Can we talk about how much I love tacos?! I mean for real. They're seriously the best. So naturally when I completed my last final exam on Monday I chose to celebrate my favorite way - with tacos! Ha! I ventured down to Tacos Tequila Whiskey to checkout what they were all about. I was super impressed! The Space: Located off 32nd and Irving in the Highlands neighborhood. There's not a ton of parking. So be prepared for street parking and a bit of a walk. Inside is on the smaller side and cozy. Plus, it features a small patio space too! Def the sort of place I would love to spend some time chatting with friends. They have a variety of seating, including at the bar, counter seating at the kitchen, tables, and (Denver's favorite) community seating! The decor is rich/bright colors, somewhat traditional Hispanic with a modern twist. Call it contemporary Mexican. The Service: I grabbed a seat at the bar and was greeted promptly by the bartender. She was so friendly and gave me plenty of time to browse the menus. Once my order was placed I got my tacos within 10 minutes. Like so fast! Not what I expected. She checked back with me often to ensure I was satisfied with my meal, see if I wanted anything additional, or to add an adult beverage or two. Next time, next time... The Eats: Lets get down to business shall we. The food! So good! When I browsed the menu I was tempted by the HH offerings, but I knew the tacos were where it was at. So I opted to order three of their tacos: the Asada, the Carnitas, and the Pollo a la Crema. The Asada is citrus-marinated skirt steak, avocado, diced onion and cilantro, cotija cheese, lime. The Carnitas has crispy roasted pork, pickled red onions, avocado crema. Really love the pickled onions and avocado crema on the Carnitas! The Pollo a la Crema features braised chicken and spinach, creamy chipotle sauce, cotija cheese, sour cream. Though the Pollo a la Crema was really saucy it was super tasty and had great flavor. I def liked the Carnitas and the Pollo a la Crema the best! There's tacos for every taste! I know that I'll back with some friends to enjoy some delish tacos and HH beverages on their patio this summer. Def can't wait to return! **Pro Tip: HH (happy hour) is from 3 pm to 6 pm daily. While there are no tacos on the HH menu there is a variety of other bites and drinks! Get there early! I hear/read that they fill up fast. read more

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Meh - the food was okay. The walnut and carnitas tacos were hands down the best things we ate. Everything else was pretty standard. The margarita was not very good-super sugary without much tequila. Would not recommend the salsa platter - better to just stick to the tacos here. Would be interested to see if they have a happy hour. read more

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Their 5% "kitchen love" fee is ridiculous. Yeah living in denver is expensive, but it shouldn't be the customers responsibility to pay your employees a living wage. Food and drink are...fine read more

Celebrated birthday dinner with my wife and another couple. They have a good variety of whiskeys and tequilas. We started with roasted pineapple margaritas and Blanton's whiskey. The margaritas were good and the whiskey reasonably priced. We had the three salsas platter and queso fundido for starters which were tasty and a good variety. We shared multiple tacos - fried chicken, asada, pork belly and fried fish - definitely recommend. Loved the Tres leches cake. Outstanding evening. Vibe was upbeat with both indoor and outdoor dining. read more

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What a delightful evening eating tacos and sipping on margaritas. My husband and I sat outside on their covered patio and took in the packed crowd and noise with pleasure. We each had a blackberry mint margarita which was refreshing and delicious, not too sweet and strong enough to justify the price tag. Next was the food. We started off with the fried Brussels sprouts served with this tangy and creamy aioli that I couldn't get enough of. Then came the chorizo queso fundido. It was bubbling hot and a melty-ooey-gooey delight in my mouth. There were crisp edges to it that paired nicely with their salty tortilla chips. If that wasn't enough, we shared a plateful of tacos. I ordered the vegetarian topped with cheese, creamed corn and poblanos. It was spicy, messy and good. I then had a fried fish taco that was crunchy, tangy and quite good as well. The husband ordered a fish taco, carne asada taco and the fried chicken taco which was SO good! Will I be going back? Absolutely! Nothing can keep me away from the queso fundido. read more

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Just looking at this photo makes me wetttttttttt. Just imagine what I was going through while eating these. Phenomenal. Exquisite. Top tier. This is my love language. So if you want to go on a date, this is what I need. Bless the heavens. read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Pork Belly - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I absolutely love the variety of tacos on the menu. It's hard to find good Birria tacos with consume, but I had to order a second round here. The chips and queso is also delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Love this place they are really accommodating! Great flavor for my friends who like spice and they don't get upset with me when I ask for the tacos modified because I am the worst Mexican ever and can't do heat! read more

Speed-eaters are welcome here. I didn't even have time to take proper photos! The tacos are great and there are 3 vegetarian options. The cocktails are well-balanced in terms of flavor and potency. There's a 1 hour limit with a 5-minute grace period for reservations. I was with a party of 4 and we all felt super rushed and pressured to order and consume. The service doesn't match the sense of urgency imposed upon the patrons. The service in general and environment was subpar for the menu prices. Gourmet tacos should come with gourmet service. On top of that, splitting the bill was apparently an issue and even when it was done, it was done wrong so the other couple ended up paying $35 more for their meal after we spoke in depth about what items went on which bill. This is unusual for restaurants in Denver. Try a taco truck near you instead! read more

I have always boasted that this is my favorite taco place and I always bring newcomers here, but after today's experience, I'm questioning that. My friend arrived before me, we were a party of two, it was just after 11, and they were not busy AT ALL. She was told that they'll seat me when her whole party arrives. I 100% understand this policy when a restaurant is busy and if they are a bigger party but when your restaurant is practically empty (maybe 2 tables), this is a bit ridiculous. We ordered Palomas and brussels to start. They were really just okay. We each had a couple bites of the brussels that were super salty. We each ordered two tacos. As I was eating my favorite shrimp & scallop taco, it didn't look fully cooked and I'm quite certain the scallop was raw. I told the server about it and while not in the friendliest manner, she did get me a new one that was fully cooked. We each ordered a third taco, the same taco, at different times. Hers came right out. About 15 minutes after I ordered mine, the server asked if I had ever got it, to which I replied that I hadn't and it was okay, I don't need it anyway. A few minutes later, she comes back offering me the taco that was prepared without charge. Of course, I took it. It's a taco. Duh. Sadly, it was a mushy fried fish taco. The crunch was missing and the overdressed yet bland slaw on the bottom stole the show. You've been so much better during all of my past visits. Denver has way too many options to submit myself to this level of dissatisfaction again. I'll go to Dos Santos next time. You might want to consider that too. read more

Came here for lunch one day and had the best meal! We were able to sit on the patio before it got too busy. Ordered traditional margaritas, can't go wrong with a classic! We ordered chips and guacamole for starters! The service was quick and we ordered our tacos soon after we sat down. We had three adults and two toddlers...ordered two tacos per adult and the waitress was kind enough to ask if we wanted kiddo quesadillas. All were delicious and perfect portions! This is definitely the place to be for a quick lunch and drink! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Carnitas and Pollo a la Crema - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Denver airport version of this place sucks. Aside from extremely overpriced food (I paid over $30 for two tiny tacos, a scoop of some kind of right-out-of-the-can black bean paste and chips and guacamole that were bland), the service was terrible. I ordered, the guy that took my order sat me down at their counter, then apparently forgot I was there. My food sat in a box on the other side of the restaurant for another 15 minutes until I asked them if they forgot about me. By the time I got it, it was cold and I was late for my flight. They seemed to be overstaffed and not particularly busy, either. read more

I wouldn't recommend this hipster Mexican food restaurant. Everything was overpriced. The margaritas are tiny and have no alcohol in them. They charge seven dollars for chips and salsa and there are no extra chips unless you pay an extra five dollars. The staff was extremely rude and entitled management was the worst part do yourself a favor and skip this place. There are way better taco joints in Denver. read more

The carnitas tacos were delicious! The asada tacos were alright. The Paloma drink was just okay, but the Serrano Margarita was good! I definitely recommend making reservations, it is quite small and very busy! The staff was great, very friendly and super attentive. read more

Tacos Tequila and Whiskey (aka Pinche) is one of my favorite taco spots in Denver. It is different than your favorite Mexican joint on Federal, a little more upscale you could say. I have been here many times, and love to grab a table on the patio. The margs here are always delicious and strong, and the chips and 3 salsas are always a must. I love how the chips are served in paper bags. I haven't tried a taco here that I have ever disliked, and the service is always perfect. My favorites are the Fish N Beer (their sister restaurant BTW which is also amazing) and the Asada. The fried chicken taco is also delicious. Come here to relax and enjoy a marg, some chips and salsa and some unique, delicious tacos! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Fish N Beer (left) Asada (front right) Fried Chicken (back right) - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First of all, the food was great. We tried 4 different types of tacos and loved them all. Their alcoholic beverage menu is fun and has cool drinks. Try the Paloma, it's delicious and it's a classic! I gave it 5 stars because our server who was also the bartender was super attentive and answered all our questions. The only downside to this place is that the space is VERYYYY small, which means long wait times! Make a reservation if you can! Try the churros for dessert, they come with a warm chocolate dipping sauce. Will be coming back! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Clockwise, Pollo Asado (red salsa), pollo Agave (sweet), we are holding 2 fish tacos, then we have 2 Asada tacos. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I was not very impressed by my visit here. I visited with a friend on a Wednesday evening. We'd made a reservation through OpenTable but for there must have been an error because the host didn't see that on his screen. I was told that the wait was 1-1.5 hours, so my friend and I left to find a new spot. However, we got a text about 15 minutes later that our table was ready. Thankfully we were still close, so we came in. We sat at the bar, and were informed that we had a 1 hour time limit for our meal. They even put a little time card in front of us that displayed the time that we had to leave. It felt pretty aggressive and turned me off to the experience before it even started. The rest of the evening (aka hour) was only okay. The classic margarita is small and not very good for the price you pay. The tacos are okay but overpriced. And the overall vibe was just boring. I actually felt sick that night after I got home, so I'm also suspicious of something in our food/drinks. I won't come back here. There are FAR better options around Denver read more

A good place to get your tacos, Tuesday or not. Most recently, we visited on a Saturday afternoon around 2, and though it was neither lunch or dinner time, the place was still buzzin'. For this reason they would not allow my fiancé and I to sit at a 4 top (the couple of 2s they have were taken). Like other reviewers, this bummed me out- after two back surgeries, the bar stool seating at the communal table or chef's counter is terribly uncomfortable for me, and this is a reason I don't come to this hot little spot more often. Sigh... still, my drink and tasty tacos cheered me up! As their name might suggest, the drinks here are great- to cover all bases, my fiancé had whiskey in his Old Old Fashioned, and I had tequila because I could not resist their spicy peach margarita- both fabulous, and whatever salty/sweet stuff they rimmed my glass with was awesome! We started our meal with a trio of salsas and chips- all three were interesting, and their freshly made chips are the very best salsa scoopers around. Though today was too warm to indulge in piping hot cheese, I also HIGHLY suggest the sausage queso fundito. You order your tacos like you might order sushi on a menu- check the box on the ones you want. The variety of options is so fun! My fiancé had one with chicken and spinach and one carne asada, while I had a fish and a barbacoa. All were good, and each was so different! I'd also love to note that our server was super attentive and the manager very present and friendly. The patio is pleasant (on cooler days!) and dog friendly. Viva, Pinche (that will always be this place's name in my book!). read more

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Oh how I do love to grub on classy mexican food. Hubs and I rolled in here at the tail end of hour (3-6 daily) and were able to get a seat at the bar. I started with the Paloma ($4) and Hubs had the Denver Donkey ($8 - not on HH) and both were great. After being appropriately quenched for thirst, we ordered the nachos ($5) which are topped with some insanely delicious barbacoa. The coverage could be better but, alas, I did find ways to eat the empty chips. Hubs ordered up 2 of the Sloppy Jose Sliders ($2 each) and the chorizo filling is quite tasty. Hubs said the bun was fantastic. We both ordered the HH Margarita ($4) and it was strong! It was better than I had remembered it from having one previously at the other PT on York. We finished up with an order of tacos...because that is what you do here! Queso a la Plancha (griddled cotija, avocado, tomatillo salsa)- Love Asada (skirt steak, avocado, onion, cilantro, cotija)- Meat was dry this time Taco Estilo Abril (griddled cotija, roasted poblano, creamed chipotle corn, sour cream) Despite its ridiculously lengthy name, this was my favorite taco of the night and perhaps of all time. SO GOOD. We also tried some not tacos. Veggie Tostada and the Ceviche Tostada. Both were excellent. I might give the edge to the Veggie because I am a sucker for a block of cotija. It's definitely pricey but I've paid more for less. When you're in the mood for fancy tacos, it's tough not to love this establishment. read more

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Oh man, their tacos are BOMB. When I took my first bite I went "Mmmm! This is sooo good." I haven't spoken out loud about my food in a really long time. Brunch is the way to go since they have breakfast tacos and their regular tacos on their menu. +No wait for 2 at 12:15 on a Sunday +They were playing The Beatles +The sun was shining, and there was a nice breeze wafting throughout the restaurant +Their coffee is delicious +The green chairs are the most comfortable restaurant chairs in Denver +Our server was attentive +The tacos were perfect- I ordered three, two would have been plenty +The churros were crunchy and soft and sweet and amazing It was probably one of the best dining experiences I've had in Denver. All for $30. I can't wait to go back. read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Clockwise from the top left: pinche hash, forget the name (but it was my fave-beef and eggs), pollo, asada, asada, pork belly. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ugh I hate to do this to restaurants but the truth is the truth. I found pinche to be so underwhelming. Maybe I shouldn't have come in with such high expectations but everyone I knew was raving about this place so I just had to come. We came for all day Monday HH which was great. Drinks were good (margarita & Paloma) but everything was just "ok". I don't know how one person wrote these were some of best tacos they had ever had! I'll start with the service. We were immediately sat down even though they were busy but it was so darn loud in there that we just shouted to each other throughout the night. Our waitress was okay but I felt like she kept forgetting about us or was rushing off to help someone else. We got the chicken chicharrones which were okay... fried chicken skin - meh. They forgot about our guac and chips but immediately brought it out after I had to remind our waitress. Again it was okay but nothing super special. We ordered an assortment of tacos and were happy with the lengua (tasted like s cheeseburger), shrimp tacos and barbacoa. The fish n beer taco was disgusting. It was cold, soggy, way over battered blahh. I'll give pinche another try but lower my expectations! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot for tacos! I especially loved the carnitas taco, it had a ton of flavor. The pork belly taco was really fatty but that's typical sometimes. There's a cute outside patio area which is perfect for the warm Denver weather. read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great mags, great tacos. Literally don't need anything else out of a Mexican restaurant

Super delicious!! I've visited a few times and it never disappoints. Great food and staff. The Cadillac marg is my favorite!

TTW has the best street tacos in town and the service is always good. Drinks are well made.

The food was okay, nothing spectacular and nothing overly disappointing. Somehow a casual lunch for two ended up costing just shy of $100 after tax and tip for 2 people. We had 4 of their cheapest drinks, 5 tacos, chips/salsa and one side. I was full but there were no leftovers & it was overpriced in my opinion. The server was nice and they were attentive to refilling water and clearing plates. read more

Recently celebrated a friend's birthday here as it's one of her favorite spots. The food was incredible - definitely try out several of the tacos. Guacamole was some of the best I've ever had. Margaritas as delicious! Highly recommend. Service was excellent and we had a great little spot on the patio. Dessert was the churros -- they're out of the world! read more

Delicious tacos! Gluten free shells and most of the tacos are naturally gluten free too (not the chips though!) The Estilo Abri taco was to die for! The drinks are STRONG so watch out! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Delicious tacos!! The food was amazing. I honestly wanted to try everything on the menu because the entire restaurant smells amazing. We just got the tacos and they all tasted delicious. The service was fairly quick and friendly. They gave good recommendations. The place is a little loud, but it has a fun atmosphere. It's a great place for a late night bite and some drinks. I definitely plan on going back. read more

Prefacing to say that I'm not one for these trendy taco places. Maybe my college advisor steered me wrong or I'm just one of the most frugal people out there but I really can't justify spending $4 on one measly street taco. I just can't do it. That being said I did enjoy my happy hour visit at Pinche....or Tacos Tequila Whiskey or whatever this place is really called. They have a pretty extensive happy hour menu although I was sad to see no tacos on the happy hour menu-what gives? My friend and I sat on the patio because her pup was there so this place is an option if you have a four legged friend with you, you just have to chain them up on the outside of the patio and they can sit with you. We wanted to get a light bite so we each had a Paloma drink, a slider each then split the nachos. The shrimp slider was awesome complete with two huge battered shrimp, avocado and slaw but the nachos lacked a little. They were a little too wet although they didn't have too much going on topping wise. If you're going to sit on the patio, be prepared to scream at your dining companions, it gets pretty loud at that bustling intersection. Our server was awesome and quick so no complaints there. Again, this place is just a little rich for my blood if it's not happy hour. read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Happy hour nachos - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Really great food! And management is so friendly! We will definitely be back to eat there!

Tacos, Tecates, and chips & salsa, what else would you want! They have excellent tasting salsa, ranging from mild to hot (the server will give you a run down). Also, if you're looking for cheap beers, during happy hour they are only $2! Of all the times I've been to this location, the service is right as expected and friendly/enjoyable. If you are coming with a group during prime dinner hours, you can expect a bit of a wait. Worth it though!! read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Taco Estilo Abril (top left), Pollo Agave (top right), and Hongos (bottom). - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Might be the best taco I've ever had (carnitas) and the service was amazing. I've been coast to coast and this place is legit. Props to Mirko, Michael and Kendall for making someone new to Denver feel the Colorado love! read more

Fantastic food and drinks We always enjoy this place. We will go out of our way to come here. You read more

Overall pretty solid taco joint! The staff wasn't the most attentive, but the food was good. Definitely wouldn't call these authentic tacos. My main recommendation would be to save room for the churro! Queso with Chroizo - Tasty. I usually prefer my queso more liquidy, but this was more on the solid side. Pollo a la Crema - good taco, but I didn't really get to taste any of the spinach Taco Estilo Abril - vegetarian taco, but so delicious. I loved the corn and the sauce Pork Belly "Agridulce" - good, but I was hoping for a little more flavor Churro - This churro made everything I ate before this seem like bottom of the barrel food. I loved this churro! It was the perfect amount of fried on the outside, while still being perfectly puffy on the inside. The Mexican chocolate dip was great as well. read more

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If you come here, you have to try the chorizo cheese dip and the chiccarones. The chiccarones are wonderful! The place has a very relaxed atmosphere, but they serve some yummy street tacos. This visit I was a little disappointed that the menu was limited (thanks a lot, covid) so my beloved pork belly tacos were out :( luckily they did have the carnitas tacos, which are scrumptious and come drizzled with avocado crema and picked onions. I'm also a fan of the agave pollo tacos. Those have a nice chuck of deep fried chicken breast and is served over a bed of slaw on your tortilla. Sooo good. 2-3 tacos is enough to fill you up, especially if you get appetizers, but it's easy to get carried away ordering a bunch of these because the look so small, but they really do put a lot of filling on top of those corn tortillas. Parking can be a challenge at times, but if you decide to try it you won't be disappointed. read more

Will not be coming back. Drinks are god awful, not to mention how absurdly priced they are. Chips are Tostitos tortilla chips, queso was below average and extremely overly priced. Only saving grace was Birria taco. Too many good Mexican places in Denver to waste a lot of money for a terrible dinner here. read more

Just landed from Orlando, and this was the best choice ever. Food is insane, super delicious. read more

Tacos Tequila Whiskey - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Tacos Tequila Whiskey never disappoints! I bring all my favorite visitors and Denver newcomers here! Seriously, the best tacos in Denver! Once our party was present, we were seated outside, right away. Don't worry, they cover their patio and add heaters, so it's very warm all through the winter. Drinks - I'm pregnant, so no margs for me. I wish they had a few mocktail options that they could make. It would be nice if they added 2-3 virgin drinks. I'm not sure a virgin marg would be good - too sour. So, this time I opted for water, which was probably good in the end. (I do love their margs - every single one of them!) My fiance was very excited to see they had Blantons whiskey at the bar. He said you rarely see it anywhere and he usually checks. Food - I was starving so we got the salsa trio for the table. Beware, the diablo is hot hot! Everything was really good! I always get the same 2 tacos: Pollo Agave (Agave-dipped fried chicken, slaw, Mexican "chimichurri") The rest of the table got this as well and it was by far a table favorite. Their fried chicken is BOMB. Seriously, the skin is so crispy and crunchy. This is my number one must-have taco here. Hongos (Grilled shitaki, crimini & oyster mushrooms, griddled cotija cheese, creamed cilantro corn, ancho chili crema) This is just a good go-to taco. It is a little lighter and more about the flavor. I love the griddled cotija cheese! And I usually pick a fish taco. This visit, I got the Fish N Beer (Chipotle & beer battered fish, slaw, avocado & pineapple guacamole, pickled red onions) The fish is huge and deliciously battered. I loved the slaw! I'd get this one again! Three tacos are usually plenty to get me full. The service here is good. Our hostess was prompt and our server was just attentive enough. I will say this is a crowded, loud restaurant, so make sure you know that coming in. It isn't great for big groups or intimate dates. WE LOVE TACOS, TEQUILA, WHISKEY/ PINCHE TACOS!!! YUMMMMM!!!! It's in our top 5 favorite restaurants FOR SURE! read more

OMG! The first time I've ever tried a Tacos Tequila Whiskey chain and I absolutely loved it! I am kind of not a big taco fan, but this place changed it all! They have so many options of meat to place on your taco and a different way on how it's cooked. If I remember correctly, I had the delicious pork belly taco as well as the birria taco - SO GOOD! My mouth is watering right now! We also got free dessert of churros and chocolate and that was a great way to top off a Valentine's night our with your friends. Will probably continue doing this in the next upcoming years thanks! read more