When it comes to good eating, there is nothing quite like a huge plate of delicious, authentic Mexican food. Fortunately for us Coloradans, Mexican restaurants are easy to come by, yet we recommend checking out this timeless Colorado spot that has been in business since the 1960s:

Tucked away in the heart of Denver is La Fiesta, which has been serving Colorado since 1964.

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Housed in an old Safeway building, La Fiesta boasts a large dining room that may seem expansive, but it is still surprisingly cozy.

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What kind of authentic Mexican food can you expect from La Fiesta? For starters, there are mouthwatering smothered burritos…

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…house specialties like this tilapia plate…

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…tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, and all of your other favorite Mexican dishes.

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As if you really needed another reason to visit, the green chile at La Fiesta has won several awards, so be sure to order it on everything!

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It’s not hard to see why La Fiesta has been in business for so long!

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La Fiesta is located at 2340 Champa St. in Denver and is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and on Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Google Maps For more information, visit La Fiesta’s website here and follow along on its Facebook page here.

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For more information, visit La Fiesta’s website here and follow along on its Facebook page here.

For even more tastiness, check out The All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Food Buffet In Colorado You Never Knew You Needed.

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