Mexican Food in Denver (2025)
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
Mexican restaurant · Five Points
Denver’s pozolería from chef José Avila turns hominy and house nixtamal into a destination bowl, backed by a deep mezcal list. Cited by the Michelin Guide and praised by local critics for heart, value, and weekend specials.
El Taco De Mexico
Mexican restaurant · Lincoln Park
A Santa Fe Drive landmark since 1985, this women-led counter earned James Beard America’s Classics honors. Order the legendary green-chile–smothered burrito or weekend menudo; the griddle work and salsas define Denver’s canon.
Alma Fonda Fina
Restaurant · Highland
Chef Johnny Curiel’s intimate Highland kitchen reframes heritage dishes with technique and heirloom corn. Awarded a Michelin star, it’s a transportive, contemporary take on Mexican cuisine that still feels personal and warm.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina
Mexican restaurant · Platt Park
A community anchor for Michoacán recipes, from molcajetes and pozole to an impressive agave program. Frequently recommended by local food writers and loved for Taco Tuesday and brunch under colorful murals.
La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas
Mexican restaurant · Valverde
Carnitas by the pound, a salsa bar, and a wide taco roster—including classics and offal—make this Santa Fe–side favorite stand out. Regularly cited by local editors for real-deal flavors and value.
Chili Verde
Mexican restaurant · Sloan Lake
A Federal Boulevard standard-bearer for Pueblan cooking—rich moles, crepas poblanas, and a standout pozole. Celebrated by Westword and 5280 for heartfelt hospitality and enduring quality.
Los Carboncitos - Pecos
Mexican restaurant · Highland
Family-run Mexico City–style spot known for alambres, trompo al pastor, and house salsas. A longtime locals’ favorite with multiple Front Range outposts, frequently noted in Denver dining guides.
Kike's Red Tacos
Mexican restaurant · Highland
From beloved truck to LoHi counter, Kiké’s made quesabirria and consomé an obsession. Lauded by Eater and local mags; lines move fast, and the salsa bar keeps regulars experimenting.
Curtis Park Creamery
Mexican restaurant · Five Points
Takeout only since 1969, this family operation serves smothered burritos, tamales, and menudo with house chile. Honored by Westword’s Best of Denver and cherished by generations of neighborhood regulars.
El Trompito Taqueria
Mexican restaurant · Twin Lakes
A northside favorite for al pastor off the trompo, lamb barbacoa, and aguas frescas. Highlighted by Westword and 5280 for street-style staples done right at wallet-friendly prices.
La Doña Mezcaleria
Mexican restaurant · Platt Park
Adelitas’ sibling celebrates mezcal with Oaxacan-leaning antojitos and knowledgeable service. Recognized by local critics and national outlets for a deep agave selection and honest flavors in a relaxed, adults-leaning setting.
