Friendly service, amazing food. This place is really fun decor wise, and feels trendy. It's got a lot of gastro pub influence where the food and drinks feel elevated. There are other influences in the food, such as the dessert being black sesame ice cream, obviously Asian inspired which was nice to experience and tasted so delicious. Tacos were amazing, we ordered pork cheek, fish, and coconut shrimp. The potato cakes also were REALLY yummy. I loved the ceviche and the mint coffee drink. Pretty casual atmosphere but also could see this being a good place for brunch! read more

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We enjoyed a couple of tastes and drinks from the Happy Hour menu! For our entrees, two people in my party opted for tacos while I opted for ceviche. We sat out at the outdoor patio. There was only one server for the whole patio so service was slow at times. Our server was observant to note that we have a vegetarian in our party and was very accommodating. The food sizes was just enough for us. The dessert of churros was a nice end to our dinner at Mister Oso! The ambiance of the patio was busy loud. read more

Good service and food. The portions are small so one dish won't be enough. Too pricey for the portions. The layout is open and smaller, so it was noisy, if that's a factor for you. Beware, this place charges a 20% service fee (not counted as a tip) regardless of what you order. They do make this clear on their menu, but it's worth noting in case anyone isn't aware. This quickly adds to a fairly large bill. After tip and service fee, 3 tacos and a non-alcoholic drink were almost 40 dollars! Not sure I will be back! I can have original tacos way cheaper at El Gallitos. read more

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Mexican food is definitely my top choice when I'm dining out and Mr. Oso does not disappoint! The one thing I really love in life is a Beria taco and this was a slam dunk. Love a good marg too. I went with a girlfriend and the vibes were immaculate. We were able to dress up and have our cute little girly time and what more can you really ask for. read more

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Our son took us to this little neighborhood place in the RINO DISTRICT in Denver. Unassuming from the outside but inside is a cute, intimate environment with friendly servers and a simple but creative menu. Their speciality is their taco menu of which we sampled the pork mojo with plantains, 2 house hard tacos and shared a spicy Caesar salad. Oh and we started with fresh guacamole and a large ceviche. All were outstanding and totally repeatable! The only hiccup for us is that due to the intimate size, it gets pretty noisy. Guess that's better than dead quiet with no customers We'll be back! read more

Mister Oso - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wanna love this place because it's so dang cute but it always ends up a little underwhelming. I've given it a few tries now. Getting in is always chaotic. Service is nice and attentive at first and then they kind of just abandon you entirely at one point in the meal. Margaritas are pretty good. I had the cantaloupe one recently and would recommend! I enjoy their salads. Spicy Bear Caesar with Birria was remarkable. Guacamole was a hit. The potatoes were overcooked. The tacos were just okay. Overall, I think this is a nice spot to grab a drink and an appetizer. I'm not sold on having a meal here yet. They get an extra star because I really appreciate the amount of diversity I've seen on their team over the years. This space feels very inclusive. I think I'll give them another shot and report back. read more

Mister Oso - Chicken Tinga + Hardshell Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Holy guacamole! Beautiful outdoor patio with great happy hour deals. Be sure to try their frozen margaritas. Prompt service and overall great experience. I can't wait to go back. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere are great. The churros are amazing. Be warned, there's a 20% service fee on top of the bill(which is fairly steep already). IMO, this is BS, the restaurant needs to charge an honest price. On top of that the bill states that it's not considered a tip (apparently part of this fee goes to ownership and part to the wait staff) but then you're paying 40% (!) above the bill afterwards. read more

I had heard good things and was planning to possibly check it out for my birthday this week. I looked at reviews and see an additional 20% service charge added to the bill BEFORE tip. Dude, pay your people a decent wage. Raise your prices if you have to, but nobody likes a sneaky surprise. It feels dishonest, and no one likes dishonesty. We ended up going. The food was really good and my server, Rebel was amazing! No we didn't like the 20% service charge. Will it keep us from going back? Maybe. The $15 matgs in the tiniest glasses also a factor. $7.50 a taco also a little steep. read more

Mister Oso - This is one of their non alcoholic drinks. It was good. Bigger than the $15 marg my friend ordered. Pineapple Chili Fresca - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So fun happy hour and food and drink was amazing. Kind staff, great service funky atmosphere and we'll be back read more

Mister Oso - Fry nachos - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I'll start with the good things... The smoked potatoes were good but needed salt. They have good homemade corn tortillas that do not fall apart. My drink was pretty good too, pineapple, rum tiki inspired drink. The service is not great and not very friendly. We walked in & the host was on the phone, the bartender wasn't making eye contact so I walked up to the bar to ask if we could seat ourselves... still no eye contact. My husband ended up going back to the host to ask if we could sit at the bar. I tried to make small talk with the bartender but she wasn't really having it. I got the curry Maui tacos w/ corn tortillas & my husband go the birra tacos. The birra tacos were good, very flavorful. The mahi tacos were very mild in flavor, my husband couldn't tell what flavor they were. They also had black flakes from the grill stuck to them which were the texture of egg shells, yuk. From the outside the place looks super small but it's pretty spacious on the inside. I mentioned this to the bartender who responded, yep, and we have outdoor seating so we can seat a lot, and in her head saying don't talk to me. Lol. Anyways, there's a lot of good places to eat that have good service in Denver, I would prefer going to those places than come back here. read more

Mister Oso - Smoked Potatoes - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Hmm... Mister Oso is probably a 3.75 in my book. Overall I enjoyed it, but there were some lackluster bits. Let me start with the glaring bad first impression --- the 20% "service fee" that ISN'T a tip. I know people in my party grumbled about it and I overheard the table next to ours saying something about "WTF?" It's supposedly to benefit the staff, either raise the prices behind the scenes or do away with tipping - European style. When you get his with a 20% fee it disincentivizes tipping well. The interior was really cute. It just had this fun feel and I think that carried over into the energy of the patrons. The place was a buzz on a Saturday night. It did get really loud, which made conversation tough. Happy hour pricing for food and drink throughout the week - which is nice. The michelada was weird. I definitely wouldn't order it again. The green chile fries could have used more salt and cheese, they were ok but halfway through just ended up being a soupy mess. Skip the HH double decker (or whatever it was called) taco. It was a one bite dealyo, that was very lackluster and $4 a pop. The chips and queso was great. The queso had this unique peanut matcha salsa. Had just a bite of the short rib birria. Soo soo good. The lamb al pastor tacos were bonkers. One of the most rich and savory taco meats I've ever had. I would probably skip the churros in the future if we go back. Just undercooked, so they weren't very rewarding. read more

I thought this was ok. We went for happy hour. Our waitress was not super friendly and the first thing she told me was there is a 20% service fee. I guess that is good to know up front. Anyway, my Paloma was ok (after having one a Diablo pozole the day before, it's not a fair comparison because the is the best in the state) I had the happy hour taco and the green chile fries, I'm a native so love a good green chile, it was ok. The taco was different with the wonton shell but the inside was not flavorful. My niece has the birria tacos and she said it was good. Her friend had the quesadillas of the kids menu (lots of allergies so not a lot of regular menu options for her) and it was a generous portion, we were all surprised it was a kids portion, and she said it was good as well, they are college students so... lol. I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Mister Oso - Taco - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious lunch! 6 of us shared 2 ceviches- tuna and watermelon, guacamole, elote ribs, and queso- all yummy. Tacos included Al pastor, coconut shrimp, pork and brisket and we had a pitcher of melon margarita. We really enjoyed everything, fun server, great atmosphere. read more

Mister Oso - Elote Ribs - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The vibe here is pretty interesting! It's got the tropical decor that's a blend of Mexican and Southeast Asian! Even some of the ingredients in the dishes we tried (case in point: dried papaya in my salad, a pleasant surprise both in taste and texture!) The way the tacos are served was also different: all the a-la-cart tacos are placed on a big tray and all come out at once. I really enjoyed our Brussels Sprouts Salad, it is huge and a lot of work to eat! But I enjoyed the subtle flavors from the shredded sprouts, dried papaya, and almond slices all coming together. The dressing was not overpowering which allowed me to taste each ingredient. There's a ton of chewing so consider sharing this salad. Their signature dish: the coconut rice, feels so very fusioned. I had my doubts but it ended up tasting pretty good. After having these two, I really only have room for about one taco. Whichever it was that I had was not memorable: it wasn't GREAT but wasn't terrible either. That's why I don't remember much about it. Service was definitely friendly; they want you to feel at home. And the servers are very on top of things such as allergies, etc. We were well taken care of at Mister Oso. read more

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This place has great flavorful food! I loved it. It was unfortunately a light pour of liquor on the margs though for the price especially!

Came here for restaurant week 2026 and it was just as good as I remembered ! 35$ was a steal! The app was just okay-- so I got guacamole and it was perfect. The churros and ice cream are to die for I get them every time. I got a seat at the bar and it was perfect. Solid food and did not disappoint ! read more

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Family style taco spot. Tried the chicken tinga tacos - had enough filling for 3-4 tortillas. Good flavor and tasty chicken. Reminds me of an Austin establishment - lots of plants, bright colors and bright light. read more

The food was delicious! I loved the lamb tacos and ate the whole thing. My guy is a big fan of fish tacos and enjoyed the Mahi Mahi. We both got the house margarita to top everything off. The service was great and we got our food quick. Nice little restaurant. The only complaint is the seating. There was a big party next to us that didn't provide for much elbow room. read more

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Went here for happy hour after work with a friend and it was AWESOME! We went in time for happy hour - I got the passionfruit pisco sour (transported me back to Chile) and friend got the margarita. Drinks were delish! We also got the mini guac on HH and each got a mini taco. For mains - we got the watermelon ceviche and mojo tacos. The ceviche was AMAZING - so fresh and delicious. I don't typically have salmon ceviche but it had just the right amount of heat and acid, would love to come back just for this. The mojo tacos were also good - loved the sweet plantains that came with them. The staff was super nice and very attentive. We ate inside because it was so hot but would love to check out their patio another time! read more

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Finally found carajillos! Not on the menu but you can ask for them :) ours was made with a bit of tequila and it was great! read more

Mister Oso - Carajillo - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a nice restaurant for some really yummy Peruvian food. The decor is inviting with lots of colors. Our waiter was nice. We got the Al pastor tacos, empanadas, and hard tacos. We both got the coconut horchatas for drinks. Everything was yummy but we both preferred the al pastor tacos as our fav. We also got he churros with mint ice cream for dessert. The churros were light but sweet. Good food for a decent price. Although parking in this neighborhood can be hard to find. read more

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One of the worst service experiences me and my group have EVER had. The only thing that saved our experience was the food was good. Upon arrival last Sunday afternoon my group was sat and the waitress came up and asked if we wanted salt or tajin for our beverage but immediately walked to bar and made us all feel so weird. We immediately all got really weird vibes. It was super strange behavior. No "Let me check and make sure"...nothing. Then I asked her a question about serving portions and she said "what?" instead of explaining which is the job of the server. As someone who has worked customer service in the airline industry for 10+ years I was pretty floored at her behavior. TOTAL LACK OF SERVICE. Her tone was dripping in passive-aggressiveness. Lots of weird moments from then on. Then she took her break midway through our meal. Thank goodness another server told us the 20% tip was included in bill. We were obviously upset at this point and my friend had to let the hostess who had nothing to do with it unfortunately on the way out but hopefully word got back to management. The real kicker is my friends and I have all worked service jobs and totally get having a rough day, however she should have called out. It was extremely unpleasant and ruined our special friend lunch. When we left we all collectively agreed WORST SERVICE EVER. read more

I have been a restaurant manager for almost 15 years, and this is the first time I've been absolutely blown away. Every member of this team is incredible. From the M.O.D., to every other station, this team doesn't quit. The food is phenomenal, The vibe is incredible, and the team is unstoppable. Stopped in for a quick bite, and feels like I've been mistaken for a food critic. My bartender is probably the best I've seen, and I have a staff of 7 back home. I'd trade them all for just one Lulu. I don't think any beverage fell below 2/3 full without her checking in, all of this while she maintained an immaculate work area, while providing the same quality experience to all of her guests. If you want to feel special, and enjoy an incredible meal, this place is a must. I'm blown away. read more

I live in Kansas City but I think about the quesabirria tacos from here WEEKLY. I really wish we had this back home because it is my favoriteeeeee. Their margs are also soooo good. The green salsa is 10/10. This place doesn't miss! read more

Mister Oso - Quesabirria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Little pricey but the food was well worth it. Fun yet authentic vibes! Definitely great for some margaritas and snacks.

Came in around 1:30p on a Saturday and wasn't super busy. We sat on patio which was nice. First a waiter stopped asked us if we had ever been in and I put in for Tuna Aguachile and a kids order for my son. He kind of immediately ran off and we didn't get to put a drink order in. When our food came I asked a runner to ask a waiter to come order drinks. They came back and took them and never came back. After eating our app for a bit and realized no one ever took our food order. At this point we can't find the original guy and asks another person if we can put in food. So now this girl comes and puts order in. She made it seem like the lamb wasn't big enough for 2 and so we ordered chicken tinga and potatoes. The meal came with 6 small Tortillas. The flour seemed fresh and made in house. The meats are plenty to share just 1 meat. The lamb was great. It was Al Pastor style with pineapple and onion. The Tinga I didn't like it had some heat and I've had others better elsewhere. The food was good. I wish service wasn't so confusing and better. Drinks were good. Not sure I'll be back. read more

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Finally - a place that lives up to the hype & the reviews. Stopped in for lunch with a friend today and had an amazing lunch. Carne asada tacos, chicken tinga tacos, birria tacos & empanadas. The starter was the queso fundido with green chorizo (I've never had green chorizo) it was cooked in a green tomatillo sauce & less spicy than the red - really delicious & I enjoy a nice dip who doesn't but honestly this queso is beyond - it's downright delicious. So much flavor packed in with just the right consistency in the cheese, not overly thick & not at all runny. The meats were delicious, all extremely flavorful & the portions were very accurate per the prices (thank you for not skimping!) the meats came with flour tortillas & a variety of sauces - well each meat came with a sauce the asada with a spicy red sauce & a milder green avocado tomatillo salsa, the tinga with the traditional adobo & some Mexican crema & of course the birria with consome. We all loved the food. The service was OUTSTANDING! Quite literally some of the most authentically friendly & genuinely helpful staff I've encountered. How refreshing. We sat in the outdoor patio area & today was a chilly day, they had the heaters on & it was perfect out there. Overall a wonderful experience. Thank you to the chefs & staff. read more

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Food was over priced but pretty good . The deconstructed family style was irritating, lazy, and hard to portion. The Michelada tasted too much like Worcestershire and not enough like spicy tomato. The server was passive aggressive and insulted both of our out of town guests. Then, she went on a lunch break and thank goodness we never saw her again. The rest of the staff were nice but not attentive. We had to find someone to bring our check and then we were informed they added a 20% tip for all the staff. I usually tip at least 20% but this server didn't deserve it. I don't recommend it and I'll never go back. read more

Very chill vibe, maybe two other tables full on the outdoor patio when we arrived at 2pm on Sunday. Cute and shady patio was perfect on a 75° sunny day! The house Margaritas are bomb. I loved mine I can never drink a whole one- because I find them sweet; These were amazing! I had birria tacos- which were yummy, but my husband ordered the mojo tacos and I was blown away! Fried sweet plantains with wonderfully seasoned pork and pickled chilies and onions- it was outstanding. We also had the broccolini tempura and it too- was excellent. The churros for dessert and another margarita sealed the meal. 6 hours later and I am still full. I understand why Mister Oso has a 90 minute wait most nights, worth the wait. read more

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Food Wish the veggie taco was a bit more than sautéed squash. The salsas were all super great and the big bowl of chips was more than we could eat. The best things we ate might have been the beans and the coconut rice. Normally you would not think that the food was the highlight of the meal but it really was. Service was fast and efficient, we were one of many large groups on a weekday. Ambiance Fun and lively. We were there for a work dinner inside the restaurant and the group next to us was having girls night. People were lined up waiting to get a table so this is clearly the cool spot for people to be at. read more

Nice little spot in RiNo area. Street parking is best and it is quaint. Walking in we opted to sit at the bar. Around 2 there was a decent amount of people. The bar has only a few seats but you can order food there in addition to special drinks. I chose the Cadillac marg and my friend the Verde. Didn't blow me away but they were tasty; lots of ice and a light pour. I ordered the chips and salsa with the guacamole salsa. My friend had the Agua Chile. Both were tasty and satisfying. Watch the auto 20% "service charge". That was not mentioned which was a turn off for me despite liking the place. read more

Stopped by Mister Oso for happy hour and had such a great time -- the food, vibe, and service were all spot on. We ordered a spread to share, and everything was flavorful and super fun to snack on. The Frito Pie and Mini Guac were both delicious, but the Nachos Verde really stole the show -- green chile-tossed tortilla chips loaded with cheese, bean refritos, crema, salsa roja, pickled red onion, serrano, and queso fresco. So good! We also tried the Mini Queso and Gordo Crunch, both total crowd-pleasers. Perfect happy hour spot with great food, drinks, and energy -- can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu next time! read more

Mister Oso - Tacos Near Me - Denver, Colorado

food and table service was great. especially the smoked pork and roasted corn on the cob. Our seating area on the patio was hot due to west sun. Shade cloth/structure in the back would help with the heat. We noticed a lot of empty tables inside before and during our meal. If they were reserved on a very busy night we hope they weren't No Shows. Much cooler inside where we sit next time. read more

We came here on a Tuesday not knowing they had both Taco Tuesday specials and happy hour deals - such a fun surprise! The service was spectacular and the waiter was very knowledgeable and helped us pick out what to order. The environment was super cute with an aesthetic vibe that I loved, perfect spot for the aesthetic girlies. We started with guacamole and queso, and both were unique and delicious. The queso had a subtle peanut flavor that was different in the best way, but the guac completely stole the show. Trust me, just get the guac - you won't regret it! For my entree, I had the birria tacos, and wow these were loaded with way more meat than your average taco spot. So flavorful and filling! We were also celebrating a birthday and got complimentary churros, which were perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious. Overall, the food, drinks, and vibe made this such a great experience. I'd 100% come back, especially for Taco Tuesday or happy hour! read more

The food here is delicious and clearly made with love. The back patio is a great spot, and I love that dogs are welcome. Drinks were strong and very good. The tacos are build-your-own style served with three tortillas and a modest amount of meat, but ordering two taco plates with a side of beans and chips/salsa was overall satisfying for two. We weren't the biggest fans of the Agua Chile dish...the tuna itself was fresh and tasty, but the overall flavor leaned too acidic for us, so we didn't end up finishing it. On the other hand, the verde salsa was bright and delicious, and the chips were thin, fresh, and crispy. Overall, great food and a fun spot...we'll definitely be back! read more

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Mister Oso is one of my favorite regular spots in RiNo! I absolutely love everything on the menu - from happy hour apps (there is a great HH food and drink menu!) to each of the entree options. I personally love their mocktail options - the cucumber - poblano fresco is my favorite! I appreciate how attentive the serving staff is in regards to food allergies. They typically will ask before you start ordering and I've never run into an issue with them accommodating for my food allergies. The vibe is like you're on a tropical island! Parking is all street parking. read more

It's just okay..... and 3 stars should be the standard for okay. Nothing bad and also nothing great. Drinks were good but expensive Chips and salsa were okay Tacos were okay Queso was okay I'd go again. I guess I do have 1 negative and that's their surprise 20% service charge. It's not the 20% that bothers me at all but their language is misleading. They let you know it's not a tip or gratuity but mention that any tip you leave goes entirely to the front of the house. Maybe I'm reading into it incorrectly but I felt like I was stiffing the waitstaff by not leaving a tip and I didn't like that feeling. read more

Service was awful. I got my food before husband who then waited over 5 minutes and then my food got cold. The bathrooms were gross to the point where someone before me and myself peeked in and just walked away. We had to wait about 10 minutes with empty plates and cups before we stood up and asked for bill. The server took our chips and guac away with food still there and no asking whether we were done or not. And finally, one taco meal (3 tacos included) and an appetizer was $54 with an added tip 20% to our two person check. read more

Very average upscale Mexican joint; the auto gratuity, lackluster service and overpriced items make this place a pass for me. Sure the aesthetic is hip, but the food is meh, empanadas were probably the best out of what we ordered. The lamb tacos were quite gamey and earthy. Birria was good, but nothing to write home about. Had to flag the waiter down multiple times just to beg for the bill. Sure the aesthetic is hip. But I expected far more in terms of service and quality, left burping and with an uneasy stomach after the meal. Also, their portions are very small for Colorado standards. For sf, they are right on point. read more

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