Restaurants in DEN Airport Area
Mister Oso
Rates above the average for restaurants near DEN Airport Area — one of 16 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Mister Oso is a Mexican taco stand at Denver International Airport near gate C50 known for slow-cooked short rib and pork tacos with exceptional flavor, offering a bright dining area away from airport noise.
Staff go genuinely out of their way to create memorable experiences, and the tacos are legitimately delicious—a standout for airport dining that doesn't feel like airport food.
- ✓Slow-cooked short rib tacos are moist, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned
- ✓Staff will pivot multiple times mid-shift to make things right, like comping extra tacos when there's a mix-up
- ✓Dining area is bright, modern, and positioned away from the main airport corridor so it's quieter than most gate-area spots
- ✓Fast service and reasonably priced for the quality
- ⚠Chips at the DIA location are notably weaker than the Boulder original location
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Alisa Starr
a month ago
I got the pork tacos and they were super good! I had a short wait time. Staff were super nice. The dining area was nice and was a bit away from the airport path so not too loud. It is around gate C50. I had already eaten one taco in the photo
Bob Mitchell
3 months ago
I’ll start with I absolutely love the Mister Oso in Boulder. The food in DIA is definitely a step down, but much better than 95% of airport food. However, the chips suck at this DIA location. Feels like an easy fix to elevate the food here.
Christopher Kingston
4 months ago
I offered to wipe down a table myself. Devon stopped everything he was in the middle of doing and wouldn’t hear any of it. My wife inquired about 2 orders of tacos we ordered. Soon it was found that we only ordered one. Shortly afterwards Devon brought an additional order of tacos! No charge. Rarely, especially at an airport does a line employee go the extra mile to do multiple pivots in order to ensure an amazing experience & to blow away the customer experience. Thanks Devon I would definitely recommend and return. I’ll be on the lookout for Mister Oso. Btw food was exceptionally delicious.
Eric G
6 months ago
Some of the best tacos ever! NO JOKING! Damn. Got the slow cooked short rib tacos. Moist, packed with flavor, and perfect seasoned. Quick, decently priced for the taste, and plenty of seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mister Oso worth it in DEN Airport Area?
Staff go genuinely out of their way to create memorable experiences, and the tacos are legitimately delicious—a standout for airport dining that doesn't feel like airport food. Known for: slow-cooked short rib tacos at the airport.
What do visitors love about Mister Oso?
Slow-cooked short rib tacos are moist, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned Staff will pivot multiple times mid-shift to make things right, like comping extra tacos when there's a mix-up Dining area is bright, modern, and positioned away from the main airport corridor so it's quieter than most gate-area spots Fast service and reasonably priced for the quality
Is there anything to know before visiting Mister Oso?
Chips at the DIA location are notably weaker than the Boulder original location
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