favorite place that's 5 minutes up the street from me because they're just that damn good. (Idk if i can say damn but they deserve it). Run don't walk! The service was amazing too. read more

Kachina Cantina - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We went for a welcome team lunch today and it was great. We were basically the only people there. We had guac and chips, a few salads were ordered, the pick 2 and the two tacos with fry bread. I absolutely love their frybread tacos. They are so unique and I've never had them anywhere else! The carne asada was a little spicy for me but I'm a wimp. The shrimp one was delicious! Great food, great service read more

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Fresh margaritas and delicious fry bread! Service is super quick and the location is great to walk around afterwards. A very bright space that is perfect for a happy hour. read more

Kachina Cantina - Wagyu Carne Asada Taco on fry bread - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went to a special event here where we were supposed to be spending 2 hours making tamales. Instead we were given a husk, the meat and the masa. We put it together and folded it which took basically no time. Didn't get to do anything to cook the meat, didn't get to do anything to make the masa. Didn't even get to put the husk in some water. We were done and gone within 30 minutes with 1(very expensive) tamale. We had even asked for the recipe for the tamales. We were told we'd get it but even that didn't happen. My wife and I were excited to do this together and it really could have been a great experience, but (considering it's right by Rockies Stadium) it was a swing and a miss. read more

We had Valentines dinner here "Amor At The Cantina" and let me tell you its amazing!! Food was delicious and service was excellent! It is a bit pricey $250 after taxes and tip but trust me its worth it. read more

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The food is ok. The service is perfect. The decor was appropriate. However, three small tacos should not cost $18. Food prices are climbing and portion was stingy read more

I've been here a bunch of times and every time has been great except today. The restaurant was half empty, scattered empty tables all over, the host asked if we had a reservation and was not sure if he could seat us, our part was 5 people. The service and wait times were horrible. We ordered everything the first time we saw the server since it was over 25 minutes for someone ask if we wanted water, drinks, or even come up to the table. This was a sign, we should have left. The chips and salsa trio appetizer took 35 minutes, this is chips and 3 salsas. The second appetizer and 2 a la cart tacos took 58 minutes from ordering, the taco plate, 3 tacos with rice and beans took 1 hour and 22 minutes from time of ordering. If you want to spend the entire day here this is your place. The food is good but not worth the wait and hesitation to sit us. I will not be taking family and friends visiting from out of town here any more. read more

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This was actually such a great find! We were looking for a place to do bottomless brunch, but we were running late, so we ended up coming after brunch. It was worth it! Our server was kind and didn't take too long getting our orders in. The place was bright and inviting. They also have a combi inside, which I think you can get drinks from on the other side, but not sure. The food was great! The birria plate was probably the stand out. It was so much food, but it was amazing since we could not stop eating! The pozole that's on the happy hour menu was tasty and it was a great portion! We did need to add a little salt, but we're just salty! The margarita flights were the amazing as well. They were pretty strong! We did not need any additional drinks after those. Great find and definitely plan to come back! :) read more

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Food: we were super impressed with the food here! (1) Grilled skirt steak: so delicious! It has a spicy chocolate mole sauce, rice, beans, and fresh avocado. The steak was charred but still pink (which I like) and seasoned well. They gave you fresh tortillas on the side to make your own tacos and it was soo good! (2) Tacos: 1 carnita, 1 al pastor, and 1 fish. My partner said all three were fantastic. He said the fish was his favorite. (3) Queso Fundido: it was my least favorite thing. It was a little light on flavor. (4) Frozen margs: these barely tasted like they had alcohol in them. Recommend getting an extra shot to add in You do not get chips/salsa for free but it's very cheap on happy hour. Service: they were pretty packed in there but service was still great. Nothing to complain about. Ambience: they have a huge bar for potential walk-ins and big patio. It's a fairly large place so in theory walk-ins could happen but we had a reservation and had to wait 10 minutes for a table. Overall the food was above our expectations which is why I'm rating so high. Would go back read more

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This was the last place we stopped at...we walked all over by union station and near our hotel but finally decided on this spot. The decor was so my style and the pride flag in the entry was a nice touch too! ‍ We started with the Double Dip (Queso + pico de gallo, charro beans + cojita) YUM!!! Next we had a Chicken Tinga Taco also delish! Both of those items were on the happy hour! Daily from 3 to 6 pm! Definitely worth checking out. Lastly we split the open faced quesadilla with grilled chicken. It was so so good! Mindy was so nice, and helped us lock down some cool places to check out while in town! I'll definitely be back! read more

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The decor and atmosphere of this restaurant is stunning, with a variety of types of Mexican food and drinks. We tried to salsa trio and margarita flight. The salsa was fairly spicy and the Marg's were pretty sweet. Service was ok! read more

Kachina Cantina - Salsa trío and margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here on Christmas Day with my boyfriend and his mother, one of the only places open in the area. Such a cute ambience, at the corner of the restaurant, so there are windows on both sides and an open kitchen floor plan where you can see behind. They had their full menu and even a few holiday specials, including a full prime rib dish. I ended up going for traditional Mexican food, starting with the Elote, which was a hit. They keep the corn on the cob and cut it up into about six pieces, perfectly seasoned with The spicy mayonnaise and Cotija cheese. Cooked exactly right and tasted delicious, easy for sharing too. I decided to try two tacos, the grilled fish and the Carne Asada. Often, I only find fried fish tacos around here if any, so it was nice to have the grilled option. They were really good, but the Carne Asada was my favorite. I also tried it on the fry bread which was the cherry on top. I had never had a taco on this type of bread before, and it was absolutely delicious. Our server was so sweet, I can't remember his name, but he was very attentive and gave me all the best recommendations. He was on top of things and we filled our drinks without asking. Thank you! (Maybe his name was Luis?) We all loved our food, and we will definitely be back here soon read more

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I travel all over the country with some of the biggest musical acts out there, and I've met a ton of bartenders in my time -- but Leah at Kachina is truly something special. She kicks so much ass at her job it's wild. Even after a packed Broncos game crowd, she handled everything with total grace, all while keeping that real, human touch that makes you feel welcome. Her vibe is chill, her service is top-notch, and she's got great taste -- her drink and food suggestions were spot-on. You can tell she actually cares about giving people a great experience. I can't stop thinking about how good that night was. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Denver. read more

The highlight of our experience was the friendly wonderful staff that went above and beyond to accommodate our family. And the food was delicious especially their prime rib special :) read more

I came here for a friend's birthday on a Friday night. We had a reservation as the group was rather large celebrating a birthday (16 people). The food was all pretty decent. I wouldn't say that it is traditional Mexican food, but I loved the spin that that they took. My favorite was the corn which would be a great add to any meal that you order! Unfortunately, the service was not great. We made this reservation over a month in advanced so it is assumed that management would have it well covered. There was only one waitress who was supporting us, and I felt horrible you could see how overwhelmed she was not just handling our table but the bar tops above. In turn the food and drinks took over 30 minutes to come out. Some of the drinks came out after the food. It was kind of a mess. Management definitely need to put two people on such a large party. I would give it another try at the margarita flight was amazing and so was the corn. Overall 3.5/5 stars read more

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Came for the bottomless mimosas and chicken enchiladas for brunch! We had a blast, and our service was really well done for having a table of 11. Great for large groups. The 2 hour duration for bottomless mimosas was plenty of time! read more

Kachina Cantina - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

While this location is surrounded by yummy eats, I was disappointed we wasted our meal here. Service was good and friendly however the meal was pretty mediocre. The queso fundido was watery and tiny. See the photo. Not a share with a table of 4 dish. It came in a dish about half the length of the spoon with Pace picante tasting toppings and was VERY watery. I ordered the Beef Birria. Mistake. It came as a piece of very fatty beef in thick overly smoky sauce in a bowl with rice, a slice of avocado, a lime slice, a half teaspoon of onion & cilantro, accompanied with a side of 4 street taco size corn tortillas. It's missing ALL the great aspects of traditional Birria tacos. No cheese, no crunch, no consume deliciousness to dip in. Im not sure the point of the rice because it is not edible covered in the thick sauce that had the texture of thick bbq sauce. Tbh we regret coming here. read more

Kachina Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First of all, I want to say, the service was really great, and the ambiance was very casual yet we didn't feel out of place a bit dressed up. Since it's essentially in a hotel lobby in the Milk Market, I think it likely gets a lot of travelers staying in the hotel. The night we came it was not crowded, and was a great vibe! The food was quite disappointing. My husband and I both ordered their version of a taco salad, and despite the price (around $20 with meat), the salad was tiny. There could have been twice as many greens and add-ins to fill the bowl. It also felt overdressed and the small amount of greens that were in the bowl ended up wilted since they were drenched with dressing. Overall, it was a nice atmosphere with great service, but I would not return. read more

Stopped in for a fresh margarita and the blueberry oregano margarita did not disappoint! Didn't have food but the drinks were exceptional. Ive had brunch here in the past and it was delicious. Service was prompt and the outside city vibes were calm prior to a rockies game. Waitress directed us towards the blueberry oregano margarita. Wouldn't have been my first choice but would definitely be my first choice after her recommendation! read more

Simply put, the good thing about this place is that food is good. The bad thing is that the service is terrible. They also need to seriously update their website and online menus. The restaurant is clean, looks nice, and you're not cramped for space. We came for brunch without a reservation and waited 20min to be seated even though there were empty tables and nobody in front of us. The greeter was nice though. While we were waiting for a table, we decided to browse the menu through their website and decided on what we wanted. However, upon getting to the table, the menus we were given were completely different with the prices marked up by at least $3 per item. We inquired about the difference but were told by the waitress that she nothing about the online menu. After taking our order, that was pretty much the last time our waitress spoke to us, until we grabbed her and asked for the check. She said she'd be right back with it, but then tended to 4 other tables, so we went to the front to pay because we had somewhere to be. Good news? All of the food we ordered was very good, although expensive for the portions received, but it was tasty. All in all, probably won't be back. read more

Wonderful margaritas. Taco on fry bread was just fantastic but squeeze the lime on it. Service was fast and accurate. read more

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First time into Kachina and I was not disappointed! I really enjoyed the lively, bright atmosphere and decor and felt this added to the general vibe of the restaurant. Food was delicious. My boyfriend tried the tacos and was able to mix and match the flavors allowing us to try a bunch of different options. We both agreed the Pork Belly Al Pastor was our favorite- topped with pineapple, we enjoyed the sweet touch of flavor. We did not enjoy the shrimp taco, unfortunately. My meal was delicious as well, with the meat cooked perfectly to be pulled apart with a fork. Service was good as well, and everyone was very pleasant. Not even a huge Mexican food fan, but will be back! read more

One of my table mates had tried this spot a day or two earlier and recommended it again since she loved it! Not busy at all so we got seated after a few minutes. We got ceviche, corn, and chips and guacamole to share. Good portions! Everything was fresh and made to order. For our meals, we all tried the tacos and subbed for fry bread. We only had 2 tacos each which were small, but substantial since we had already eaten appetizers. Delicious and flavorful! They had vegetarian options on the menu too. I tried one of them along with a meat option according to our waiters recommendation. I would come back! It's a cool spot to stay and hang out for a bit. read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Kachina. We ordered the chips and guac and green salsa (which was amazing) + found they had lots of vegetarian options. I opted for the vegetarian pazole which was so delicious I did not miss the meat. The wild berry margarita was good, subtle sweetness but still can taste the tequila. The fry bread was interesting, tasty, but would have liked it with some sort of dip or something. You do have the option to get tacos on fry bread instead of a tortilla. Cool atmosphere overall, casual dining experience. Great happy hour times--all the way till 7pm! read more

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Please, for the love, go to Kachina Cantina and order the cochinita pibil. The pork is fork tender and perfectly seasoned and comes with some delicious beans and rice garnished with thinly sliced radish and pickled red onion. Maybe get a margarita to go with it, because the margaritas are so good! And don't leave without some flan, because you know you want some flan. The bartender Jen was friendly without making it weird and the food was served quickly. read more

Kachina Cantina - Coconut Flan - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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