El Tejado Denver

I have been coming here with my grandma since I was a little girl and hadn’t been in a really long time after she passed away. My aunt flew into town and I thought what better place to go than a little trip down memory lane since it’s holiday time and we miss her so much. I ordered what I did when I was a little girl trying to bring back the memory which was a smothered bean burrito with lettuce and tomato. I also order Chili cheese fries which the waitress recommended adding chicharonnes. My aunt ended up getting the menudo with flour tortillas. The chili fries came with chicharonne which did not taste like the crispy pieces I am use to at other places since the waitress recommended it I was looking forward to it. My burrito came which tasted like it did back in the day so I was super happy about that! My aunt’s menudo came but they never brought her tortillas. We waited and I shared my food with her until we finally got them. We weren’t offered dessert just given our bill in a rush to get us out. Honestly this place had such a special memory for me and I wish I hadn’t gone back because the service just isn’t the same.

El Tejado is hands-down one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in Denver! Every bite tasted homemade and full of flavor — from the perfectly seasoned enchiladas to the tender chile verde smothered burrito and tamale. The rice and beans were classic and comforting, and everything came out piping hot and beautifully plated. And the horchata? Absolutely incredible — creamy, perfectly spiced, and refreshing. If you’re craving traditional Mexican comfort food with rich sauces and real flavor, El Tejado is a must. Can’t wait to come back!

Great food and place seems clean staff could be nicer... Front door girl is never nice. The fajitas are amazing. Over all great place to eat and have a drink. Food 5 stars... service 3.5 stars... front girl 2 stars... time you wait for food 4 stars...

Marcos behind the bar is the best. Quick, attentive, and a great guy. Solid Molcajete, I recommend the seafood, but you really can’t go wrong anywhere on the menu. The giant margaritas are appetizing but ask for an organic. Trust me.