I recently attended a wedding in Oaxaca city and fell in love with the food that the region has to offer. We were there for 5 days and ate a different dish every single meal, I couldn’t get enough of all the different flavors. Upon returning to Colorado I was craving those flavors almost immediately and found Zocalito just 2 blocks from where I live. I figured it would be extremely Americanized with tons of salt and no authentic spices but couldn’t have been more wrong. Everything I had there I ended up saying “this is some of the best ____ I’ve ever had”. The chef/owner goes directly to the source for the peppers... I felt like I was right back on a oaxacan rooftop being mind blown by the flavors accompanied by a good mezcal. If you’re a fan of good mole, go. If you want to explore New Latin flavors that isn’t just tacos, burritos, and green Chile, this is your spot!
All serious Mexican foodies must eat here. The food was outstanding and interesting and challenging, but in the best sense of the word. Truly special. My only very minor note is that the decor is a little bland. They have a great collection of art, but the white walls and lame techno take away from it and you do feel like you’re in the lobby of a deserted office building. So, fine, it’s not where you go for atmosphere, but it doesn’t matter because the food is the well deserved star of the show. I’ll definitely be back as often as I can afford to go!
We were impressed by the delicious pops of flavor at Zocalito. The calamari and black cod were especially well executed. Our cocktails and the service were excellent, too.
999 18th St - Denver
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