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Taco de Mexico

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2011

    Denver's ten best green chiles

    If you were born and raised in Denver, you are, by default, a green chile geek. And for those of you who popped out elsewhere (New Mexico notwithstanding), and simply don't get why we're so besotted with suffocating our burritos, enchiladas, rellenos and French fries with verde, we can only assume y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Round two with Brandon Foster, exec chef of Vesta Dipping Grill: The cheeseburger Big Bite from 7-Eleven rules

    Lori Midson​ Brandon Foster Vesta Dipping Grill 1822 Blake Street 303-296-1970 www.vestagrill.com This is part two of my interview with Brandon Foster, executive chef of Vesta Dipping Grill. Part one of my interview with Foster ran yesterday. Favorite restaurant in America: Chez Panisse. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    El Chile Rojo will be replaced by a sushi spot on Santa Fe Drive

    ​Talk about a sign of the times: El Chile Rojo has closed at 801 Santa Fe Drive, with a sign in the window announcing "Japanese sushi restaurant coming soon." Back in December 2008, when United Airlines' Hemispheres magazine devoted its "Three Perfect Days" feature to Denver, most of the rest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Readers: There's a hell of a lot of talk about El Diablo

    Mark Manger​El Diablo, which won our Best New Bar award in the Best of Denver 2011 and is reviewed this week in Cafe, turns one this month. It's been busy from the start -- and that's both good and bad news, according to Angel Hernandez. as good as this place may be, it saddens me that it is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2011

    Calling all sinners: Five Denver restaurants where you must eat before the world ends tomorrow

    ​Even if you haven't come up for air this week, we assume you've still heard the farcical prediction by crazy Christian radio host Harold Camping -- namely that tomorrow is doomsday (some call if heaven) for at least 200 million of us. God forbid, it could be you! Or worse, me (although I'm in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Some like it hot! Diego's and El Taco de Mexico win the Cinco de Mayo green chile contest

    El Taco de Mexico, still a winner.​Some like it hot! The festivities at this past weekend's Cinco de Mayo festival in Civic Center Park included the fourth annual green chile contest. And the winner's are: Judges' awards: First place: El Taco de Mexico Second place: La Noria Carneceria Thir ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating...green chile?

    Lori Midson​ Smother love: It's easy being green in Denver in September and October, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating...green chile?

    Lori Midson​Smother love: It's easy being green in Denver in September and October, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating...green chile?

    Lori Midson​Smother love: It's easy being green in Denver in September and October, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Caf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating...green chile?

    Lori Midson​Smother love: It's easy being green in Denver in September, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe Society wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating...green chile?

    Lori Midson​Smother love: It's easy being green in Denver in September, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe Society wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2010

    Chef Dylan Moore on fish sauce, the Taco Nazis and effing up snapper Veracruz

    Lori Midson Dylan Moore, executive chef of Deluxe, Delite, Deluxe Burger and food slinger of the Little Orange Rocket​ Dylan Moore Deluxe 30 South Broadway 303-722-1550 Delite 32 South Broadway 303-722-1278 Deluxe Burger 5325 East Colfax Avenue 303-333-5683 This is part one of Lori Midson's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Guess where I'm eating?

    Lori Midson ​ Yesterday, to celebrate Mother's Day, I inhaled a green chile-cloaked breakfast burrito from El Taco de Mexico and then spent the afternoon sunning myself on another restaurant patio with a margarita, chips and salsa, guacamole and a plate of blue corn-fried oysters that go for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Pork knuckle sandwich from the Highland Tavern

    Lori Midson ​Best of Denver 2010 was released April 1, but Cafe Society is still counting down, in no particular order, our 100 favorite dishes. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Who has the best green chile in Denver? El Taco de Mexico

    ​Green chile could well be this state's major contribution to the culinary canon. Unlike the stew of green chiles, and sometimes just green chiles, served in New Mexico, Denver's various green chiles can feature pork, tomatoes, even beans. We thought we'd tried them all (and loved most of them ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Lap dogs from Interstate Kitchen & Bar

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Double chocolate pudding from LoHi Steakbar

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Tortilla soup from the Pioneer

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Samosas from Vesta Dipping Grill

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Aguas Frescas from El Taco Veloz

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken and poblano crepes from Chili Verde

    Lori Midson ​As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com.

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Part two: Chef and Tell with Brian Laird of Barolo Grill

    Lori MidsonBrian Laird, executive chef of Barolo Grill​This is part two of my interview with Brian Laird, exec chef of Barolo Grill. You can read part one of my interview with Laird here. Best food city in America: San Francisco. It's all about what I love most: fresh ingredients, seafood, f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Chef and Tell with Brian Laird of Barolo Grill

    Lori MidsonAll fired up: executive chef Brian Laird of Barolo Grill ​"It was a step off the cliff for sure, but at the same time, I just knew that I was a good fit for the job," says Brian Laird of Barolo Grill, the Northern Italian restaurant whose kitchen Laird has cooked in for the past twe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    Cafe Society: Week in review

    Lori MidsonLobby American Grille opened to big crowds on Friday, September 25.​ What you might have missed this week on Cafe Society while getting your free jolt of instant java at Starbucks: A second outpost of Toast, the kick-ass pancake palace, took up residence in the former Village Inn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Cafe Society: Week in review

    What you might have missed this week while chowing on some Nut Poppers...Green chile mania!  Jason ranked the top ten green chile joints in Denver, and even got some input on the best vegetarian versions.  We pitted El Taco de Mexico's chile against Santiago's and found a surprise victor.W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Guess where I'm eating?

    Lori Midson​It's only Tuesday, and already we've seen a green chile smackdown between El Taco de Mexico and Santiago's and a shout-out to all you vegheads for meatless verde recommendations that won't make the PETA terrorists people pissed. And now, strictly by coincidence, comes the above photo o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Green Chile Smackdown! El Taco de Mexico v. Santiago's

    The green chile at Santiago's is unmistakably orange.​Since listing our top-ten green chile places last week, we've been swimming in the stuff, comparing this taste to that, defending our picks, revisiting our favorites and finally conducting a green chile smackdown. And it kills me to admi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    The List: Denver's top ten green chile spots

    ​One of my first columns was about the way green chile changes on the way from southern New Mexico to Denver -- from the pure verde kick in Hatch to the thin, soupy sauce of Albuquerque, and the steady thickening as you travel north along the green chile trail until you reach the gelatinous go ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, July 14 edition

    Photo by David BarberJohn Baxter and Matty Clark play skins and skins. In the flesh. Today in Backbeat Online: • Westword Music Showcase Awards Wrap Up. • Q&A with Asher Roth. • Deejay Diabolic competing to spin at Lollapalooza. • Fake Problems cancels Larimer Lounge date. • Tickle Me Pi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Interstate Kitchen & Bar gears up to gas up the Golden Triangle

    First, El Taco de Mexico spruces up its digs with a new patio, and now, two blocks up the street at 901 West Tenth Avenue, brothers Aaron and Andre Lobato and their good friend Joseph Newman are turning the former Santa Fe Tequila Company space, which dried up late last year, into an ass-kickin', fo ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 9, 2009

    Mikuni makes sushi for the masses

    First, El Taco de Mexico spruces up its digs with a new patio, and now, two blocks up the street at 901 West Tenth Avenue, brothers Aaron and Andre Lobato and their good friend Joseph Newman are turning the former Santa Fe Tequila Company space, which dried up late last year, into an ass-kickin', fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2009

    Culinary memo to IACP conference-goers: Eat ethnic

    El Taco de MexicoBetween April 1 and 4, more than 700 professional foodniks -- writers, editors, columnists and critics, culinary directors, cookbook authors, food stylists, recipe developers, nutrition experts and food and restaurant PR flacks -- are expected to share in a little culinary cam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008
  • Dining

    July 3, 2008

    El Noa Noa

    Order in the courtyard.

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2008

    2005 Best of Denver Winners

    How does a city change in four years? A look at Westword's twenty-second Best Of Denver awards, bestowed in 2005, give a sense. We called Devil's Food Bakery the Best Waffle joint, "a dangerous place firmly dedicated to helping those with a weakness for the venal wrongs of gluttony to pave their w ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 27, 2005

    Lost in Translation

    Milagro Taco Bar is far from the talk of the town.

  • Food & Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Best Hangover Breakfast

    El Taco de México

  • Food & Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Best Burrito

    El Taco de México

  • Food & Drink

    March 25, 2004

    Best Menudo

    El Taco de México

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004
  • Dining

    January 15, 2004

    Bite Me

    Brain Drain

  • Food & Drink

    March 27, 2003
  • Food & Drink

    March 27, 2003

    Best Mexican Mexican

    El Taco de México

  • News

    October 3, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of October 3, 2002

  • Dining

    September 26, 2002

    Small Bites

    Pico de Gallo

  • Dining

    September 26, 2002

    The Brains of the Operation

    El Taco de México goes to the head of the class.

  • Food & Drink

    March 29, 2001

    Best Original Big Burrito

    El Taco de Mexico

  • Dining

    January 27, 2000

    South of the Border Patrol

    Taking a taco tour of Denver.

  • Dining

    January 20, 2000

    Check, Please!

    Give our food critic something to chew on.

  • News

    March 12, 1998

    Artsbeat

    Give our food critic something to chew on.

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