Restaurants in Highlands
Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi
Rates above the average for restaurants near Highlands — one of 21 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Denver's LoHi neighborhood known for its traditional resort-style cuisine and expertly prepared carne asada, located near Little Man Ice Cream.
Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Oaxacan-style Mexican food and Chef Luis's attention to detail, making it a standout alternative to typical Tex-Mex in Denver.
- ✓Carne asada cooked to perfect medium-rare with exceptional flavor
- ✓Unique salsas and ceviche (mango-habanero) you won't find elsewhere
- ✓Strong gluten-free options clearly labeled and carefully prepared
- ✓Chef Luis provides exceptional service and personal attention to guest experience
- ✓Excellent drink program with well-balanced, not overly sweet cocktails
- ⚠Service can feel stretched thin during busy times despite being friendly
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Hours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
People Order
- —carne asada
- —mango-habanero ceviche
- —birria quesadillas
- —bone marrow short rib tacos
- —green pozole
- —queso fundido
- —mexican chocolate panna cotta
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Fabio Ramirez
2 months ago
Teocalli Cocina LoHi is amazing. The food was insanely good — I got the carne asada and it was cooked perfectly to a medium rare, super flavorful. The guac and appetizers were really good too, and everything came out fresh. The vibe inside is dope, especially for New Year’s, and the service was really nice and welcoming. I definitely recommend the deserts! Overall just a great spot for Mexican food in Denver. Definitely coming back. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Emil Schaffhausen
a month ago
For a break from the typical Tex-Mex found in most of the run of the mill Mexican establishments in Denver, Teocalli is a wonderful authentic Mexican choice. The location is ideal in LoHi almost next door the the Little Man Ice Cream shop. The drinks are superb, the food is traditional Mexican resort fare with many styles of individual tacos that can be ordered a la carte. The service is "ok", and while very friendly, seems to be stretched a bit thin. The Queso Fundito is a winner.
GIL J
5 months ago
Simply Wonderful Experience. My 2nd Time In 1 Week. Brought My Son and Daughter Tonight And They 100% Enjoyed Every Single Dish That We Ordered. Starting With The Delicious Mango-Habanero Ceviche And The Chips And Salsas ( Salsas That You Won't Find Anywhere Else). The Green Pozole Was So Delicious, As Well As The Variety Of Tacos That We Ordered. My Carne Asada Was Cooked To Perfection And Tasted So Good. The Adobo Tuna Served With Crema De Elote So Tasty Also. We Finished Our Meal With The Mexican Chocolate Panna Cotta, Which It Was Also Very Delicious. Very Professional Service All The Way From The Hostess, Server, Server Assistant And Specially From "CHEF LUIS". Who Was Very Attentive And He Made Sure That We Were Happy And Having An Exceptional Dining Experience. Which We Did. Definitely Thumbs Up To Chef Luis And His Staff. They Deserve More Than 5 Stars. I Will Definitely Spread The Word About How Good Teocalli Is.
Anna DiSaverio
4 months ago
Delicious food, great service and cool atmosphere! Highly recommend for Oaxacan style Mexican food. Taco Tuesday incredible deal! The bone marrow short rib is the best. Drinks are well balanced and not overly sweet. Celiac people must go here!
Plan Your Evening
Dinner
Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi
Drinks
Tapster LoHi
★ 5.0
Stay
Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown-Union Station by IHG
★ 4.3
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi worth it in Highlands?
Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Oaxacan-style Mexican food and Chef Luis's attention to detail, making it a standout alternative to typical Tex-Mex in Denver. Known for: authentic mexican cooking in vibrant lohi.
What should I order at Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi?
Popular choices at Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi include carne asada, mango-habanero ceviche, birria quesadillas, bone marrow short rib tacos, green pozole, queso fundido, mexican chocolate panna cotta.
What do visitors love about Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi?
Carne asada cooked to perfect medium-rare with exceptional flavor Unique salsas and ceviche (mango-habanero) you won't find elsewhere Strong gluten-free options clearly labeled and carefully prepared Chef Luis provides exceptional service and personal attention to guest experience Excellent drink program with well-balanced, not overly sweet cocktails
Is there anything to know before visiting Teocalli Cocina Lo Hi?
Service can feel stretched thin during busy times despite being friendly
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