"Our grandfather's vision was to operate an affordable Mexican food restaurant, offering one of the first carry-out options in Denver," reads the closure announcement. "In the 1970s, Taco House boasted eleven locations in the metro area." Only one other family-owned spot remains, at 1335 Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, which will remain open "for the foreseeable future."
There's also a Taco House in Littleton; it's under separate ownership, but notes: "We’re all in the same boat and why I always insist that we support local small businesses. We have a meeting at the end of the month to figure everything out."
In the meantime, regulars shared memories of the original Taco House on the Westword Facebook page. Says Marie:
End of an era.Adds Sharon:
I have been going there for 49 years and would still be going there if they would stay open.Laments Ryan:
Dammit, all I wanted to do was take a first date there. Never found that special one in time.Responds Lukario:
It reminds me of my ex, so I'm not going to miss it, just like her.Recalls Maggie:
I ate there almost every Friday night as a kid. The Dinner #4 was $1.25 for three cheese enchiladas and three tostadas - guacamole, bean, queso. They had the hot sauce in small jars and it was GOOD!Replies Shirlee:
This place was yummy, although they changed almost fifteen years ago and the food wasn't as authentic.Adds Antonio:
It's about time! Cheap garbage.
Says Scott:
Oh, noooo. I worked at the one on Havana in Aurora. I loved the food!!!Adds Cindy:
I still go to the one in Littleton. Number 4 with onions!! It’s the best, not as cheap as it used to be, but I still love it!!Recalls Kimberlee:
We used to go to the one on West Colfax for a Burrada. We ate there because it was cheap for teenagers.Concludes Brent:
They are killing everything I grew up with and they don't care about my neighborhood. I have eaten at this restaurant since I was a young boy.Have you been to this Taco House? What did you think? What's your go-to spot for tacos? Post a comment or share your thoughts at [email protected].
