El Taco de Mexico
Best Green Chile in Denver · CO
Green chile burritos on Santa Fe Drive since 1985.
El Taco de Mexico has anchored Denver's Santa Fe Drive since 1985, a no-frills counter where cooks work in full view and the green-chile-smothered burritos, chile relleno and menudo draw lines of loyal regulars. Its authenticity earned a James Beard America's Classics award in 2017.
A Denver institution and James Beard honoree, El Taco de Mexico is the 2025 Centurion Award winner.
What they're known for
- Green-chile-smothered burritos
- Chile relleno
- Menudo
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Green Chile in Denver Denver, CO · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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