Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Donut Shop, Jalapeño Deluxe Restaurante and Pupusas Paradise, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Denver. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Denver's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Denver’s dining scene offers a wealth of budget-friendly gems where you can enjoy authentic Mexican flavors alongside comforting American classics and unique Taiwanese dishes. From the traditional New Mexican staples at Little Anita's to the artisanal treats at Black Box Bakery, this collection highlights the city's most accessible and delicious neighborhood spots. Whether you are craving a quick bite at Que Rico or a relaxed afternoon at Barquentine Brewing Company, these local favorites prove that exploring Denver's diverse culinary landscape doesn't have to break the bank.
29 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Denver | Cheap Mexican Food
- The Donut Shop · rated 5/5: American.
- Jalapeño Deluxe Restaurante · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Pupusas Paradise · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- HOJA · rated 5/5: Taiwanese.
- Little Anita's - Foods of New Mexico · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Que Rico · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Renegado Tacos and Margaritas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Barquentine Brewing Company · rated 5/5: American.
- Los Carboncitos · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Perdida · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Latinto Café · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Delicias Del Barrio · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Black Box Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- Las Delicias · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Butcher Block Cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- Cain's Creative Cakes · rated 4/5: American.
- Junction Food & Drink · rated 3/5: American.
- Reverence Brewing company · rated 2/5: American.
- Casa Vallarta Restaurant & Tequila Bar · rated 2/5: Mexican.
- Los Chingones · rated 2/5: Mexican.
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop · rated 1/5: Mexican.
- The Irish Rover · rated 1/5: American.
- Blazing Bird · rated 1/5: American.
- Machete Tequila + Tacos: Mexican.
- Tamayo: Mexican.
- Offshoots at the Gardens Cafe: American.
- Illegal Pete's: Mexican.
- Casa de Sanchez Panadería y Restaurante: Mexican.
- Brooklyn Pizza: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
