Denver and Boulder are chock-full of great Mexican food; whether you’re a fan of Den-Mex, Tex-Mex or plain old Mex-Mex, there are plenty of places to get your taco-and-smothered-burritos fix. But New Mex? There aren’t many places in town specializing in the fusion of Native American, Spanish and Mexican cuisine that’s found in New Mexico. […]
Southwestern in Denver
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A meal at Kachina, which opened in the Westin Westminster in the fall of 2012, is supposed to be “a magical trip through the Southwest,” according to its menu. The dining room is separated from the exhibition kitchen by a partition of pueblo-style niches; the space is lovely, if overdone. The menu needs some editing, […]
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Matt Chandra and Ben Jacobs are behind Denver’s only American Indian-owned and -operated restaurant. They were inspired to open the fast-casual restaurant by Grayhorse: An American Indian Eatery, which was established in 1989 by the Jacobs family. Tocabe made its debut in 2008 and since then has continued to serve an affordable menu of salads, […]
A bit of New Mexico in Colorado, Little Anita’s is run by an Albuquerque family with a 30-year history in the restaurant business. The red and green chiles are multi-layered and flavorful, and the food features plenty of Southwestern touches, such as blue corn in the enchiladas and a roster of stuffed sopaipillas. The carne […]
This legendary and well-loved New Mexican (not Mexican) joint has received national acclaim, and that’s because chile man Jack Martinez knows what his customers want. First, there’s the good, honest New Mexico-style green chile he’s been dishing up since his days as a chile importer. Then there’s the succulent shrimp, juicy chicken and exceptionally potent […]
A bit of New Mexico in a strip mall, Little Anita’s is run by an Albuquerque family with a 30-year history in the restaurant business. The space is small and only offers counter service, but both the red and green chiles are multi-layered and flavorful, and the food features plenty of Southwestern touches, such as […]
All the pieces come together in kitchen at Julia Blackbird’s. Although the dining room looks like something concocted by the Santa Fe tourism board, the menu offers very genuine fare. This is classic, homegrown New Mexican comfort food, everything from simple burritos and calabacitas to an excellent posole, grilled elote, fideo and rellenos (fried hard, […]
Still looking like the beautiful place of worship it once was, the Old Stone Church continues to be a mecca for some kind of reverence or another, whether your particular religion be food or wine. The serene, elegant restaurant offers just the kind of joyous occasion that takes the edge off the stresses of the […]
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Sometimes you want to get away from it all, but you don’t feel like braving I-70 for hours. Head up the hill instead to Table Mountain, an adorable Southwestern inn that’s also a smart choice for a great meal. The kitchen puts out superb Southwestern-focused cuisine and then follows it up with wonderful desserts, like […]
This South Pearl landmark looks like a cross between Cheers and a location for Friends, but it serves swell bar burgers, nachos and other grill standards. The international beer list is overwhelming, the atmosphere unassuming and friendly, and the secluded patio a great summer hideaway.