Santiago's Denver

2023 Visit: Probably nearly a year after last visit and still give their food 5-⭐. What changed? No more dine-in area, although they do have this small patio. It's more a walk-in/walk-through (as opposed to drive-through) order/pick-up style now. Though this branch is far from where we live, we've always enjoyed dining here. Now, it'll take a minimum of 30 minutes to drive back home and enjoy the food, thus the 4-⭐. 2017 1st time visit. Good-sized servings.Had the Carne Asada, good but chili sauce served on the side in a small bowl. Would have it smothered next time. Hubby had the Tamale Dinner and gave it thumbs up. Got 6 tamales and green chili "to go" and regret not getting more. Wanted to try their breakfast burrito but at early p.m., they were already out. Location is nondescript and would have missed it had we not seen it weekend past. Parking is lacking vs customers getting to go and diners. Dining area is not enough and the time we were there, it was packed. Overall, really great food for the price. Service is excellent, an older lady who I believe is the matriarch/owner is hands-on and very solicitous of all customers. Gave it 4 stars only for the wait for a table to free up. Will bring our Igloo/ice cooler next time and get more variety to go. A must-try! Update : July 2017 Dropped by for take-out of their delicious tamales (beef), green chili and breakfast burrito which we missed out on when we last dined here. Unfortunately, learnt we were again out of luck with the burrito as was informed it's only available until 11am. We got the tamales and this time we got a dozen to-go. Really good!