The Best Spanish Food in Denver
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The best Spanish food in Denver, according to the experts: 5280, Eater, and The New York Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Mar Bella Boqueria comes out on top.
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Rank 1. Mar Bella Boqueria
Tapas Spanish
A chef's counter built for multicourse tastings anchors the low-lit, warm-toned room, though walk-ins grazing on tapas fill it just as happily. This is a Spanish tapas spot from the chef behind Alma Fonda Fina, and it flies a little under the radar for it, which means a table here is easier to come by. The cocktail list leans saffron-forward, and the wine picks from lesser-known Spanish regions are worth the detour.
The awards
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Rank 2. Heretík
Basque
The counter seats by the roll-up door are the ones to ask for at this Basque-leaning bistro in Denver's West Wash Park. The chef runs a rotisserie, ships white asparagus from France when it's in season, and keeps a pan con tomate on the menu that nearly every table orders. The New York Times put it on their 2026 Restaurant List, which tracks. The whole place reads like a bistro that skipped the part where bistros become self-conscious about being bistros.
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · The Restaurant List
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Rank 3. El Five
Tapas Bar
The awards
- Westword 2024 · Best Vegan-Friendly Spot for Special Occasions · Best of Denver
- Eater A Complete Guide to Dining in LoHi