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 the best Mexican restaurants in Denver right now.
Street-style, birria, or creative twists—these taco spots are next level.

Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in Denver

From tacos to tamales, these are the best Mexican restaurants in Denver right now.

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Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

$

$$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.8
Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
Alteño

Alteño

$

$$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

4.3
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.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
Mezcaleria Alma

Mezcaleria Alma

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.9
Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising serves bold, fresh Mexican tacos and cocktails in a trendy, casual spot with a lively indoor/outdoor bar experience.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

4.5
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
Tamayo

Tamayo

$

$$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

4.3
Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$

$$$

🌮 Mexican

Uptown

4.6
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.

Tacos Worth the Hype

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

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Machete Tequila + Tacos

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Machete Tequila + Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

4.4
Los Chingones RiNo

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Los Chingones RiNo

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

4.3
Kike's Red Tacos

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Kike's Red Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

4.6
Chivis Tacos

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Chivis Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

City Park

4.8
Araujo's Restaurants

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Araujo's Restaurants

$

$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

4.5
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

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Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

South Broadway

4.6

Modern Mexican Dining

Upscale vibes, unique ingredients, and chef-forward plates you won’t forget.

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Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar

$$$

🌮 Mexican

Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.
La Loma

La Loma

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Family-run kitchen serving traditional Mexican cuisine, renowned for margaritas and an upscale-rustic vibe in a lively urban setting.
Tacos El Guero

Tacos El Guero

$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

🌳 City Park

4.8
Tacos El Guero serves authentic street tacos with bold flavors in a casual Clayton spot known for fast service and friendly vibes.
Amá Modern Mexican

Amá Modern Mexican

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Amá Modern Mexican delivers inventive tacos and bowls with fresh, vibrant flavors in a trendy Highland food hall setting.
Los Chingones RiNo

Los Chingones RiNo

$$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Edgy RiNo Mexican eatery featuring innovative tacos, creative cocktails, and a lively rooftop patio for an urban dining vibe.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

$$

🦞 Seafood

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.
Takiza

Takiza

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Takiza delivers authentic, richly flavored Mexican tacos with standout cocktails and a lively atmosphere in a trendy LoDo setting.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
Tacos Los Gueros

Tacos Los Gueros

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
Tacos Los Gueros delivers quick, flavorful Mexican tacos with standout pastor and barbacoa in a casual West Highland spot.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal is a hip Mexican spot in Denver serving authentic pozole, tacos, and cocktails in a cozy, dimly-lit setting.
Alteño

Alteño

$$$

🌮 Mexican

Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Alteño offers a trendy Mexican dining experience in Cherry Creek with standout dishes like jalapeño cornbread and avocado margaritas.
Mezcaleria Alma

Mezcaleria Alma

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Mezcaleria Alma offers elevated Mexican small plates paired with a vast mezcal selection in a trendy, cozy Highland spot.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.
Alma Fonda Fina

Alma Fonda Fina

$$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.8
Alma Fonda Fina offers a cozy, upscale Mexican dining experience in Denver’s Highland neighborhood with creative dishes and craft cocktails.
bartaco

bartaco

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
bartaco offers a trendy, cozy taco joint with fast service and a great drink selection in the LoHi neighborhood.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

$$

🌮 Mexican

Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🛼 Baker

4.3
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.
Chivis Tacos

Chivis Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Chivis Tacos serves authentic, spicy Mexican tacos with a lively salsa bar in a casual Colfax setting loved by locals and visitors alike.
Rio on Wazee

Rio on Wazee

$$

🌮 Mexican

Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Vibrant Mexican spot offering bold Tex-Mex flavors, legendary margaritas, and a festive atmosphere perfect for lively gatherings.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising serves bold, fresh Mexican tacos and cocktails in a trendy, casual spot with a lively indoor/outdoor bar experience.
Las Margs

Las Margs

$$

🌮 Mexican

Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Araujo's Restaurants

Araujo's Restaurants

$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Araujo's Restaurants serves classic Mexican dishes in a festive, family-friendly cantina with combo platters and convenient to-go options.
La Pasadita Inn

La Pasadita Inn

$$

🌮 Mexican

North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.7
La Pasadita Inn serves traditional Mexican dishes with fast service and a cozy patio, offering an authentic and unpretentious dining vibe.
Tamayo

Tamayo

$$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Tamayo delivers innovative Mexican cuisine with a chic ambiance and a vast rooftop deck perfect for social dining experiences.
Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

$$

🌮 Mexican

Baker

🛼 Baker

5
Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.
Encanto Cocina & Cantina

Encanto Cocina & Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.8
Encanto Cocina & Cantina blends authentic Mexican flavors with a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and standout cocktails in a lively neighborhood hub.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

$$

🌮 Mexican

LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.2
My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
Mister Oso RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

$$

🌮 Mexican

RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Cool spot in Denver’s RiNo with vine-draped patio serving creative tacos and South American-inspired dishes in a trendy, casual setting.