Den: sit-down Mexican?

[tatamagouche]

I'm beginning to get some idea of the best quick-stops, but if I want table service/a modicum of ambiance and more importantly booze, I should check out ____________?

Thanks!!

[Heyteacher]

El Real de Minas is really yummy - authentic Mexican cuisine off Colfax and Rosemary-ish. I've also heard from friends that La Sandia in the Northfield area is great too.

[ClaireWalter]

La Sandia is the lower-priced, culinarily scaled-down version of Tamayo.

[Bill Hunt]

Not in Denver, specifically, but La Cueva, Aurora, is worth the trip. Right next to the Fox Theater, you will not be disappointed.

Hunt

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La Cueva
9742 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

[IslayMan]

Efrain's in Lafayette. A bowl of their chile verde and a Bohemia.

[tatamagouche]

Thanks all! I should have been more clear, the food's still the most important factor; t's not that the drinks have to be great, they just have to have alcohol in them. Doesn't have to be a full liquor license either, wine & beer's fine. I just like to have a *little* something with dinner is the point. :)
Don't assume that changes these recs (thanks!); does it expand the field?

[ClaireWalter]

Tamayo (downtown, 14th and Larimer) and its less expensive sibling, La Sandia
(Stapleton/Northfield) are both sitdown and attractive. Don't miss the guac. And yes, the drinks are good too. If drinks are indeed #1, try Tahona Tequila Bistro in Boulder (Pearl St., west of the mall).

[RobynS]

Interesting! I had forgotten about Tahona until rlm's post about lunch today and now I'm really craving it. I want their fish tacos!

[Megiac]

If booze are the most important qualifier, try Mezcal, for their killer mescalito. The food is good, if not great, but the drinks and ambiance are terrific. I also like Rosa Linda's in Highlands.