Fabulous tacos, an amazing Chile Relleno and chips with 4 delicious sauces = Mexican done right. I'm a fan, and until recently, Jamie was not. Now she is too! She had two vegan tacos and enjoyed them very much. The Chile Relleno is on a plate with crushed tomatoes. Sublime. Recommended! read more

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I ordered the chips and salsa, not knowing that it would come for four different salsas. The classic tomato and tomatillo based salsas were mild. I don't recall ever having fresno or jalapeño salsa before but I liked both of them. I ordered the tinga and arrachera tacos. The tinga taco was pretty basic but I added the fresno salsa to it and it was much better. The spice of the salsa paired well with the seasoning on the chicken. I really enjoyed the arrachera taco and the sirloin was perfect. I added the jalapeño salsa to it for an added kick. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Flight of salsas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Drop in to grab dinner before concert. The ambiance of the place was vibing and packed. We got lucky and got a table for two with no wait at the 5:30 hour. We started off with day. Lol I got the Kona and she got the oaxacan. The drinks were on par and immediately ceased the sweat on our foreheads! Lol It was a hot a** day. My friend got tacos ( pollo rotizado, al pastor, arrachera and I got the arrachera quesadilla. My gf said her tacos were delicious and I thought my quesadilla was ok. I've had better. I will have to say the cheese and shishito peppers was the most yummiest that I enjoyed from the quesadilla. Lol. We opted for dessert and got their house made churro and shared it. Probably the best churro I've had in a very long time. Overall, I most enjoyed my drink and the churro. The place is ok and prices reasonably. I'd come back for drinks and churros for sure. read more

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Great experience! Came here at noon and the place was packed and bustling with business people having lunch. Ordered a pineapple margarita with a takin rim which was delicious. The guacamole and spicy sauces were great and you can tell they make their own chips, which I appreciate. Ordered the shrimp taco & birria taco - both delicious and filling. Service was great, very accommodating and quick! read more

Great good and great company!! Tacos, variety, and price was A+!! Definitely a when in Denver must! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is seriously my favorite place in Denver! I go every Friday for lunch with my coworkers and Abby always happens to be our server. She is seriously the best and I could not recommend this place more read more

Madison is the best! Her service was amazing. Go see her! Now. Do not hesitate do not pass go do not collect 200 dollars! She's great. The food is amazing s always but the service received topped it. read more

The tacos are just ok. I ordered the Tripe, but they did not come out crispy. Our server ordered another one for me and it tasted much better. The Hibiscus margarita was pretty good. The chips and salsa was ok for an appetizer. Three stars for ambiance. The building is very old which presents problems. I will say that the bartender and manager did a great job with taking care of a major problem that made me and my friend uncomfortable. read more

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Thank you @ The Rally's "Taylor" front desk person. Your recommendation of Machete was spot on. Service was great and the food was FABULOUS! Must try the Arrachera street tacos. At minimum, you should order at least two tacos as they are smaller in size. You have the option of ordering it on a corn or flour tortilla. I opted for corn. Place is great for groups, however, don't bet on them giving out individual receipts, at best, they allowed us to split the bill into two parties (which did not help us out). Ambience = dark. Very low lighting. Decor is rustic "Dia de Los Muertas". Cool music vibe not too loud and you can still hear the conversation at your table. This was a work function so no one in our group ordered anything from the bar. Coming from California where we have a lot of Mexican restaurants (tapas) this is definitely a place I highly recommend. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Ceiling decor - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was excellent , the barbacoe tacos very good . Try the Lobster tacos ( not on menus so Ask ) it's excellent !! The Spicy Rico margarita was great , Here's why not 5 stars . The tacos are very small for the prices, And while deciding on what to get and waiting for my wife to return from the bathroom, the waitress said I'll just get you some chips while u look over the menu. She charged me for the nachos! , I never ordered them ? I've been to thousands of Mexican Restuarants including one the day before up the street and if they just bring you chips and salsa there free. O well . read more

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Let me start by saying this place is so fun inside. I love the vibe and the staff is great. The hibiscus margarita was delicious with tajin on the rim. Food came out very fast but a little disappointed it was not what I hoped for. We have been here before and it is a favorite of our kids' so it was a planned night out. Queso arrived not completely melted and a little clumpy and tacos had a nice presentation but none of them were hot. We ordered a big platter of 12 but they were cold. Still tasty but if we wanted cold food, we could've ordered takeout. Again, staff was great but for close to a $200 check for 5 people to eat tacos, I expected better. read more

Hijole! I cannot say enough good things about this place...visited with a big group of friends, and from the outset everything clicked off with great success. Our Denver friend had called ahead for the table, given the size of our group... The table was ready to go, all set with place-settings, water glasses, and a stack of menus. Joy was our primary server, and she was indeed a "joy" -- professional, friendly, attentive; the other wait-staff were right there as well. The chips and salsa (a cuatro of delicious options / heats) flowed consistently, as often as asked. The beverage options were legion -- after a Victoria beer and shot of Mezcal, I opted for a Sayulita on one of friends recommendation, was PERFECTO! Generously made, combo of Casamigos Silver Tequila, Minced Habanero Muddled Cucumber & Orange, Fresh Lime, Agave, Tajin on rim...FANTASTICO! I had the Salmon Tacos and they were among the most tasty and well-portioned tacos I've ever had. Big hunks of fish, perfectly seasoned with Morita Aioli, Mexican Truffle, Crispy Bacon, and splashed with Squid Ink Tequila -- QUE DELICIOSO !!! I will return to this fun, fantastic spot again and again, whenever I get the chance, whenever I am in Denver. PERFECTO! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - an old man in a tuxedo - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Awesome spot for tacos right across from Union Station. Ordered a handful of tacos and the guac/chips and were not disappointed. I would suggest ~3+ tacos per person. Each is packed with amazing ingredients and flavor but they are street taco sized. Highly recommend the salmon, shrimp or al pastor tacos, but honestly I think it's tough to go wrong. Good cocktails, beers, and margaritas also on the menu. Definitely a great spot for happy hour, lunch, dinner, ANYTIME! read more

Finally ended up coming here after walking past it so many times. It's in a pretty convenient location right across from Union Station. If it's a nice day you can sit out the front which is what we decided to do. We grabbed a margarita each which seemed a bit pricey but they come in large glasses and they tasted pretty boozy the way I like. The straws they gave us were crushed and we couldn't use them properly. After asking for more the waitress said that they're all like that. This was annoying for my partner whose teeth are very sensitive to ice. As for food, I grabbed a shrimp quesadilla which was delicious but I just wish it was bigger. It must have been about $15 and I was still hungry. Meanwhile, my partner grabbed the Dos Pistoles. We were expecting a salad but it came in two separate wraps. Her portion was much larger than mine so I ended up eating some too. A bite with shrimp was tasty but otherwise it was quite dry and disappointing. Feels like it needed a sauce or something. I wouldn't mind trying the tacos they have here as they looked pretty delicious but considering the prices, portions and no happy hour in sight I likely won't be coming back. read more

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Holy moly. Where do I even begin with the wide variety of taste and deliciousness we experienced at this taco place. Being from California, having tasted tacos in Cancun, Cabo, NorCal and the most popular being in San Diego -- my partner and I were excited to see what Denver had to offer. My partner is from SoCal so he had quite the high expectations to meet. We ordered the Ceviche appetizer which included a sampler of three different ceviche. The colors were bright and appetizing -- it reminded me of a traffic light since it was green, a bit yellow and red. They had distinct tastes and could easily see which tasted better than the other. The gameplay is to select the order of 12 tacos. We ordered two lobster, two al pastor and pretty much all their most popular tacos. The food was so delicious and I was in cloud 9 with every bite. I love the varying tortilla wraps they throw in to change the taste pairings. :D Thank you Machete for quite the experience. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Definitely a tasty spot for steak quesadilla and lengua tacos. One of the best steak quesadillas I've had. It was very juicy and tender steak. Lengua tacos were my next fave. Barbacoa taco was good but needed some extra sauce. Don't skip the chips and salsa - the pico de gallo one tasted very fresh. Where else can you go for pineapple infused tequila? Highly recommend the hibiscus margarita. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Lengua and Barbacoa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great spot across Union Station! Tacos are amazing, staff was friendly and their margaritas were strong but delicious so no complaints here. The decor was super fun and interesting to look at. Felt like I was in someone's artsy and industrial basement. It is on the pricier end. read more

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Yummy food, fast service, and great vibes. Cheap and I would highly recommend. Would go again! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Arrachera, Arrachera Con Chile Relleno, Tinga taco, and chips! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Pros: Salsa Tacos Cons: Margaritas Chips (stale) Enchiladas (I think cat food has more flavor) Ambiance read more

We visited after a Colorado Rockies game and it was the perfect walk from Coors Stadium for a quick dinner and drinks. We started with the Quest Funded with added chorizo and Ceviche Bandera - three ceviches that all have a unique flavor and the Jicama sticks were delicious! We went all in and did the 12 tacos for $52 (for 4 people). Some notable stand outs were the Arrachera Chile Relleno - the cheese + peppers = yum! And the Camaron with poblano pesto served on a Squid Ink Tortilla. We also sipped on some Spicy Rico's that had the perfect slight heat. Our server was attentive and had great recommendations. With its proximity to Union Station, we'll be back especially after other sporting events. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - 12 tacos for $52 - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Come here often for lunch and also happy hour after work ($3 off all margs) Excellent tacos and have always left so satisfied. Whether I'm here with a group of 8 or 2, the service is always so quick and great. Great place to stop by in downtown! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - one of each vegetarian taco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped over at Machete before we went to the Rockies game in Denver. We were looking for a vibey Mexican joint to grab a bite at and the atmosphere looked like it was popping so we decided to stroll on in. In short, Machete's food is ok. The tacos are too expensive outside of Happy Hour to make the price feel worth it, so I went with one of the entrees instead. The chicken enchilada was tasty, though the sides were bizarre. Especially the rice, which didn't resemble Mexican cuisine whatsoever. While Machete may be a fun spot to catch a game or snag a happy hour drink, it's not really worth the time otherwise. The food is doesn't match the quality of its pricing, the chips aren't free, and the service is questionable. Will probably try somewhere else next time I am in town. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Divorciadas - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love a good taco. This place did not disappoint! We had the chips and 4 salsa sampler for an appetizer. Salsas were fresh and so good. Hubby had al pastor and burria tacos. I had the arrachera and campechano tacos. Holy cow. They were so good that I didn't want to share. Hubby said best al pastor he's had. Their Paloma is bomb too. Don't waste time thinking about it, just go! read more

Service was good and prompt. The food came out super quickly, which was awesome. I got the guacamole, which was good. The chips are thicker, almost like pita chips, and not super salty. Additionally, the queso was thick and not super melted but good. Vegetarian tacos were reportedly good. Machete margarita was NOT good. The waitress shared it had no mix and was just lime juice, tequila, agave, and triple sec (with no premade mix), but it simply didn't taste good. She brought sprite out to add a "mixer" of sorts, but it just watered it down and didn't make it better. I don't know if we just have poor taste in margs or what, but I couldn't even stomach to drink half. Atmosphere is dark and a little spooky, but I enjoyed the vibe. read more

Not the biggest taco fan, but this place is okay pretty great! Love the chips and salsa and all the varieties of salsa they have. The enchilas were tasty and I enjoyed both of the sauces on them. The chicken was cooked perfectl! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Chicken enchiladas with rice and bacon black beans - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was surprisingly amazing. We had read reviews but I'm so picky I didn't think I'd really like any of the specialty tacos but I was wrong!! The lobster one had a delicious sauce on it and the taco with tiny hash browns was amazing!! I went simple with a steak and cheese quesadilla but I'm now regretting my decision to not get the lobster taco wrapped and in a squid ink shell... read more

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Our bartender Carlos was so friendly and attentive delicious pineapple shots. Drinks were so-so. Good vibes. Would come back!

Excellent tacos! They have a great happy hour and full bar. We ordered tacos and a quesadilla, it was all very good. The restaurant is pretty dark and has a slight moldy smell to it but, other than that, no complaints. Our server Dan B was very nice and prompt. read more

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dang those were some great tacos! Of the four I tried, each one complemented the meat... It did not overpower or ignore the meat, the garnish and prep really honored the animal protein. Shocked by how good the salmon taco was. Margareta was good, but nothing special. Atmosphere was fun. Would return again. read more

Don't remember all the names of the ones we tried but doesn't matter cause they're ALL SO GOOD. Great prices too as the individual ones are all 4-6 dollars each. The vibe inside is really cool too as it has a chill dark lighting to it & very nice AC for a hot day out. 4/5 stars though cause our waiter had a poor attitude the whole time & actually just left the restaurant w/o letting us know so we stood around waiting for someone to give us checks & no one came, just to find out he had left his shift.... Which is understandable after a long shift BUT at least let your customers know you're heading out! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great tacos and margaritas! It was great place to go before the Rockies game. I recommend the Machete. Cool decorations and great service.

I love this place. Right next to union station and lovely tacos and tequila. The service here is always great. The food is solid. Nice location prior to any Rockies games and close by the union station if you need to transit outta downtown on a budget. We also love their tacos and drink selection. Shashitto pepper here are delicious with the dipping sauce too. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - My handsome husband enjoying his tacos before the Rockies game and fireworks - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My friend highly recommended this restaurant as this is one of her favorite Mexican place especially for their lengua tacos. So of course, we had to check it out when my boyfriend and I were in the downtown area. It's located directly across of the Denver Union Station next to Jinya Ramen. Parking is difficult to find as they're all paid street parking. The area is kind of narrow too. We got the Arrachera (Hanger Steak) quesadilla, Al Pastor taco, Campechano taco, and of course, the Lengua taco. The food smelled amazing! And the quesadilla looked amazing (a bit smaller than I'm thought it would be). I tried the quesadilla first and omg, the flavor in it was soooo good. The meat was tender and really juicy. But the winner was the sauce. It was a sweetish yet savory kind of sauce and was ah-mazing! The Campechano taco was almost the same as the Arrachera quesadilla but not really. Different flavor and with an oozing kind of cheese on top. The Al Pastor taco was actually my least fav. It had pineapples on top which made it kind of strange for me. But the meat was tender. The lengua was really good. I can see why my friend really liked it! The meat was suuuuper tender and a good flavor. Didn't even have a chewy texture like how most beef tongues are. It had an aftertaste that I didn't care for tho. But my boyfriend loved it. We actually ended up ordering another taco: Langosta taco, which was with grilled lobster on squid inked tortilla. This is actually MP and it was $10 when we got it. And I have to say, this was my most favorite taco. The sauce and flavor with the lobster sold me! So much savory flavor that I couldn't understand what was happening in my mouth. Highly highly recommend this! This restaurant is a really great place for tacos and just to hang out with friends for a few drinks. Recommend checking it out if you're around the area. They also have happy hour from 3-6pm! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Arrachera (Hanger Steak) quesadilla, AL Pastor, Lengua, Campechano - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent! Unique take on traditional Mexican food. I ordered the Calma Borrachos... three meats in sauce on vegetables delivered much like traditional fajitas. Literally, the first corn tortillas I really liked. My vegan partner had a choice of three different tacos. She loved the jackfruit mushroom version, served on hibiscus tortillas. The only negative would be the pricing but considering it's proximity to Union Station in downtown Denver, the prices are understandable. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Must eat place in Lodo. Passing thru or a local. I'm from SoCal so our taco game is strong. This place could easily kill it out there too. I'll make it a point to try every taco combination they have. Get the chips and salsa too. Four different salsas, all so flavorful with a varying degree of heat. Margs we're great. Good tequila and mezcal selection, fair priced. I had the Machete and a customized hibiscus marg. Ricardo was super warm and inviting. Awesome vibes. One of the bouncers who was cleaning dishes made great small talk. Super welcoming and a great first impression of Denver. Tacos I sampled were the campechano, costilla, and camarón. All bomb! This is the kind of taco place that any of them would have been great. Will do finitely be back to try all of them. Atmosphere was hip upscale. Sweet decor. Good mix of 90's - current hip hop and rap, not intimidating tho. Comfortable. Food comes out quick. If I lived here I'd eat here weekly minimum. Food, service, ambience, and price point all worth it. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Bar seat. Most interesting man in the world. - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great service and great food! The cucumber marg and the hibiscus marg were both so good but if you don't like the taste of tequilla get the hibiscus. Tacos were good and authentic. Very messy also read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Arrachera (Hanger Steak) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Short hit: must try Absolutely delicious tacos! Was in Denver for a work trip and decided to try this place out. Being half-Mexican and from Texas, I was a little skeptical about how authentic these tacos could be, but boy was I surprised. Indeed these are in line with the best I've had. Absolute favorite: the barbacoa. The lamb is perfectly tender and seasoned. Just a pleasure to eat. Honorary mention: the Costilla was new on the menu on my second visit and it was loaded with flavor. The smoked avocado is a particularly nice touch. All in all, I have to hand it to Machete. Each taco builds flavors in layers so it's not a one-dimensional taco. The array is tortillas is also nice. 5 stars all around. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Campechano, Costilla, and Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food and margs were ok but there's better in Denver. Super annoyed bc there were multiple cockroaches crawling by us and one literally flew into my hair. That's DISGUSTING and when we told staff they were unphased and some were laughing about then being there so guessing it's normal for them. Just go somewhere else. read more

Machete is always tasty, loud, and busy. $5.50 a taco just isn't usually worth it to me but they have reinstated their happy hour! The steak and al pastor were both fantastic, as were the pineapple shots. Service was good too. The location across from from union station is convenient for a lot of things downtown. I lost my wallet, realized it about 10 minutes later and the front of house wasn't super willing to look for it for me, beyond checking the back office. Eventually they did look where we asked and found it quickly. read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Happy hour is back!!! December 2021!! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Salsa is not pictured was was so tasty with the four different options! Shrimp was my favorite but salmon was also packed with flavor! Fair price for everything! read more

Machete Tequila + Tacos - Shrimp, Pollo Rostizado and salmon - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado