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Zocalito Latin Bistro, Denver, CO

Zocalito Latin Bistro

4.4 (276)
$31 to $50
Mexican
999 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Zocalito Latin Bistro now in Denver, Colorado, is home to chef Michael Beary, the man who is doing more than anyone to bring the authentic ingredients and true flavors of Oaxaca to America. Over the years, Beary has traveled widely in the Oaxaca region and now works directly with farmers and food artisans who supply him with rare chile peppers and other ingredients.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Beary
  • Catering
    For Catering details please contact us at 720-923-5965
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Events please contact us at 720-923-5965. Variety of spaces and parties are available feel free to ask. Zocalito is one of the only downtown restaurants than can handle large groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    Between 18th and 19th on Curtis St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is validated for up to 4 hours. Access the Denver Place parking from Curtis Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 276 people are saying

Zocalito Latin Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

276 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were superb. Good downtown location to allow access to many downtown activities

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    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was outstanding. Small, independent restaurants are what’s up. The Pork was fantastic.

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  3. emmy

    Tucson6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    my partner and I really enjoyed our meal. we sat near an open window, so it wasn’t particularly loud. he liked his meal a lot, I enjoyed mine (4.5/5 for him on the skirt steak, and 4/5 for me on the half chicken special). one person for serving, bartending and hosting, which was not ideal, but since it wasn’t busy, didn’t bother us. drinks were good, same with food. $125 for two people and we each had drinks, wine with dinner, two entrees and a dessert.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Rkymtnsmith

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wholly unique and delicious food! Not for those that can’t handle a little heat, but it’s the best kind of burn. It was my 2nd time here and who would’ve known it would be even better. The staff love what they do and the food is amazing!

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  5. TS11 VIP

    Nebraska19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with great presentation. Even better service.

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  6. Anonymous

    Minneapolis - St. Paul7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is delicious! We ate tapas style — no mains but plenty of small plates. Excellent!

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    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food, but TERRIBLE service. We went to celebrate a special day with our group of friends (6 total) and the service went from poor to rude. I think they’re not used to bigger parties; our waiter couldn’t remember our order and got mad when asked for things. One of our friends asked if he could move a table and sit on the other side and the waiter literally responded “I don’t care where you sit”. All to find out at the end that there’s an imposed 22% service charge to 6+ parties. The service was probably worth a fair 5% if not less

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  8. sboulder VIP

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been here multiple times. Relaxed and upbeat atmosphere. The food is delicious and different. And, if you like Tequila and Margaritas, you have a lot of options.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Go there for the artwork alone! Food was complex sophisticated and wonderful! We were a little surprised when we received the bill, but our dinner was worth every penny. We hope to return again soon?

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  10. RusD VIP

    Denver / Colorado33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have enjoyed a great meal and exceptional service.

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FAQs

Zocalito Latin Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 923-5965.

Zocalito Latin Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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999 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 18th and 19th on Curtis St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is validated for up to 4 hours. Access the Denver Place parking from Curtis Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Beary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering details please contact us at 720-923-5965
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Events please contact us at 720-923-5965. Variety of spaces and parties are available feel free to ask. Zocalito is one of the only downtown restaurants than can handle large groups.
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