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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Denver, Denver, CO

Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Denver

4.5
4.5
259 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
Blanco’s fresh twist on Mexican food is all you need to experience that ocean-kissed bliss you crave. Lounge long and drink on with tantalizing tequila flights, and easy but innovative a la carte tacos. Go for the classic but fresh burrito or bowl layered with savory fillings like spicy Machaca short rib or red chili chicken, fresh salsas and our famous house guacamole. Whether you’re hungry for something flavorful or thirsty for something fun, we’ve got everything you want at Blanco.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 30 times today

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brian was our server and did a great job making sure we were taken care of! Had a wonderful experience!
  2. Luv2travel

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was great—knowledgeable and attentive. We got a pitcher of margaritas, which kept the whole table happy! The food was delicious! Everyone liked what they ordered. Servings are large enough for leftovers!
  3. Verd

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience in the food were amazing. We had the Mexican street corn and tacos. They all were delicious. Their chips are made fresh right there and served warm. Were beyond delicious!We will definitely be back! The service was great. Our server was friendly and always, checked in with us with a smile. Great experience overall!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Fajitas was burn , waiter was not paying attention to the order Never brought what you ask her
  5. Joels

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    We had a date night at Blanco tonight and the service was terrible to put it lightly. We had the reservation at 7:00 then received an email that our reservation was pushed back to 7:45. Upon arrival at 7:30, they hadn’t heard our reservation was pushed back? They still sat us at 7:30. It took almost 30 minutes for them to even greet us at the table, which we excused since it was restaurant week and they were quite busy. However, once we received our appetizer it took almost another 30 minutes for our waiter to come by and have us order the entree. Almost an hour later, and once the table next to ours (sat almost an hour after us) was served, our waiter came back by with his note pad and said “ what can I get you” then realized we had already ordered. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, he avoided our table for another half hour until another server delivered our food. All while also waiting for a margarita to be delivered to the table that was also ordered almost an hour before. Once we had received our mediocre food and attempted to order deserts, the server made us aware that they were out of the desert and made us pick another option. I am incredibly disappointed with the service. If he would have simply acknowledged the mistake of losing our order and made it right, it would have went a long way. We will never go back.
  6. Mila

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Watered-down drinks and extremely bland food. I recommend skipping this place. The restaurant is nice, large and a good vibe but that's all the positives. Ordered two pitchers of margaritas (different flavors) and both were terrible. Nothing but ice watering down all the taste. All of the food lacked flavor, especially the charro beans and carnita tacos. It all needs salt and generally more seasoning. Don't waste your time
  7. Mickey

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good food
  8. Nikki921

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and great food! Highly recommend!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We went during Denver Restaurant Week. Although the restaurant was full, we were seated on time for our reservation. The restaurant is very loud and it was difficult to hear others in my party. Ports of the meal were cold. I think the stress of Restaurant Week was overwhelming. We will go back to give it another try.
  10. Sophia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our server never asked if we liked our food. She took our order, dropped off our food and check and box when asked. No other interaction. She was not friendly. My food was cold. I got the chicken burrito and the rice was good and hot but everything else was cold. The only thing inside the burrito was chicken and beans.
  11. Noname

    Denver

    551 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    551 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Exactly what Restaurant Week is designed to do: new favorites. Despite living only 8 or 9 blocks away and watch g this get built, we already had our usual Southwestern/Mexican places and never tried Blanco. Now we have one additional favorite. Given great covers on a Tuesday night, service was good, food choices well-plated and ample portions. Sadly they ran out of one dessert so we wound up with a double portion of the very good flan. Extra credit for Restaurant Week drink specials. That shows a well-run operation and further insures our rapid return.
  12. RDenver

    Denver

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We've been to Blanco many times. Restaurant week's Chicken Burrito was delightful, rainbowed on top with enchilada sauce and queso. Rice and Charro beans were also spot on. They now have a Happy hour until 6:00 (not sure if weekdays only?) Get there early for $5 margaritas.
  13. Lindseyb

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant week food was delicious
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    214 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    214 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We dined on a Saturday night. It was very busy and we were sat shortly after our reservation time. We liked the guacamole, short rib machaca enchiladas and pork chile verde enchiladas. service slowed a bit waiting for our check. good food, we've been twice and will revisit again.
  15. Pilates18

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the $25 Restaurant Week menu and everything was delicious! We would definitely come back and recommend this restaurant.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We came for Denver Restaurant week because they had a $25 deal for an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Plus $5 drinks! The menu had a variety of options, and the food tasted great. We were disappointed to find out after we had finished our entrees that they were completely out of dessert. They made it right when it came to the bill but we wished we would have been told before we got excited for it! Otherwise a great experience and meal.
  17. LizL

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had absolutely great service, good food, great value and the location is easy to negotiate. We really enjoyed our visit. For those who have Celiac or gluten intolerance, their menu is almost entirely GF.
  18. VBFC

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was really good. Service was great. The booth was big - almost too big and it was hard to hear once the restaurant got busy. Margaritas were yummy - so yummy we had two. Bottled beer was served without a glass - that's a no in my book. Queso was tasty - but served in a low flat bowl, so it spread and was hard to get to. The spoon helped. Cheese enchiladas were good. Shrimp was great. Wish the rice was vegetarian - that's a fail for sure. Service was good - not rushed ... and the chips and salsa were plentiful. We will be back!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Not great. From the cold patio to the bad service to the low quality food. I will not be going back.
  20. JustinS

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere and upscale mexican style restaurant. Service was slow as the waitstaff was overwhelmed by bent short staffed, 45 minutes to order. The queso was great just the amount was not enough for a even two people. The margaritas were amazing, probably the best we've ever had. The carne asada fajitas were good, not great. Chimichanga good, not great. Chicken salad good, not great. Overall good experience just lacking in finishing touches of food and slow service.
  21. Calex

    Denver

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Great service, Palomas and Guacamole. However the ancho Chile enchilada sauce was so salty we couldn’t eat it. They tried to make it right but it took so long for the second dishes to come out everyone else was done and the second round was just as salty. But points for trying and for removing them from the bill.
  22. Jenn

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really tasty food. The service from the server and every one was excellent.
  23. ElisaR

    Denver

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Deceive great. Food BLAND. No flavor. Drinks great. Noise level CRAZY LOUD.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time celebrating a birthday with a group in the bar. Such a fun place and everyone was wonderful! Great cheese crisps!!!
  25. Nikki921

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and great service from staff. The food is always delicious and the dining experience fun. Highly recommended!
  26. ElizabethW

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Chips and salsa are amazing! Hot and fresh.. Great service!
  27. AndreaP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My reservation was for 6 pm but I arrived early at around 5:30 and they seated me so I think that was the confusion with me not “ honoring my reservation” but I did !
  28. Jennifer

    Denver

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice. Good food - loved the guacamole (so much that we ordered two). The cheese crisp was also delicious. We had the BBQ pork one. My short rib enchiladas were delicious, and the spicy skinny margaritas were fantastic. Few calories and all the flavor! Brian took great care of us and was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this place. We're glad to have found it - thank you Cherry Creek Magazine for doing the write up that lead us there. Enjoy!!
  29. MarcL

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent food and drinks
  30. Jenn

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    our service might have been the best service I have received anywhere. Our server was attentive and spaced our courses out perfectly. He was extremely friendly and the food was excellent too.
  31. LeslieO

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The guacamole was unseasoned and tasted nothing like the description. I had to take a knife and cut it cup as it was just a couple of big chunks. The tacos were good. Not great. They were served with rice and beans which looked like they were served with a teaspoon . The spicy skinny margaritas were wonderful. The service was also very good
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Food was not good. It was way too salty!!! The food was all over spiced. The chicken is the salad was tough.
  33. RMJones

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, nice waitress (very attentive) and atmosphere is amazing!
  34. RandyB

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just great food and stellar service. The margarita was the cherry on top. We will be back!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    They not have some things from the menu, the waitress try to take the check like 2 times when not even ask if we want dessert or something else, frijoles charros it’s not what they serve
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent! Just a bit noisy for talking but other than that it was great!!
  37. Ph10

    Denver

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fajitas were amazing. One of us had the chicken and the other had carne asada. Both were excellent. The server Nicole was a 10+ out of 10. Very engaging and on point! The tequila selection was awesome. I recommend the experience
  38. MollyT

    Denver

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicole was awesome and gave excellent service, bonus that she also knows about good tequilla.
  39. TheBasicB

    Jacksonville

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    As always, great food, good service, beautiful setting. And you can ensure you've got a seat w/ OpenTable.
  40. Chai

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good choices, yummy food, great service, and location. Nice outside area, better for talking, as inside was noisy...

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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 30 times today
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4177 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80206-3700

Dining areas

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  • Neighborhood

    Mayfair

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican / Southwestern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

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