If you are looking for either a delicious handheld or smothered burrito, there is no better place to be than the Centennial State, which specializes in all things Colo-Mex! While nearly every mom and pop place you visit is guaranteed to be good, we cannot help but gush when one of our local restaurants receives national recognition, which is exactly what happened with the burritos from El Taco de Mexico in Colorado:

Located in the heart of Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District is El Taco de Mexico.

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Opened in 1985, El Taco de Mexico is both family-owned and operated, which - in addition to its delicious food - has helped the restaurant remain so popular over the last 35+ years! 

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Known throughout the Front Range as THE place for authentic Mexican food, El Taco de Mexico just received some well-deserved national recognition as well, via the prestigious James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award. 

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As per the James Beard Foundation, each recipient of America’s Classics Award is distinguished “by their timeless appeal, they serve quality food that reflects the character of their communities,” going on to guarantee “a warm welcome, and deeply satisfying food.”

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What makes El Taco de Mexico stand out from other Centennial State restaurants? It is thanks to its fresh and super flavorful menu, which consists of everything from chimichangas to enchiladas, chile rellenos, and tamales.

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Do you crave the best burrito of your life? You WILL find it at El Taco de Mexico! 

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To learn more about this award-winning restaurant, be sure to like El Taco de Mexico on Facebook.

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El Taco de Mexico is open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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What is your favorite thing to get at El Taco de Mexico? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite Centennial State Mexican restaurants, check out these 12 Restaurants In Colorado To Get Mexican Food That Will Blow Your Mind.

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Address: 714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Located in the heart of Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District is El Taco de Mexico.

TripAdvisor/Newsdork

Opened in 1985, El Taco de Mexico is both family-owned and operated, which - in addition to its delicious food - has helped the restaurant remain so popular over the last 35+ years! 

El Taco De Mexico Facebook

Known throughout the Front Range as THE place for authentic Mexican food, El Taco de Mexico just received some well-deserved national recognition as well, via the prestigious James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award. 

El Taco De Mexico Facebook

As per the James Beard Foundation, each recipient of America’s Classics Award is distinguished “by their timeless appeal, they serve quality food that reflects the character of their communities,” going on to guarantee “a warm welcome, and deeply satisfying food.”

TripAdvisor/Christian M

What makes El Taco de Mexico stand out from other Centennial State restaurants? It is thanks to its fresh and super flavorful menu, which consists of everything from chimichangas to enchiladas, chile rellenos, and tamales.

Google/Alexis Chavez

Do you crave the best burrito of your life? You WILL find it at El Taco de Mexico! 

Google/Justin LeGrand

To learn more about this award-winning restaurant, be sure to like El Taco de Mexico on Facebook.

Google/marina ribes-martin

El Taco de Mexico is open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Google/Steve Bears

What is your favorite thing to get at El Taco de Mexico? Let us know in the comments! For even more of our favorite Centennial State Mexican restaurants, check out these 12 Restaurants In Colorado To Get Mexican Food That Will Blow Your Mind.

TripAdvisor/Newsdork

El Taco De Mexico Facebook

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Google/Alexis Chavez

Google/Justin LeGrand

Google/marina ribes-martin

Google/Steve Bears