# Tamales and chili in Denver

> You want your tamales served with the specific heat and depth that only a well-made chili can provide.

Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/colorado/denver/best-chili-tamales

## Places (10)

### 1. Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant

Quaint Mexican restaurant with authentic flavors and a tiny, simple dining area featuring lovely murals. Atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, creating a friendly but somewhat subdued vibe. Known for affordable, made-from-scratch breakfast burritos and accommodating larger groups.

- Address: 1124 Yosemite St Unit B, Denver, CO 80220, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LosCuatesMexicanRestaurant1

### 2. La Pasadita Inn

Small, family-run Mexican restaurant feels like sitting in a kitchen with home-cooked food. Cozy, intimate atmosphere with traditional decor and a pleasant outdoor patio. Known for authentic dishes and great margaritas.

- Address: 1959 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80218, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LaPasaditaInn

### 3. Tacontento

Tiny restaurant offers authentic Mexican and Guatemalan cuisine in a clean, cozy space with good music and comfortable seating. The vibe is adorable and inviting, attracting diners who appreciate great margaritas and generous portions. Hidden location adds to its hole-in-the-wall charm.

- Address: 3054 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80219, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Tacontento2

### 4. Tamales By La Casita

Small Mexican restaurant with authentic New Mexican atmosphere and family-oriented vibe. Seating is limited but includes outdoor options along a bike path. Known for best tamales in town, it draws steady lines and a lively crowd.

- Address: 3561 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TamalesByLaCasita

### 5. El Nopalito Mexican Food

Cozy Mexican restaurant offers authentic home-style meals with a relaxed and welcoming vibe. Frequented for affordable, large portions and notable breakfast burritos, it sits tucked in a busy strip mall with a bustling neighborhood atmosphere.

- Address: 77 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElNopalitoMexicanFood

### 6. Camargo Tamales Restaurant

Hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant with a small, unassuming space tucked behind a liquor store. Atmosphere feels local and authentic, mainly serving take-out with homemade tortillas and classic tamales that draw a loyal crowd. The vibe is straightforward and unpretentious, focusing on traditional flavors rather than trendy or upscale dining.

- Address: 2300 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/CamargoTamalesRestaurant

### 7. La Popular Food Company

Cozy mom-and-pop tamale shop with authentic Mexican flavors and award-winning breakfast burritos. The atmosphere includes great music and a small bakery offering classic baked goods. Customers appreciate the handmade tamales and tortillas, with a steady flow of locals valuing quality and tradition.

- Address: 2033 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LaPopularFoodCompany

### 8. Pochitos Tortilla Factory

Tamale shop with counter service and occasional views of tortilla production offers heritage corn and flour tortillas alongside large, homemade tamales. Atmosphere feels charming and inviting, with a focus on quality that justifies higher prices. Street parking is limited, and a nearby park provides a spot for picnics.

- Address: 4421 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/PochitosTortillaFactory

### 9. El Taco De Mexico

Small Mexican restaurant with a diner vibe and authentic old school feel offers simple booth seating and a nice outdoor patio. Atmosphere is lively and welcoming, filled with joy and laughter from the kitchen. It feels like a neighborhood institution known for its genuine Mexican experience.

- Address: 714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElTacoDeMexico3

### 10. Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

Small Mexican restaurant offers authentic breakfast burritos and hot green chili with affordable prices under $4. Atmosphere feels like a family store with clean, cozy space and hanging plants. Takeout-only setup gets busy during peak hours, with patio seating available but no delivery.

- Address: 5701 Leetsdale Dr, Denver, CO 80224, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Santiagos-Mexican-Restaurant9

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