The food is wonderful and the service is excellent. I am telling all of my friends about this…read moreplace. The owner is also the head chef apparently and this as authentic as it gets. I felt like I was at a friend's house, not only eating but also visiting. ​

It's definitely a surprise place for our family. The service was super good! The wait event was…read moretelling us jokes and very welcoming. The dish portion is huge. If you are not that hungry, you can order a dish and appetizer to share for 2 people. Everything tastes amazing! Everything has a strong flavor. Nothing is plain. The restaurant even has photo wall for your ins pictures. Super cute.

The rotisserie chicken, beef lomo slatado and chicha always hit. Everything is prepared with care…read moreand they are so friendly when you go in. I really like the house sauce and aji pollero, the rocoto sauce is good on the chicken as well!

They charge an inflation tax, Ironic since at 23 dollars for three pieces of chicken it's their…read moreprices that are inflated. Then they tax you another 3% to use a credit card. This owner is crazy never coming back. You also don't find out about all these extra fees until after you've paid. Maybe that's how they do business in Peru. Not OK here.

We came for the closing party, and what a send off! $20 all you can eat, $10 all you can drink. It…read morewas slammed but absolutely worth it. We got to try most of the menu one last time. The biggest standout was the papaya salad, which we wouldn't normally order, but glad we got to try it this time. The ceviche, pork wings, and ropa vieja were excellent as well. I definitely plan to keep an eye on where Chef Victor goes next, because his food is to die for. Love their decor as always, with its sense of whimsy mixed with the upscale. Super mega bien, you will be super missed! Wishing everyone the best on their next ventures.

Super Mega Bien was delicious! Our first time there, we went with friends and enjoyed having…read moreeverything family style. The food came out a little fast in the beginning (we prefer to take our time) and we definitely missed any guidance about how the flag was supposed to be used, so that would be the only thing I'd change about the evening. Everything was delicious, and my favorites were the ceviche with house made chips, patatas bravas, and pork wings. Everyone loved their drinks--spicy margarita, red sangria, and a Paloma. We shared two desserts--the Media Luna de Limon for our friend who is gf and df, and the rest of us shared the brownie with coffee ice cream which was incredible--warm and just the right size if you want just 1-2 bites (between three of us) of something sweet.

I genuinely cannot believe it took me this long to find Rioja. This place is it for Denver…read more Located on Larimer Square, the vibe alone is worth the trip - but then the food goes and makes it unforgettable. We started with the bread and whipped butter, which sounds simple but honestly set the tone for the whole meal. So, so good. From there we had the tuna tartare, artichoke tortellini, goat cheese gnudi, and the mushroom pappardelle - and I don't know where to begin. The handmade pastas are the star of the show. The pappardelle was my unexpected favorite, followed closely by the tortellini and the gnudi (genuinely a tough call between those two). The asparagus salad was fresh and delicious. The tartare was the one thing I'd say was just good rather than transcendent -- still solid, just didn't blow me away the way everything else did. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the atmosphere is elevated but not stuffy, and the menu apparently rotates often so there's always a reason to come back. Perfect for a nicer dinner with friends, bringing your parents, or just treating yourself to something special. Already thinking about my next visit.

Rioja is a fancy restaurant that delivers high quality dishes and a great atmosphere. Given its…read moredowntown location, it's a perfect option for visitors staying downtown or for a fine dining experience prior to a show. We had an out-of-town friend staying in downtown Denver for a conference. We wanted to impress her, and I had been wanting to visit Rioja for some time, so we gave it a go. Everything about the experience was perfect. This includes the service, which was warm and knowledgeable. We ordered the two James Beard award dishes, the fresh bacon and the artichoke tortellini, to share between us. Both were delightful and definitely worthy of the attention. I had the mushroom pappardelle; which was appropriately rich and satisfying. We also had a round of drinks. We all enjoyed our drinks and found them to be well-balanced. My friend was delighted by this experience. Mission accomplished.

Food was absolutely delectable! True authentic flavors and dishes. Very friendly staff and…read morewonderful place to go! I'll definitely be back!

From the owner: Aji Peruvian Chicken brings bold, comforting Peruvian flavors to Denver through catering and group…read moreorders. Our menu centers on rotisserie-style chicken, traditional tamales, and vibrant house-made sauces, prepared in small batches for events, offices, and celebrations. We operate by pre-order and appointment only to ensure quality and reliability.

4 stars for friendly servers! But the 2 stars is for the food and speed of the food. We had a group…read moreof 6 and unfortunately only half of our meals were really good and the other half weren't even close. The ceviche had bad fish and the tamale had nothing but pork fat. It was expensive for lunch and what we got. I enjoyed my lunch but I don't think that I'll be going back.

CHEWED GUM FOUND IN FOOD. We were given a small dish of…read moreroasted nuts and decided to try them. One of my friends stopped chewing and looked in horror at what she pulled out of her mouth. Someone had stuck their chewed gum in the peanut dish. I signaled the waiter at the bar and let him and another guy standing there know what had just happened. The other man standing there actually said, "Yeah, that happens a lot. . .but usually people stick their gum under the table." There was no attempt by anyone to come over and apologize nor to see what could be done to help rectify our experience. My other friend who had gone to the bathroom while all of this was going on, said that the bathroom was left very sloppily- a trash bag left in the sink, wet floor that someone could have slipped on.... not a good first experience, to say the least.

After eying this place for while we finally tried it for a bottomless brunch + booze and it was…read moreamazing! Ambiance - 5/5, it's a trendy restaurant. We were able to easily bring our infant with us. Food - 5/5. The tapas at brunch are bottomless, we had several rounds of the spicy shrimp, steak skewers and the shishito peppers. So good! You get one order of the entree. My husband got the steak & eggs and I got the pork belly tacos. Sooo good! For dessert, the churros were amazing Service - 5/5! We were staying at the hotel Clio and my server offered me another Bloody Mary to go

Looking for lunch in Cherry Creek and Toro popped to the top of the list. Toro decor is sleek,…read morestylish, high finishes and an elegant Brazilian vibe. The restaurant was not busy and the one waitress was MIA during most of the service. We studied the menu and started with a smoked fish dip. This was unique with aioli, cilantro, pickled jalepenos, lemon and over-the-top plantain chips. I easily could of eaten a huge bowl of the plantain chips, incredible! The sweet corn empanada with aji amarillo, avocado puree, manchego cheese and chimichurri that was light, savory and a nice flavor profile. Our final selection was the Cusco chicken sandwich with sweet plantains, salad, avacado and chimichurri aioli. The plantain was delicious and woke up an ordinary chicken sandwich. It was a great addition. I enjoyed our lunch but feel that I need to try the dinner menu. The mixing of fruit with entrees was a welcome change. To the kitchen at Toro, keep up the innovative menu.

Came here for some drinks before dinner and had a great experience. We sat at the bar and were…read moreimmediately greeted by the bartender. It was happy hour so we lucked out, and they also had a holiday cocktail menu. For drinks we had the pisco sour and the frozen margarita mix as well as the grinch hot chocolate and the champagne with mezcal. Everything was delicious; however, I didn't realize the champagne and mezcal would be a glass of champagne plus a shot of mezcal on the side. Other than that the place was a hit. We also ordered some salchipapas which were a little spicy but super delicious. The happy hour portion was perfect to share with 2 people.

Fried nigiri appetizer was pretty good. It was fried rice on the bottom, and creamy meat on top…read more Bottom didn't have much flavor, so the top carried there. Wagyu tartare was also good, but you need to make sure you're including some bread in every bite, otherwise you'll blow your head with mustard. Horchata was delicious. Food took a while. I know it was dinner rush, but I feel like similar establishments don't take as long.

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

I wanna love this place because it's so dang cute but it always ends up a little underwhelming…read more 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.

After eating lunch yesterday this neighborhood gem was across the street. I wanted something to…read moretake home and eat for a snack later. I'm a stickler for beef so I bought their types of beef they have and went for a fruit one, their pear and a ham and cheese. That one would be great for breakfast but I ate it when I returned home as I couldn't wait.

I've been going to Maria Empanada at least 5 years now. I never realized that there were 4 other…read moreones, and they're all 4+ Stars. The Empanadas are excellent, and the staff can tell them apart by the script on them. I have no idea what it could be... They usually do 2 Empanadas that are new and about a dozen others. Last time it was a Sweet BBQ Beef & an Italiano. This time it's an excellent Miso Steak & a Corn & Mexican Cheese one. Every Empanadas I've had from there for 5 years, has been just like the ones before. So you'll never have to worry about consistency. And since I saw that there's 5 total & they all have excellent reviews, proves my point even better. The ambience is really homie for an empanada place. They have a big espresso machine, outdoor seating and indoor seating. Inside is maybe 3 separate rooms with a TV viewable from every room!