Argentinian in Denver

1319 22nd St. Central Denver

303-296-6710

The menu at this understated Argentine pizza joint lists forty types of pizza, each as unique as a snowflake, and not one bearing a single slice of pepperoni. Hearts of palm? Absolutely. Corn? You bet. The salty Crudo features prosciutto and sun-dried tomatoes; there are sliced oranges, pineapple and shredded coconut on the Tropical. And shredded hard-boiled egg adorns about half of the offerings: Apparently the Argentine people were the first to discover that hard-boiled egg (both whites and yolks) lends a weird, wonderful, almost nutty flavor to a slice. But this place doesn't just hew to its namesake; check out the empanadas, canastitas (open-faced empanadas), sandwiches and gelato -- and don't forget to wash it all down with a wine smoothie. Salud!

16 articles

Carne Argentina Street Food

258 Santa Fe Dr., Denver Golden Triangle/La Alma

720-510-3999

Argentinian, Best Of, Readers' Choice

Uncommon Argentinian sandwiches are the main draw at this Baker eatery, from lomitos (pork) and choripanes (sausage) to vacios (steak) and milanesas (breaded cutlet). Also notable: the crusty, crunchy wedge fries seasoned with a house spice blend that you can dip in tangy chimichurri for a true taste of Buenos Aires.

2 articles

Lazo Empanadas

1319 22nd Ave. Downtown Denver

303-296-6710

Argentinian

5 articles

Lazo Empanadas

303 16th St. Downtown Denver

Argentinian

Maria Empanada

2501 Dallas St. Aurora

720-484-5927

Argentinian, Bakery, Critics' Pick, Readers' Choice

What started out as little more than a cottage-industry bakery working out of a tiny Lakewood storefront in 2011 has evolved into an empanada mini-empire, thanks to the recipes and dedication of founder Lorena Cantarovici. In 2014, the chef moved her Argentinean cafe to a sunny corner on South Broadway, expanding her offerings and adding a liquor license to serve malbec from adorable penguin-shaped carafes called pinguinos. Since then, Maria Empanada has expanded to the Denver Tech Center and Stanley Marketplace, and even appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. But Denver diners didn’t need that national nod to fall in love with these half-moon pastries filled with savory meats and cheeses and baked to a golden brown.

2 articles

Maria Empanada

1700 Platte St., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

720-524-4972

Argentinian, Bakery, Critics' Pick, Readers' Choice

What started out as little more than a cottage-industry bakery working out of a tiny Lakewood storefront in 2011 has evolved into an empanada mini-empire, thanks to the recipes and dedication of founder Lorena Cantarovici. In 2014, the chef moved her Argentinean cafe to a sunny corner on South Broadway, expanding her offerings and adding a liquor license to serve malbec from adorable penguin-shaped carafes called pinguinos. Since then, Maria Empanada has expanded to the Denver Tech Center and Stanley Marketplace, and even appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. But Denver diners didn’t need that national nod to fall in love with these half-moon pastries filled with savory meats and cheeses and baked to a golden brown.

2 articles

Maria Empanada

1298 S. Broadway South Denver

303-934-2221

Argentinian, Bakery, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

What started as a cottage-industry bakery working out of a tiny Lakewood storefront in 2011 has evolved into an empanada mini-empire, thanks to the recipes and dedication of founder Lorena Cantarovici. In 2014, the chef moved her Argentinian cafe to a corner on South Broadway, expanding her offerings and adding a liquor license to serve Malbec from adorable penguin-shaped carafes called pinguinos. Since then, Maria Empanada has expanded to the Denver Tech Center and Stanley Marketplace, and even appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. But Denver diners didn’t need that national nod to fall in love with these half-moon pastries filled with savory meats and cheeses and baked to a golden brown.

28 articles

Rincon Argentino

2525 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder

303-442-4133

Argentinian, South American, Recommended

Christian Saber, a native of Buenos Aires and now chef-owner of Rincon Argentino in Boulder, was working in Breckenridge when he realized he'd fallen in love with more than Colorado powder: He met his future wife on the slopes, and when he later moved with her to her home town of Boulder, he realized there was a dearth of Argentine food there. And so in 2012, he opened a fast-casual spot that specializes in empanadas -- very good empanadas. "I came up with the empanadas because they're simple to take out and carry around, to go hiking with," he explains. "I believe in my business and the concept, but honestly I didn't think Boulder was going to love it so much." Oh, but Boulder does, and so does anyone else who finds their way to Rincon Argentino, which also offers sandwiches, salads, specials and a variety of sweets.

9 articles

Argentinian in Denver

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