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    Taco Uprising

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    Aperitivos
    Lunch & Dinner Combos
    Day Tacos
    Quesadillas, Burritos & Bowls
    Sides
    Kids Menu
    Desserts
    NA Beverages

    Featured Items

    • Combo Meal 3 Tacos

      Your choice of any 3 Day Tacos. +$0.25 per Birria, El Mexicano, El Pescado tacos. Substitute flour tortillas for +$0.25 each.
      $15.50
    • El Mexicano (Online)

      Griddled cheese, seared diced beef, salsa Mexicana, and avocado crema served on a corn tortilla (Gluten-friendly)
      $6.50
    • Combo Meal With Rice & Beans

      Your choice of two tacos with sides of Mexican rice and your choice of beans. +$0.25 per Birria, El Mexicano, El Pescado tacos.
      $14.25

    Aperitivos

    • Chips + Salsa (Online)

      Freshly made salsa roja served with corn tortilla chips* (Vegetarian | Vegan) Contains: *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $6.00
    • Chips + Guacamole (Online)

      Freshly made guacamole with onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and lime juice, served with corn tortilla chips* (Vegetarian | Vegan) Contains: *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $8.00
    • Chips + Queso (Online)

      House-made queso served with corn tortilla chips* (Vegetarian) Contains: Soy, Dairy, *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $9.00
    • Flight Salsa + Guac + Queso (Online)

      A flight consisting of three 8 oz portions of salsa roja, guacamole, and queso + corn chips (Vegetarian) Contains: Soy, Diary in Queso, *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $20.00
    • Plantains (Online)

      Fried plantains, pickled red onions, queso fresco, crema, chives (contains: gluten)
      $7.00
    • Esquites (Online)

      Mexican street corn with butter, garlic, mayo, lime, cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and Tapatio hot sauce. (Vegetarian, Gluten Friendly) Contains: Dairy, Soy, Eggs
      $6.50
    • Nachos (Online)

      Yellow corn tortilla chips, queso, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, salsa roja (Vegetarian). Add: Pollo Verde +$2.50, Birria +$3.50 Guacamole +$1.50 or Refried Beans +$1.00 Contains: Traces of Gluten, Dairy, Soy
      $13.50

    Lunch & Dinner Combos

    • Combo Meal With Chips + Salsa

      Your choice of two Day Tacos and a small side of chips + salsa. +$0.25 per Birria, El Mexicano, El Pescado tacos. Substitute Guacamole or Queso for +$0.75
      $13.50
    • Combo Meal With Rice & Beans

      Your choice of two tacos with sides of Mexican rice and your choice of beans. +$0.25 per Birria, El Mexicano, El Pescado tacos.
      $14.25
    • Combo Meal 3 Tacos

      Your choice of any 3 Day Tacos. +$0.25 per Birria, El Mexicano, El Pescado tacos. Substitute flour tortillas for +$0.25 each.
      $15.50

    Day Tacos

    All Day tacos are served on corn tortillas. Let us know if you'd prefer housemade flour tortillas. Want some heat? Add a side of arbol salsa +$0.25
    • Birria (Online)

      Mexican adobo beef stew, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onion + consommé for dipping, served on a corn tortilla (Gluten-Friendly) Contains: Dairy
      $6.50
    • El Mexicano (Online)

      Griddled cheese, seared diced beef, salsa Mexicana, and avocado crema served on a corn tortilla (Gluten-friendly)
      $6.50
    • El Pescado (Online)

      Fried Alaskan cod taco, guacamole, pickled onions, cilantro, shaved jalapenos or Fresno peppers, citrus mayo + salsa macha (contains peanuts), served on a corn tortilla Contains: Peanuts, Sesame Seed, Seafood, Dairy, Gluten
      $6.50
    • El Gobernador (Online)

      Griddled cheese, seared seasoned shrimp, Mexican sofrito, citrus mayo, pickled onions, and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla. Contains: Shellfish, Dairy, Soy
      $6.25
    • Fried Chicken (Online)

      Buttermilk fried chicken, citrus slaw, queso fresco, crema, cilantro + salsa verde, served on a corn tortilla Contains: Dairy, Gluten
      $5.95
    • Pollo Verde (Online)

      Description: Chicken simmered in salsa verde and onions, crema, queso fresco + cilantro, served on a corn tortilla (Gluten-Friendly) Contains: Dairy, Soy
      $5.75
    • El Jardinero (Online)

      Griddled cheese, sauteed mushrooms, corn, pickled onions, crema + salsa verde, served on a corn tortilla (Vegetarian, Gluten-Friendly) Contains: Dairy
      $5.50
    • Señor Potato (Online)

      Refried bean, homestyle potatoes, cheese, crema, chives + salsa verde, served on a corn tortilla (Vegetarian | Vegan option available | Gluten-Friendly) Contains: Dairy
      $5.75
    • El Vegano (Online)

      Refried beans, vegan cheese, guacamole, citrus slaw, pickled onions, and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla (Vegan | Gluten-Friendly) Salsa Verde by request only
      $5.50

    Quesadillas, Burritos & Bowls

    • Quesadillas

      Warm 12.5" flour tortilla filled with melted cheese served with crema + salsa verde on the side. Add a protein: Mushroom & Corn +$2.50, Pollo Verde +$3.75, El Jefe +$4.75, or Birria +$4.75 Contains: Dairy, Soy
      $10.25
    • Burritos

      Warm 12.5" flour tortilla with rice, choice of beans, cheese, pico de gallo, pickled onions, Mexican crema, and cilantro. Smothered in a Guajillo chili salsa and topped with Mexican crema and cilantro. Add a protein: Mushrooms + Corn (+$0.50), Pollo Verde (+$0.50), El Jefe (+$1.00), or Birria (+$1.00). Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Soy
      $13.75
    • Bowls

      Rice, choice of beans, citrus slaw, cheese, pico de gallo, pickled onions, and Mexican crema. $13.25 Add a protein: Mushrooms + Corn (+$0.50), Pollo Verde (+$0.50), Fried Chicken (+$0.50), El Jefe (+$1.00), or Birria (+$1.00). Contains: Dairy, Soy
      $13.25

    Sides

    • Arbol Salsa (Spicy)

      Freshly made with arbol chiles, tomatillos, garlic, and spices. Our spiciest salsa with a 7-8 out of 10 heat rating (Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-free).
      $0.35
    • Extra Chip Bag

      Yellow corn tortilla chips* with salt (Vegetarian) Contains: *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $2.00
    • Salsa Roja 8oz

      Made with Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, onion, cilantro, lime, and spices. A mild salsa rojo with a 3 out of 10 heat rating (Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Friendly)
      $4.00
    • Guacamole 8oz

      Freshly made guacamole with onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and lime juice (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Friendly)
      $6.00
    • Queso 12oz

      Made with onions, garlic, green chili peppers, tomatoes, crema, butter, evaporated milk, and spices (Vegetarian | Gluten-Friendly) Contains: Dairy, Soy
      $7.00
    • Salsa Verde 8oz

      Made with tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and poblano peppers. A mild salsa verde with a 2-3 out of 10 heat rating (Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Friendly)
      $4.00
    • Rice 8oz

      Rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, topped with fresh cilantro (Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Free).
      $3.25
    • Whole Pinto Beans 8oz

      Your choice of whole pinto beans or refried pinto beans, made with onions, garlic, and spices (Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Friendly)
      $3.50
    • Refried Pinto Beans 8oz

      Slow-cooked refried pinto beans made with onions, garlic, and spices (Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free)
      $3.50
    • Homestyle Potatoes 8oz

      Crispy homestyle potatoes (Vegetarian | Vegan) May contain trace amounts of gluten from cross-contamination in the fryer.
      $3.50
    • Citrus Slaw 8oz

      Shredded red cabbage and carrot mixture with housemade cilantro lime vinaigrette (Vegan | Gluten-Friendly)
      $2.50
    • Queso 3.25oz

      $0.75
    • Salsa Roja 2oz

      $0.50
    • Guacamole 3.25oz

      $0.75
    • Salsa Verde 2oz

      $0.50
    • Mexican Crema 2oz

      Mexican Crema (Vegetarian | Gluten-Free) Contains: Dairy
      $0.50
    • 1 x Extra Corn Tortilla

      A locally sourced ~5.5-inch corn tortilla (Gluten-Friendly | Vegetarian | Vegan) Contains: Soy
      $0.25
    • 1 x Extra Housemade Flour Tortilla

      Housemade ~5.5-inch flour tortillas (Vegetarian) Contains: Gluten
      $0.75
    • 12 x Housemade Flour Tortillas

      1 Dozen (12) housemade ~5.5-inch flour tortillas (Vegetarian) Contains: Gluten
      $8.00

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Breaded buttermilk fried chicken tenders served with corn chips* Contains: Dairy, Soy, Gluten* *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $6.50
    • Kids Nachos

      Corn chips* topped with queso covered with our house-made queso. Contains Dairy, Soy, Gluten* *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $5.50
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla with melted cheese served with corn chips* (Vegetarian) Contains: Dairy, Soy, Gluten* *Corn chips may contain traces of Gluten
      $5.50

    Desserts

    • Churros OMG

      Churros with chocolate sauce PLUS a soft cinnamon sugar cookie with one scoop of vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup & cinnamon dust. +$2.00 for an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream. Contains: Dairy, Wheat, Eggs, Gluten
      $10.25
    • Cookie w/ Ice Cream

      A soft cookie with cinnamon sugar made locally in Five Points by Scratch Family Bakery topped with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon dust. Contains: Dairy, Wheat, Eggs, Gluten
      $6.50
    • Churros w/ Choc & Ice Cream

      Churros served with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cinnamon dust. Contains: Egg, Dairy, Soy, Wheat
      $6.50
    • Cookie

      A soft cookie with cinnamon sugar made locally in Five Points by Scratch Family Bakery. Contains: Dairy, Wheat, Eggs, Gluten
      $4.25
    • Churros w/ Choc

      Churros served with chocolate sauce and cinnamon dust. Contains: Egg, Dairy, Soy, Wheat
      $4.25
    • Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop

      Vanilla ice cream scoop Contains: Dairy
      $2.50

    NA Beverages

    • Mexican Coke

      Mexican coke in a glass bottle
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Diet Coke served in an aluminum can or in a glass with ice, upon request.
      $4.00
    • Jarritos

      A fruit-flavored, less carbonated Mexican-made soft drink. Multiple flavors are available.
      $4.00
    • NA La Sirena

      Pineapple, lemon, peach, simple syrup, Topo Chico (Non-alcoholic)
      $5.00
    • NA Margarita

      Non-alcoholic Tequila, lime, non-alcoholic triple sec, and simple syrup
      $7.00
    • NA Paloma

      Non-alcoholic Tequila, grapefruit, lime, simple syrup, Topo Chico
      $7.00
    • NA Green Mile

      Non-alcoholic Tequila, cucumber, lime, ginger
      $7.00
    • NA Athletic Lite

      A simple, light, completely reimagined light non-alcoholic beer
      $4.00
    • NA Cerveza Athletica Copper

      A refreshing Mexican-inspired light non-alcoholic copper cerveza
      $4.00
    • Americano

      Lavazza Blue Double shot Espresso with hot water.
      $4.00
    • Espresso

      A Lavazza Blue shot of espresso, or make it a double shot.
      $3.25
    • Latte

      The perfect balance of a Lavazza Blue double shot of espresso, steamed milk, and a thin layer of foam, served hot or cold. Choice of whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk, and add vanilla flavoring for $0.50
      $5.00
    • Mocha

      The perfect balance of a Lavazza Blue double shot of espresso, chocolate, steamed milk, and a thin layer of foam, served hot or cold.
      $5.50
    • London Fog (Tea)

      Earl Grey with hot and foamy milk plus vanilla syrup (caffeinated)
      $4.50
    • Earl Grey (Tea)

      Twinings Earl Grey Black tea (Caffeinated)
      $4.00
    • Bottled Water (16 oz can)

      Proud Source Spring Water is naturally filtered by the earth, process free, and contains no additives. Proud Source is bottled in a 100% recyclable, BPA-free aluminum bottle.
      $4.00
    • Sparkling Water

      Sparkling mineral water from Mexico, either Topo Chico or Jarritos Minerale
      $4.00
    • Lemonade (Adult)

      Housemade lemonade
      $4.00
    • Kids Milk

      $2.50
    • Kids Chocolate Milk

      $2.75
    • Kids Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Kids Orange Juice

      $3.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    We are a Mexican-inspired taqueria and cocteleria offering top-notch Breakfast and Day tacos, phenomenal coffee, and memorable agave-forward cocktails and mocktails.

    Location

    2849 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205

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