Welcome to Tamayo
Tamayo, a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in Denver, offers a trendy dining experience with Latinx-owned flair. With a diverse menu featuring traditional guacamole variations, flavorful antojitos like Chile Relleno and Shrimp Aguachile, and fresh Ensaladas y Sopa options, Tamayo caters to a variety of palates. The restaurant's prime location on Larimer Street, combined with its versatile amenities like outdoor seating and full bar, creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Reviews praise the attentive service and delicious dishes, making Tamayo a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Mexican dining experience with a modern twist.
- 1400 Larimer St Denver, CO 802021400 Larimer St Denver, CO 80202 Hotline: (720) 946-1433
Tamayo is a Mexican restaurant located on Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. This Latinx-owned establishment offers a wide range of amenities, including reservation options, delivery, takeout, vegan and vegetarian choices, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The restaurant boasts a trendy atmosphere with moderate noise levels, making it perfect for groups and dinner outings.
One of the standout features of Tamayo is its diverse menu, featuring items like traditional guacamole, flavorful antojitos, and refreshing ensaladas y sopas. The guacamole options range from classic to adventurous, with combinations like bacon chicharrón and smoked crab setting the bar high for flavor. The antojitos menu includes tempting dishes like lomo empanadas and shrimp aguachile, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to bold and authentic Mexican flavors.
Customer reviews of Tamayo are generally positive, with many praising the fresh ingredients, attentive service, and inviting ambiance. Dishes like the mahi mahi tacos and La Tampiquena have received high marks from guests who appreciate the quality and taste of the food. The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of Larimer Street, adding to the overall dining experience.
Overall, Tamayo is a vibrant and exciting addition to the Denver dining scene, offering a taste of Mexico with a modern twist. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a special dinner location, Tamayo has something to offer for every palate.

What a spectacular restaurant on one of the most beautiful streets in downtown Denver. It's on the corner of Larimer and 14th putting you right in the action of Larimer Square. They usually have live music outside in the square in weekends so if you're lucky enough to sit outside, it's a lovely experience. We tried the empanadas, carne asada tacos, al pastor pork tacos, and the Mexican corn. All items were perfectly prepared and full of complex flavors. A delight! The service was fast and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is decorated with modern and sophisticated decor and has a nice vibe. I would definitely go back to this place on my next trip to Denver!

My husband and I came here for lunch on Labor Day hoping they would have their brunch menu but brunch is only Saturday and Sunday mornings. We got there right when the restaurant opened and got sat immediately. Their lunch menu isn't extensive so we were pretty quick to order. Food and drinks came out in a reasonable time. I had the La Tampiquena. Not a fan of beans but the waitress said it was a purée so I gave it a shot and for a person who doesn't like beans, it was pretty good. The steak and mole sauce were the best parts of the dish in my opinions. The guacamole was also delicious! My husband had the Chicken Tinga Enchiladas. He took his first bite and thought it was okay then realized he never tasted the sauce. The sauce is keeeeeey. Without it, it's just a plain enchilada. Overall would say the chicken tinga enchiladas were a solid 8/10. The restaurant itself is huge. Didn't get to see the rooftop bar but will probably be back for brunch!

Meh. I've had better. Great service and the food was fine. I wasn't particularly impressed. It was good. Great service though! John was excellent. Again, this place wasn't bad.

We stopped in before a play on a Sunday evening with no reservation and were seating immediately. They were busy but there was a table available. The guacamole appetizer was fresh. We shared a salad and La Tampiquena, which was delicious. The slices of carne were very tender and tasty.

We always enjoy trying the appetizers! We tried the crab guacamole and shrimp ceviche. The mahi mahi tacos were on point! It is best to make a reservation because the place is so busy! We can't wait to come back for another date night because the place was very chill.

Went here three times in a week for different parties: twice on the rooftop terrace for "stand-up" meals and once on the first floor for a sit-down dinner. The food was great, especially the mahi-mahi tacos, and you can get a good view of the Larimer street from the rooftop terrace. The service was speedy and friendly, and our big group got the meals faster than I expected.

Tamayo was recommended by our hotel. It was easy to get a reservation for our large group. Standouts were spicy mango margs and queso. The guacamole seemed processed with chopped veggies added. I had the mushroom tacos which were just ok IMO. Service was excellent and would like the opportunity to go back and explore more of the menu as I do think they likely have a lot of winners.

I love this place! Last weekend was our second time trying bottomless brunch and it is amazing! My boyfriend does it with alcohol which is $50. I do without which is $39. But I also get coffee and orange juice which I think are $4 each, so price turns out about the same. We started with bacon, potatoes, plantains, and the fruit bowl and inhaled it all. Then we did the salad and flautas. Then we ordered more bacon and more flautas because it's so delicious. Then we went with the huevos motulenos and the chicken tinga tacos. Fantastic. We thought we were finishing so we went with the pan Dulce. Then the chocolate ice cream. But then my boyfriend somehow got hungry again and had the chicken enchilada. Throughout the meal our server kept my coffee full, and I think my boyfriend had about three or four mimosas then two or three margaritas. There is a two hour time limit, but we only took an hour and a half and ate a ton! Love it!

Having walked by this restaurant several times, and seeing its look, ambience and menu decided to give them a try. I should note that Mexican style cuisine isn't among my top choices. Because of the conference I was attending, I arrived around 330pm ish and was told that I wouldn't have access to the dinner menu (because it wasn't dinner time) but I could have something from their "happy hour" menu. I must admit, I came very close to leaving but having seen their unique dessert offerings (during my research of the restaurant) and learning that I could order my dessert of choice, I thought "why not just get dessert". Along the way, I found a couple of items on the "happy hour" menu that sounded worth ordering. So while I was disappointed that I wouldn't get order what I had come there to try their happy hour menus isn't just beer and chips ! I ordered: Bacon Guacamole Ceviche 3 tacos: steak, carnitas and chicken A "sopes"-which I've never heard of let alone tried previously. And finally Tres leches for dessert. I'm super glad I stayed! I say the food here is a blend of modern, and traditional Mexican cuisine and more importantly super delicious! The bacon guacamole...I could eat that all day long without the chips. Lots of flavor and seemingly made from fresh avocados. The ceviche had amazing balance and not too acidic which is what I expect. The tacos nothing to complain about because they were so good...the "sopes" I'd describe as having a more bread like texture versus tortillas but filled with the same flavors as the steak taco. The Tres leches was a wonderful spongy cake with a kind of berry sauce...just the right sweetness and richness! Exactly what I wanted. To recap I don't know why I couldn't order from their dinner menu, a disappointment for sure... that said, strictly speaking it wasn't truly dinner time (5pm); first time that's ever happened to me...still the food, on their happy hour menu is varied and genuinely delicious...it filled me up and I walked away very satisfied. Service was good, my server had to cover a lot of ground because it was sparsely occupied at the time of my visit but got the job done. I'd recommend the happy hour menu for sure but I do wish I would have had the opportunity to try their full menu.