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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Aquarium Restaurant

Aquarium Restaurant

$

$$

🦞 Seafood

LoHi

4.4
Aquarium Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with fresh seafood and steak amidst a massive tropical fish tank setting.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

$

$$

🦞 Seafood

Cherry Creek

4.3
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls offers fresh lobster sandwiches with fast service and a casual, trendy vibe in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood

$

$$

🦞 Seafood

Capitol Hill

4.7
Crab & Shell Cajun Seafood serves bold, flavorful Cajun seafood boils and classic dishes with speedy service and family-friendly vibes in Central Denver.
Avanti Food & Beverage

Avanti Food & Beverage

$

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

Highlands

4.5
Avanti Food & Beverage offers a trendy bi-level food court with diverse vendors and a rooftop bar, perfect for casual group dining.
The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

$

$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

RiNo

4.7
An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience.
Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

$

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

Congress Park

4.4
Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

$

$$

🍔 American

Capitol Hill

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

$

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

Uptown

4.8
The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and fresh breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky spot with rooftop seating.
Kunjani Cafe Denver

Kunjani Cafe Denver

$

$

☕ Coffee Shop

LoHi

4.6
Kunjani Cafe Denver offers carefully sourced coffee and tasty bites in a trendy, cozy space with communal tables and free Wi-Fi in Highland.
Acova

Acova

$

$$

🍝 Italian

LoHi

4.6
Acova offers contemporary Italian and global dishes with a cozy wooden interior and lively patio in the LoHi neighborhood.

Tacos Worth the Hype

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

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The Weathervane Cafe

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The Weathervane Cafe

$

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

City Park

4.8
The PZA

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The PZA

$

$

🍕 Pizza

Central Park

4.8
The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

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The Jerk Pit Smokehouse

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

Highlands

4.6
The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

$

$$

🥡 Chinese

Tennyson

4.4
The Denver Central Market

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The Denver Central Market

$

$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

RiNo

4.7
The Capital Grille

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The Capital Grille

$

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.7

Modern Mexican Dining

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

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LoHi

Ash'Kara

$

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

$

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

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4.5
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LoDo

Jovanina’s

$

$$$

🍝 Italian

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4.4
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LoHi

Linger

$

$$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

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4.5
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RiNo

Mister Oso RiNo

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

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4.3
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Cap Hill

Stellar Jay

$

$$$

🌱 Farm-to-Table

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Pit Fiend Barbecue

Pit Fiend Barbecue

$

$$

🍗 BBQ

RiNo

4.8
Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

$

$$

🌮 Mexican

Central Park

4.6
On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

$

$$

☕ Coffee Shop

Highlands

4.2
Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime

$

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

LoDo

4.6
Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

$

$

☕ Coffee Shop

Capitol Hill

4.5
Nocturne

Nocturne

$

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

RiNo

4.8
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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.
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.
Park Avenue Tacos

Park Avenue Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

Central Park

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Park Avenue Tacos serves fresh, flavorful Mexican street-style tacos with great cocktails and a lively, casual vibe in the Central neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.