Venalonzo's Tacos

Was lucky enough to get a try their new Birria breakfast burrito and be the first customer to eat one. The chilaquiles was on point! This did not disappoint and is as amazing as the rest of their food here. We love this place! It’s one of my favorite taco places!

Amazing food 5/5 for sure. I ordered the Barbacoa tacos, side of beans, and guacamole all of which were amazing. The green salsa I had with it was incredible, super fresh too! Monica, Nati & the whole team in there are awesome. Excited to try more of the menu soon!

After church we wanted something different and to see if we could find a decent taco place since my taco truck spot is closed on Sundays and after getting a taste of Venalonzo’s at Roxy’s I wanted hubby to try it! The quesibrias are great! The sauces are the best and they add just what’s needed to give your taco or whatever you order a kick! The service is quick, fast and in a hurry! No long wait for food, that’s for sure. The space is cute with sombreros and piñatas remind me of birthdays and celebrations! Very festive!!!

As someone who grew up in Southern California, I’ve got pretty high standards when it comes to tacos—and let me tell you, Venalonzo’s Tacos absolutely delivers. This is hands down the closest thing to home I’ve found since moving to Colorado. The flavors are authentic, the ingredients are fresh, and every bite brings me back to the taquerias I grew up with. From the perfectly seasoned meats to the salsas that pack just the right amount of heat, everything is done right. You can tell they take pride in what they do. It’s more than just food—it’s comfort, nostalgia, and quality all wrapped into a warm tortilla. If you’re from SoCal and missing real tacos, or just someone who appreciates the real deal, Venalonzo’s is a must-try. Absolutely fantastic.

I really wanted to love these breakfast burritos, but they just didn’t hit the mark. The flavors were flat, the portion of bacon was almost nonexistent, and to top it off, my order was wrong—I asked for bacon and ended up with chorizo in one of them. Not ideal. That said, I’m not writing them off completely. The service was friendly and the menu looks promising, so I’ll 100% be back to try lunch or dinner and give a fair second shot. Hoping for a redemption meal.

Best chicken burrito I have ever tasted. Fast, friendly service. If your in the area or looking for good tacos or burritos stop in and check it out, it won't disappoint!

I stopped by Venalonzo’s during a road trip from Denver to Seattle, coming from San Diego. It was one of the highest-rated Mexican spots near my hotel (4.8 stars), so I gave it a shot. The place was a bit hectic when I arrived—understandable during a busy time, but felt a little disorganized. I got the 2 taco combo with rice, beans, chips, and pico. Honestly, it was just okay. Maybe I had higher expectations coming from near the border, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype. Not sure if I’d go again.

Wife and I stopped in for dinner. Food was excellent! A bit on the busy side, so be ready for a small wait, and not much seating. Would definitely get the Chimichanga and tacos again

The food is amazing! Very authentic! If you like Mexican food you have got to try this place!

Our friends took us to Venalonzo's for breakfast. The restaurant is airy and clean. The staff was a bit grumpy but it was early so maybe they didn't have their first coffee yet. One of our friends has dietary restrictions so her food has to be prepared in a very specific manner. The kitchen was more than happy to accommodate and my friend had her very first breakfast burrito ( in her life!). I had the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito. It was fantastic. The Chorizo was prepared perfectly, moist but not greasy. The salsa verde brought together the tastes to perfection. We'll have to try the Quesobirria Tacos on our next visit, I hear they're amazing as well.

Every "empire" will fall. Well, far from an empire ... but this used to be our amazing spot and here we are. It's all "famous" now .... Famous and no longer that good. It's rather mediocre. We ordered "to go" today as it was busy - the food was messy, leaked all over the bag and was just meh. Need a new spot. Hope things get better as they are now so busy! For now we take a long break and let the dust settle.

Unsure why it took me so long to check out this amazing place. I will definitely be coming back very soon. On Saturday mid morning there was already a line. Some were getting breakfast and some lunch. It's nice that they offer both at any time (I think) I tried the quesabirria tacos with consomme and very glad I did. The tacos were delicious. The consommé was flavorful and I wanted more. It was plenty to dip all three tacos in. The guy in front of me ordered a mini bean and chesse burito and for $2.99 why not? It was not that mini and a great size for anyone not super hungry or especially kids. Fresh salsa bar right by counter with lime, cucumber, radish, two types of salsa to choose from. Yum Clean interior with seating inside and patio.

Came into Denver on a Monday Night and it was one of the few places open past 7:30. Saw the reviews so decided to give it a shot. It is located in a small business strip area. I could see parking being a bit tight when all of the businesses are open. Place was quite full of customers when we got there which was nice to see. Ordered the pastor tacos, queso birria taco, and chicken chimichanga. Order took about 15 minutes or so. Good selection of Mexican beers to choose from. Flavor of all the meats were very good and I didn't bother putting any salsa on them. Portion of the chimichanga was pretty good, but if you are hungry, then the three tacos may not be enough so I would recommend d ordering a backup. I would return here. Good vibe and nice staff.

When I found out Venalonzo's was ranked the best tacos in Colorado and it is close to my office, I had to try it out. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. I am at 12pm on a Wednesday and the line was out the door and down the side walk. It is a small place with only a few tables outside so be prepared to order and take it to go. The line moved fast and it was quick to order and receives my food. I did eat there. I got an Al Pastor and Asana taco along with a quesabirria. The Al Pastor taco was fantastic but everything else lacked flavor. I would go back and try their breakfast burrito because I am sucker for a breakfast burrito but not sure I would recommend making a special trip here. Not sure why or how it got ranked #1 in Colorado but I don't agree with that ranking.

I really enjoyed this vibe, but I do have some beef with it. The service is walk up to order then you grab a number & they bring it to you (easy enough,) but they have packed so many tables in this space with the smallest chairs possible that all 4 people I was with ran into someone at some point in our one hour stay there. The tacos on the other hand are DELICIOUS. There is outside sitting which I will definitely hit up next time I'm there instead to see if it's any more comfortable. The rice & beans aren't anything to write home about. But the tacos are top tier street tacos!!!

If you never tried this place you need to put it on your foodie bucket list this summer. I ordered online and still had to wait a few mins to pickup my food because the line was heading out the door. I didn't mind at all, good food is worth the wait, plus a good sign that a place is busy. Theres a bunch of tables inside and outside the restaurant, but keep in mind it's a busy and smaller venue. The staff are amazing, they are moving all over the place to keep food and drink coming out. They have a great Mexican beer selection, unfortunately I didn't get to try anything, I just wanted to grab my food and go. Also, the manager is doing a great job verifying age for alcohol, something I did admire even if it's busy. The young chica with the broken arm, doing the front register also kudos to you. She kept up with orders and was friendly even if it was slammed. We will definitely be frequenting your place again, the food is amazing! Guys, Please tip the crew, they all work hard and do it with a smile on their faces.

Yelp wasnt lying about how good this place is ,when they put this place in their Top 100 !!!!! We knew this place was going to be good when we saw the line out the door. The service was friendly and fast so don't worry if there is a line just wait it out. Trust me!! The quesabirra tacos were phenomenal and filled with flavor. Will absolutely come back and will recommend to anyone.

Very busy at lunchtime, but the service is friendly! I love that both the rice and beans are vegetarian! The green hot sauce is delicious. They have plenty of drink options including bottled beer and glass bottles of Coca-Cola. There is plenty of parking. Prices are pretty good too, and apparently they won the Colorado taco competition. Inside is a bit tight. There is outdoor seating too. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

I have had Venalonzo's on my list of wanting to try for a while. You have to love a really good taco and I had heard that they had some of the best. So we headed up to Venalonzo's on a Friday night to grab some great food. The restaurant is an odd spot, but that is what helps make it special. Tucked away off the main street in the corner of an odd strip mall-like building, it is a more intimate restaurant, but they utilize all of their space. I got the taco plate with two tacos, rice, and beans. For my tacos, I chose to get carnitas and al pastor. Both tacos tasted amazing. The pork was excellent on both and they had all the right toppings. With just a little bit of the red hot sauce, I was in business. The beans were amazingly good as well making the plate a good deal. We also for three quesabirria. These were classic slow-roasted beef in a tortilla with melted cheese and a side of consume on the side. These were some of the best I have had. We also got two margaritas which were OK, but not their specialty in my opinion, but they were made a great was to enjoy the tacos. The staff were all very nice and efficient. The line was pretty long when we arrived and I was surprised at just how fast it moved. They give you a number to take to your table, and they bring everything to you, so be sure a tip them at the counter.

I love coming here when I'm craving something hearty. I always get a plate of their quesabirra tacos with the consume. Their meat is so tender and juicy while the tortilla shell is still super crunchy. The cheese blend they use adds a nice mellow, flavor. All together, it's one of the best bites that I've had here in Denver which is the reason I always come back.

Venalonzo's has the best food in the area... we stopped in for an early dinner on a Monday and the food , service and cleanliness at Venalonzo's were all exceptional. Their tortas are so good .. the Al pastor protein in the torta was tender and seasoned perfectly. The salsa for the chips was fresh and to me , it tasted like pico de gallo... so kid friendly as it wasn't spicy at all. We neeed to come back here again!

I tried the bacon breakfast burrito and the carnitas chimichanga, both to go. The breakfast burrito was good - the chunks of potatoes seemed a little large for the burrito size and so seemed disproportionate for each bite. It was still good, and I'll try some of the other meat combos. The chimichanga was probably the best looking chimichanga I've ever ordered (picture posted). All that I added was some Tapatio. It was good - but I have a feeling that it will taste better with some of the many other meats that were available. Definitely worth a try! As I brought lunch back to work and mentioned the source, a coworker said they loved the place.

Just discovered this hidden gem in the neighborhood and are in love! Simple walk up counter with delicious authentic Mexican food! It's worth the wait we promise my husband loves the Carne Asada and Al Pastor tacos and I absolutely loved the chili relleno special plate. And we shared a cheese quesadilla, which had burnt cheese on it, which we loved. They even have Horchata!! If you're in the neighborhood swinging by you won't be disappointed!

Lets be real, I have been going to Venalonzo from before they won Denver Gazette readers' choice for best taco - but afterwards. . .it is a different place. I mean every table taken, a line to order, and try to get someone on the phone? tough But it is WORTH IT Their Birria tacos. Let me tell you, these are not your average tacos. You will think you were in California, it is that good. Not just a taco fan? My son, who considers himself somewhat of a hamburger connoisseur, decided to try the Birria hamburger. Apparently he just searches a menu for burger, that is how he picks food Now, this is a kid who holds ZigZag burgers in the highest esteem, so his expectations were sky-high. Venalonzo's didn't just meet those expectations; they soared right past them. He declared it better than ZigZag's, which, coming from him, is the highest praise a burger can receive. I didn't ask about In-n-out but i'm sure it won there too. The hype is real. . . Venalonzo's Tacos is a must-visit for anyone in the Centennial area or anyone willing to make the trip for top-notch Mexican taco experience.

Got the nachos with Birria and it was sooooo good and huge. Highly recommend! Everyone else at the table got the quesabirria and said it was good too. Would definitely come back. It does get busy so don't come during prime time!

Wow was not expecting this from the location but definitely a cool and authentic little spot with delicious options. Went here on a whim for a quick business lunch great choice!! Service was great a little small as far as tables go for being so busy. They did have outdoor seating but it was a little windy got lucky and scored a seat inside. The food was great a ton of options and authentic in every way. I will be back with the fam. Make sure to stop in early as it got very busy for lunch. in my opinion great food

Place is a hidden dime in the centennial area. I can understand why I beat out all the other Taco restaurants this last year. The Birria Tacos are amazing. Highly recommend that along with the the green sauce. Place is a little small but they oddly will have tables inside and outside open up as you're ordering.

This place is a must go to if you like authentic Mexican food! Everything we tried was delicious and the service was top notch! Super cute little spot, small on the inside but they still manage to have a decent amount of seating. And they even have a few tables outside! We will absolutely be back! We can't wait to try more of their delicious food and drinks!

After a long shopping trip at IKEA; my friend and I were in the mood for some tacos! Newer to the area, we did a quick Yelp search and this place popped up. Located in a strip mall, we were not really sure what to expect. When walking in, we noticed how busy the place was. The menu is posted on the wall and you order prior to sitting down. Prices are reasonable. My friend and I both settled on the taco plate combination and ordered an additional queso birria taco. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outside. There is background music playing that is not over-bearing. Our food was brought out promptly. First glance, I was excited to dig in. They do offer a salsa bar which I was extremely excited about! First bite of my carne asada taco, it was amazing. The Al pastor was a little sweeter than I'm used to but still delicious. Lastly, the queso birria taco was delish! The broth it came with to dip it in was flavorful, and complimented the taco perfectly. Overall, the place was great! I look forward to a return trip when In the area.

Was so crowded so couldn't take pictures unfortunately. Best tacos I have had, and I'm actually pretty picky. We had : Barbacoa Carnitas el Pastor chicken Carne Asada fries with green chili crazy good. Even Trea Leches cake was impressive. Can't say enough, you are missing out if you haven't been here and pricing is very reasonable. I see why they were voted best tacos in Denver.

While I'm sure there are many great things going on in the Centennial, CO area, I can confidently say that Venalonzo's is one of them. For those of you who have tried the birria taco, you know how delicious they are. Now, taco that birria taco and introduce it to the quesadilla and you have a match made in heaven. The three quesabirrias served to you at Venalonzo's will surely tease you and perhaps entice to get another order. Or make the smart move and order the pizza-birria which is 10" of quesabirria goodness! The chips and salsa were a solid accompaniment. Not overly salted and just the right crisp. Service from the restaurant was also quick and friendly.

Upon learning that I had to order catering for a Centennial-based meeting with a client, I remembered seeing Venalonzo's in Centennial on the Yelp top tacos in the country list. So, I decided to give Venalonzo's a try for catering. The process was smooth from start to finish. I called about three days before the client meeting and was immediately connected with Nati the manager. She was friendly and helpful as she took my order details. I had the food delivered and the delivery arrived exactly on time. The food itself was delicious. To cover a range of preferences, I ordered chicken, steak, pork, and veggie versions of tacos and burritos. The client LOVED the food and even requested that we order Venalonzo's for future meetings. All in all, Venalonzo's catering was top-notch.

GAME CHANGER!!! SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! We all know they have amazing Birria but wow... I got a Birria Deluxe Pizza and it was off the chain DELICIOUS Just look at this.. and, yes, it's as good as it looks !! Lunch and dinner Venalonzo's You Rock!!!

Terrific Food and fast service. Would highly recommend to others and would definitely go back

One of the too few joints in Denver where you can pick up your burrito to eat it (but smothered is, of course, available). Excellent! Only been there a couple of times so far, but zero complaints. Very good, looking forward to returning. Saw some guys each with great looking tortas, top of my list for next time, which will be soon!

I love this place and the service has always been amazing too. So kind to my toddler! Always clean and friendly inside! We so often order the quesabirria because it's off the hook with flavor, quality of ingredients and preparation. Everything tastes sooo fresh! Last time I went on a lark and got a chicken burrito. I am very picky about meat and don't like burritos much. No clue why I ordered this lol. But so I did... and it was amaaaaazing. I just kept taking little bites of it because I couldn't get enough. Really flavorful chicken and so tender. Didn't notice any 'weird bites' iykyk:) Lastly a word about their beans: I could eat a tortilla and their beans and red sauce alone as a meal. Wow. The beans are so rich and delicious it made me go buy pinto beans so I could make some of my own! 10/10 would recommend and can't wait to return. I'm now craving another one of those burritos!

We ordered here for takeaway and it was good! My favorite thing we ordered were the birria tacos. I do recommend dining in; because by the time we got it home, some of the tortillas got soggy and fell apart. Obviously this isn't their fault. I didn't dine in so I can't speak to the ambience, but this is a casual place with good service.

Very authentic Mexican place. Food is delicious and flavor the Birria is light and tasty. The consume is so light and not heavy and greasy. Tacos were great the chicken is marinated so well. Barbacoa is flavorful too. Gotta check it out. Fast causal service. Vibes are rally warm and Mexican

What a cute place! The menu has a great variety of true classics. We ordered the 3- tacos x 2 which gave us a chance to try all the meat!! I'd order all of them again! The Quesabirrias are AMAZING and highly recommend! The gal that greeted us and took our order was kind and knowledgeable particularly around what are good gluten free options! Service, food, price and environment was great! Oh- and the salsa bar makes it top notch!

The authentic taste is amazing. Great tacos, good place to do carry outs. Very crowded during lunch time.

This was the old Little Anita's! We decided to go out for dinner, and were in a tizzy because we have so many favorite places. But then we realized that we hadn't had delicious Mexican/Tex-Mex food in a while, since My Neighbor Felix was meh. So I looked on Yelp, saw this place, looked at the pictures and read some reviews. Decision made! BF was afraid that this was the place with the screaming baby, where they're always mopping and banging the metal chair legs, but it isn't. This is a small place, with a few outdoor tables (you can't bring alcohol outside). The menu is simple. There are fountain drinks, including unsweetened iced tea, yay, Jarritos, beer, and bottled margaritas. You order and pay at the counter, and you get a flag for your table. Service is cheerful and smiling. We had the quesabirria, a taco plate, chips with guacamole and salsa, and a chicken quesadilla. The quesabirria came with a hot consommé dipping sauce. OMG. So rich! So cheesy! So delicious!! So FILLING. We got the order of 3, and I barely managed one. The quesadilla was good. Cafe Rio is still the champ. The tacos were a decent size and yummy. BF really liked the rice and beans, declaring that the seasoning was perfect. The guacamole and pico de gallo were really fresh and delicious. We're so happy to have found and tried this place! It certainly isn't fancy. But the food is terrific. We'll be back :)

Food was great! Al pastor tacos were delish- inside was clean and food came fast. We tried burrito, a torta and tacos and everything was fresh and good. They also have a little salsa bar.

This authentic Mexican restaurant has great customer service and a very clean environment. Tacos were absolutely to die for, the flavor and quality is so clean and delicious. My only slight disappointment was that the Birria tacos could have used a little more meat for the price. The tres leches as delicious as it was, definitely could have been bigger for the price as well $6 for a slice was a little steep.

Be carful to go on lunch hour or dinner time. Went to Venalonzo's for dinner and order the birria tacos for $13.50 for 3 tacos and some salsa. The tacos lacked in flavor and very, very stingy with the meat portion. Tables were dirty. I don't know if I will be going back.

AMAZING. So I am a fan of an authentic tacos. Onions, cilantro, sometimes jalapeños and a good green sauce. I had every intention of ordering tacos but while waiting in line to order, I overheard someone say that the Pizza Birria was the "best thing he's ever had". I was torn. Go with my safe option or trying this pizza that wouldn't have been my first choice had I not ease-dropped. Not only was it amazing, but my 4-year old finished her "kids burrito" too. She never finishes dinner. We went back in the morning for breakfast tacos with friends before flying back to Ohio. We will be back when in town, but for the time being I hope more locals discover this hidden gem that you guys truly are.

Food exceeded expectations, even reading others' reviews. Delicious quesobirria tacos and chicken taco salad. Chips are delicious, though queso was so-so. Really liked drink selection. Service was very friendly and super fast, even though they were slammed with customers at 4PM on a Tuesday. The place is bare bones but the decorations and music make its atmosphere feel fun and happy. We will be back!

This is a quick service type Mexican food. Order first then open seating. The service was great, everyone was very friendly. We have had a difficult time find good Mexican food in Colorado (we are from California) and this restaurant fits the bill. We had the chips and salsa (more pico de gallo) and the chips were really good, the pico was okay. I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious (again, hard to find a good breakfast burrito). My husband had the quesabirria tacos and they were amazing. We will definitely be back'

Visiting CO from Santa Barbara CA and saw this on Yelp with great reviews. I'm so glad I came in! It was lunch hour so a bit busy with a bit of a wait on the food. I ordered the al pastor wet burrito with an horchata. The horchata is huge but packed with flavor. Reminds me of how my grandma used to make it. The flavor in the burrito was packed. It looked appealing but the flavor was just as great. The green salsa they pour over it is made fresh with a great home made taste. The al pastor was great quality meat with a great portion of protein. They have salsas to add to your food, green and red. I like the red more because it's spicy but great flavor. I want this restaurant in CA. So good. Highly recommend

Food is amazing! Only downside is lack of seating. However it's worth grabbing & going.

After seeing the great reviews on Yelp, I was so excited to try this place! I grew up in California so have been raised in true taco trucks and have been looking for the same in Colorado for years! I thought this was it....sadly it wasn't even close! I ordered an asada burrito that I believe was pastor instead, asada tacos and chicken tacos...the meat in all of them was tough, gritty, dry and the asada especially, was flavorless. Unfortunately I was so turned off, that we didn't end up eating any of it, it just wasn't good. I ordered online and when I arrived the line was almost out the door and every table was full. I even overheard diners that were waiting for their food say how excited they were to try the food! I'm really perplexed at the high ratings here.

Restaurant is small and kind of a dive but the birra cheese tacos and tacos al pastor were excellent. Reasonable prices.

Truly it's a 4.75, but that's no option. Pretty unassuming hole-in-the-wall place in a busy commercial space. Easy access to it and plenty of parking. Not a whole lot of seating inside, but they do have seating outdoors for the nice sunny days that we so often get here in Colorado. The ordertaking lady was very nice and we had no communication issues ordering and she got our order 100% correct! I had the breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage. Quite tasty not as good as my husband, but still great and very big. Still talking about the burrito Also had to try the quesabirria and it was so good!!! Definitely our favorite thing there - so far. Brunch date had a smothered Asada burrito. And he really loved it. He also had a taco al pastor, but it was missing pineapple. That was the only disappointment - the taste, flavor, Everything was 100% "on". Third person had al pastor burrito and really enjoyed it, although he has had better. (Again, still talking about the burrito). Other than the size, he enjoyed his Barbacoa taco. He felt it was too small and not enough filling. The salsas were bomb! The red had some kick and the green was avocado-y and YUM! They certainly taste better together. All this to say, the service, and Flavor didn't disappoint. We will absolutely go here again.And again. And again!

Awesome tacos and lunch burritos. The service was fast and they were busy. Great visit.

This place is fantastic. Try to avoid the lunch rush if you can! The line moves quickly so don't be intimidated. If you order to go, stay inside if possible so you don't miss your order. The pastor, asada and carnitas are all good and reasonable priceed.

MUST TRY THEIR BIRRA QUESADILLAS !! Omg my coworker recommended this place and now I come when I "forget" my lunch omgggg the best

This place is amazing! The food is outstanding- tons of flavorful sauces, meat perfectly cooked, very authentic. The asada and carnitas tacos were perfection. I loved the roasted jalapeños on the side. The salsas were delicious as well. Excellent drink selection. The service was so friendly and attentive, you can tell they take the time to get to know their customers. It was such a wonderful experience all around and I can't wait to go back!

We finally stopped into Venalonzo's for takeout the other night and the food was amazing! I think this may be my new favorite local taco shop. We ordered the Asada fries which were huge and had a lot of toppings including a nice serving of guacamole. The chips and guac we ordered was also very good- the chips were salted well and nicely fried. Then we had the quesabirria tacos and an Al pastor street taco. Everything was amazing but the quesabirria definitely stole the show. We also had a side of beans which I liked because it was more traditional Mexican beans versus refried. We will definitely be back!!

Birria tacos and pizza are absolutely the BEST around! It's small, not a lot of space to dine in but food was great!