Family owned and operated featuring authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of the Mission. Enjoy a large selection of seafood dishes, tortas, Mexican breakfast, carnes, burritos and much more.
Dog friendly outside seating available.
cash only. ATM available
Tamayo Modern Mexican Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
MONDAY - FRIDAY
11AM - 2PM
Join 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 / cilantro
Bacon 13.00
chicharron / pickled chile / cotija cheese
Esquites 12.00
sweet corn / cultured cream / house-made tajin / cotija cheese / lime / cilantro
ANTOJITOS | STARTERS
Queso Fundido 9.00
melted mexican cheese / warm tortilla / chile morita salsa
With Chorizo or Mushrooms Add 2.00
Wild Mushroom Flatbread 10.00
corn masa / goat cheese / black bean purée / caramelized onion / truffle oil
Poblano Tamal 11.00
corn masa / poblano rajas / oaxaca cheesse / pico de gallo
SOPAS Y ENSALADAS | SOUPS & SALADS
Tortilla Soup 9.00
pulled chicken / avocado / crema fresca / crispy tortilla / panela cheese
Sweet Corn Soup 9.00
roasted corn / huitlacoche vinaigrette / chile guajillo oil
Mexican Chopped Salad 11.00
crispy bacon / roasted corn / cherry tomato / black beans / panela cheese / green beans / lettuce mix / caramelized almonds / avocado vinaigrette
Mexican Crispy Grain Salad 12.00
quinoa / wild rice / amarath / baby kale / strawberries / panela cheese / cherry tomatoes / pickled onions / chile de arbol / tamarind vinaigrette
SALAD ADDITIONS
Add to any salad for 6
Grilled Chicken
Salmon
Steak
EXPRESS LUNCH
Soup, Sandwich & Salad 15.00
tortilla soup / half torta / mixta salad
Plato Tamayo 16.00
poblano tamal / chicken enchilada / tinga taco
Vegetarian 14.00
wild mushroom flat bread / sweet corn soup / cheese enchilada
Healthy 14.00
mixta salad / sweet corn soup / fire grilled vegetables
ESPECIALIDADES | CHEF'S SPECIALS
Oaxacan Salmon* 25.00
oaxacan mole / piloncillo-morita roasted turnips / candied walnuts / crema fresca
Fire-Grilled Vegetables 17.00
seasonal vegetables / avocado / swiss chard / sweet plaintains / salsa morita
Chicken Enchilada 15.00
tomatillo salsa / chihuahua cheese / crema fresca / pickled chile
Oaxaca Chihuahua Cheese Enchilada 14.00
crema fresca / corn / spinach / poblano rajas / shredded lettuce / tomato-chile chipotle sauce
Chili & Coffee Rubbed Carne Asada* 23.00
skirt steak / refried beans / nopales green bean / salad /achiote chimichurri / mole poblano demi glaze
TACOS & TORTAS
Chicken Tinga Tacos 13.00
pico de gallo / crema fresca / black bean
Mahi Mahi Tacos* 14.00
grilled garlic & cilantro mahi mahi / pico de gallo / napa cabbage / chipotle rouille / avocado
Crispy Tofu Tacos 14.00
cilantro tortillas / lettuce / shittake vinaigrette / avocado espuma
Carnitas Tacos 13.00
braised pork shoulder / habanero aioli / pickled red onion / guacamole
Tamayo Torta 16.00
crispy chicken milanese / tomato / avocado / oaxaca cheese / arugula salad / habanero aioli
Pepito Steak Wrap 16.00
carne asada / guacamole / caramelized onions / habanero aioli / mixed greens
MAS | SIDES
Mexico City Style Corn on The Cob 5.00
Mexican Style Rice & Black Beans 5.00
Caramelized Plantains 5.00
with chipotle butter
Small Side Salad Chipotle Balsamic Sesame Vinaigrette 5.00
Tamayo Modern Mexican Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
SUNDAY - THURSDAY
5pm - 10pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5pm - 11pm
GUACAMOLE
Traditional 12.00
serrano / tomato / onion / cilantro
Bacon 13.00
chicharron / pickled chile / cotija cheese
Esquites 12.00
sweet corn / cultured cream / house-made tajin / cotija cheese / lime / cilantro
ANTOJITOS | STARTERS
Queso Fundido 12.00
melted mexican cheese / warm tortilla / chile morita salsa
With Chorizo or Mushrooms Add 2.00
Wild Mushroom Flatbread 11.00
corn masa / goat cheese / black bean purée / truffle oil / caramelized onion
Calamar Azteca 12.00
ancho chile crusted calamari / napa cabbage salad / blood orange reduction
Poblano Tamal 11.00
corn masa / poblano rajas / oaxaca cheesse / pico de gallo
Seafood Relleno 13.00
stuffed poblano chile / chile de arbol sauce / gouda cheese
Mahi Mahi Ceviche* 14.00
chile de arbol cocktail sauce / avocado / red onion / bruja vinegar / spring garlic
SOPAS Y ENSALADA | SOUPS & SALAD
Tortilla Soup 10.00
pulled chicken / avocado / crema fresca / crispy tortilla / panela cheese
Sweet Corn Soup 9.00
roasted corn / huitlacoche vinaigrette / chile guajillo oil
Roasted Beet Salad 12.00
baby spinach / jicama / orange / boulder goat cheese / cranberry vinaigrette / candied walnuts
Baby Kale Salad 12.00
strawberries / red onion / pistachio vinaigrette / panela cheese
ESPECIALIDADES | CHEF'S SPECIALS
Chili & Coffee Rubbed Carne Asada* 26.00
skirt steak / refried beans / nopales green bean salad /achiote / chimichurri / mole poblano demi glaze
Fire-Grilled Vegetables 19.00
seasonal vegetables / avocado / swiss chard / sweet plantains / salsa morita
Alambre Skewers 24.00
shrimp or filet mignon / melted mexican cheese / mushroom / chorizo / bacon
Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas 27.00
pork tenderloin / pork shoulder / avocado purée / black bean / mexican ricotta cheese / pickled red onion
La Tampiqueña* 30.00
filet mignon / poblano chile-potato gratin / mole-cheese enchilada / cactus salad / guacamole
White Mole 25.00
half grilled chicken / sweet plantains / chile guero escbeche / cilantro
Oaxacan Salmon* 25.00
oaxacan mole / piloncillo-morita roasted turnips / candied walnuts / crema fresca
TACOS 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
MP
Al Pastor Tacos 15.00
adobo pork / caramelized pineapple / onion / cilantro / salsa verde
Mahi Mahi Tacos* 16.00
grilled garlic / pico de gallo / napa cabbage / chipotle rouille / avocado
Crispy Tofu Tacos 14.00
cilantro tortillas / lettuce / shittake vinaigrette / avocado espuma
Chicken Enchilada 23.00
tomatillo salsa / chihuahua cheese / crema fresca / pickled chile
Crab & Shrimp Enchilada 24.00
lump crab / gulf shrimp / corn / spinach / red bell pepper / roasted tomatillo sauce / chihuahua & marscarpone cheese / poblano chile rajas / cherry tomato salad
Huitlacoche & Mushroom Enchilada 21.00
roasted garlic / mexican ricotta cheese / fire roasted poblano chile sauce / chayote salad
MAS | SIDES
Mexico City Style Corn on The Cob 6.00
Mexican Style Rice & Black Beans 6.00
Caramelized Plantains 6.00
with chipotle butter
Small Side Salad 6.00
with chipotle balsamic sesame vinaigrette