Dos Santos

I reserve 5 stars for only the best experiences and Dos Santos delivered. The environment was awesome with great music, hipster, and street view with outdoor patio. Service was excellent and we had many servers check in with us besides our server. Service was fast, drinks were excellent. Great chips and salsa. The steak taco was hands down the best I’ve had. I didn’t care for the pork taco, too much flavor for me but I think that is a matter of preference. I don’t usually like fish or seafood tacos, but the tempura shrimp taco knocked my socks off if was so awesome. Decent prices. see why this place reviews so well. Unique, I will be back, and this is one of the very few 5 star reviews I have given.

Paleo tacos?
You bet.
Had their «O.M.F.G.» tuna taco wrapped in lettuce.
‘Spensive (ya know its never good when the menu has a price line that says «MP»:).
But gooooood for ya.
Sign me,
Davide «la boca de atún» M.

Really good tacos and creative taco-​inspired foods –try one of each. Not a bad drink menu either. Indoor/​outdoor seating in a clever looking spot. This was my first time here but I will definitely go back.

This place is waaay over priced for the tiny tacos they serve. The meat in the Tinga tacos was extremely salty and just honestly not worth the price
The water they offered was warm and the cups were dirty.
I really don’t understand all the hype over this place because the food is nothing special.

This place has great patio seating and a good location on 17^th Ave. The waiter was really nice and attentive. The food came quickly and was happy I ordered the guacamole. There were a few guacamole options, but we had the pumpkin seed one with tomatillos, very good. Their chips taste homemade as well. We weren’t a fan of the metal cups, made the water taste like metal, but asked for glass and that problem was fixed. I had the ahi tuna tostado with a mango salsa and avocado, really good, piled high with fixings. The chicken and pork tacos however were a little too saucy. The meat was stirred in with the sauce, and we prefer slightly crisper meat and less sauce in the tacos.
I would come back for guac and margs!

Solid spot for tacos. Menu is pretty small so just know that you’re only getting tacos. They should think about expanding this as Mexican is easy to do as everything is practically involving the same ingredients — just prepared a bit differently. But, I digress. The tacos are tasty, small and are about $ 4-​$ 5 each. Easy to drop $ 16-​$ 20 on tacos if you’re a hungry guy. Qdoba is across the street if you’re not feeling like dropping that kinda cash.

Dos santos is a great place for drinks and a couple tacos. The owner of this place knows how to create an awesome environment and deliver on quality food! Worth the time to stop by

Wow, really didn’t expect to be this impressed (by the food and the overall feel of the eatery) since we were so unimpressed by the waitress at first.
We were seated and I showed the Dos Santos page from the Denver Dining Passbook stating «Buy One Entrée, Get One Free.» She was so fast to say they would only honor BOGO Free Tacos because all of their tacos are a la cart and that the deal was printed before they introduced the brunch menu (which is where the entrees are). She wasn’t going for a resolution, instead, carried an attitude of «do it or leave it.» Because of this «news», we took a little longer to go over the menu and she came by a few times as if pressuring us to make a decision. I could almost hear her think «my restaurant is so popular it’s got near perfect scores on Unilocal and it doesn’t even take reservations.» OK, I am putting words in her head but as you can see, we really got turned off by this kind of behavior.
But as soon as the food arrived, everything was forgotten. The presentation stole our hearts instantly. My Porky Egg Lechon Taco was to die for and my friend seemed to have really enjoyed her vegetarian taco as well. We also shared The Big Dilla which was recommended by the waitress (see, I am being fair and giving credit where it’s due). We asked for the chorizo to be put on the side. The quesadilla was very comforting it would’ve tasted great with or without the chorizo.
Dos Santos makes for a very photogenic environment. Everything from the wall to the fixtures to the tables and chairs, and even the serving plates and dishes, are rustic yet contemporary. I loved how all my photos turned out. If not for the nuisance mentioned before, it would be a solid 5 stars.

I’m always willing to give a second chance but even one more visit to Dos Santos is going to take some arm-​twisting. In this strange universe where every second restaurant is serving the same tiny $ 4 «street» tacos, Dos Santos delivers exactly average from the kitchen. This review isn’t about the kitchen though; it’s about the abysmal service.
6 people on a Sunday afternoon arriving to a half-​full restaurant ready to eat and drink shouldn’t have any problem spending money, right? Wrong. The staff must have been on a bender the night before and/​or gotten crushed that morning because they were tired, openly annoyed, and for the 2^nd half of our visit, simply not around. Empty plates and drinks cluttered our table while we waited hoping to order a second round. We finally gave up, decided to change venue for a second drink, and went looking for someone who could give us our check. Even the payment process was a painful game of find someone who can fix our check and take our money.
It looked like a few people at our table enjoyed the OMFG, but I didn’t get that one. Too bad; would have probably earned the place 2 stars instead of 1

Really solid and would highly recommend. Ran the entire taco menu and highly enjoyed each and every one for different reasons — so just go with your tastes (you can’t go wrong).
We had the chicken tinga chips to start — in lieu of the taco itself– and that was excellent. House Margs are perfect and some of the better margaritas we have had. Great place, great vibe, great service!

What a neighborhood gem! So glad this place opened up and is doing something a little different in the tacos scene. How is it different you ask? Well, the tacos are inventive. My favorite is the OMFG which is fresh tuna with bib lettuce acting as the taco. The tuna is amazingly fresh, don’t know who they source from but kudos on that. They also always have a rotating veggie taco option. I recently tried the roasted squash option. It was delightful. My sister had the cauliflower taco and said it was the favorite of what she ordered. Another inventie example, changing up the basic guac options, my fave: the bacon and fruit guac, a little salty, a little sweet, but just right. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican you might not like this place but if you’re looking for inventive nuevo Mexican, this place will speak to you.
The space is small but has a great patio and they turn around orders pretty quickly. Wasn’t busy over a lunch hour when we went on a recent weekday.
Also, they have a great happy hour so check it out!

Can’t explain enough how much I love the food here. The OMFG taco (served on a lettuce leaf and packed full of tuna) is one of the best and most original dishes. Their margarita are dangerously good, and the Aguachile has to be tasted to be believed.
DO believe the hype, this place is so so good.

I came here for a meetup with folks and had a great time. The bartender was super attentive and friendly. We migrated to a table, and Kelly, our server, was super awesome as well. We were there for part of happy hour, and the margarita I had was quite decent. I also really enjoyed their lager and IPA from the distillery they partner with. For food, I tried the chicken and fish tacos which were both super tasty and fresh. Overall, I had a good time and look forward to checking it out again some time.

We had a rare afternoon off and decided to try something new… what a waste of a meal and $ 25.
It’s hip and cool inside and the waitstaff was friendly.
The food was bland and expensive. The guac and salsa needed salt. Everything needed heat! This is supposed to be tacos/​Mexican food and there was nothing on the menu that could even be measured on the scoville scale. Why is there not a hot salsa option or grilled jalapenos for those that want to spice things up?
Then the price… $ 4 for a street taco. Yes, they were fancy, creative and even the tortillas were homemade. Yes, they were a step above what you find on Federal, but still way over priced… and bland (I know I already mentioned that).
I kept telling myself ‘you’re not on Federal (or East Colfax, for that matter) any more’. It didn’t help, I was disappointed.

Excellent lunch here today. First time here and we both really enjoyed our tacos although the OMFG we both agreed was the best one. We also tried the Guac and chips with fruit. My husband enjoyed it but I thought the Guac needed more seasoning and more kick. I don’t salt my food often but I thought it could really use some salt, garlic and lime juice.
The house margarita was good and strong. I wish it had been bigger.
The flan was awesome. It came topped with a chocolate dipped macaroon that they really should have just left off as ours seems like it had been frozen and was still hard so not quite room temp and soft. The actual flan and sauce however was outa sight!
The service was quick and friendly. We will be back for the OMFG and the flan.

Wow, talk about a great find! Although seating is limited inside, it’s still worth the reasonable wait to stay and eat at Dos Santos.
I really enjoyed the tacos — delicious and reasonably priced for their good size. My favorite taco was the Porky Taco, but they were all unique and delish. I highly recommend getting some chips w/​guac — mhmm mhmm good!
Wash everything down with a 32oz bottle of Sol beer for the price of $ 11, I’ll take it.

AUTHENTIC, FLAVORFUL STREET-​STYLE TACOS
YUM!!!
These were really tasty tacos! We stopped in for lunch and enjoyed several tacos and the chips and guacamole. The vegetarian taco, fish taco, shrimp taco, steak taco and shrimp taco were all delicious. Seriously so flavorful– very small though but I found two to be plenty with the appetizer.
Looking forward to coming back and trying the elotes when in season!

KakakakakakaPayyyyoooooowwwwwww!
Thank you Dos Santos for hitting this one way out of the park. When I first walked in I knew this place was legit. The hostess was seating another party that walked in right before me so when I walked up I didn’t know who to speak to since there was no host stand. But that’s ok. The young lady quickly greeted me and sat my party of 2 at a high-​top near the bar. I’m so happy she seated us there. You can see the whole restaurant and yet you’re still in the bar area and can see all the food action in the kitchen.
We didn’t have to wait to long before Micah, our server and also the bartender came over to take our drink order. I asked him what his favorite is and he said the Coco Fuego. I went with it before knowing exactly what I was getting into. My friend ordered a local beer. My Coco Fuego was fantastic. I had to go back and read the menu after taking my first sip because I wasn’t prepared for the spice that filled my taste buds. The 3-​pepper infused rum is outstanding. And I love that the drink isn’t too sweet. The coconut water really balances the spice of everything else. I also love that it comes with a chili coated slice of pineapple. It was superb. Great choice, Micah.
Next we ordered appetizers. I couldn’t pass up on the Eskites. It reminded me of the corn I used to eat at the carnival that would come to town for 2 weeks in the summer and near about kill you with their rinky-​dink rides. It was so good. I habanero aioli was soooo good. I wish I could’ve taken home a jar of that stuff.
My friend ordered the pumpkin seed guaK. It was delicious. Definitely one of the better quak’s in town. I loved the bits of fried cilantro on the top.
For my first taco, I ordered a tostada-​taco special for the night. I don’t remember the name but it had ahi tuna, avocado, mango, and pickled cabbage on it. It was diving. Just like many other reviewers said, they pile on the filling. It was a little difficult to eat in bite sizes. I ended up breaking up the tostada and eating it with a fork. It was so good.
My friend ordered the arrachera. Super simple, carne street taco-​like. He said it was delicious. Again, super generous with the meat portions.
Our second tacos, we both go the Tinga. I asked for extra tortillas just to see if they would make a fuss giving it to me, and partially cuz the taco is so big. Emma, I believe was the other bartender, brought the extras with no attitude. I was super impressed.
Probably my favorite part of the night was the super bomb music I know Micah had a hand in selecting. Micah was a super chill, down-​to-​Earth and right-​to-​the-​point kind of server. I could see him dancing behind the bar when a jam would come over the radio. Great tunes man. You played a variety and pretty much all genres that are on my iPod Shuffle. I love when people are having fun at work. I also love good music when I dine.
All in all, I really really loved Dos Santos. I can’t wait to take my friends back here.
Food: 5
Drinks: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First off… put down your Olive and Finch menu and walk across the street to Dos Santos! Pronto! I am so excited about the food here I had to write a review even before leaving the restaurant.
The tacos were… spectacular!!! We ordered the chicken tinga taco, arrachera, porky, del mar with fish, aguachile tostada, chips and salsa, and finally… flan with caramel hibiscus reduction sauce topped with caramel popcorn.
The chicken tinga was my favorite taco… so good I had to order a second one. It was so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The poblano sauce added a nice smoky flavor. Order this taco!
All of the tacos were so delicious you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Here, Im ordering a taco but I don’t feel like I’m just getting a taco. Instead, I’m getting something more… something unique… something spectacular and full of umph with every bite. You will not be disappointed here! Well, I wasn’t disappointed here at least.
Also, the flan really was a highlight of the meal. It was silky, creamy with a subtle richness; sweet, but not overpowering. The popcorn sprinkled on top gave a pleasant and complementary taste with a contrasting texture. I highly highly recommend getting the flan.
The server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. When we ordered the flan, she even gave me some extra caramel popcorn since I am dairy and gluten free. So thoughtful!
The food was so good I’m struggling to find words to describe it to the fullest. I can only say I’m walking out the door giving thanks to Virgin de Guadalupe for such a heavenly meal and experience here. I wasn’t religious before, but I am now. Gracias Dos Santos, gracias.

Dos Santos is my new favorite place, and I hold high expectations for my tacos and margs. I ended up stopping here with friends on a drunken Friday evening, their first Friday they were open. Many tacos and margs later, we were all head over heels for the food/​drinks, the ambiance, and Jason (owner/​manager?) and his wife.
Jason welcomed us with arms wide open and has remembered is the many times we’ve been back. He’s friendly, personable, and wants to make sure guests of the restaurant enjoy their experience.
The space is decorated with some rustic flair, including two giant chandeliers, wooden planks on the walls, and even a bank of lockers. Minimal, easy style.
Now: the best part, the tacos. To. Die. For. My personal favorite are the del mar with shrimp. I get them on Bibb lettuce. Nothing like them at any other taco joint. The sauces with the fried okra are on point. My husband prefers the chicken tacos. And make sure you start with the chips and salsa and/​or guac. While they have a few varieties, our favorite is the bacon guac that comes with sliced fruit mixed in as well. If you’re looking for a drink, the coin marg and Tommy’s marg are winners. Last time we went, I went with their version of a mule, and i may stick with it!
Bottom line: we’ll keep going back. Haven’t ever had to wait and the tacos are well worthwhile. Can’t wait for the patio to get finished!