Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare, but don't want to spend a fortune?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the finest sources for affordable Mexican cuisine around Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to quell your cravings on a budget.
1. Las Margs
Topping the list is Las Margs. Located at 1521 Marion St. in City Park West, the bar and Mexican cantina is the highest-rated destination for low-cost Mexican food in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 515 reviews on Yelp.
In the words of its Yelp bio, Las Margs "[serves] delicious and affordable drinks and tacos!"
As far as what the business is known for, "Street-style tacos [and] Mexican favorites such as enchiladas, tamales and chile rellenos," it states on Yelp in the section pertaining to specialties.
2. Las Tortas
Next up is Washington Virginia Vale's Las Tortas, situated at 5307 Leetsdale Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 497 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican restaurant, which is known for its sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
"Las Tortas is the brainchild of Guillermo Campillo and Tymen Schreuder, two long-term friends in the Denver area," explains the history section of the business' Yelp profile. "Guillermo is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. A few years ago, he took his friend Tymen to Guadalajara and introduced him to the famous torta. Tymen fell in love with the torta and together, the two began the process of bringing authentic Mexican tortas to Colorado."
Furthermore, "We hope you enjoy these delicious Mexican sandwiches called tortas," its Yelp page continues. "Whether it's your first torta or you're an experienced torta aficionado, we think you'll love these sandwiches!"
3. La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas
Valverde's La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas, settled at 1565 W. Alameda Ave., is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the economical Mexican eatery 4.5 stars out of 254 reviews.
"Very good, one of my favorite taco places," wrote Yelper Omar D., who reviewed La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas on Dec. 30. "Delicious meats, and a very distinguished salsa bar, including pickled onions. The quesadillas are amazing. Everything is always fresh and delicious."
Yelper Jose T. added, "Great selection of tacos, from al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, cochinita pibil, tripa, cabeza, lengua and more. I tried almost all of the tacos on the menu, and enjoyed them all. ... [I] recommend them to anyone that loves traditional street tacos at a great price!"
4. Illegal Pete's
Finally, there's LoDo's outpost of the Illegal Pete's chain, a bar and inexpensive Mexican joint that serves breakfast, brunch, burritos and more, with four stars out of 752 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1530 16th St., Suite 101 to give it a go for yourself.
Yelper Khoi N., who reviewed Illegal Pete's LoDo on Nov. 9, wrote, "Great food options, and chill hipster vibes. My coworkers and I ordered the steak quesadillas, chicken burrito, nachos with queso and taquitos. ... Good Tex-Mex at a reasonable price."
And William W. noted, "Great place for breakfast, football and beer. ... The breakfast bowl was wonderful: eggs, potatoes, black beans, avocado, salsa and sour cream, topped with a pork green sauce. ... Good menu and prices."
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