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    Teocalli Cocina

    4.5 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cathy S.

    We heard about this place from a friend. It is all gluten free. My best friend has celiac disease and it is so nice to find a place that you can safely order anything off the menu. Our server was great and explained that the place was a former mortuary (Olinger) and was where Buffalo Bill was put on ice as he awaited his funeral. The bar downstairs is called Dearly Departed and is worth checking out as well. The food was delicious. We all agreed we did not feel there was any flavor lost in the gluten free.

    David G.

    Even better than the Arvada location. More extensive menu with great tacos, plates, apps etc Awesome happy hour Great service and ambiance Check out the great speakeasy downstairs the Dearly Departed ... really beautiful space

    Enchiladas
    Blake H.

    We stumbled upon Teocalli Cocina for an early lunch and we were extremely impressed! I had the enchiladas plate with chicken. The enchilada will filled with chicken which doesn't happen frequently when I order enchiladas. It was very favorable and served with a side of beans and rice. Our server was top notch, responsive, and made the meal a delight. The decor was cute and sleek which was great to bring friends or colleagues after a long day at work. Definitely try this place out!

    Pescado taco
    Brendan B.

    Food here was very good. I would be lying if I said the quesadilla didn't need a flour tortilla, but those aren't offered here. The flavors were outstanding on everything we had. Very cool atmosphere and a friendly staff

    Carne asada and Tijuana shrimp tacos
    Liv W.

    Wow wow wow!! You guys.... This place is so good. If you couldn't tell from my "wow wow wow" intro! Teocalli is genuinely such a fun place to go to. First of all, the menu is really big so good luck choosing what to order. Naturally, we ordered a little bit of everything because it all sounded way too good. But let's go down the list... We started with the salsa trio: the roasted tomatillo, x-ni-pek (pineapple, habaneros), and the avocado verde. Each were very tasty and we made sure to save extra to put on all our tacos. I will say the pineapple was my personal favorite, but the avocado was a close second behind. They were all smoky and paired really well with everything we ordered. Next was the guacamole and queso. So the guacamole is their specific version so it has green chorizo and jalapeños. It added a nice texture. Also I'm a big fan of cotija cheese so when I saw that on there, I'm hooked. It was well balanced and again, we put it on everything! The queso was also a different take than a normal queso, but I'm here for it. Of course it came out sizzling and I was just in love. On top were pickled onions, jalapeños, and surprisingly macha salsa and chimichurri. It was different but the macha salsa brought it all together. A hint of sweet, a hint of spice.. chef kiss! And also let's give it up for the chips because they were really good to. But the tacos are the most important part! First of all: the pricing is fantastic. $4.50 to $6.50 for a taco. And you can mix and match. They are filled to the brim (extra napkins please) and are so unbelievably delicious. I got the birria taco and used the consommé for every other taco I ate. It added so much. It was crispy and decadent. The carne asada is always a classic and this did not disappoint. I also tried one of their vegetarian tacos, the cotija. It was good but probably my least favorite. My friend ordered a bunch of other tacos as well and she only had good things to say. They're all topped with goodies and seasoned to perfection. I'm sad to say we didn't order dessert but that just means we have to come back! My friend also brought her dog so know that they are dog friendly outside on the patio. Our waitress was so sweet and answered every question. She was awesome. Honestly, the vibes outside are relaxing and chill. But if you want a moody fun time or date night, go inside. It is so fun and the ambiance is kinda angsty? But like... in a good way? I'm unfortunately in Colorado Springs, but trust me when I say, I will make a trip back to Denver to eat here again. It is top tier!

    Birria taco

    Tacos were SO good. I especially loved the carne asada tacos. Came here for happy hour it's $1 off tacos so I tried a few! Margaritas weren't my favorite-- a little sweet so if you love a margarita I recommend the coin margs. But the tacos were so amazing I'm giving 5 stars. Our server trinity was SO sweet and nice I loved here--give her a raise!!!! Loved this place

    Erin S.

    A good place for large or small parties. An open space concept restaurant. Food and drinks are good. Favorites of the meal include the esquites, Aro De Fuego margarita, and the carne asada taco. Our server was friendly and checked in on us frequently. He even offers to separate our checks, which was very nice of him to do for us. They do add a 4% service fee on all checks.

    Birria & carne asada tacos
    Courtney F.

    Tried the new location in LoHi and was very impressed! I'd recommend branching out and not getting the classic margarita, and they have a lot of other great options that I'd like to go back to try. The tacos were delicious and reasonably priced! Taking off a star for the disappointing chips and salsa trio (the salsa trays came out about half full if that) and the chips were bland. Additionally, we sat outside on the deck, which is great vibes, but our server was not the friendliest or most helpful. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt since this place is new and that can be stressful!

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    Pedro P.

    I had to come back to try this place again! It was just as great as the first time! The place was pretty packed and lively, but we luckily got a table on a Wednesday night. The tacos were incredible! We also got the salsa trio and got to pick the 3 salsa of our choice. We got the pineapple, tomatillo, and habanero. All so good and packed a good kick! Our server was really nice and attentive. Definitely will be coming back again!

    Carnitas taco, shrimp taco, Brussels sprouts, margarita on the rocks
    Kally G.

    I have been here twice to the Denver location, and both times have been amazing service and food! Our server was super friendly and attentive, the tacos were delicious, and we enjoyed the happy hour margaritas.

    Esquites
    Edie A.

    Had an excellent lunch at Teocalli's new location in LoHi. Service was friendly and very attentive. They have a nice selection of cocktails, wine, and beer to choose from. There is seating inside as well as on the patio that overlooks downtown Denver. For my party of 3, we shared the esquites since this is a dish not typically offered. Their esquites have a unique but flavorful burnt tortilla aioli and come with extra homemade tortilla chips to enjoy the tasty dip. I opted for the pozole verde and a bigeye tuna taco. The tuna was a lettuce wrap with sticky rice and mango salsa, messy but delicious. The pozole verde was a generous portion of tender pork, hominy, cabbage, radish, and lime--so generous I had two containers of leftovers to take home! I will definitely return to try more items off of the menu.

    Aya C.

    AMAZING EXPERIENCE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST MEALS IVE HAD IN A WHILE. Their garlic rice is a must. We clearly inhaled our food. The taco did come out cold but otherwise it was great. The service was good. They also have an inside outside bar that was too cute ! Cute lights and ambiance.

    salsa trio - habenero, green salsa and macha
    Morgan A.

    Welcome to the neighborhood! Great margs, awesome happy hour & phenomenal tacos. Everything was delicious though we preferred the tacos to the enchiladas. The birria here is out of this world. The macha salsa is to die for as well. $6 happy hour margs? Can't beat it.

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    11 months ago

    Excellent food and service. I'll keep coming back for their happy hour. Best Mexican spot in downtown area.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, wonderful drinks, and great service! Thank you Brooke for a lovely afternoon. Super cute new spot in LoHi.

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    1 year ago

    Service, food, drinks and atmosphere were all top notch! Will definitely be going back!

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    1 year ago

    Food is outstanding! Service and atmosphere are amazing! Plus, there's a beautiful lounge downstairs that you HAVE to check out!

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    Sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you need a place that feels like someone is…read moregenuinely happy you walked through the door. Adelitas is that place. I grabbed a seat at the bar where the bartender was friendly and engaging. On a recent Wednesday at 7:15, the restaurant was packed. When I left around 8:30, it was still busy. That's usually the best review a restaurant can get. Loyal customers don't keep coming back out of habit. They come back because it feels like home. The all-day happy hour margarita for $9 certainly doesn't hurt. The second one arrives before you've had time to argue yourself out of it. I ordered the enchiladas with carne asada and their house mole. If you're expecting one of those intensely complex moles with enough ingredients to fill a pantry, this isn't that. Adelitas' version is comforting, approachable, and deeply homey. It tastes less like a culinary experiment and more like something your abuela has been making for decades. The carne asada was tender, the rice and beans were exactly what they should be, and every bite reminded me why comfort food never goes out of style. Before leaving, I made the smartest decision of the evening. Tres leches to go. I devoured it later at home while Netflix asked if I was still watching. The cake somehow manages to be light while completely satisfying. Don't skip it. Better yet, don't pretend you're saving it for tomorrow. Adelitas isn't trying to impress you. It's trying to feed you well, welcome you warmly, and send you home happier than when you arrived. Whether your abuela was Mexican...or Greek...you'll understand exactly what they're serving here.

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