Machete Tequila + Tacos

I stopped at this place on a trip through Denver. Turned out to be solid. Their Al Pastor taco doesn’t rival the ones in Mexico, but it’s still a really good taco. I was super impressed with the creativity and flavor of the pollo taco. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating and service was fast. Cost per taco is $5.50. I would stop back in this place when passing through town again. Go check it out!

Jhoan is the best server I think we have had in a very long time long time. He had great recommendations and the service he provided was spectacular. I will be coming back because him mostly but also the food.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about this taco spot! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned — definitely my go-to place when I’m craving tacos. But what really made this visit extra special was our server Talayah. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, especially since we had the babies with us. She helped us get settled, made thoughtful accommodations without us even having to ask, and treated us with such kindness and patience the entire time. It’s not easy dining out with little ones, but she truly made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. The combination of amazing food and genuinely caring service is why I’ll keep coming back. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious tacos and wonderful hospitality! 🌮💛

A great spot for happy hour in Cherry Creek. Happy hour is from 2pm-6pm and margs are $8 and tacos are $3. They have delicious and creative homemade corn tortillas with flavors like hibiscus and squid ink. Highly recommend sitting outside on their large patio!

Hola a todos! I recently stopped by with some family, I am from out of town and had the great fortune of receiving some top tier food and service from this spot. I had chicken tinga tacos and they were incredible. Very moist and full of flavor, I know mi gente are in the BOH cookin' up an absolute storm so shout out to them. Also, big kudos to Talayah, phenomenal server and definitely gave us a reason to come back. The vibes were also immaculate. We came with two infants and they were extremely courteous and welcoming. Outside seating and indoor. Will definitely be coming to spend my hard earned cash at this establishment again and recommend that you do as well

We loved our lunch stop today at Machete. We had the chicken quesadilla and the steak taco. Our server (Dezirae) was awesome and very knowledgeable about the menu. I have allergies and she was so cautious and well informed to make sure everything was good. Will definitely be back!!

Jhoan was an AMAZING server! He truly made our dinner fabulous. The portions were filling, the atmosphere was lovely, the coin margarita and pineapple shot were perfection, and the service only made our experience that much better. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone and we will be back soon!

They had a nice happy hour friendly server. Service was a little slow. Prices were good.

Bueno!! We stopped in here for a bite on a Sunday afternoon and it was so good! We had Kona margs, chips and salsa and some tacos. The chicken and fried potato taco was . Dez gave us amazing service, and we will definitely be back!

the queso with mushrooms was scrumptious, and my quesadilla was delightful, although i would have preferred the shrimp to be cut into smaller pieces and distributed evenly across the tortillas. our server was great, but the restaurant itself is a little dark, noisy, and dirty.

Let me just say that the food is fantastic. The tacos are a bit on the pricier side, especially since they are smaller street taco size, but they taste good. Our server wasn't the greatest. We also ordered their queso and it was some of the best I've ever had. It's made with real cheese and not fake cheese whiz type nacho cheese. Fortunately I don't drink or else the alcoholic drinks will run you quite a bit as well. I do think it's a tad over priced and their service could be better, but overall worth 4 stars.

I love coming here to get tacos and I also love the vibes here! We came with a group of 8 and the food and service was top tier and they were always making sure we had everything we needed. My favorites here are the tripa and the al pastor! We got so many tacos and we were so full and couldn't finish everything.

My partner and I haven't been to Machete in years--it was our 7 year anniversary and since we met there (on there outside patio--which was too hot outside for us to sit at one of the tables), we decided to celebrate by going back and sitting at the indoor bar. Inside Machete's is fairly dark, snug, with very loud music--making it hard to hear each other, as well as the bartender. When we first sat down the bar counter was filthy so my partner had to ask our bartender Olivia to wipe it down. Olivia was extremely helpful and nice and immediately had the counter cleaned. We also loved that Olivia was able to suggest tacos when we asked her which three we should try (other then steak--since we were having that for dinner). Olivia suggested: Pollo Rostizado: Rotissere Chicken, Avocado Salsa Verde (minus Crispy Potatoes to make it gluten-free), Camaron: Grilled Shrimp, Poblano Pesto, Mango-Pico, Avocado on Squid Ink Tortilla, and the Langosta *MP: Grilled Lobster, Smoked Avocado, Com, Chile Morita Aioli on Squid Ink Tortilla. The Pollo Rostizado taco was so delicious as well as the Camaron. We also liked the Langosta taco, however the aioli oversaturated the lobster taking away from being able to taste the preseasoned lobster meat, which was a disappointment. We also ordered the Queso Fundico: Acadero Cheese, Onions, Jalapeno, Mezcal (with added Chorizo) which was delicious--we really enjoyed how Machete's queso is made with real cheese versus a "cream cheese," watery cheese, or velveeta. Machete does have great Margaritas (which we have either found inconsistent when ordering another round of the same drink in many Mexican restaurants or just not that great). I had the Coin Margarita and my partner had the Skinny--both drinks were yummy. What really made our experience special was seeing the manager Sam--even though we hadn't been to Machete's in years he still remembered our faces and names. Sam is not only a caring manager, his customer service is impeccable! If you are looking for a casual Mexican restaurant, don't mind loud music, and want delicious food, I recommend you try Machete's.

I went here on a date and had a great time. Good vibe, friendly staff, very quick service, and the food was super yum! Would have been 5/5 stars, but our table was so small our plates hung over the edge. And my date was

Amazing food and friendly staff. From our waitress, Daisy, to their General Manger, John. Absolutely love eating here. Very clean and fun atmosphere. You can't go wrong having your night out here!!

Machete is one of our go-to happy hour spots in Cherry Creek! The jardin, al pastor, tinga, and arrachera tacos are three dollars each and margaritas are three dollars off! We also tried the five dollar pineapple shots off the happy hour menu which were amazing! They have a super wide selection of margaritas- definitely try the hibiscus one! The staff at machete is extremely sweet and very accommodating. We will be back very soon!

Service was subpar at best. I had to ask for silverware, after the food was delivered. Secondly food was cold. Literally tortilla out of the bag and on plate. Al pastor cold from the fridge. Only thing warm was the tinga and I bet it's because it being warmed. I ordered the arrachera and it was cold. I ate the food because I was already displeased and didn't want to have a worse experience. Ambiance was actually decent on this holiday. Very disappointed. I also wanted to review them for my blog but not after a terrible experience such as this one. You can see in the pictures that the tortillas weren't event thrown on the grill for 1 second

I met a friend for lunch on a Sunday at Machete. She recommended we order the chips and salsa. Most of the salsas were a bit spicy for me but the chips are clearly homemade and unique, they were addictive. I ordered an Al pastor taco and Arrachera con Chile Relleno Taco. The later was so spicy I had to remove the pepper just to finish it. The Al Pastor was very flavorful. Both tacos were decent size so I was full from that. I had a skinny margarita with salt on the rim. The margarita was as expected but had a bit too much ice in the glass so when I drank it slashed a bit. I would definitely go back and highly recommended stopping in if you are in Cherry Creek and want a quick bit of Mexican food.

We had the best time! Veronica gave us fabulous recommendations and checked on us just enough! It was the perfect night to sit outside, enjoy some cocktails and try fun taco combinations! Will be back!

This place definitely has a vibe! I'm not a huge fan, but it was fun. It's loud and everything is REALLY close together. The food is delicious. We got tacos and chips and salsa with guacamole. The food actually has flavor, so if you think Taco Bell is full flavored.... This will be way too spicy for you. I like the assortment of salsas and the guacamole was very fresh. The chips are clearly made here and that's awesome. The tacos all tasted amazing and I can't pick which was my favorite. We will be back again, very very good food

Love Machete, specifically the langosta taco! Such an amazing unique taco that I visit for. Hoping it was just a one off, but the service was not good. I sat at the outside bar that faces inside. There were like 3-4 bartenders, yet one poor girl seemed to be managing everything. There was one girl in front of us who was prepping limes for the hour I was there who didn't help the other server out at all. It took a while to get some water, and the lady next to me actually had gotten her drink forgotten about. To order a drink, food and close out I had to grab my server and she didnt have time to check in or refill water. She was the only one working with 3 other people behind the bar.

Strong margs, great guac and the happy hour tacos were all legit. Nicely tucked away spot.

Good food. Tacos tasted fresh and delicious. House Margarita- the Machete- was refreshing- not too sweet, not too tart.

It's small but fun! Not a huge space and the patio looks awesome if the weather is good. Just a heads up, if you have any issues with stairs then this might be a hassle for you; you have to go a set down stairs to the entrance. The vibe is very fun making it a fun catch up or a good date place. Our waitress was awesome! Always checked on us and made some really great recommendations. The chips and salsa were awesome, I loved the creamy green one! I had 3 different taco and they were all amazing! I highly recommend trying Machete out!

Justin was the best! Great food great service great prices! Best place in cherry creek!

Great place for anything that has to do with tequila or mescal or sotol. It was mid to late afternoon on Tuesday. We perspired like nobody's business at the botanical gardens nearby (it was super hot in its mid 90 degrees). We were desperate for something that'd quench our thirst. Machete was simply a perfect place for it. Whether it's a margarita or shot of tequila or mescal or sotol, you will find something on the menu as it's got some variety. I didn't eat any food though (some of our friends ordered chips and salsa and shishito which I didn't partake.) Service was prompt. This is not a super fancy place in any way but fancy appearance doesn't always guarantee the quality of the food they serve. Price wise, they are right at the point where they are not too expensive (and too cheap may not be good from time to time either.) What I had (A Day in Tulum) hit the spot. It's refreshing and easygoing at the same time. If you are looking for some beginner/basic margarita this might be what you should order. My friend's Mescal Blackberry Smash was nice and smoky. I'll probably order this one at my next visit.

We had a great dinner at Machete! Veronica, our server, was the best!! We had great service, food and drinks! Highly recommend if you go to Machete to ask for Veronica

Justin is , great music, even better fundido, tacos and margs. Hibiscus is my fave. Justin is attentive even when it's busy. Service was fantastic!

Service is pretty good but food is awesome. All their tacos and quesadillas I've had have been delicious and honestly reasonably priced compared to some of the other restaurants here in the Cherry Creek area, will be frequenting more often to try the rest of their menu!

This is not a place to go to relax and talk, inside it's loud and busy. But despite all the activity, service is great. Our waitress brought us a bottle of water right away and got our orders quickly. We were a little surprised at how pricey the margaritas are (the Machete - house marg?, top of the list is $14 ) but they are good and strong (we ordered a couple different ones). The selections of salsas is totally worth ordering, all of them very flavorful and different, even the chips are yummy. I'd recommend to order the guacamole because it's also good and come with the salsa. The selection of tacos is impressive and the vegan Yaca Y Champis amazing! No wonder this spot is popular!

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! We came here with 6 people and they sat us immediately! Our server was amazing! He kept our drinks full and great recommendations, too. Please note this place is not wheelchair friendly, they have over 20 stairs you have to go down because it's on the lower level, I don't know if there is an elevator somewhere I didn't see but we had a stroller and had to take the baby out to bring the stroller down with us. We shared the queso fundido and added chorizo, and that was the best decision! They give you tortillas to pull apart the cheese, the cheese was so stringy, and the chorizo was amazing! They have this awesome deal where you get 12 tacos for $57, it was perfect for us because we were gonna get 2 tacos each anyway. I chose the chorizo taco because it had mango salsa, and it was to die for! I could eat that taco every day! I also chose the pastor chicken, and the pineapple salsa was the perfect pairing. I got the fruitas margarita because I had to try thier tequila. It was perfect! It's not too sweet but yet really strong. I liked the sugar on the rim and the dried fruit added. They do not skimp on the alcohol! It was so strong that I was feeling it after only half. This place was so amazing, I highly recommend coming here!

A bit of a surprise. I've been in Machete's four times and the first two times, I viewed it as a full selection tequila bar. I didn't think much of the food. That was my mistake. The last two times I have come, I ordered two different Dishes and found the both were very tasty, well prepared, and well put together by an excellent chef in their kitchen who knows how to prepare upscale Mexican food. The cost of the food is moderate, but it is a terrific Mexican food restaurant plus it has an extensive tequila bar. I will be returning.

Horrible place! No hostess to sit us down. Waited and waited and nobody showed up. We sat ourselves, waitress had to be called to put our orders in. Summer, the waitress, didn't come one time to check on us if everything was ok. She had to be called to pay the bill. Ah! in a very hot day she didn't even bring a glass of water. Food very mediocre! Will NEVER come back!

Justin the bartender is amazing. Great service and super kind and fun Food was great and music on point. Ask for Justin at the bar. Can't miss him.

The food and the service were excellent. Loved the feel of the place- really colorful and fun. The prices for what you get were rough though. $15-16 for a short margarita, $6 for a street taco. I get that rent for that space is probably outrageous, but I wish the prices were more on par with what you got. Mind you, everything tasted great- the tacos were heavy on the meat and unique, with lots of fresh flavor. We adored the hibiscus margarita and the Kona had amazing tropical flavors. Everything was spot on flavor wise. I would absolutely go during happy hour, when the prices seem much more reasonable.

The bartender, Justin, has been AMAZING for us this visit! He has been so attentive and listened to what we had going on! Thank you Justin for all you do!

We were having a crappy day, so happy hour was in order. We had a great time here drowning our sorrows. The skinny marg was awesome, and the $5 pineapple shot was also tasty. In addition, we enjoyed $3 tacos and some guac, salsa, and chips. I would definitely return.

Must try: Campechano Tacos, Crisps with a Guac and Salsa, and Margaritas! Why: The Masa Crisps with Guac and Salsa were awesome and came out literally less than a minute after ordering. I enjoyed having the 4 salsa options too. I also got three tacos and my fav was Campechano: Sirloin, Chorizo, and Oaxaca Cheese topped with Avocado Salsa Verde, Onions, and Cilantro - delicioso! The Strawberry Margarita was refreshing made with tequila and strawberry bits inside! Notes: Great Mexican spot with high top and bar seating, as well as outdoor dining. Workers were friendly and provided great recommendations. My friends and I got into deep conversation catching up after a couple years of not seeing each other, and the waitress checked in but also gave us time to order without rushing us. Overall fantastic experience!

The spice and margaritas are strong at Machete - just like Danny Trejo in the movie. They have a great happy hour from 3-6pm with $3 off margaritas and $3 tacos. If you want heavier fare, the Calma Borrachos is a heaping plate of al pastor , steak, mushrooms, bacon, onions, and cheese with tortillas on the side. (I recommend getting the flour.) Wash that all down with a Machete margarita and you will be satisfied.

Me, wearing a skirt and super-femmy hair style: Excuse me, where is the bathroom? Waiter: It's at the end of the hallway and then turn to your left. Me: Thank you. The hallway: [is totally straight, with the men's room on the left and the ladies' on the right] Me, annoyed at being visibly trans: Ah. Anyway, the food was okay, I guess. Chicken tinga was okay, al pastor was dry and not terribly flavorful. Everything needed a touch more salt.

The Manager wouldn't help Our table was so tightly arranged that two members of our party physically couldn't pull their chairs out to sit down. When we asked the manager if the table could be shifted slightly to make room, we were met with a flat-out refusal: "We don't move tables." No attempt to find a solution, no concern for our comfort--just an unhelpful and dismissive attitude. Our only option was to leave without ordering. Pathetic!

I've been here a few times and their tacos are delicious. So are their drinks! The drink and taco menu is pretty extensive, so there's a lot to choose from. The interior has dimmer lighting but you're still able to see. However I wish it was just slightly brighter. Or you can just sit outside. Which I enjoy doing. The bar has outdoor seating.

Machete never disappoints, even across locations!! I live much closer to the Union Station one but found myself in Cherry Creek hanging out with my best friend. We found a paid parking lot (because driving around to look for street parking was a waste of time around lunch) and walked a few blocks to the restaurant. Despite how busy the neighborhood is, we were seated immediately. Same menu. Same vibe. Same quality of food and drinks. Plain and simple, check out machetedenver.com/menu. Our waiter was fantastic, and I got the same thing I usually do: Shishito Peppers, Shrimp Quesadilla, and Spicy Rico Margarita. Everything was so flavorful and made me look good in front of my best friend who I recommended this place to. At some point I should probably try a few other dishes, but for now, I'm sticking to my favorites. It really says something about the business to have consistency in service and food at multiple locations. Even if you order to-go, it's been easy and efficient in my experience. Bring some friends for a visit, and maybe don't drive because the margaritas are quite strong!!

What a cool place. Went with several colleagues from work for dinner. We ordered the chips, salsa and guacamole for the table. The four salsas that they served with the chips were very good and fresh. The 3 tacos that I ordered were excelente. I also ordered the side of rice and beans. The we're good but lacked flavor and definitely not worth $10. Our server was very good and very helpful with the menu and selection.

Machete has always been fairly pedestrian when it comes to food; it's saving grace being the drinks and service. Unfortunately, the bald guy who is bartending there (might be the bar manager, I'm unsure) is just an ass. Really poor experience with him-- very short, unhelpful, and sarcastic. Also, the bar top was a complete disgusting mess and I had to ask for a wet towel, to which he gave me, to clean it up myself. Do better bud. You're there to serve.

The tacos are absolutely amazing! The chips and salsa are divine, the ambience is really nice, they always have great music playing. The staff is really nice too. It's always a nice experience.

Amazing tacos and nice patio experience. I would recommend the salsa and the Al pastor tacos.

I was excited to try out their patio for dinner on a recent nice day, but unfortunately they didn't seem to want us to. We got seated by the host and then ignored for the next 25 minutes before we finally gave up. The patio was busy, but no one acknowledged us - even to bring water or take drink orders - despite servers walking behind us every couple of minutes. A weird, rude experience.

I may have been a little too excited to come here and had too high expectations. We were lucky to grab what seemed like the last spot in the back lot and were seated with our reservation on time. Our server was kind but seemed to disappear towards the end. There was someone that seemed like a friend who had brought a baby and they spent time holding them over giving us our check. The margs were pretty good, but the food was just okay. While I enjoyed the decor it could have been a little more. Overall pretty nice.

me and my boyfriend got, 4 TACOS, 1 soda & one hibiscus drink and one other drink, she offered chips and salsa so we thought it was complementary like any other place, turns out they charge 12 fucking dollars for some chips and salsa. $5.50 each taco is crazy considering they don't even add a second tortilla like other places nor does the salsa even make things spicy, it's a fake over priced wanna be mexican restaurant. spent $80 including tip which i think is fuckibg crazy first of all. never come here

Our bartender Justin was amazing! Best spicy Rico and service was top notch! Food is soooo good!

Was not impressed with their customer service at all. So much so that I decided not to eat. I was with some older people that needed to stay to take their pills with food and could not wait for another table at a different restaurant. The server was very rude, made me feel like I was doing them a favor by coming to eat there. We could not have separate checks, even though we were at separate tables, because they add 15% gratuity to large groups. And the cherry on the cake? They would not let my mom keep a menu to peruse and order something later. It's such a little thing but my final straw. I hope yall have a better experience than I did.

This place was amazing. Super cool vibes underground and the food was great too. I smashed In here daisy was our server and she did an amazing job. 10/10 will be back

Such a good taco spot! Love the vibe, tacos were amazing, chips and guac were great, good service. Definitely a spot worth checking out

Outstanding cocktails. I didn't eat but the food did look amazing. I can speak to the margs and they were excellent.

From the entrance - the host gave an attitude of misery, followed by sitting at the bar, the gentleman gave a bulldog face attitude! I myself, normally tell my employees if they don't want to work; take the fucken day off to recalibrate! The place was not even busy, and man, would I come back, absolutely fucken not! I'll stick to the downtown location! Oh, the food is great, but this time around it sat out before it got to me, and it was cold...... take your money elsewhere! This comes from a person that's been coming to this place for years..... miserable dinner experience this time around.

Have been here multiple times and will keep going back!! Stopped in for a quick lunch today - got seated immediately at our requested location on the patio. Our server brought us water + additional drinks very quickly. Was super attentive and the food came out quick. The tacos were very tasty. My favorite was the campechango!