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Find Aurora, Colorado Restaurants
From Aurora’s collection of more than 400 ethnic restaurants to a classic American diner featured on the Food Network, there’s an Aurora dining destination to satiate every craving. In the mood for Korean kimchi, or maybe naan and curry? Whether it’s sushi or a good old burger and fries, you’ll find it on Visit Aurora’s extensive Aurora, Colorado restaurant listings.
Restaurants marked with (**) represent entries that are in the YUM Guide , which was written by Rebecca Caro and produced by the City of Aurora and Visit Aurora. We did this in hopes that it serves as a resource to help you explore the many great ethnic and independent eateries in Aurora. Every effort was made to ensure that the information within is accurate. And, while we can't guarantee that, we would love to know if we missed your favorite spot or something listed has changed. So, if you have helpful feedback, please drop us a note at inquiries@visitaurora.com. Thanks and Bon Appétit!
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Addis Ababa of Colorado
Addis Ababa serves a menu of authentic Ethiopian classics, including dishes made with berbere—a thick paste made of paprika, ginger, garl...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethiopian
$ ($5-10)
African Grill & Bar
Osei Ford-Wuo and his wife Adwoa began by delivering West African food from a van, and in 2010 settled in their Peoria Street location, w...
District
Havana Corridor
African
$ ($5-10)
Ajuua Mexican Restaurant
Locally-owned chain Ajuua serves Mexican food for the American palate. While north-of-the-border favorites like build-your-own burritos,...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Ajuua Mexican Restaurant
Locally-owned chain Ajuua serves Mexican food for the American palate. While north-of-the-border favorites like build-your-own burritos,...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Al Bae Nae Korean Restaurant
If you want large portions at reasonable prices, this is the place. Though Al Bae Nae doesn’t feature many of the ‘typical’ dishes found...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$ ($5-10)
Aladdin Market
Aladdin specializes in Islamic goods, in particular Halal meats, but also specialties from Morocco and North Eastern African countries an...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
Apple Creek
Apple Creek is a restaurant like those so popular in generations past, serving your favorite American-style homemade classics like fried...
District
Havana Corridor
American
$ ($5-10)
Arash Middle Eastern Market
Arash, pronounced awe-RASH, is a Persian-operated grocer known for its rock-bottom prices on fresh produce and Mediterranean and Middle-E...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
$ ($5-10)
Armadillo Border Grill & Cantina
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Armando's
Stepping into Armando’s is like stepping into a neighborhood Italian joint in New York City’s Little Italy, with all your favorites on th...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Italian
$$ ($10-15)
Armando's
Stepping into Armando’s is like stepping into a neighborhood Italian joint in New York City’s Little Italy, with all your favorites on th...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Pizza
$$ ($10-15)
Armando's
Stepping into Armando’s is like stepping into a neighborhood Italian joint in New York City’s Little Italy, with all your favorites on th...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Caterers
Athenian Restaurant
Athenian’s décor—faux Greek columns, plants in urns, and Greek statuettes—may make you feel like an extra on the set of ‘My Big Fat Greek...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Greek
$$ ($10-15)
Ban Thai
When Sue of Siam changed hands, it also changed names, and revamped the menu, giving more choices in the Thai pantheon of flavor. Tom Kha...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Thai
$ ($5-10)
Bean Tree
The Bean Tree is a casual neighborhood coffee shop, with comfortable places to read and work, plenty of outlets, free wi-fi, and caffeina...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Coffee_House_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Bender's Brat Haus
Bender’s makes their sausages in house and fresh every day, without additives or preservatives. A favorite with service men and women sta...
District
Buckley District
German
$ ($5-10)
Bent Fork
The Bent Fork is a casual, yet perfect place for a celebratory meal, and offers a diverse menu of time-honored favorites and modern class...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
American
$$ ($10-15)
Bliss Cupcakes
After an afternoon of shopping at Southlands mall, there’s no better treat than a stop at this locally owned cupcake shop. Cupcakes at Bl...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Bakery_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
Blue Agave is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant offering just about everything you could want in a Mexican restaurant. Try t...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Brewery Bar IV
The original Brewery Bar’s home was in the Tivoli brewery (now part of the Auraria campus) and is now defunct, but the Lundstrom family h...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Brooks Smokehouse & Catering
Don’t be put off by the fact that Brooks is only open weekends (for now). If you’re looking for the real deal in soul-satisfying barbecue...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
BBQ
$$ ($10-15)
Cafe Paprika
Owner Chakib Marrakchi has been serving up the foods of his Moroccan homeland in the same location for almost 20 years, transporting dine...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Moroccan_Mediterranean
$$ ($10-15)
Cafe Sky
Located in the same shopping center as H-Mart, Café Sky is known for its quick service and inexpensive meals. Most of their lunches are u...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$ ($5-10)
Caldonia's BBQ
For 30 years, this roadhouse barbecue joint has been Aurora’s place to party. Daily drink specials, live music, Bike Night, Bikini Contes...
District
Havana Corridor
American
$$ ($10-15)
Carmine Lonardo's Italian Deli
Carmine Lonardo’s is a treasure trove of an Italian shopette— part deli, part butcher, part sandwich shop and part bakery. It brings the...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Deli_Meat_Shop
$$ ($10-15)
Carneceria Guadalajara
This authentic Mexican butcher shop (carneceria) specializes in the hard-to-find cuts called for in so many traditional recipes—tripe, sw...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Ethnic
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
Casa Vallarta offers an extensive menu of American style Mexican favorites, from burritos to enchiladas, chiles rellenos and combination...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Cedar Creek Pub
Cedar Creek Pub is a restaurant located in the 21 Fitzsimons luxury apartments in the new development with Children's Hospital and The Un...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
American
$ ($5-10)
Chef Liu's
Denver’s local alternative paper, Westword, named Chef Liu’s Denver’s Best Chinese Restaurant in 2011. With menu choices like Tofu-skin D...
District
Buckley District
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
China Jade
China Jade has been called Colorado’s best Chinese restaurant.The restaurant has two menus: a yellow paper menu of American-style Chinese...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Cinema Grill
Cinema Grill is ‘dinner and a movie’ on a whole new level—the theater runs current feature films, from the latest blockbusters to the new...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
American
$$ ($10-15)
Dad & Dudes Breweria
Dad Dudes has combined all the favorites of a neighborhood pizzeria, including a full menu of American classics, from their wings to sand...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
American
$$ ($10-15)
Dad & Dudes Breweria
Dad Dudes has combined all the favorites of a neighborhood pizzeria, including a full menu of American classics, from their wings to sand...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Pizza
$$ ($10-15)
Dad & Dudes Breweria
Dad Dudes has combined all the favorites of a neighborhood pizzeria, including a full menu of American classics, from their wings to sand...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Brewery_Pub
$$ ($10-15)
Dah Won Rice Cake
Dah Won Rice Cake is one shop among an eclectic mix including Paris Baguette, Japanese sushi house Katsu Sushi, Ethiopian Tana market, an...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$ ($5-10)
Daniel’s of Paris
Since 1992, Daniel’s has been bringing the flavors of Paris to the metro area with their decadent pastries and cakes. For special occasio...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Bakery_Cafe
$$ ($10-15)
Don Emilio's Mexican Restaurant
New to the Aurora Mexican scene, Don Emilio’s serves Tex-Mex and American style Mexican food. Live Mariachi and happy hour specials, plus...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Dora's Mexican Restaurant
Dora’s has a long standing history in Denver, and after spending years leasing the kitchen of the Blue Bonnet, they opened Dora’s in its...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Dozens
A metro-area favorite for more than 25 years, Dozens has been serving up fresh breakfasts and lunches with a local flare. Sit on the tree...
District
Havana Corridor
Breakfast
$ ($5-10)
Dragon Boat Restaurant
Serving an eclectic Pan-Asian mix of Sushi, American-style Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese favorites, from Crystal Rolls and Vietnamese Nood...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Dragon Boat Restaurant
Serving an eclectic Pan-Asian mix of Sushi, American-style Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese favorites, from Crystal Rolls and Vietnamese Nood...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Sushi_Bars
$$ ($10-15)
Dry Dock Brewing Company
When he opened Dry Dock in 2005, owner Kevin DeLange had already been brewing his own for years at the Brew Hut, his neighboring homebrew...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Brewery_Pub
$ ($5-10)
Dumitri's Family Restaurant
Dumitri’s is a cornerstone in the Aurora dining scene, and has been serving a menu of favorites in the same location for almost 20 years....
District
Havana Corridor
Breakfast
$ ($5-10)
Dumitri's Family Restaurant
Dumitri’s is a cornerstone in the Aurora dining scene, and has been serving a menu of favorites in the same location for almost 20 years....
District
Havana Corridor
American
$ ($5-10)
Dumitri's Family Restaurant
Dumitri’s is a cornerstone in the Aurora dining scene, and has been serving a menu of favorites in the same location for almost 20 years....
District
Havana Corridor
Greek
$ ($5-10)
Dumitri's Family Restaurant
Dumitri’s is a cornerstone in the Aurora dining scene, and has been serving a menu of favorites in the same location for almost 20 years....
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
E Mart
E Mart stocks Korean goods, but also those hard-to find ingredients from across Asia. The store has fresh produce, a butcher counter spec...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Ethnic
East African Restaurant
East African Restaurant specializes, naturally, in the specialties of East African countries, especially Somalia, and all dishes are Hala...
District
Havana Corridor
African
$ ($5-10)
East China Asian Cuisine
East China has been voted as having some of the metro area’s favorite Chinese take-out time and again, and the place hasn’t changed much...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Egg Roll King
As their name suggests, Egg Roll King East serves some of the city’s best egg rolls, but this area staple also serves a full menu of Thai...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Asian_Fusion
$$ ($10-15)
El Alamo Grande
This family-owned restaurant serves Mexican food during the week, but its real specialties come from its Peruvian menu, which is served o...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Peruvian
$$ ($10-15)
El Alamo Grande
This family-owned restaurant serves Mexican food during the week, but its real specialties come from its Peruvian menu, which is served o...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
El Camaron Loco
As its name suggests, the ‘Crazy Shrimp’ specializes in seafood. The fast-casual taqueria serves favorites from Mexico’s coastal beach to...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
El Costeno
Mexico City’s beloved street food, Tacos de Canasta, comes to Aurora at El Costeño. Tacos de Canasta, or literally, basket tacos, are sim...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
El Lucerito
El Lucerito has been serving up affordable American Mexican plates for years now, and regulars love their large home style combinations a...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
El Parralito
El Parralito serves familiar Tex-Mex style dishes–chiles rellenos, either soft or crispy, smothered in green chile, burritos packed with...
District
Buckley District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
El Patron
El Patron serves authentic Mexican food in their casual and comfortable newly remodeled location. Their menu includes everything from faj...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
El Pelicano
The fiesta at El Pelicano begins with ceviche, salsa and chips at your table, and their specialty is the seafood that coastal Mexico is s...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
El Pelicano
The fiesta at El Pelicano begins with ceviche, salsa and chips at your table, and their specialty is the seafood that coastal Mexico is s...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Seafood
$$ ($10-15)
Elite Deli Fruits & Vegetables
Owned by a family from Ukraine, Elite stocks delicacies from Russia and beyond, from sausage to spices to sauces (try the adjika, a Russi...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Ethnic
Emerald Isle Restaurant
Emerald Isle is a neighborhood bar that features American- Mexican food like chile rellenos and fajitas, along with typical bar fare—burg...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
American
$ ($5-10)
Emerald Isle Restaurant
Emerald Isle is a neighborhood bar that features American- Mexican food like chile rellenos and fajitas, along with typical bar fare—burg...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Bars
$ ($5-10)
Emil-Lene's Sirloin House
Emil-Lene’s is just as it was when it opened in 1957—this venerable Colorado institution is right out of the days when the West was wild....
District
Sports Park District
Steakhouse
$$$$($20+)
English Tea Cup
The English Tea Cup has been around since before the era of Charles and Diana, selling a selection of English goods—ranging from English...
District
Havana Corridor
British
$$ ($10-15)
English Tea Cup
The English Tea Cup has been around since before the era of Charles and Diana, selling a selection of English goods—ranging from English...
District
Havana Corridor
Tea Room
$$ ($10-15)
English Tea Cup
The English Tea Cup has been around since before the era of Charles and Diana, selling a selection of English goods—ranging from English...
District
Havana Corridor
Coffee_House_Cafe
$$ ($10-15)
Europa Grocery
Europa has a wide selection of Eastern European goods, specializing in delicacies from Poland and Russia– both red and black caviar, over...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Ethnic
Formosa Garden
Formosa Garden is a neighborhood restaurant serving traditional American-Chinese favorites. Diners can eat-in, call for delivery or take...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Chinese
$ ($5-10)
Fortune Kitchen
This neighborhood Chinese joint relies mostly on its delivery and takeout business, and only has a few tables for in-house dining. Howeve...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$ ($5-10)
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Moroccan_Mediterranean
$ ($5-10)
Golden Phoenix
Golden Phoenix has been a neighborhood staple for the past 20 years, serving a menu of both classic Chinese-American and Japanese favorit...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Japanese
$$ ($10-15)
Golden Phoenix
Golden Phoenix has been a neighborhood staple for the past 20 years, serving a menu of both classic Chinese-American and Japanese favorit...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Golden Saigon
Family-owned Golden Saigon is a fixture in Aurora’s restaurant scene, and regulars love their reasonable prices, and relaxing environment...
District
Havana Corridor
Vietnamese
$$ ($10-15)
Golden Wok Asian
The restaurant features an upscale décor including a large salt-water aquarium. Prompt, friendly service from the Wong family makes Golde...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Gomez Market
Gomez imports specialty items from Mexico, including dried peppers and spices, plus bakery items like tortillas, pan dulce, and bolillo.**
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Ice Cream Parlor_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Ice Cream Parlor_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Guadalajara
Guadalajara has been called Aurora’s best Mexican restaurant time after time by its fans, and we know why—their fast, friendly service, c...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Guadalajara Authentic Mexican Buffet
Lovers of Mexican food, your haven is Guadalajara Authentic Mexican Buffet. The buffet is a collection of bona fide south-of-the-border s...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Han Kang Korean Restaurant
Han Kang has won local awards year after year for its outstanding traditional Korean cuisine. Freshness is everything with Korean cooking...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$$ ($10-15)
Hana Sushi
Hana is known locally for its $1 per piece sushi happy hour, its clean, modern look, and its outstanding friendly service. Regulars will...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Japanese
$$ ($10-15)
Hana Sushi
Hana is known locally for its $1 per piece sushi happy hour, its clean, modern look, and its outstanding friendly service. Regulars will...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Sushi_Bars
$$ ($10-15)
Happy Teriyaki
Happy Teriyaki is a neighborhood fast-casual lunch-only restaurant serving Japanese and Korean fare. Lunch specials change daily, Monday...
District
Havana Corridor
Japanese
$ ($5-10)
Helga's German Restaurant and Deli
Diners at Helga’s get a taste of Deutschland at this German deli, market and restaurant. There are seven beers on tap to fill their Oktob...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
German
$$ ($10-15)
Helga's German Restaurant and Deli
Diners at Helga’s get a taste of Deutschland at this German deli, market and restaurant. There are seven beers on tap to fill their Oktob...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Deli
$ ($5-10)
Hessini Roots International Cafe
Located next to a Ghanaian market, Hessini Roots is owned by Nigerian immigrant Ifiok Etuk who came to the U.S. in 1987. Before opening h...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
African
$ ($5-10)
Hessini Roots International Cafe
Located next to a Ghanaian market, Hessini Roots is owned by Nigerian immigrant Ifiok Etuk who came to the U.S. in 1987. Before opening h...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Caterers
$ ($5-10)
H-Mart
Part of the Korean Hanareum mega-chain, this Asian grocer stocks everything from household goods like chopsticks, rice cookers and even b...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
Ifka Cafe
Ifka Cafe brings the cafe experience of Somalia to your doorstep. Try the sambusa (a fried pocket of meat or vegetables) or the bajiye (l...
District
Havana Corridor
African
$ ($5-10)
Jai Ho Indian Kitchen
A departure from the typical Northern-Indian menu, Jai Ho offers a fusion of both Northern and Southern-Indian specialties. You’ll find f...
District
Havana Corridor
Indian
$$ ($10-15)
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
One whiff of this Southern-style barbecue joint and you’ll know you’re in the right place. Jim ‘N Nick’s may be an Alabama import, but th...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
BBQ
$$ ($10-15)
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
One whiff of this Southern-style barbecue joint and you’ll know you’re in the right place. Jim ‘N Nick’s may be an Alabama import, but th...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Caterers
$$ ($10-15)
Johnny's Diner
A South Havana Street fixture, Johnny’s has been serving up blue-plate specials with generous helpings for years. Order the French Toast...
District
Havana Corridor
Diners
$ ($5-10)
Joy Asian Cuisine
Joy Asian Cuisine is a neighborhood American-Chinese restaurant, where meals can be eaten in house (you can watch the food being prepared...
District
Buckley District
Chinese
$ ($5-10)
Kim Ba Vietnamese
Ba Forde has been running this cornerstone in the Aurora restaurant scene for over 20 years now—and her staying power is a testament to t...
District
Havana Corridor
Vietnamese
$ ($5-10)
Korea House
This Korean barbecue hot spot has braziers built right into the table, so diners can grill their own meats as they please from the $18.95...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$$ ($10-15)
Krungthai Imports
Krungthai specializes in hard-to-find Asian ingredients, especially Thai, and seafood.**
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Ethnic
L & L Hawaiian Barbeque
L L is part of the Honolulu-based chain that brought the Hawaiian plate lunch—two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and a...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Hawaiian
$ ($5-10)
La Cascada
La Cascada serves the meaty, greasy tacos loved by late night revelers from neighboring Shepe’s Rincon. The truck has paneled lighting ne...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Food_Stands
$ ($5-10)
La Cascada
La Cascada serves the meaty, greasy tacos loved by late night revelers from neighboring Shepe’s Rincon. The truck has paneled lighting ne...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Food_Stands
$ ($5-10)
La Cascada
La Cascada serves the meaty, greasy tacos loved by late night revelers from neighboring Shepe’s Rincon. The truck has paneled lighting ne...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
La Creperie Cafe
La Creperie, as their name implies, serves everything inside that ubiquitous French pancake, the crepe. Their focus is on French-style cu...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Creperies_French
$$ ($10-15)
La Creperie Cafe
La Creperie, as their name implies, serves everything inside that ubiquitous French pancake, the crepe. Their focus is on French-style cu...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
French
$$ ($10-15)
La Cueva
The Nuñez family has been running this Aurora cornerstone since 1974, serving Mexican favorites like chiles rellenos, mole poblano, and s...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
La Guatemalteca
While the front of La Guatemalteca is dedicated to all types of goods from Guatemala and other parts of Central America, the cantina in t...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Latin
$ ($5-10)
La Morena Mexican Restaurant
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant
Starting in the morning, Las Hadas (which roughly translates as ‘the fairy tale’) begins serving breakfast, both American and Mexican sty...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Las Tortugas
Las Tortugas is a classic Mexican tortas shop—long stainless steel countertops peppered with napkin dispensers let you know you’re in for...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Latta's Bagels & Coffee
Seemingly endless combinations of bagels, cream cheese and even sandwiches abound at this family owned bagel and coffee shop. Top one of...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Coffee_House_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Little Wagon Steakhouse/La Pradera
Little Wagon Steakhouse is a bonafide, old-west style steakhouse, serving steak and potatoes. What Little Wagon is known for is importing...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Steakhouse
$$ ($10-15)
Los Farolitos
Westword voted the tomatillo salsa at Los Farolitos Best Green Chile in 2011, but theirs isn’t the southwestern style green chile many Co...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Los Toritos Restaurant
With two locations in Aurora, Los Toritos’ generous portions of classic Mexican fare—chimichangas, chiles rellenos, carnitas tacos, chick...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Los Toritos Restaurant
With two locations in Aurora, Los Toritos’ generous portions of classic Mexican fare—chimichangas, chiles rellenos, carnitas tacos, chick...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Lupita's
Lupita’s is an East Colfax fixture, run by Betty Ortiz and her family, serving southwestern-style Mexican food. If you’re hungry for over...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Maandeeq Restaurant & Café
Maandeeq is a meeting place for Somalian expats in search of the comfort foods of home. There’s no menu here—it changes daily according t...
District
Havana Corridor
African
$ ($5-10)
Mama Alvino's Pizzeria
This neighborhood pizza joint dishes out pizzas from personal size to extra large, and whether you order one of their combinations or bui...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Pizza
$ ($5-10)
Masalaa
Masalaa has racked up award after award over the years, and with their commitment to quality food and service, it’s easy to see why. This...
District
Havana Corridor
Indian
$$ ($10-15)
McCabe's
McCabe’s is an Irish pub complex. So, whether you want to have your stout served in a quiet wooden nook on a rainy night, enjoy the eveni...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Brewery_Pub
$$ ($10-15)
McCabe's
McCabe’s is an Irish pub complex. So, whether you want to have your stout served in a quiet wooden nook on a rainy night, enjoy the eveni...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Irish
$$ ($10-15)
McDonough’s Pub
McDonough’s is a family-owned bar featuring a menu of traditional bar fare—wings, burgers, and fries—but the draw is the daily Happy Hour...
District
Havana Corridor
Bars
$ ($5-10)
Meadow Hills Grill
Meadow Hills was a private country club when it opened in 1957, and both golfers and non-golfers alike will enjoy the old-style green wit...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
American
$ ($5-10)
Mi Pueblo Market
Join the crowded bustle of this taqueria and Mexican butcher produce shop and stock up on Latin produce like cactus paddles (and their fr...
District
Sports Park District
Ethnic
Midopa Market
Specializing in Korean and Japanese goods, this mom and pop grocery is the place to stock up on organic tofu, nori, soy sauce, and asian-...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
Mirage Restaurant and Nightclub
Mirage’s owner is an immigrant from Yerevan, Armenia, and he brings the hospitality and exotic feel of Russia to the metro area with Mira...
District
Havana Corridor
Russian
$$$ ($15-20)
Mt. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi
Southlands has its own hibachi house, where diners can sit at large community-style tables and have the hibachi chef prepare your shrimp,...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Japanese
$$ ($10-15)
Murphy Creek Tavern
For those looking to celebrate a special occasion Murphy Creek Tavern offers a picturesque prairie setting in our outdoor pavilion and co...
District
Murphy Creek District
$ ($5-10)
Neveria Las Chucheriaz
Stop into this Mexican ice cream parlor on a busy Sunday afternoon and join families enjoying the day and a variety of signature Mexican...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
New Orient
New Orient fuses the best of Vietnamese cooking—fresh, light flavors and delicate spices—with the flavors of the West. Their specialty is...
District
Havana Corridor
Vietnamese
$$ ($10-15)
Nile Ethiopian Cafe
Nile offers a menu of traditional Ethiopian food, and their vegetarian specialties are particularly worth a try. Their red lentil puree (...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethiopian
$$ ($10-15)
O Bok Korean Rice Cake Bakery
O Bok serves up Korean rice cakes, both savory and sweet, made fresh daily, with alternating varieties depending on the day.**
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$ ($5-10)
Panaderia Y Restaurant Sanchez
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Paradise Asian Cafe
Bobby Giang brings old-fashioned American-Chinese food to the Southlands area. Start with the dumplings and move on to favorites like the...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Pho 79
Pho 79 III isn’t heavy on atmosphere—think cement block warehouse—but its tables, some of them long and family style, are always packed....
District
Havana Corridor
Vietnamese
$ ($5-10)
Pho Duy II
Pho Duy II is part of the mini-empire of pho shops whose location on Federal is Denver’s oldest Vietnamese restaurant, and their menu is...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Vietnamese
$ ($5-10)
Pho-Yo
Frozen yogurt stand meets traditional Vietnamese noodle shop—and yet these contrasts of hot and cold, savory and sweet work in harmony at...
District
Havana Corridor
Vietnamese
$ ($5-10)
Pho-Yo
Frozen yogurt stand meets traditional Vietnamese noodle shop—and yet these contrasts of hot and cold, savory and sweet work in harmony at...
District
Havana Corridor
Ice Cream Parlor_Cafe
$ ($5-10)
Pho-Yo
Frozen yogurt stand meets traditional Vietnamese noodle shop—and yet these contrasts of hot and cold, savory and sweet work in harmony at...
District
Havana Corridor
Caterers
$ ($5-10)
Rancho Liborio
This Latin superstore’s motto is If they have it there, we have it here, a slogan they maintain by offering myriad of goods from across C...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Ethnic
Real de Minas Mexican Grill
Real de Minas’ bright menu photos display their pantheon of Colorado-style Mexican entrees, from chilaquiles and breakfast burritos to co...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Real de Minas Mexican Grill
Real de Minas’ bright menu photos display their pantheon of Colorado-style Mexican entrees, from chilaquiles and breakfast burritos to co...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Real de Minas Mexican Grill
Real de Minas’ bright menu photos display their pantheon of Colorado-style Mexican entrees, from chilaquiles and breakfast burritos to co...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Rosie's Diner
Hey there, Daddy-O, head to this authentic 1950s diner for a trip back to the era of poodle skirts and slicked back hair. Grab a seat at...
District
Havana Corridor
Diners
$ ($5-10)
Royal Hilltop
Tina and James Pachorek (owners of local mini-chain brew pubs Cheeky Monk) started Royal Hilltop in 2002 as Aurora’s first British Pub, b...
District
Buckley District
American
$ ($5-10)
Royal Hilltop
Tina and James Pachorek (owners of local mini-chain brew pubs Cheeky Monk) started Royal Hilltop in 2002 as Aurora’s first British Pub, b...
District
Buckley District
Bars
$ ($5-10)
Royal International Cuisine
Royal International is a café, serving some of the best Russian food in the state. Choose between a salmon or chicken shashlik (kebab in...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Russian
$$ ($10-15)
Rumbi Island Grill
Rumbi Island is an island-themed fast-casual joint, where the bars of reggae music and the feel of an island tiki bar can momentarily tak...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Hawaiian
$ ($5-10)
Saddle Rock Grill
Saddle Rock is one of Golf Digest’s Top 10 Courses, and also an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, so whether you’re in for a day of birdies...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
American
$ ($5-10)
Sam's No 3
Diner lovers will dig the chrome countertops and ’60s surrounds of one of the metro area’s best known breakfast joints. Award-winning bre...
District
Havana Corridor
As_Seen_On_TV
$$ ($10-15)
Sam's No 3
Diner lovers will dig the chrome countertops and ’60s surrounds of one of the metro area’s best known breakfast joints. Award-winning bre...
District
Havana Corridor
Diners
$$ ($10-15)
Sathvik Foods
Sathvik is a family-run grocer stocking items from India and Pakistan, including a diverse selection of spices, ghee, frozen goods, and s...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethnic
Selam Ethiopian Restaurant
For great Ethiopian food, visit Selam Ethiopian Restaurant. This Ethiopian restaurant offers a wide range of authentic Ethiopian dishes a...
District
Havana Corridor
Ethiopian
$$ ($10-15)
Senor Miguel's New Mexican
Senor Miguel’s brings you a taste of New Mexico right here in the metro area. Owner Mike Morales and his family are local purveyors of gr...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Senor Ric's
Family-owned Señor Ric’s has been a staple in Aurora since the mid-1980s, serving affordable American-Mexican favorites like fajitas, rel...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Seoul BBQ
This upscale Korean barbecue restaurant provides a peaceful escape from the daily grind. The award-winning Seoul BBQ serves some of the m...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$$ ($10-15)
Shinjuku Japanese Steakhouse
Hibachi fans will enjoy the variety offered at Shinjuku, where diners sit at communal tables. Trained chefs prepare the meal with flair o...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Japanese
$$ ($10-15)
Shinjuku Japanese Steakhouse
Hibachi fans will enjoy the variety offered at Shinjuku, where diners sit at communal tables. Trained chefs prepare the meal with flair o...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Sushi_Bars
$$ ($10-15)
Silla Restaurant
Silla’s location is unassuming, and their clientele has been faithfully filling booths at this Korean barbecue restaurant for more than 1...
District
Havana Corridor
Korean
$$ ($10-15)
Solomon’s Grocery & European Deli
Solomon Gurzhiev and family hail from Uzbekistan, and bring the flavors of their native land to their Russian-Jewish deli, where they sel...
District
Havana Corridor
Russian
$ ($5-10)
Sonoda's Sushi
Sonoda’s sushi is renowned in the metro area, and they’ve been offering classic sushi and Japanese fare since they opened over 15 years a...
District
Havana Corridor
Sushi_Bars
$$ ($10-15)
Sonoda's Sushi
Sonoda’s sushi is renowned in the metro area, and they’ve been offering classic sushi and Japanese fare since they opened over 15 years a...
District
Havana Corridor
Seafood
$$ ($10-15)
Sonoda's Sushi
Sonoda’s sushi is renowned in the metro area, and they’ve been offering classic sushi and Japanese fare since they opened over 15 years a...
District
Havana Corridor
Japanese
$$ ($10-15)
Stampede
The Stampede has been boot scootin’ since 1992. This country bar and dance hall offers pool, beer and its Mesquite Grill menu upstairs, w...
District
Havana Corridor
Bars
$$ ($10-15)
Star of India
Star of India is an Afghan/Indian, mom-and-pop restaurant, owned and operated by Gar Gill and his parents, Kapoor and Gurmukh. The restau...
District
Havana Corridor
Indian
$$ ($10-15)
Summit Steakhouse
The Summit is the place where Aurorans go for a special steak or seafood dinner by candlelight. Their menu features classic steakhouse fa...
District
Havana Corridor
Steakhouse
$$$ ($15-20)
SunBurst Grill
SunBurst Grill is Colorado’s only Filipino restaurant, and whether you’re discovering Filipino cuisine for the first time or relishing in...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Filipino
$ ($5-10)
Super Express
Something akin to a Mexican convenience store, Super Express serves breakfast and lunch burritos and, on weekends, pan dulce and menudo....
District
Sports Park District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Sushi Katsu
Get to Sushi Katsu early if you want to get a table—their all you can eat sushi for $24.95 draws quite a crowd. Order as many pieces as y...
District
Havana Corridor
Sushi_Bars
$$ ($10-15)
T & T Hawaiian Barbeque
T T is a favorite spot among Hawaiians and haoles to fill up on their favorite Hawaiian plate lunches. Try the Moco Loco, which features...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Hawaiian
$ ($5-10)
Tacos Y Salsas
A no-frills taco bar serving some of the metro area’s most traditional Mexican flavors, from tacos al pastor (pork marinated and roasted...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Tacos Y Salsas
A no-frills taco bar serving some of the metro area’s most traditional Mexican flavors, from tacos al pastor (pork marinated and roasted...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$ ($5-10)
Tao Tao Noodle Bar
Fans of the former Greenwood Village gem Chopsticks China Bistro will love chef David Lee’s latest incarnation, Tao Tao Noodle Bar. Servi...
District
Havana Corridor
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Tao Tao Noodle Bar
Fans of the former Greenwood Village gem Chopsticks China Bistro will love chef David Lee’s latest incarnation, Tao Tao Noodle Bar. Servi...
District
Havana Corridor
Taiwanese
$$ ($10-15)
Taste of Saigon
Taste of Saigon is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant, with a charming, clean space. They offer healthy and fresh favorites like spring...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Taiwanese
$ ($5-10)
Tasty Kabob
Tasty Kabob is a no-frills, family owned operation, but it serves some of the metro area’s best Middle Eastern grub. Try their Beef Shawa...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Moroccan_Mediterranean
$ ($5-10)
Tasty Kabob
Tasty Kabob is a no-frills, family owned operation, but it serves some of the metro area’s best Middle Eastern grub. Try their Beef Shawa...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Middle_Eastern
$ ($5-10)
Tea Station Chinese Cuisine
While Tea Station serves a full menu of American-Chinese faves from wonton soup to lo mein, Fried Rice and everything in between (lunch p...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$ ($5-10)
Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant
As its name might imply, Tequila’s serves tequila, and a lot of it. The restaurant and bar brings the beach party from the shores of Mexi...
District
Havana Corridor
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Teremok Russian Crepe Cafe
Teremok, in Russian, means ‘cozy, rustic cabin’, the feeling the restaurant strives for when serving the classic comfort food of the form...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Russian
$ ($5-10)
Teremok Russian Crepe Cafe
Teremok, in Russian, means ‘cozy, rustic cabin’, the feeling the restaurant strives for when serving the classic comfort food of the form...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Creperies_French
$ ($5-10)
Thai Flavor
Thai Flavor is a true gem in the metro area—a favorite among local food critics and non-critics alike. Voted Best Thai Restaurant of 2011...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Thai
$ ($5-10)
Thai Garden
This former Thai Basil location was taken over by an independent owner, and serves up nearly the same simple Thai standards as Thai Basil...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Thai
$$ ($10-15)
Thai Landing
Fresh and made to order curries, noodles and authentic Thai dishes that can be customized mild, medium, or hot. Order any of their classi...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Thai
$ ($5-10)
Thai Street Food
Utumporn Killoran makes some of the best food in the metro area, hands down, which she slings from her food cart on 16th St. mall Monday...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Thai
$ ($5-10)
The Bent Noodle
The Bent Noodle, a family owned neighborhood Italian restaurant that’s been an Aurora staple for years, offers classics like fettuccini a...
District
Havana Corridor
Italian
$$ ($10-15)
The Bent Noodle
The Bent Noodle, a family owned neighborhood Italian restaurant that’s been an Aurora staple for years, offers classics like fettuccini a...
District
Havana Corridor
Caterers
$$ ($10-15)
The Brew Hut
Open since 1997, the Brew Hut is a homebrewer’s haven—in part because of its convenient locale next door to its sister store, the award-w...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Brewery_Pub
$$ ($10-15)
The Movie Tavern
The Movie Tavern features stadium seating (including their posh leather executive rockers) with restaurant and bar service to table tops...
District
Buckley District
American
$$ ($10-15)
The Rock Restaurant & Bar
Grab a seat on the patio for the outstanding view, or stay inside to watch sports. This relaxed space in the Southlands area offers a vas...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
American
$$ ($10-15)
The Rock Restaurant & Bar
Grab a seat on the patio for the outstanding view, or stay inside to watch sports. This relaxed space in the Southlands area offers a vas...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Bars
$$ ($10-15)
The Wine Experience Cafe & World Cellar
The Wine Experience is a unique take on dining—it combines eating and wine education. The menu, served in their contemporary dining room,...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Wine_&_Spirits
$$$$($20+)
Tin Cup Bar & Grill
Tin Cup is on the Aurora Hills golf course, and their pub-like atmosphere is the perfect place to relax after hitting some balls on the d...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Titi's
In a surprisingly elegant setting, Titi’s features a fusion of Mexican, South/Central American and Caribbean foods, serving breakfast and...
District
Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Mexican_Southwestern
$$ ($10-15)
Tsai Shen Gardens
At Tsai Shen, Sesame Chicken, Mongolian Triple Delight (beef, chicken and shrimp in a savory/sweet sauce) and all your favorite Chinese d...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Wan's Mandarin House
Wan’s Mandarin House is a neighborhood Chinese eatery that features all your traditional favorites, and they’ve been serving them at thei...
District
Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Chinese
$$ ($10-15)
Wholly Cannoli Cafe
Wholly Cannoli serves homemade pizza, pasta and pastries, including calzones, cheesecakes, and of course, cannoli. Favorites include the...
District
Fairgrounds/Southlands District
Italian
$ ($5-10)
Ya Ting Asian Cuisine
Ya Ting’s owner, Peter Liang, has been cooking up Chinese favorites for 25 years in places like New York and Atlantic City, and has broug...
District
I-225/City Center Corridor
Chinese
$$$ ($15-20)
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