Bellota opens in Boulder with upscale Mexican food
The restaurant: Bellota, 4580 Broadway, Boulder 720-708-4150 bellotadenver.com.
About: Bellota (“acorn” in Spanish) is a Mexican cafe from the workforce at the rear of Boulder dining places Oak at Fourteenth and Corrida. Its to start with area is at The Resource in Denver.
What’s on the menu: “Lively interpretations of regional dishes deeply rooted in custom and authenticity with a menu that performs up northern Mexican flavors and substances with personal this means by way of heritage recipes passed down through generations,” according to the cafe. The a-la-carte menu features a huge assortment of tacos, hen enchiladas, cochinita pibil, chile rellenos, pork tummy with mole sauce, and housemade salsas The bar plan consists of tequila and mezcal cocktails, margaritas, wine, beers from Ska Brewing.
Who’s cooking: James Beard award semifinalist Manuel “Manny” Barella is government chef and companion. Born and elevated in Monterrey, Mexico, he beforehand worked at Frasca in Boulder, Uchi in Denver and Michelin-starred dining places in Napa Valley. He opened the initial Bellota in 2020.
Far more: The 2,900-sq.-foot cafe seats 100 (like the patio) and is “vibrant with shiny colours and décor made to evoke Chef Manny’s native nation,” in accordance to a statement.
Opened: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver meals and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
