Benny's Restaurant & Cantina

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301 East 7th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203

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1 (303) 894-0788
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Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina - Denver, CO
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Best

I had my car towed at that parking lot on May 5, 2011 going to celebrate cinco de mayo @ Benny's, I got these really mean people that i had to deal with by the name mile hi towing...

Worst

The food never was (and still isn't) good.

User review by susannaspear 6/9/2005

The food is amazing, the service is fast and price is very affordable for the quantity! more
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what's the fuss? 5/4/2005

food was bland and service was poor....I don't understand why it is so popular. Pros: location Cons: service, food, noise more
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They love all kind of clientele 3/28/2005

They treat gay, lesbian and bisexual community very good! I love the gay bartenders Justin and Rick. more
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Fun every time! 12/12/2004

Benny's is a such a fun place! Located in a great area, they serve great marg's, affordable food and provide a fun atmoshpere! I love that it is non smoking now too! Pros: Cost, Margaritas, Free parking more
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Not homecooking, but its good 1/15/2004

I have been to many of the well known and not so well known mexican restaurrants in Denver. From Benny's to Chubby's to Santiago's. But my one of my favorites have always been Benny's in fact. Some of my family dinners have been there. Which is about 75 plus people. It's not like my grandparents or little cousin's homecooking, but its great food. Pros: Inexpensive, Near best food mex Cons: Crowed at times, on and off service more
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definitely a Cantina 12/29/2003

Definitely not Juans, Jose, or Juanita's Cantina. It definitely is Chris's, Mark's, Lance, and Benny's Cantina. I'd rate this place a 9.0, only if you your rating it based upon that its a good place for people living in downtown Denver looking for a Mexican themed place to drink. It also ranks a 9.0 if your looking for an Americanized bar/pub style place that places food second to last. Pros: drinking, more drinking, a lot of drinking Cons: the food more
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Americanized Mexican Food 12/20/2003

I don't consider this food to be very authentic Mexican. It is good and usually large portions. It's what most Americans think of as Mexican food and for its genre I think it's got to be about the best Americanized Mexican food in town. You could do alot worse e.g. Blue Bonnet. Pros: Service usually quick, ample parking, food Cons: Not real authentic, long lines at peak hr more
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FAKERS! 9/18/2003

You people dont know what real mexican foood is, even if it was to save your life. Do you know what an Enchilada really is? Not a bunch of sauce slathered onto a rolled up burrito. My goodness, get a CLUE! Bennys is perhaps the worst one of all, over rated and deceiving. This food is just plain ol' comida gringo. There never was ketchup in ANY real Mexican rice ok? OK. more
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Great Food! Great Happy Hour! 9/8/2003

Terrific Place after a game at Invesco or for a Hangover Brunch! Also a great find for Happy Hour. The food is the real deal! Pros: location, food, drink specials more
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'bout time! 5/2/2003

Bennys! When I go to a Mexican restaurant, for the first time, I always order a simple bean burrito smother in green chili. If the place cannot deliver on that then they never see me again. Bennys did this so good that I had a thought time graduating to other good fare. I look at consistency over time. Many restaurants are good at first only to fall off the table in subsequent visits. Bennys stays true. Over the past years I have never, repeat, NEVER received a bad meal. Yes, I realize what Im saying. Never. Also to be considered is the extensive range of the menu. I have stuck my neck out and recommended Bennys many time to guest form out of town. Bennys always delivered. My current favorite: The Carnitas Ahhh! Pros: Tasty, Reasonable, Pretty Quick Cons: Tough parking!, nada, nada more
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Worst Mexican Food in Denver 4/28/2003

If you like bland, tasteless Mexican Food, stale chips, and poor service then Benny's is the place for you. I've had the misfortune of eating here 3 times and each time the food has gotten worse. The green chilie has no flavor and the quality of the food leaves me wondering if they are using generic Safeway brand refried beans, gaucamole, etc. I am always amazed that such a bad restaraunt is so crowded. I would prefer to eat at Taco Bell. more
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Huge and Sloppy Burritos Reign Supreme! 2/10/2003

Awesome and huge 'Sloppy Burritos!' Fast service. Casual atmosphere. Excellent Margaritas. The best salsa and chips I've ever had. If I could eat here everyday, I would. I've never have to wait to sit down. They give you huge portions of food for a minimal cost. Parking is sometimes difficult, but worth the trouble. Pros: Inexpensive, Large Portions, Fast Service more
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The Best in Denver 2/1/2003

This place is awesome, my husband and I live in Colorado Springs, and we drive to Denver just to eat at Benny's. We recommend it to everyone! Cons: Looks of restaurant more
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Yummy 1/17/2003

Benny's is just a great, casual place to be to enjoy the one(s) you're with. Fabulous margaritas and excellent grilled chicken tacos! Complaints about long lines on the weekend? Hello!!?? Doesn't that tell you something about the place? duh. Slow down and enjoy life! Pros: Inexpensive, Service, Tasty more
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I'll Keep Looking 12/23/2002

Someone please tell me where I can get a home-made taco shell. Is it too much to ask? I have not found a restraunt in the Denver area that serves authentic Mexican food. HELP!!!!!!!! Tacos- Bad (Pre-made shells; cal-can meat) Enchilladas- No bad Beans- Good Rice- Pass on it Chili Rellenos- Very good more
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Yummy Mexican! 11/26/2002

This restaurant is loud, busy and full of life. The food is delicious! My friends and I have tried other mexican restaurants- many that made the 'best of' list, but Benny's is definitely #1! Great green chile, burritos, enchiladas, etcs. You will probably have a wait when you get there, but it's worth it! Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food! Cons: Parking, Wait more
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The best margaritas 11/15/2002

Benny's has the best Margaritas and wonderful burritos. The chips and salsa alone will hook you. more
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yummy in my tummy 11/13/2002

Don't expect glamour or elegance when you dine at Bennys, because its a dive....but thats what makes it great. The food is unreal, and the margeritas are a great afterwork drink. The turn over is pretty fast, so you're not left waiting for too long. Try the smothered burrito...and don't forget the queso. This is also a great place to nurse a sunday morning hangover. Theres nothing like chatting about all the stupid things you did the night before while filling your stomach with good mexican food. more
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Best Smothered Burrito Ever! 10/7/2002

We go to Benny's at least once a week. They have the best Smothered Burrito's (#8, Ground Beef only please.) Good eats and great margaritas. Pros: Reasonable, Good Parking, Fast Service Cons: Seating more
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Close to home-made 10/3/2002

I really enjoy going to Benny's. The food is probably one of the closest to home-made in Denver. The crispy chili rellenos are my favorite. The green chili is the right spice as well as the chips and salsa. The service I have had over the years has varied. The food is always done well, and fast. But the servers can always make it a bad experience. Checking on drinks and whether the food is good or not won't hurt the server or the customer. Pros: good food Cons: servers not attentive more
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  • Benny's Restaurant & Cantina is an Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar, located off East 7th Avenue and Grant Street, in the Capitol Hill District of Denver, Colorado. Benny's is a well known spot by the locals and has received many awards from some of Denver's top publications. Enjoy the year round patio, traditional tacos, burritos, fajitas, tostados, enchiladas, margaritas and more, at Benny's!

Editorial

  • In Short
    There's always a crowd at this loud, lively spot. Waits are short, though, with three large rooms and an enclosed patio available. Swift service gets guests in and out; sometimes...

  • 12/9/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: monday: 11:00AM-09:00PM, tuesday: 11:00AM-09:00PM, wednesday: 11:00AM-09:00PM, thursday: 11:00AM-09:00PM, friday: 11:00AM-10:00PM, saturday: 09:00AM-10:00PM, sunday: 09:00AM-09:00PM
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