Luchador Taco & More

Great for an upscale date night! The menu is small, but not too small. This is a Mexican-Peruvian mash-up restaurant, where the chef enjoys coming up with delicious concoctions for dinner specials. The dining room is quite small, mostly catered to 2-4 people, but appears to seat at least one table of about 6. It is noisy, but you can still have a conversation. The wait staff is some of the BEST service I've received in about a year (while eating out at a sit-down joint) and will absolutely be returning to try everything on the menu.

Amazing restaurant all around - met the owner / head chef who was passionate about the food he creates, kind, and welcoming, as were all the employees. The food was delicious, intentionally crafted to be flavorful and unique. And don’t miss the churros - the mascarpone tres leches cream is addictive!

such a fun place. our server John was thr ultimate hype man for this place and was a great server. every dish was a amazing and i think this place is about to pop off big time. visit before you cant get a reservation!

Had a really wonderful meal here. Came with my wife and daughter. To drink I had the Oaxaca. old-fashioned which was excellent. Standout dishes included the Chicken Enmoladas and the Hamachi Tiradito. Lots of complex and unexpected flavors, and I really enjoyed the two different types of mole. Our waiter was really friendly, laid-back, and attentive. Made us feel at ease and was all around easy to chat with. Such a great experience, will definitely be back!

This place was amazing and everything we ordered was 10/10. I would recommend this place to everyone. The tacos were amazing and the beef short ribs was on another level. The drinks were so good and refreshing. Have to try this place you wont be disappointed worth every penny.

This is a small spot that gained a lot of popularity and for good reason! We didn’t make a reservation and it was packed, but we got to sit at the chef’s table near the kitchen! We both got the mezcalaritas which were so good, I got the pastor tacos and a ribeye taco, and my partner got the birria tacos and a lengua taco. Everything was delicious, and these were by far my favorite pastor tacos I’ve had in Denver! The staff was great, vibes were good, and the food was just fantastic! Next time we’ll definitely plan ahead for a reservation since there was a 40 minute wait on a Friday night

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Everything about our visit was excellent—from the welcoming atmosphere to the incredible food. The appetizer, entrees, drinks, and desserts were all on another level of deliciousness. Each bite was better than the last, and the entire experience felt like a treat. Highly recommend!

Quesabirria tacos are my go to at any taco shop. These did not disappoint. Less fried than typical, these tacos were stuffed full of more than a usual amount of birria. The consume was just enough for the three tacos, and had a delightful depth of flavor. The greens and finely diced red onion on top made the presentation. Calabacitas tacos were similarly beautiful, but felt like something was missing . I loved the slight crisp of the tortillas and the generous amount of guac was great. I think it would benefit from using fresh corn or maybe adding a char or a mild pepper to the mix. They were still good, just not as amazing as our other dishes. "The Fish" (that's literally what it's called on the menu) was absolutely amazing. The Colorado bass was cooked perfectly and flaked nicely with a light touch. The orange cherry tomatoes were great little bursts of sweetness. The standout was the pipian rojo, the mole/sauce it came with. So rich, but not heavy enough to completely overwhelm the bass. We ended with an order of the churros. One of the best churros I've had. The caramel(?) filling was just right, and the cream with finely diced pineapple was fantastic with the churros or by the spoonful after I ran out of churro. And, of course, it was beautiful. In fact, everything was beautiful, including the earthenware plates, the wine bottles cut into water glasses, and even the heavy Fortessa forks and knives. It was fancy, but without the pretentious atmosphere that normally comes with it. I am so excited this place is just down the street.

Wow wow wow! This place is absolutely amazing. First, the place is decorated perfectly for the vibe they were going for. The lighting is perfect. The music pulls you right into Mexico. It's incredible. While the place is a little small, it creates a comfortable vibe. The server and chef were absolutely amazing and so kind. They make you feel so comfortable and welcome you to the restaurant. Service was 10/10. The food is the star of the show! Which is hard to say because everything else was incredibly amazing. Get it all. GET. IT. ALL. It was honestly so so so good. We got the pork belly appetizer too, which I didn't get a photo of and it was so good! I highly recommend this place and will be bringing anyone who visits to it. Or coming back alone because it was so good! Side note - you can make reservations online! Definitely check it out!

They have cracked the code - Fantastic food (creative, balanced, and full of flavor) Great service (welcoming and friendly, you can feel how much they care) Laid-back neighborhood vibe (no pretentiousness, just incredible food in a spot that feels like home) In a city full of high-end Latin spots, @luchador_taco_and_more shines by keeping things grounded and authentic. They deserve way more recognition! What I ordered: Crispy Pork Belly Chicharrones - Over guacamole & pickled onions Birria Tacos - Spiced braised beef, onion, cilantro + consommé Welcome Bite - Tortilla chip with queso fresco & salsa macha Churros - Caramel-filled churros over mascarpone tres leches mousse + seasonal fruit Drinks - Luchador Margarita, Luchador Mezcalerita, and Luchador Tepache Best bite: I could go on and on, but let's keep it simple: perfect meal, 12/10 - no notes.

This place is awesome. Food is amazing. 3 or 4th visit right now. The house marg is killer. The owner is so friendly and offers a bite of something the second you sit down. Fish, steak, everything has been so good. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. The music is well fitting which i love. I will continue to be a regular. Love the neighborhood type feel, and location.

A friend brought me to Luchador tonight, and it was AMAZING. Some of the best food I've had in Denver. They started us out with a little ceviche taster - delish. The polenta with mushrooms was so good, I almost licked the plate. Then the tongue and ossobuco (both specials on tonight's menu) were likewise top notch. I can even speak highly of the margaritas, which I rarely drink because they're usually too sugary. Then we polished off the meal with the churros...... I'm basically borderline delirious with how good the food was tonight. Cannot recommend enough!

This spot is a fantastic edition to the Denver food scene. It has both more casual Mexican options as well as elevated Latin American cuisine. I visited during happy hour (Wednesday-Friday 5-6pm) for their great food deals like $10 nachos with your choice of meat, $10 birria ramen and $11 quesabirria with consommé. I have also been for their special dia de lost muertos food event which was one of the best meals I have ever had Free street parking right outside of the restaurant.

I haven't experienced the Luchador food truck but I heard it is great so, when I heard they stated a brick and mortar, I had to stop in. We made a reservation which I highly recommend since the restaurant is small. We were greeted immediately upon entering, sat quickly, and received our drinks fast. We ordered the pork belly app which we devoured, it was quite a unique way to experience pork belly. It was a Tuesday so we opted for the taco Tuesday special. Three of the same tacos - we got asada and pastor. Both were delicious and came with sauces/salsa that paired well with both. We couldn't pass up the churro dessert which was the star of the show. They were very hot, so we both burnt out mouths. Leave room for dessert, it was so worth it! We can't wait to come back and try a few other dishes.

Easily my favorite restaurant in Denver. Chef Z and his team have made a wonderful space to enjoy the best Mexican and Latin inspired food. I love that he still offers his incredible tacos (Al pastor is my go to), but also has elevated dishes which are not to be missed. As others have noted, make sure to leave room for the churros. They are amazing. Their curated cocktail menu is also incredible. The restaurant is a neighborhood gem. Street parking is easily available as well as a small lot behind the building. The place is small so reservations are recommended.

This spot just opened in Denver as the permanent location for the popular food truck from Mexican Chef Zuri Resendiz -- former chef de cuisine under Elise Wiggins at Cattivella. It's a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, as well as to the collection of restaurants that I think make Denver a standout for Mexican cuisine. - Fantastic cocktails, from the margaritas to the mezcalritas - Lively atmosphere with friendly service, and a chef you can see coming around yourself - Fantastic upscale tacos like the Pulpo al Pastor (octopus) and Ribeye - The vegetarian Wild Mushrooms & Polenta was a surprising standout - The pork shank fell apart on the plate and was full of flavor (although there's a lot of cumin and maybe even cinnamon -- so just order based on your flavor preferences there) - Love the Peruvian dishes on the menu (chef's wife is Peruvian) -- such as the Hamachi Tiradito and Lomo Saltado

The best meal I've had in Denver. Seriously. We went for the prefix menu on Valentine's Day and after every course we wanted to lick the bowl clean. The chef came to our table after I finished my Lobster Risotto and I told him "I'm just sad it's over". He went to the back and brought me some fresh chips to use on the rest of the sauce. Great service. Great attention to detail. Great food. We will be back.

I am not a street taco lover but these really knocked my socks off. I got the quesabirra tacos which were incredible. My husband got the asada tacos and wow the meat was so flavorful and they might've even beat out my quesabirra tacos-it's close though. This place is cool on the inside but tight in space so try and make a Resy. Will def be coming back here.

Such a gem. The food here is amazing - fresh, beautifully seasoned, and with unique flavor combinations. The service is great - the team is so friendly, engaging and fun. My son loved his cheese quesadilla, and the polenta with mushrooms was bomb. I also enjoy the cilantro flavor of their house margarita - so good. The ambiance is great too - fun music, cozy space. Already been three times, and plan on making it a regular stop for my family and friends!

Chef Zuri and Chef Sosa are KILLING IT!! As is Zuri's wife who runs the front of the house ;) Finally got to stop in last night and OMG! If you're looking for super authentic Mexican/South American/Latin flavors, Luchador is YOUR SPOT. Of course we got Chef Z's famous pastor and quesabirria tacos - I mean those are staples, every time. But the real winners here are the hamachi crudo and the fish! We've known Chef Z and Chef Sosa for a while now and know how much they care about and respect the food they're cooking and the people they're serving it to - that's why when I say the hamachi was better AND fresher than any sushi you can get here in Denver, BELIEVE ME! Thin succulent slices of beautifully treated hamachi over fresh avocado, paired with what I can only guess is lime juice, a bit of coconut milk, cilantro chili oil and crispy fried pepinos and hominy. Everything about this dish tantalizes your taste buds - from the freshness, to the flavor to the texture. Soooo good - we even drank the broth, it was incredible! Now for the pan seared fish dish. It comes with tortillas so that you can make tacos out of it and let me tell you, that's the move. Pan seared and fresh, topped with blistered baby tomatoes and greens. Chef Z came up with his own version of an amarillo aji sauce (yellow garlic) that he fell in love with during his travels down to South America. It's soooo good and so refined, you'd think it come out of a fine dining kitchen. We can't wait to go back to try the limo saltado and the pork shank! Well done guys! Freaking delicious!

Everything we had was so delicious. The hamache dish took us back to Peru. Margaritas were excellent. Can't wait to go back. Highly reccomend. Limited seating so go early or make a reservation.

Best place Ive been in years of visiting Denver. From service to food to churro, everything was incredible.

Amazing food, friendly service and great atmosphere. We had the veggie tacos, fish, potatoes and churros and everything was outstanding. Good margaritas too!

Great service, great food, they will probably outgrow their space soon. Great location without having to go downtown.

Chef Zuri nailed it! I was in for dinner with my family and everyone was raving about food! I ordered the pork shank and I did everything but pick up my plate and lick it! Just when we thought we were done, we ordered the churros. It came with house made pineapple mascarpone ice cream... LIFE CHANGING! The service was friendly, efficient and professional. Very few restaurants excel across the board! Thanks again, Chef! We will return!

I plan to return again and again. Fine dining in a causal setting. The fish and the churros were the stars of the show. Service was excellent. Thank you!

The pork belly appetizer was amazing. Octopus and rib eye tacos were fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

Best dining experience I've had in a long time. Went as a group of four and sampled much of the menu--everything was fantastic. And the service is top-notch. So happy this neighborhood spot is open!

This place was awesome! Everything was really fresh and delicious. I would come back here just for the churros, they were amazing!

Love everything about them. Chef is obviously passionate about his food and pays impeccable attention to details. Everything I've had has been amazing! So friendly as well. Can't wait for their brick and mortar.

I really enjoy their food. The loaded potato is great. The staff is very pleasant. Great tacos!

Their food is exceptionally delicious! They know their customers and they care for them as well. Their service is quick and delicious. Very nice guys and wonderful service! Highly recommend!