North Denver  ·  Est. 12 Years

Where Everyone
Is Familia.

Authentic Mexican flavors from Zacatecas, served with love from a family of four. West Highlands' best-kept secret — until now.

🏆 Westword Best of Denver 2024 — Best Budget-Friendly Mexican Restaurant
4.7 Stars · 1,300+ Reviews Across Google, Yelp & More
❤️ Loved by North Denver for 12+ Years

From Zacatecas
to West Highlands

Freddy came from Zacatecas, Mexico with a simple conviction: that the most nourishing thing a person can offer is a meal made from scratch, with care, for anyone who walks through the door. More than twelve years ago, he opened Taqueria La Familia with his sister, daughter, and son — and not much else beyond great recipes and a big heart.

Today, you'll find just four tables inside and a warm patio when the Colorado sun allows. You'll be greeted with complimentary chips and two kinds of house-made salsa before you even pick up a menu. The food is made fresh every day. Nothing comes from a can that shouldn't. And if Freddy's around, he'll make sure you leave full and happy — that's just how familia works.

"If you know, you know — and north Denver knows."
— Westword, 2024
Warm Mexican kitchen with fresh food being prepared

The La Familia Experience

Free Chips & Salsa

Every table starts with complimentary chips and two house-made salsas — one of them is a warm green chile with hunks of meat. People have bought 32oz to-go. Seriously.

Guacamole on Every Taco

Order the taco plate and guac or fresh avocado slices come on top. No upcharge. No games. Just the good stuff, every time.

Dog-Friendly Patio

Colorado's 300 days of sunshine were made for our little outdoor patio. Bring your dog. Grab a horchata. Stay a while.

The Reviews Say It Better Than We Can

This was the last meal I had in Denver before leaving — and it was the PERFECT meal.

— Yelp Review

I've never had such creamy guacamole before. I'll be thinking about this meal for a long time.

— Google Review

The owner always makes you feel at home. I've been coming here since high school.

— Google Review

4.7 on Google · 4.5 on Yelp · 🏆 Best of Denver 2024

Hours & Location

Monday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM

No reservations needed. Walk-ins welcome. Seating is limited — arrive early or grab it to go. 🥐 Craving something sweet after? Rosales Mexican Bakery is right next door.

Taqueria La Familia

2642 W 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80211
In the heart of West Highlands

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