The 9 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants In Denver
Updated: May 2, 2022
Fancy an epic fajita? These are our go-to MexTex-Mex places in Denver for refried beans, American cheese, and enchiladas. We assessed top review sites and incorporated millions of diner and critic reviews for the best Tex-Mex in Denver. Just be sure to line your stomach with plenty of nachos and gorditas before sampling the wide tequila selection on tap at these venues.
Find the perfect Tex Mex spot
El Chingon Mexican Bistro
Mexican, $$, BerkeleyMexican, $$Denver, Berkeley
27 Tacos Every Denverite Needs to Try
Zagat, 2017
Where to Find Denver's Top Tacos
Eater, 2019
Lola Coastal Mexican
Bar, $$, HighlandBar, $$Denver, HighlandWhere to Find Denver's Top Tacos
Eater, 2019
Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver
USA Today
Dos Santos
Mexican, $$, City Park WestMexican, $$Denver, City Park West27 Tacos Every Denverite Needs to Try
Zagat, 2017
Where to Find Denver's Top Tacos
Eater, 2019
Bellota
Mexican, Five PointsMexicanDenver, Five PointsLas Monas Panaderia and Pizzeria
Mexican, WestwoodMexicanDenver, WestwoodLa Doña Mezcaleria
Mexican, Platt ParkMexicanDenver, Platt ParkBrass Tacks
Bar, $$, Union StationBar, $$Denver, Union StationEsters Neighborhood Pub
Pizza, $$, Virginia VillagePizza, $$Denver, Virginia VillageMister Oso
Peruvian, $$, Five PointsPeruvian, $$Denver, Five PointsWhat gets a restaurant into the top 10?
We know how tough it is to find the best Tex Mex in Denver. We used our boam magic powers to analyze 823905 local restaurant reviews, Google and Yelp ratings for 7480 restaurants, and 681 lists and articles from top sources like USA Today, Eater and Zagat. We cross-referenced with top lists, like USA Today - Best Mexican Restaurants in Denver, Eater - Where to Find Denver's Top Tacos and Zagat - 27 Tacos Every Denverite Needs to Try. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. This content is not sponsored by any restaurant or party, the restaurants shown are the real deal. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.
Common questions
Drink pairing tips for Tex Mex
ESB and beef burrito
When considering how to best enjoy your beef burrito, we would highlight how well a glass of ESB complements the dish as it balances fatty flavours.
Pair bean, cheese, rice burrito with Pale Ale
To elevate your bean, cheese, rice burrito experience, we recommend some Pale Ale to go with your dish. This pairing works especially well because this beer cuts through richness.
The perfect match for cheesy chicken and rice burrito
Experts suggest pairing a cheesy chicken and rice burrito with a glass of Indian Pale Ale, a popular beer.
Interesting facts about Tex Mex
A long-held tradition
If you take a trip to chili con carne, then the well-known, tasty chili con carne should be on your radar! It is a local classic.
Overpriced, much?
If you have recently won the lottery, or you just happen to have $210 lying around, why not spend it on indulging in the world’s most glamorous, and most expensive, nachos?
An order for 126tacos of taco?
taco is pretty tasty, to say the least, and Joey Chestnut agrees. If you want to break their record for most tacos eaten in 8, you’re gonna have to help yourself to more than 126!
Parking info
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