(303) 623-3926
714 Santa Fe Dr
Denver,
CO
80204
39.7276
-104.9983
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, Southwest Denver
El Taco De Mexico
What People Are Saying About El Taco De Mexico
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The small yellow building brightens up the corner of Santa Fe and Seventh Avenue, where otherwise drab brick storefronts line the sidewalk. Inside, there's a predominantly Spanish menu stretching above the long counter and a smattering of booths and bar stools. Few local Mexican restaurants match the authenticity of this eatery. Mini-tacos come stuffed with anything from beef to fried pork to brains. Chili rellenos are soft and flavorful, enchiladas rich and burritos hefty.
08/05/09
Extremely unsanitary experience means I won't be back
by thatoneguypaul
I used to eat here a lot. The food is great. However, having endured all of the unsanitary things the staff do, I had an experience which will make me never go there again. The server put several handfuls of raw bacon into a bowl, without wearing gloves, then without washing her hands, poured my drink and got tons of raw bacon mess on it. Can you think of anything more unsanitary than that? There is no telling what other kind of gross and dangerous things they do with the food. They also use the same salsa bowls with the same spoons for customers all day.
- Pros: Tastes really good
- Cons: Extremeley unsanitary, could get extremely ill, rude service
07/07/08
Love the buche tacos. This is the most authentic Mexican food in Denver.
by Denverado
Give the ladies behind the counter a break and a nice tip - they work hard over a hot stove all day. You don't come here for charming waitstaff, you come here for the FOOD. And it's great!
About those buche tacos - it's pig esophagus. Ask for and use lots of lime juice. Don't be complaining about $11 a plate (three tacos, rice and beans, plus drink) - it's cheaper than a trip to the border. If you could get this food in a fancy restaurant, it would be at least twice as much.
Colorado Mexican food is not like this - because this is Mexico Mexican food. You know, like what they eat in Mexico. In Mexico, everything is not smothered in chile sauce (bleah). How do I know? I lived in San Diego for 18 years.
If someone's looking for REAL Mexican food in Denver, this is THE place.
- Pros: REAL Mexican food!
- Cons: Not elegant. Not fast food. But I don't consider this a huge drawback.
04/11/08
Great Food - Not so friendly staff
by EatBetterFood
I eat their frequently and I have never heard "thank you" to date. I stopped tipping because of that reason.
The Details on El Taco De Mexico
When to Go:
Catch a Mexican breakfast any time of day.
Parking:
El Taco De Mexico has its own parking area, a rare commodity in this part of town.
What to Drink:
Wash down your meal with the sweet rice drink horchata, or one of several liquados de fruitas.
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