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Reader: El Taco De Mexico Is Hands Down the Best!

The name of El Taco de Mexico says it all: The taco of Mexico. But while this tiny spot on Santa Fe Drive is a go-to spot for taco lovers, you can't go wrong ordering anything else -- especially the chile relleno burrito, which we just named one of our...
By Patricia Calhoun
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The name of El Taco de Mexico says it all: The taco of Mexico. But while this tiny spot on Santa Fe Drive is a go-to spot for taco lovers, you can’t go wrong ordering anything else — especially the chile relleno burrito, which we just named one of our 100 Favorite Dishes.

See also: 100 Favorite Dishes — Chile Relleno Burrito at El Taco de Mexico

And many readers agree that El Taco de Mexico is one of their favorite spots. Says John Paul Rojas:

My favorite burrito in Denver. Hands down the best! I’m not a big fan of the Colorado/ New Mexican burritos but this is one that won my heart 14 years ago.

Are you a fan of Colorado burritos? Where are the best in town? Post your answers below.

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

patricia.calhoun@westword.com
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