Lucina
In March 2022, Create Kitchen & Bar co-owners Erasmo "Ras" Casiano and Diego Coconati opened this Latin eatery that specializes in the food the two were raised on — which includes dishes inspired by Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Miami. Named for Casiano's mother, the restaurant is a labor of love, with a bright and airy decor and a menu that includes an ever-changing paella available on Fridays and Saturdays.
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2245 Kearney St., Denver, 80207