Best South American Restaurants In Denver Near Me

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4worldlovers: At Senor Bear, we are a service-included restaurant. 100% of the service charge is distributed to the staff in an equitable manner.

4worldlovers: Los Parceros Colombian Restaurant opened its doors in 2013 with a vision to bring to Denver traditional Colombian flavors. We are a family-friendly, cozy restaurant on the bustling E Colfax corridor, between Jasmine St. and Jersey St. Just look for the red umbrellas outside.

We recently updated our interior to reflect our vision, so you feel you are stepping into a traditional Colombian town when you enter. The clay tile roof and whitewashed walls decorated with flowers and folk art are reminiscent of the pueblitos paisas that dot the Colombian countryside.

4worldlovers: Zocalito Latin Bistro in Denver, Colorado, is home to chef Michael Beary, the chef dedicated to bringing the authentic ingredients and true flavors of Oaxaca to America. Located in downtown Denver at the corner of 18th and Champa, Zocalito is a short walk from the Theater District, Denver Performing Arts Center, Colorado Convention Center, Union Station, 16th Street Mall, and less than two miles from Coors Field. Validated parking is available in the Denver Place garage; enter from Curtis Street. Patio dining & takeout available.

4worldlovers: We cut through the complicated to find honesty and effortless simplicity, serving the food you want with the drinks you crave at one of the best restaurants in Denver. With a modern, comfortable design and welcoming neighborhood environment, Corinne Denver provides a place to gather with friends and colleagues over honest food + drink, from hearty to healthy. Drop in + stay awhile.

4worldlovers: The Huracán made with Tingala mixes smooth rum and citrus flavors with the electric buzz of this Brazilian spirit.

An Insider’s Guide to Denver’s Unofficial Latin American Enclave


“This year-and-a-half-old brick-and-mortar, spawned from the popular food truck of the same name, gives Denverites a cozy, colorful place to enjoy the cuisine of chef-owner Jorge Aguirre’s native Colombia—and a full cocktail menu, including shots of bracing, sugar-cane-based “aguardiente,” the South American country’s de facto national spirit…”


“…its central location on South Broadway makes it an easy destination for trying out some of the South American country's signature dishes. You'll leave knowing just a little more about Colombia — that the food is delicious, for example — than when you arrived…”

“Colombian cooking experienced a surge in Denver in 2017, and nobody does it better than Jorge Aguirre, who opened La Chiva on South Broadway last summer after several years of serving empanadas, arepas and other specialties out of his food truck.”


#4. Colombian flavors shine through in La Chiva’s guava bread pudding, made with fruit sourced from South America…”


“Our first taste of La Chiva's Colombian street food came at Civic Center Eats two summers ago, when chef/owner Jorge Aguirre would park his brightly colored truck and hand out light, crispy empanadas made from scratch…”


“Having been delighted by his empanadas at TheBigWonderful, we're thrilled to hear that Jorge Aguirre is officially launching La Chiva, his Colombian food truck, tonight..”

4worldlovers: Open Valentine’s Day (02/14/23) from 4pm – 10:30pm serving our dinner menu & pricing! Reservations highly recommended.

Private dining available for up to 140 guests. Inquire for A/V rental and buyout options. Parties over 15 guests please call the restaurant directly or place an event request online here.

Prices do not include alcohol, featured items, à la carte items, desserts, beverages, tax or gratuity.

When purchased with a full-price meal children 2 years and under are complimentary, 3-5 years are $5.00 and 6-12 years are half price.

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Born out of a love for homemade cooking and Latin culture, Chocklo was launched in Denver in 2012. Here, you will find original takes on the traditional tastes of arepas, empanadas, tortas, and more this side of the border. The menu boasts authentic ingredients and intense flavors that transport to a distant land. All served in an inviting environment created by a Colombian family, passionate about sharing a rich cultural experience with you.

4worldlovers: Although we might not show an available table at your preferred time, we suggest you call the restaurant at 303.534.1970 to take advantage of last minute cancellations.

Parties of five or more should call us directly for reservations. 303.534.1970


Extensive gin list, unique cocktails, wine and beers from the Iberian peninsula and around the world


Passion, creativity and attention to detail are the engines that drive any restaurant. Executive Chef/Owner Jennifer Jasinski and General Manager/Owner Beth Gruitch lead the team at Rioja. Read more about them below:


Cooking started at a young age out of necessity for Jasinski. Growing up in a single-parent household with two siblings who all took turns cooking, Jasinski developed a knack for following recipes and creating her own, until eventually, it was always her turn to cook.


Located in Denver’s Historic Union Station, Ultreia is the latest from Crafted Concepts, the group behind four award-winning Denver restaurants, Rioja, Stoic & Genuine, Euclid Hall and Bistro Vendôme.

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Look no further than Tacos Tequila Whiskey. That's not just us talking—we've collected more restaurant awards and accolades than we know what to do with, from critics and diners alike, including being named one of the top 50 new restaurants in the nation by Bon Appetit Magazine.


We've brought our modern twist on "comida de la calle"—Mexican street food—to a sit-down restaurant with an expanded menu and a selection of quality, small-batch tequila and whiskey as well as award-winning cocktails and desserts. We still believe in using local products while staying true to authentic regional recipes—we specialize in making the absolute best street tacos anywhere.

So come in and see what everyone's talking about, grab one of our award-winning tacos and sip on a drink from our extensive list of tequila, whiskey and (again) award-winning cocktails.

Pinche Tacos opened as a food truck with a vision to serve the best damn tacos you've ever seen coming out of a moving vehicle. Why Pinche? Well, these weren't the crunchy, ground-beef tacos you might have had growing up and we wanted to make damned sure you knew it. Mission accomplished - soon we had lines of people waiting to try these tacos but, of course, not everyone was as excited about the name as they were about the tacos. Don't know what it means yet? You can check out a quick primer on the various connotations of pinche in Patricia Calhoun's great article here. We had no idea the uproar it might cause and it didn't really matter...until we tried to offer our diners a little more.

We wanted to bring our delicious tacos to more people, so we bought a food cart to put on the Sixteenth Street Mall. Once the authorities caught wind of our name it was a "no-go" unless we could name the cart something else. After a brutal Facebook contest to find a new name (read about the pinche naming contest here HERE), we ended up as Tacos Borrachos. It's a great name—irreverent, slightly offensive, a little dirty—kind of "Pinche Lite." Well, we discovered pretty quickly that we didn't want to be in the cart business—it never went to the mall and made a select few appearances at Civic Center Eats before we canned the idea altogether. But it started a long line of city protests about the name that would follow us to our first brick & mortar location.

Originally, we figured that people shouldn't have to wait for the trailer to get a great taco. Winter was a taco wasteland and people were chomping at the bit to get first crack at the trailer when it opened. With a brick and mortar you wouldn't have to wait, wouldn't have to stand, and you could get a delicious adult beverage to boot! As it turns out, you may still have to wait a little (not the entire winter), and you may have to stand a little (yes we do get busy), but now you can get the best damn tacos pretty much any time you want (with a solid cocktail to match)!

Of course, the name was a sticking point once again. We wanted people to find us, but we were not allowed to put the word "Pinche" anywhere near the restaurant. For our sign we just wanted people to know what they were going to get - "Tacos, Tequila & Whiskey." Pretty basic, huh? It has kind of stuck and has become our de facto name. It makes sense—we serve amazing Tacos, some of the best Tequila you can get your hands on and a wide variety of quality Whiskey.

4worldlovers: If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant, you've come to the right place. Mexico City Lounge serves a wide range of Mexican food that's made from the finest and the freshest ingredients available. Our restaurant takes pride in bringing the colorful flavors of Mexico to the heart of Denver, CO. With us, you no longer have to travel far just to taste authentic Mexican cuisine. Here, we are passionate about serving our customers with high-quality and delicious food at affordable prices. We also now offer curbside pick-up.