Casita Bonita - Food and Fun
Sightseeing
A light trip away - take the W line from Lamar Station to the Mile High Stadium station. Truly a fantastic experience. Incredibly immersive installations. One installation inside the galactic laundromat is done by the artist that painted the mural in the sun room - Wander Weird!
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StA light trip away - take the W line from Lamar Station to the Mile High Stadium station. Truly a fantastic experience. Incredibly immersive installations. One installation inside the galactic laundromat is done by the artist that painted the mural in the sun room - Wander Weird!
Very popular park. A sidewalk circles the lake that is packed with rollerbladers, dog walkers, and joggers. Nicer places to relax with a blanket on the northeast side of the lake.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Very popular park. A sidewalk circles the lake that is packed with rollerbladers, dog walkers, and joggers. Nicer places to relax with a blanket on the northeast side of the lake.
Green Mountain is an open space area with lots of trails and great views! Not a lot of shade, and it will get crowded on the weekends.
17 locals recommend
Green Mountain Hayden Park Entrance
Green Mountain is an open space area with lots of trails and great views! Not a lot of shade, and it will get crowded on the weekends.
A quieter park than Sloan's Lake. Nice wide sidewalk which goes around it. It has a bird viewing area.
52 locals recommend
Crown Hill Park
9357 West 26th AvenueA quieter park than Sloan's Lake. Nice wide sidewalk which goes around it. It has a bird viewing area.
Food scene
A not so subtle rip off of Seattle's Public Market Center, this hip take on a food court has several local restaurants inside. Great Arepas, Ethiopian, Poke, and Pizza. Sometimes live music, nice rooftop seating area - the perfect solution for food indecision.
148 locals recommend
Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveA not so subtle rip off of Seattle's Public Market Center, this hip take on a food court has several local restaurants inside. Great Arepas, Ethiopian, Poke, and Pizza. Sometimes live music, nice rooftop seating area - the perfect solution for food indecision.
The Denver Post ranked this pizza shop as the best in Denver in 2021. I don't know if I agree - but it is close by, friendly, and seems to be pretty authentic. It usually closes pretty early, so plan ahead! d
10 locals recommend
Deli Italia Pizzeria & Market
1990 Wadsworth BlvdThe Denver Post ranked this pizza shop as the best in Denver in 2021. I don't know if I agree - but it is close by, friendly, and seems to be pretty authentic. It usually closes pretty early, so plan ahead! d
Super friendly owner, great Pad Thai, great Curry. A much more accessible place than the more sought after US Thai (which is also a good option, if you can put up with the line!)
Mon Thai Wadsworth
2099 Wadsworth BoulevardSuper friendly owner, great Pad Thai, great Curry. A much more accessible place than the more sought after US Thai (which is also a good option, if you can put up with the line!)
This is my favorite restaurant. An El Salvadorian restaurant that is just about as authentic as it gets! I usually get a couple papusas and an order of fried plantains.
Pupusas Paradise #2
840 Wadsworth BoulevardThis is my favorite restaurant. An El Salvadorian restaurant that is just about as authentic as it gets! I usually get a couple papusas and an order of fried plantains.
This is the best example of the new wave Mexican food scene. Vegan options, great ingredients, grounded in the Latino/Chicano culture that has thrived in Denver since before Colorado was a state. Worth a trip!
9 locals recommend
Kahlo's
3735 Morrison RdThis is the best example of the new wave Mexican food scene. Vegan options, great ingredients, grounded in the Latino/Chicano culture that has thrived in Denver since before Colorado was a state. Worth a trip!
One block away - best coffee in Denver area. They roast their own and are the inspiration for the artwork!
41 locals recommend
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StOne block away - best coffee in Denver area. They roast their own and are the inspiration for the artwork!
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardBest pho in Denver! Great veggie broth.
Max's Mexican Restaurant
6999 W Colfax AveCheap Tex-Mex. I usually get the Chile Rellenos with hash browns.
This shop is a on 38th Street, a pedestrian friendly walking mall. It has some darn good pizza!
217 locals recommend
Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StThis shop is a on 38th Street, a pedestrian friendly walking mall. It has some darn good pizza!
My personal favorite pizza. It's Detroit style and they use really delicious ingredients.
117 locals recommend
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveMy personal favorite pizza. It's Detroit style and they use really delicious ingredients.
Syrup Edgewater
5457 West 20th AvenuePretty laid back, classic modern brunch experience.
A fancier restaurant with great food and a cozy lodge like atmosphere!
25 locals recommend
West 29th Restaurant~Bar
5560 W 29th AveA fancier restaurant with great food and a cozy lodge like atmosphere!
A super laid back coffee shop. Super relaxed, great plant store in the back. Nice place to spend a couple hours studying or reading.
6 locals recommend
Mint & Serif
1385 W Colfax AveA super laid back coffee shop. Super relaxed, great plant store in the back. Nice place to spend a couple hours studying or reading.
This is such good food! They sometimes have music on the weekends. It is a very important landmark in the community! Authentic food and the kindest family who owns and operates it.
15 locals recommend
African Grill and Bar
18601 Green Valley Ranch BlvdThis is such good food! They sometimes have music on the weekends. It is a very important landmark in the community! Authentic food and the kindest family who owns and operates it.
Brewery
Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardGreat rooftop with a great view over Sloan's Lake!
This brewery is within a stones throw of the house! Great gluten free options, and usually has a food truck out front.
16 locals recommend
WestFax Brewing Company
6733 W Colfax AveThis brewery is within a stones throw of the house! Great gluten free options, and usually has a food truck out front.
Another brewery with a great rooftop overlooking Sloan's Lake. Pretty good pizza too!
67 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria
1625 Perry StreetAnother brewery with a great rooftop overlooking Sloan's Lake. Pretty good pizza too!
The original Denver micro brewery. Arguably started the trend! Across from Union Station. Tough parking, but easy to take the light rail to.
101 locals recommend
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StThe original Denver micro brewery. Arguably started the trend! Across from Union Station. Tough parking, but easy to take the light rail to.
Definitely worth a tour. They make some great whiskey.
105 locals recommend
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StDefinitely worth a tour. They make some great whiskey.
Arts Districts
You are living in it! The newest and most artist friendly art district. First Fridays are a great experience! Head down to Pirate Contemporary Art Studio the first Friday of every month. Then stop by Creature Arcade and Art@6. There will be a festival of people exploring the galleries and spilling out into the street. Music, food, and merriment!
12 locals recommend
40 West Arts District
6501 Teller StYou are living in it! The newest and most artist friendly art district. First Fridays are a great experience! Head down to Pirate Contemporary Art Studio the first Friday of every month. Then stop by Creature Arcade and Art@6. There will be a festival of people exploring the galleries and spilling out into the street. Music, food, and merriment!
The youngest, hippest art district in Denver. Gets a little rowdy on the weekends. Great food, breweries, and restaurants in this former industrial area. Check out the Source for a food market.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
The youngest, hippest art district in Denver. Gets a little rowdy on the weekends. Great food, breweries, and restaurants in this former industrial area. Check out the Source for a food market.
This is the oldest art district. Predominantly Hispanic/Latino owned, it has great First Fridays and great history. The sidewalks can get a little cramped, but it's a fantastic slice of a historic neighborhood.
69 locals recommend
Art District on Santa Fe
858 Santa Fe DrThis is the oldest art district. Predominantly Hispanic/Latino owned, it has great First Fridays and great history. The sidewalks can get a little cramped, but it's a fantastic slice of a historic neighborhood.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Plan for the weather!
Even in the summer the weather can change in flash! Always bring some layers especially if you are going to the mountains. You are also at altitude, so bring water and hydrate often. Sunscreen and snacks make for happy campers!
Getting around
Getting around
Denver is pretty darn easy to get around. We are 4 blocks from the lamar station light rail, which will connect you to most of the city. We are also close to the Colfax bus, #16, which can have a rougher crowd but is often more direct. Other than that, get a scooter or rent a bicycle from Golden Bikes or Peak Cycles.