Machete Tequila News Today

The 50 places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now.

La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal and Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails were both named to the New York Times 50 best restaurants list in 2023.

From a Costa Rican food stall to a vegan sushi restaurant, here’s what’s new and noteworthy in the Front Range dining scene right now.

We spent months brunching, lunching, and indulging in elaborate multicourse feasts to bring you this guide to the most delectable meals in Denver.

Colorado is known for its vibrant Mexican food scene—but the culinary pros behind the fare haven't been as widely recognized by media and awards committees as their white counterparts.

10133 West Chatfield Avenue, Littleton The Littleton bar and restaurant recently started live music again and is bringing in bands like JK4 (Jakarta four-piece band), Woodland Park and Guild of Ages. Capacity is limited to fifty people, but there is additional seating in heated outdoor areas. 19552 East Main Street, Parker Tailgate hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays on its patio stage. The spot also has patio heaters and fire-pit tables. 918 West First Avenue The Grateful Dead-ce...

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has gotten tougher lately on local businesses that fail to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Over the past five weeks, the DDPHE temporarily closed five bars in the city — all of which have now been allowed to reopen — as part of enforcement efforts as the city worked to qualify for the State of Colorados 5-Star program, which would allow for an easing of capacity restrictions at restaurants and other businesses. According to DDPHE data...

Photos courtesy of Jose Avila) Update (5 p.m., Jan. 19): After initial publication of this story, Avila said in an email that he has instead decided to call the restaurant La Diabla Pozole Y Mezcal. Original story: Nearly 20 years ago, while working in a burrito joint in Cherry Creek, Jose Avila dreamed of owning his own restaurant. The restaurateur has slowly worked his way up — first a dishwasher, then a line cook at Elways, then a partner and executive chef at Machete Tequila & Tacos and h...

Chef Jose Avila cant be accused of putting all his huevos in one basket. In the interest of showcasing the vast variety of culinary styles from all over Mexico, Avila started out with Mexico City-style tacos as chef/partner at Machete Tequila + Tacos before departing to introduce Yucatecan specialties with his XTabai Yucateco food truck and barbacoa de borrego in the style of Hidalgo with his Sunday-only pop-up El Borrego Negro at 3800 Morrison Road. El Borrego Negro was a first in Denver, of...