Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in Denver

In the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, visitors come for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking and snowing. This cultural capital hosts world-class art museums, pro sports teams, and a thriving nightlife. Denver also has countless restaurants serving a range of cuisines from farm-fresh American to authentic Indian. One type of ethnic food that stands out in Denver? Tacos. Travelers may feel overwhelmed by the number of taco spots in town. Our suggestion of where to start? Check out the Tastemaker 20. We've pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the spots for the best tacos in Denver among Open Table's most expert, seasoned diners. Book a table today!

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10 Restaurants

Updated January 23, 2020

Restaurants:	Root Down, El Jefe, Acova…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	American, Mexican, Comfort Food…
Neighborhoods:	Highlands…

Root Down

$$$$

American

Highlands

4.7

7529 reviews

Root Down is a restaurant in Denver that has a distinctly retro vibe with mid-century furniture and throwback tunes on the speaker. They also have some of the best tacos in Denver. The tacos are on the small plates menu at dinner time. They are Dungeness crab and avocado tacos made with jicama tortillas, sweet corn yogurt, tomato salsa, kohlrabi radish slaw, and pepitas with yuzu apple vin. Root Down feels industrial inside, with concrete floors and Edison bulb lighting. The vibe is dinstinctly casual, so no need to dress up for dining here.

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El Jefe

$$$$

Mexican

Highlands

4.9

579 reviews

For farm to table fare in the heart of Sunnyside, head to EL Jefe. This Mexican restaurant has some of the best tacos in Denver, and they are also known for strong cocktails. Diners can enjoy a variety of tacos here, including those stuffed with chicken, beef barbacoa, mushrooms, pescado, and chorizo. El Jefe also offers a range of classic Mexican dishes that include the freshest ingredients possible, and dinners rave about dishes like the butcher steak fajitas or the churro ice cream sandwiches.

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Acova

$$$$

Comfort Food

Highlands

4.7

1512 reviews

For some of the best tacos in Denver, head to the city's LoHi neighborhood to eat at Acova. This trendy restaurant has whimsical and trendy decor, with wood adorned walls and ceilings, beautiful brown leather banquettes, and funny murals painted on the walls. The menu here leans towards Mexican, and diners can find tacos on the menu at weekend brunch. These breakfast tacos include scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cilantro, braised pork, pickled red onions, sour cream, avocado, and potatoes. Diners also rave about the breakfast burrito, which has green chiles in it.

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Zocalito Latin Bistro

$$$$

Mexican

Downtown / LoDo

4.6

250 reviews

For diners that are looking for more upscale food in Denver, there is Zocalito. This Latin bistro has a wide range of classic Mexican dishes, as well as more involved fare, like broiled black cod with broiled aioli and rice. The tacos on the menu here are available as sides and also accompany other dishes. They are bean and cheese tacos, and they make great starters or a snack while imbibing a strong Latin cocktail. Zocalito is in Denver place, and the atmosphere is casual but fun, with bright red walls and yellow painted columns.

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Linger

$$$$

International

Highlands

4.7

6770 reviews

Linger is a restaurant that is in a beautiful old mortuary building. The restaurant has a beautiful rooftop, so diners can enjoy the old architecture while they eat, or sit outside in the sunshine when the weather is nice. The brains behind Linger called it a "Eatuary," and it has a wide and varied menu, and each section incorporates food from a different part of the world (including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, India, and beyond. Diners' favorites include things like Korean fried chicken and Colorado lamb kabobs. Diners who eat here love the Korean BBQ Tacos on the menu. they have Wagyu Short Rib, Sesame Slaw, Pickled Jalapeño, Japanese Rice Snack and Corn Tortillas, and there are 2 in an order.

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Blue Island Oyster Bar - Denver

$$$$

Seafood

Cherry Creek

4.8

2329 reviews

Seafood lovers in Denver dine at Blue Island Oyster Bar. This restaurant with an outstanding raw bar and coastal cuisine also has some of the best tacos in Denver. Options for tacos include the ahi tuna taco, the dynamite shrimp taco, and the fish taco. Blue Island Oyster Bar's decor makes it feel like it fits in in a beach town. It is brightly lit with light wood accents and a white bar, and white tables with light blue and grey seating options. Come here to sample the tacos or the raw bar, and make sure to have a cocktail too: they pour their drinks strong. Blue Island is in the heart of residential Cherry Creek.

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ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

$$$$

Asian

Downtown / LoDo

4.5

4596 reviews

ChoLon Modern Asian is in the heart of downtown Denver. Patrons enjoy an upscale, subdued atmosphere with comfortable dark red leather seating, wood tables and floors, and beautiful dim chandeliers that light the dining room. The menu here might be Asian, but they do have tacos that diners love. These are the Cha Ca La Fish tacos, served with Hanoi style slaw and dill. Diners who like Asian food can also sample some of the specialties of the house, like Mongolian Lamb Noodles, Massaman Chicken Curry, and seared scallops with curried lentils.

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Kachina Cantina- Denver

$$$$

Mexican / Southwestern

Downtown / LoDo

4.3

581 reviews

The most popular Mexican restaurant in Downtown Denver is perhaps Kachina Cantina, an eatery that serves classic fare and some of the best tacos in Denver. This restaurant is festive and casual inside, so diners can come to enjoy tacos with friends or to unwind over a strong cocktail or margarita. Patrons who want tacos have a selection to choose from. The selection includes carnitas, shrimp al pastor, wagyu carne asada, roasted chicken, wagyu brisket, pescado, and cauliflower. There are other great Mexican delicacies on the menu like a chopped taco salad and guacamole with chips.

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True Food Kitchen - Cherry Creek

$$$$

American

Cherry Creek

4.7

3034 reviews

True Food Kitchen is a nationwide chain that focuses on healthy food. The location in Cherry Creek, one of Denver's nicest residential neighborhoods, has some healthy tacos that people say are some of the best tacos in Denver. The taco options here are grass-fed steak tacos with tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled jicama, dried sweet corn, coconut lime crema, and anasazi bean. There are also grilled fish tacos with tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled jicama, dried sweet corn, coconut lime crema, and anasazi beans. The ingredients here are seasonal and always fresh, so expect bright, vibrant colors in a dish and also exquisite flavors.

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Los Chingones

$$$$

Mexican

Downtown / LoDo

4.6

14 reviews

Chef and owner Troy Guard came up with Los Chingones to bring contemporary twists to Mexican classics. When it comes to tacos, Los Chingones definitely has some of the best tacos in Denver. There are multiple options on the taco menu, including chicken leg, Mexican cotija, jalapeno popper, Baja fish, and more. Inside Los Chingones it feels like a party. The walls are eye-catching with murals, the chairs have bright color legs and backs, and the bar is lit with inventive lighting fixtures. Come here for a truly festive meal.

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