Tamale Kitchen

I discovered Cencalli from a Yelp event and really enjoyed their birria tacos. We met another…read morecouple at their downtown Littleton location for a fun date night. We arrived early at 5pm and it was already packed! The secret is out! Service was friendly. Margs were delicious. Good was great. Loved that the Burria tacos are crispy and not so oily that so many places get wrong. Chips, salsa and guacamole were great. Breakfast burritos all day which made my friend and husband very happy. I would probably get the tacos next time. We will definitely be back! Parking was easy to find on the street.

In the mood for delicious street tacos? This is what you've been looking for. I had been here once…read moreand the food was really good. I don't remember what I ordered though so at the time it just wasn't very stand out-ish. I recently went back with some friends because I told them I was in the mood for tacos. I tried a few different ones, the Carnitas, the Barbacoa, and the Lengua. I was full with three, but it was so good. I ordered a fourth and my husband who normally gets my leftovers - didn't get any leftovers from me this time! He got a couple different tacos from what I had largely. We ordered about the same, but he got the shrimp which he said was delicious as well. I also tried the signature, Bellanova margarita - I must say that was a little unexpected, not your traditional margarita it was very sweet, so probably not something I'd order again since I prefer stronger tasting drinks, but the coconut flavor in it was delicious if you like coconut. The service was excellent! When we arrived, the interior was super packed and super loud so I was very relieved when we got to sit on the back patio, which turned out great because even though there was a little noise there, we were able to hear each other much better. The server was excellent. She kept checking on us. She answered all our questions and was very kind and accommodating. I've been thinking about the tacos since then, it's been about a week, I can't wait to go back.

Chips and salsa -- a high point

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Surf & Turf tacos

Palenque Cocina Y Agaveria

4.2(342 reviews)

4.6 mi

We were looking for a place to enjoy a late afternoon drink. Palenque is that spot. Great food and…read moredrink specials and Emmy was an amazing bartender. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. The tamales and mezcalritas were some of the best we have tried. The atmosphere was perfect. When we are back in Colorado this is a must stop.

Went for the taco Tuesday deal. $2 tacos!? Yes please ! Ordered the queso fundido with chorizo --…read moreimpressively bubbly when delivered -- didn't find any chorizo. Once it cooled it became thick and coagulated. Not super appealing. I ordered 1 pescado and 1 vegan, not normally my jam but I thought I'd try it. One bite and had to set it back down. Tasted old refrigerator -- and no salt. It was quite disgusting. The Pescado was ok - pretty much what I would have expected. Not warm though. My wife ordered 1 al Pastor and 1 carnitas taco. Both were room temperature. Told the waitress and she brought another Al Pastor and it was the same temperature. The carnitas appeared to be yesterday's meat so hard and inedible. -- she lost her appetite and didn't eat anything else. Long story short, we won't be returning to Palenque ( note: the mgr removed the al pastor from the bill )

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Old Santa Fe Mexican Grille

4.3(71 reviews)

5.0 mi

I was quite pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem…read more Went on a whim, as I was hungry and in the area, and I am glad I did. Staff was smiling, fast, helpful, and kind. Food was really darn good, nice crispy relleno the way I like it, lots of chicken in the chicken burrito & enchilada, and just a pretty good meal all around. Prices were typical, but still got out under $70 for 3 large meals and a soda with a 18% tip.

The service is very friendly, Maria was our server and we really liked her! The restaurant is…read moreextremely clean and well taken care of. Our meals were good, but also very bland. My husband ordered the carnitas burrito and the green chile had no flavor; it literally didn't taste like anything at all somehow. I ordered carnitas sopes - let me tell you, their beans are GOOD!! - but not much here either by way of flavor either. And skip the tomatillo salsa; it is actually truly not good and opt instead for more of their red salsa. The red salsa is not spicy at all, but has a lot of really good flavor! We would go back, but not in any hurry to do so.

The main dining room with bar to the right of entrance.

Tamale Plate

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Chicken Enchiladas with green chilli

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.1(84 reviews)

4.9 mi

We walked in after about 40 prom goers were leaving. We weee sat at a table but then had to wait…read moreabout 20 minutes for a server to come over. They took our drink order, were out of what we wanted so got something else. Then had to flag down a person to take our food order. When we got our food they gave us plastic spoons and said they ran out of silverware! We both got shrimp which ended up being horribly over cooked and fishy. After 2 hours sitting there I heard the server tell the new people next to us they didn't have silverware and gave them plastic also. Such a bad experience after the first time being so good.

We went here on a Sunday night and a few of the tables were filled in - it was much smaller inside…read morethan I anticipated, and definitely in a bit of a hidden location! The homemade chips and salsa were a great start, the salsa definitely had a bit of a kick, but the perfect amount. We then ordered the Mexican hamburger, fajita burrito, and the chicken and shrimp fajitas and thought everything was quite tasty!

Christmas decorations at Los Portales

Taco tuesday 5-8pm

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Michelada

Smack Daddy’s

5.0(2 reviews)

4.6 mi

I went to Smack Daddy's food truck and tried some of their food…read more Smack Daddy's is parked in the parking lot across the street from scoop ice cream shop. I ordered the quesadilla with carne asada and it came with two sides of sour cream, one mild salsa, and one hot salsa. It also came with garnish on the side of lettuce and tomatoes. The quesadilla was very good it had cheese, carne asada, onions, and some other peppers. It was not super spicy but definitely had a lot of flavor in my opinion. The cheese was extremely rich and made for a great quesadilla! The burger was very good, it came with a big side of fries that were very seasoned! The fries had a lot of salt, pepper, and other spices on it. I love salty food and thought it was perfect. But some people might think it was too much so you may want to ask light salt or no seasoning at all. The burger was very good and every bite had great flavor with the smack sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. I enjoyed both items that I ordered and had plenty left over to eat later. It was a little pricey as I paid $28 for the quesadilla and burger but it was reasonably priced for the portion size and quality of the food. I just expect things to be a little cheaper when it comes to food trucks. The service was very good, I had an older Hispanic couple running the truck when I visited and they were very kind, professional, and put love into the food. The ambiance is cool, I mean it is a food truck with no seating. They have some chairs outside but no table. They also sell drinks, the options that I saw were Coke and Pepsi. I would definitely give snack daddy's a try if you are around downtown Littleton and want to support this small business. I will definitely be back to try some more of the menu.

Really good food the smack daddy burger is really tasty you have to try it you will like his foodread more

This is the menu but also will be other food coming in soon

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Carne asada Quesadilla

El Lucero Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant

4.4(69 reviews)

5.0 mi

We were not sure what to eat and found this jewel of a place. The service by Rolando was…read moreoutstanding. The street tacos with pork. Carnitas are fabulous with rice and beans on the plate. The pupusa's were freshly made and super tasty. I tried the zucchini and bean cheese and pork belly. The Michelada and Mexican Coke added to the meal as well. We are definitely returning to try more of their outstanding dishes. We highly recommend you try this place.

So fresh and delicious...haven't been here in a while because we moved out of Littleton...I may or…read moremay not have over ordered out of excitement friendly service and cozy atmosphere, great prices

Chicken empanada

El Lucero Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant - Chicken tamales keep in mind these are el Salvadoran...they add chickpeas, potato and green beans then wrap in banana leaves

Chicken tamales keep in mind these are el Salvadoran...they add chickpeas, potato and green beans then wrap in banana leaves

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Chicken flautas

Don Juan’s Mexican Grill

4.3(166 reviews)

3.7 mi

I would hate to give this place five stars where everyone can see it. Cause then I might get too…read morebusy. But as someone who has tried to find a good Mexican restaurant in the Denver area I was happy to find this place. Food was great and the service is awesome. Can't wait to go back.

One level of heat dry dry dry tamale Bean burrito was…read morescarce on beans The lettuce and tomato was like sparse expected more

Dining room

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Skinny margarita

The Alley

4.0(249 reviews)

4.6 mi

The service was fantastic and the veggie nachos were yummy! Our bartenders went above and beyond to…read moremake strawberry jalapeño margaritas on the rocks for us and they were delicious! The atmosphere is cozy and the other patrons were a ton of fun!

The Alley is such a cool vibe. It's smaller so you might have to wait a bit for a table. The drinks…read moreand food are very good and very affordable. The live music they have at night is also a nice touch to the vibe

Bartenders dancing on the bar to the music of Los Cheesies!

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Such a rarity to fine Huckleberry on the menu!

Los Dos Potrillos

3.9(580 reviews)

1.7 mi

This place is always hopping for good reason. The food is consistently delicious, the margaritas…read moreare solid, and the salsa is genuinely good. One thing I really appreciate is the fast service and how quickly the food comes out, even when they're busy. The service is impressively fast. The ambience is great and there's plenty of seating, so even though it's popular, it never feels cramped. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Los Dos Portillos is consistently good. I've been to multiple locations, and the quality is just as good every time. Occasionally, you'll even catch a mariachi band, which adds a really fun, authentic vibe. One time they even humored me and played "Poco Loco," which thoroughly delighted me. There will almost always be a wait on Friday and Saturday nights, but honestly, it's a reflection of how popular the place is, and it's worth it. I grew up in an area with a high Hispanic population, so my standards for Mexican food are pretty high. This place absolutely delivers. It's one of those spots I keep coming back to, and I'm never disappointed.

We had a ladies lunch date at Los Dos Potrillos. While the food was good, unfortunately everything…read moreelse was missed the mark. To start, we were seated right next to the back door with an alarm peeping the entire time, despite the restaurant being practically empty. The service was disappointing from the beginning. It took quite a while for our server to greet and take our order, and we didn't receive enough menus or water for everyone at the table. Once the order was placed our server disappeared. No follow-up, no check-ins and the when food finally arrived meals and bills were mixed up. I had hope to place a to-go order, but the lengthy wait left me out of time. I later return specifically to place that to-go order hoping for a better experience, but unfortunately it was more of the same. The constant "honey" " darling" and "sweetheart" felt force and insincere, almost mocking . Which only added to the frustration. If you are looking for good Mexican food and don't mind poor service or less-than pleasant dining experience, this is the place for you! If customer service matters you might want look elsewhere

Updated decor.

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Las Dalias

4.2(79 reviews)

1.7 mi

First time visit to Las Dalias Mexican restaurant, which was a satisfying experience. We went for…read morelunch on a Tuesday afternoon and had no problems at all being seated right away. The host was welcoming and was provided with chips and salsa right away. The server was quick to welcome us, taking our drink orders, and providing us with more time with the menu due to our first visit. The menu is extensive and has the standard offerings of other local Mexican restaurants. Lunch included the Chimichanga with green chili and sides of rice and beans, and the other a combo plate of the Beef Burrito, Cheese Enchilada and Pork Tamale. The server asked if we wanted mild, medium or hot green chili, which was a nice offering. For us the hot green chili was very good, with enough heat to make us "sweat", but not overpower our taste buds. The medium was just about right for nice flavorful meal with the lingering heat. All the meals were served quickly and piping hot and had nice flavor all around. Overall, the lunch was good and service excellent, and parking was great with plenty of off-street parking. I would not hesitate to return when in the mood for some consistent and comfort Mexican food, and great service. Tips for your visit: Lunch time is a slower time for them, so both times I visited we were able to sit and visit with friends without feeling rushed.

We went on Cinco de Mayo and some of the other places we're pretty packed so we ended up here which…read moreended up being a great choice I had a smothered chicharron burrito and I had a combination tamale enchilada and chili relleno played for the kids. I loved that the burrito came with the option of hot medium or mild chili. I ended up getting the hot and I'm very happy that I did. It had a really nice kick and great flavor with just enough heat to let you know that it's authentic. The michelada as well as the mango Margarita we're pretty amazing. The service was fast and friendly

The dining room.

Combo Plate Tamale, Burrito, Enchilada

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Our server.

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Jon S.

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7

3

9 years ago

I've been going here for a long time and lately I can't get a burrito made the way I order it no matter how hard I try. No matter what I ask for it comes out wrong how hard is it to put lettuce tomato and sour cream on a smothered burrito. If I ask for steak and beans why the hell do I get beef. I politely ask them to fix my water and I got some very rude service and as I was walking out the door I could hear them talking under their breath with an attitude that makes me never want to go back to the store as I told you earlier go f*** yourself and your attitude. Im the customer Im always right. Fix the order with a smile and when someone tells you thank you so much for doing that have the dignity to say you're welcome. Don't talk on your breath about how the customer is wrong. If I was the manager of this restaurant I would look for other employees. On the other hand the green chili is always great but the attitude needs to go. read more

A S.

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4

0

10 years ago

I will admit good food! I have been going to lots of TKs but the best food is at Wadsworth. I think it's because Manny makes the best burritos and Cisco is back so burritos are better and faster made especially on the weekends. I love one of the main cashier manager type people. So sweet! But some of the other teens they had working were very snobby. Very. And one older Mexican lady working was very very rude. I remember there was one young lady working way back last summer so sweet as well and a taller blonde I believe. They made that place swinging. One complaint I do have is I see the workers sometimes eating then going back to work without washing their hands. Very gross. As well the floors and walls look to have mold. Fix it. read more

Amber H.

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20

3

6 years ago

Zero stars. Called to place an order this morning, line rang and rang with no answer or voicemail. After trying to get through for an hour, I went to the location to place the order. They were open and said they're not answering phones to take orders by phone because they are busy.... there were two other people getting food. Not busy at all. Poor customer service. I really want the owner to see this & let me know if that's their wish or it's the employees doing this behind their backs. You're losing a lot of business! read more

Hyp n.

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8

0

16 years ago

I have to say for fast mexican food besides for s**t taco bell it is great. They have restaurant quality food ready to go. The food has always tasted great but I have one complaint. They screw up my order about every 1 out of 5 times. I don't mean a small screw up I mean I end up with something completely different than what I ordered. It pisses me off when I get home, but maybe thats their way of getting me to try more of their menu. If they didn't f up orders food wise they would be 5 star. read more

Bean S.

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29

0

9 years ago

Love the food and some of the people. I've called in orders before but they aren't done when I get there or they never answer their phone. I will only come and buy a burrito or anything if Manny is working. He seems to be the only one with a clue. Him or young high schooler has more of a clue then someone of the older employees. If you can try and go to the bellieview location. I've heard rumors the owners keep the tips which isn't fair. read more

Brittney P.

118

4

0

11 years ago

I will only give 2 stars because they are the best breakfast burritos around. The staff here is miserable though. Always on their phones, rude, and it takes forever. There is one person at this location who actually works, everyone else has a shit attitude that they have to stand there and do nothing. read more

Shawn G.

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26

11

7 years ago

I'm done with this place. Lazy staff won't answer the phone, breakfast burritos place that opens LATE after 8AM WTF?...on a weekday Sir? Soup Nazi level of anti customer hatred from signage. I'm finding someplace else quick and hopefully this location fails. read more

Erich T.

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14

0

11 years ago

Nothing fancy. Pretty good for pickup/fast food

Kirsten J.

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5

0

12 years ago

Love it! Best Mexican food for the price!

Tyler W.

41

12

0

13 years ago

Yum! Best breakfast burritos around

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