Los Chingones – Mexican
This high-energy destination pulses with a bold, urban spirit, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of chipotle corn soup and the lively chatter of a social crowd. Guests dive into vibrant spreads of hand-smashed guacamole and charred Mexican elote, savoring a playful menu that reimagines street food classics with a defiant, flavor-forward edge.
4959 South Newport Street, Denver 80237 https://loschingonesmexican.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Los Chingones
Dairy-Free at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baja Fish Taco, Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Mexican Elote. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria Taco, Garden Guac and Carne Asada Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chingon Guac, Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chingon Guac, Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Prickly Pear Paloma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Los Chingones
Los Chingones in Denver has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac, Mexican Elote and Garden Guac. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Los Chingones
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| El Jefe Burrito | 6.8 g | 52 g |
| Birria Taco | 3.8 g | 43.4 g |
| Garden Guac | 19.3 g | 42.3 g |
| Mexican Pizza | 129.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Chingon Guac | 10.5 g | 34.2 g |
| Chingon Nachos | 34.3 g | 27.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Baja Fish Taco | 31.7 g | 16.5 g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 119.3 g | 12 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Fried Avocado Taco | 13 g | 5.8 g |
| Churros with Mexican Chocolate | 29.9 g | 4.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the bold, heat-driven flavors of the street tacos, with standout dishes including the duck confit, baja fish, and savory al pastor. Reviewers highlight the creative drink menu, particularly the
Menu
Small Bites & Starters
- Rooster Salsa - $2.5: House salsa Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Fresh Hand Smashed Guac - $10: Serrano, lime, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Guac - $12: Charred seasonal veggies, pepitas, cotija, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chingon Guac - $13.5: Rattlesnake chorizo, pickled jalapeno, cotija, pico, cilantro Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Queso Blanco - $10: Melty cheese blend with hatch green chile and roasted pico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Elote - $8: Corn on the cob, chipotle aioli, cotija, takis, cilantro, crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Pizza - $12.75: Chingon cheese, red pepper, poblano pepper, adobo chicken, jalapenos, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chingon Nachos - $12: Black beans, pickled jalapeño and onion, pico, crema, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $11: Cotija, pasilla lime, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Corn Soup - $5: Creamy chipotle corn soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Adobo Chicken Taco - $5.5: Chingon slaw, fuego takis, guajillo ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Crispy Shrimp Taco - $5.5: Pickled onion, chipotle & habañero aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pastor Taco - $5.5: Braised pineapple, arbol morita salsa, onion, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Avocado Taco - $5.5: Tempura fried avocado, pico, habanero aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Taco - $6: Grilled or fried white fish, chingon slaw, pickled onion, chipotle & habañero aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Taco - $6: Spicy braised beef, chingon cheese, onion, cilantro, guajillo beef jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6: Cilantro, tomatillo avocado salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Bubu Chingon Bowl - $13.5: Brown rice, chipotle vinaigrette, brussels sprouts, broccolini, zucchini, bell pepper, arugula, caramelized onion, crispy onion, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Ramen - $14.5: 24 hour spicy pork broth, udon noodles, cabbage, radish, jalapeños, pico, cilantro, crispy onions and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobo Chicken Enchiladas - $16: Adobo chicken, chingon cheese, guajillo, slaw, guajillo ranch, takis Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Quesadilla - $15: Dipped local tortilla, spicy braised beef, cheese, onion, cilantro, guajillo beef jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Jefe Burrito - $16.5: 2 soft scrambled eggs, black beans, green chili, pickled onion, crema, chingon cheese, pico, hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Churros with Mexican Chocolate - $6: Fried dough pastry with chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chingon Mole Cookies - $15: Half dozen mole-flavored cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Prickly Pear Paloma - $13: Milagro reposado, prickly pear chipotle, lime, grapefruit jarritos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- House Margarita - $11: Jose cuervo traditional orange, lime
- Mexican Coke - $3.5: Bottled cane sugar cola
- Modelo Especial - $6: Mexican lager
Frequently Asked Questions about Los Chingones
- Is Los Chingones dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Los Chingones has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa.
- What can I eat at Los Chingones on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Rooster Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Los Chingones have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Hand Smashed Guac and Prickly Pear Paloma.
- Is Los Chingones gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Los Chingones?
- El Jefe Burrito, at roughly 52g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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