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1400 Larimer St. Denver, CO 80202

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  • Mexican
    Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
    $$$
  • MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Business Dining, Wifi Access, Prix Fixe
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Street
Description

Tamayo's owner, nationally renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval, grew up working in his family's Acapulco restaurants, and in this richly decorated space, he marries traditional foods with more contemporary techniques and ingredients for what he bills as "Modern Mexican." But innovation is what keeps restaurants fresh, and though Tamayo's design is still stunning and the kitchen continues to make some nice moves, its Modern Mexican act is starting to look -- and taste -- a little stale.







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  • 2005 | Best Patio Anytime

    Tamayo may have the two best outdoor patios in the city -- one right on Larimer Square, where you can see the dye jobs and hairpieces of pedestrians up close, the other raised up above the throngs, with a fabulous view of the mountains off in the distance. But Tamayo also has a great menu, which means you can spend a couple hours on those patios grazing through the high-end cuisine of Mexico. With three different ceviches (tuna, mahi-mahi and an ever-changing ceviche de la semana), tacos,... More »

  • 2005 | Best Margarita

    When the margarita was invented, it was an elegant drink -- an exquisite combination of great tequila and native juices that was as refreshing as the breeze blowing off the Mexican coast. But when it headed north -- no doubt brought back by those spring-breakers as a souvenir, like a social disease -- it morphed into a grain-alcohol, apple-juice orgy, with ingredient combinations that made your teeth squeak and your head hurt. Over the last several years, though, bars and restaurants have... More »

  • 2003 | Best High-End Mexican

    Mmm...botanas. If there's any better bar food than tapas, it's botanas -- the little bites and appetizers served with firewater all over Mexico proper. At Tamayo -- Richard Sandoval's upscale Larimer Square homage to the Mexican Riviera of his youth -- you can sample the flavors of Acapulco and beyond for free during the hora feliz (happy hour) that runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and then, emboldened by a couple of sharp nips at the fancy-pants margarita menu, dive deeper... More »

  • 2002 | Best Free Happy Hour

    Sidle up to the bar at Tamayo between 5 and 7 p.m. weekdays and prepare to get happy. Very happy. The jazzy, snazzy atmosphere at this upscale Mexican restaurant is enough to make you feel upbeat, but the happy-hour deal is guaranteed to elevate your attitude. During Hora Feliz, what is already one of the best margaritas in town comes with an extra half-shot of tequila, as well as botanas -- free little tidbits that go down just as smoothly. The offerings change daily; we've supped our way... More »

  • 2002 | Best Outdoor Patio -- Urban

    Tamayo won the location lottery when it took over the space that had been occupied by Cadillac Ranch and turned the second-floor terrace into a Mexican retreat. Every night that the weather cooperates, you can watch the sun set over the mountains and smell the fresh air, blessedly free of car exhaust, even though the traffic whizzing below on 14th Street and Speer Boulevard is enough to make you feel like you're part of a thriving, if not world-class, city. And when the weather is bad, your... More »

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  • Tamayo will be closed for lunch thanks to kitchen fire

    Tamayo will be closed for lunch thanks to kitchen fire

    By Laura Shunk | Fri, September 16, 2011

    There's been a lot of commotion in downtown Denver restaurants over the past few weeks. First, a flash fire at Rock Bottom shut down two blocks of the city, and now, another fire forced Larimer Square... More »

  • Judging from Tamayo, Richard Sandoval's empire is in decline

    Judging from Tamayo, Richard Sandoval's empire is in decline

    By Jason Sheehan | Thu, June 11, 2009

    I gave Rioja four years before going back (in a professional capacity) and finally finding the meal I'd always wanted to have there. Richard Sandoval opened Tamayo, his "modern Mexican" restaurant, at the corner of Larimer and 14th streets in 2001... More »

  • China Poblana

    China Poblana

    By Nancy Levine | Thu, June 29, 2006

    The Rooftop Lounge at Tamayo is one of the most pleasant places in town to grab a cocktail -- both for the view and for the margaritas. When I took my first sip of the peculiar yet tasty China Poblana ($10), made with Jose Cuervo Tradicional, fres... More »

  • Tamayo

    Tamayo

    By Jason Sheehan | Thu, March 30, 2006

    Five years ago, chef/owner Richard Sandoval's Tamayo was on the cutting edge of the Nuevo Latino culinary movement, with critics in Denver and beyond raving about the pipian de puerco (tamarind-marinated pork tenderloin in a pumpkin-seed sauce), t... More »

  • Bite Me

    Bite Me

    By Jason Sheehan | Thu, May 06, 2004

    Dean was the son of a wino, one of the most tottering bums on Larimer Street, and Dean had in fact been brought up generally on Larimer Street and thereabouts. He used to plead in court at the age of six to have his father set free. He used to beg... More »

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    maxplanck0 | Centennial, CO | 2 Reviews

    | Fri, May 4, 2012

    Any place that gets a down review from the self-absorbed and sneering Jason Sheehan gets 5 stars from me. I was there for the 1st time last night and all aspects of my experience were outstanding. I had the chili rellenos which were unlike any I've had prior and the range of flavors were a real rush to my palate. In addition, I shared an appetizer of the roasted veggies which were a grand introduction to the excellence this establishment is capable of. The service was world-class, too. I'll be back.

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    AshleyG | Denver, CO | 124 Reviews

    | Mon, April 5, 2010

    Roasted vegetables

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    neecola21 | Parker, CO | 156 Reviews

    | Mon, March 22, 2010

    Richard Sandoval's first foray into Denver show us what Mexican can be from the coast to the city

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Main Menu
Sopes Y Ensaladas
$9.00
Sopa De Elote
roasted corn soup, huitlacoche dumpling
$9.00
Sopa De Tortilla
chile pasilla broth, avocado, crema fresca, pulled chicken, queso panela
$9.00
Ensalada Mixta
mixed greens, red onions, grapefruit, candied walnuts, cranberries, mango, balsamic-chipotle vinaigrette
$9.00
Ensalada De Betabel
roasted red & yellow beets, orange, watercress, goat cheese, candied walnut , chile ancho-piloncillo glaze
Entradas
$11.00
Ceviche Mahi Mahi
onion, cilantro, sweet & spicy tomato broth
$11.00
Calamar Azteca
chile ancho crusted calamari
$13.00
Chile Relleno
chile poblano, shrimp, scallop, chile de arbol sauce, crema fresca
$14.00
Tiradito De Atun
chile encrusted tuna, jicama, cucumber, cilantro, green apple, chives, chipotle aioli, habanero-citrus broth, sesame seeds
$13.00
Tacos De Puntas De Filete
marinated beef tenderlion, cilantro corn tortilla, chile toreado salsa, pickled red fresno chile, queso panela, avocado
$11.00
Flautas
crispy corn tortilla, shredded chicken
$9.00
Quesadillas Surtidas
corn masa, queso oaxaca, chile poblano rajas, zucchini, tomatillo & tomato salsas, crema fresca
Para La Mesa
$10.00
Guacamole
avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro
$9.00
Add Chorizo $10.00
Queso Fundido
melted queso-oaxaca-chihuahua, flour tortillas, chile morita salsa
$11.00
Huarache De Hongos
corn flat bread, roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, caramelized onions, black bean puree, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, micro greens
$12.00
Huarache De Res
beef tenderlion, corn flat bread, caramelized onions, black bean puree, queso manchego, chile toreado, micro greens
Platos Fuertes
$24.00
Carne Asada
achiote marinated skirt steak, black bean-queso, oaxaca-chicharron gordita, tomato-chile pulla sauce / green bean-cactas salad
$27.00
Costilla De Res
braised short ribs, chile poblano-chive potato puree, haricot vert salad, guava-habanero chile sauce
$24.00
Salmon Adobado
wild salmon, plantains, roasted mushroom, chipotle-piloncillo-citrus sauce
$27.00
Pescado A La Talla
adobo marinated halibut, napa cabbage-tomato salad, chile chipotle rouille
$22.00
Mole Poblano
pan roasted chicken breast, plantains, mole sauce, cilantro rice
$24.00
Alambre De Res
beef tenderlion skewers, chorizo, bacon, bell pepper, cactus, mushroom, avocado, queso gouda, tomatillo-chile morita sauce
$23.00
Enchiladas De Jaiba
jumbo lump crab meat, corn, spinach, onions, queso chihuahua, mascarpone, roasted tomatillo sauce, cherry tomato-red onion cilantro salad
$28.00
Tampiquena
butterflied filet mignon, cactus salad, guacamole, chile poblano-potato gratin, mole cheese enchilada
$24.00
Camarones Al Chipotle
tequila flambed shrimp, black bean-gouda gordita, chipotle sauce
$22.00
Pechuga Adobada
pan roasted chicken breast, roasted corn-tomato pico de gallo, huitlacoche dumpling, cilantro pesto, serrano-balsamic reduction
$25.00
Puerco De Tamayo
tamarind marinated pork tenderlion, boniato potato puree, chorizo, corn-tomato-cilantro salsa, piloncillo-chile pasilla glaze
$24.00
El Dorado
pan roasted mahi mahi, cactus, queso panela, cherry tomatoes, onions asparagus, crema-truffle mashed potatoes, garlic-cilantro-lemon-butter, chive oil
$19.00
Crepas De Huitlacoche
crepes, wild mushroom, chayote salad, queso requeson, chile poblano sauce
$19.00
Verduras Al A Parilla
grilled red & green bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, sauteed spinach, salsa morita, haricot vert salad
Para Acompanar
$5.00
Chile Poblano-potato Gratin
chile poblano-potato gratin, mole cheese enchilada, plantains-crema fresca, sauteed spinach, chive-poblano-mashed potatoes
Desserts
$8.00
Limon Pannacotta Cake
warm lemon cake, citrus pannacotta, orange sauce, sugar tuile
$8.00
Torta De Calabaza Y Manzanas
butternut squash cake, corn-vanilla sauce, piloncillo-caramelized green apples, phyllo dough
$8.00
Pastel De Mousse
chocolate mousse, chocolate-chipotle sauce, peanut butter feuillantine crust, raspberry
$8.00
Empanadas De Plantano
banana & mexican cream turnovers, cinnamon, anglaise, coconut ice cream
$8.00
Piloncillo-toffee Cake
date cake, piloncillo-toffee sauce , honey sour cream ice cream, gastrique-raspberry sauce
$6.00
Ice Creams & Sorbets

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