(303) 731-0696
1610 Little Raven St
(Bassett Circle)
Denver,
CO
80202
39.7553
-105.0046
Neighborhoods: LoDo, Northwest Denver, Union Station
Special Offers:
Participate in tasting 5 Latin-Asian flavored dishes at Zengo for $30.
Hours:
Sun-Thu 5pm-10:30pm (bar until 11pm)
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm (bar until 12am)
Price:
$$$$
Zengo
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Zengo
The Owner
Zengo
Owner
Zengo is a sophisticated blend of Latin-Asian styles and flavors. Chef Richard Sandoval, whose accolades include Bon Appetit Restaurateur of the Year and Mexico?s Toque d?Oro, artfully spins Latin-Asian ingredients into colorful, beautifully balanced dishes designed for sharing. The beverage menu features innovative, hand-muddled cocktails as well as an extensive selection of wines, sakes and tequilas. The vibrant decor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to sample Zengo?s acclaimed cuisine.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Funky and fresh, a hip cacophony of colors and textures defines this upscale loungey spot. A reddish-orange glow cascades over two rooms, loosely divided by a see-through grate. The long bar (topped by geometric lights) zigzags between them. Owner-chef Richard Sandoval (also of Tamayo) presents Asian-Latin fusion food on a tapas-like menu. Most dishes pack a spicy punch, including lemongrass and lime broth tiger shrimp soup and a tidy chopped chicken salad with ginger vinaigrette.
11/09/09
Zengo's Angry Zengo
by jkoz at Citysearch
The Angry Zengo from Zengo was listed as a top 100 must eat in Denver Mag, so I ordered it. Here's what I thought:
It’s “angry” due to the heat: Spicy yellowfin tuna inside and a sprinkle of wasabi tobiko on top. A little bit of avocado and flavored mayo are there to settle things down, though, and it all results in a pretty decent tasting combination. But pretty decent is not the best that Zengo has to offer. Their Won Ton Tacos and Soft Shell Crab apps are two of the better bites anywhere in the city, making my list of must-eats all day over the Angry Zengo.
jko
www.musteatdenver(dot)com
- Pros: spicy but balanced
- Cons: just good
09/25/09
Trendy.... but all show.
by Woody1234 at Citysearch
If, to you, a great restaurant is simply cool decorations and ambiance, a youngish staff, and bass heavy music, then Zengo is as good as they come.
If you are looking for GREAT food and GREAT service you are barking up the wrong tree. I have now been to Zengo twice for dinner and I have been twice disappointed. This place is certainly unique in Denver..... not least because rude, pretentiousness does not attract Denverites the way it might attract say ....a Manhattanite. We want quality.... not mediocrity wrapped in a pretty package.
You can get well made drinks most anywhere in town..... and this place has relatively mediocre food. If you think going to this kind of overpriced ambiance spot makes you hip, trendy, or cool.... well you've got a lot to learn about cool.
- Pros: Solid Drinks
- Cons: Impatient Rude Service
06/02/09
Horrible Service!
by ArtySun at Citysearch
Went there recently for dinner with friends I have been there before and had a fine time but it has been awhile so I'm guessing they have new staff. The hostess first off was rude and unfriendly, the manager should remind her that this is a customer based service and she should act appropriatly. So starting off our experience was bad due to her horrible attitude. Then the waiter wasn't nice at all. We all felt as if we were taking time out of their lives and it was a burden to wait on us. The place was empty so being overwhelemed was not the reason. Overall, the food and drinks are good but the horrible service takes the cake. There are far better places in Denver such as Samba Room or North with better customer service that I will visit instead.
Manager, ask your staff to check their attitudes at the door.
- Pros: Trendy environment
- Cons: Hostess and waitstaff
The Details on Zengo
Parking:
There's a small parking lot in the back of the restaurant.
The Extras:
Got the munchies? A late-night menu satisfies cravings after the kitchen closes.
Where to Sit:
In the back, a semi-private area hosts three tables. A modern, cozy lounge in front makes a great spot for a drink.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
As Seen In…
Message from Zengo
- Located in Riverfront Park
- Latin-Asian
Zengo is a sophisticated blend of Latin-Asian styles and flavors. Chef Richard Sandoval, whose accolades include Bon Appetit Restaurateur of the Year and Mexico?s Toque d?Oro, artfully spins Latin-Asian ingredients into colorful, beautifully balanced dishes designed for sharing. The beverage menu features innovative, hand-muddled cocktails as well as an extensive selection of wines, sakes and tequilas. The vibrant decor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to sample Zengo?s acclaimed cuisine.
Instant Offer
Participate in tasting 5 Latin-Asian flavored dishes at Zengo for $30
Participate in tasting 5 Latin-Asian flavored dishes at Zengo for $30
Zengo
1610 Little Raven St
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 731-0696
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