Mexico City Restaurant & Lounge

Pretty cool spot. Nothing to get too excited about, though. Probably the most "real" joint in the area, good old school vibes. Fantastic spot if you're a drinker. Food prices are quite reasonable, especially for this part of town. The green chile has some tasty pork fat bits (that was gross to say...who am I?). Taco shells are really greasy (heartburn city). Would go back. What do they close so early?!

Our favorite steak tacos in Denver!!! These aren't in the same category as most other restaurants. They are not tiny little "street tacos." The tacos are fried and come with avocado, lettuce, and tomatoes with a good-sized tortilla. Their hot sauce is also phenomenal and really adds to the taco. Good Margs and a super friendly down to earth staff. Without the carne asada (steak) tacos this place would get a 4-star review, but those carne asada tacos are really that good. Yum!!! I have also found that it is better to eat there as sometimes if the tacos sit in the to-go container, they lose some of the crunch.

From the customer service to the food and drinks everything is magnificent! And I am not exaggerating. My partner and I are in Denver for a weekend and will definitely will be coming back before we get back to CT. The happy hour prices are definitely happy and the tacos are too die for. I’ll come back to Denver just to visit this place again! I wish I can pack this place and bring it back to CT with me 🫶🏾 shot out to Chad for making our experience a memorable one 🫶🏾

Fried tacos were amazing. Well worth tolerating the attitude of the host. Who was a bit abrupt. I asked for a table up front and his response was condescending. I was told they were seating the next section in the back and to head back. I opted not to and asked to wait. Within 4 minutes he gave the table I’d requested to a different party. As I was meeting friends I rolled with it. I will go again and see if this was a one off or if this is how they treat guests.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dimarco is absolutely incredible—an amazing waiter, host, and all-around great guy. From the moment you walk in, he greets everyone with such warmth and kindness, making you feel like family. It’s no surprise that people come in just to see him. He goes above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of, and his energy is infectious. Not to mention, the food is outstanding—delicious, flavorful, and served with genuine care. This place truly shines because of Dimarco and the incredible experience he creates. Highly recommend!

It's the place where everybody knows your name. Good old school family style cooking. I had the $5 breakfast burrito sausage and egg. Definitely a 10 I also had a steak smothered burrito which wasn't my favorite but I say it's worth a try

I have 2-3 restaurants I go for menudo but thought I’d give this place a shot since I was being lazy and didn’t want to leave the house. I order a large menudo through Uber eats but there was more broth and maybe enough tripe and hominy to feed a small toddler. I pretty much paid for broth. I was very disappointed but not as disappointed as seeing the choice of bread they gave me for my menudo. Not Mexico City Restaurant and Lounge giving out white sandwich bread with their menudo 😅. Please for the love of baby Jesus, give out toasted bolillos with your menudo and never ever ever give out white sandwich bread ever again. The menudo was tasty, I mean broth so I gave 3 stars.

Mexico City Restaurant makes some of the best fried tacos I’ve had. They’re crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. It’s the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for more. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming vibe, and the service is friendly and attentive. If you’re looking to try something tasty and authentic, their fried racos are a must-order.

If you really love street tacos then this place ain't it. What you get here is something called a fried taco which tasted like a cheeseburger just put into the tortilla which was disappointing. It did not give any flavors of tacos and the steak texture wise felt like ground beef. I think if you're craving a cheeseburger inside a taco shell then go for it but if you want authentic tacos then I don't recommend this spot. The food did come out fresh which was great but it just did not have the Mexican flavors I wanted. The salsa there was also bland which I didn't enjoy. I won't come back here but this food is enjoyable to someone, just not me.

I had probably close to 15 tacos in a two day span and my mouth is watering just thinking of these things. By far the best tacos I have ever had in my life. I am not used to great mexican food being from Chicago and Charlotte, but my short time in Denver I experienced a whole lot of different Mexican joints and this place easily takes the cake on best tacos. A must try place.

I can't believe I have never done a review of this place. I am a HUGE fan of deep fried tacos (also how I make mine at home) and they have delicious ones at Mexico City. Not many places make them like this. The ground beef are my favorite dripping with juices and filled with lettuce and fresh tomatoes. I love how each one is shaped different than any others because they are made fresh and by hand. I cannot get enough of these tacos. The bartenders and staff are always so cool and laid back. Make it a very comfortable place to have some good food, something to wash it down with and watch some sports on the TV in the bar. Steve was our bartender this last weekend and that dude is funny. I like his attitude. The location is great too right next to the Rockies stadium. We stop in for breakfast before games and I just learned about their Thursday special with 2 tacos and a drink for $10. Great deal. I will be back for that deal. Check them out and let me know what you think about their tacos.

We had lunch here and the service at the bar was really great-- bartender was friendly and attentive. As a SoCal/LA native, I've been searching for authentic, in-house made crunchy tacos in Denver and seeing these on many IG posts, we gave this place a try. They have several options of crunchy tacos and we got one of each- chicken, steak (which is shredded beef), ground beef and carnitas. I tried the carnitas one first and it was my favorite! I can't say I liked any of the others because of the cheese they use- AMERICAN CHEESE! In my opinion, American cheese should only be used on cheese burgers and grilled cheese . I took a bite of the ground beef taco and was like, "is that nacho cheese?" Then opened the taco up and it was definitely American cheese which is a not at all a traditional cheese used in most Mexican cooking. Total no for me. Then I took a bite of the chicken taco- same thing. So we asked the manager (she could have been the owner) about the cheese and she confirmed that all the tacos come with American cheese except the carnitas, which came with cheddar (I believe). So while I really enjoyed the carnitas taco, the others were one bite and done as I cannot get past American cheese being used in a taco.

Being a Denver native but not lived in Denver since 1984. I wanted a smothered burrito which I can't find in Georgia and it didn't disappoint! Very tasty and the right amount of spice. My friends enjoyed the tacos they had for lunch. Will definitely comeback on my next visit back to Denver.

A Denver institution! The unique fried tacos are a must (don't forget that picante style hot sauce). The place is a step back to what downtown was before it went through its many changes. Cold beer and a great staff. Visiting in from out of town for a ball game, don't miss this place. Quick note, note open for dinner, so get there for brunch or lunch.

Service was nice and friendly. The food, as per Denver usual, is meh. Ok, fry your taco if that's your thing. But you better make up for a huge mouthful of fried tortilla with some flavor. They don't. The salsa was mediocre and believe me I used it. I also thought I ordered steak (a friend ordered so I might be wrong), but it's not steak. It's shredded beef and everything in that taco was a flavorless mush. Also, there was cheese in it which is odd for a steak taco, but I will swear it was American cheese. How are you all giving 5 stars? Ok, sounds like a Denver landmark, but the food is just simply made with very little love.

We had heard so much about this place and decided to finally try it. Cute, clean, no frills place with a mexican cantina/rustic urban vibe. Service was great & everyone helps each other out, in that, we had a designated server, but a couple others came to check on us, brought dishes, the check, etc. It was nice bc we didn't have to wait long for anything. True team players here. Food came rather quickly, and it was not too loud, considering how steady they were just hours prior to the Bronco game. The salsa that comes with the complimentary chips was GOOD! Smoky, savory taste - it would be nice if that was served in a giant mixing bowl and they provided spoons for people who like to drink salsa. The entrees were pretty good. 2 of 3 in our party ordered the 3-taco combo in order to try every type. Only 1 steak taco tasted a bit "off". The deep fried taco shells were yummy, i would like a bit more salt on them, but they were still crunchy, not too oily, and yum. I had the ground beef fried taco, crispy chili relleno, and bean tostada combo plate. Man alive, the green chili drowning the relleno was off the chain! I salivate just thinking about it. The flavor was unique and delicious, & so " you look amazing in those jeans" good! Beans tasted like good ole canned rosarita and the rice was just ok, but honestly, who needs those distractions? Overall, it was tasty and the prices are palatable to bo

Fried tacos were delicious! Price and service was great, too. The atmosphere was comfortable.

Wow what an incredible restaurant! Came here for a group event and was blown away by the incredible service and food. Super fun mexican restaurant with an awesome ambiance and warm, welcoming, and hospitable staff. Also really enjoyed all the Tv's located around the restaurant so we were able to watch both the hockey and basketball playoffs while we enjoyed an incredible dinner. I would say my favorite dishes were the fried tacos and the chicken enchiladas. Again, so appreciative of the wonderful staff and delicous food. It was also great to meet the owner Dave. He was hustling behind the bar, bussing tables, talking to guests, and just really working hard to take care of the guests and his employees. Thank you so much Mexico City, cannot wait to come back soon and have some more delicious food and drinks!

This first of all a solid 10 but can give only five,food is out of the park great, the service to match. The tacos were old school fried shell great corn flavor. My wife and I each had the chili Rellanos, done crispy. Saw a plate go by with Tamales, dam ok no problem next trip have my order picked. Heres honest to God truth, have you been to other places and got commerialized bland mexican food? Youve been there me too, not here, youll swear grandma is is locked away in the kitchen. Dont worry they feed her well, and she loves to cook. Now heres the real secret to this place, they have been cranking out great food for 65 years, no typo 65 flavorful years. The current owners parents started this place, so they must be good for them to survive the pandemic, wars, local politics, and the Denver food sceen they must be spot on. Take your taste buds on a vacation head to Denvers own Mexico City. You'll leave belly full and happy faced NO HYPE JUST GREAT FOOD.

Place is an institution. Come for the fried tacos especially after a night out. Just soooo good.

The chile relleno egg rolls are amazing. The chips and salsa were delicious and unlimited. The food was good. The assorted fried tacos hit the spot, and the prices were decent. We will be back for sure.

So good. These tacos are do addicting. The combo dish is good, it comes with one of each.

The food is amazing, love the fried taco. Amazing service, and staff and the ambiance is great as well.

I had been told to go to Mexico City due to their amazing food, went yesterday for my cousins bday brunch and ended up with a horrible experience, when we first arrived we were seated pretty fast but the server we had was horrible.. i believe her name was Fernanda.. she had a horrible attitude, kept rolling her eyes at us, didn't acknowledge we where even there I myself was a server for many years and the way her customer service is it really suck.. she also added her own tip onto our bill and never even saw her. only good experience we had was having the busser around to help with all out needs.

Stopped by before a Rockies day game , possibly they will lose their 100th game of the season today. Yes there was a line, but the wait time was short (15 minutes) and well worth it. Haven't been here in years as there is always a line. Had combo #3, crispy chili relleno, bean tostada, and a fried beef taco. Smothered half hot / half mild chili. All items were delicious and a lot better than I remembered. Ambiance was "rustic", hey it's a little worn down but that's what I like. Corporate business' are supplanting all of my good old haunts down here in the Ballpark Neighborhood (El Chapultepec to name just one). Service was fast and friendly.

My boyfriend and I checked this place out for dinner because it looked good, but the food wasn't great. I got this cheese enchilada, he got the steak burrito. There was hardly any flavor, besides the sauce being good. Service was awesome, but we wouldn't come here again for food unless it was for the fried tacos which seems like is what this place is known for.

This is my daughter's favorite taco place. Every time she comes in town. We have to go there it's difficult because it's downtown. So parking sucks but it's so worth it. Their steak tacos are amazing. They're guacamole is on point fresh flavor fresh avocados, The margaritas are delicious and you definitely you feel like you're not in Colorado. If I lived downtown, I would go there every day. For anyone out of town or in town it's a serious must try.

Place has a dive bar ambience (good food reasonably priced.) Ordered steak tacos. Quality of the meat has gone down considerably. Some of the meat had a paste-like consistency. Ordered chips & salsa. Didn't know they charge for them. Salsa was not very spicy and n fact it was quite sweet. Definitely not the place I remember from 3-4 years ago. One person- $26 for 4 tacos, chips & salsa, no drink (water), taxes and tip is beyond what I'm willing to pay for lunch. This may be a downtown phenomenon but, going out to lunch everyday would end up costing $500+ / month. I'll be packing my lunch here on out. Even if I decided to splurge occasionally, I won't be going back there any time soon :-(

Pretty good but I always have ordered the fried steak tacos. They are tasty but about an hour later, the excess grease played havoc with my gut. Chips and salsa were okay; next time I'll try something different. Service was excellent; it is a dive bar, so ambiance is that of a dive bar.

Food is great but the service not so much. I placed an online order for pick up & overheard the guy that grabbed the food from a shelf & move less than a meter to give it to the customer complain that he got a zero tip. Out loud. Like you did basically the bare min & you expect a tip? The tipping culture is ridiculous. I'm sure this person just as me was trying to avoid ridiculous delivery fees alongside having to tip just to be mocked by a server that did absolutely nothing other than hand over the food. Do better!

I used to go when I was younger before they started changing the area and I will tell you it's still as good as it was then. I bring my family in now just to eat the steak tacos. I highly recommend. Love this place it will always be a favorite.

I have eaten at this restaurant for many years the last time I got my food ordered to go. There was no taco meet in the taco they were skimpy as hell thrown together so my advice do not pick up tacos to go make sure you sit and eat in the kitchen is getting sloppy back there when ordering to go. Slapped them together n the salsa that were sent were not even filled half way was so disappointed for the price and service I got this last time will not order to go again

Went in for brunch today since I hadn't had my fried tacos yet this quarter. Place was packed but we got a table in 5 minutes. Ordered the chips and salsa. You do have to pay for the chips and salsa here. Salas was nice an fresh but not as hot as normal. Queso is good, not great. Skinny margaritta is reall really good, one of the best I've had in a minute. I had two and took one to go for later. I come here solely for the fried tacos. And if you haven't tried one yet, you need to run, not walk, your way downtown and get you some! The fried steak taco It is one of my top five favorite foods in Denver, and I'm gonna bet I'm not the only one that feels that way. These tacos are what dreams are made of. On Fridays, they serve a carnitas (pork) fried taco (it's not on the menu). I asked, since we were in on a Saturday if they had any left. They did! Yippeee - I've been wanting to try these FOREVAH! They were very good but you don't get the avacado slice on top of the carnitas fried taco. The fried steak tacos come with beautiful slices of carne asada, lettuce, tomato, and a slice of avocado all inside of a fried corn tortilla. This alone would make this dish awesome BUT the folks at Mexico City put a nice layer of melted old school American cheese on the bottom of the taco. Are you kidding me? I could die tomorrow and be a happy camper. Mexico City has been around since I can remember. The menu says they've been in business since 1968 and it's currently run by the third generation of the family. This place gets packed on Rockies game day so beware if you come during that time. Mexico City always feels is home, servers are super friendly and you can still get a margarita to go. I'm fat, full, and buzzed and can't wait to go back next quarter!!

How can I not recommend them if they are so delicious lol Crunchy tacos, asada, 4 of them... each and every one was beyond delicious! I may have stuffed my face a lil but hey, when in Rome (I mean, when at Mexico City) lol The shell was crunchy, the meat was really good, soft. The lettuce, tomato and avocado complemented the tacos just right. In addition, the salsa for the tacos had a great deal of flavor and spice. Service was fast and everyone was very attentive from the moment we walked through the doors.

Have been very excited about this place, went on a slow night. We got the chicken quesadilla & a fried steak tacos. I swear the chicken in the quesadilla was canned chicken. The steak tacos were drenched in grease & the steak was tasteless & stale. Did not take more than 2 bites. Paid & left. I will say- the music was good.

I am originally from SoCal so I never expected Mexican food here in Denver to be the best, however, I have been surprised at many places. My boss told me to try this place and last night I did. My friend has been sick all day from their beef tacos. I couldn't even eat the queso...who messes up queso?! Everything tasted raw, burnt, and just inedible. Very disappointed and I don't honestly know how this place is still open. Even Tamale Kitchen and Dive Mexican restaurants are better than this place.

The food is amazing the crispy relleno plate is amazing the relleno is actually crispy and not soggy like most places. The spice level is good too ! The only downside is the staffing is horrible, no customer service at all. The gentleman waiters are polite and the one who worked our table the white boy with long hair was polite but not friendly no smiles ?? Would it kill anyone in the restaurant to smile ?? The other gentleman waiter offered my grandma a bag for our to go food which was a nice gesture. The two waitresses however walk around with dirty looks and when I asked the waitress by the cash register for two knives she didn't smile or say a word but looked at me like I was the rude one for interrupting her texting behind the register. As soon as she handed me the butter knives she went back to texting behind the register. Also, the female bartender working with curly hair was also rude there was another customer who didn't like her drink and when the customer asked the bartender to remake it the bartender took about 10 minutes and then the customer had to ask the other girl waitress again for her drink to be remade the bartender and waitresses talked badly about the customer wanting her drink remade. The only time I seen the female waitresses smile was when the long white boy gentleman waiter would talk to them and joke around with them. I almost wonder if there's work drama or something that made everyone seem to be apathetic and depressed. I would recommend the owner of the restaurant rehire or retrain their waitresses and waiters and have them be more friendly and upbeat everyone there was so depressing. The food was amazing and this restaurant has been around for all 3 generations my family has been going there for years it's said to see how it's lost that family friendly atmosphere.

Good food, ample portions, great location in downtown Denver near Coors field and other spots.

We went here on Saturday. First you need to know it's not in the best part of town. When we got there , a man in the window asked for party size and name, you are not allowed in until a table is ready. When we got inside It is very small and crowded. We noticed the young lady washing water cups behind the bar just dipping them in not washing them. We ordered our margaritas which were only ok and 2 entries one carnitas which I did enjoy and steak which none of us could eat. This meal with the 6 tacos and 3 drinks was 70$. Which I thought it was a lot for what we got and ambiance. Sorry I didn't agree with those other people but I would not recommend this place

Food here is great! Although I can only comment on the breakfast burritos. Which we have grabbed on multiple occasions. How can I say no to a $5 breakfast burrito on a lazy Saturday morning? I'm hoping to check out this place more as the deals look awesome! As far as I can tell it's mostly take-away at the moment due to covid. I'm yet to see people sitting inside.

Food is amazing, we love to come here. Fernanda is one of our favorite servers, she makes sure our drinks are never empty and our food is delivered fast and exact. We love Mexico city!!!

Always a challenge deciding where to go for lunch because parking factors into the decision. Street parking or parking in a paid lot for this restaurant. Street parking prices have increased fyi. They are open for indoor dining which is great. We were seated right away and our drink order taken. We ordered chips and Guac and salsa. I went with steak tacos and he had steak and 2 chicken tacos. It's a nice atmosphere here. Easy to converse as not too loud and service is friendly. There's a bar if you want to sit at it which sometimes I like to do. The food didn't take long and they were honest as they dropped his steak taco so they brought the chicken ones first so we could start eating and remade his steak one. That's great because I dislike my food sitting out if we're waiting for one thing to be done. So the server's choice made me happy as the tacos were still crunchy and they were fixing their mistake. The steak tacos were tasty. Lightly fried tortilla and soft steak. They aren't my fav steak tacos but they are delish. The server was attentive and checked on us enough but not too much. Clean and neat in the restaurant. We will be back.

Ordered steak tacos on an app for lunch one day. My order was ready when I picked it up, the tacos had some kind of meat, it didn't taste like steak, not even what they used to taste like years ago. The Salsa was Awesome, nice and spicy. I will only be eating at El Toro from now on for REAL steak tacos. Mexico City has lost my business.

Alejandra was great best service I ever had I will definitely come back for her service everything was great

We were promptly seated and were recommended their famous fried tacos. We tried the steak and chicken options. The portion was MASSIVE even though it was only four tacos each dish. Each taco was huge! We were stuffed when we left. Service was friendly. Our chips and salsa was replaced promptly when ran low. Vibe was very casual restaurant with several TVs playing sport games. Would come back again for a quick bite and fun vibes!

Amazing food. Staff was wonderful. The owners took the time to ask us about our experience. It was a delightful experience.

Not authentic Mexican food, lacks in flavor. Atmosphere was more like a basic bar with basic bar food. Drinks were horrible, tasted like the cheapest brand you could buy.

Had them cater a company party last Saturday. Their customer service was great. They were on time and the food was incredible. I go in there all the time to eat as well. The steak tacos and Chile rellenos are amazing. It is a fun atmosphere as well. They really take pride in their restaurant! I will always choose them when it comes to authentic Mexican food. -Janie

Fried tacos?! Say no more. Located right off larimer by the ballpark - what a perfect spot! I always saw this place when I lived over there and I don't know how I didn't end up there until now. I got the queso, salsa, and chips to start. The salsa was good! I was really excited because not a lot of places have chile con queso but the flavors were just off for me. I will definitely give it a second try next time I go. I also got the combination fried tacos which were delish! It was steak, chicken, and ground beef. The tacos come loaded with meat, lettuce, tomato, and cheese - the cheese is definitely a nice touch with the fried tortilla I highly recommend!

Don't go here. The food is terrible and the service is even worse. They messed up my order, burned my food, and then the bartender tried to put a drink on my tab that another patron had skipped out on. Totally unbelievable. Worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant in my life.

A Mile High City must! Tacos are legendary, green Chile is on point, margs are cold. Menudo for the crudo w a cold beer is a whole vibe. Owners and staff are dope!

They are not very welcoming at the door. The waitress was friendly. The food & margaritas were not great. Average at best. So in the words of Flava Flav, DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! YEAH BOY!

This place is pretty good. Security/host dude out front, doing a great job bringing folks in and accommodating. Margaritas were good, and of course the fried tacos were bomb. Service was friendly and quick.

Came back to Mexico City to eat today after about a year and a half and it was crowded- which is great-- Service was a bit spotty as our server was a bit cranky. Service aside- we were a bit disappointed in our tacos and margaritas- I think they changed the style in which they make the tacos- less cheese and smaller portions... and the margaritas either had no alcohol or watered down at the very least. We paid for margaritas with tequila (lol) but received virgin margaritas... Don't know if the owners changed or if they needed to skimp on their food and drinks to keep afloat... Super sad that this is how they run their restaurant now- never going back again. I'm sorry that it was not what I remembered.

Been here many times. Get the steak tacos you can't go wrong. Everything else is average. Drinks are weak and overpriced.

The best chili renano in town. The cheese melts. The Bloody Marys are my favorite and Cosmo behind the bar makes a mean one. One does the trick, especially if you had a long night before. We always order the Chile plate and enchilada. The cheese they use is delicious and melts in your mouth. The guacamole is fresh and great.

This is a follow up review and glad to say that the fried tacos are back to what they used to. Whatever skimping they were doing has stopped, if they had to raise prices, I didn't know it. I would pay more for these tacos in their original form. Steak was plentiful and service was quick and good. The only other thing I've had here is the green chili. It's decent, but that's how good the tacos are. Very unique, always a tad greasy from the fried cheese, and that's a góod thing. Even better on a hangover.