Kachina Cantina- Denver

4.5

713 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

Modern cantina providing an escape in the LoDo district of Denver. Kachina's inspiration is found in the Four Corners region of Southwest America and Baja Mexico.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 460-2728
Website
https://www.kachinadenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Guests are welcomed to a vibrant space that is a modern interpretation of the airy and relaxing textures of the Southwest, as well as the magic that happens when you combine an Airstream camper, an open fire, and a spirited culture.
Private party contact
Jazmaray Martinez : (720) 769-1419

Location
1890 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
19th and Wazee Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available. Valet parking is located at the entrance of The Maven Hotel. You can also self-park at the Dairy Block garage located at 19th and Wazee.
Public transit
Union Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us for a brunch that is worth waking up for from 11 am - 2pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday! Find a variety of flavors like our Chilaquiles with cotija, sour cream, red onion and scrambled eggs pilled high on a bed of tortilla chips or the Churro Waffles sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, topped with whipped cream and accompanied with cajeta, our version of dulce de leche.
Denver Restaurant Week
Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
Celebrate the best of Denver's culinary scene at VISIT DENVER's annual Denver Restaurant Week. Make your night out one to remember with our craveable three-course meal for $35. TO BEGIN: Jalapeño Corn Chowder: jalapeño, corn, cream, onion, garlic, potato, cumin, paprika, lime, fresh cilantro Southwest Salad: mixed greens, jalapeño, red onion, fresh corn, chipotle ranch, avocado, fresh tortilla strips, queso fresco MAINS Tres Sabores Taco Trio: three tacos with rice and mesa beans. Your choice of pork belly taco, beef cheek, chicken tinga or mushroom Enchiladas: your choice of roasted chicken enchilada or calabacita enchiladas DESSERT Cajeta Stuffed Churros: caramel, powdered sugar Sopapillas: mascarpone, berries, piloncillo syrup
Lunch Specials
Multiple dates available
Available Monday - Friday from 11 am - 2 pm, come fuel up with your Kachina favorites! Enjoy our 'All Day' menu or indulge in our specials where you can select 2 or 3 of your favorite items! Pick Two for $15 | Pick Three for $19 Taco Sald Baby Kale Salad Chicken Pozole Blanco Vegetarian Pozole Rojo Chorizo Empanada Rajas Empanadas In addition to the 'you pick' specials, our Chicken Milanesa Torta ($15) is available only for lunch Monday - Friday.

Popular dishes

Crispy Cauliflower$8.00
brussels sprouts, romesco
Open Faced Quesadillas$9.00
asadero, pico de gallo, sour cream
Abuelita's Chicken Flautas$9.00
plantains, avocado salsa, mole negro, cotija
House-Made Wagyu Jerky$7.00
colorado wagyu, sweet chile marinade, salsa verde
Green Chile Nachos$12.00
beans, pico de gallo, jalapeño, sour cream
Tomato Corn Fries$9.00
chipotle aioli

GUACAMOLE

Traditional Guacamole$5.00
vegetarian gluten-free

SALSAS

make it a trio $10

Morita$4.00
vegetarian gluten-free
Pico de Gallo$4.00
vegetarian gluten-free
Salsa Verde$4.00
vegetarian gluten-free
Charred Tomato Salsa$4.00
vegetarian gluten-free

SOUPS, SALADS + STEWS

Add to Any Salad: Roasted Chicken $3, Al Pastor Shrimp $8, or Steak* $8

Green Chile
pork, onion, flour or corn tortilla
- $6.00
- $10.00
Chicken Pozole Rojo
cabbage, radish, lime, avocado
- $6.00
- $10.00
Esquites
elote in a bowl, cotija, jalapeño lime aioli, chili flakes
- $6.00
- $10.00
Chopped Taco Salad$14.00
CO wagyu, beans, pico de gallo, avocado, cotija, salsa verde, olives, crema, corn tortilla
Quinoa Salad$11.00
nopales, tomato, kale, avocado, goat feta, candied pepitas

TACOS

choice of corn or flour tortillas; make your tacos "navajo" with fry bread (add $0.50)

The Taco Plate$15.00
choice of any three tacos, rice and beans
Roasted Chicken$3.50
onions, cilantro, avocado salsa
Tequila Carnitas$4.50
tomatillo salsa
Wagyu Brisket$4.50
radish slaw
Shrimp al Pastor$5.50
pineapple, salsa verde
Pescado$4.00
crispy mahi mahi, radish slaw, chipotle aioli
Wagyu Carne Asada*$5.00
onion, cotija, cilantro, avocado salsa
Cauliflower$3.50
spicy cauliflower, habanero pineapple salsa

COMIDA "MAIN DISH"

Chicken Enchilada$18.00
stacked, christmas style, aged cheddar, dry jack
Torta Milanesa$15.00
crispy fried chicken, beans, avocado, tomato, lettuce, charred jalapeños, cotija, onion, fries
Dry Aged Beef Cheeseburger*$15.00
roasted green chiles, smoked cheddar, brioche bun, fries
Dry Aged Skirt Steak*$25.00
adobo marinated, beans, rice, grilled onion, chimichurri, cotija cheese
Adobada Pork Chop*$21.00
rice, mole enchilada, plantains, salsa verde
Seared Salmon Veracruz*$25.00
tomato, olive relish, confit potatoes, baby kale, capers

SIDES

$5 ea

Brussels Sprouts
vegetarian gluten-free
French Fries
vegetarian gluten-free
Cowboy Beans
vegetarian gluten-free
Arroz Rojo
gluten-free
Platanos Fritos
vegetarian

DESSERTS

Tres Leches$8.00
cinnamon chantilly, dehydrated strawberries, streusel
Chocolate Capirotada$8.00
mexican bread pudding, dulce de leche, pepitas, banana ice cream

FAMILY PACKS

Enchilada Pack
Sour Cream, Chips, Salsa Verde and Guacamole, Arroz Rojo, Cowboy Beans
- Feeds 4-6 People$60.00
Taco Pack
Roasted Achiote Chicken, Carne Asada, Tequila Carnitas, Onion+cilantro, Salsa Verde, Avocado Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Chips, Salsa Verde and Guacamole, Arroz Rojo, Cowboy Beans, 16 Corn Tortillas, 12 Flour Tortillas
- Feeds 4-6 People$70.00
Fiesta Pack
Chips, Salsa Verde and Guacamole, Abuelita's Chicken Flautas, Chicharróns Or Crispy Cauliflower
- Feeds 4-6 People$60.00

COCKTAIL PITCHERS

Kachina Margarita
sauza blanco tequila, lime, agave nectar
- Pitcher$32.00
Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita
spicy cucumber house tequila blend, lime, agave nectar
- Pitcher$32.00
Tepache Margarita
blanco tequila, pineapple, cinnamon
- Pitcher$25.00
Take a Chance
house tequila blend, aperol, lemon, simple syrup
- Pitcher$25.00
Kachina Paloma
house tequila blend, lime, agave nectar, pinch o' salt, grapefruit soda
- Pitcher$32.00

BOTTLES & CANS

Tecate, Mexico$2.00
Corona Extra, Mexico$2.00
New Belgium Glütiny Pale Ale, Fort Collins, Colorado$3.00
Sam Adams Seasonal, Boston, Massachusetts$2.00
Left Hand Milk Stout, Longmont, Colorado$3.00
The Post Brewing Howdy Pilsner, Lafayette, Colorado$3.00

WHITE

Argyle Riesling, Oregon$15.00
Josh Pinot Grigio, California$15.00

RED

Zuccardi "Q" Malbec, Argentina$15.00
Pike Road Pinto Noir, Oregon$15.00
Santa Julia Cabernet Sauvignon, California$15.00

NONALCOHOLIC BEERS

Gruvi IPA$6.00
Gruvi Weisse$6.00

What 713 people are saying

Kachina Cantina- Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hot spot
Denver
Great for brunch
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kachina Cantina in Denver offers a "fun setting" with "great service" and a "lively downtown vibe." Guests rave about the "authentic Mexican" dishes and "delicious tacos," particularly the "blood orange margarita pitcher." While some find the portions small, the "vibrant atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make for an enjoyable dining experience.

713 Reviews

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Laura
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
cool place, good service, canned beans, boxed rice, under salted tacos. great happy hour spot, not a dinner spot.
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Amanda
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was phenomenal—full of bold flavor. Highly recommend the churro waffles!
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Teddy
Denver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food a little under staffed , good atmosphere with minimum noise level.
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Andrew
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall subpar. The food was bland. Portions are small. Our server was polite, but spread thin. Beware if you’re looking to make this a date night place. Do not. We had a family with unruly kids, I’m assuming tourists from the Hotel that shares this property. I would say if you’re “ grabbing “ a drink at the bar for 15 minutes it’s fine.
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Lou
Denver11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal, really nice service from Amanda, and value felt very good. Been here many times, always treated well and enjoy our meals, this visit was no exception. Prices are very fair
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Eddie
Denver2 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Taco tortillas? Cold Service? Slow (and they weren’t even busy) Fry bread? Undercooked The pricing is so ridiculously out of touch and greedy. The seating is uncomfortable and, kitschy The glasses smelled like dirty dishes The only thing that went well CC was the dessert. And even that took forever
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Daphne
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere! My tacos were fresh and spicy, just how I like them. I highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Bridget
Denver7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice time and dishes that pleased each one of us. Happy hour was a nice perk when we arrived too.
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Allix
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting from out of town and decided to check Kachina Cantina out for their Thanksgiving special. We got seated right away a few minutes before our scheduled reservations. The food was a lot for the price. I expected it to be dry or not very good, but it was delicious. The place was abundant. The ambience was nice and it wasn't loud. The absolute best part was the pumpkin pie. It was delicious. We really hope we can go back and try out some of the regular menu items. I'm sure they're delicious.
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Dave
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was efficient. Amanda, our server, was very sweet and attentive. Not really fair to judge them on the food, since we were there for Thanksgiving dinner. We did order the elote appetizer, and it was delicious. I'd return just for that.
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FAQs

Kachina Cantina- Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 460-2728.

Kachina Cantina- Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 713 OpenTable diners.