(303) 420-2203
5807 W 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge,
CO
80212
39.7695
-105.0606
Neighborhood: Lakeside
Price:
$$
Red Tango
Last updated 6.10.09
What People Are Saying About Red Tango
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A chain of four linked, intimate dining rooms with window-lined walls covers half the length of the strip mall. First-time visitors nearly always miss the entrance. The decor features round-top wooden booths and large Scrabble-tile paintings. Latin fare peppered with European and Mediterranean ingredients results from the dreams of owner/chef partners who hail from Chile and Mexico City. Entrees include tender Cajun-spiced orange roughy topped with tasty, fruity jalapeno salsa.
Decent food but unmemorable
by snowcrow at Citysearch
Reading reviews we had high hopes for this restaurant. Found the menu schizophrenic---sort of Italian (ravioli stuffed with cheese and beans), sort of Mexican (potato cakes and shrimp with the the mundane topping of shredded lettuce, tomato, green chiles, and salsa on the side--yawn!), sort of ....what? Maybe "South American" is a run-of-the-mill combo of different cultures' food. I really don't know. But nothing stood out---besides a very dense, rich, delicious flan---as a memorable dish. Certainly, not for the prices charged. A ho-hum, salty lamb stew special tasting a bit "bourginon" for $23 dollars. If you like safe food, by all means check it out. You won't be surprised and the service is really good. If you are looking for a fresh palette of flavors..... keep looking.
- Pros: Great service, delish flan
- Cons: unmemorable dishes, overpriced
Quirky, tasty, great!
by JohnnyDanger at Citysearch
This place is definitely worth the trip to an off the beaten path area of Wheat Ridge. It's a quirky spot, but the owners have done a great job of splitting up an old strip mall into a labyrinth of dining rooms.
Our server was great. He really treated us warmly and like family, and gave great recommendations. I forget the name of my wifes dish, but is was basically an awesome hash of potatoes with well seasoned steak on top. It was a latino comfort food wonder. Our starter of ceviche was one of the better we'd ever had, and was almost a meal unto itself.
This is a new favorite, will be back often.
- Pros: Warm service, food, quirky layout
Absolutely Fabulous!
by wewillbeback at Citysearch
From chips and salsa to entree - everything was A+. The food is devine and the service is excellent. Can't wait to share this rare find with family and friends.
- Pros: Food and Service
- Cons: None
The Details on Red Tango
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are accepted for groups of five or more--and yes, they are recommended.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Family-Friendly Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No



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