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Restaurants in Denver Suburbs

Cencalli Taqueria in Littleton

4.8
902 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Rates above the average for restaurants near Denver Suburbs — one of 16 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Cencalli Taqueria is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in downtown Littleton known for house-made ingredients, exceptional margaritas that have won best in Denver, and standout dishes like quesabirria and arrachera tacos.

The combination of consistently flavorful, well-executed Mexican food, genuinely knowledgeable staff who explain the menu and accommodate preferences, and craft cocktails makes this a destination spot worth seeking out multiple times.

  • Quesabirria tacos and arrachera tacos are craveable signatures that keep regulars coming back
  • Pozole flight lets you try red, white, and green broths, each with distinct and complex flavors
  • House margaritas (especially the Tizoncito and Belladonna) have won best margarita in Denver and pair perfectly with the menu
  • Staff takes genuine time to explain dishes, accommodate spice preferences, and help navigate the menu
  • Molletes with Pork Al Pastor is generously portioned enough for two people at lunch

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Open now

What Visitors Say

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Andrew Coles

3 weeks ago

Cencalli is a great go to Mexican restaurant. A simple menu with fresh in-house ingredients. Delicious asada options and tasty sides. The drink menu looked impressive. I tried the arrachera tacos my fiancé had the carne asada. Both were delicious. I would like to come back and try the pozole soon.

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Jennifer Anderson

3 months ago

Okay, so my hubby & I moved over summer to Littleton and we have been here well over a dozen times at this point. Let me just say, the food is phenomenal. We love the atmosphere, everyone who works here is so kind and they take the time to share what’s new on the menu. Our favorites, hands down are the quesabirria tacos and the arrachera tacos. We crave them and get them every single time. * New fav* this month we tried the pozole flight (red, white, and green). All the broths are delicious and unique, yet packed with flavor. Pozole was so good, we had to come back the next weekend. :P The tizoncito marg is amazing if you like a spicy drink. They have won best marg in Denver in the past, so you have to try this one & the belladonna too! We love Mexican food, we love spicy, we love a variety of salsas/sauces, and tons of flavor - Cencalli has it all! - this has become our new favorite and the place we take our family and friends! ❤️

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Katherine J

4 weeks ago

Service here is so good! The servers were super communicative about everything, especially when it came to spice levels and non-English words on the menu [even if I'm no noob to Mexican foods]. Needless to say, the food was amazing. Super flavorful and filling. An absolute gem of downtown Littleton!

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Heather Martinez

a month ago

Cencalli Taqueria is an absolute gem. The food is consistently delicious, the drinks are well-crafted, and the staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely make you feel taken care of. The vibe is great whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for a full meal and cocktails. I’d also love that they carry Nuestro Placer Reposado Cristalino—it pairs perfectly with their menu and elevates an already fantastic drink selection. Highly recommend this spot for great food, great drinks, and even better service. 🌮🍹

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cencalli Taqueria in Littleton worth it in Denver Suburbs?

The combination of consistently flavorful, well-executed Mexican food, genuinely knowledgeable staff who explain the menu and accommodate preferences, and craft cocktails makes this a destination spot worth seeking out multiple times. Known for: award-winning margaritas meet fresh mexican cooking.

What do visitors love about Cencalli Taqueria in Littleton?

Quesabirria tacos and arrachera tacos are craveable signatures that keep regulars coming back Pozole flight lets you try red, white, and green broths, each with distinct and complex flavors House margaritas (especially the Tizoncito and Belladonna) have won best margarita in Denver and pair perfectly with the menu Staff takes genuine time to explain dishes, accommodate spice preferences, and help navigate the menu Molletes with Pork Al Pastor is generously portioned enough for two people at lunch

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