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Food - Otra Vez Cantina, Denver, CO

Otra Vez Cantina

3.9 (21)
$31 to $50
Mexican
610 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202

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Otra Vez Cantina

3.9
$31 to $50
Mexican
Downtown / LoDo

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
Otra Vez Cantina brings bold Mexican flavors and vibrant energy to Denver’s iconic 16th Street Mall. With a name that means “once again,” Otra Vez is back — and better than ever — offering an elevated cantina experience that blends authentic Mexican cuisine with an upbeat, high-energy atmosphere.
From handcrafted margaritas and a curated tequila / mezcal selection to a menu built around fresh, bold flavors, too keep you coming. Kick off your evening with our lively happy hour, featuring drink and bite specials that set the tone for a great night. Soak up the Colorado sun on our huge outdoor patio, complete with its own bar — one of the best spots on the 16th Street to enjoy a cold drink al fresco. On Saturday nights after dinner, our resident DJ keeps the energy high and bodies moving.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, a festive dinner, or a night out, Otra Vez delivers the kind of experience that keeps guests coming back. Come for the food. Stay for the vibe. Come back “otra vez.”

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Otra Vez cantina offers private areas for banquets, parties, and gatherings.
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th Street and Welton
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    16th Street ride
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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3.9

3.9
(21)
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Otra Vez Cantina offers "delicious meals" with standout dishes like the crispy chili relleno and tasty Santa Fe Salad. Guests love the "great fajitas and margaritas" and the vibrant 16th Street Mall atmosphere. While service can be slow, the restaurant's commitment to accommodating dietary needs is appreciated. Enjoy a "fantastic experience" with their "robust selection of tequilas."
21 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Denver / Colorado12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. Server Angie was excellent. Quesaditas and other apps were excellent. Three couples all got fajitas for two. Fajitas should be sizzling when they arrive. Other waiter who brought them said they were sizzling all the way to the table. Hmmm... Not really enough peppers onions for 2 people, only one side plate with enough cheese for two tacos, same for lettuce/guac on same ONE little plate. Steak and shrimp seemed skimpy, barely enough. Strawberry Margarita was very good. They need to up experience ALOT to impress people if they want them to come back…

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  2. Nadine Gold

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of us has a garlic allergy and the kitchen created an amazing vegetarian entree free of garlic! We were so grateful!

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  3. Tom Gold

    New York City257 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed an ample, tasty, Santa Fe Salad with Adobo Chicken. The chicken was seasoned to my liking. Elvi provided attentive service and patiently answered my questions about the menu. I got a Go Box for what I could not finish.

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  4. Jennifer

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks weren’t so good but food was. Nice atmosphere .

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  5. Danielle

    Hawaii1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    So so at best. Servers and bar were overwhelmed so it took forever to get drinks. Tortillas tasted factory made. Fish tacos tasted super fishy.

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  6. Lynn

    New Jersey1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was not a restaurant it was a hole in the wall tequila bar, I don’t understand why they took a reservation when it doesn’t have food.

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  7. Christopher

    Denver / Colorado7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were great. The crispy chili relleno especially stood out, as did the margarita tradicional. The service was somewhat lacking. We were there at 5:30 on a Saturday and the restaurant was relatively empty, but we were surprised how slow the food and drinks were to come out. The waitress was hard to find (we were on the patio) and she came off as unfriendly and didn’t check on us enough. She seemed to be encouraging us to leave as we were wrapping up even though we actually were considering another drink. We ended up going somewhere else for the drink after dinner. Overall good experience but room to improve!

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  8. Kari

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay, nothing amazing, same with the margaritas. The server seemed bothered we were there and kept trying to takenour order fast (within 2 minutes of sitting down, and then came back less than a minute after that), forgot two drinks and seemed annoyed. The bussers also kept trying to take our plates before we were finished. The restaurant was not busy at all, and our server only had 2 other tables. We were there less than an hour so Ile weren't camped out. Everything was okay, but not great. Probably wont go back

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  9. Heather Gold

    Denver / Colorado13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 August 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow; we waited 10-15 min just to get water. Food made both of sick, queso fundido somehow overcooked but cold. Meat overdone. Chips stale. Margaritas overpriced at $21 each. Our bill for 2 ppl - 1 app, 2 margs, 2 entrees, 1 dessert was $177 w/tip. Will not be returning.

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  10. Art

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding family owned restaurant that is a must when in Denver! Great food, wonderful service and fantastic value

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Otra Vez cantina offers private areas for banquets, parties, and gatherings.
  • Area
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th Street and Welton
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    16th Street ride
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Otra Vez Cantina delivers a vibrant, high-energy cantina atmosphere, warm and lively with colorful decor, murals, big TVs and music, plus an open, social feel that often spills onto the large patio (Saturday nights feature a DJ).

Casual dress is the guide at Otra Vez Cantina, comfortable, informal attire is entirely appropriate.

Otra Vez Cantina is open Mon–Wed and Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm, and Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am. The restaurant also mentions a lively happy hour and a huge outdoor patio with its own bar.

Yes, Otra Vez Cantina has a huge outdoor patio with its own bar on Denver’s 16th Street Mall, and guests frequently mention sitting and dining on the expanded patio.

For a quieter visit, try early Tuesday evenings, guests noted it was not very busy before 6:00 pm; if you want a livelier night, Saturday after dinner features the resident DJ and a buzzy patio scene.

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Otra Vez Cantina

3.9
$31 to $50
Mexican
Downtown / LoDo

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
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