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Best Mexican near Capitol Hill

Denver's proximity to New Mexico and a strong local community means the Mexican food in Capitol Hill punches well above its weight.

All Restaurants Japanese & Sushi Italian Pizza Brunch & Breakfast Burgers & American Asian Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Steakhouses Vegetarian & Vegan Seafood BBQ

Wapos Cantina

MexicanOpen

Wapos Cantina

5.0(45)

215 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Naked chili relleno and killer margaritas

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JLR Burritos

Closed

JLR Burritos

4.8(116)·$$$$

1313 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Fresh burritos, half the price, all the flavor

La Abeja Restaurant

MexicanClosed

La Abeja Restaurant

4.6(590)·$$$$

508 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Homemade green chile and smothered breakfast burritos

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Mila's Cantina

Open

Mila's Cantina

4.6(179)

730 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Nopal margaritas and birria tacos, crafted fresh

Tacos Selene Denver

MexicanOpen

Tacos Selene Denver

4.6(567)·$$$$

1001 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Known for: Flavorful meat, unlimited salsa bar, affordable

El Taco De Mexico

MexicanOpen

El Taco De Mexico

4.3(2,869)·$$$$

714 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Known for: Smothered burritos and green chile perfection

Las Delicias Uptown

MexicanOpen

Las Delicias Uptown

4.1(2,025)·$$$$

439 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Menudo and margaritas in a sun-filled space

Old Santa Fe

MexicanOpen

Old Santa Fe

3.4(366)·$$$$

12 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Generous portions, inconsistent execution