Restaurants in Washington Park
La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas
Things to Know
La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas is a counter-service Mexican spot known for specialty meats like cochinita pibil, barbacoa, and cow cheek tacos, located on Alameda with challenging street access.
Reviewers rave about the quality and variety of their specialty protein tacos—particularly the cow cheek and al pastor—though portions are generous and prices run higher than typical RiNO happy hour spots.
- ✓Specialty meats like cochinita pibil, barbacoa, cow cheek, and goat cheek tacos that are hard to find elsewhere
- ✓Al pastor and cow cheek tacos consistently praised as standouts
- ✓Wide variety of house-made salsas available
- ✓Friendly owner and welcoming atmosphere
- ⚠Awkward tipping request at counter ordering before receiving food or sides
- ⚠Horchata is fountain-dispensed rather than fresh
- ⚠Higher prices compared to nearby RiNO happy hour options
- ⚠Difficult street access and parking on Alameda
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Ace Someh
4 months ago
Portions were huge but we didnt like most of the flavors. Also why do you ask for tip when i am ordering standing up and i gotta come get food from the counter and have no access to sides. Tacos are pricier than RiNO happy hours. Getting to this place is also challenging. It is right on the Alameda and access is not great.
Cody
a month ago
Tried the Al pastor, conchinita pibil, barbacoa, cow cheek, & goat cheek tacos. All were amazing, but the cow cheek & pastor were the winners. The quesabirria was also really good
Jacob Ramjeet
4 months ago
The best tacos I've had in Denver. Everything ordered was excellent!
bellachanl
a month ago
Best tacos 🌮 ever. I love the variety they have and the salsa availability variety. They have a taco called cochinta ( spelling ) that you cant find elsewhere I come maybe twice a month. The owner is very nice. I do not like the horchata:( as its not fresh but from the fountain
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas worth it in Washington Park?
Reviewers rave about the quality and variety of their specialty protein tacos—particularly the cow cheek and al pastor—though portions are generous and prices run higher than typical RiNO happy hour spots. Known for: Denver's best specialty meat tacos.
What do visitors love about La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas?
Specialty meats like cochinita pibil, barbacoa, cow cheek, and goat cheek tacos that are hard to find elsewhere Al pastor and cow cheek tacos consistently praised as standouts Wide variety of house-made salsas available Friendly owner and welcoming atmosphere
Is there anything to know before visiting La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas?
Awkward tipping request at counter ordering before receiving food or sides Horchata is fountain-dispensed rather than fresh Higher prices compared to nearby RiNO happy hour options Difficult street access and parking on Alameda
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