Restaurants in Capitol Hill
El Taco De Mexico
One of 8 restaurants we've tracked near Capitol Hill.
Things to Know
El Taco De Mexico is an authentic Mexican restaurant on Santa Fe in Denver's arts district known for its housemade horchata and smothered burritos, beloved by locals for nearly 30 years.
Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality and flavor of the food—particularly the smothered breakfast burritos and green pork chile—at reasonable prices, with longtime customers returning for decades.
- ✓Smothered breakfast burritos are described as 'next level' and a must-order item
- ✓Housemade horchata has been a signature draw for generations of customers
- ✓Green pork chile features tender pork chunks with excellent spice balance and consistency
- ✓Steak burritos with cheese, onion, cilantro, rice and beans are consistently praised as flavorful
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
6 String Slinger
4 months ago
Been coming here since I was born for the Horchata! But the food is hands down one of the most flavorful and unique in Denver, and is definitely at the top of the list! Get the steak burrito with cheese, onion and cilantro, rice, beans, and smothered! You won't be disappointed with anything though! -Cheers!
Raymond
4 months ago
Drove down the road to this amazing little authentic Mexican food restaurant. El Taco De Mexico has good food always and for a very good price we stopped there for breakfast and I ordered the fried pork burrito smothered and it was so delicious I couldn't stop eating! Definitely recommend this place anytime of day. I live in New Mexico unfortunately and I'll be coming here everytime I visit Denver.
Cori L
2 months ago
One of the best green pork chilis. Great spice level, lots of tender pork chunks, color and consistency just what we were looking for. Delish and well worth a stop heading back to the airport!
Mary K Smith
3 months ago
Love every thing about this place! The food is exceptional and consistent! The smothered breakfast burritos are next level! I’ve been going to El Taco for 28 years and hope to go there for another 28 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Taco De Mexico worth it in Capitol Hill?
Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality and flavor of the food—particularly the smothered breakfast burritos and green pork chile—at reasonable prices, with longtime customers returning for decades. Known for: authentic mexican comfort food, serious spice.
What do visitors love about El Taco De Mexico?
Smothered breakfast burritos are described as 'next level' and a must-order item Housemade horchata has been a signature draw for generations of customers Green pork chile features tender pork chunks with excellent spice balance and consistency Steak burritos with cheese, onion, cilantro, rice and beans are consistently praised as flavorful
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