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Jalisco

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Yuri Kato talks Tequila Corrido, the "whiskey-drinker's tequila"

    "Corrido," explains Yuri Kato, the director of Tequila Corrido, "is a type of music associated with the tequila smugglers of the border region. It's romantic and story-telling." And it's also the name of a highland-region tequila that launched two years ago in Arizona but, thanks to Kato, is startin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Denver's ten best nachos

    Whether our team makes it or not, Super Bowl weekend is always a wonderful time of year. Mostly because it's an excuse to daytime drink on a Sunday while we munch down truly impressive quantities of bar snacks, which vastly enhances our viewing pleasure. The festivities wouldn't be complete, either, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Denver's ten best brunches

    Lori MidsonThe pancake flight at Snooze.​We're suckers for a good brunch, that long, leisurely meal that usually involves copious amounts of food and hangover-killing cures -- or enough daytime drinking to get a start on the next day's hangover. Many restaurants try to lure the brunch bunch, b ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 22, 2011

    Los Farolitos does Denver's best birria

    Lori MidsonThe pancake flight at Snooze.​We're suckers for a good brunch, that long, leisurely meal that usually involves copious amounts of food and hangover-killing cures -- or enough daytime drinking to get a start on the next day's hangover. Many restaurants try to lure the brunch bunch, b ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 22, 2011
  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Photos: El Olvido

    Mark MangerCarne en su jugo in the bottom right corner with accoutrements.​For this week's review, I visited El Olvido, a five-month-old restaurant on South Broadway that owner Jorge Pingarron calls "Mexican, but not Mexican." By that he means not Colorado Mexican, because his place specialize ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Denver's five best chips and salsa

    Lori MidsonThe salsa bar at Taqueria Chely's.​Our feelings for the magical pairing of chips and salsa extend beyond just casual flirtation. We love them deeply. In fact, we're pretty sure we could live on chips and salsa alone if we had to, and at many restaurants in this city, we'll gladly sk ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2011

    Why do Mexicans hate Landon Donovan?

    Lori MidsonThe salsa bar at Taqueria Chely's.​Our feelings for the magical pairing of chips and salsa extend beyond just casual flirtation. We love them deeply. In fact, we're pretty sure we could live on chips and salsa alone if we had to, and at many restaurants in this city, we'll gladly sk ... More >>

  • News

    June 16, 2011

    How do I get my dad to handle my dating a Mexican?

    Lori MidsonThe salsa bar at Taqueria Chely's.​Our feelings for the magical pairing of chips and salsa extend beyond just casual flirtation. We love them deeply. In fact, we're pretty sure we could live on chips and salsa alone if we had to, and at many restaurants in this city, we'll gladly sk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Hangover cure: The michelada

    Esquire​Feeling a little woozy from celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Perhaps you'd like to continue your Mexican-themed festivities and cure your hangover in a traditional way: sucking down a michelada.

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Who's more Mexican: a gabacho in Culiacan, or a pocho in Denver?

    Esquire​Feeling a little woozy from celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Perhaps you'd like to continue your Mexican-themed festivities and cure your hangover in a traditional way: sucking down a michelada.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Las Hamburguesas flips mega-burgers in the kitchen of Valverde Country Club

    Lori Midson​If you've ever been to the Valverde Country Club, a somewhat unsavory bar at 1319 West Alameda Avenue, then you know that the country club moniker is a little like comparing Fritos to foie gras. Still, the beers are ultra-cheap, the clientele, animated (to say the least), and now ... More >>

  • News

    February 3, 2011

    Mariachi has its origins in Jalisco

    Lori Midson​If you've ever been to the Valverde Country Club, a somewhat unsavory bar at 1319 West Alameda Avenue, then you know that the country club moniker is a little like comparing Fritos to foie gras. Still, the beers are ultra-cheap, the clientele, animated (to say the least), and now ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Highlands Mommies: Their picks for best food, shops, yoga studios in northwest Denver

    ​ Much fuss has been made about the Highlands Mommies' relationships to local businesses, as is evident in the comments on our cover story, "The Mommies." Here's a juicy one: The Highland Mommies are run by a self-possessed cadre of mean girls who finally have a voice after what surely were u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Highlands Mommies pick the best restaurants in northwest Denver; do you agree with them?

    ​Every year, Westword publishes a little guide called the "Best Of Denver," wherein our writers rank the city's best stuff, including food. Last year, the Highlands Mommies -- the formidable northwest Denver parents group profiled in our cover story, "The Mommies" -- did their own "Best Of" fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    Tonight: A Taste of Mexico at Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace

    Head south of the border by heading north to Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace, 950 Pearl Street in Boulder, which will present a Taste of Mexico at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The menu is inspired by famous dishes of Jalisco, and they're paired with Avery brews. Dinner is $35; for more details, call ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Deals for Scorpios, Grapes to Grad and more

    ​This week -- through Saturday, November 20 -- Scorpios drink free at miniBAR, 222 Columbine Street (303-668-4064 or visit www.minibardenver.com), from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.; there will also be music, food and drink specials. You'll find many more deals and events taking place this week in our culi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    A tequila-hazed food-porn pictorial from last night's dinner at Colt & Gray

    ​Until recently, Olmeca Altos, a 100 percent blue agave tequila from the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico, had only been available outside of the United States, but in July of this year, the double-distilled agave juice was introduced stateside -- specifically in Chicago and Denver -- and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    Ask the bartender: a spirited discussion of mezcal

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour -- both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • News

    September 16, 2010

    Do I have the right to ask my employees to only speak English at work?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour -- both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    Is the number of Mexican Mormons growing?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour -- both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • News

    June 24, 2010

    Why do Mexicans want to red-card Landon Donvan?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour -- both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • News

    November 26, 2009

    Who'd want to live in Mexico when you can live in Denver?

    ​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour -- both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    151 days of tequila kicks off Sunday at Zolo Southwestern Grill

    ​If you're a tequila imbiber, boy do we have a dealio for you. Beginning Sunday, November 1, Zolo Southwestern Grill in Boulder, 2525 Arapahoe, is unleashing its love for tequila, a party that will continue for the next 151 days (until March 31), which is the same number of tequilas that Zolo ... More >>

  • News

    September 17, 2009

    What will La Reconquista look like?

    ​If you're a tequila imbiber, boy do we have a dealio for you. Beginning Sunday, November 1, Zolo Southwestern Grill in Boulder, 2525 Arapahoe, is unleashing its love for tequila, a party that will continue for the next 151 days (until March 31), which is the same number of tequilas that Zolo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Our Weekly Bread: Las Tortas

    ​The sandwich: Jalisco Torta What's on it: Marinated steak and chicken, beans, cheese, mayonnaise, avocado, tomato and onions Where to get it: Las Tortas (5307 Leetsdale Drive, 720-379-7269) How much: $6.99 There's an old Mexican adage that, when translated, reads: Ain't nothing about a sandw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Former Machine Gun Blues frontman's luchador debut Saturday, June 27

    You're looking at the first image of Wall Street -- the ref-bribing, match-fixing, gabacho jerkoff alter ego of former Machine Gun Blues frontman Aaron Collins. As reported here not so long ago (see the original blog here), Collins has turned his years of of experience abusing his body to a new caus ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 26, 2009

    La Torta is the king of tortas

    You're looking at the first image of Wall Street -- the ref-bribing, match-fixing, gabacho jerkoff alter ego of former Machine Gun Blues frontman Aaron Collins. As reported here not so long ago (see the original blog here), Collins has turned his years of of experience abusing his body to a new caus ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Crossing Cultures

    Longmont’s annual Day of the Dead contains art from south of the border.

  • Dining

    August 28, 2008

    Benny's from heaven

    Longmont’s annual Day of the Dead contains art from south of the border.

  • Dining

    August 28, 2008

    Tacos Jalisco serves Southern comfort, Mexican style -- and free chips

    Longmont’s annual Day of the Dead contains art from south of the border.

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2008

    Tacos Jalisco offers true southern comfort

    Longmont’s annual Day of the Dead contains art from south of the border.

  • Dining

    May 15, 2008
  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008

    Little Flowers

    Papier-mâché is helping change lives.

  • News

    June 7, 2007

    Muy Caliente Summer Edición

    The double standard, Mexican style.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2007

    Denver Restaurant Week: Duo

    The double standard, Mexican style.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2007

    Denver Restaurant Week: Duo

    The double standard, Mexican style.

  • Calendar

    September 29, 2005

    ¡Anda, Muchachos!

    Chivas USA is back in Colorado.

  • News

    July 7, 2005

    What's So Funny

    Chivas USA is back in Colorado.

  • Dining

    February 17, 2005

    Bite Me

    What's Up?

  • Dining

    September 2, 2004

    Bite Me

    Sean and Heard

  • Dining

    September 25, 2003

    Bite Me

    Second Helpings

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2003

    Fantasy Rules

    The Opus festival travels through time.

  • Dining

    November 21, 2002

    Consumed

    No Way, Jose

  • Dining

    July 4, 2002

    The Bite

    Markets mark the spots in Vail Valley and beyond.

  • News

    November 9, 2000

    Park Place

    All work and no play made Bernabe Franco an unknown hero.

  • Dining

    January 27, 2000

    South of the Border Patrol

    Taking a taco tour of Denver.

  • Dining

    November 4, 1999

    Service With a Frown

    Denver doesn't hold a monopoly on treating diners badly.

  • Dining

    August 19, 1999

    Wasting Away in Margaritaville

    Mexican food for remedial and advanced eaters.

  • Calendar

    June 17, 1999

    She Sings for Their Supper

    Mexican food for remedial and advanced eaters.

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