Tamayo For four star Mexican, try Tamayo in Denver. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. The menu is derived from authentic Mexican roots. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and ...
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Chef Richard Sandoval began his culinary journey in his native Acapulco working in the kitchens of the two highly regarded restaurants owned by his parents, Madeiras and Villa Fiore. That experience and the motivation fueled by the tremendous influence of his Grandmother led Chef Sandoval to the United States to attend the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation he returned to Mexico. In 1992 ...
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Denver deserves an upscale Mexican restaurant, and here it is. Nationally renowned owner Richard Sandoval grew up working in his family's Acapulco restaurants, and in this richly decorated space, he marries traditional foods with contemporary techniques and ingredients. The soups are superb, the appetizer menu makes for perfect grazing when paired with the extensive tequila roster, and the desserts ...
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Chef-owner Richard Sandoval brought his popular concept of modern, upscale Mexican from New York to Denver, and it's just as welcome here. The food is classic Mexican with a twist, such as huitlacoche (Mexican truffle) soup, elaborate moles, and chocolate tamales for dessert. The tequila flights are a favorite at the large, inviting bar, which is highlighted by a mural made of semiprecious stones ...
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The menus at Tamayo offer a modern interpretation of authentic Mexican food with recipes created by critically acclaimed Chef/Owner Richard Sandoval at his Maya Restaurant in New York City. Our warm décor is spectacular with amber & coral colored walls featuring exquisite artwork that includes silver encrusted toucans, silver and volcanic rock guacamole bowls & Mayan masks to keep a watchful eye ...
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In Short Behind a bar stocked with sophisticated tequilas, wines and sundry drinks, a semi-precious gem-tiled mural fills the area with opulent color. Light woods and deep, comfortable seats add brightness and sophistication to the dining room. Even on weeknights, crowds come in for margaritas, heady sangria and intimate conversation. The menu includes seafood-stuffed chili rellenos, chicken ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on January 23, 2008, (Edited March 27, 2006)
Chef Richard Sandoval serves up traditional yet creative Mexican offerings in this stylish restaurant. The friendly staff delivers such dishes as Salmon Acapulqueno, Roasted and Grilled Duck Breast with Chayote Gratin and Adobo-marinated Halibut.
I went there for lunch to celebrate a collegue's retirement and we had the best experience. The drinks were fantastic, the food was amazing, and the service was great!! Our waiter was great at answering all our questions and accomodating my vegetarian co-worker's requests. He also brought out an amazing empanada dessert for our table after noticing that we were giving our collegue a gift - we didn ...
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We were just ordering our food when we overheard an employee tell another employee a completely innapropriate joke at the host stand. Come to find out, the employee's name was Mike and he was a MANAGER?!? We asked for the check for our drinks and the server looked confused. We explained why and the server made it seem like it was no big deal. Never again will we go to Tamayo, Zengo, or any of ...
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It has been a long time since I've had dinner with such ambience and sophistication. This is one restaurant you've got to try. Our party of four had appetizers and entrees that were so special. But to top that was our waitress. She was freindly and professional all the way (not just as she presented the check as I find in many restaurants). We were all pleased with the portions, presentations and ...
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