Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver

Find Denver’s best Mexican restaurants offering everything from authentic street tacos to elevated Latin-fusion dishes and killer margaritas.

From tacos to tamales, these are our favorite restaurants in Denver right now.
Street-style, birria, or creative twists—these taco spots are next level.

Denver Curated Favorites

From tacos to tamales, these are our favorite restaurants in Denver right now.

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📍 Modern Mexican Small-Plate Cantina in the Highlands

Alma Fonda Fina in the Highlands reimagines Mexican street eats as chef-driven small plates—wood-fired sope, charred octopus tostada, and tender lamb tacos served in a colorful, hand-tiled dining room. Pair vibrant ceviches and mole-glazed creations with tamarind margaritas or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with warm hospitality around communal tables for an unforgettable night out.

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🌮 Tacos Worth the Hype

Street-style, birria, or creative twists—these taco spots are next level.

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Modern Mexican Dining

Upscale vibes, unique ingredients, and chef-forward plates you won’t forget.

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The Loafing Bench

The Loafing Bench

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Saugerties

4.9
The Lakehouse Hotel

The Lakehouse Hotel

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Fallsburg

4.5
The Kork and Keg Bar & Grill

The Kork and Keg Bar & Grill

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Liberty

4.4
The Kartrite Resort

The Kartrite Resort

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Monticello

4.0
The Kaaterskill

The Kaaterskill

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Catskill

4.7
The Junction

The Junction

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The Tortilla Taco Bar

The Tortilla Taco Bar

$$

🌮 Mexican

Kingston

Kingston

4.5
A counter-service Mexican bar with outdoor seating and quick rhythm. Tables fill with tacos, tequila, and small groups all afternoon.
Arango Café

Arango Café

$$

🌮 Mexican

Kingston

Kingston

4.7
A family-run spot serving Oaxacan and Mexican comfort on Kingston’s edge. Breakfast burritos hit early, and evenings bring plates with proper sauce.
Alba's Kitchen

Alba's Kitchen

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🍳 Breakfast

Woodstock

Woodstock

4.9
Tinker Street’s unfussy gathering spot with a patchwork of Italian, Salvadoran, and comfort food. Plates come out hot—think pancakes, pizza, and a kitchen that cooks with heart.
Santa Fe Uptown

Santa Fe Uptown

$$

🌮 Mexican

Kingston

Kingston

4.5
Bustling spot for Mexican plates and margaritas on Kingston’s Main Street. Tacos, cocktails, and chatter keep the bar humming nightly.
Main Street

Main Street

$$

🌮 Mexican

Saugerties

Saugerties

4.6
Lively Mexican comfort with a well-worn bar and wood booths on Main Street. Chips snap, margaritas pour, and the place fills with chatter.
Casa Latina

Casa Latina

$$

🌽 Latin American

Hudson

Hudson

4.6
Family-run spot with steady foot traffic from locals and regulars. Pupusas griddled to order, steaming bowls of pozole, and bright salsa on every table.
Lazaro’s Pizzeria & Mexican Food

Lazaro’s Pizzeria & Mexican Food

$$

🍕 Pizza

Catskill

Catskill

4.6
No-nonsense spot for pizza and Mexican plates, always buzzing at lunchtime. Crust hits crisp, tacos come out hot, and regulars linger.
Sportsman's Alamo Cantina

Sportsman's Alamo Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

Shandaken

Shandaken

4.3
Main Street cantina anchoring Phoenicia’s nights with draft beer and Mexican plates. Tacos and wood-fired pizza land best out on the patio.
Casi's Family Diner And Restaurant

Casi's Family Diner And Restaurant

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🍔 American

Liberty

Liberty

4.5
Straightforward diner with an easy pace and a sunrise-to-sunset menu. Plates clatter, coffee flows, and locals keep the conversation moving.
Pancho Villa's

Pancho Villa's

$$

🌮 Mexican

Tannersville

Tannersville

4.4
A main street spot where locals bend elbows and plates land heavy on the tables. Chips hit the salsa bowl, orders get called out, and conversation rolls.
Armadillo

Armadillo

$$

🌮 Mexican

Kingston

Kingston

4.5
A longtime Kingston standby for Mexican plates, margaritas, and gathering. Patio chatter floats in behind the snap of a shaken cocktail.
El Tequilero Mexican Restaurant

El Tequilero Mexican Restaurant

$$

🌮 Mexican

Monticello

Monticello

4.6
Everyday Mexican fare and friendly faces off Forestburgh Road. Tortillas hit the flattop; families take their time over salsas and stews.
Los Jalapenos Mexican Grill

Los Jalapenos Mexican Grill

$$

🌮 Mexican

Kingston

Kingston

4.6
Color spills through the dining room with the clang of plates and salsa. Tacos and margaritas appear fresh, fast, and full of life.
Gaby's Cafe

Gaby's Cafe

$$

🌮 Mexican

Wawarsing

Wawarsing

4.5
Bright, bustling spot for Mexican plates, margaritas, and a steady downtown crowd. Salsa hits the table, and the chatter never quiets.
Arianny's Casa Grande Mexican Bar & Grill

Arianny's Casa Grande Mexican Bar & Grill

$$

🌮 Mexican

Catskill

Catskill

4.6
Casa Grande buzzes with regulars from noon till sundown. Sizzling fajitas, big margaritas, and a porch with its back to the river.
Mr Burrito Mexican Grill Saugerties

Mr Burrito Mexican Grill Saugerties

$$

🌮 Mexican

Saugerties

Saugerties

4.6
Counter-service taqueria tucked in a Gulf station, serving up fast, real-deal Mexican plates. Chatter in English and Spanish, tortilla heat, and big horchatas.

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