Mexican Restaurants in Colorado – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican Restaurants in Colorado

When Guy Fieri’s iconic red Camaro rolls into Colorado, the Centennial State delivers some serious south-of-the-border flavor that keeps him coming back for more. From 2013 to 2024, Triple D has featured 8 Mexican restaurants across Colorado’s diverse culinary landscape, with an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars proving that these joints know how to bring the heat.

Denver leads the pack with 4 featured spots, while Grand Junction holds its own with 2 restaurants that caught Guy’s attention. The good news? Six of these flavortown favorites are still serving up their signature dishes today. Among the standouts, Maria Empanada in Denver (4.7★) has earned its spot in the Triple D hall of fame, while Cafe Brazil in Denver (4.7★) brings its own unique twist to the scene. Boulder’s Rincon Argentino tops the charts at 4.8 stars, proving that Colorado’s mountain towns know their way around authentic Latin cuisine.

Whether you’re craving street tacos in the Mile High City or hunting for hidden gems in the Western Slope, Guy’s Colorado picks won’t steer you wrong.

Rincon Argentino

Rincon Argentino

Still Open

Boulder, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.8
Episode 528: Flavor World
Mexican
Maria Empanada

Maria Empanada

Still Open

Denver, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 294: By Hand and By Fork
AmericanMexican
Cafe Brazil

Cafe Brazil

Permanently Closed

Denver, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 288: Tri-Continent Cuisine
Mexican
Highland Tavern

Highland Tavern

Still Open

Denver, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 206: Tacos and Tots
AmericanMexicanBurger
TacoParty

TacoParty

Still Open

Grand Junction, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 473: Chicken 'Cross the Globe
MexicanChicken
Pig Latin

Pig Latin

Still Open

Colorado Springs, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 297: Piggin' Out
AmericanMexicanAsian
The Feisty Pint

The Feisty Pint

Still Open

Grand Junction, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 470: Tacos, Tots and Chops
AmericanMexican
Areyto

Areyto

Permanently Closed

Denver, Colorado

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 425: Lots of Latin
Mexican