15 Best Latin American Restaurants in Denver

20th Street Mexican Cafe is a compact Denver neighborhood restaurant built around straightforward, filling Mexican comfort food. Breakfast burritos, including a substantial steak version, green chili, smothered preparations, small plates, and quick lunch options make it easy to choose a satisfying meal without fuss.

Maria Empanada’s South Broadway location brings Argentine café style to Denver with savory and sweet empanadas, including beef, steak, chicken, spinach and corn fillings. Golden, flaky pastry and generously seasoned fillings make the menu easy to enjoy one at a time or mix into a dozen for gatherings.

The inviting setting works for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a casual drink, with patio seating and takeaway, delivery and dine-in options.

Maria Empanada - Riverview pairs an inviting Argentine café setting with carefully prepared empanadas for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a quick solo stop. The menu includes savory choices such as steak, vegetarian, barbecue and chorizo, along with sweet options and drinks.

A polished presentation, light flaky crust and neatly packaged orders make this location practical for taking a dozen to a meeting or settling in for a relaxed meal. Patio seating, takeaway, delivery and dine-in are available.

Lazo Empanadas - Ballpark serves Argentine-style empanadas in a compact Denver stop that works especially well before heading to a game or event. Savory options include steak, chorizo and spicy chicken, while sweet fillings and steak quesadillas broaden the menu beyond a single quick bite.

The Argentos Carne is a small Denver Argentine restaurant centered on freshly cooked, generously seasoned food. Its flank steak sandwich is the signature draw, with a smoky, marinated steak and sauces that add brightness; empanadas make an easy takeaway addition.

Counter service and a focused menu keep the experience straightforward for lunch, dinner or a quick solo meal. The intimate setting suits diners who prefer a concise menu built around carefully prepared meat sandwiches rather than a sprawling selection.

Tarascos Mexican Restaurant presents traditional Michoacán-style cooking in Denver, with a menu spanning mole, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales, pozole, carnitas, and house salsas. The cooking has a distinctly homemade character, supported by fresh aguas frescas, horchata, Jamaica, and imported Mexican drinks.

La Grande Mexicana serves a broad Denver menu spanning barbacoa tacos, chicken tacos, street tacos, nachos, chorizo and huevos, burritos, seafood, combination plates, tortas, burgers, breakfast and drinks. The cooking leans into familiar Mexican comfort food, with flavorful green chile, well-seasoned meats, rice and beans.

Fast, friendly service and accessible pricing make it a flexible stop for lunch, a family meal or a casual plate when you want plenty of choice rather than a narrow specialty.

Santos Café & Mexican Grill gives Denver breakfast a Mexican café feel, pairing substantial plates with freshly brewed coffee imported from Mexico. Chilaquiles, steak bites, chicken and waffles, sizzling skillets, banana pancakes, and Mexican-spiced lattes create a menu with plenty of variety for a morning gathering.

Lucile's Creole Café brings a relaxed Denver brunch setting to dishes such as beignets, gumbo, shrimp and grits, Cajun breakfast and Eggs Sardou. The biscuits are a recurring highlight, while cocktails, mimosas and Bloody Marys add to the leisurely weekend feel.

A waiting area helps with larger groups, and the menu offers a distinctive Creole alternative to standard breakfast fare.

Lazo Empanadas offers a wide selection of Argentine-style savory and sweet empanadas in Denver, with spicy chicken, beef steak, ham and cheese, spinach and cheese, Nutella and banana among the choices. Quesadillas, wine and chimichurri provide easy additions.

The compact portions make it natural to order several flavors, whether you are grabbing a quick meal, picking up food for travel or arranging a larger order. Takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating and dine-in support different kinds of visits.

La Chiva Colombian Cuisine brings classic Colombian cooking to Denver in a colorful, welcoming dining room. The Bandeja Paisa, arepas, empanadas, guisado de pollo and milhojas give the menu both substantial mains and easy introductions to the cuisine, with generous portions and fresh, full flavors.

Lookin Good Restaurant and Lounge delivers a classic diner-style meal in Denver, with Greek, American and Mexican dishes across a broad comfort-food menu. Breakfast favorites, biscuits and gravy, green chile, fresh desserts, coffee, cocktails and beer make it adaptable from morning meals to a casual lounge visit.

LaTinto Café is a Denver Latin American café and bakery with Colombian-style coffee, fresh sweet and savory pastries, empanadas, tamal and brunch dishes. Its bright, cozy dining area works for a relaxed meal, while the front counter makes takeaway simple.

Single-origin Colombian beans are roasted locally and served through drip and espresso preparations. Vegetarian adaptations, attentive service and a broad pastry selection make the café a comfortable choice for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon coffee.

El Chalate Restaurant is a Salvadoran dining destination in Denver known for large, generously filled pupusas served with curtido and tomato sauce. The menu also includes tamales, plantains, beans and rice, burritos, caldo de pollo and a Salvadoran-style breakfast, with Mexican dishes adding further range.

The setting is casual and rooted in home cooking, with hearty portions and accessible prices. It suits diners seeking familiar Salvadoran flavors, substantial meals or vegan-friendly choices.

Zocalito Latin Bistro brings the ingredients and complex flavors of Oaxaca to downtown Denver. House-made chips with Oaxacan salsa and guacamole, black bean soup, mushroom and pumpkin-seed dishes, moles and carefully sourced chiles create a menu with real regional character, including satisfying vegetarian choices.