Renegado Tacos and Margaritas – Mexican
Renegado Tacos and Margaritas pulses with a spirited energy, where the sizzle of seasoned meats and the rhythmic shake of icy cocktails set the stage for a bold culinary escape. Warm tortillas become a canvas for vibrant experimentation, from the smoky depth of slow-cooked carnitas to the zesty brightness of citrus-marinated chicken and herb-forward chimichurri steak. Crisp, salt-rimmed margaritas provide the perfect cooling counterpoint to the kitchen’s fiery flair, inviting guests to linger in a space where traditional street food is reimagined with a modern, daring edge.
6651 North Tower Road, Denver CO 80249 https://renegadotacosandmargs.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the flavorful margaritas and an unexpectedly diverse seafood taco selection, with many highlighting the blackened tuna and fried cod as standout dishes. Guests love the welcoming bar atmosphere and praise the attentive service, specifically noting the perfectly balanced Heradura margarita and the refreshing mango house variety. Celebrated for its fresh ingredients and creative menu, the experience is frequently highlighted by reviewers as a top choice for those seeking high-quality coastal flavors.
Menu
Tacos a la Carte
- Classic Carnitas - $4.5: cilantro & diced onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Carnitas - $5: chimichurri & fried shallot Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor - $5.5: marinated roasted pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Chicken - $5: avocado puree, radish & cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Suede Chicken - $5.5: chipotle bbq, ranch, asadero cheese & fried shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Chicken - $5.5: grilled pineapple salsa & fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Chicken - $5: chimichurri, panela cheese & roasted corn Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Ground Beef - $4.5: seasoned ground beef, cheddar & jack cheese, pico de gallo & lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Steak - $6: sautéed pepper, onion, mexican crema & avocado puree Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Steak - $6: tomatillo salsa, panela cheese & avocado puree Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib - $6.5: apple cilantro slaw Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower - $5: roasted corn, red cabbage & chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Sofritas - $5: avocado puree, roasted corn & pico Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Tuna - $6.5: cabbage blend & cajun remoulade Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Tuna - $6: tossed in sesame oil & sesame seeds, with green onion & fried wonton strips in a butter lettuce cup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp - $5.5: red cabbage, pickled cucumber & radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $6: breaded in a seasoned flour, topped with pineapple salsa & marinated cabbage Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Cod - $5.5: red cabbage, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo & cajun remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cod - $6: tartar sauce, radish, fried caper & cabbage cilantro slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Cilantro Steak - $6.5: apple cilantro slaw Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $3.5: served with both charred tomato & roasted tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $8: house-made guacamole topped with pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Taquitos - $11: served with tomatillo ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12: house-made queso, pork green chile, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo & mexican crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip - $8: house-made queso dip topped with pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Dip with Chips - $8: grilled fresh corn on the cob, cotija cheese, lime aioli & tajin seasoning, topped with pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $11: cheddar, pepper jack & roasted red pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Pork Green Chile (Cup) - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Green Chile (Bowl) - $8 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Corn Bisque (Cup) - $6: roasted sweet corn bisque, red pepper jam & cilantro oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Corn Bisque (Bowl) - $8: roasted sweet corn bisque, red pepper jam & cilantro oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $15: romaine, butter lettuce, pico de gallo, roasted corn, radish, roasted red pepper, fried shallot & tomatillo ranch served with choice of chicken, carnitas or ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Caesar - $12: romaine, cotija cheese, fried wonton strips, & chipotle caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Protein Rice Bowls
- Basic Bowl - $12: choice of protein with cilantro lime rice, black beans, shredded cheese & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Bowl - $13: choice of protein with cilantro lime rice, black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, corn salsa & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Bowl - $13: choice of protein with cilantro lime rice, black beans, pineapple salsa, green onions & guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churro Sundae - $10
Cocktails & Margaritas
- House Margarita - $6.25: Margaritaville tequila / lime / cane sugar
- Herradura Coin Margarita - $10: Herradura Reposado tequila / Cointreau / lime / agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Skinny Margarita - $8: Camarena Reposado Tequila / lime / Agave
- Frozen Margarita - $8.5: Milagro Silver Tequila / Lime / Agave
- Spicy Margarita - $9: Camarena Reposado tequila / lime / agave / firewater
- Rosa Rita - $8.5: Milagro silver Tequila / lime / cane sugar served over a triple sec infused cranberry ice cube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Renegado Paloma - $9: Cenote blanco tequila / grapefruit soda / lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Blackbird - $8: Union mezcal / leopold blackberry / lime / ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Añejo Old Fashioned - $12: El Jimador añejo tequila / gallianoo espresso liqueur / orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Watermelon Margarita - $9: Maestro dobel tequila / lime / watermelon red bull
Catering Tacos
All items are for 8 - 10 guests
- Catering Chicken Tacos - $90: Comes with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro onions, charred tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, shredded cheddar and jack, sour cream, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Steak Tacos - $105: Comes with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro onions, charred tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, shredded cheddar and jack, sour cream, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Carnitas Tacos - $90: Comes with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro onions, charred tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, shredded cheddar and jack, sour cream, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Blackened Cod Tacos - $100: Comes with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cilantro onions, charred tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, shredded cheddar and jack, sour cream, shredded lettuce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Sides
- Catering Rice & Beans - $19 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Beans - $13 Dietary tags: Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Queso - $18
- Catering Guacamole - $23 Dietary tags: Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Green Chile - $19
Frequently Asked Questions about Renegado Tacos and Margaritas
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers rave about the flavorful margaritas, attentive service, and creative seafood tacos, resulting in an exceptional 5.0/5 average rating.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, pescatarian, dairy-free, and heart-healthy options across its menu.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include blackened tuna, fried cod, chimichurri steak, and diverse taco options like classic carnitas and citrus chicken.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a welcoming bar atmosphere and spirited energy, complemented by attentive service and a highly-rated 5.0/5 dining experience.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should expect high-quality Mexican cuisine, featuring standout seafood tacos like blackened tuna and perfectly balanced Herradura margaritas.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Renegado Tacos and Margaritas has an overall average rating of 5.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- This restaurant accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free options like roasted cauliflower, tofu sofritas, and grilled shrimp.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a welcoming atmosphere with diverse menu options like chips and salsa, tacos, and churro sundaes.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the flavorful margaritas, attentive service, and diverse seafood tacos, specifically highlighting the blackened tuna and fried cod.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Renegado Tacos and Margaritas by visiting their official website at https://renegadotacosandmargs.com/.
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