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🌮 10 Underrated Taco Spots in Denver That Locals Swear By
From hidden trucks to spicy sleeper hits, here’s where real taco lovers go when they’re off-duty.
Your Taco Map to the Real Denver 🌮

Hey there, Denver explorers!
If you know, you know—and if you don’t, we’ve got you. While the influencers are still lining up at Tacos Tequila Whiskey, true taco lovers are chasing foil-wrapped flavor bombs from street trucks, family-run gems, and no-frills joints all across the city. We’ve rounded up 10 underrated taco spots that locals swear by—many serving $2 tacos with salsas that seriously slap.

🌸 Mile High Trivia Time!
What popular Denver restaurant is known for its famous green chili? |
👉 Hint: This eatery is a favorite for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Tap your guess — we’ll reveal the answer at the end of the newsletter!

🌮 Top 10 Underrated Taco Spots in Denver (According to Locals Who Know)
Forget the tourist lists. These are the real ones.
📍1325 Broadway, Denver 🔥 Bib Gourmand status, $5 Wednesday deals (2 tacos + marg), and an al pastor that people are obsessed with. 2. Wild Taco 📍2416 W 32nd Ave, Denver 💃 Amazing cocktails, top-tier service, and $10 Tuesday deals (2 tacos, chips, and a marg = unbeatable). 🚚 Multiple taco truck locations 🌮 “Never disappoints.” One of the most praised taco trucks in the thread. 4. Venalonzo’s 📍1025 W Evans Ave, Denver 💤 Called a “sleeper” by locals—but it scratches every taco itch. 📍1565 W Alameda Ave, Denver 🔥 Cochinita pibil, hand-made tortillas, and lots of local love. Downside: no more salsa bar 😭 | 📍70th & Josephine 🌶️ Hottest habanero salsa around. Total hole-in-the-wall with some of the best al pastor in town. 📍University & Evans 🐟 Locals swear by the fish tacos and their epic grilled jalapeño/salsa bar. 🌯 The go-to for hungry folks post-night-out. “+1”s from multiple users. 🎨 Artistic presentation and big flavors. Slightly outside Denver, but worth the trip. 10. Tacos Veloz 📍Federal Blvd at 71st 🏁 Street tacos done right—simple, fast, and flavorful. |

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🌮 Taco Tuesday Just Got Upgraded 🫶
Whether you’re loyal to lengua, chasing birria, or just want the best pastor in town, Denver’s taco scene is stacked. Skip the hype, follow the tortillas—and don’t be afraid to ask for the spicy salsa. ✅ Answer:D) Chili Verde Chili Verde is well-known in Denver for its delicious green chili, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors craving Mexican flavors. Got a favorite we missed? Hit reply and tell us where your go-to taco haunt is hiding. 🫶 Stay saucy, — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |

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