50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Glendale

“I LOVED this place! I came to Colorado for a work visit and stopped here for lunch on my first day….then again for dinner, and for dinner the next night. The prices are very decent, and the food is delicious. I’ve never had a torta before but wish I had a place like this close to home. Definitely recommend!“

“delicious, fresh and and an excellent service, highly recommended!“

“The new location is so nice, you can have a Mexican diner type of experience with waitress service. Went for breakfast and ate a hearty burrito while hubby got huevos rancheros and pork chops - more than we would get if we just did take out. Super nice waitress, and very clean !“

“Been eating there 25 years! Some of the same servers are still there much respect for this place always done me right and the food is delicious in the drinks are amazing!“

“Out experience at Cafe Rio has been truly amazing. We went in for the first time and were greeted warmly by Victoria as she helped us understand the menu. When we were confused on the 2 for 25 Jazmyn helped us get the app to redeem the coupon and waited patiently as we signed up. Since then we have returned many times and both Victoria and Jazmyn are always excited to see us and provide top teir service. Because of these two wonderful employees Cafe Rio in Glendale has earned life long customers. Also the food is 10/10.“

“Latin queer club open until 4am? I love this place! Don't be surprised if you're in the bathroom and they're banging on the stall doors... half the patrons are straight/cis. Which makes the place feel far less gay. Wish it had a food truck outside and more gay events. This place can get packed after 2am, even on weekdays.“

“Visiting the area from east coast for Father’s Day. My son referred me here and it was awesome! We sat at the bar and got to watch all the meals be prepared for the whole restaurant, and all the cocktails. The bar staff (Ryan, Jorge, Park, and the beautiful lady with mermaid hair), were all so wonderful to enjoy while we there. Entertaining, wonderful food, and expert cocktails. Bathrooms were clean, well appointed, and the entire decor was welcoming.“

“Oh my wowza!!! Alma Fonda fina did not disappoint.
WARNING: If you don't like spicy food, this is probably not the spot. I however, love spicy food.
My partners’ birthday was in a week and we got a spontaneous reservation next day to go! We said, heck why not and went. We did have to wait 20mins for our table after our reservation time, but service recovery was an instant fix as when we were sat, the host said “First round of drinks or apps on me, apologies for the wait.” Instantly, no hesitation or deliberation. Just a focus on preserving the guest experience. As a restaurant manager myself, astounding!

The food did not disappoint either, in fact it was phenomenal. The sweet potato was one of the best bites! The scallop, so good! They know their way around fish!!! The bean burrito was the only dish we ordered that I would pass on going forward. If you were considering it, go! Our server was really knowledgable, worked around difficult allergens, tossed in recommendations, and even encouraged us to check out Mezcaleria Alma. We’ll be back!“

“Ivy is the most amazing server ever ! She was prompt and great through our whole conversation! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place is great! Our group got a variety of meals and they were all delicious; our two picky children also loved their fajita meal. All the staff are very kind, too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We absolutely love Luchador Tacos & More! Food is so delicious. Happy hour is the best. The churro dessert put us in a food coma. Perfection!“

“Best green chile on the planet! Try the chile relleno burrito smothered in green chile. Your life will never be the same.“

“I had the duck taco and it was delicious and I also had their Mexican chocolate ice cream. it was so good. my husband had a Cornish hen in a mole sauce and it was delicious. we definitely enjoyed The ambiance as well.“

“My husband and I have driven past this place several times and somehow overlooked it. Saw some reviews and thought we'd give it a try. Super impressed. Our waiter was so personable, the food was so yummy and so were the house margaritas. The latter are made from scratch and you can tell. The atmosphere is what I'd call basic but what impressed me was the cleanliness. The space was spotless. We'll definitely be back.“

“Super Rico todo y hasta regalaron Los refrescos😋“

“Visited encanto from Houston Tx. 2 days ago. Highly recommend. The whole staff was very welcoming, drinks and food was great. Atmosphere was also great“

“Amazing tacos. 10/10 recommend.“

“sylvia the owner knows mexican food better than all of colorado, with a mezcal bar that is not easy to find - this place is great for tourists and native mexicans will agree - adelita's is the best food and best bar menu in all of denver, plus the owner is a really great friend to my community and has donated a lot of food to support my loved ones networks . I recommend this restaurant for it's flawless history, the atmosphere, and the large authentic menu which can be previewed online“

“Best Mexican food in Colorado, and some of the most friendliest people“

“The food is so yummy!! The staff incredible!! We will definitely be back“

“Another great visit to Cencalli! The new trio dip - queso, beans and guacamole, with chips and their signature salsas - delicious. Also tried the posole flight… red, white and green, loved all 3. Great burrito and margaritas too. We took home a red and green tamale. They were delicious. We plan to pre-order them for the holidays!“

“This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in Denver, I’ve been going here for a year and never once had an issue, food is always good, and I have order soups, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, combinations, I dine in and order to go! You will not be disappointed“

“Service was good and drinks were delish. When we booked the manager who took the reservation was incredibly kind and professional. Unfortunately the space does not have decent vegetarian options. Would be back for drinks and chips but not for a meal.“

“Outstanding customer service and even better food!! Love this place!! ❤️🌮🌶️“

“Best Quesabirria! 🌮

Good vibes 😎

The horchata is a bit muddy, needs strained at least once IMO.

Great spot to grab authentic Mexican food and delicious drinks! 🍹“

“Beautiful, intimate ambiance. Drinks were all great. Al pastor tacos are the best I've had in Denver, hands down. Menu's elevated but you can get tacos from the food truck outside. Staff was super friendly, especially bartender Manny, really cool guy. Great vibe overall!“

“Nuestra primera vez comprando y la verdad que nos encantó todo 🤤 y esas al pastor fríes OMG🤤 todo muy delicioso , les doy 10 de 10 . Súper recomendados 👍🏻“

“Shout Out to Supreme Chicken on Colfax! Today I stopped in for lunch for the 2nd time and met Ricardo and his wife Rosa and their brother Marco. Family owned and so delicious - you must try or even order for take out. We ate in and Ricardo said business is ok and can't wait to open the patio! Remember this patio from previous restaurants, Solena, Firefly? I ordered the Burrito de Birria and one of the best burritos I have ever tasted! I told Ricardo I would post and he shared: Oh Sandra, we have Happy Hour everyday from 3 to 6pm and Taco Tuesdays! :) Here's the info: 5410 E. Colfax Ave (Grape) and 303.955.7367.“

“Unbelievable food! Amber was so helpful and service was so fast! If we lived close we would be back all the time! The Crunchwrap, Birria queso tacos, chips and salsa and guac, everything we had was incredible! 12/10 recommend!“

“We were gifted dinner tonight from Cocinita Mexicana and everything from the delivery, presentation and incredible food exceeded our expectations! Thank you. We will return again and again!“

“The food was good and the waitress we had was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice. Plus it's clean. The only thing that bothered me was that a waitress we had trouble with before kept walking by our table making faces. She needs help.“

“Best tacos HANDS DOWN. The hot sauce is everything, fresh agua Fresca and horchata. We drive from NOCO just to eat here. Staff is super friendly and amazing“

“Muy rica la comida 😋y el servicio excelente 💯 recomendado 👌“

“Was looking for a quick bite to eat after attending an event at National Western and found Taco Uprising while searching maps, saw the 4.8 stars and figured we'd give it a try. I had 2 Birria tacos and one Pollo verde, they were some of the best tacos I've ever had. My partner had the cheese quesadilla, and my friend had 3 fried chicken tacos and they all said they were amazing as well! Walking back to the car I told my partner I already wanted to go back for more birria it was so good!“

“Ate at the 20th for the first time in eons. Still the absolute best chicken fried steak in Colorado! I’ll be back soon! Best part of our weekend!“

“I spent my teens and twenties eating Sonoran Mexican food in South Tucson, and after moving back to Denver, I eventually gave up trying to find anything that came close. Nothing ever had that authentic flavor I grew up with.

Then I found this place.

From the moment the chips and salsa hit the table, I knew I was in for something special. I ordered the cheese and onion enchiladas, and they were everything I had been craving. The red enchilada sauce is the star of the meal—deep, rich, smoky, and packed with incredible flavor. It’s clearly made with care and tastes like the kind of authentic sauce that’s been perfected over generations. I could honestly eat it by the spoonful.

Paired with authentic rice and beans, this meal instantly took me back to South Tucson. If you’ve been searching for real Sonoran-style Mexican food, this is it. I couldn’t be happier to have finally found a place that feels like home.“

“It’s our new go to down in Denver! The food is great! We loved the salsa! Great tasting rice and all of the food! Music plays and is a popular selection of songs. The service is phenomenal!!!“

“First time in!! Love this place“

“This is my second time here. The staff or possibly owners who run the restaurant are attentive, friendly, and polite. The Beef stew was amazing! And the flavor was consistent from my first visit.“

“delicious food, you will not want to miss out.“

“My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! Guadalajara style authentic cuisine, im always excited for!! Food is ALWAYS fresh, made from scratch, and full of flavor! The complimentary 4 SALSAS are another factor that makes them stand out!! Scratch made tortillas!!“

“Friendly customer service, clean inside and outside, great food and good prices!“

“I've been going here for years but the service I will say has gone downhill. They don't get orders right and gaslight you when you tell them different. Food is decent but for the quality of service you can go anywhere else in the city. They were so disrespectful I threw my food in the trash.“

“Just had some truly amazing tacos! I’ll be a regular for sure!“

“Damn these are good tacos. Today just Al pastor and nopales and they were both delicious. So rare to see a taco stand have vegetarian and vegan taco option
Very flavorful
Gonna try to eat the whole menu!
Cash only“

“We held our office Christmas party at El Jefe Restaurant in Denver this year in their "private" dining area. It was absolutely wonderful and all of our employees really enjoyed it! Jessie was so easy to work with in making the arrangements. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable and they gave us a lot of extras that made the whole experience fantastic! I would highly recommend booking a holiday or special event party at El Jefe, your guests will rave about your choice! Definitely 5 Stars!! Lorie Cramer, Ofc. Mngr., Extra Building Materials, Denver, CO“

“Began ordering from here since Tamale Kitchen in Northglenn cant get anything right. So far so good. Not a fan of the beans cuz they taste canned but the tamales and cheese enchiladas are yummy“

“Excelente servicio, menú variado, definitivamente Les doy un rotundo y soberano 100!“

“I love this place. Its so much better than Chipotle & Moe’s. The food tastes authentic/real. Its very reasonable prices. The guacamole is great. They have red & green jalapeño sauce. You can get red peppers & onions, green peppers & onions or both. The bar is very laid back. You can usually catch young people shooting the breeze or watching sports. The place is never packed but never empty. The staff is super friendly humble kind. They have an outdoor seating area at the one that I went to. Plenty of parking. I’m not so hot on trivia or drag queens. But its a very comfortable laid back environment. Safe for people of all ages. I usually get the quesadilla and I’m coming here from now on instead of Chipotle.“

“Little George's catered the food for a party we hosted recently, and everything from the existing planning to the taste and quality of the food we served was outstanding. Marlene was very helpful and invited us to a tasting where we gladly used her expertise to plan the menu for 70 people. Delivery and set up went smoothly and our guests raved about the quality and variety of items we had on the buffet. If you are planning an event with Mexican food, I can highly recommend Little George's as the caterer!“