La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas
1565 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO, 80223
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Address :
1565 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO, 80223 - Phone (720) 583-6586
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Karoline G.
If you are looking for straight forward street tacos, then come here. The place itself is pretty much a hole in the wall, but they do have a good amount of seating even though it looks small when you pull up. The parking lot is a little confusing, but we managed. The menu on the wall is in Spanish, but if you find it hard to navigate, they do have an English version that they offered. We decided on carnitas, al pastor and carne asada. They had a nice variety of salsas that you can choose from and I was a big fan of the habanero one. Everything had good flavor and I was happy with all of our choices. The price was good and the people working were all very nice. I will be back as soon as I need my taco fix, which will probably be soon!
(4)Julia B.
I actually dream about the perfect tacos, and when I dream.. it looks like La Calle. This place is truly a hole in the wall. Its in an old house that has been converted into a taqueria. It reminds me of a place you would find in LA. The prices are fair. There is a huge picture on the wall of the different meats. Its not like Taco De Mexico where there is an english translation, which I actually like. The tacos are super fantastic yum. I got the steak and they were juicy and delicious. there were no veggies on them, that was the only thing I would change. But since I do not speak any spanish I could not say. Very authentic, very delicious.. I love this place.
(5)Angie T.
If you want authentic street tacos this is the place! Whole menu is in Spanish FYI, such amazing choices, I am adventurous, so I had head, stomach, mixed pork, steak and pork. You really can't go wrong
(5)Denver B.
Excellent tacos! Parking in the back and the restaurant is bright and airy. The choices of tacos cross the spectrum of Mexican favorites. The carne asada is a favorite and the Al Pastor has a nice citrus, pineapple element to it. The staff are all helpful and courteous and I've always felt comfortable there. I didn't give it five stars as my taste buds tend to lean more to Tacos y Salsas in Aurora as their meats have more marinade and flavor. Nevertheless, the tacos here are some of the best in all of Denver. Muy sabroso!
(4)Mari C.
I like the selection of tacos! The condiments: salsas and veggies... pretty standard but good! The PLUS here other then the flavor for me was the meat. A lot of places you go to (for authentic Mexican tacos) you'll find some of the fat from the meat. These seemed to have a lot less then most of those places. I HATE biting into a taco with a huge piece of fat... but I had no issues here. Also pretty cheap eats here. In short: Colorful, flavorful, great service, will go again.
(5)Baltazar S.
I have always wondered what this place had to offer after all passing thru here all these times on my way to las tortugas right next door. I finally gave it a try and man o man. What have i been missing all this time. This is by far the best taqueria i have ever been to. The cochinita pibil tacos were the juiciest tacos i have ever had. I could've easily eaten 10 tacos of it if i could. No wonder westword said it had the best taco in denver. It really does.
(5)Aaron B.
A haiku for how good these tacos are: I've had great tacos! These tacos are delicious! I want more tacos!
(5)Chloe G.
Last night, I tried La Calle for the first time. My rating is more reflective of what I think of the people who work there than the food. Their compassion for people in need alone is enough to make me a loyal customer. First, the food: I ordered two carnitas tacos and my boyfriend ordered three tacos: one each of carnitas, al pastor, and carne asada. All of the tacos were pretty good, especially with the variety of salsas and toppings provided at the salsa bar. All around solid and I will return. The Five-Star Moment: While enjoying our tacos, a homeless man came in and asked if the folks at La Calle would make a burrito for him to share with his girlfriend in exchange for the $3 they had pulled together for dinner. The cook said yes immediately and proceeded to make the man and his girlfriend each a generous meal, gave them drinks, and then refused to take any of their money. The whole interaction was so touching it made me slightly teary. Take away: I will continue to support this business, not only because I love tacos, but because these are good people.
(5)Erika O.
I recommend getting everything, twice. These tacos are authentic and phenomenal- I will even go as far to say, these are my favorite tacos of all time. I was sad to leave. My only complaint is there's no hammocks, so I can rest & digest.
(5)JT T.
Love this place. Reminds of some mexican places in CA. Ordered a 5 pack of tacos and did a little mix and match to get a good variety. Carne Asada - Favorite. Steak was marinated perfectly. Soft and not chewy. Carnitas - 2nd favorite. Great flavor and crispy Cochinlia - Never tried this before but it had a nice spicy flavor. Al pastor - Least favorite. Just wasn't that tasty to me. The lady at the counter was friendly. She actually put all the different types of sauces/salsa on for me. That salsa bar is legit. Love it.
(5)Will J.
Take a journey into the authentic street taco world. A variety of salsas to choose from. Watch out for the red onions (peppers maybe? not sure) as they are very spicy. i got a variety of different tacos but the al pastor stood out. the menu is all in spanish
(5)Krystal M.
If you want straight street tacos, boom! Right here. We got carnitas, al pastor and carne asada. All were really good, but I would say the carne asada stands out here over other places I've been to. We also got sides of rice which were pretty close to what we were used to in So Cal and was super good. Also, the salsa bar had so many choices and cilantro WITHOUT onions, yay! Plus the staff was super friendly and helpful. The only downside was that it was really cold inside and I'm not sure there was a heater... so my food got cold fast. Still, bomb tacos, so we'll totally be back.
(5)Tashia L.
Great customer service and clean, warm environment. The crispy chili rellenos and mole are super good. Their salsa to start is also very delicious.
(5)Riza H. C.
FRIDAY February 27th 2015. After work and after running some errands in this Neighborhood, Hubs is craving for some Tacos and Mexican so to this establishment we went. This establishment literally is in a "cute house" turned into a RESTAURANT. Ample of Seating areas available and the staffs are indeed friendly, inviting and my oh my, we should have been here many moons ago.. YES, if you BLINK, you definitely can missed or passed by this establishment since its located along a busy road of WEST ALAMEDA. YES, you order at the counter and they will call your name and send your order to where you seat or you can pick up your order at the ordering counter. As usual there are plenty to choose but we opt for our favorites. From their simple menu, we opt the following items : * Burrito de Carne (Asada Burrito) ($8.50) * Asada Tacos ($7.25) * Taco de Cinco ($8.50) * 2 orders of Cabeza Tacos * 3 orders of Lengua Tacos * 2 bottles of Cola ($3.98) Thankfully, the staffs behind the ordering counter, allows me to choose the "combination". Hence I opt to have the options of Lengua and Cabeza. I cannot recall which is which coz everything is so tender and I like it ALOT! ALOT! ALOT! YES, they also have a SALSA BAR in which so many to choose and all the SALSA they offer, we like it a lot! From the Habenero Pickled Onions, to the Red Salsa, to the Tomatilo Salsa to name a few. The dining area is kept clean as well as the washroom, when I managed to use it that evening. Then after our dinner, I am curious about some of the dishes and the staffs are so willingly answering all my queries and even offer samples in which I am NOW Craving for those. I should have ask earlier and order those items too.. Then I also overlooked the Tripa Tacos.. With the Pancita and Birria de chivo, those are now my favorites.. ONLY if its like BLIZZARD outside to have them.. "COMFORT" food similar to what I grew up eating, though I am NOT Hispanic at all. I whispered to myself. The meat are so tender and its so flavorful. Definitely returning to La Calle to bring a group and see how things may differ. See you soon La Calle. @52/2015
(4)Heather T.
We came here with our international food group this past weekend. The hubs and I love divey places like this. There were some menu items that my limited Spanish couldn't decipher for me so thankfully they have an English menu. We hadn't realized we could do mix and match tacos so ordered five of the al pastor and five of the stewed pork. The al pastor had a hit of sweet that neither of us loved from pineapple chunks. The stewed pork was good but a little sweeter too. We went back for more and tried the lengua, carnitas and asada tacos. The second round was much better for our taste buds. We also got the hang of the salsa bar and sampled a couple sauces which increased the tasty factor. Hands down the best part of the meal was the pineapple agua fresca. Incredible pineapple flavor with chunks of fresh pineapple and served ice cold.
(4)Amber R.
This was my first time here... Every bit worth the 5 stars. I asked for 5 of the most popular tacos, the man that took my order was very helpful and accommodating. When I walked in a little after 1 there was no one here. By the time I sat down there was almost a line out the door.. That says something :)
(5)Matthew H.
Great tacos! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you get inside it's very clean and inviting. My girlfriend and I got a bunch of the cochinitas and carnitas tacos -- they were simple, inexpensive, and mouthwateringly delicious. I look forward to coming back here and trying some of their other options. The only negative is that they don't really have anything available for vegetarians.
(5)Michael H.
I tipped my sombrero to them all five times. Best Tacos I have had in Denver so far. Great Salsas and of course they serve Diet Coke.
(5)Andrew Z.
I was in town for work and Yelp led me to La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas. Honestly, the exterior of the building and the unclear parking situation left my co-worker skeptical, but after pushing on, we were both extremely satisfied with our meals. Fresh ingredients, kind service, and an array of taco meat choices. The man behind the counter was super friendly and he explained all the different sauces including a peanut/multi-spice one that was his favorite and quickly became mine. I would love to go back!
(5)E S.
I've been searching for the best taco in west Denver and this is up there. Had the asada tacos and the were done perfectly. The salsa bar had a wealth of choices and had a good mix of spicey choices. Definitely coming back to check out the rest of the menu.
(4)Ammon L.
Best street tacos in Denver! Great authentic taco selection. Al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, lengua, tripe and the elusive cochinita pibil! Amazing salsa selection 6 options last time I was in along with all the little toppings. Aguas frescas and my personal favorite, tepache. Tepache is a mildly fermented drink made with pineapples and piloncillo! It is very good, almost as good as my grandmother's version of it. If you have never had tepache, it alone is worth a visit to La Calle. Whenever I have an itch for good mexican street food this is where come. Also, and I feel this should go without saying, but no they do not have ground beef tacos. If you want that, go to taco bell.
(5)Gavin W.
Great little hole in the wall taco place. They didnt speak any English but it wasn't a big deal. Was a little hesitant to go in at first, it doesn't look the best from the outside. After I went inside I ordered some tacos al pastor, and carnitas and they were great!! Super cheap too, I think it was around $1 per taco. Overall I loved it and will be going back.
(4)Don P.
yep.. like everyone else said - one of the BEST, authentic, "street taco" places in Denver.. If you need some hipster, sockhead, overpriced attempt at REAL ethnic, do NOT go here....
(5)Michelle P.
Total perfection. The boyfriend grew up near the boarder and he was totally impressed by this place. We will be back often. He had the al pastor and I had carnitas and we both had nothing left on our plates when we finished. FYI this is authentic, be prepared to not be able to read the menu.
(5)Kaiji E.
Seriously.. The previous reviews are not kidding. Tacos are really GOOD. Will be back soon.
(5)Llianna A.
Just happen to come across this place visiting a friend in town. A real taste of Mexico. Reminds me of my vacations to Playa Del Carmen.
(5)Luis A.
We're from out of town and know Mexican food!!! This place has street tacos that were Delicious! We have 4 kids two of which I can say have picky palettes. They loved the steak tacos. The wife would of liked chips to go with the salsa, but other than that the food was sooo good. We ordered a variety and all were really good. Enjoy;) you won't regret it.
(5)Justin M.
Excellent, authentic Mexican tacos at a low price with friendly service. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.
(5)Matt W.
I love la Calle! These tacos are just so dang good. I can't vouch for authenticity but they seem pretty authentic to me. Great salsas, great meats. The only thing that could make them even better would me house made cord tortillas. A great spot and well priced.
(5)Paula S.
Amazing tacos!!!! We had carnitas, carne asada and cantaloupe and pineapple water. The staff was very helpful!! The menu was in Spanish they handed us an English menu. Let us try some unusual meats. Cow head and beef tongue. The cow head was amazing. Great prices and great food.
(5)Christina P.
By far one of the best quality Mexican spots in Denver...Fresh & delicious! We will be back for more!
(5)Boris Z.
Not impressed. I expected better from all the reviews. The cashier/cook was kind of a dick. He had that I don't care about you reactions. But we all have our opinions. Won't go back. I've had way better. Oh yeah and the horchata. What a rip off. $3+ and from the fountain instead of making their own.
(2)S K F.
As good as authentic street tacos get, period.
(5)Paul R.
After moving to Colorado from Fresno, California, about a year and a half ago, I've been on a mission to find tacos that are made like back home and what family makes. The issue I've been running into out here is that there's so many variants on Mexican food depending on the part of the country it's based on, and the stuff you get in Fresno is just one of those varieties. This place was perfect for what I was looking for. No corn and stuff in the rice, perfect beans (none of that black beans on the side nonsense), and the carne asada tacos were cooked perfectly. They also have a little bar in the front where you pick your own toppings, so I was able to keep it to the simple onion, cilantro, salsas and lime. Next time I'm going through Denver, I'm definitely going to hit this place back up.
(5)Ian M.
Great food! Great sauces! Great service!!! A must if you are in the mood for tacos!!!
(5)Hoang L.
This place deserves all the stars. Hands down the best street tacos in Denver. There is a freshness and lightness to the food you don't find at the other taco shops. I had two lengua (tongue) and one carnitas taco. Every bite was perfect. What a gem this place is!!!
(5)Alex V.
This Unicorn of a restaurant is a must-go spot in the entire city of Denver. You've got to love authentic Mexican food, and no I don't mean Tex-Mex or that crap they serve out west called Cali-Mex. Building off of the successes of Las Tortugas, this taco venture is spot on good authentic (CHEAP) Mexican cuisine! The menu is quite simple. A plate of 5 tacos will cost you between $7-$9 dollars depending on the cut of beef or pork your Mexican-craving palette desires. I recommend the Carne Asada, Lengua (tongue), and the Al Pastor. They also have the most authentic quesadilla (chuletta) I've ever had in the states (and im from Houston)! Your taste buds will go on a roller coaster ride via the salsa line in the restaurant. They have 5-6 different sauces with different a different base ingredient. Habañero, avocado, peanuts, traditional green, traditional red, etc. Do not expect anything fancy except for the exquisite taste of the taco concoctions that hit your mouth. While you sit and eat your amazing meal you will be treated with a lesson in Mexican culture as they blast latin music over the restaurant speakers. Knowing a little spanish will go a long way here as many of the staff may only speak spanish. Do yourself a favor and get here as soon as possible. You can send me thank you letters. Just PM me for my address.
(5)Anthony A.
Get a 5 taco combo plate to try 5 different meats and flavors. Excellent lengua (tongue) and al pastor (pork) tacos. Worth the drive!
(5)Jamie N.
There is no pursuit more noble than that of fly ass tacos. The Pibil was stupendous, the Al Pastor was superb, the Carne Asada was more bombastic than Shaggy circa 1995. Bonus points for a salsa bar with some heat, bonus points for me being the only white person there, bonus points for the pink & orange, can't miss it paint job.
(5)Julie G.
OH. MY. GOSH. This is THEE taco place. Authentic selection of taco meats. The buche was perfectly soft and seasoned; complimented by crunchy chopped onion, cool cilantro and spicy red salsa. I also had a cochinita pibil taco which I haven't had since I had it in a tiny village in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Wow, I really didn't think I'd ever have decent cochinita pibil outside of southeastern Mexico. It was perfectly tender and was topped with red pickled onions.
(5)Gail E.
These where the best tacos I have ever had. Beef Tongue the best, so tender and full of flavor. The salsas to go on it just added a little kick. It may be a hole in the wall. But put this food in a five star restaurant and people would be flocking to it. Never let the front door stop you from trying something new, this was excellent. The cook, I assumed the owner, was fabulous and helpful asking if I had any questions. Stop in some time. Excellent food.
(5)Austin V.
I am in town visiting from Austin Texas. We have a lot of tacos in Austin. A lot. I loved this place. Its much like my experience of tacos in Mexico. These tacos come on the small round doubled corn tortillas. They have the same salsa and other condiment tins just like in Mexico. They have a deal where you get 5 tacos (actually not an enormous amount because they're small tacos) for a low price. I forget how much it was. You can mix and match tacos. I had 5 different ones. I had pastor, carne Asada, cabeza, canitas, and by far my favorite cochinita pibil. The staff was amazingly open and friendly. I fumbled through my Spanish and they the same for English. We all laughed and had a good time. When I was just about to leave and was giving my mucho gracias maestro he waves me over and says try this. It was a free tasting of the chive; really amazing. If I ever get back to Denver ill be having 5 pibils and 5 chivos
(5)William D.
After living in Colorado for the past 4 years I will say without a doubt this is the most authentic Mexican food in Colorado. I think it is just as good as Pinche and way less expensive.
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