Restaurants in DEN Airport Area
Tamales by La Casita
One of 16 restaurants we've tracked near DEN Airport Area.
Things to Know
Tamales by La Casita is a Mexican counter restaurant at Denver International Airport known for exceptional fresh tamales and great value, located in the main terminal food court.
This is genuinely the best Mexican food option at DIA, with fresh ingredients and friendly service that far exceeds typical airport standards and pricing.
- ✓The tamales are legitimately excellent—reviewers call them some of the best they've had, not just 'good for airport food'
- ✓Exceptional value for Denver Airport pricing, with generous portions and fresh ingredients
- ✓Consistently friendly, quick service with staff who take care of customers (one GM even wheeled an elderly passenger to her gate)
- ✓Habanero salsa is a standout condiment worth trying
- ⚠Guacamole costs an extra $3.50, which some find pricey as an add-on
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
William Ragsdale
a month ago
Was pleasantly surprised on how good the food was here. I ordered 2 pork tamales and initially thought they didn't look very good. Glad I was wrong! Some of the best tamales I've ever had! I think a lot of the negative reviews are for things other than the tamales. They literally have tamales in their name. Get the tamales!
Leah Ann Crussell
5 months ago
Absolutely the BEST place to eat at DIA (assuming you enjoy Mexican food)! I travel a lot, but I had never eaten here until today. I'm so glad I did! The food is SO fresh; the menu has a lot of variety; service is friendly, high quality, and quick; and the price is awesome (esp. considering it is in the airport). I will be eating here every time I travel now. Also, I must mention this extra fact: The general manager went out of his way to order a wheelchair for an elderly customer who needed one. Not only did the GM obtain the wheelchair successfully, but he himself wheeled the lady all the way to her gate! Amazing!! You gotta eat here!
Nicholas P
2 years ago
Service was great. Employees were all nice, I didn’t receive any of that “rude” service that was in other reviews. We got the frito pie and the taco salad. Both were pretty decent for airport Mexican food. I think people need to lower their standards when comparing airport food to like popular franchises like Chipotle.
Sarah Raphino-W.
a year ago
Workers are very nice and made me feel confident in my order. I got the taco bowl salad and it was GREAT!! Definitely not “authentic” Mexican food but definitely the best choice in Denver Airport and still taste very good!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tamales by La Casita worth it in DEN Airport Area?
This is genuinely the best Mexican food option at DIA, with fresh ingredients and friendly service that far exceeds typical airport standards and pricing. Known for: airport food that actually tastes really good.
What do visitors love about Tamales by La Casita?
The tamales are legitimately excellent—reviewers call them some of the best they've had, not just 'good for airport food' Exceptional value for Denver Airport pricing, with generous portions and fresh ingredients Consistently friendly, quick service with staff who take care of customers (one GM even wheeled an elderly passenger to her gate) Habanero salsa is a standout condiment worth trying
Is there anything to know before visiting Tamales by La Casita?
Guacamole costs an extra $3.50, which some find pricey as an add-on
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