Denver restaurants span a variety of cuisines, highlighting Colorado flavors and ingredients. You don’t need to visit an upscale restaurant to experience the Mile High City’s best dishes. Check out our list of the city’s best cheap eats.
Get your fill of traditional Mexican food at La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas. The taco spot serves up Mexican street food-style dishes at a low price point. An order of five tacos starts at $8.25.
Empanadas, a pastry stuffed with various fillings then baked or fried, are a perfect all-day dish. The casual restaurant serves the handheld dish with breakfast and lunch options starting at $3.55 each.
Visit the fish-centric restaurant for killer happy hour specials. The daily happy hour runs 3–6 p.m. Bar snacks like sliders, fries, mussels and dips cost less than $10 each. Pair your food with select $6 cocktails or $5 glasses of wine.
Have a gourmet hot dog at a budget price. Choose from unique flavors including wild boar, reindeer, elk or vegan. Dogs cost $7.50.
For a sweet note, stop by Sugar Bakeshop. Menus vary by season and offer a variety of cookies, brownies, muffins, scones and bars. Items cost $4 on average.
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