Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

Find Denver’s best Mexican restaurants offering everything from authentic street tacos to elevated Latin-fusion dishes and killer margaritas.

From tacos to tamales, these are our favorite restaurants in Denver right now.

Street-style, birria, or creative twists—these taco spots are next level.

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From tacos to tamales, these are our favorite restaurants in Denver right now.

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20th Street Mexican Cafe

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.7

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Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.6

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a Michoacán twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.

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Alma Fonda Fina

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.8

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Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.

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Amá Modern Mexican

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.9

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Amá Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.

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Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

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• 🛼 Baker

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Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.

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Chivis Tacos

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• 🌳 City Park

4.8

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Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.

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El Taco De Mexico

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• 🛼 Baker

4.3

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El Taco De Mexico is a beloved spot serving authentic Mexico City-style dishes with quick service and casual vibes in a classic local setting.

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.8

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.

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Kike's Red Tacos

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.

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La Pasadita Inn

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.7

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La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.

📍 Modern Mexican Small-Plate Cantina in the Highlands

Alma Fonda Fina in the Highlands reimagines Mexican street eats as chef-driven small plates—wood-fired sope, charred octopus tostada, and tender lamb tacos served in a colorful, hand-tiled dining room. Pair vibrant ceviches and mole-glazed creations with tamarind margaritas or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with warm hospitality around communal tables for an unforgettable night out.

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Alma Fonda Fina

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.8

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Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.

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Taco Uprising

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.8

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Chivis Tacos

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• 🌳 City Park

4.8

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Kike's Red Tacos

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.8

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Tacos El Guero

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• 🌳 City Park

4.8

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Tacos Tequila Whiskey

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.5

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Takiza

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

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• 🛼 Baker

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Modern Mexican Dining

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Tamayo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

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Ni Tuyo

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Mister Oso RiNo

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.3

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Mezcaleria Alma

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.9

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Los Chingones RiNo

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.3

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La Loma

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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Modern Mexican Dining

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.6

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LoHi

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Alma Fonda Fina

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.8

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Cherry Creek

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Alteño

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.7

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Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

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LoDo

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.8

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LoDo

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.4

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La Loma

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.4

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RiNo

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Los Chingones RiNo

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.3

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LoHi

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Mezcaleria Alma

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.9

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RiNo

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Mister Oso RiNo

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.3

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Capitol Hill

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Ni Tuyo

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.6

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South Broadway

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Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.4

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LoDo

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Tamayo

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• 🌮 Mexican

4.3

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major tom

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.8

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duo Restaurant

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

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bartaco

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

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Zaman Mediterranean Fresh

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• 🛼 Baker

4.8

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Yazoo BBQ Company

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.5

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Yardbird Table & Bar

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.1

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Onefold

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.5

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Onefold delights with farmhouse-style coffee, creative breakfast, and global cafe dishes in a cozy Uptown setting.

Amá Modern Mexican

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.9

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Amá Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.

Taco Uprising

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.8

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Taco Uprising delivers bold Mexican flavors with great cocktails and a lively indoor/outdoor bar vibe, perfect for casual dining and tacos lovers.

Tamayo

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

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• 🛼 Baker

4.4

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Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.

La Loma

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4

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Family-run kitchen serving traditional Mexican cuisine, renowned for margaritas and an upscale-rustic vibe in a lively urban setting.

Mr Peralta Mariscos

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.5

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Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.

Kike's Red Tacos

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.

Mezcaleria Alma

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.9

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Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.

Perdida - Mexican Kitchen

$$$

• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.4

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Perdida blends chic seaside vibes with Mexican favorites like tacos, fajitas, and cocktails on a lively terrace in South Denver.

Taco Uprising

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.8

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Taco Uprising serves bold, fresh Mexican tacos and cocktails in a trendy, casual spot with a lively indoor/outdoor bar experience.

Tonantzin Casa de Café

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• 🛼 Baker

4.7

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Tonantzin Casa de Café delights with authentic Mexican coffee, tamales, and vibrant culture in a cozy Central neighborhood café.

Tonantzin Casa de Café

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• 🛼 Baker

4.7

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Tonantzin Casa de Café serves vibrant Mexican-inspired coffee and dishes with a cozy courtyard and warm atmosphere in Central Denver.

Araujo's Restaurants

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

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Araujo's Restaurants serves classic Mexican dishes in a festive, family-friendly cantina with combo platters and convenient to-go options.

La Pasadita Inn

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.7

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La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.

El Taco De Mexico

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• 🛼 Baker

4.3

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El Taco De Mexico is a beloved spot serving authentic Mexico City-style dishes with quick service and casual vibes in a classic local setting.

Los Chingones RiNo

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.3

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Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

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• 🎸 South Broadway

4.6

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a Michoacán twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.

Machete Tequila + Tacos

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.

Alteño

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7

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Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.

Chivis Tacos

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• 🌳 City Park

4.8

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Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.

Alma Fonda Fina

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.8

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Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.

Wild Taco Denver

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3

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Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.

El Taco De Mexico

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.

bartaco

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.5

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bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.

Tacos El Guero

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• 🌳 City Park

4.8

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Tacos El Guero serves authentic street tacos with bold flavors in a casual Clayton spot known for fast service and friendly vibes.

Mariscos El Charco

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7

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Mariscos El Charco serves fresh Mexican seafood specialties with fast service and a lively yet casual atmosphere near Glendale.

Encanto Cocina & Cantina

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.8

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Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.

Bodega Taco & Margarita Bar

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• 🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6

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Bodega Taco & Margarita Bar serves vibrant Mexican tacos and craft margaritas in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with quick service.

Rio on Wazee

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.2

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Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.

Takiza

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.3

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Takiza delivers authentic, richly flavored Mexican tacos with standout cocktails and a lively atmosphere in a trendy LoDo setting.

Las Margs

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5

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Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.

Ni Tuyo

$$

• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Ni Tuyo offers elevated Mexican dining with vibrant flavors, craft cocktails, and a trendy yet cozy atmosphere near University Park.

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill

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• 🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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The Cookery at Myrtle Hill serves hearty American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, trendy spot with great coffee and local specialties.

Mister Oso RiNo

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• 🎨 RiNo

4.3

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Cool spot in Denver’s RiNo with vine-draped patio serving creative tacos and South American-inspired dishes in a trendy, casual setting.

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

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• 🌲 Highlands

4.5

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Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

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Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.2

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My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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4.7

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Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

Tacos Los Gueros

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• 🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

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• 🥂 LoDo

4.4

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La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

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• 🍽️ Uptown

4.6

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Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.

Park Avenue Tacos

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• 🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6

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Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.

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Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

Find Denver’s best Mexican restaurants offering everything from authentic street tacos to elevated Latin-fusion dishes and killer margaritas.

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