Sometimes you try a place and immediately know you'll be back. That's exactly what happened to me…read moreat Chicharrones Imperio. As the name suggests, chicharrones are the focus here, and they offer them in a few different styles. You can get the classic crispy snack version, a regular cut, pieces with soft skin that feel like a mix of pork belly and chicharrón, or cueritos if you prefer the softer texture. Everything was fresh and flavorful, but don't overlook the rest of the menu. The carnitas and al pastor were standouts for me. The meats were tender, well seasoned, and served with corn tortillas, chiles toreados, rice, beans, and really good guacamole. I even tried the menudo, which isn't usually something I order, and it was surprisingly good. I enjoyed it enough that I ordered extra carnitas, pastor, chicharrones, tortillas, and guacamole to take home. It made for several great meals afterward. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Commerce City.

Such a hidden gem. Food was amazing and the girl behind the counter was super sweet. Will be back!read more

This place is the definition of hole in the wall BUT for all the right reasons. Small, authentic…read moreand amazing pupusas. Pupusas are thick, stuffed corn masa filled with things like cheese, beans, pork, fish and grilled. We started with the curtido, which is the traditional Salvadoran pickled cabbage slaw. Tangy, crunchy relish made from finely shredded cabbage, carrots, pickled in vinegar. Our party of two decided to share the mixto. This hit the right spot because it had everything from savory to sweet and more. Two pupusas, fried yuca, banana leaf tamale, sweet corn tamale, fried plantain, plantain empanada, savory empanada, sour cream and cheese. For those looking for a little spice in their lives, you can pick your poison. Watch for this salsas, you've been warned. Stop in and experience the taste of El Salvador!

This was an absolute amazing find during my trip to Colorado. These are legit, homemade pupusas and…read moreman was I happier than a bug in a rug Located in a packed small plaza, Pupusas Lover delivers on flavor and authenticity! The place is small but definitely cozy and inviting. The staff are kind and treat you like family. The food was absolutely amazing and some of the best I've had in a long time. The pupusa was perfectly balanced, it wasn't under or over stuffed. The tamal was perfectly sweet and was balanced out by the saltiness of the crema it was served with. The maracuya tastes just like back in Miami. Next time I'm in Colorado I'm making it my mission to stop by here again.

Overview: a hidden gem, next time I'm in Colorado this will be my first stop! The Al Pastor tacos…read moreare a must try; everything is affordable and delicious ---- Al Pastor Taco $2.25: - probably the best al pastor taco I've ever had - juicy meat and the sweet pineapple chunks shine through - coming from San Diego the prices are amazing and the flavors rival the ones back home (and beat it!) The Barbacoa tacos $2.25 were also good but the Al Pastor was truly a standout, I ordered more after I finished! Tamales are good too, for the price, but again if you had to try anything on this menu I highly recommend the Al Pastor. ---- Notes: - shared parking with other businesses - inside seating - drinks were $3 each, the soursop one was unique but not for me - service was great, nice and friendly - ambiance was homey feeling, no frills - salsas available in the drink fridge areas and cheaper tamales if you buy them cold ---- Overall: so glad to have this as my first meal in Colorado, my favorite place in the area, so yummy you MUST try the al pastor tacos! Can't wait to be back

**Unexpected Gem!**…read more We stumbled upon this place by accident after facing a long wait at another nearby spot--and I'm so glad we did! There was no wait when we arrived (though there *should* have been, based on how good the food was). The service was friendly and efficient, the prices were very reasonable, and every dish we tried was excellent. The chile relleno was crisp and delicate, the tacos were packed with flavorful, well-seasoned meat, and the tamales were easily some of the best I've ever had. There are a few more "well-known" places in the area, but don't overlook this one. It's a hidden gem--you won't regret stopping in!

My latest obsession is the Bichotas Breakfast at Pupusas Paradise. Perfectly cooked eggs served…read moreover two delicious pupusas, paired with traditional curtido and two flavorful salsas--it hits the spot every single time. Come hungry, because you're definitely leaving stuffed. The service is quick, the restaurant is always clean, and I've never had a bad experience here. I also had the chance to try the fried plantains, and they complemented the breakfast beautifully. That little extra sweetness tied all the flavors together in the best way. Until my next delicious meal here, I hope you give this dish a try and enjoy it as much as I do.

Be conscious (and cautious) of lunch break time if you are planning on going here during your…read moreworkday Unfortunately service here has declined. I waited over half an hour for two pupusas. They kept telling me a few more minutes every 10 mins and I missed my entire lunch break. If they were busy, it would've been one thing, but I was the only one waiting for food in the entire restaurant at 11am. This used to be my go to spot between appointments, and unless I call in an order, I will not be dining in anymore. The food is still good, the place is still clean, I just recommend calling in and not counting on anyone to have urgency with your order.

this place has the most authentic central american cuisine in denver! i grew up in costa rica and…read morelove coming here because the food feels like home. there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a calming atmosphere (considering it's on colfax), and everything is clean. additionally, the staff are attentive and welcoming.

We're Panamanian and missed the culture so we opted to give this spot a shot. They are a Central…read moreAmerican restaurant so we expected to be a mix of foods (and it definitely was), and boy we were delighted by the food there! The food was delicious, our service was great, and the space was filled with beautiful murals & non-stop salsa music playing. We took no pictures before devouring it all so I guess we should go again!

My husband and I ordered 7 tacos and had to wait 45 minutes. There were multiple people who came in…read moreand ordered after us and they got their food before us. I asked the lady if they forgot our order and she kept saying 3 more minutes.

To start, this place is tiny and they got very busy very quickly. We got a burrito and some tacos…read moreand they were delicious! The taco sauce/salsa bar had a good selection and the green sauces were really good! Be prepared to get your food to go and wait a little while, but you will be happy.

Such a great empanadas spot off Larimer in RiNo! Huge selection of empanadas, extremely friendly…read morestaff and it's always very clean inside. They also got an assortment of drinks and desserts as well. Some of my favorites to get are the Tennessee Chicken, the Chorizo Argentino, and the Spicy Angus Ground Beef. The sauces are all so good as well, you definitely gotta order some to go with the empanadas!

Always delicious. Great atmosphere, a lot of seating, huge parking lot. The service was quick. They…read moreserve booze. We ate the chorizo empanadas and the beef empanada. They sell salsa at an additional price .75 each and. Oh we're delicious.

It took a while for the empanadas to be ready. They are basically frozen empanadas that are heated…read moreon order. The milk caramel, cream cheese empanada was sweet and tasty.

Amazing food, even better service! Stopped by for some…read moreempanadas and had the best experience. The tall gentleman working the counter was incredibly welcoming, polite, and attentive. He made sure everything was fresh and served with a smile. It's rare to find such great customer service these days. I'll definitely be coming back!