Best Mexican food we've had in Denver! I got the fajita burrito and it was amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and good portions. Coming from NYC, it's been really hard to find good food spots, but this place is legit. Fyi they do events as well, so it can get pretty loud. If you're looking for a quiet dinner, I would go with pick up or delivery. read more

Mariscos El Charco - Fajita chicken burrito, guac and a steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Huge Menu This place has a huge menu! Lots and lots of beef, shrimp, and chicken options. The space inside is much bigger than expected. Low key vibe with a tremendously friendly staff. Super impressive all around! read more

Mariscos El Charco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Order chili rellanos from your restaurant.They were the worst ever.They were with chopped green chilies.They might as well have been an omelet smothered with green chili and cheese.The worst will never return was hoping that I could recommend you to our medical practice for large luncheons, but it was the worst read more

We were looking for a margarita in Denver and stumbled on this place.. we had the Cadillac and it was alright. We shared the fajitas. It had nice portion sizes and they were pretty delicious. The salsa was very spicy, but the chips tasted bagged. Service was very friendly. read more

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The best place to spend a fun weekend night, food is delicious, life music and service just incredible!!!! We love it!

First time trying this place out since they had aguachile It was soooo good!!! I'm coming back next weekend with friends to try more stuff!! read more

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With the really good reviews, we did have high hopes walking in here, so my expectations were pretty high. Immediately upon getting chips and salsa I knew that this was gonna be an amazing meal. The salsa was extremely flavorful and fresh and just bursting with different notes of flavor. Then our food came out and our eyes both got really huge because it looked amazing. Smelled amazing and it was a generous portion. I hate going out to eat and leaving hungry, you will not have that problem here. They provide you with a nice portion. It's a little expensive for Mexican food, but well worth it, considering the quality and portion size. read more

The molcajete el charco is one of the greatest things I have eaten in my life. It's a steaming cauldron of meat, shrimp, nopales, panela, and sauce served with beans, rice, and tortillas. Lawd. The sauce. I would bathe in it. I swear I could eat this everyday. Service is wonderful. The first time we came here there was karaoke, not sure the schedule for that, but come here and eat the molcajete. It is perfection. read more

Amazing food,,great service,,but the karoke ambiance was spectacular,,perfec choice.... read more

Mariscos El Charco - Sopa de mariscos - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Got the fish tacos and they were amazing. True Mexican authentic restaurant. They have anything you could want from a seafood restaurant who also has steak and tacos and other fixins. Service was ok but ambiance was great playing Mexican music. Usually on Friday thru Sunday they have a trio or people playing live Mexican music. read more

Super delicious authentic Mexican food and lots a seafood specialities. I orders the shrimp fajitas and they were delicious and incredibly substantial... came with all the topping and a wonderful fresh guacamole . My husband had the chicken burrito and he really loved it. Nice and thoughtful service. Worth a trip read more

Mariscos El Charco - Shrimp fajitas!! - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely fantastic dine in experience! This is probably the most authentic and tastiest Mexican food I've eaten in Colorado since moving here from Texas 7 years ago. The service was prompt and friendly and we were seated right away. To our delight, there was a live band playing and the ambiance felt so authentic. The house margaritas were huge so you definitely get your money's worth! I got the shrimp fajitas and the flavor was to die for. I loved the rice and the refried beans were smoky and probably my favorite food I tried here! I highly recommend this hidden gem to any one looking for authentic and flavorful Mexican food! You won't be disappointed. read more

Mariscos El Charco is a hole in the wall business in a strip mall, family-friendly, there was a bar, there were TV screens showing Spanish music videos, some wall decorations but not much. For the atmosphere you might expect pretty basic Mexican fare. The flavors are far more sophisticated, worthy of fine dining, not only for my Carne Asada but the flavorful refried beans and rice side too. Clearly I've never eaten rice and beans made correctly before. The restaurant was almost empty when we were there, so we had very prompt service, no competition with anyone else to get service. Can't tell if that's typical when it's busier too, but for us, the server was very attentive. We struggled with the unfamiliar Spanish names of the foods, items like "camarones" "aguachile" "alitas" and "machaca" but because we're English-only speaking gringos, we didn't understand what we would be ordering. He offered us the lunch menu, which had food more familiar to us (tacos, enchiladas, etc.), but we did find a couple of dishes on the regular menu that we were familiar with. What would make it better? I hate to even suggest it because it's such an authentic Mexican restaurant and the language is part of the culture! But English explanations or translations of the foods on the menu would have been helpful. I would have ordered more if I could understand my options. read more

My friend found this place incidentally while walking home and ate there for lunch. He raved about how good it was I asked if he would be down to eat there twice in one day. He said yes so we stopped by for dinner and yep, absolutely worth it. Unassuming location with quick service. Had the steak fajitas and aguachiles la jefa. Friend had Carne asada tacos and we drank some margs. Nothing was phoned in, every aspect of the meal was fantastic from the rice and beans to the oyster shots. Can't wait to come back many many more times. read more

Mariscos El Charco - Aguachiles La Jefa, Steak Fajitas, and a Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So far the best Mexican food I've had in Denver. I ordered fajita mix delicious flavorful asada, pollo, and shrimp w/ rice beans guacamole sour cream. I Couldn't get over how juicy the chicken was extremely flavorful it made me wonder what their secret was. I have a rule When I go out to eat if I take something that I know I can make better I usually don't go back there. Needless to say I will be back here as long as this chef is here. read more

Mariscos El Charco - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Can't comment on the food. When I went grocery shopping there I was sat down and completely ignored. All they took was a drink order which never came either. Therefore, service is clearly garbage. Maybe the food is good ‍ read more

Food and drinks were on point! Definitely would recommend. Too bad I could only eat so much because I'd like to try the rest of the menu! Everything on there looked so appetizing. read more

Mariscos El Charco - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Lead lighting like the surface of the sun made me migrainous but staff were lovely--good salsa and guac and aguachile. I was less excited about beef fajitas (no seasoning). Go to support the great people who clearly have their heart in it. read more

Great place. Food is very good. Service is great. Octopus cocktail is great. Camarones al la diabla made me cry (because he had been looking for a good place for it and found it finally here) read more

We stopped in here last night and the food was amazing! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. The Michelada was the absolute best and was presented in a really cool way. We had the carne asada thin steak and chicken fajitas. Amazing portions and that flavor, wow! Great service too. Free chips and salsa. The salsa had a nice kick but not too much. Also, the fountain drinks were on point too. So random, I know, but not watered down. We'll be back! read more

Food was really good. Mango margarita was excellent. Had two. Friend loved the house margarita and couldn't get enough of the refried beans. Thought they had a smokey taste and raved about it. My friend and I don't speak Spanish. Staff (at the time of service) knew limited English so they didn't understand that I was trying to cover my friend's drink. If someone is trying to get details about an item or tell the staff about their food restrictions, they might want to ask for someone who understands English, use a translation app or learns Spanish before going. I would visit again. read more

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Outstanding food, drinks, and atmosphere! Camarones Diablo was great as well. Highly recommend this local spot read more

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This place was so delicious and the portions are HUGE. The staff was accommodating and efficient. read more

Mariscos El Charco - Coctel de camaron - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wonderful place near cherry creek. We got the fajitas they were a huge portion tasted amazing and the sleeper are the refried beans! The refried beans were the best I've ever had. Attentive service and a nice ambiance. read more

Fish tacos are really excellent! They have created their own flavors I have only experienced with tacos in Mexico! Also love the the beef tacos and chilie releno! Salsa is spicy and delicious in addition to they have their own house hot sauce you have to ask for and it's the best house made hot sauce I have had hands down! Service is great and so are the caddilac margaritas! Highly recommend supporting this small business! All the way around it's authentic delicious Mexican experience! read more

My husband and I visited for the first time today as I was craving a proper ceviche. He had bacon wrapped shrimp, and I had the mango shrimp ceviche, both of which were wonderful. Nice size portions! He also enjoyed the Micheladas and the Cadillac margaritas with a repasado was for me, which were both very nice. Our server was fantastic and attentive even though she was busy. Can't say enough about her graciousness. The ambiance was nice for mid afternoon. Suspect it might get loud later on as a band with speakers were coming in! We willl be back! Highly recommend. read more

Best mariscos in Denver! The seafood is 100% authentic Mexican seafood cuisine! Both fresh seafood and cooked on the menu. Must say the sushi is incredible as well! Very clean environment, fast service! The management is always present and on top of customer service! read more