Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Denver, D'Corazon serves up highly palatable Mexican food. From the savory enchiladas to the mouthwatering-ly tender carnitas, this Lodo restaurant keeps customers coming back for dependably scrumptious offerings from south of the border. Before or after your hearty meal, the margaritas are hard to resist. D'Corazon's decor is bright — a luminous cascade of colors to complement the colorful arrangements coming from the kitchen. Groups and families frequent this establishment for the friendly service, lively atmosphere and unbeatable Mexican dishes.
Tamayo is a snappy restaurant which has done an outstanding job of carving a look-at-me type niche by offering highbrow Mexican fare in a highbrow setting. It might possibly be the only Mexican restaurant that does not boast of award-winning margaritas. It instead offers an outstanding wine list. The massive tile mural behind the bar immediately indicates that this place is special. The menu adds to this feel by offering dishes such as Halibut with Spicy Chipolte and Filet Mignon with Guacamole. This rates high as a good place to impress. The Rooftop Lounge and the Bar & Lounge are open all days of the week from 5p onwards.
A New Mexican fare, Tamales by La Casita is famous for its tamales (Mexican dish) which is a traditional offering at the restaurant. Their meat and cheese filled tamales have been winning hearts since the 1970s. The place has a clean cafeteria vibe where all their recipes incorporate fresh ingredients. For them making great Mexican food is no accident but actually requires caution in every step of the recipe. Besides their tamales, the burritos are equally delicious here. It is a great spot to grab a quick Mexican bite.
Charlie Brown's is one of Denver's most diverse establishments. The bar has been a sanctuary for the Capitol Hill area for more than 35 years. Paul "Paulie" Lopez pounds out tunes on the piano, making it one of the only places in the city where young urban hipsters nestle up to the Sinatra crowd, sharing beer and bourbon over song. This is quite possibly the largest menu in the city. It covers everything: Greek, American, Mexican, Italian and more. The gyros are favorites, and the steak and lobster are the best deals in the city. The expansive patio is a definite hotspot on summer evenings.
Chef Kevin Morisson offers the best tacos in all of Denver at Tacos Tequila Whiskey. This place uses regular ingredients like beef, pork and fish, and spices them perfectly with crispy tacos. The pork belly agridulce taco, the pescado taco, the beef tongue and the shrimp and scallop xnic-pec are unique dishes that are sure to leave you wanting more. Visitors define this place as 'taco heaven', which offers its food at very reasonable prices. The tequila served here is also a favorite among customers. Bringing delicious street food to a restaurant and offering it at regular prices has ensured Tacos Tequila Whiskey a mention in Colorado food history.