Gomez Burritos

So I've heard about Gomez Burritos  for some time now and all I've heard is "It's the best breakfast burrito in town". Well I finally had the chance to eat one and I will say for 99¢ you get what you pay for. Not only was it hard getting past the bad tasting tortilla, the inside was a mush of cheese flavored something stuffed with more something. This is no memorable burrito yet something to even talk about. The burrito could use quite a kick to really be worth going out of my way for and once again the hype in Colorado about mexican food is a big let down. For god sakes, if you want something worth remembering go to Chubby's and get a chorizo egg special burrito. That'll create a memory you won't forget.

Mexico City Lounge

Everyone has a favorite taco joint or a place they like to visit on a sunny Friday afternoon for lunch and Mexico City is one of those places for me. Located in a hard to miss red facade on Larimer street, Mexico City Lounge has been in Denver for over forty years and is still family owned.

Now don't get me wrong, this place isn't the kind of spot where everything is just awesome. In fact, everything on the menu isn't. If I were to direct you to visit them I would specifically tell you to order the Steak Tacos and nothing else. The other menu items I've tried are a far cry from what the Steak Tacos brings to the plate. The green chili, meh. The burritos, ick. Stay away from all the others and go with the golden fried tacos.

The Steak Tacos come with steak strips, lettuce, tomato, cheese and a slice of avocado. The avocado is the finishing touch and are missing on the other tacos. They are then deep fired, and judging by the taste, in fat that has been cooking many tacos that day. All this adds up to a golden, juicy tasty taco. Yes, juicy was a euphemism for a lot of grease. So much grease that some utilize a method called the "waterfall method" when eating and will open up one taco and eat another over it to catch all the greasy goodness.

Yes I know it sounds kind of gross but if you are walking in the door for the greasy relief of a hangover these tacos will give you the juice to get you through the day. If they are too much for your liking you can employ the "diaper method" when eating them and lay it in a napkin to soak up the extra juice.

Have some chips and salsa while waiting as they are a good warm up to the tacos. Be sure to also ask for extra napkins as you will need them.

Any place that has been here for so long must have something working for it and the steak tacos should keep Mexico City Lounge around for another forty years.

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.