Tacos Jalisco

Tacos Jalisco is one of those discreet looking strip mall joints on 38th Avenue filled with 1980's faux mexican decor. Not impressive looking but for those brave enough to walk in, some of the best mexican food in all of Denver.

Not everything in here is the best but there are a few dishes I would put against any in Denver including the green chili. That's right, I said the best green chili in Denver. A merit given away by the local periodicals like a free tasting in Starbucks but taken seriously at Tacos Jalisco.

Tacos Jalisco serves up the standard chips and salsa but takes it a step further with a selection of five salsas to warm up the taste buds. All are great and each offer a different adventure to explore with your basket of chips. Be sure to get the guacamole salsa which goes great with the chicken tacos.

The chili relleno plate smothered in the infamous green chili and served with a side of rice and beans is the best cure for a hangover ever. The rice is a weak link in this dish however and lacks any discernible flavoring expected of mexican food but the rest is sure to bring a smile to your face as well as some heat.

The chicken soft tacos is a favorite made with slow roasted chicken and served on soft corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo. It may seem simple but the flavor is not.

The carnitas plate is also a winner with slow roasted pork shoulder cooked with onions and spices. Served with rice and beans you also get a cup of green chili to satisfy that spicy urge.

The chicken smothered burrito is one not to miss if burritos are your thing. Big and spiced up by the green chili, its a standard for the hungry.

Tacos Jalisco makes up in taste what it lacks in style and after getting their liquor license a few years ago they have sealed the deal for an evening of good food and beverage.