Mesa Verde

Went here because of the good reviews and recommendations-​sorely disappointed. $ 9 margarita tasted like kool-​aid, street tacos were so small I thought they were the kids plate, rice and beans bland bland bland and the to top it all off, my glass sat empty for over 15 minutes. No offer of another beverage, no offer of a glass of water, no even a look my direction, nothing! The Bartender was so preoccupied with completing his closing cleaning jobs and they still had two hours before close. It was sad!

3 star but because it’s airport i will give 4. Meh. It’s good for the airport. Mexican food in Colorado — I should know better. I had a veggie burrito it was blan. The service was friendly. The atmosphere was good. The presentation needs work — serve a little salsa or something beside the burrito. The los locos beer was not good.

Great value for money and good food. Makes a great change from overpriced rubbish elsewhere.
The chilli was nice. Margherita quite sweet.

If you’re in the airport looking for a great breakfast look no further you have come to the right place. We were seated right away on the patio area.
I chose the French toast platter and my partner chose the 2egg breakfast platter. We were satisfied 100%. Spencer the waiter was super friendly and greeted and served us he is awesomeness! He even brought me an extra side of bacon because he wasn’t sure if they brought my side out (which I ordered after the platter).
The Food: the French toast was delicious. It’s deep fried and you can get strawberries and whipped cream added for an extra buck. I did it and I didn’t even need any syrup because it was so awesome. I love the crunch sweet flavor it’s like a chorizo and French toast got married and had a French toast baby. The eggs go awesome paired with the pork. And the bacon was perfect. You also get a healthy portion so plan to leave full.
If I come back this way I will definitely repeat the visit. Tell spencer I said hello he is so friendly!

Worst turkey sandwich ever. The whole wheat bread was VERY stale and could hardly eat it. I will never go back.

Visited for the first time today. Had an awesome blackberry margarita. Good flavor and good size glass. Ordered the green chili in a cup. Super spicy and full of black pepper. I tried to eat it but couldn’t do it. I sent it back which I never do and ordered the quesadilla. Basic quesadilla but my salsa was also full of Blk pepper. The staff was very nice and took my chili off the bill which was very generous.

Surprisingly good food and service at the airport! Our waitress was super nice and efficient. We both had salads. I had the Cobb & my wife had the steak. Both were delicious with plenty of protein.
The prices were very fair for what’s usually overpriced fast food at most airports.

I’d go 4 stars if it was outside the airport, but for an airport place to eat and drink this place is pretty good.
Came in on a Sunday morning for a beer and breakfast — the place is kinda out of the way in that you have to go up from the gate-​level (to the airline club level), which means it is a bit less crowded (good).
Breakfast skillet was awesome — had it veggie plus green chili — gc was great. Prices for beer are reasonable and good selection (even have that epic 3% IPA silliness if you aren’t used to 5000 elevation).

cheese enchilada dish arrived cold with congealed, not melted, cheese. chips and salsa great. The manager seems conscientious, yet some staff not great.

Headed to Mexico this morning, Isla Mujeres specifically. Thought I would get a head start on the food there, or as close as you can get in in an airport.
A solid 9 on the chilaquiles, eggs were eggs, beans had good flavor but came out almost cold, chopped onions and cilantro really made the chilaquiles.
Relatively cheap breakfast for an airport, looking forward to the same thing in Mexico, for half the price.
Great service by the way, I opened the place up at 6 am so there were plenty servers available.

Had a decent layover. Actually wanted to sit down and eat. This place was great. It was early but I had been up for hours. They were serving breakfast but the whole menu was open. The waitress recommended a coin margarita. Fresh squeezed lime juice. It was perfect. I ordered the carne Asada enchiladas. Large portion size. I think was more shredded beef than steak but it was delicious either way. Just a heads up, a little spicy. But manageable. I’m certainly not gonna fly back just to eat here but anytime I layover in CO, I’ll def come here.

This is a great quick spot for those of us that refuse to eat at a typical fast food spot.
Arrived at 12:14pm with a boarding time of 12:35pm. It took a few minutes for the waitress to come, but she made up for it. She arrived with water in hand and asked what time I needed to get out. My food was out in 7mins. She even brought it in a to go box in case I wasn’t able to finish in time.
The guacamole was not amazing, but sufficient. The chicken burrito was quite good, albeit messy. It was smothered in their pork green chili and topped with a creamy sauce.

I ate at Mesa Verde before leaving Denver to fly home. The restaurant is kind of hidden, but it is a gem! The customer service here was great!
I tried a flight of whiskey for (three tastes) for $ 15 and had the carnitas tacos for $ 10.25. I always enjoy trying various drinks/​food, so I asked for the waiter’s top three whiskeys and he did not disappoint! They were all very good and each one was unique. Now mixing this with tacos before a flight probably wasn’t the best idea, but they kept refilling my water so it worked out! Haha
The carnitas tacos were very small. The meal came with three of them, rice and black beans (spicy!). It didn’t quite fill me up all the way, but I still enjoyed the tacos a lot. Next time I am in Denver I think I will try something else on the menu, but if you are looking for something light — this is a great option!
Mesa Verde also had a full bar and a great selection of wine too. I really enjoyed my experience here and have no critiques.

Pretty good for an airport restaurant. I had the chicken tacos, which comes with three small tacos — not great if you are starving, but was perfect for what I wanted. Were they the best most authentic tacos ever? No, but they were tasty and hit the spot.
Service left something to be desired — we asked for cream for coffee 3 to 4 times to multiple different people and by the time it came out we were done eating. It also took forever to get our bill and I had to bring it up to the waiter because he never came back to get it. Given that this is an airport and people are trying to make flights, I would expect a bit more efficient service.

Very good food for an airport. I loved the carne Asada enchiladas. The beans were way too salty and I had to beg for a refill on my water. I would come back the next time I am in Denver. Service was a bit slow which is troublesome for an airport restaurant.

This is by far the best restaurant option in the entire DEN International Airport. After 2 years off bad bar food at the airport, I finally ran into this gem. If you are looking for great food, service and drinks, but don’t want to pay the pretty penny at Elway’s, go here.

Slow service. Under staffed. Pretty messy. Dated interior.
At least my chicken enchiladas suizas were pretty good, if quite cool.
I would not recommend this terminal, let alone this restaurant.

Great food and good drinks. Comfortable, low key environment with local art on the walls in the restaurant side. My experience with service was great. Nathan did a wonderful job of getting us in and out within about 35 minutes.
They have a variety of food options, but we opted for the chips and salsa and the chicken quesadillas. The rojo salsa was fantastic. Perfect consistency and a great amount of heat. The quesadillas though they were different from what I am used to in Texas the meat was phenomenal and it was perfectly prepared.
They had a full bar, even a bloody mary bar. I had a margarita that was shaken to perfection. It had the right combo of sweetness and tang.

Mesa Verde is a great place to relax, eat fresh delicious Mexican food, and grab a cocktail preflight. I find myself gravitated towards this place every time I fly out of Denver. If I’m in a hurry I grab their Mesa Marg and the chips and guac which are to die for! The bartenders are very friendly and we’ve had some great conversations. I’ve also eaten here for a full meal and the carnitas burrito was delicious.
All in all this a great place to either grab a quick bite and a cocktail or to eat a full meal. Check it out on your next layover or departure in Denver!

Mesa Verde has long been a favorite stop in airports for a tasty meal. The last time I was here was returning from my interview in KS to Vegas thanks to Frontier Airlines. Since that was almost 2 years ago (and I remember having the ceviche), I decided to go back today when my flight out of Denver was delayed for a delicious lunch. I sat at the bar in front of a TV showing ESPNU, next to a nice guy who bragged about his daughter who was about to go to college.
I ordered the salsa flight (fresh chips with 3 salsas: tomatillo-​mild, pico-​mild, and ranchero-​spicy). I also ordered the Colorado wedge salad without bacon. I used to grab this salad to go from their express area and it was memorable! First it came out with bacon but the bartender quickly took it back and got me a fresh one.
The wedge has roasted corn, chopped hard boiled egg, diced fresh tomato, queso fresco, and ranch dressing. It is served on top of a bed of fried onions. It really is scrumptious for a salad (and obviously not too healthy). At any rate, it filled me up for the rest of the day and I did not need dinner.
This is a great spot to eat in Terminal A and also to watch sports. It is one floor above the food court/​shops/​gates so take the escalator up from there. If you are in a rush, there is an express ordering counter on the left side of the restaurant.