Denver’s newest Mexican restaurant, opening soon, is an old favorite.
Los Dos Potrillos will debut its first location in Mile High City limits on April 15, according to an announcement Wednesday. The restaurant started as a single location in Centennial in 2002 and has since grown to five eateries and a craft brewery along the Front Range. It serves a wide array of Mexican dishes, but is perhaps best loved for its tacos and green chile. The company’s house-brewed beer has won accolades, too.
Despite its popularity and proliferation, its sixth location is the first one in Denver, and the family owners behind the Ramirez Hospitality Group are going big to celebrate.
Located at 4100 E Mexico Ave., Ste G, the Denver spot inhabits 8,000 square feet of real estate near the intersection of I-25 and Colorado Boulevard. It will employ 100 people, the announcement says.
“We’ve always wanted to bring Los Dos Potrillos to Denver, and we couldn’t be more excited to share our food and family traditions while building an incredible new community at Colorado Boulevard,” said Daniel Ramirez, CEO of Los Dos Potrillos. “Everything we serve comes from the heart, and we can’t wait to welcome our Denver neighbors into the family.”
The opening comes on the heels of one closure within the company’s network. In February, Los Dos Portillos Cocina y Cantina in Northglenn closed after about a year in operation. That location was distinct because of its fast-casual format, which required guests to order at a counter before sitting down and being served. The restaurant converted to full-service at the behest of diners, but ultimately shuttered.
Earlier this year, Ramirez told The Denver Post the location was smaller than Los Dos Potrillos’ usual “happy spot.”
“When we are at 200-plus seats, we can do our best work at giving great service and providing exceptional value to all of our customers,” he said in a February email.
That is about how many seats Los Dos Potrillos anticipates having in Denver. Locals who want to get a taste can stop by April 15 after 11 a.m., when there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony held for the new building.
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