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[Sassy]

Has anyone eaten here?

Benny's Restaurante y Tequila Bar

301 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 · 303-894-0788

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Avg. Entrée: $$1 - $15
Reservations: Available, Available
Dress: CC: Casual

Outdoor Dining: None
CAPITOL HILL. As twilight falls over the gently sloped streets of Capitol Hill, it's not unusual to see a crowd lingering at Seventh and Logan. Put your name in for a table at this ever-lively Mexican eatery and you'll soon be part of the throng. Happily, food and drink are worth the wait – well-stuffed enchiladas, crispy sopapillas with honey, and delicious frozen strawberry margaritas by the pitcher. Friendly, attentive waitstaff move the evening along smoothly, and authentic Mexican fare continues to please Denverites after nearly 20 years. Judging by the hungry crowds every night, Benny's is just getting started.

[TheChamp24]

Negative ghost rider.

For me, I'm just dying to eat a Chipotle burrito again. Sucks theres no Chipotle around here :(

[Sassy]

Any suggestions for a "lunch" on 16th St. ???
Preferably with a little bit of everything?
(Not the Cheesecake Factory though.)

[ak1971]

Has anyone eaten here?

Benny's Restaurante y Tequila Bar

301 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 · 303-894-0788

User Rating: (Rate It)

My Lists: (Add to My Lists)

Avg. Entrée: $$1 - $15
Reservations: Available, Available
Dress: CC: Casual

Outdoor Dining: None
CAPITOL HILL. As twilight falls over the gently sloped streets of Capitol Hill, it's not unusual to see a crowd lingering at Seventh and Logan. Put your name in for a table at this ever-lively Mexican eatery and you'll soon be part of the throng. Happily, food and drink are worth the wait – well-stuffed enchiladas, crispy sopapillas with honey, and delicious frozen strawberry margaritas by the pitcher. Friendly, attentive waitstaff move the evening along smoothly, and authentic Mexican fare continues to please Denverites after nearly 20 years. Judging by the hungry crowds every night, Benny's is just getting started.

good ****. Govnrs Park is acroos the street is pretty good to get a beer or 10

[ak1971]

Any suggestions for a "lunch" on 16th St. ???
Preferably with a little bit of everything?
(Not the Cheesecake Factory though.)

Earls just opened which is always a plus. Couple of choices in the Pavillions

[Sassy]

So it's worth checking out?
Hogan can eat mexican 24/7! LOL!

[Sassy]

Earls just opened which is always a plus. Couple of choices in the Pavillions

Is that in the Pavillions? Looking for a lunch spot with the parents on Monday.

[Pezman]

Be spontaneous Sass... just take them somewhere downtown and live happy.

[Sassy]

Be spontaneous Sass... just take them somewhere downtown and live happy.

We went to the Cheesecake Factory last time! Ha!

[Pezman]

We went to the Cheesecake Factory last time! Ha!

Oh man, they used to have such a damn good BBQ rib sandwich there back in the day... Mmmm

[Sassy]

Have you been to Benny's Pez?

[Hogan11]

We went to the Cheesecake Factory last time! Ha!

Be advised, I do plan on getting at least one slice of cheesecake when I'm on that Mall :wiggle:

[Sassy]

Be advised, I do plan on getting at least one slice of cheesecake when I'm on that Mall :wiggle:

I've been advised...as long as you share:wiggle:

[TheChamp24]

I do believe the ESPN Zone place is still next to the Westin. Damnit, I forget what street it is though, its been ages since I've been downtown. I miss it :(

[Sassy]

Nah...that's ok...we went into the ESPN Zone last year too...no place to sit...so we passed.

[TailgateNut]

Negative ghost rider.

For me, I'm just dying to eat a Chipotle burrito again. Sucks theres no Chipotle around here :(



If you want THE BEST BURRITO in town you have to try one from Santiagos. Their breakfast burritos are awesome, and at $2 a wack also a great deal. Their smothered Beef and chicken burritos are also top of the heap. Just don't ask for the hot unless you have a cast iron stomach. I usually do the 1/2 and 1/2.

[ak1971]

Is that in the Pavillions? Looking for a lunch spot with the parents on Monday.

Its a across the street. Bennys is good though and pretty cheap.

I dont go downtown much any longer now that Im a full blown married suburbanite.

[Sassy]

Hogan like the "ten beers" across the street from Benny's ;D

[Master___Pain]

Couple of things.

Benny's = good, cheap mexican food. Thumbs up. Good margs.

Gov'nrs Park= Terrible, terrible food (I'm jaded, I used to bartend there and I'll never eat there again) That said, they have one of the best happy hours in Denver. 2-1 Draft beers, LIT and house margs. If you are getting the house marg, make sure you combine the 2 margs into one. They are pretty weak. Not the case with the Long Islands. Those things are served in 24 ounce glasses and they'll kick you ass. Very good though. I think they have about 20 beers on tap. Happy hour is 4-7 everyday but sunday.

TGN, you talking about Santiago's down on Broadway, south of Hampden? their breakfast burritos are awesome.

As for downtown, there are a ton of restaurants. One of my favorites is BD's Mongolian BBQ. Inexpensive $7-9 per entry and the choices are unlimited. 1620 Wazee. Just take the 16th street mall shuttle down to market and walk a block or two towards Union Station.

[TailgateNut]

Couple of things.

Benny's = good, cheap mexican food. Thumbs up. Good margs.

Gov'nrs Park= Terrible, terrible food (I'm jaded, I used to bartend there and I'll never eat there again) That said, they have one of the best happy hours in Denver. 2-1 Draft beers, LIT and house margs. If you are getting the house marg, make sure you combine the 2 margs into one. They are pretty weak. Not the case with the Long Islands. Those things are served in 24 ounce glasses and they'll kick you ass. Very good though. I think they have about 20 beers on tap. Happy hour is 4-7 everyday but sunday.

TGN, you talking about Santiago's down on Broadway, south of Hampden? their breakfast burritos are awesome.

As for downtown, there are a ton of restaurants. One of my favorites is BD's Mongolian BBQ. Inexpensive $7-9 per entry and the choices are unlimited. 1620 Wazee. Just take the 16th street mall shuttle down to market and walk a block or two towards Union Station.


Santiagos has restaurants all ove town. I usually hit the one on W104th near the Red Lobster. Their BF burritos hit the spot! Caution: Their Hot Green Chili IS HOT! Ass burnin' HOT!

[Sassy]

Yum...food!
Keep the suggestions coming...we can always eat! LOL!

[BucklandBronco]

Sassy, you might want to check out the Blue Bonnet in Denver.

http://www.bluebonnetrestaurant.com

It is not downtown, but just a few stops (ten minutes) away, via the Light Rail. While it is not THE best Mexican fare in Denver, it is definitely among the best. And, trust me, there are not that many “bests” in Denver, as strange as that may seem.

At any rate, you will not be disappointed. The seating is ample (but always a slight wait on a Saturday night), the atmosphere is nice, and the prices are amazingly moderate for what you get (and you get MUCHO)! Plus, there are adequate, strategically placed, TV monitors for watching the games—that is if you can HEAR them, over the lively crowd!

As a culinary aficionado, I would not recommend a just so-so place, for what it’s worth. So, again, you will not be disappointed.

Buck

[Sassy]

We've never taken the light rail...what the's procedure? Ha!
We are staying at the Red Lion by Invesco.

[BucklandBronco]

QUOTE=Sassy;1712326]We've never taken the light rail...what the's procedure? Ha!
We are staying at the Red Lion by Invesco.[/QUOTE]

It’s pretty simple, really. And one small one-time daily fare will take you anywhere you want to go in the Denver area—which also includes the bus (arggh) connections. No need to transfer to an RTD bus, however, to get to the Blue Bonnet.

Actually, since I live a good way from downtown—and have only used the light rail to go downtown (to include the Bronco’s games)—perhaps it would be better to solicit the explicit advice from a better informed Denverite in here.

Meanwhile, you could check out this link for light rail schedules/stops:

http://www.rtd-denver.com/LightRail/index.html

From Invesco, you would get off at the Alameda station, to get to the Blue Bonnet—walking distance from the stop.

[Hogan11]

Hogan can eat mexican 24/7! LOL!

Hogan like the "ten beers" across the street from Benny's

Geezus, makes me sound like Tarzan or something.....Hogan eat Mexican, Hogan like ten beers Ha!

[broncocalijohn]

Couple of things.

Benny's = good, cheap mexican food. Thumbs up. Good margs.

Gov'nrs Park= Terrible, terrible food (I'm jaded, I used to bartend there and I'll never eat there again) That said, they have one of the best happy hours in Denver. 2-1 Draft beers, LIT and house margs. If you are getting the house marg, make sure you combine the 2 margs into one. They are pretty weak. Not the case with the Long Islands. Those things are served in 24 ounce glasses and they'll kick you ass. Very good though. I think they have about 20 beers on tap. Happy hour is 4-7 everyday but sunday.

TGN, you talking about Santiago's down on Broadway, south of Hampden? their breakfast burritos are awesome.

As for downtown, there are a ton of restaurants. One of my favorites is BD's Mongolian BBQ. Inexpensive $7-9 per entry and the choices are unlimited. 1620 Wazee. Just take the 16th street mall shuttle down to market and walk a block or two towards Union Station.

I am a Mongolian BBQ conniseur (sic?). They had a BDs out in OC and they gave me a shirt since I stacked my meat the highest after cooking. No asians though so authentic wasnt there. I will out smash anyone when it comes to Mongaling. I can make wall extensions on the bowl with frozen meat. I think BDs has thawed out meat to ruin that plan but just dont challenge me. NEVER, EVER ORDER ALL YOU CAN EAT! It is done with one bowl and guarantee lunch the next day. God , i love Mongolian BBQ!

[Sassy]

Geezus, makes me sound like Tarzan or something.....Hogan eat Mexican, Hogan like ten beers Ha!

Oops...fast posting there...bad English! Ha!

[ak1971]

Yum...food!
Keep the suggestions coming...we can always eat! LOL!

Here are my favorite resturaunts in Denver.

1.) Sushi Den. -Best Sushi in the nation IMHO.

2.) Myama -Japanese Steakhouse (Park Meadows) normal Japanese steakhouse, but the bartenders rock, and you get hooked up pretty easy.

3.) Earls(Park Meadows) - Pretty standard fare, but the waitstaff etc is pretty nice to look at. Best place for Broncos sightings and rock throwing ROFL!

3.) Del Frisco - Pretty pricey but great seaks.

4.) Texas de Brazil - Brazillian steakhouse..eat so much you pop.

5.) Maggianos (chain) but you can eat a crapload of Italian for really cheap. Ive run into some of the Broncos at the DTC location on numerous occations.

[Sassy]

Maggianos...Tred suggested that last year but we never got around to it! That's in the 16th St. Mall right?

[ak1971]

Maggianos...Tred suggested that last year but we never got around to it! That's in the 16th St. Mall right?

Yes. There is one at The Pavillions

[Sassy]

Do they have other stuff besides Pasta?

[ak1971]

Do they have other stuff besides Pasta?

I think they have chicken, steaks etc. I always order spaghetti ,much to my wifes dismay, as its a huge bowl and I can eat it for like three days after.

[Sassy]

Ha! There ya go...that's creative.
I love Manicotti.

[smalltowngrll]

Ya'll are making me hungry, now!

[TailgateNut]

http://search.cityguide.aol.com/denver/restaurants/three-sons-italian-restaurant/v-101455812


If you want GOOD ITALIAN food, this place may be off the beaten path, but the food melts in your mouth.

The last time we stopped in for lunch my wife had a chicken dish and I had a braised rabbit. AWESOME!

It's actually not to far from Mile High.

[broncofan2438]

For all of you who are goin to the Pitt game on October 21st, we should all meet up at the ESPN zone Sat night or if anyone else has any suggestions..........

[R8RH8R]

Negative ghost rider.

For me, I'm just dying to eat a Chipotle burrito again. Sucks theres no Chipotle around here :(

Truly. Chipotle rocks. I had 3 of 'em within a 5 minute drive of my apartment..The closest one I actually met a few Bronco players at-it's on Arapahoe Rd near Dove Valley. Burritos the size of yer head...Nothing like that in PA...:thumbsdow

[Sassy]

We ended up at Croc's on 16th/Market for Mexican...not bad!
Also, the Cheesecake Factory, Mimmi's in Ft. Collins (New orleans type atmosphere...great food!), The Skybox (OF COURSE! LOL!) and nachos at the Rockies game ;D

[Sassy]

Weird question...anyone ever go to "Two Fisted Pizza" ;D
Now...at 2 am that is an experience! ROFL!

[Sassy]

http://images.citysearch.net/profile/4a/80/11526317p1.jpg

[ak1971]

Weird question...anyone ever go to "Two Fisted Pizza" ;D
Now...at 2 am that is an experience! ROFL!

Two Fisted Marios is a Denver drunken institution.

[Sassy]

Two Fisted Marios is a Denver drunken institution.

Not bad pizza actually! LOL!
It was suggested by Randy at The Dugout after we had a few beers after the Rockies game.