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At Tamayo, Chef Richard Sandoval offers his signature blend of authentic Mexican ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Handcrafted margaritas and a selection of over 100 tequilas pair beautifully with the flavorful dishes. Savor Tamayo’s acclaimed cuisine on the outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains. In the main and private dining rooms, handmade Mexican artwork completes Tamayo’s dining experience.
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EVERY TUESDAY
5pm - CLOSE
$2 Tacos de Carne, Chicken Tinga & Al Pastor Tacos
at the bar & loungeTamayo Modern Mexican Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeMONDAY - FRIDAY
11AM - 2PMJoin Tamayo for an enjoyable Modern Mexican lunch in downtown Denver. Dine al fresco on our patio or rooftop and enjoy views of the Rocky Mountains and historic Larimer Square.
EXPRESS LUNCH
In a hurry? Our Express Lunch option will guarantee that you’re in & out in 45 minutes!
All of our Express Lunch dishes provide the variety you need by incorporating three Modern Mexican specialties into one dish - including healthy and vegetarian options.GUACAMOLE
Traditional 12.00
serrano / tomato / onion / cilantroBacon 13.00
chicharron / pickled chile / cotija cheeseEsquites 12.00
sweet corn / cultured cream / house-made tajin / cotija cheese / lime / cilantroANTOJITOS | STARTERS
Queso Fundido 9.00
melted mexican cheese / warm tortilla / chile morita salsa
With Chorizo or Mushrooms Add 2.00Wild Mushroom Flatbread 10.00
corn masa / goat cheese / black bean purée / caramelized onion / truffle oilPoblano Tamal 11.00
corn masa / poblano rajas / oaxaca cheesse / pico de galloSOPAS Y ENSALADAS | SOUPS & SALADS
Tortilla Soup 9.00
pulled chicken / avocado / crema fresca / crispy tortilla / panela cheeseSweet Corn Soup 9.00
roasted corn / huitlacoche vinaigrette / chile guajillo oilMexican Chopped Salad 11.00
crispy bacon / roasted corn / cherry tomato / black beans / panela cheese / green beans / lettuce mix / caramelized almonds / avocado vinaigretteMexican Crispy Grain Salad 12.00
quinoa / wild rice / amarath / baby kale / strawberries / panela cheese / cherry tomatoes / pickled onions / chile de arbol / tamarind vinaigretteSALAD ADDITIONS
Add to any salad for 6Grilled Chicken
Salmon
SteakEXPRESS LUNCH
Soup, Sandwich & Salad 15.00
tortilla soup / half torta / mixta saladPlato Tamayo 16.00
poblano tamal / chicken enchilada / tinga tacoVegetarian 14.00
wild mushroom flat bread / sweet corn soup / cheese enchiladaHealthy 14.00
mixta salad / sweet corn soup / fire grilled vegetablesESPECIALIDADES | CHEF'S SPECIALS
Oaxacan Salmon* 25.00
oaxacan mole / piloncillo-morita roasted turnips / candied walnuts / crema frescaFire-Grilled Vegetables 17.00
seasonal vegetables / avocado / swiss chard / sweet plaintains / salsa moritaChicken Enchilada 15.00
tomatillo salsa / chihuahua cheese / crema fresca / pickled chileOaxaca Chihuahua Cheese Enchilada 14.00
crema fresca / corn / spinach / poblano rajas / shredded lettuce / tomato-chile chipotle sauceChili & Coffee Rubbed Carne Asada* 23.00
skirt steak / refried beans / nopales green bean / salad /achiote chimichurri / mole poblano demi glazeTACOS & TORTAS
Chicken Tinga Tacos 13.00
pico de gallo / crema fresca / black beanMahi Mahi Tacos* 14.00
grilled garlic & cilantro mahi mahi / pico de gallo / napa cabbage / chipotle rouille / avocadoCrispy Tofu Tacos 14.00
cilantro tortillas / lettuce / shittake vinaigrette / avocado espumaCarnitas Tacos 13.00
braised pork shoulder / habanero aioli / pickled red onion / guacamoleTamayo Torta 16.00
crispy chicken milanese / tomato / avocado / oaxaca cheese / arugula salad / habanero aioliPepito Steak Wrap 16.00
carne asada / guacamole / caramelized onions / habanero aioli / mixed greensMAS | SIDES
Mexico City Style Corn on The Cob 5.00
Mexican Style Rice & Black Beans 5.00
Caramelized Plantains 5.00
with chipotle butterSmall Side Salad Chipotle Balsamic Sesame Vinaigrette 5.00
Tamayo Modern Mexican Brunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeBOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
10:30am - 2:30pmLooking for the best brunch in Denver? Look no further than Tamayo’s bottomless brunch!
Enjoy endless plates of delicious Modern Mexican brunch specialties like our Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros and Crispy Chipotle Bacon. Wash it all down with free-flowing brunch cocktails including bottomless mimosas, bloody marias and margaritas.
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH OPTIONS
Bottomless Brunch 39.00
Unlimited small plates and free-flowing brunch cocktails. To ensure fun for all, Bottomless Margarita Brunch must be enjoyed by the whole table. There is a 2-hour limit per table. Guacamole is not included in the all you can eat menu, so be sure to place your order. salud y buen provechoA la Carte
Brunch items are small plates available a la carte
Small Plates (each) 10.00
Sides 6.00
Cocktails 9.00DD Brunch 25.00
bottomless food onlyKids 10.00
12 & underGUACAMOLE
not included in bottomless brunchTraditional 12.00
serrano / tomato / onion / cilantroBacon 13.00
chicharron / pickled chile / cotija cheeseANTOJITOS | STARTERS
Mesculin Salad
mixed greens / cucumber/ jicama / caramelized almonds / papaya dressingFresh Fruit "Chile Limon"
seasonal fruit / agave / lime / chile tajinMushroom Huarache Flatbread
goat cheese / truffleShort Rib Flautas
slow braised short rib / molcajete sauce / horseradish cream / bean purée / cotija cheesePoblano Tamal
poblano rajas / oaxaca cheese / pico de gallo / crema frescaMahi Mahi Ceviche
chile de arbol cocktail sauce / avocado / red onion / bruja vinegar / spring garlicESPECIALIDADES | CHEF'S SPECIALS
Chicken Enchiladas
corn tortilla / tomatillo salsa / house-blend cheese / crema fresca / pickled chilesEnchilada de Veraduras
corn tortilla / seasonal vegetables / entomada sauce / romaine saladHuevos a la Mexicana
tomato / onion / cilantro / crema frescaHuevos Rancheros*
fried eggs / ranchera sauce / tortillas / black beansMigas Nortenas*
tortilla chips & scrambled eggs / tomatillo-pasilla sauce / carnitas / mexican salsa / crema frescaChilaquiles Divorciados*
poached eggs / tortillas / red sauce / green sauce / black beansTamayo Benedict*
masa sope / poached egg / pork carnitas / avocado / salsa verde / poblano cream sauceTACOS
Vegetable Tacos
seasonal vegetables / chipotle-molcajete sauce / pickled red onion / cilantroChicken Tinga Tacos
pico de gallo / crema fresca / black beansCarnitas Tacos
braised pork carnitas / tomatillo / salsa / onion / cilantro / corn tortillaDULCES | SWEETS
Mexican Toast
mexican sweet bread / cajeta sauce / caramelized appleBread Pudding
warm strawberry sauce / whipped cream / toasted coconut flakesChurros
dusted cinnamon sugar / crème anglaiseCOMPLEMENTOS
Chipotle Crispy Bacon
Poblano Chile Breakfast Potatoes
Mexico City Style Corn on the Cob
Caramelized Plantains
with chipotle butterCOFFEE, TEA & JUICE
Orange Juice 4.00
Grapefruit Juice 4.00
Agua Fresca 4.00
Cappuccino 6.00
Espresso 3.50
Voss Water 7.00
Voss Sparkling 7.00
COCKTAILS
Traditional Mimosa
sparkling white wine / orange juiceTraditional Margarita
tequila blanco / citrus / rocks or frozenBloody Mary
vodka / sangritaBloody Maria
tequila blanco / sangritaTamayo Modern Mexican Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSUNDAY - THURSDAY
5pm - 10pmFRIDAY & SATURDAY
5pm - 11pmGUACAMOLE
Traditional 12.00
serrano / tomato / onion / cilantroBacon 13.00
chicharron / pickled chile / cotija cheeseEsquites 12.00
sweet corn / cultured cream / house-made tajin / cotija cheese / lime / cilantroANTOJITOS | STARTERS
Queso Fundido 12.00
melted mexican cheese / warm tortilla / chile morita salsa
With Chorizo or Mushrooms Add 2.00Wild Mushroom Flatbread 11.00
corn masa / goat cheese / black bean purée / truffle oil / caramelized onionCalamar Azteca 12.00
ancho chile crusted calamari / napa cabbage salad / blood orange reductionPoblano Tamal 11.00
corn masa / poblano rajas / oaxaca cheesse / pico de galloSeafood Relleno 13.00
stuffed poblano chile / chile de arbol sauce / gouda cheeseMahi Mahi Ceviche* 14.00
chile de arbol cocktail sauce / avocado / red onion / bruja vinegar / spring garlicSOPAS Y ENSALADA | SOUPS & SALAD
Tortilla Soup 10.00
pulled chicken / avocado / crema fresca / crispy tortilla / panela cheeseSweet Corn Soup 9.00
roasted corn / huitlacoche vinaigrette / chile guajillo oilRoasted Beet Salad 12.00
baby spinach / jicama / orange / boulder goat cheese / cranberry vinaigrette / candied walnutsBaby Kale Salad 12.00
strawberries / red onion / pistachio vinaigrette / panela cheeseESPECIALIDADES | CHEF'S SPECIALS
Chili & Coffee Rubbed Carne Asada* 26.00
skirt steak / refried beans / nopales green bean salad /achiote / chimichurri / mole poblano demi glazeFire-Grilled Vegetables 19.00
seasonal vegetables / avocado / swiss chard / sweet plantains / salsa moritaAlambre Skewers 24.00
shrimp or filet mignon / melted mexican cheese / mushroom / chorizo / baconSlow-Roasted Pork Carnitas 27.00
pork tenderloin / pork shoulder / avocado purée / black bean / mexican ricotta cheese / pickled red onionLa Tampiqueña* 30.00
filet mignon / poblano chile-potato gratin / mole-cheese enchilada / cactus salad / guacamoleWhite Mole 25.00
half grilled chicken / sweet plantains / chile guero escbeche / cilantroOaxacan Salmon* 25.00
oaxacan mole / piloncillo-morita roasted turnips / candied walnuts / crema frescaTACOS Y ENCHILADAS
tacos have 3 corn tortillas / add rice & black beans for 4
Chef's Artisanal Tacos
inspired by street food from Mexico City with seasonal ingredients
MPAl Pastor Tacos 15.00
adobo pork / caramelized pineapple / onion / cilantro / salsa verdeMahi Mahi Tacos* 16.00
grilled garlic / pico de gallo / napa cabbage / chipotle rouille / avocadoCrispy Tofu Tacos 14.00
cilantro tortillas / lettuce / shittake vinaigrette / avocado espumaChicken Enchilada 23.00
tomatillo salsa / chihuahua cheese / crema fresca / pickled chileCrab & Shrimp Enchilada 24.00
lump crab / gulf shrimp / corn / spinach / red bell pepper / roasted tomatillo sauce / chihuahua & marscarpone cheese / poblano chile rajas / cherry tomato saladHuitlacoche & Mushroom Enchilada 21.00
roasted garlic / mexican ricotta cheese / fire roasted poblano chile sauce / chayote saladMAS | SIDES
Mexico City Style Corn on The Cob 6.00
Mexican Style Rice & Black Beans 6.00
Caramelized Plantains 6.00
with chipotle butterSmall Side Salad 6.00
with chipotle balsamic sesame vinaigretteTamayo Modern Mexican Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeDAILY
2 PM - 6 PMEnjoy DAILY Happy Hour with Tamayo in downtown Denver! Unwind with the best happy hour deals in town 5 margaritas, sangria and Mexican sharing plates. Happy Hour is available at our bar & lounge.
BEBIDAS
Traditional 5.00
tequila blanco / citrus / frozen or rocks
House-Infused Margarita Add 1.00
Coin Style Add 3.00House Spirit 5.00
rum / vodka / gin / tequilaFresh Fruit 5.00
tequila blanco / choice of fresh mango, strawberry or pineappleSandia Tajin 5.00
tequila blanco / watermelon / tajin simple / citrusVINO
House Rojo 5.00
House Blanco 5.00
SANGRIA
Sangria 5.00
red wine / brandy / fresh fruitCERVEZA
Corona Extra 4.00
Corona Light 4.00
Tecate 4.00
Coors Light 4.00
BOTANAS | MEXICAN TAPAS
Mahi Mahi Ceviche* 4.00
chile de arbol cocktail sauce / avoacdo / red onion / bruja vinegar / spring garlicSkirt Steak Flatbread* 4.00
corn masa flatbread / skirt steak / mexican cheese / chile toreado / salsa rojaWild Mushroom Flatbread 4.00
corn masa flatbread / goat cheese / black bean purée / caramelized onion / truffle oilChicken Flautas 6.00
three chiles sauce / salsa verde / crema fresca / pickled onionPoblano Tamal 5.00
corn masa / poblano rajas / oaxaca cheese / pico de galloChips & Salsa 3.00
salsa roja / salsa verdePerro Caliente 4.00
bacon-wrapped hot dog / pickled chile / chipotle rouilleTACOS
enjoy for 2 each on tuesdays
Taco de Carne* 3.00
grilled steak / corn tortilla / onion / cilantro / salsa rojaAl Pastor 3.00
adobo pork / corn tortilla / caramelized pineapple / onion / cilantroChicken Tinga 3.00
corn tortilla / pico de gallo / crema fresca / black beanTamayo Modern Mexican Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeSweet tooth? Indulge in our chef’s dessert creations at Tamayo, named the best Mexican restaurant in downtown Denver. All of our desserts are inspired by a different region of Latin America - each bite will leave you saying “quiero más!”
Our desserts are perfectly paired with after-dinner tequila drinks, Mexican coffee, liqueurs and digestivos.
DESSERT
Tres Leches Bread Pudding 9.00
warm three milk bread pudding / cinnamon ice cream / tres leches crème anglaise / blueberry compotePastel de Mousse 9.00
chocolate mousse / mandarin sauce / blackberry / peanut butter feuillantine crustEmpanadas de Platano 9.00
banana & mexican cream turnovers / cinnamon / nuts / creme anglaise / coconut ice creamHelados Surtidos 10.00
vanilla / pepino-margarita sorbet / chocolate de oaxaca / chipotle-pineapple sorbet