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Tamayo Restaurant, Denver, CO

Tamayo Restaurant

4.5 (4440)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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 off-premise event. Please contact denverevents@richardsandoval.com
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • 4 Hands Dinner

    US$65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Aug 2025 only
    Indulge in a five-course dinner curated by Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Frank Bonanno on Wednesday, August 27th, at 7 PM. This exclusive tasting menu celebrates the chefs' unique heritage while featuring delicious new additions from Tamayo’s new menu. Enhance your experience with an optional beverage pairing. ¡Salud!
    4 Hands Dinner photo
  • Tamayo Though The Ages

    US$65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Aug 2025 only
    Indulge in a five-course dinner curated by Chefs Richard Sandoval, Dana Rodriguez, and Oscar Padilla on Tuesday, August 26th, from 7 to 9PM. This exclusive tasting menu celebrates the chefs' unique heritage while featuring delicious new additions from Tamayo’s new menu. Enhance your experience with an optional beverage pairing. ¡Salud!
    Tamayo Though The Ages photo

Private dining

What 4,440 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tamayo Restaurant delights diners with "amazing food" and an "authentic dining experience." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and vibrant, upscale atmosphere. The refreshed menu and decor have been well-received, with special praise for the brunch and margaritas. While some find the music volume high, the overall experience remains "fabulous."

4,440 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Denver104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    wonderful service and nice interior renovation - though we were not allowed to sit in a new booth as we were told they were not staffed for that area?

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  2. Kim

    Denver17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us thoroughly enjoyed our shrimp and crab enchiladas - fabulous, well-balanced sauce!

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  3. John

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was not what I expected for the price. The chicken was dry and the salmon portion was very small served only on top of a bit of corn. It was weird. The staff was friendly but I could tell they were not enthusiastic about their jobs; I assume there is poor management.

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  4. Judy VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn't been to Tamayo in a very long time, and I was really impressed with the food quality and blending of flavors. Better than I remembered it to be! Margaritas were excellent also. We came for dinner before a DCPA show and because of traffic we were over 20 minutes late for our reservation which made us tight to have a meal and get to our show. We communicated this to our waiter, and he commented that the kitchen was very busy and there was a large group upstairs, but he would do his best. Our food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. 5-star service!! I will definitely not wait so long to go back!!

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  5. Ephrime

    Denver9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent; thou the portions were very small. I mean, very small. Service was good, but the server lacked refinance. The Gentleman was professional, but the establishment should properly train individuals for finer dining. It was the little things that always count. We will definitely be back for sure. Ps, the two Hostesses on Saturday night were spot on!!!! Kudos. respectfully, B

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  6. Susan VIP

    Denver88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the atmosphere st Tsmayo. Great place to go before theater. This time, I ordered the Beef tenderloin empanadas, and they were just okay. Great cold beer! Very nice server
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded on 11 May 2025
    Thank you for visiting Tamayo and for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and found it to be a great place before heading to the theater. We also appreciate your kind words about our cold beer and the attentive service from our team. We’d love for you to visit us again and explore other items on our menu—we have a variety of flavors we’re sure you’ll enjoy.

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  7. randi VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loving the new interior as well as the updated menu!!
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded on 11 May 2025
    Hi Randi! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the new interior and our updated menu. At Tamayo, we’re always striving to create an incredible atmosphere and deliver fresh, exciting flavors for our guests. We are 100% looking forward to your next visit.

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  8. Maria

    Denver8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were fabulous! The only problem is the music was WAY too loud. Made it impossible to have a nice conversation over dinner.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded on 6 May 2025
    Hi Maria! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you loved both the food and service during your visit—that means a lot to us. We’re sorry to hear the music volume impacted your dining experience. We will certainly review it with our team to ensure a comfortable environment for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  9. Paulina

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch to celebrate our friends who are expecting their first baby and the manager and the stuff we're all so kind and accommodating. The food was excellent and it was overall a wonderful experience. 10/10 recommend brunch! The mocktails were amazing!! Absolutely loved it here.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded on 6 May 2025
    Thank you so much for your fabulous review, Paulina! We’re so pleased to hear that your brunch celebration was such a special experience. Our team takes great pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere for memorable occasions like yours, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the food and mocktails! We’d love to host you again soon. Wishing your friends all the best with their exciting new chapter!

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  10. Michelle VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had great service. The menu was interesting. The decor was really fun! But the music was too loud for conversation and we also had difficulty hearing the server.
    Tamayo RestaurantResponded on 6 May 2025
    Hi Michelle! We're so glad you enjoyed the service, menu, and decor—we love creating a unique and fun atmosphere for our guests. We’re disappointed to hear that the music volume impacted your experience. Tamayo is a lively venue but we will ensure everyone can enjoy both the ambiance and great conversations. We hope it won't be long before your next visit with us!

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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 4.5 stars by 4440 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tamayo Restaurant

1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    14th Street
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Tamayo is happy to tailor catered menus for your off-premise event. Please contact denverevents@richardsandoval.com
  • 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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