Kike's Red Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Mexican

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Highlands

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counter-service

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.

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Kike's Red Tacos

Highlands

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Savor authentic birria tacos and quesadillas at Kike's Red Tacos food truck in Denver's Highlands. Casual outdoor dining with fast, friendly service.

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Kike's Red Tacos offers a vibrant taco truck experience with authentic Mexican fare including birria tacos, quesadillas, and a salsa bar. The casual, trendy atmosphere is perfect for lunch or dinner with fast, friendly service and great cocktails.

What's Included:

    ๐ŸŒฎ Variety of tacos including birria and quesabirria
    ๐Ÿน Cocktails and happy hour drinks
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fast casual counter service
    ๐ŸŒž Outdoor seating area

Important Information:

  • Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM; closed Sunday and Monday
  • Parking can be difficult; free lot and street parking available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, restroom, and parking
  • Identifies as Latino-owned business
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    ๐Ÿ“ Local Insights

    ๐ŸŒฎ Try the Quesabirria Tacos: Highly recommended for a flavorful twist on traditional birria tacos, paired with their famous consome.

    ๐Ÿน Happy Hour Cocktails: Visit during happy hour to enjoy great cocktails alongside your meal at a great value.

    โฐ Best Times for Shorter Waits: Arrive early for lunch around 11 AM on weekdays to avoid the busy midday rush.

    ๐ŸŒž Outdoor Seating Vibe: The casual outdoor seating area offers a cozy, trendy spot to enjoy meals with friends or solo dining.

    โฐ Hours

    Monday: Closed

    Tuesday: 11:00 AMโ€“9:00 PM

    Wednesday: 11:00 AMโ€“9:00 PM

    Thursday: 11:00 AMโ€“9:00 PM

    Friday: 11:00 AMโ€“9:00 PM

    Saturday: 11:00 AMโ€“9:00 PM

    Sunday: Closed

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Best For

    Casual dining, solo diners, groups, lunch and dinner

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    Kike's Red Tacos

    1200 W 38th Ave

    ,

    Denver

    ,

    CO

    80211

    Public Review Sentiment

    Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews

    Kike's Red Tacos is celebrated for its authentic Mexican flavors, especially the birria tacos and consome, complemented by fast and friendly service. The vibrant outdoor seating and cocktail options add to its appeal, although some note occasional parking challenges.

    Last updated on

    July 7, 2025

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Standout Dishes

    Birria Tacos, Quesabirria Tacos, Consome, Quesadillas, Carne Asada Fries, Elote, Agua Fresca

    ๐Ÿ“† Best Times to Visit

    Visit early at 11 AM on weekdays for shorter waits; enjoy birria tacos with cocktails during dinner on weekends when atmosphere is lively.

    โ™ฟ๏ธ Accessibility

    Kike's Red Tacos features wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms, ensuring an inclusive dining experience for all guests.

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