Top Mexican Food In Denver

Denver is known for having great Mexican food, and without a doubt there isn't a shortage of great restaurants in the area. It depends on what you're in the mood for; Authentic, Traditional, Tex-Mex, Fresh Mex, Southwestern Mex, or New Mex or whatever you want to call it!  Here are some of the best.

Lola

1575 Boulder Street
Denver, CO
(720) 570-8686
www.loladenver.com
Lola offers diners a taste of Coastal Mexican. Chef Jamey Fader's menu is creative with fresh and seasonal ingredients.   The guacamole is prepared tableside to the diners liking, and served with house made chips to die for!  Lola will always have fresh fish dishes with infused spices, artistic chutneys, and inventive sauces.  Sunday evenings family style paella begins at 5 p.m., and Tuesdays the 4 course tasting menus is only $25, with the menu changing monthly. Not to be missed is brunch on Saturday and Sunday, from chicken and waffles to crab and avocado benedicto; the menu will spice up your weekend.  

Los Dos Portillos

8251 South Holly Street
Centennial, CO
(720) 529-0299

10065 West San Juan Way
Littleton, CO
(303) 948-1552
www.los2potrillos.com
Los Dos Portillos is a great suburban traditional Mexican food find. Friday Saturday and Sunday are the only days you can get the delicious Tacos de Carnitas. Flavorful and lean and topped with avocado slices is a local favorite. The menu is large so your favorite is sure to be found on the menu, food is flavorful with the right amount of spice. If you are in the mood for great Mexican Los Dos Portillos is worth a try, don't let the long line deter you, the service is fast. For dessert the sopapillas are delicious.

Jack n Grill

Multiple locations
www.jackngrill.com
Jack n Grill is a New Mexico inspired restaurant that has won many accolades locally and nationally. Without a doubt, it's a Denver Landmark for fantastic Mexican food.  What is so fun about Jack n Grill is the unique menu. Don't miss the Elote En Vaso (Corn-In-A Cup) for a side dish. It is exactly that corn in a cup with the flavor of spicy butter and parmesan cheese. The ground beef and potato hard tacos and the chile rellanos battered with egg are some of the best in Denver. The burger menu is imaginative with southwest flavor like fresh green chile, guacamole, and cheese, but don't forget the green chile smothered fries!

Little Anita's

Multiple locations
www.littleanitas.com
For over 30 years, Little Anita's has been serving up Authentic "New Mexico" cuisine. A bonus is you receive a "free" sopapilla with your entrée but that is not the only reason to try Little Anita's. The family recipes for the red and green chilies and salsa are a great base for the tasty menu. The tamales are packed with pork and thick with texture, blue corn enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas and burritos worthy of being drenched in Chile. Can't decide; order it "Christmas" where you get both red and green Chile! Little Anita's is high on the list of breakfast burrito lovers as well. Little Anita's has 5 locations to choose from for fast, convenient and affordable Mexican food.

Rosa Linda's

2005 W. 33rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-0608
www.rosalindasmexicancafe.com
A north Denver tradition for over 20 years Rosa Linda's is authentic and delicious. The Super Nachos are a perfect blend of chips, beans, cheese and jalapenos a must to start if you dine at Rosa Linda's.  Mexican desired traditions are found like burritos, tamales, enchiladas, and chile rellanos.  If you're feeling adventurous, try Cactus Soup or Chicken Mole that is simmered with 5 chilies, chocolate and peanut butter. Breakfast is served all day the Burrito de Chorizo is delectable with homemade chorizo and scrambled eggs in a warm tortilla smothered in red or green chile. Rosa Linda's is generous to the Denver community serving a free Thanksgiving Feast to the needy for the past 24 years.