Tambien in Denver Colorado

Tambien

Address: 240 Steele

Cross Streets: 2nd and Steele

Phone: 303-333-1763

Price: $$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: L-D-Daily

Tambien replaces sketch in Cherry Creek North. A Mexican cantina in design, you are emerged in the ambience. Before you get to the entrance, walls on the patio are adorned with huge murals that set the scene. Inside, the bar area is huge with more hand done murals on the walls. Stain glass windows and super lighting add to the scene. Tables are nicely spaced and the carpet brings the decibel down a bit, but the noise is part of the happening. Chef/ partner Sean Yontz and front of the house owner, Jesse Morreale have taken the best of Mezcal and added more choices to the menu. The ceviche is very good with just the right amount of spice and quesos with chorizos and flour tortillas are a must. The pork tamal, sopes and quesadilla make good choices for sharing. The carnitas plate, chicken or steak chimichanga and menudo start the list of mains. The tilapia fish tacos with spicy cabbage slaw and escabeche, enchiladas with chicken smothered in green chile and chicken mole are other favorites. Don’t stop yet as chipotle marinated shrimp, salmon, fajitas and Mexican combination plates excite all with the accompanying sides and great balance of spice in all the presentations. Dessert is mandatory with Cajeta crepes, flan, sopapillas and churros with chocolate. A nice wine, beer and mixed drink list add to the fun. Service is casual. Stop by any time of day or night and enjoy Tambien.