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Restaurants in Cherry Creek

Blanco Cocina + Cantina

4.1
670 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 10 restaurants we've tracked near Cherry Creek.

Things to Know

Blanco Cocina + Cantina is a festive Tex-Mex restaurant in the CO-9 neighborhood known for generous portions, creative cocktails, and standout dishes like street corn and carne asada, with a welcoming patio and reliable happy hour.

This is a fun, well-staffed spot with excellent value—reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, flavorful cooking, and lively atmosphere, especially during seasonal pop-ups.

  • Mexican street corn is a must-order and perfectly seasoned
  • Creative cocktails like the Margarita Tree and Don Juan's Spiced Cider are standouts, though some are mezcal-forward
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming patio atmosphere
  • Strong happy hour menu with great value
  • Mixed grill fajitas with perfectly cooked spicy tiger shrimp and carne asada
  • The Stocking Stuffer cocktail is mezcal-heavy and may overwhelm unless you love mezcal

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Open now

What Visitors Say

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Dyvon Walker

3 months ago

Blanco Cocina + Cantina was a great experience. The food portions were generous and everything was absolutely delicious — definitely a place where you feel like you’re getting great value along with great flavor. I also tried the Don Juan’s Spiced Cider, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly balanced, warm, and incredibly tasty. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for great food, great drinks, and a satisfying meal. I’d happily come back.

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Aundya Azarbarzin

3 months ago

Had a blast at the Blanco Cocina + Cantina Christmas bar! We sat on the patio and it was the perfect festive atmosphere for a night out with friends. What we ordered: 🍹The Margarita Tree: A must-try! The Strawberry & Kiwi Smash and Santa’s Actually Skinny were highlights. 🌽Mexican Street Corn: My favorite - don’t skip this. 🐓🥩🍤Mixed Grill Fajitas: The spicy tiger shrimp and carne asada were cooked perfectly. Great Tex-Mex, great drinks, and even better holiday vibes. Highly recommend!

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Mia Voss

2 months ago

one of my favorite spots in the CO-9 neighborhood! Always room at the bar. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I love the Happy Hour menu too - tons of great items. I love the queso! 💕

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Izzy Veloso

3 months ago

Okay - this has been the best XMAS pop up of the year so far! Amazing cocktails and late night snacks and the decorations were fabulous. I’m surprised this place wasn’t busier honestly, but it was nice not having to fight for seats. We had the ceviche, nachos and posole and all dishes were incredible. I wouldn’t recommend the Stocking Stuffer cocktail unless you REALLY like Mezcal. It was very cute, but the flavor was overwhelming and would’ve been better with vodka - we ended up taking it back as no one at our table liked it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blanco Cocina + Cantina worth it in Cherry Creek?

This is a fun, well-staffed spot with excellent value—reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, flavorful cooking, and lively atmosphere, especially during seasonal pop-ups. Known for: festive tex-mex with creative seasonal cocktails.

What do visitors love about Blanco Cocina + Cantina?

Mexican street corn is a must-order and perfectly seasoned Creative cocktails like the Margarita Tree and Don Juan's Spiced Cider are standouts, though some are mezcal-forward Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming patio atmosphere Strong happy hour menu with great value Mixed grill fajitas with perfectly cooked spicy tiger shrimp and carne asada

Is there anything to know before visiting Blanco Cocina + Cantina?

The Stocking Stuffer cocktail is mezcal-heavy and may overwhelm unless you love mezcal

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