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Tamayo Restaurant, Denver, CO

Tamayo Restaurant

4.6 (4459)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Tamayo is a true expression of Chef Richard Sandoval’s deep-rooted love for authentic Mexican cuisine, inspired by his abeula and shaped by his childhood in Mexico City. Since 2001, Tamayo has acted as both as a geographical cornerstone of Larimer Square, but also a metaphorical one for Chef Richard. With its history and legacy, Tamayo stands alone, but also acts as a creative incubator for new techniques and campaigns that have reached the world in Chef Sandoval’s locations. We love Denver, and are happy to help support what modern Mexican food means here, as we have for nearly 25 years.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Sandoval
  • Catering
    Tamayo is happy to tailor catered menus for your on-premise event. At this time we are unable to accommodate off-premise events. Please contact denverevents@richardsandoval.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are looking to enjoy an outdoor cocktail reception on the terrace or prefer a sit-down dinner in a private room, events at Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval are the perfect place for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Meg Batizy: (720) 946-1443
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available and Valet available a few doors down on Larimer at the Capital Grille & Writer's.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,459 people are saying

Tamayo Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tamayo Restaurant stands out with its "delicious food," "friendly and attentive service," and "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the rooftop patio, unique menu items, and creative cocktails. While some mention noise and portion size, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended" for its blend of authentic and innovative Mexican cuisine.
4,459 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious first experience at Tamayo with a calm and lovely early dinner outside. The Tacos Al Pastor and Alambra Skewer were fabulous. The guacamole was pretty good too! Great experience over all.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your first experience at Tamayo with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed a calm and lovely early dinner outside. It’s wonderful to hear that the Tacos Al Pastor and Alambre Skewer were fabulous, and that you enjoyed the guacamole too. We’re thrilled you had a great overall experience and can’t wait to have you back for another incredible visit!

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  2. Maurizio

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    and it's very nice to come back after 10 years and find the same excellent quality and good value for money. the guacamole was delicious and fresh and all three dishes we ordered were excellent. well done!! Maurizio Silvia and Rebecca from Italy
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Maurizio and Rebecca! It’s truly heartwarming to hear that after 10 years, you found the same excellent quality and great value for money at Tamayo. We’re so glad you enjoyed the fresh and delicious guacamole, as well as the three dishes you ordered. Your kind words mean so much to us—well done to you for making our day! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

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  3. Gina VIP

    Denver / Colorado19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner as always. One of our favorites. Will be back
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Gina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Tamayo. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests keep coming back. We're glad you've become a favorite and we look forward to hosting you again soon.

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  4. Allyson

    Houston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to Tamayo many times for brunch, but this was our first since their recent remodel update. Although the place looks nice and the waitstaff was great, we were disappointed in the food. Was not as good as in the past and was disappointed to see the pozole was no longer on brunch menu.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Allyson! Thank you for being a loyal guest and for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the updated look of the space and appreciated the great service from our team. That said, we’re truly sorry to hear that the food didn’twow you this time around. We understand how disappointing it can be when a favorite dish like the pozole is no longer on the menu and we’ll be sure to share it with our team as we continue to refine our offerings. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the exceptional experience you’ve come to expect from us in the past.

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  5. Janet VIP

    Denver / Colorado24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered a bonito appetizer. It was fresh and very good. For entree ordered the shrimp and crab enchiladas. The tortillas were fabulous, the sauce was good and the seasoning was tasty. The crab and shrimp inside was average. The noise level was too loud for a relaxing meal. We ordered a side dish of corn that was very tasty! The plate presentation for all food was good. It was hot outside and the restaurant itself was very warm. Overall it was good.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Janet! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with our bonito appetizer, shrimp and crab enchiladas, and the corn side dish. It's great to know that you found our presentation and service was to your liking. We apologize if the noise level was too loud; we're always lookingfor fun ways to enhance the ambience. We appreciate your comments and we hope you consider giving us the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

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  6. Greg

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The new menu is not as good as the old one. Drinks changed as well.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Greg! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our service and our new menu. However, we're sorry to hear that you found some changes to our drinks and the overall value not to be as good as they could have been. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration for our future menu planning. We truly value your input as it helps us continually improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests.

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  7. Kaitlyn

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tamayo was awesome! The rooftop patio was perfect on a summer evening. The food was unique, upscale, and delicious. We loved the salsa flight, the Tampiquena, Mexican Corn Esquites, and Fresas con Crema! There wasn't anything we ordered that wasn't perfect. Our waitress was great at offering suggestions and had the perfect level of helpfulness but also giving us time to chat. I will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for such an amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your evening on our rooftop patio—it really is the perfect spot for a summer night. It’s wonderful to hear that you loved the unique and upscale dishes, especially the salsa flight, Tampiqueña, Mexican Corn Esquites, and Fresas con Crema. We’re also thrilled that your waitress provided the perfect balance of helpfulness and space to make your experience even better. Your recommendation to family and friends means so much and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another incredible visit!

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  8. Roger

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great. I thought Tomayo had an interesting take on the Caesar Salad. All the food was very good
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Roger, thank you for your kind words about our food and drinks. We're pleased and happy to hear how uch you enjoyed them. We take pride in our unique Caesar Salad and are glad you appreciated it. We're always working to provide our guests with the creative food and excellent service. It’s customers like you who make what we do so rewarding!

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  9. Thomas, Pamela VIP

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers (pork belly guacamole & Barbacoa) delicious. 3 different main courses all wonderful.

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  10. Frank

    Denver / Colorado21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. . .our server was really friendly, explained items well, offered recommendations, and kept us on time for the theater. . .ceviche was a bit more spicy than promised, but brought us some guacamole to help "soften" the spiciness!
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your excellent experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that your server made such a positive impression by being friendly, offering great recommendations, and ensuring you stayed on schedule for the theater. We appreciate your feedback about the ceviche’s spiciness and are glad the guacamole helped balance things out. It’s always our goal to make sure every guest leaves happy, and we’re thrilled we could make your visit enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Tamayo Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 946-1433.

Tamayo Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 4459 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Tamayo Restaurant

1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available and Valet available a few doors down on Larimer at the Capital Grille & Writer's.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Sandoval
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Tamayo is happy to tailor catered menus for your on-premise event. At this time we are unable to accommodate off-premise events. Please contact denverevents@richardsandoval.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are looking to enjoy an outdoor cocktail reception on the terrace or prefer a sit-down dinner in a private room, events at Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval are the perfect place for you and your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Meg Batizy: (720) 946-1443
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