Danielle Lirette
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Latin American cuisine is big business in Denver right now, from regional Mexican dishes that are new to town to the tastes of Peru, Cuba, Puerto Rico and beyond. Even Tex-Mex and Southwestern cooking are making a comeback. Here are our ten most recent stories about restaurants serving up Latin American flavors, along with links to our original coverage. Chef Jesse Vega – and the “Hot” sign behind him – will still be there when Central Bistro reopens as Candela Latin Kitchen. Danielle Lirette
Central Bistro Will Close This Weekend, Reopen as Candela Latin Kitchen La Chupaflor will open next door to Palenque and share a patio; the finished mural will depict hummingbirds and agave plants. Mark Antonation
We’re aiming to raise $50,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community. If Westword matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there. La Chupaflor Will Soon Join Adelitas and Palenque at Broadway and Louisiana Combo plates are a big part of Tex-Mex dining at Chuy’s. Chuy’s The Austin Invasion Continues: Chuy’s Hits Westminster Tonight Tostada de hoja santa with shrimp escabeche and Argentinian chorizo at Se Danielle Lirette First Look: Señor Bear Readies for Friday Opening in LoHi Fry-bread tacos at Kachina. Danielle Lirette Jeff Bolton on Food Reverence, the Spirit of the Southwest, and Kachina Los Chingones will soon be able to sell even more tacos. Danielle Lirette Restaurateur Troy Guard Closes Sugarmill to Expand Los Chingones Corn-tortilla quesadillas called suegras (or mothers-in-law) at Villagran. Mark Antonation Villagran Restaurante Is Finally Open on West Alameda Avenue This is a chalupa, according to Siete Leguas. Mark Antonation Step Aboard a Massive Chalupa at Siete Leguas Mexican Grille Crunchy pastelitos are similar to Mexican empanadas at Honduras Breeze. Mark Antonation Not So Mean Streets: The Relaxed Pace of Restaurant Life Just Off Colfax Carne asada fries are big at Tacos Los Compas. Mark Antonation Carne Asada Fries Fill a Late-Night Void in Denver’s Dining Scene 
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