Great traditional Mexican in Centennial CO. They have probably the best authentic Mexican food in the area. Pretty much everything on the menu is great. I'm partial to the Enchiladas, Chile Relleno, Taquitos with consumè, and the chilaquiles. If you ask for it, they'll bring the heat unlike many places out here. The service is always fantastic. Usually Monica takes care of me when I come in during the week and she's always cool to chat with and takes care of my order. The service as a whole is really good here. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - CHILE RELLENO PLATE - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I have been wanting to try this place and sad how much of a let down it was. Came in during lunch for a pick up order, fairly busy but not too long of a wait. For two people, ordered a set of 3 tacos (2x barbacoa and carnitas) and then another 3 tacos (asada, carnitas, and pastor), birria egg rolls, and a bean, cheese, and rice burrito. Not a big deal but they put all the tacos in one box and I was able to differentiate which 3 tacos that I ordered. This place is super stingy with salsa. They gave me 2 tiny containers for salsa and then when I asked for a couple more, the lady said she could only give me two more. :( Excited to try the food and started off great with a simple bean, cheese, and rice burrito but outside of that everything else was very meh. Not sure how but all the meats were so dry, I ordered braised/slow cooked meats (barbacoa and carnitas). Asada and pastor were okay as well. Everything lacked seasoning and the salsa didn't add much to the tacos either. Birria tacos were also dry and consommé needed salt to be added. Value was not bad at $37.64. Tacos were about $3-3.20 per read more

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The food is just as good as it looks in the pictures I PROMISE! This place did not disappoint it was absolutely delicious, so flavorful I basically licked my plate clean. The horchata comes in a huge cup which I can appreciate. I got the supreme birria pizza and it was phenomenal. This place is packed and for good reason. I'll be back ASAP read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - PIZZA-BIRRIA Supreme 10" - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

This is the real deal! I have eaten Mexican at many self proclaimed "authentic" restaurants in various places, but this is absolutely the best. Laura and the rest of the team make you feel welcome and like you are so appreciated just for coming in. It has a great neighborhood atmosphere, and the selection is very good... the street tacos are always amazing! read more

Was craving some birria and quick answer to satisfy that was Venalonzo's. We got the 10" Birria Pizza and Birria Egg Rolls. We placed the order online (via Toast), got a text confirmation it was ready for pick up, and went straight to the staff at the counter got our food. And even though this was a to-go order, food was still so fresh, egg rolls still crispy and cheese was still gooey. They also have updated their space since I was last there. The chalkboard menu now has beautiful art. And above the counter is four TV monitors with the menu and food related videos. read more

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Place was pretty small and busy on the inside, but service was quick and employees were nice. They also had a station with salsa, limes, peppers, etc. that was self-serve and was a huge perk. I had heard phenomenal things about their birria, so decided to get the birria pizza (so really just a quesabirria in a pizza box lol). The birria was tender and the consommé was the perfect consistency and flavor. I also thoroughly enjoyed the salsas that it came with, and they added a nice balance to the richness of the birria, along with the radishes and lime. I would definitely recommend ordering birria and dining in, mainly for the toppings and salsa/freshness of the birria! read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - 10" Birria Pizza - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

I cannot wait to come back to Venalonzo's. The flavor, the food, and the options are not lacking at this spot. We heard that they won the best taco challenge last year and were in the area to visit family. I'm so glad that we made the drive to have their birria ramen and tacos. My goodness, this has to be one of the best, if not the best, birria consume in Colorado. We had a few family members with us so we opted for the birria pizza and were pleasantly surprised with the flavor and the taste. Not pictured, we also had horchata which was also great. The service was fast and there were options to sit inside and outside. Overall, I would definitely drive out of my way to eat here again. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Birria Ramen - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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I decided to try Venalonzos after hearing so many people rave about their birria tacos and even the birria pizza. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. The food wasn't terrible, but it didn't live up to the hype.. just average at best. The guacamole was a major disappointment; it had an oddly herbaceous, earthy flavor that tasted more like parsley than cilantro, and I could barely recognize it as guac. The marinated onions had an overpowering oregano/Italian spice note that clashed completely with the Mexican flavors. It honestly felt like two different cuisines colliding in one dish. Overall, I'd give it an average rating. With so many other solid Mexican food options around, this isn't a place I'd go back to. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Guac - made with parsley and not cilantro? Herby and missed the mark. 0/10 - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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Very good tacos, breakfast, birria tacos. Definitely worth going! Been several times and worth it every time!

Birria tacos were great. Wish they would've given me more pickled onions though. They just gave me 4 skinny ones and called it good.

Everything is delicious here! They have fantastic tacos and a great salsa bar. Really cute location and great service. I've also had the pleasure of sampling many of their items at a couple events they've catered and every single bite is bliss. read more

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I had a to go order and the food was fabulous. Next time I'll definitely dine in with my family. Their customer service was amazing and so the ambiance. Totally coming back again. read more

Great little taco restaurant in Centennial. Menu features burritos and tacos. Birria taco was very good. Also enjoyed the carnitas street tacos. The burrito was decent but could have used some more ingredients. Optional bottled sodas or fountain drinks. Some inside and outside dining but also ordered to go. Great staff. Definitely would return over chain options. They do have breakfast items. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Interior. - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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It was decent but not what I expected from all the craze. I wasn't a fan of their salsa but I'm sure others love it. It being warm and more like a green chili threw me off. I got the birria pizza and it was good. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

After sampling a Venalonzo's at previous events, I've been itching to visit their brick-and-mortar location, and being close to home, today was the day! This little spot is a hole in the wall, but a popular one at that! We arrived at 1pm to a line almost out the door! There is seating outside on the patio and inside, which we were able to snag (inside) to beat the 90-degree heat! The interior is quaint, filled with pops of color, Front and center upon arrival is the massive menu, featuring all of the goodness that's made in house. Everything from tacos, burritos, to nachos and chimichangas is offered - and the famed quesabirria tacos. We opted for the latter on our visit today (an order of 4 for $18), and OMG! The meat is so fresh, perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the ooey, gooey cheese was just right - along with the perfect grilled/frying on the outside. YUM. The consume was oily, but light and created the most perfect bite!! The carne asada fries are also delicious ;) The staff here, is truly amazing. SO kind, welcoming, friendly and has this spot running like a well-oiled machine! Cranking out meal after meal for hungry customers! Portions are huge and pricing is on point, so 10/10 recommend coming here to share in the goodness! read more

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We came in late this Tuesday evening, 8:45, They were nearly packed, Sidewalk seats were full, weather was warm, felt like an Ensenada evening. When most places are cleaning up giving you the "Don't bother me it's late vibes" Venalonso's was rocking , food was cooked with love, served with a smile, with choice Mexican music playing, I felt welcomed, not a bother. Like I was at a fiesta. Chimichanga was crispy , not greasy, and really flavorful, combined with a Margarita, one of the best ever late night/ anytime meals ever, love it. read more

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This place always hits the spot and I'm so glad for the second much larger location in Parker with lots of seating and a bar. I always tend to get the taco plate with a chicken and al pastor taco. Both are always cooked and seasoned to perfection. The taco plate comes with just the right amount of food. The sauce/side bar has lots of additions you can dress your food up with. You order and pay at the counter before receiving your food and I've never waited more than 10 minutes to receive my food. I want to go back and try breakfast at some point. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Taco Plate - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

i almost did drive thru somewhere else because it was soooo busy inside and i'm soooo glad i didn't. the service was VERY fast and the food was DELICIOUS! sometimes you think "it must be good if it is this busy" and that rings true here. i did takeout and noticed quite a few others that were waiting for their takeout too. the takeout presentation was perfection! i will be coming back. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - salsa bar - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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On vacay looking for some good Mexican-ish food...since if you know anything about where I'm from we got none. Tried this place. I'm not a huge birria person, but always down to try. Pizza Supreme - just too much going on. I need more cheesey goodness. Not bad, just not my fave. Ribs - now this was goooood. Soft, with some crispy parts. Chile sauce was ono. Baby liked the beans and rice. She ended up licking a fork that had touched a pepper and her mouth on fire. Chugged milk. She was a trooper but man those things are HOT! Go back? If I'm back in the neighborhood, I'd hit those ribs again! read more

Quesabirrias here rule! Got 3 of them. They were cheesy, flavorful, delicious, and filling! The quesabirrias are the menu item that you have to try! We also got the torta to try, but we got it without mayo, so I feel like it might not have been the best representation...the house marg was strong, but not super tasty otherwise. It's cute in here! Love seeing the colorful vibe and decor. Service was great and they were very nice. It was busy on a Friday evening, even with cold and snowy weather. There were only a few open spots left to sit at, but I suppose that's the ideal for an establishment - busy enough to feel lively but not too busy! Would definitely come back here and I'm already excited to try other things on the menu! read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Quesabirria - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

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I tried Venalonzo's for the first time a few weeks ago and have since been back four times and recommended it to essentially every person I've spoken to. Their quesabirria tacos are delicious, easily the best I've had in Denver. We also tried the Chilaquiles, quesabirria pizza, and hot wings. Everything we've had has been amazing. As for the pizza, only get it if you're planning to share or if you're incredibly hungry, it's massive. The interior is cozy, table seating is first come first serve, but the food comes out fast so I've seen tables turn over rather quickly. read more

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After trying Venalonzo's at several Yelp events, I finally made it in. This place gets super packed when it's lunchtime but it's worth the wait. The Birrira is one of the best that I have had in Colorado. It's full of flavors that hits your tastebuds. It doesn't feel like they cheapen you out on the meat quantity either. I ordered the trio for myself because it was that good. My mouth is watering as I think about it. I also ordered the asada fries and they were pretty bomb too. Everything felt pretty loaded and it felt like you got more than you paid for. I cannot wait to bring my boy back with me so we can share and sample the menu together. So freaking good. read more

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I eat here a lot, it's good stuff. Love this place. Always playing good music. Exactly what you would expect for this kind of spot. Food always comes out fast! read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Ramen Birria Ramen - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

4.5 stars. This place is POPPIN!! I stopped by on a drive down south because I saw it was highly rated, and I love Quesabirria. It was 3 for $14 so I ordered at the counter and managed to find a table to sit at. There's outdoor seating as well, with pretty quick customer turnover. The Quesabirria were incredible. So fresh and flavorful. They were upselling Rice Pudding Empanadas too, and these were also phenomenal. I couldn't resist. I was torn when ordering because I saw that they have WINGS! Tons of food options that I want to try more of in the future. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Quesabirria - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Came here again for a work lunch and everything was great. Got here early for seating but it didn't seem as crazy as last time. The green and red sauce they provide are just ok, could use more bite or seasoning. But all of us enjoyed our food and stuffed ourselves happy. read more

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Showing up earlier made all the difference- much less stressful!! We started with chips and queso, which were good but not incredible. For mains we had a taco selection- chicken, al pastor, and asada, along with a quesaburria trio. All were delicious, especially the quesaburria. The kids bean and rice burrito is great value (under $3), a substantial portion (for a LO) and very tasty. read more

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So close to 5 stars but a few things that I couldn't ignore. Going to street tacos places is my passion. Finding the perfect street taco is a life goal especially birrea tacos. Nothing better than an incredible street taco. Venalonzo's is a great birrea taco place but a few critical thing that drops it to 4.5 stars. Pro: - I was shocked that the tortilla was perfectly cooked. Crispy but not burnt. One of the annoying things about birrea tacos is that I feel like I've changed the oil on my car after finishing them and have to wash my hands seven times. These were NOT greasy at all which was awesome! - the meat is well flavored and soft - good customer service, I've read the other reviews but overall service was good Con: - Where's the MEAT??? If you open a taco and can see the other side of the tortilla, there's a problem. - A little more cheese please? I usually ask for less cheese but if they add more cheese, it would definitely add more to the birrea taco - more toppings.... pico, cilantro, and onions would have been great - a little pricey for 3 birrea tacos with not enough meat - rice and beans lacked flavor Honestly, I would rather get the Al Pastor tacos from Sabrosos than come here but overall it is a great place. read more

Love trying burritos around the Denver area and this might be my new favorite. It was flavorful and didn't fall apart while eating it on the go. Service was great and fast too. read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Breakfast Burrito add chorizo - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

This place was packed today at lunch - thankfully I had ordered ahead online for carry out. Even with the crowd, the staff were all pleasant and doing a great job getting orders out quickly. I got the 3 pack of Quesabirrias tacos. They were amazing. I heard a rumor that a new location might be opening south of the DTC near my house, if that is true, I predict a lot more tacos in my life. read more

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We wanted tacos!!! I got the quesa birria and it was good. It was nice and hot when it came out. My friend got some tacos. She Wasn't a fan of the corn tortillas but the meat was good. Definitely recommend the birra and also the birria egg rolls were really good. Services was fast and good. You order at the counter and they give you a number. Very nice small place read more

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Got the birria tacos and birria egg rolls! The egg rolls were so good cheesy and crispy. The tacos were good but would get egg rolls instead. The place was small but colorful and wasnt to loud they had outside seating as well. You can order at the kiosk or counter then head to a table. read more

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Besides my friends absolutely raving about Venalonzo's and how close it is to my apartment, I was officially won over after learning they had authentic birria tacos and curbside pickup. Yes, curbside pickup. For the homies who crave some authentic birria but want the luxury of someone bringing your food to you in your car because you're in your PJs and absolutely refuse to change, this place is HER. I ordered the birria tacos (obviously), three regular tacos (2 carne asada, 1 carnitas), and fries because I couldn't help myself. First off, the birria tacos were absolutely chef's kiss. Juicy, flavorful, dipped in that glimmering consommé like it was getting baptized. Only wish they gave a little more of that liquid gold, but shoutout to them for keeping it delicious and not a sodium bomb (the amount of times I've had consommé that tasted like beef-flavored ocean water is insane). The regular tacos were equally amazing. We forgot to ask for some sauce on the side, but fear not, we cracked open a packet of Taco Bell fire sauce and it was a crossover episode I didn't know I needed. Now the fries... bless their little potato hearts. They came out a little pale and underseasoned, like they'd just woken up from a nap, but nothing a little taco seasoning, salt, and a quick 6-minute spin in the air fryer at 360 couldn't fix. Basically turned them into gourmet home fries. Innovation at its finest (or maybe my big back couldn't be tamed). I'll definitely be back for more birria heaven but highly highly recommend!!! read more

Delicious birria! Will definitely be back. Kind of a small seating area but good service! read more

Venalonzo's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Service poor,food disgusting price high Greasy ,over cooked meat dry worse tacos I've ecmver had not sure how they won award from westword maybe paid them read more

I was a little overwhelmed when we first got there as I wasn't really sure what to do, how to order if it was sit down or order and wait etc. the menu on the wall was extensive but we settled on street tacos (one of each) and the queso birria too. We each got a beer and they offered us frosty mugs- ABSOLUTELY- who doesn't LOVE a frosty mug! The Al pastor, chicken and the carnitas (and Barbacoa) were a RESOUNDING favorites but the birra was GREAT! We sat outside on the sidewalk and relaxed while we ate then went in for seconds when I found out they served HOT/FRESH churros with either chocolate, vanilla or caramel!!! The caramel was absolutely divine!!! We decided that even though it was a drive for to get there- THIS was our new taco spot!! read more

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If you haven't tried this little jewel in the tech center, put it on your list. We orders take out for a quick dinner. We ordered the PIZZA-BIRRIA 10" Essentially a Mexican pizza topped with Birria Meat and baked on a 10" Crispy Flour Tortilla with Cheese, Onions, and Cilantro. It comes with a dipping sauce of Birria Consome (broth). Honestly could feed 4 people!! Fingers licking good stuff! read more

I got carne asada tacos, the rest of my family got the birria quesadillas. We each got mezcal margaritas as well. Everything was delicious and the food was super quick! read more

The food here is very good. I love their breakfast burritos and for lunch the birria tacos are really recommended. Orders are at the counter and service is typically very quick. The prices are reasonable too. I like that they have salsa bottles and some free "toppings " like hot peppers. The green salsa is my favorite, it's quite mild and has a lot of flavor. This place is very casual and decorated with lots of Mexican items. There's some outdoor seating too. read more

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After church we wanted something different and to see if we could find a decent taco place since my taco truck spot is closed on Sundays and after getting a taste of Venalonzo's at Roxy's I wanted hubby to try it! The quesibrias are great! The sauces are the best and they add just what's needed to give your taco or whatever you order a kick! The service is quick, fast and in a hurry! No long wait for food, that's for sure. The space is cute with sombreros and piñatas remind me of birthdays and celebrations! Very festiv read more

Wowie, this place was great. Had birria for breakfast and enjoyed it thoroughly enjoyed it. Salsa bar is a hit. Ambiance is no frills but what more can you expect at this price point? Definitely worth a detour. Some inventive dishes like birria ramen and birria pizza that I look forward to trying at my next visit. Service is friendly, space is cozy and clean perfect for a quick meal. read more

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