There is a great area in downtown Denver called Larimer Square that is filled with shops and restaurants. At the corner of the block, I came across a Mexican restaurant called Tamayo. I thought I would check them out for dinner.
As soon as I walked through the door, I noticed their beautiful bar. It was so colorful. It really was a showstopper, not to mention all the choices of liquor they offered.
The waitress brought over some fresh tortilla chips and a homemade salsa. The salsa had a slight roasted flavor to it. There was no heat, it was pretty mild. It was a nice little snack.
I did not feel like anything too big for dinner. I saw tortilla soup on the menu and decided to order that. It was a creamy broth that was loaded with pulled chicken. There were a few vegetables throughout, including nice pieces of avocado. On top they put a scoop of crema fresca panela cheese. It was very creamy and added even more creaminess to the soup. The flavor was mild and did not overpower the soup. The tortilla stripes they included added a little crunch.
I did get two small sides to go along with my soup. The Mexican rice was very traditional. I was simple but had nice seasoning.
The black beans were seasoned and the sauce they came in was also loaded with flavor. I added some rice to the beans and sauce. The sauce soaked up nicely in the rice. The two flavors paired perfectly.
It was a great, quick dinner at Tamayo. There was a nice authentic taste to the food. The atmosphere was really great for groups of people. And they have a nice happy hour. Check them out at www.EatTamayo.com
Enjoy!
T
