Denver, CO
Best Mexican in Denver.
Harry's top 10 Mexican spots in Denver score 82–88 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
Tacos are a delivery system for flavour, not a vehicle for cheese. Harry cares about the masa, the carne, whether the salsa verde was made today. He is not interested in nachos, guacamole by the tableside, or anything served in a novelty bowl.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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La Sabrosita
mexican
3215 Denargo St, Denver
4.8 across 182 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
88
Worth It
79
Taqueria La Familia
mexican
2642 W 32nd Ave, Denver
4.7 across 996 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; compact, down-to-earth fixture cooking up tacos, breakfast specials & other classic….
$
Harry
86
Worth It
80
Tacos Sarabia
mexican
Joliet St and, E 56th Ave
4.9 across 710 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
Taco Uprising
mexican · brunch
2849 Welton St, Denver
4.7 across 502 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
84
Worth It
77
Tacos Joe
mexican
Denver, CO 80202
4.8 across 142 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
84
Worth It
77
Chivis Tacos
mexican
2101 E Colfax Ave, Denver
4.7 across 725 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
Xiquita Restaurant and Bar - Denver, CO
mexican
500 E 19th Ave, Denver
4.7 across 406 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Denver (2026)).
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
mexican · taco
2233 Larimer St, Denver
4.4 across 1.6k Google reviews; named by Eater 38 and Michelin Guide.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
82
Worth It
76
Luchador Taco & More
mexican · peruvian
2030 E 28th Ave, Denver
4.9 across 250 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Denver (2026)).
Caveat: A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
Tacos la Comarca
mexican
2120 S Holly St, Denver
4.7 across 403 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
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Questions Harry gets about Mexican in Denver
- What is the best Mexican restaurant in Denver?
- La Sabrosita tops Harry's Mexican list for Denver right now, with a Harry Score of 88/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score Mexican restaurants in Denver?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap Mexican restaurants in Denver to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Denver on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.