La Casa De Manuel — Restaurant in Denver

Not a fan! Got served chips n salsa. First sign was the bowl that the salsa was in looked like it was used before us. How would I know? Well, there was a red line above where the salsa had been poured up to before I dipped my first chip. Next, I asked what a 'Wet' burrito was & she said it's a smothered burrito. So I ordered it. When I got my order the burrito was smothered with chili AND A LOT WATER! Never ever had that kind of experience with a smothered beef burrito. I ate two bites then I had told the waitress that I didn't like it n she explained that's why it's called a Wet burrito. Had she mentioned the first time it was drained in WATER I wouldn't of ordered it. I would of been ok had I only paid for just our drinks and chips n salsa.... since I left the burrito on the table with only two bites into it. She didn't even offer a discount off. So I had to pay $6 bc I added cheese...

For the comment about the owner being their dad, and the "third wife and kids" and what not, it's been more than a few years. I have been going to this restaurant for decades with my family and we've only seen the owner with his family who still works and owns the restaurant.....if you were looking for your dad.... why didn't you look 6 decades ago? curious loyal customer here. Absolute gem however, this restaurant has been in the same location for years and still has that beautiful mexican indigenous spanish feel. Carnitas are a must, their smothered burritos are even better! you have to have old Colorado roots to...

Authenticity presented professionally! Was recently in Denver awaiting a tattoo appointment and walked around the corner right to Casa De Manuel!

We were immediately treated like family, the salsa was incredible, every entre option seemed better than the last! Settled on a large stuffed burrito, smothered in green chili sauce, and some barbacoa street tacos, I still have dreams about them!

Feel like staying low key? This it the perfect place!!! Family owned and run, they couldn't have...