Restaurants in DEN Airport Area
Mister Oso
One of 27 restaurants we've tracked near DEN Airport Area.
Things to Know
Mister Oso is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant at Denver International Airport near gate C50 known for expertly seasoned slow-cooked tacos and exceptional customer service, offering a significant step above typical airport food quality.
Staff go genuinely out of their way to create memorable experiences—one employee comped extra tacos after noticing an order mix-up—and the food quality genuinely rivals non-airport restaurants rather than just beating airport standards.
- ✓Slow-cooked short rib tacos are moist, packed with flavor, and perfectly seasoned
- ✓Staff provide exceptional service and hospitality, including going above and beyond to fix mistakes
- ✓Bright, modern dining area positioned away from airport noise despite airport location
- ✓Fast service with reasonable prices for the quality
- ⚠Chips at the DIA location are noticeably subpar compared to the Boulder location
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
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
People Order
- —slow-cooked short rib tacos
- —pork tacos
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsAlisa 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—one employee comped extra tacos after noticing an order mix-up—and the food quality genuinely rivals non-airport restaurants rather than just beating airport standards. Known for: slow-cooked tacos that actually taste great.
What should I order at Mister Oso?
Popular choices at Mister Oso include slow-cooked short rib tacos, pork tacos.
What do visitors love about Mister Oso?
Slow-cooked short rib tacos are moist, packed with flavor, and perfectly seasoned Staff provide exceptional service and hospitality, including going above and beyond to fix mistakes Bright, modern dining area positioned away from airport noise despite airport location Fast service with reasonable prices for the quality
Is there anything to know before visiting Mister Oso?
Chips at the DIA location are noticeably subpar compared to the Boulder location
How expensive is Mister Oso?
Mister Oso is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.2-star rating from 189 Google reviews.
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