Creative tacos, strong margaritas, and a lively Cherry Creek scene, with great happy hour value but inconsistent service and added surcharges to watch for.
Machete Tequila + Tacos delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality anchored by creative tacos and an impressive margarita program, but inconsistent execution on basics like seasoning and temperature prevents higher standing. Attentive service and a vibrant Cherry Creek patio add appeal, though occasional host issues and variable speed temper the experience. Recent management improvements suggest upward momentum, making it a reliable choice for modern Mexican in the area.
One caveat: Service inconsistency from hosts to servers; a few reports of rudeness