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8/2/2019 Yum, A Guide to Ethnic Eateries
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a guide to ethnic & locally ownedindependent eats in Aurora
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AFRICAN
AfricanGrillandBar..................................................1
EastAfricanRestaurant.............................................1 HessiniRoots............................................................ 1
IfkaCaf...................................................................1
MandeeqRestaurant&Caf...................................... 2
AMERICAN
AppleCreek.............................................................. 2
BeanTree..................................................................2
BentFork.................................................................. 2 BlissCupcakes......................................................... 3
TheBrewHut............................................................3
BreweryBarIV..........................................................3
BrooksSmokehouse&Catering................................3
Caldonias................................................................. 4
CinemaGrill..............................................................4
Dad&DudesBreweria..............................................4
Dozens..................................................................... 4
DryDockBrewingCo...............................................5
EmeraldIsle..............................................................5
Emil-LenesSirloinHouse.........................................5
JimNNicks............................................................. 6
JohnnysDiner.......................................................... 6
LattasBagels&Coffee.............................................6
MeadowHillsGrill.....................................................6
TheMovieTavern......................................................7
MurphyCreekGolfCourseTavern............................. 7
TheRockRestaurant.................................................7
RosiesDiner............................................................. 8
RoyalHilltop.............................................................. 8
SaddleRockGrill.......................................................8
SamsNo.3..............................................................8
Stampede................................................................ 9 SummitSteakhouse..................................................9
TinCupBar&Grill.....................................................9
TheWineExperienceCaf&WorldCellar................. 9
BRITISH
EnglishTeaCup........................................................ 10
McCabes.................................................................. 10
McDonoughsPub.....................................................10
TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout the writer
RebeccaCaro isafreelancefoodandtravelwriterandauthor ofthe award-winningblog,FromArgentinaWithLove.
Rebecca teaches cooking classes at Whole Foods, The
SeasonedChefCookingSchool,and ColoradoFreeUniversity.
She has appearedat the MuseodelasAmericasandonthe
DepartureTimeshowonStudio1430AM.Herrecipeshavebeen
featured on the Food Network UK and Wines of Argentina
websites. Rebecca recently nished the second level of the
diplomacourseattheInternationalSommelierGuild.Shehas
writtenforanumberofpublications,includingDRAFTmagazine,
5280 magazine, Cookie magazine, and DiningOut magazine
amongothers.
Specialthankstothelocalfoodexpertswhoweresohelpfulinthe writing of this guide: RuthTobias, Adrian Millerand Joe
Nguyen.
PRICING KEY
$=$10andunder
$$=$10-$20$$$=$20-$40
$$$$=$40andup
LoCatIoN INfoRmatIoN
Eachrestauranthasanumbernexttoitindicatingwhereinthe
citytheestablishmentislocated.Pleaserefertothemapon
pages20and21forlocationinformation.
ThecityofAuroraandVisitAuroraproducedthisguideinhopes
thatitservesasaresourcetohelpyouexplorethemanygreat
ethnic and independent eateries inAurora. Every effort was
madetoensurethattheinformationwithinisaccurate.And,
whilewecantguaranteethat,wewouldlovetoknowifwe
missedyourfavoritespotorsomethinglistedhaschanged.So,
if you have helpful feedback, please drop us a note [email protected]!
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CHINESE
ChefLiusCaf..........................................................11
ChinaJade................................................................11
DragonBoat..............................................................11
EastChinaAsianCuisine...........................................11
FormosaGarden....................................................... 12 FortuneKitchen.........................................................12
GoldenPhoenix.........................................................12
GoldenWokAsian..................................................... 12
JoyAsianCuisine......................................................13
ParadiseAsianCaf.................................................13
TaoTaoNoodleBar................................................... 13
TeaStation...............................................................13
TsaiShenGarden......................................................14
WansMandarinHouse.............................................. 14 YaTing...................................................................... 14
ENGLISH (See British)
ETHIOPIAN
AddisAbabaofColorado...........................................14
NileEthiopianCaf....................................................15
FILIPINO SunBurstGrill............................................................15
FRENCH
DanielsofParis........................................................15
LaCreperie...............................................................16
GERMAN
BendersBratHaus...................................................16
HelgasGermanRestaurant&Deli.............................16
GREEK
Athenian................................................................... 17
DumitrisFamilyRestaurant......................................17
HAWAIIAN
L&LHawaiianBBQ..................................................17
RumbiIslandGrill......................................................18
T&THawaiianBBQ..................................................18
INDEPENDENT (See American)
INDIAN
JaiHoIndianKitchen................................................ 18
Masalaa.................................................................... 19
StarofIndia..............................................................19
IRISH (SeeBritish)
ITALIAN Armandos................................................................ 19 BentNoodle..............................................................22CarmineLonardosItalianDeli...................................22 MamaAlvinosPizzeria..............................................22 WhollyCannoliCaf..................................................22
JAPANESE HanaSushi...............................................................23 HappyTeriyaki.......................................................... 23 Mt.FujiSushi&Hibachi............................................23 ShinjukuJapaneseSteakhouse.................................23 Sonodas................................................................... 24 SushiKatsu...............................................................24 TokyoyaBowl&Bowl................................................24
KOREAN AlBaeNae................................................................24 CafSky...................................................................24 DahWonRiceCake...................................................25 HanKangKorean......................................................25 KoreaHouse.............................................................25 Midopa.....................................................................26 OBokKoreanRiceCakeBakery................................26 SeoulBBQ................................................................. 26 Silla..........................................................................26
MARKETS AladdinMarket..........................................................27 ArashMiddleEasternMarket....................................27 CarneceriaGuadalajara.............................................27 EMart....................................................................... 27 EliteDeliFruits&Vegetables.....................................28 EuropaGrocery.........................................................28 GomezMarket.......................................................... 28 H-Mart...................................................................... 28 KrungthaiImports.....................................................28
MiPueblitaMarket....................................................29 MidopaMarket..........................................................29 RanchoLiborio..........................................................29 SathvikFoods...........................................................29
MEDITERRANEAN(see Greek, Middle Eastern)
MEXICAN Ajuua........................................................................ 30
CasaVallarta.............................................................30 DonEmiliosMexicanRestaurant..............................30 DorasMexicanRestaurant.......................................30 ElCamaronLoco.......................................................31 ElLucerito.................................................................31 ElParralito................................................................31 ElPatron................................................................... 31 ElPelicano................................................................ 32 Guadalajara.............................................................. 32 GuadalajaraAuthenticMexicanBuffet....................... 32
LaCueva...................................................................33
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MEXICAN (cont.)
LasHadas.................................................................33
LasTortugas.............................................................33
LosFarolitos.............................................................33
LosToritos................................................................34
Lupitas.....................................................................34
NeveriaLasChucheriaz.............................................34
PuertaVallartaNo.3..................................................34
RealdeMinasMexicanGrill......................................35
SeorMiguelsNewMexican....................................35
SeorRics................................................................ 35
SuperExpress...........................................................35
TacosYSalsas..........................................................36
TequilasFamilyMexicanRestaurant.........................36
Titis.......................................................................... 36
TACO TRUCKS
ElCosteo................................................................. 36
LaCascada...............................................................37
MIDDLE EASTERN
CafePaprika.............................................................37
TastyKabob..............................................................37
RUSSIAN
MirageRestaurant&Nightclub...............................38 RoyalInternationalCuisine......................................38
SolomonsGrocery&EuropeanDeli........................38
TeremokRussianCrepeCaf..................................39
SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICAN
ElAlamoGrande.......................................................39
LaGuatemalteca.......................................................39
LittleWagonSteakhouse/LaPradera.........................40
THAI
BanThai(formerlySueofSiam)................................40
ThaiFlavor................................................................ 40
ThaiGarden.............................................................. 41
ThaiLanding............................................................. 41
ThaiStreetFood........................................................41
VIETNAMESE
EggRollKingEast.....................................................42
GoldenSaigon...........................................................42
KimBaVietnamese...................................................42
NewOrient................................................................ 42
Pho79...................................................................... 43
PhoDuyII.................................................................43
Pho-Yo...................................................................... 43
TasteofSaigon.........................................................43
SeeMaponpage20
AFRICAN RESTAURANTS
5 African Grill & Bar
1010S.PeoriaSt.303-745-3423afrikangrill.com
Daily10a.m.tomidnight,fullbar,$$
OseiFord-WuoandhiswifeAdwoabeganbydeliveringWestAfricanfoodfromavan,andin2010settledintheirPeoriaStreetlocation,
where they have fostered a family restaurant atmosphere by
welcomingeveryonewhowalksthroughthedoorandservingthem
authentic,made-to-orderdishes.Happytowalknewcomersthrough
amenuandingredientsthatmaybeunfamiliartothem,dinersfeel
rightathomeorderingGhanaianchopbarclassicslikeBoforot(a
typeofuffydonut),FuFuwithgoat,Jollofricewithfriedplantains,
andpeanutsoup.
4 East African Restaurant
2222S.HavanaSt.303-337-4476e-africanresturant.com
Daily7a.m.to10p.m.,noalcohol,$
EastAfricanRestaurantspecializes,naturally,inthespecialtiesof
EastAfricancountries,especiallySomalia,andalldishesareHalal,or
made in accordance with Islamic dietary laws. Start with a
watermelonormangojuiceandorderMid-East-inspiredKabobs.Or
trytheMaraqavegetablesoupstuddedwithpastaanhomage
totheItaliancolonialpresenceinSomalia.EastAfricanRestaurantislocatedinwhatliterallyseemstobea globalvillageinthesame
shopping area as Sushi Katsu, DahWan,Tana Marketand Addis
AbabaEthiopianRestaurant.
1 Hessini Roots International Caf
2044ClintonSt.,UnitB303-317-6531hessiniroots.com
MondaythroughSaturday10a.m.to8p.m.,$$
Located next to a Ghanaian market, Hessini Roots is owned by
NigerianimmigrantIokEtukwhocametotheU.S.in1987.Before
openinghisownrestaurant,EtukworkedatTacoBellreectedby
theMexicanfoodsavailableonHessiniRootsmenu.Buttheeatery
alsoservesAfricanfamilyrecipeslikeEgusiaspicymelon-seed
stewwithgoatfufu(poundedyam)andjollofricerightalongside
soul-foodclassicslikefriedcatsh,chickenandwafesandmacn
cheese.
4 Ifka Caf
1535S.HavanaSt.#M303-535-1017
Daily8:30a.m.to10p.m.,$
IfkaCafbringsthecafexperienceofSomaliatoyourdoorstep.Try
thesambusa(afriedpocketofmeatorvegetables)orthebajiye(lentil
fritters) accompanied by shaah (traditional spiced tea). Ifka also
offersmoresubstantialplates,likefouel,atomato-beanstewserved
withspongyanjerabread,orkalluun,afriedshlet.Arriveearlyfor
thebestselections.
AFRICAN RESTAURANTS
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4 Maandeeq Restaurant & Caf
1535S.HavanaSt.#H303-745-2355
Daily7:30a.m.to10p.m.,noalcohol,$
MaandeeqisameetingplaceforSomalianexpatsinsearch
ofthe comfort foods ofhome. Theres nomenuhereit
changesdailyaccordingtoavailability,butthoseinsearchofa different eating experience wont be disappointed. The
Somalimenudrawsnotonlytraditionalfoodslikehilibari
(roastedgoat),butalsoontheinuencesfromthosewho
havehadcontactwithSomalialikespaghettiandtomato
sauce,anodtotheItalianpresencethere.Mangoorguava
juiceroundoutthemeal.
AMERICAN
4 Apple Creek
10600E.IliffAve.303-306-6300
MondaythroughFriday11a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday&Sunday8a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$
Apple Creek is a restaurant like those so popular in
generations past, serving your favorite American-style
homemadeclassicslikefriedchicken,potroastandpeach
cobbler.Mealpriceincludessaladandsides.
5 Bean Tree
12101E.IliffAve.303-396-6178
MondaythroughFriday5a.m.tomidnight
Saturday6a.m.tomidnight
Sunday7a.m.tomidnight,noalcohol,$
TheBeanTreeisacasualneighborhoodcoffeeshop,with
comfortableplacestoreadandwork,plentyofoutlets,free
wi-,andcaffeinatedfuelfromBouldercoffeeroastersSilver
Canyon.Openearlyforthemorningcrowdandstaysopenuntilmidnightsevendaysaweek.Regularslovetheirhot
chocolateandespressobrownies.
5 Bent Fork
12191E.IliffAve.303-337-6600bentforkgrill.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday11a.m.to10p.m.
Saturday11a.m.to9:30p.m.,fullbar,$$
TheBentForkisacasual,yetperfectplaceforacelebratorymeal,andoffersadiversemenuoftime-honoredfavorites
andmodernclassicswithoutbeingtoospendy,allservedin
atrendyspace.TrytheGreenChileMac&Cheeseorthe
RockyMountainSalmon,andnishwithaCrmeBruleeor
aChocolateMartinifordessert.
AMERICAN RESTAURANTS
9 Bliss Cupcakes
6205S.MainSt.,D101303-974-6440blisscupcake.com
MondaythroughSaturday10a.m.to9p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to6p.m.,noalcohol,$
AfteranafternoonofshoppingatSouthlandsmall,theresno
bettertreatthan a stop at this locally ownedcupcake shop.CupcakesatBlissaremadefreshdaily.Tryoneofthe10(avors
likeredvelvetandstrawberrybuttercream)toeat onthespot,
orderfromamenuofmorethan70cupcakeavorsfromchaito
butterpecan,orcreateyourowncombination.Withthreesizes
andamyriadofavors,abiteofoneoftheirmouth-watering
cupcakes,is,well,bliss!
8 The Brew Hut
15108E.HampdenAve.303-680-8898thebrewhut.comMondaythroughFriday10a.m.to6p.m.
Saturday10a.m.to5p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to4p.m.,beer,$$
Opensince1997,theBrewHutisahomebrewershavenin
partbecauseofitsconvenientlocalenextdoortoitssisterstore,
theaward-winningDryDockBrewery.Whilesippingapintfrom
DryDock,perusethevastselectionofhomebrewinggoods,such
ashops,barleyandgadgetsforbeermaking,andwaresforwine
andcheesemaking.TheBrewHutsfriendlyandknowledgeablestaffwillassistwithgusto,whetheryoureaseasonedbreweror
newtozymurgyaskforDuane,a.k.a.theDude.
8 Brewery Bar IV
6482S.ParkerRoad303-669-1544brewerybar3.com
MondaythroughFriday11a.m.to9p.m.
FridayandSaturday11a.m.to10:30p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
TheoriginalBreweryBarshomewasintheTivolibrewery(nowpart of the Auraria campus) and is now defunct, but the
Lundstromfamilyhasbeenservingthemetroareawithaward-
winningMexicanfoodsincethe1950sattheirotherlocations.
RegularslovetheGreenChiliandtheircrispyChiliRellenos.
1 Brooks Smokehouse and Catering
800OaklandSt.720-949-0581
FridaythroughSunday11a.m.to7p.m.,noalcohol,$$
DontbeputoffbythefactthatBrooksisonlyopenweekends(fornow).Ifyourelookingfortherealdealinsoul-satisfying
barbecue, this is the place to be. Ronald Brooks runs his
authenticbarbecueandsmokehouseoutofanextensionofhis
Aurorahome,andhisenticingmealsarewhattheSouthern-style
barbecuetraditionisallabout:Ribs,Slow-roastedPulledPork
ShoulderandBeefBrisket,alongsideDirtyRice,Sausagesand
evenCajun-styleSmokedAlligator.
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4 Caldonias
2252S.ParkerRoad303-752-3829caldonias.com
Daily11a.m.to2a.m.,fullbar,$$
For30years,thisroadhousebarbecuejointhasbeenAuroras
placetoparty.Dailydrinkspecials,livemusic,BikeNight,Bikini
Contests and drinks servedin shbowls, plus big screens towatchsports,apatio,andafullmenuofAmericanbarclassics
includingrecoveryfare.
5 Cinema Grill
13682E.AlamedaAve.303-344-3456cinemagrill.com
Daily11a.m.to11p.m.,fullbar,$$
CinemaGrillisdinnerandamovieonawholenewlevelthe
theaterrunscurrentfeaturelms,fromthelatestblockbusters
to the new animated ick juniors dying to seeon the bigscreenwhileyouleavethecookingtosomeoneelse.CinemaGrill
istheultimatedatenightornightoutwiththefamily.Startwith
nachos, share a burger, and go for a dramatic nale with
cheesecakenowthatsentertainment.
8 Dad & Dudes Breweria
6730S.CornerstarWay,Ste.D303-400-5699breweria.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to11p.m.
FridaythroughSaturday11a.m.to11p.m.
DeliverySaturday&Sunday4p.m.to7p.m.,fullbar,$$
Dad&Dudeshascombinedallthefavoritesofaneighborhood
pizzeria,includingafullmenuofAmericanclassics,fromtheir
wingstosandwiches.RegularslovetheirEastSidesandwichor
PizzaBlanca,washeddownwithsomesudsfromlocalfavorite
DryDockBrewery.
4 Dozens
2180S.HavanaSt.303-337-6627dozensrestaurant.com
Daily6:30a.m.to2:30p.m.,fullbar(nobeerorwine),$$
Ametro-areafavoriteformorethan25years,Dozenshasbeen
servingupfreshbreakfastsandluncheswithalocalare.Siton
thetree-coveredpatioandordertheBrownPalace(ariffonthe
classicBLT)orthePetroleumClubforlunch.Breakfastfavorites
aretheHowtheWestWasWon,whichisDozenshomemade
biscuitsandgravyplate,oranomeletsmotheredintheirhouse-
madegreenchile.
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8 Dry Dock Brewing Co.
15120E.HampdenAve.303-400-5606drydockbrewing.com
SundaythroughThursdaynoonto9p.m.
Friday&Saturdaynoonto11p.m.,beer,nofood,$
WhenheopenedDryDockin2005,ownerKevinDeLangehad
already beenbrewinghis own for yearsat the BrewHut, hisneighboringhomebrewingsupplyshop.Itdidnttakelongforthe
brewpubtobecomealocalfavoriteandtostartrackingup
awards. From 5280 magazine and local alternative paper
Westword to Channel 7s A-list to the Great American Beer
Festival,DryDockhasprovenitsqualityandgottenkudosfor
what Aurorans gured out long agothat Colorados Best
Brewpubisrightintheirownbackyard.Getthereearlyfortheir
packed Friday evening Happy Hour,and sample one of their
expertlycraftedbrews:theVanillaPorter.
8 Emerald Isle
4385S.ParkerRoad303-690-3722emerald-isle.net
Daily11a.m.to2a.m.,fullbar,$$
Emerald Isle is a neighborhood bar that features American-
Mexicanfoodlikechilerellenosandfajitas,alongwithtypicalbar
fareburgers,sandwichesandthelike.Theirpatioistheperfect
spottowatchthesunsetoverCherryCreekReservoirandenjoy
acooldrinkinthesummermonths,andinwinter,karaokeheatsuptheindoorlounge.
3 Emil-Lenes Sirloin House
16000E.SmithRoad303-366-6674aurorasteakhouse.com
MondaythroughSaturday11:30a.m.to9:30p.m.
Sunday5p.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$$$
Emil-Lenes is just as it was when it opened in 1957this
venerableColoradoinstitutionisrightoutofthedayswhenthe
Westwaswild.ServerswearingiconicRockmountshirtsrecitethe menu from memory, and the Formica tables and
Naugahydeseatinghaventchangedabitsinceopeningday
includingthecorralforlocalsridingtheirhorsesontheSand
CreekTrailtohitchup.Ifyourelookingforthetypeofdinneryou
get at chain steakhouses, you wont nd it herebut Emil-
Lenesisalocaltradition.
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9 Jim N Nicks
24153E.ProspectAve.720-274-5300jimnnicks.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10:30p.m.,fullbar,$$
OnewhiffofthisSouthern-stylebarbecuejointandyoullknow
youreintherightplace.JimNNicksmaybeanAlabamaimport,butthisfather-sonBar-B-QshackdoeseverythingfromscratchrighthereinColorado.Thepig-centricdcorisinhomagetotheirpork shoulderslow roastedwithhickory smoke bythe pit-masterformorethan14hours.TherestofthemenualsopaysitsrespecttotherichfoodcultureoftheSouthandhasbeenatitfor25years.Startwithasweetteaandcornfritterswithhoneybutter,then orderthe JNN Bar-B-Qplatepulled porkshoulder with avorful beef brisket on the sidewith theirclassic southern slawand bakedbeans.Anotherfavorite: the
KarlsFriedCatshPlate,withgeneroussidesofcollardgreensandMactheCheese.Anddontforgetasideofribs.Stillhaveroom?Splurgeonsomeoftheirhomemadepiefordessert.OnemorereasontoloveJimNNickstheygenerouslyacknowledgethefolksbehindtheirbarbecuetradition,uselocalfarmers,andsupportcommunityoutreachprograms,includingtheSouthern
FoodwaysAlliance.
4 Johnnys Diner
2323S.HavanaSt.303-369-8307
Daily5:30a.m.to3:30p.m.,noalcohol,$
A SouthHavana Streetxture, Johnnys hasbeen serving up
blue-platespecialswithgeneroushelpingsforyears.Orderthe
FrenchToastortheHuevosRancherosatthisorder-and-pick-up-
stylegreasyspoonwithfunkydecor.
5 Lattas Bagels & Coffee
15290E.IliffAve.303-368-1821lattasbagels.com
MondaythroughSaturday6a.m.to2p.m.
Saturday7a.m.to2p.m.Sunday7a.m.to1p.m.,noalcohol,$
Seeminglyendlesscombinationsof bagels,creamcheeseand
evensandwichesaboundatthisfamilyownedbagelandcoffee
shop.Toponeof theirNewYork-stylebagelsmadefreshdaily
with one of their homemade cream cheses in avors from
jalapeo to caramel apple. The combination makes Lattas a
home-runbreakfaststop.
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Meadow Hills Grill3609S.DawsonSt.303-993-6732meadowhillsgrill.com
Hourschangeseasonally:Summermonths6a.m.to8p.m.
dailyOthermonthsMondaythroughFriday7a.m.to3p.m.
Saturday&Sunday6:30a.m.to6p.m.,fullbar,$$
MeadowHillswasaprivatecountryclubwhenitopenedin1957,
andbothgolfersandnon-golfersalikewillenjoytheold-style
greenwithmaturetrees,tenniscourtsandpoolcomplex.Graba
drinkandabitebeforeorafteradayonthelinks,orrentthe
spaceforyourspecialevent.
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6 The Movie Tavern
18605E.HampdenAve.,MovieLine303-680-9915
BoxOfce303-680-9913movietavern.com
Hoursvaryaccordingtoshowtimes,startingat9a.m.,fullbar,$$
TheMovieTavernfeaturesstadiumseating(includingtheirposh
leather executive rockers) with restaurant and bar servicetotabletopsateachseatwhileyourelaxandwatchoneoftheir
selection of current feature lms. Food and drink orders are
takenateachseat,servedduringthelm(whereacallbutton
alertsyourservertoyourneeds).Theresalsoafull-servicebar
withat-screenTVsshowingsportingeventsinthelounge.Menu
includes quesadillas, sandwiches, burgers and wraps, hand-
tossedpizzas,saladsanddesserts.StartwiththeNachosLibre
andnishwithasliceofRedVelvetcake.Bestofall,Movie
Tavern offers midnight movies, includes Retro Cinema onTuesdayandThursdaynights(withold-timefaveslikeBackto
theFuture),BreakfastandaFlickonSaturdaysandSundays,
andeventheaterrentalforyourownprivatescreening.
7 Murphy Creek Golf Course Tavern
1700S.OldTomMorrisRoad303-361-7310
murphycreektavern.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to8p.m.
Friday11a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday8a.m.to8p.m.
Sunday8a.m.to7p.m.
(WinterhoursclosedMondaysthroughFeb.26)
Hoursmaychangeduetoweather.fullbar,$$
MurphyCreekisonwhatwasahomesteadattheturnofthe
century,andthegreenisspottedwithrusticfarmimplements
whiletheclubhouseisaconvertedranchhouse.Bringthekids
forbrunch,andorderoffthe3footermenubeforehittingthe
greenatthishistoricsite.9 The Rock Restaurant
22934E.SmokyHillRoad303-800-3205
therockrestaurantandbar.com
MondaythroughThursday9a.m.to10p.m.
Friday9a.m.tomidnight
Saturday9a.m.to11p.m.
Sunday9a.m.to10p.m.
Barhours:MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to2a.m.
Sunday11a.m.to1a.m.,fullbar,$$
Grabaseatonthepatiofortheoutstandingview,orstayinside
towatchsports.ThisrelaxedspaceintheSouthlandsareaoffers
a vast menu of neighborhood American restaurant fare from
burgerstoburritosandwingstosalads,makingitperfectforan
eveningafterworkorwhilewatchingthegame.
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BRITISH
4 English Tea Cup
1930S.HavanaSt.#5303-751-3032englishteacup.com
Store:MondaythroughFriday10a.m.to5p.m.
Saturday10a.m.to5:30p.m.,closedSunday
TeaRoom:MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to4p.m.,noalcohol,$$
TheEnglishTeaCuphasbeenaroundsincebeforetheeraofCharles
and Diana, selling a selection of English goodsranging from
Englishmemorabilia,bonechina,andbookstoEnglishteas,sweets,
andmeatpies.Theshophasaseparatetearoom,wherelunchand
teaareservedinhighstyle.Choosefromtheirhugeselectionofteas,
andenjoysconesandclottedcream,ngersandwiches,andelegant
pastries.ThisAuroraxtureistheperfectplaceforateaparty,bridalorbabyshower,oradaytriptoJollyOldEngland.
9 McCabes
6100S.MainSt.303-627-6234mccabesbistroandpub.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to11p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to1:15a.m.
Sunday10:30a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
McCabesisanIrishpubcomplex.So,whetheryouwanttohaveyour
stoutserved ina quietwooden nook ona rainynight,enjoythe
eveninghoursontheoutdoorpatio,orplaybilliardsanddartswith
workbuddies on a Friday night, McCabes hasyou covered.Live
musiconweekendsandsoccermatchesonthebigscreenarealso
adraw,andMcCabesservesalargemenuofpubfood(burgersand
wings),bistro food(salads, soups,etc.) andriffs on Irishclassics
(ShepherdsPie,FishNChips).Thefullbarfeatureshappyhourand
drinkspecials,plusGuinnessandthelikeontap.
4 McDonoughs Pub
10395E.IliffAve.303-369-9819mcdonoughspub.comMondaythroughFriday2p.m.to2a.m.
Saturday12:30p.m.to2a.m.
Sunday10:30a.m.to2a.m.,fullbar,$
McDonoughsisafamily-ownedbarfeaturingamenuoftraditional
barfarewings,burgers,andfriesbutthedrawisthedailyHappy
Hourfrom2to8p.m.,nightlydrinkspecials,WednesdaynightPoker,
LadiesNight,livemusicontheweekends,andkaraoke.Anditdoesnt
hurtthatthebartenderisheavyhandedwiththepours.McDonoughs
iseverybodysfavoritelocalhole-in-the-wallbar.
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5 Chef Lius
562S.ChambersRoad303-369-2220
MondaythroughWednesday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Saturdaynoonto9:30p.m.
Sundaynoonto9p.m.,fullbar,$$
Denvers local alternative paper, Westword, named Chef Lius
DenversBestChineseRestaurantin2011.Withmenuchoiceslike
Tofu-skin Dumplings Stuffed with Shrimp, Ground Beef and Egg
White Soup, and Beijing-style Pork with Bean Paste, its easy to
understandthatdinersinsearchofthegenuinearticleneedlookno
further than Chef Lius. In addition to their authentic menu (in
Chinese),ChefLiushasanAmerican-Chinesemenu.
5 China Jade
12203E.IlliffAve.303-755-8518
WednesdaythroughMonday10a.m.to11p.m.
ClosedTuesday,noalcohol,$$
ChinaJadehasbeencalledColoradosbestChineserestaurant.The
restauranthastwomenus:ayellowpapermenuofAmerican-style
Chinese dishes, and a traditional menu of Sichuan and Tianjin
specialties.Startwiththewontonsinspicychilioil.ThentrytheirfamedSpicyBoiledFishSlicesandtheZiranBeefmadewithcumin
and cinnamonallserved familystyle. Ifyoure a lover ofspicy
Sichuan cuisine, theirMa-la Sauce wontdisappoint. Likewise,if
youreanadventurouseater,youllndplentyofmenuitemsfrom
CilantroIntestinestoPigsfeettosatisfyyourcuriosity.
5 Dragon Boat
13697E.IliffAve.303-752-1050dragonboataurora.com
MondaythroughFriday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
ServinganeclecticPan-AsianmixofSushi,American-styleChinese,
ThaiandVietnamesefavorites,fromCrystalRollsandVietnamese
Noodles to Thai Peanut Curry, Chinese Drunken Noodles and
CaliforniaRolls,itslikelyonthemenuatDragonBoat!Regularslove
theirlunchspecialsandthattheydeliver.
5 East China Asian Cuisine
15510E.CentretechParkway303-363-6689
eastchinaco.comMondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday11a.m.to10p.m.
Saturdaynoonto10p.m.,fullbar,$$
East China has been voted as having some of the metro areas
favorite Chinese take-out time and again, and the place hasnt
changedmuchsinceitopeneddecadesago.TheMooShuPancakes
andBeefMushroomsarerecommended.
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8 Formosa Garden
16645E.SmokyHillRoad303-693-6290
formosagardenaurora.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Saturdaynoonto9:30p.m.Sundaynoonto9p.m.,fullbar,$$
Formosa Garden is a neighborhood restaurant serving traditional
American-Chinesefavorites.Dinerscaneat-in,callfordeliveryor
take out. Lemongrass Shrimp, Chicken and Broccoli, and Crab
Cheese Wontons all come highly recommended, and a complete
menuisavailableonline.
5 Fortune Kitchen
12120E.MississippiAve.303-369-2675
fortunekitchenonline.com
MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to10p.m.
Sundaynoonto9:30p.m.,noalcohol,$$
Thisneighborhood Chinese jointrelies mostly on its delivery and
takeout business, and only has a fewtables forin-house dining.
However,theirmenuisavailableonline,makingitconvenienttoorder
fromthewebsite,withfavoriteslikeBeefandBroccoli,SesameTofu
orCrabCheeseWontons.
5 Golden Phoenix
15181E.HampdenAve.303-693-2506
MondaythroughFriday11a.m.to10p.m.
Saturday11:30a.m.to10p.m.
Sundaynoonto9:30p.m.,fullbar,$$
Golden Phoenix has been a neighborhood staple for thepast20
years, serving a menu of both classic Chinese-American and
Japanesefavorites.Delivery,takeoutandeat-inarealloptions.Ifyou
becomearegular,youllgettoknowtheownerandbecomelikeoneofthefamily.TrytheFlamingBeef,OrangeChickenorTwice-cooked
Pork.
8 Golden Wok Asian
15282E.HampdenAve.303-766-1489goldenwokasian.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday11a.m.to10p.m.
Saturdaynoonto10p.m.
Sunday4p.m.to9:30p.m.,fullbar,$$$
Therestaurantfeaturesanupscaledcorincludingalargesalt-water
aquarium. Prompt, friendly service from the Wong family makes
GoldenWokagreatdatenightchoiceorfamilyoutingoption.
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6 Joy Asian Cuisine
1250S.BuckleyRoad,UnitI303-695-8311
MondaythroughSaturday,11a.m.to9:30p.m.,noalcohol,$$
Joy Asian Cuisine is a neighborhood American-Chinese
restaurant,wheremealscanbeeateninhouse(youcanwatch
thefoodbeingpreparedintheiropenkitchen)ordeliveredtoyourdoor.EggDropSoup,SesameChickenandVegetableswithTofu
are favorites, and the menu features a few Thai curries for
variation.
9 Paradise Asian Cafe
6180S.GunClubRoad720-876-1808
paradiseasiancafeco.com
TuesdaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturdaynoonto9:30p.m.
Sunday11:30a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
BobbyGiangbringsold-fashionedAmerican-Chinesefoodtothe
Southlands area. Start with the dumplings and move on to
favorites likethe Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, Kung PaoBeef or
PineappleChicken.OroptforclassicslikeWontonSoup,Sweet-
and-Sour Chicken and PorkFried Rice. Whichever best-loved
dishesyouchoose,Paradisemakesthemtoorderandtosatisfy.
4 Tao Tao Noodle Bar
10400E.6thAve.303-366-1761
Daily9a.m.to9p.m.,closedTuesday,noalcohol,$$
Fansof the former GreenwoodVillage gem ChopsticksChina
Bistro will love chef David Lees latest incarnation, Tao Tao
NoodleBar.Servingnoodlesanytimeofday(theyopenintime
forbreakfast),TaoTaoisknownfortheirselectionofhomemade
dumplings,includingtheirrenownedXiaoLongBao,whichare
tasty, juicy pork dumplings. Tao Tao also features many
favoritesbothChineseandTaiwanesefromChopsticks.5 Tea Station
545SableBlvd.303-343-0330teastation.webs.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.,noalcohol,$
WhileTeaStationservesafullmenuofAmerican-Chinesefaves
from wonton soup to lo mein, Fried Rice and everything in
between(lunchpricesareespeciallyreasonable),therealdraw
istheirmenuofBobadrinks.Thedrinks,lledwithbigblacktapiocaballs,comeinavorsfromavocadotowatermelonand
canbecustomizedinslush,snowmilkteaandteavariations.
Greentea and mangoare longtime favorites,while Lavender
soundsintriguingregularscallthisthebestbobaspotintown.
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5 Tsai Shen Garden
15200E.6thAve.,Unit2E303-366-8818
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.
Sunday4to9p.m.beerandwine,$$
AtTsaiShen, Sesame Chicken, MongolianTripleDelight (beef,chickenandshrimpinasavory/sweetsauce)andallyourfavorite
Chinese dishes are standardorders (youcan alsohave them
deliver).Butifyourelookingtolightenup,theyllgladlybringyou
steamedvegetables,tofuandrice,freshandmadetoorder.
8 Wans Mandarin House
13710E.QuincyAve.303-693-0825wansmandarinhouse.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:45p.m.
Friday11a.m.to10p.m.
Saturdaynoonto10p.m.
Sunday4to9:30p.m.,fullbar,$$
WansMandarinHouseisaneighborhoodChineseeaterythat
featuresallyourtraditionalfavorites,andtheyvebeenserving
themattheirfamilyrestaurantsince1982.Startwithapotof
pipinghottea,thenorderfromtheirmenuofclassicAmerican-
Chinesedishes,whetheritbeGeneralTaosChicken,ChowFun
NoodlesorPekingDuck.
5 Ya Ting Asian Cuisine
15622E.6thAve.303-360-8989yatingchinese.com
Daily11a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$$$
Ya Tings owner, Peter Liang, has been cooking up Chinese
favoritesfor25yearsinplaceslikeNewYorkandAtlanticCity,
andhasbroughthisAsianfusiontotheDenvermetroarea.While
the menufeatures classics like Szechwan Chicken and Fried
Rice,othersaremadewithLiangsownairdisheslikeTriple
DelightinBirdsNest(shrimp,chicken,beefandbarbecuedporkwithvegetables)orthePhoenixandDragon(chickenwithsnow
peasandSzechwanshrimp)areuniqueandavorful.Eatin,or
orderonlinefortake-outordelivery.
ETHIOPIAN
4 Addis Ababa of Colorado
2222S.HavanaSt.,#B2303-368-8021
addisababarestaurantco.com
Daily11a.m.to2a.m.,$$
Addis Ababa serves a menu of authentic Ethiopian classics,
including dishes made with berberea thick paste made of
paprika, ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice,
corianderandotherspices.TrytheAwazyTibeslambsauted
withvegetablesintheaforementionedsauce.Dishesareserved
withinjerabread,aspongyatbreadmadefromfermentedteff
(anancientEthiopiangrain)ourthatisusedinlieuofutensils.
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4 Nile Ethiopian Caf
1951S.HavanaSt.720-748-0239nileethiorestaurant.com
Daily11a.m.to2a.m.,fullbar,$$
Nile offers a menu of traditional Ethiopian food, and their
vegetarianspecialtiesareparticularlyworthatry.Theirredlentil
puree(yemisir wet), yellowsplit peas (ye-kik alicha),greens(gomen)andchickpeas(shirowat)areservedonthevegetarian
combination platter, and eaten by hand with injera bread, a
spongy,souratbreadmadefromfermentedteffour.Gather
aroundamosseb(communitytray)withfamilyorfriendsatthe
Nile for an authentic Ethiopian dining experience. In Ethiopia,
sharingfoodfromthesameplatesigniesthattheeaterswill
never betray each other. Likewise, feeding someone (close
friendsorfamilymembers)indicatesaspecialconnection,like
thatofamotherandchild.Trytheyedorowet(chickenstewedinspicyberberesaucewithahard-boiledegg,whichisa dish
symbolizingtheunionofparentandchild.Nilealsooffersthe
uniqueEthiopiancoffeeceremony,wherecoffeeisbrewedatthe
tableandservedwithfreshpopcorn.
FILIPINO
5 SunBurst Grill
2295S.ChambersRoad.#M303-752-6389Monday,WednesdaythroughSunday9a.m.to8p.m.
ClosedTuesdays,noalcohol,$$
SunBurstGrillisColoradosonlyFilipinorestaurant,andwhether
yourediscoveringFilipinocuisineforthersttimeorrelishingin
oldfavorites,youwontbedisappointedhere.SunBurstisfamily-
runandalltheirtraditionaldishesaremadefromscratch.Those
cravingaFilipinoxwillleavesatisedwiththewidevarietyof
dishesonthemenu.Fromthekarekare(oxtail,tripe,eggplant
andgreenbeanstew),thechickenadobo,orthelechon(roasted
sucklingpig),SunBurstdeliversauthenticavors.Finishwithube
andmangoicecreamorsharethehalohalowithafriend.
FRENCH
5 Daniels of Paris
12253E.IliffAve.303-751-6084danielsofparis.com
TuesdaythroughFriday7a.m.to6p.m.Saturday9a.m.to5p.m.,noalcohol,$$
Since1992,DanielshasbeenbringingtheavorsofParistothe
metroareawiththeirdecadentpastriesandcakes.Forspecial
occasions,Danielsgenoiselayercakes,coatedinganacheand
whippedcream,aresuretomakethemsayoohlala!,whilethe
everyday offeringsfruit tarts, savory quiches and award-
winningcroissantsmakeeventheeverydaymagnique.
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9 La Creperie
23955E.PlazaAve.720-274-5310lacreperiecafeco.com
MondaythroughThursday,10:30a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday9a.m.to10p.m.
Sunday9a.m.to8p.m.,fullbar,$$
LaCreperie,astheirnameimplies,serveseverythinginsidethatubiquitousFrenchpancake,thecrepe.TheirfocusisonFrench-
stylecuisinethePouletatChampignonscrepeislledwith
chickenandmushroomsinacreamywhitewinesaucebut
theyoffercrepesfromtheglobalvillage,too,liketheSalmonLox
crepe,lledwithlox,crmefraiche,dill,redonionandcapers.
Fordessert,dontbothertryingtoresisttheNutellacrepeorthe
classicFrenchfavorite,CrepeSuzette.
GERMAN
6 Benders Brat Haus
700S.BuckleyRoad.UnitA303-872-3569
bendersbrathaus.com
MondaythroughSaturday10a.m.to11p.m.,beer,$
Bendersmakestheirsausagesinhouseandfresheveryday,
withoutadditivesor preservatives.Afavoritewithservicemen
and womenstationed at nearby Buckley Air Force who have
spenttimeinGermany,BendersmenualsoservesdeliclassicslikewarmGermanpotatosaladandfreshlymadedesserts.Brats
aretheobviouschoicefromthisAuroradiningicon,butdiners
willalsolovethekrautburgerapastrypocketstuffedwithbeef,
cabbageandonionwasheddownwithacoldGermanbeer.
5 Helgas German Restaurant & Deli
14197E.ExpositionAve.303-344-5488helgasdeli.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
DinersatHelgasgetatasteofDeutschlandatthisGermandeli,
marketandrestaurant.Therearesevenbeersontaptolltheir
Oktoberfest-sized2-literbeerboot,anall-you-can-eatschnitzel
nightonMondays,andliveGermanmusicFridaysandSaturdays
once a month that packs the house. The menu features
characteristicGermanfarelikesauerkraut,potatopancakesand
bratwurst(sourcedlocallyfromcontinentalsausage),whilethe
delifeaturesmeats,cheeses,bakedgoodsandawidearrayof
Europeanfoods,magazinesandgifts.TrywrappingyourmoutharoundtheRouladenPfalzischerArtabeefcutletstuffedwith
onions,baconandpickle.Otherspecialtiesaretheirin-house
softpretzels,strudel,andanyofthe selectionofmulti-layered
homemadetortes.
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GREEK
5 Athenian
15350E.IliffAve.720-578-6011
atheniangreekrestaurantco.com
MondaythroughFriday8:30a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday8a.m.to9p.m.Sunday8a.m.to2p.m.,fullbar,$$
AtheniansdcorfauxGreekcolumns,plantsinurns,andGreek
statuettesmaymakeyoufeellikeanextraonthesetofMyBigFat
GreekWedding.TheStatnopoulosfamilywillmakeyoufeelrightat
homewhenservingyouapanofamingcheese,knownassaganaki.
Calamari,hummuswithpita,spanakopitaanddolmadesmakegreat
starters,andsodoesthelemonychickensoupknownasavgolemono.
Orderthefamilystyleplatterstoshare,oroneoftheirclassicGreek
gyros. Athenian also serves a menu of American and Mexican
favorites,fromchicken-friedsteaktobulgingbreakfastburritos.To
drink,orderfromtheirselectionofGreekwines,butsaveroomfor
thecomplimentaryshotofOuzo(thefamedGreekliqueuravored
likeblacklicorice)thatcomesattheendofthemeal.
4 Dumitris Family Restaurant
1911S.HavanaSt.303-752-0553dumitris.com
Dailyrestaurantfrom6a.m.to3p.m.
Loungefrom6a.m.tomidnight,fullbar,$$
DumitrisisacornerstoneintheAuroradiningscene,andhasbeen
servingamenuoffavoritesinthesamelocationforalmost20years.
Regularsaregreetedbyname,andwhetheryoureinthemoodfor
breakfast,Americanfavorites,orinternationalcuisinesfromGreece
orMexico,theresboundtobesomethingforyouontheirextensive
menu.Abonusanythingfromthemenucanbeservedallday,soif
itssoupyouwantat8a.m.,itssoupyoullget.Dontbeafraidtomix
itup,andsaveroomforthepieoftheday.Sportsfanswillalsoenjoy
relaxingintheDumitrisSportsLoungeandwatchingthegameonanyofthescreensthere,openMondaythroughFridayat11a.m.,and
SaturdayandSundayopenat9a.m.
HAWAIIAN
5 L & L Hawaiian BBQ
14221E.CedarAve.,#C303-340-8824
hawaiianbarbecueaurora.com
Daily10a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$L&LispartoftheHonolulu-basedchainthatbroughttheHawaiian
platelunchtwoscoopsofwhiterice,ascoopofmacaronisalad,
and a meat entreto the mainland. Try the Chicken Katsua
breaded,friedchickencutletwithspecialsauceortheHawaiian
Platekaluapork(smokedpork)andaservingoflaulau(porkchuck
wrappedinataroleafandsteamed.
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9 Rumbi Island Grill
23973E.ProspectAve.303-766-2235rumbi.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to8p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to9p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to7p.m.,noalcohol,$
RumbiIslandisanisland-themedfast-casualjoint,wherethebarsofreggaemusicandthefeelofanislandtikibarcanmomentarilytake
youawayfromland-lockedColorado.Themenuisbasedmostlyon
largeteriyaki-typebowls,whereyouhaveyourchoiceofproteinand
aselectionofisland-stylesauces.OptforLuauPorkwithJamaican
JerksauceandasideofRumbifries,madefromsweetpotatoes.
1 T & T Hawaiian BBQ
11417E.ColfaxAve.303-364-9230
Daily11a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$
T&TisafavoritespotamongHawaiiansandhaolestollupontheir
favoriteHawaiianplatelunches.TrytheMocoLoco,whichfeatures
thequintessentialscoopsofriceandmacsalad,withabeefpatty
toppedwithtwofriedeggsandbrowngravy.OrordertheMusubia
fusionofJapanesesushiandSpamthemuch-belovedpottedmeat
ofHawaii.
INDIAN
4 Jai Ho Indian Kitchen
3055S.ParkerRoad.303-751-5151jaiho.us.com
Mondaylunch11:30a.m.to2:30p.m.&dinner6p.m.to10p.m.
WednesdaythroughFridaylunch11:30p.m.to2:30p.m.
Fridaydinner6p.m.to11p.m.
Saturdaylunchnoonto3p.m.,dinner6p.m.to11p.m.
Sundaylunchnoonto3p.m.,dinner6p.m.to10p.m.
ClosedTuesday,fullbar,$$AdeparturefromthetypicalNorthern-Indianmenu,JaiHooffersa
fusionofbothNorthernandSouthern-Indianspecialties.Youllnd
familiarfavoriteslikenaan,samosasandtandoorichickentuckedin
alongsidedisheslikedosa(alarge,spicycrepestuffedwithavariety
ofllings;welikedthepotatoandonion-lledMasalaDosa)andthe
make-you-sweatspicyeggplantintomatosauce,KaraikudiEnnai
Kathirrikai,fromtheChettinadcuisineofsouthernIndia.Theirmenu,
thoughcrypticattimes(theHydreabadChilliChickenisdescribed
From Hyderabad with love, that too spicy love!) neverthelessfeaturesappetizers,smalldishesdescribedatJai Hoastifn,
lamb,chickenandseafooddishes,plusawiderangeofvegetarian
dishes.
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4 Masalaa
3140S.ParkerRoad,#7303-755-6272masalaausa.com
MondaythroughFridaylunch11a.m.to2p.m.&
dinner5:30p.m.to10p.m.
Saturday&Sundaylunchnoonto3p.m.&
dinner5:30p.m.to10p.m.,beerandwine,$$
Masalaahasrackedupawardafterawardovertheyears,andwith
theircommitmenttoqualityfoodandservice,itseasytoseewhy.
This vegetarian restaurant specializes in Southern Indian-style
food,auniquetraitthatbringsinnativeIndiansandnon-natives
alike.Themenuoffersveganandgluten-freeoptions,aswellas
Indo-Chinese selectionsan interesting Indian riff on Chinas
cuisine.StartwithstapleslikethelightandcrispySamosasorthe
paneerpakora(friedcheeseinachickpea-ourbreading).And
dont miss thehouse specialty, dosaa huge crepe made offermented rice our, lled with vegetables and sauce. Try the
MasalaDosalledwithfragrantlyspicedpotatoes.
4 Star of India
3102S.ParkerRoad,#A10303-755-1921
starondiadenver.com
MondaythroughFridaylunch11a.m.to2:30p.m.
SundaythroughThursdaydinner5to9p.m.
Saturday&Sundaylunch11:30a.m.to3p.m.
Friday&Saturdaydinner5to9:30p.m.,fullbar,$$
Star of India is an Afghan/Indian, mom-and-pop restaurant,
ownedand operatedby Gar Gill and his parents, Kapoorand
Gurmukh.The restauranthasreceivednumerousawardsover
theyears,whetherduetotheheatofthecurryorthewarm
atmosphere,itshardtosay.RegularslovetheWednesdaylunch
buffet,whichfeatures25ofIndiasfavoriteclassicsto sample
fromtandoorichickenandbasmatiricetosaagpaneeranddaal,
accompaniedbytheirfamed,fresh-bakednaanbread.
ITALIAN
8 Armandos
5428S.ParkerRoad303-690-6660armandosristorante.net
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
Stepping intoArmandos is like stepping intoa neighborhoodItalianjointinNewYorkCitysLittleItaly,withallyourfavorites
on the menugnocchi, pennewith vodkasauce,homemade
overstuffedcalzones andbaked ziti. Armandos specializesin
Italian-American classics like New York-style pizza, fettuccini
alfredo,andchickenparmesan.Grabacannolifordessert,and
badda-bing, badda-boom; its almost like being on Mulberry
StreetwiththeItaliansideofthefamily.
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4 The Bent Noodle
3055S.ParkerRoad303-337-2733bentnoodle.com
MondaythroughFriday,11a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday4to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
TheBentNoodle,afamilyownedneighborhoodItalianrestaurant
thats been an Aurora staple for years, offers classics likefettuccinialfredoandeggplantparmesan.Buttheyalsoserveup
afewtwists,suchasInsalataMistotoppedwithcandiedpecans,
shreddedvegetables androastedshallotvinaigrette,a Tuscan
Pot Roast braised in red wine and Cremini mushrooms, and
SalmoneRepienestuffedwithrockshrimpandfontinacheese
androastedinacreamyChardonnaysauce.Enjoyapieceof
tiramisufordessertoverthestrainsofSinatra.
8
Carmine Lonardos Italian Deli
15380E.SmokyHillRoad303-699-4532
MondaythroughFriday9:30a.m.to6:30p.m.
Saturday8a.m.to5p.m.,noalcohol,$$
CarmineLonardosisatreasuretroveofanItalianshopette
partdeli,partbutcher,partsandwichshopandpartbakery.It
brings the avors of Italy to your doorstep. Either order
sandwichesordeliitemstotakehomefortheperfectimpromptu
meal,orifyouliketocook,pickupafewtraditionalhard-to-nd
ingredients(withafewcannoliforgoodmeasure)tomakeyourownItalianfavoritesathome.
1 Mama Alvinos Pizzeria
15179E.ColfaxAve.303-364-1894
MondaythroughFriday10:30a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday11a.m.to9p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to8p.m.,beerandwine,$
Thisneighborhoodpizzajointdishesoutpizzasfrompersonal
size to extra large, and whether you order one of theircombinations or build your own, you wont leave hungry.
Homemadecalzonesanddelisandwichesalsosatisfy.
9 Wholly Cannoli Caf
22691E.AuroraParkway303-400-4110
whollycannolicafe.com
MondaythroughThursday9a.m.to8:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday9a.m.to9p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to7p.m.,$
Wholly Cannoli serves homemade pizza, pasta and pastries,
including calzones, cheesecakes, and of course, cannoli.
Favorites include the eggplant parmesan sandwich and the
rainbowcookies,whicharegreattotakehomebythedozen.
Choosehomemademealssuchaslasagnaorchickenpiccata,
servedwithfreshlybakedgarlicbread.Enjoythematthecafor
takeandbakethemathome.
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JAPANESE
8 Hana Sushi
16911E.QuincyAve.303-680-6099aurorasushi.com
MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to10p.m.
Sunday4:30to10p.m.,beerandwine,$$
Hanaisknownlocallyforits$1perpiecesushihappyhour,itsclean,
modernlook,anditsoutstandingfriendlyservice.Regularswillgetto
knowownersBobandAngie,whomakedinersfeelrightathome.Try
one of their specialty rolls, like their Valentine Roll, designed to
changeaccordingtoseasonorholiday.
4 Happy Teriyaki
2495S.HavanaSt.,F#10303-750-7085happyteriyaki.com
MondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$$
HappyTeriyakiisaneighborhoodfast-casuallunch-onlyrestaurant
serving Japanese and Korean fare. Lunch specials change daily,
Monday(ChickenTeriyakiandThreeGyoza)isafavorite,butoptions
aboundontheirregularmenu,aswell.
9 Mt. Fuji Sushi and Hibachi
6100S.MainSt.,H-101303-699-9388mtfujico.com
MondaythroughFridaylunch11a.m.to3p.m.
MondaythroughThursdaydinner3to10p.m.
Fridaydinner3to10:30p.m.Saturday11a.m.to10:30p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
Southlandshasitsownhibachihouse,wheredinerscansitatlarge
community-style tables and have the hibachi chef prepare your
shrimp,meat,vegetablesandriceinfrontofyouandyourtablemates
withaourishbymasterlevelchefsfromNewYorkCityandJapan.
VotedReadersChoiceBestSushiandBestJapaneserestaurantby
the Aurora Sentinels Best of the Best in 2010. For those not
interested in the entertainment aspect of the meal,Mt. Fuji also
servessushiandteriyakidinners.
5 Shinjuku Japanese Steakhouse
14045E.EvansAve.303-750-7979shinjukuus.com
TuesdaythroughFridaylunch11:30a.m.to2p.m.
Saturday&Sundaylunchnoonto3p.m.
DinnerMondaythroughFriday5to10p.m.
Saturday3to10p.m.,Sunday3to9p.m.,$$$
HibachifanswillenjoythevarietyofferedatShinjuku,wherediners
sitatcommunaltables.Trainedchefspreparethemealwithairon
thetabletopgrillwhileyoulookon.Shinjukuoffersawidevarietyof
optionstochoosefrom,whetherfromtheirhibachiorsushimenus.
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4 Sonodas
3108S.ParkerRoad.303-337-3800sonodassushi.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to2:30p.m.&
4:30to9:30p.m.
Friday11a.m.to2:30p.m.&4:30to10:30p.m.
Saturday11:30a.m.to2:30p.m.&4:30to10:30p.m.
Sundaynoonto2:30p.m.&4to9:30p.m.fullbar,$$
Sonodas sushi is renowned in the metroarea, andtheyve been
offeringclassicsushiandJapanesefaresincetheyopenedover15
yearsagointheirAuroralocation.
4 Sushi Katsu
2222S.HavanaSt.,#H303-368-8778katsusushi.net
MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to2:30p.m.
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to2:30p.m.&4:30to10p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.mto2:30p.m.&4:30to11p.m.
Sunday,4to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
GettoSushiKatsuearlyifyouwanttogetatabletheirallyoucan
eatsushifor$24.95drawsquiteacrowd.Orderasmanypiecesas
youcanfromthemenu,whichincludesrolls,sashimiandnigiri,and
dontforgettheitemsfromtheirregularmenugyoza,misosoup,
tempuraandmochi.
5 Tokyoya Bowl & Bowl
2210S.ChambersRoad303-368-1668MondaythroughSaturday10:30a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$
Tokyoyaservesupnoodleandricebowlsfastandbudget-friendly,
andregularslovetheirJFCJapaneseFriedChicken.Itstenderlike
nootherandcomeswithadippingsaucethatisoutofthisworld.
KOREAN
4 Al Bae Nae
2040S.HavanaSt.303-751-0014Daily10a.m.to10p.m.,closedWednesday,noalcohol,$
Ifyouwantlargeportionsat reasonable prices,this istheplace.
ThoughAlBaeNaedoesntfeaturemanyofthetypicaldishesfound
atotherareaKoreanrestaurants,thevarietyontheirmenumorethan
makesupforit.Trythetonkatsu(friedporkcutlets)ortheddukbokki
(spicyricecake)orthejangbongnoodlesoupanddumplings.Hottea
isonthehouse.
4 Cafe Sky2767S.ParkerRoad303-745-6262
Daily10a.m.to10p.m.,American&Koreanbeerandwine,$
LocatedinthesameshoppingcenterasH-Mart,CafSkyisknownforitsquickserviceandinexpensivemeals.Mostoftheirlunchesareunder$5andalltheirdinnersstaybeneaththe$10mark.Optforthericecakedumplingsouportheseafoodsoup.Choosefrombeef,porkorchickenbulkogiservedwithvegetables,orbeadventurousandtrythepajun,Koreanpancakewithgreenonionsandsquid.
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4 Dah Won Rice Cake
2222S.HavanaSt.303-369-7890
Daily8a.m.to5p.m.,noalcohol,$
DahWonRiceCakeisoneshopamonganeclecticmixincluding
Paris Baguette,Japanese sushi house Katsu Sushi, Ethiopian
Tanamarket,andKoreannightclubHavana.Theshopspecializesintteok,theKoreanricecakesthatcanbeeithersavoryorsweet.
Savory versions are stir-fried amongst noodles or something
similar,whilethesweetversionsarecoatedandlled.Thecakes
comeinavarietyofbrightcolors,lledwithbeanpaste,nuts,and
llings (like honey-sesame), and coatedin chestnut or acorn
our.Thefamilybehindthecountercanrecommendsomething
totry,andthetteokarebesteatenfresh.
4 Han Kang Korean
1910S.HavanaSt.303-873-6800
hankangkoreancuisine.com
MondaythroughSaturday,8a.m.to10p.m.
Sunday8a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
HanKanghaswonlocalawardsyearafteryearforitsoutstanding
traditionalKoreancuisine.FreshnessiseverythingwithKorean
cooking.AtHanKangyouwilltastetheraw,bare,spicyavors
yougetonlywhenfoodisservedstraightfromthestovetopto
the table. While standards like galbi ribs and bibimbap areoutstanding,trytheginsengchickenorthespicycrabsoupfora
tasteofwhatelseKoreanfoodhastooffer.Thisfamilyowned
and operated restaurantserves Auroraa taste of Korea with
authentichomemaderecipes.
4 Korea House
10293E.IliffAve.,Aurora303-696-0011
MondaythroughSunday11a.m.tomidnight
Sunday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
ThisKoreanbarbecuehotspothasbraziersbuiltrightintothe
table,sodinerscangrilltheirownmeatsastheypleasefromthe
$18.95all-you-can-eatbarbecue.Thespicygalbisoup,asizzling
potofribsandvegetablesinathicktomatobrothservedwith
rice,isbigenoughtoshare,andthebulgogi,aplateof seared
beefwithvegetables,isalsodelicious.Bibambap,aricebowlof
meatwithafriedeggontop,isafavoriteforthelunchcrowd.
Mealsare servedwitha selectionof bottomless sidescalled
banchan,includingmarinatedseaweed,tofu,kimchi,broccoliin
hotsauce,andmungbeansprouts.Acomplimentarysweetrice
drinkisservedattheendofthemeal.
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4 Midopa
2000S.HavanaSt.303-745-1373
Beerandwineonly,$
HomestyleKoreancookingiswhatyougetatMidopa.Ifyouare
not familiar with Korean food but want to experience the
atmosphere,orderbibibop,whichismixedvegetableswithriceandbeef.MoretraditionaldinersmayordertheMidopanaeng
myun(coldbuckwheatnoodles)orthedotsolbibimbap,served
inthepotitwascookedin.WhenconsideringtraditionalKorean
foodforyourevent,Midopawillcaterforyou.
4 O Bok Korean Rice Cake Bakery
2720S.HavanaSt.#H303-369-3333
TuesdaythroughSaturday10a.m.to6p.m.
Sunday1to3p.m.,$
OBokservesupKoreanricecakes,bothsavoryandsweet,made
freshdaily,withalternatingvarietiesdependingontheday.
4 Seoul BBQ
2080S.HavanaSt.303-632-7576seoulkoreanbbq.com
Daily11a.m.to10p.m.,beerandwine,$$
ThisupscaleKorean barbecue restaurantprovidesa peaceful
escape from the daily grind. The award-winning Seoul BBQ
servessomeofthemetroareasnestKorean-styledishes.Therestaurantsdiningspaceisdividedintoprivaterooms,sodiners
mayenjoyreservingoneforanintimate,discreetmeal.Waitstaff
quietlyserveusingcarts,rstservingbanchan,thecomplimentary
assortmentofsides,includingkimchi(fermentedcabbageinchili
sauce),roastedyams,scallionomelets,andvariouspickles.Try
thesoondubujjigae(aseafoodandtofuhotpot),orthebibimbap,
wherericemeetsvegetablesandmeatinaclaypot;themixture
continuestocookwhileyoueat.
4 Silla3005S.PeoriaSt.,Ste.F303-338-5070
Daily11a.m.to10p.m.,beerandwine,$$$
Sillas location is unassuming, and their clientele has been
faithfully lling booths at thisKorean barbecue restaurantfor
morethan15years.Orderthebibimnaengmyun,spicycold
buckwheatnoodles.Thenoodlescomeinahugebowllledwith
icybroth,heapedinfreshandmarinatedvegetables,beefanda
hard-boiled egg. Meals come with cold, sweet barley water,
knownassikhye,attheend.Forlargerparties,Koreanbarbecue
standardsbulgogiandbibimbapwontdisappoint,onereason
thisplacehasenjoyedsuchstayingpower.
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MARKETS
4 Aladdin Market
10315E.IliffAve.303-337-3121
Daily9:30a.m.to8p.m.
Aladdinspecializesin Islamicgoods,inparticularHalalmeats,butalsospecialtiesfromMoroccoandNorthEasternAfricancountries
andSouthAfricaincludingbulkspicesandours,nuts,driedbeans,
oils,cheesesandbakedgoods,likeInjerabread.MixesforFalafeland
Mujaddarahlinetheshelvesalongsidemulberryjuiceandapricot
syrup, and the store also sells hookahs for the Middle Eastern
smokingritual.Theyservetypesofbreadmadedaily.Youcanalso
enjoylunchanddinnerintheshop.
4 Arash Middle Eastern Market
2720S.ParkerRoad303-752-9272MondaythroughSaturday9:30a.m.to8p.m.
Sunday9:30a.m.to5p.m.
Arash,pronouncedawe-RASH,isaPersian-operatedgrocerknown
foritsrock-bottompricesonfreshproduceandMediterraneanand
Middle-Easterngoods.Thoughthestorecarriesplentyofdrygoods,
fromcandiestospicesandoils,jams,teasandcoffees,visitorswont
want to miss their deli selections; fresh, creamy hummus and a
varietyoffreshfetacheeses.Checkouttheirolivebar,getsome
Coloradolambfromthebutchercounter,anddontforgetthelavosh
atbreadstoroundoutthefeast.
1 Carneceria Guadalajara
1544LimaSt.303-313-0390
Daily8a.m.to8p.m.
ThisauthenticMexicanbutchershop(carneceria)specializesinthe
hard-to-nd cutscalled for in so manytraditionalrecipestripe,
sweetbreads,pigfeet,andthelike.Butthestorealsosellsveryfresh
cutsofbeef,chicken,pork&goatthatarefamiliar,alongsideanin-housetacobar,aselectionofdrygoods,householdproductsand
freshproduce.
5 E Mart
14301E.ExpositionAve.303-367-0626
Daily9a.m.to9p.m.
EMartstocksKoreangoods,butalsothosehard-tondingredients
fromacrossAsia.Thestorehasfreshproduce,abutchercounter
specializinginKoreancuts,andaKoreanrestaurantrightinsidethestore.Reasonablepricesandfriendlyserviceareaplus.
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5 Elite Deli Fruits & Vegetables
15413E.HampdenAve.303-400-9902
MondaythroughSaturday10a.m.to8p.m.
Sunday10a.m.to6p.m.,noalcohol
OwnedbyafamilyfromUkraine,ElitestocksdelicaciesfromRussia
and beyond,from sausage to spices tosauces (try the adjika, aRussiansalsa).Rosehipsyrup,Kvas (Russiasnon-alcoholicwheat
drink),andpelmeni(lamborbeefdumplings)arestockedalongside
fruitjuices(Yabrandcomesinuniqueavorslikewhortleberry),and
grass-avored Chernogolovka soda. Elite carries famed Finnish
cheese Viola, a variety of Russian candies and, for the truly
adventurousbearsausage.
8 Europa Grocery
13728E.QuincyAve.303-699-1530europaworlddeli.com
MondaythroughSaturday10a.m.to8p.m.Sunday10a.m.to6p.m.,noalcohol.
EuropahasawideselectionofEasternEuropeangoods,specializing
indelicaciesfromPolandandRussiabothredandblackcaviar,over
100typesofimportedcheese,European-stylecoffeesandEnglish
tea, and high quality chocolates and candies, most of whichare
around$6perpound.Europaalsocarriescannedandjarredsauces
andspreads, jams, andpickled sh, anda coolerfull of blintzes,
perogis,and verenikisthe ubiquitousUkrainian ravioli.Clean andwell-organized,Europaisyourgo-toshopwheninsearchofyour
favoriteEuropeangoods.
4 Gomez Market
354HavanaSt.303-366-6859
Daily9a.m.to9p.m.
GomezimportsspecialtyitemsfromMexico,includingdried
peppersandspices,plusbakeryitemsliketortillas,pandulce,and
bolillo.
4 H-Mart
2751S.ParkerRoad303-745-4592hmart.com
Daily9a.m.to9:30p.m.
PartoftheKoreanHanareummega-chain,thisAsiangrocerstocks
everythingfromhouseholdgoodslikechopsticks,ricecookersand
evenbedding,tofreshsh,meatandproduce,andeveryotherAsian
productunderthesun.Takehomeablockofthetofumaderightthere
inthestore,andstockuponalltheotheringredientsneededforyour
favoriteJapanese,Chinese,Indonesian,KoreanorVietnamesemeal.
H-MartalsohasanoutstandingbakeryandaBobabar.
1 Krungthai Imports
11700MontviewBlvd.303-344-0705
Daily10a.m.to8p.m.
Krungthai specializes in hard-to-nd Asianingredients, especially
Thai,andseafood.
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3 Mi Pueblo Market
15585E.ColfaxAve.303-361-6123
Daily7a.m.to9p.m.
JointhecrowdedbustleofthistaqueriaandMexicanbutcher&
produceshopandstockuponLatinproducelikecactuspaddles
(and their fruit), mamey, cherimoya and guava, and stay forlunch.Thein-storetaqueriaoffersclassicfarelikechileverde,
menudo,tacos,carnitasandhardertondSalvadoranpupusas.
4 Midopa Market
2000S.HavanaSt.303-695-4803
Daily9a.m.to9p.m.
SpecializinginKoreanandJapanesegoods,thismomandpop
groceryistheplacetostockuponorganictofu,nori,soysauce,
andasian-stylepickledvegetables.Orderyourshabushabuandgalbifromthemeatcounter,andgetpre-madeside-dishesand
pastriesfromothercounterstoroundoutyourmeal.
1 Rancho Liborio
10400E.ColfaxAve.720-343-1210liborio.com
Daily7a.m.to10p.m.
ThisLatinsuperstoresmottoisIftheyhaveitthere,wehaveit
here,aslogantheymaintainbyofferingmyriadofgoodsfrom
acrossCentralandSouthAmerica.Grabanaguafresca(Mexicanwater)inavorsliketamarindorwatermelon(orasnackfrom
theircaf)beforeexploringtheproduceeverythingfromguaje
podsusedinchilesaucetofreshbananaleavesforwrapping
savory tamales, plus the usual suspectspapaya, pineapple,
avocadoat excellent prices. The store sells familiar brands
availablesouthoftheborder,andincludesanin-housebakery,
meat,cheeseandseafoodcountersofferingmeatsandcheeses
usedinLatincuisine.Perusethehousewaresaisle,whereyoull
ndtortillawarmers,molcajetes,(forgrindingspicesandmaking
guacamole) and molinillos (a wooden tool for frothing hotchocolate).TheresalsoanaislededicatedtogoodsfromSouth
AmericawhereyoullnddulcedelecheandYerbaMate.Graba
dozenfreshtortillasfromtheirin-housetortilleriaplusallthe
xinsforafreshandauthentictaconightencasa.
4 Sathvik Foods
2720S.HavanaSt.,UnitI303-695-9077sathvikfoods.com
ThursdaythroughTuesday10a.m.to9p.m.
ClosedWednesdaySathvikis a family-run grocer stocking items from Indiaand
Pakistan,includingadiverseselectionofspices,ghee,frozen
goods,andsomeBritishitemslikeHorlicksmalteddrinksand
Cadburys chocolates. For an impromptu Indian meal, ready-
madeitemslikenaanandsamosasareavailable.
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MEXICAN
5 Ajuua
14150E.IlliffAve.720-747-0764ajuua.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to10p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to11p.m.,fullbar,$-$$
6020S.GunClubRoad,Ste.E-3303-766-0335ajuua.com
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to11p.m.,fullbar,$$
Locally-ownedchainAjuuaservesMexicanfoodfortheAmerican
palate. While north-of-the-border favorites like build-your-own
burritos,fajitas,tacosandchimichangasmakeupthebulkofthe
menu,thereareafewspecialtiesthatwontdisappointsomeonein
search of real Mexican avor, like the Queso Fundido and the
CamaronesMojoalAjo.Excellentspecialseverynightmakethisagreatoptionforfamiliesordrinkswithfriends,inacleanatmosphere
withfriendlyservice.
8 Casa Vallarta
4002S.ParkerRoad303-617-4957casavallartadining.com
Daily11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
CasaVallartaoffersanextensivemenuofAmericanstyleMexican
favorites,fromburritostoenchiladas,chilesrellenosandcombination
plates.Trythe fajitasorcarnitas,recommendedbyregulars.Enjoydailyplateanddrinkspecials,karaokeonFridayandSaturdaynights
andover120typesoftequila.
5 Don Emilios Mexican Restaurant
14050E.EvansAve.303-597-5151emiliosaurora.com
MondaythroughFriday10a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday&Sunday8a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$
NewtotheAuroraMexicanscene,DonEmiliosservesTex-Mexand
AmericanstyleMexicanfood.LiveMariachiandhappyhourspecials,plustelevisionstowatchsportingevents,plusgenerousportionsfor
reasonablepricesonfavoriteslikeburritos,fajitasandthelike.
4 Doras Mexican Restaurant
2406S.ParkerRoad303-368-1527dorasmexican.com
MondaythroughThursday10:30a.m.to9:30p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
DorashasalongstandinghistoryinDenver,andafterspendingyears
leasing thekitchen of the BlueBonnet, theyopened Doras in itscurrentlocationin1994,DorasservesAmericanMexicanfoodlike
rellenos,chimichangas,smotheredburritosandfajitas.
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MEXICAN RESTAURANTS 4 El Camaron Loco
513HavanaSt.303-326-6644
MondaythroughThursday9a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday9a.m.to10p.m.
Sunday9a.m.to9p.m.,$
Asitsnamesuggests,theCrazyShrimpspecializesinseafood.Thefast-casualtaqueriaservesfavoritesfromMexicoscoastalbeach
townsatitswalk-upcounterceviche,shandshrimptacosand
shrimp cocktail, a spicy gazpacho-like soup full of seafood and
vegetablesareafewofthehousefavorites.
5 El Lucerito
3088S.PeoriaSt.303-283-3517elluceritorestaurant.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday9a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
ElLuceritohasbeenservingupaffordableAmericanMexicanplates
foryearsnow,andregularslovetheirlargehomestylecombinations
andhappyhourspecials.Trythetacoswithcarneadovadawitha
margarita(oroneoftheiraguasfrescasforanalcohol-freetreat);
takehomeadozenoftheirhomemadetamalestoenjoylater.
6 El Parralito
830S.BuckleyRoad303-377-9459
MondaythroughSaturday9a.m.to9p.m.
Sunday9a.m.to3p.m.,fullbar,$
El Parralito serves familiar Tex-Mex style disheschiles rellenos,
eithersoftorcrispy,smotheredingreenchile,burritospackedwith
eggs,chilesandpotatoesandthelike,allatreasonableprices.The
daily lunchspecialsmake it a popular stop forservice men and
womenatnearbyBuckleyAirForceBase.Enjoyalate daymealat
happyhourwith$2margaritas.
1 El Patron
14211E.6thAve.303-364-8066MondaythroughFriday10a.m.to9p.m.
Saturday&Sunday9a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
El Patron serves authentic Mexican food in their casual and
comfortable newly remodeled location. Their menu includes
everythingfromfajitastotacosalpastor(roastedporkstackedona
brazier),servedinlargeportions.
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1 Tacos Y Salsas
9103E.ColfaxAve.303-367-1046
2284S.ChambersRoad303-283-1616,$
Daily8a.m.to11p.m.,noalcohol,$
A no-frills taco bar serving some of the metro areas most
traditionalMexicanavors,fromtacosalpastor(porkmarinatedand roastedon a spit)to tongue and tripe.The taqueriaalso
servessopes(friedcorndoughpattiespiledwithmeat,beans,
vegetables and toppings), tostadas,and tortas.Wash it down
withacreamyhorchata(ricewater)tocoolthespicyavorsof
thesalsabar.
4 Tequilas Family Mexican Restaurant
2790S.HavanaSt.720-748-1260
MondaythroughFriday10:30a.m.to10p.m.,
Saturday&Sunday10:30a.m.to11p.m.,fullbar,$$
Asitsnamemightimply,Tequilasservestequila,andalotofit.
Therestaurantandbarbringsthebeachpartyfromtheshoresof
Mexico to your backyard, from the hand-painted tables and
pressedcopperwalldcor,tothehappyhour2-for-1margaritas.
Theirchipsandsalsaareaccompaniedbyatangycabbageslaw,
porkcarnitasandcarneasadabothcomerecommended;come
onweekendsforlivemariachi.
3 Titis15490E.ColfaxAve.,Ste.B303-366-2228
letseat.at/titisrestaurant
MondaythroughFriday10a.m.to10p.m.
Saturday&Sunday8a.m.to10p.m.,fullbar,$$
Inasurprisinglyelegantsetting,TitisfeaturesafusionofMexican,
South/CentralAmericanandCaribbeanfoods,servingbreakfast
andmainplateoptions.ThosewithaCaribbeanbentwilllove
optionslikemofongoandtostones,whilethosewithacravingfor
Mexicanwillwantthechilaquilesorthemenudo.South/Central
Americanspecialtiesincludeempanadasandarepas.
TACO TRUCKS
4 El Costeo
800S.HavanaSt.720-975-6648
Daily10a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$
MexicoCitysbeloved street food, Tacos de Canasta,comestoAuroraatElCosteo.TacosdeCanasta,orliterally,baskettacos,are similar to tacos al vapor because of their method ofpreparationsteamingbut unlike tacos al vapor, tacos decanastacomewithavarietyofllingoptions.Thistaco,aspecialtyof Mexico City (hence their annualTacos de Canasta Fair), istypicallysoldoutofatowel-linedbasketmountedonabicycle.AtElCosteotheyaresoldfromabasketinthetruck,withllingslikepotatoandchorizoandchicharron,andservedwithanarrayofsalsas,includingguaje,madefromtheseedpodsoftheacaciatree.
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TACO TRUCKS
1 La Cascada
NEcornerofYosemiteandColfax,noalcohol,$
17thandPeoria(trucksareindividuallyowned,somenusmay
vary,buthavethesamelogoandtruckdesign)
LaCascadaservesthemeaty,greasytacoslovedbylatenight
revelersfromneighboringShepesRincon.Thetruckhaspaneled
lightingnearthecounter,aswellasaself-servepantheonof
condiments,frompickledradish,cabbageandlimestocreamy
avocado sauce, are red and green tomatillo salsa. Try their
generouslyportionedcarneasadatacosfromthisquintessential
Colfaxgem.
MIDDLE EASTERN
5 Caf Paprika13160E.MississippiAve.303-755-4150cafeparika.com
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to3p.m.&5to9:30p.m.
Friday4to9:30p.m.
Saturday11a.m.to3p.m.&5to9:30p.m.,noalcohol,$$
OwnerChakibMarrakchihasbeenservingupthefoodsofhis
Moroccanhomelandinthesamelocationforalmost20years,
transporting diners to exotic Bedouin climes with tapestry-
coveredseatinganddesert-muraledwallsat hisCafPaprika.
Guests arewelcomed with apotof mintteaserved injewel-coloredglasses,accompaniedbyplatesofhomemadehummus
orbabaganouj,followedbyharrira,agentlyspicedtomatosoup
of lentils and chickpeas. The menu features a number of
traditional taginesfragrant stews slow-cooked in a conical
clay potand lamb is a house specialty. Chicken in apricot
sauce,servedoverabedofcouscous,isalsodivine.Fordessert,
dontmissthemhencha,layersofphyllodoughwrappedaround
almondpaste,avoredwithahintofrosewater.
5 Tasty Kabob
15493E.HampdenAve.,UnitD303-680-3138
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to8p.m.
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$
TastyKabobisano-frills,familyownedoperation,butitserves
someofthemetroareasbestMiddleEasterngrub.TrytheirBeef
Shawarmatender,juicy beefcuts,shaved off therotisserie,
slathered in a delicious garlic sauce and wrapped in a pita.
Kabobscomeonskewersonabedofuffysaffron-infusedrice,alongsideasalad,pitabread,andhummus.Theeggplantzalouk
comesrecommended. TastyKabob is knownfor its generous
portionsandoutstandingfriendlyservice.
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RUSSIAN
4 Mirage Restaurant and Nightclub
2648S.ParkerRoad303-750-4920miragerestaurant.net
TuesdaythroughThursday11a.m.to8p.m.
FridaythroughSunday11a.m.to2a.m.,fullbar,$$$
MiragesownerisanimmigrantfromYerevan,Armenia,andhebrings
thehospitalityandexoticfeelofRussiatothemetroareawithMirage
restaurant.ThelargelyRussianclienteleaddstothefeelingofbeing
in a cozy,old-worldspot,as doesthe menuchicken Kiev,beef
stroganoffandotherRussian,UkrainianandGeorgianclassicsgrace
the menu. Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy live music and
somethingfromtheextensivevodkamenuwhileMiragetransforms
itselfintoanightclubwithplentyofroomfordancing.
8 Royal International Cuisine13736E.QuincyAve.303-617-6055
WednesdaythroughFriday10a.m.to8p.m.
Saturday10a.m.to8p.m.
Sunday10a.m.to6p.m.,noalcohol,$$
RoyalInternationalisacaf,servingsomeofthebestRussianfoodinthestate.Choosebetweenasalmonorchickenshashlik(kebabina Georgian style), and zrazy (mushroom-stuffed chicken cutlets).Traditional favorites like golubtsi (meat and rice-stuffed cabbage
rolls)makeanappearance,too,butsaveroomfortheirpastriesanddessertpirozhkisstuffedwithapplesorcherries.RoyalInternationalusesfreshingredientsandalsoofferscateringforyournextevent.
4 Solomons Grocery and European Deli
1939S.HavanaSt.303-337-6454
MondaythroughSaturday9a.m.to8p.m.
Sunday10a.m.to6p.m.,noalcohol,$
SolomonGurzhievandfamilyhailfromUzbekistan,andbringthe
avorsoftheirnativelandtotheirRussian-Jewishdeli,wherethey
sellavarietyofEasternEuropeanandRussianfoods.Amongthe
goodsarejams,saucesandcandies,freshdelimeatsandsausages,
smokedshandpickles.FreshEuropean-styleyogurtsandcheeses,
fresh-bakedrye bread, and hard to nd ingredientslike grechka
(buckwheatkasha)andbulkpoppyseedsmakeatriptoSolomons
worthwhile.
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RUSSIAN RESTAURANTS 5 Teremok Russian Crepe Caf
14561E.AlamedaAve.303-341-4115russiancrepes.com
MondaythroughFriday8a.m.to3p.m.
Saturday&Sunday10a.m.to5p.m.,$$
Teremok, in Russian, means cozy, rustic cabin, the feeling the
restaurantstrivesforwhenservingtheclassiccomfortfoodoftheformer Soviet Union. Breakfast or lunch at Teremok includes
traditionalfavoriteslikehothomemadeborscht(servedwithasalad
andhomemadebread),oroladipipinghotRussian-stylepancakes
servedwithsourcreamandhoney.Theirhomemadevarenikiuffy
potatoandcheeselleddumplings,coveredinatangysourcream
saucespikedwithdillandhorseradishwillalsoleaveyoufeeling
satised.
SOUTH/CENTRAL AMERICAN
5 El Alamo Grande
1708S.ChambersRoad303-614-9806
denvermexicanfood.com
MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to9p.m.
Sundays11a.m.to7p.m.,fullbar,$$
Thisfamily-ownedrestaurantservesMexicanfoodduringtheweek,
butitsrealspecialtiescomefromitsPeruvianmenu,whichisserved
onlyonweekends.Peruviancuisinetakesitsinuencesfromaroundtheglobe:China,Japan,Italyhaveallhadahand,alongsidePerus
ownindigenousavors.Trythetamalperuano,asaffron-infusedcorn
tamalstuffedwithporkandhard-boiledeggs,wrappedinabanana
leafandservedwithsalsacriolla,apepperrelish.Perusclassic-style
ceviche,ashsalsa,andparihuela,aseafoodstewtosharearelike
atriptoPeruonaplate.AndPerusclassicsoftdrink,thehyper-sweet
bubblegumavoredInkaCola,issoldhere,alongwiththehard-to-
ndChichaMorada,madefromkernelsofbluecorn.
1 La Guatemalteca10329E.ColfaxAve.303-343-2838
MondaythroughFriday8a.m.to7p.m.
Saturday&Sunday7a.m.to7p.m.,noalcohol,$
WhilethefrontofLaGuatemaltecaisdedicatedtoalltypesofgoods
fromGuatemalaandotherpartsofCentralAmerica,thecantinainthe
backserveshome-styleCentralAmericanfaretolocalsinsearchof
thecomfortfoodsofhome.Samplemenuitemsincludesopadepata
deres(cow-footsoup)andpuercoconfrijolesblancos(porkwith
whitebeanstew).Pairwiththeirthick,homemadecorntortillasand
arefrescofromthecooler.
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1 Little Wagon Steakhouse/La Pradera
11701E.ColfaxAve.303-343-0849
Daily10a.m.to9p.m.,fullbar,$-$$
LittleWagonSteakhouseisabonade,old-weststylesteakhouse,
servingsteakandpotatoes.WhatLittleWagonisknownforis
importingtheSalvadoranandHonduranfarethatkeepspeoplemoseying through with its partner restaurant La Pradera.
Pupusasthickcorntortillas,stuffedwithavarietyofllings,are
astapleinSalvadorankitchens,andoneofthebestbetsatthis
unique eatery.Some of thellings include sh,beans, pork,
cheeseandloroco,anedibleherbgrownonavine.Thepupusa
lledwithsquashandmeltedcheese,andaccompaniedbythe
tomato-ysalsarojaandcurtido(shreddedcabbageslaw),the
pupusa queso con lorocomelted cheese with herbsis also
recommended.Adventurouseaterswillwanttotrythepigsfeetandyuccatacosorthesopadecaracol(coconut-conchsoup).
THAI
1 Ban Thai (formerly Sue of Siam)
106E.DelMarCircle720-949-1980
TuesdaythroughSaturday11a.m.to8p.m.
Sundaynoonto8p.m.,noalcohol,$
WhenSueofSiamchangedhands,italsochangednames,and
revampedthemenu,givingmorechoicesintheThaipantheon
ofavor.TomKhaGai,PadThai,papayasaladandKaoPadKee
Maoarerecommended;dinerscanalsoaddtheirownadditional
condimentsfromthelazysusanfeaturedateachtable.
4 Thai Flavor
1014S.PeoriaSt.720-859-7648
MondaythroughThursday11a.m.to9p.m.
Friday&Saturday9a.m.to11p.m.
Sunday11a.m.to9p.m.,beerandwine,$
Thai Flavor is a true gem in the metro areaa favorite
amonglocalfoodcriticsandnon-criticsalike.VotedBestThai
Restaurantof2011byalternativenewspaperWestword,their
outstandingmenuofbothnorthernandsouthernThaifavorites
nodoubtcomesfromownerSurinThanonscaretoherrecipes.
HerbsandchilesusedinThaiFlavorscurrydishescomefrom
Thanons own garden and are ground fresh in the kitchensmortar and pestle. Favorite dishes include south Thailand
specialty Massaman curry,tom yumgoong (a soupdelivered
aminghottothetable,lledwithshrimp,mushrooms,tomato
and lemongrass), standard drunken noodles and any of the
stellar homemade curries, infused with cinnamon, ginger,
cloves,lemongrassandgalangalspikedwithcoconutmilkand
kafrlimeleaves.
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THAI RESTAURANTS
8 Thai Garden
16911E.QuincyAve.303-400-1173
thaigardenasianfusion.com
Friday&Saturday11a.m.to10p.m.
SundaythroughThursday11a.m.to9:30p.m.,sake,wine&
beer,$$
ThisformerThaiBasillocationwastakenoverbyanindependent
owner,andservesupnearlythesamesimpleThaistandardsas
ThaiBasil alongsidethe customaryAmerican-Chinese dishes.
Youwill be pleased bythe cleanatmosphere and dcorand
promptfriendlyservice.Take-outanddeliveryarealsooptions.
1 Thai Landing
1984NomeSt.303-340-1350thailandingcafe.com
Daily11a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,$
Fresh andmade to ordercurries, noodles and authenticThai
dishesthatcanbecustomizedmild,medium,orhot.Orderany
oftheirclassicThaidishes,butmakesuretoleaveroomforone
oftheirbubblecupstheirbobaaremadefreshdaily.Choose
a avor from caramel to mango(evengreen bean is on the
menu), which can be milk tea, slush bubble,or snowbubble
style.
1 Thai Street Food
11650MontviewBlvd.303-587-2293Saturdayonly11a.m.to9p.m.,noalcohol,cashonly,$
UtumpornKilloranmakessomeofthebestfoodinthemetro
area,handsdown,whichsheslingsfromherfoodcarton16th
St.mallMondaythroughFriday,andherfanswilloftenwaitan
hourtogetsomeofhergrub.Butherweekendsarespentin
Aurora,whereherbrandnewrestaurantisopenonSaturday
andSunday.Hermenuservesthesameeightgradesofheat
(rangingfrombabyspicetore)thatloversofhercartsfarewill
recognize,butshesexpandedhermenuathernewlocation.
Herextraordinarydishesincludecurries,noodles,stir-friedand
salads,plusspecialtiesfromThailandsIsaanregion.Youcant
go wrong with their moo yang (grilled pork shoulder), green
curry,drunkennoodlesorPadThai,washeddownwithacooling
Thaiicedtea.Nothingonthemenucostsmorethan$7,soits
justasstreetfoodshouldbeavorfulandcheap.(Note:since
thislocationissonew,theycurrentlyonlyacceptcash).
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VIETNAMESE
8 Egg Roll King East
4217S.BuckleyRoad303-699-2880
MondaythroughSaturday11a.m.to9:30p.m.
Sunday4:30to9p.m.,fullbar,$$
Astheirnamesuggests,EggRollKingEastservessomeofthecitys
bestegg