Camargo Tamales Restaurant

My mom used to take me to Camargo Tamales Restaurant when I was a kid. I don't remember if it was in the 70's or 80's when I first went. For me, Camargo's is nostalgic. The food is a good representation of old school DenMex (the kind which the city has hemorrhaged since gentrification). It is straight forward, legit, good food, and rates high for that. Camargo's is a hole in the wall place which has historically been mainly a take-out joint, and should be reviewed with that in mind. I say that because I see some reviewers having expectations which really don't apply. Camargo's is a Denver-in-the-know kind of place; it appeals to locals, and must be respected as such. I guess what I am trying to say is: Camargo's food is good quality, tasty, reliable, and represents DenMex well (with homemade tortillas which is a vulnerability of many local Mexican places). It is not, however, intended to be what it is not, like a sophisticated sit-down, service-oriented, other-region-of-Mexican-food, hipster place.

Absolutely fell in love with this place the second I saw the building. The service is phenomenal - genuinely friendly and so proud of the food they’re making. Everything is made in house. The tortillas are exquisite. The tamales are incredible. Finally the pork green chili is exceptional. I’ve been back into Detroit for a couple of weeks and can’t stop thinking about this place.

If I could rate it 0 I would horrible service and no flavor in breakfast burrito and we also got chillie in it and it tasted like something I could have just made at home also they don’t even roll it into a burrrito it’s like a taco super messy don’t recommend save your money and Go to a better spot not to mention it was 7.50 it wasent worth that

I been going here for years. yesterday I ordered 2 camargo special burritos (which I always get) hours later I'm vomiting, I have horrible diarrhea and bad stomach pain. I eneded up at the ER because it was Food Poising! I tired to call and let them know and of course they got defensive. Food contamination is serious! He stated "well I ate the food and I feel fine". for him not being empathetic towards the situation and say I'm lying is beyond me. Public health shall be paying them a visit soon!

As a Denver native, this may be the best burrito joint I’ve ever been to! Legit!

Best green chili with pork sauce I've ever had. It is unique and fantastic. The place is classic authentic Mexican joint, you'll think you're in Tijuana and all the food is excellent.
Don't pass up the GREEN CHILI with Pork! It's out of this world!

Very disappointed in this neighborhood spot. The service was terrible. The older lady at the counter was extremely rude and unhelpful. I ordered an enchilada, two smothered Beef & Bean burritos and two handheld bean and chicharrones burritos. It came to $52. I understand prices have gone up but $52 for four burritos is crazy. I asked for a receipt, a detailed receipt not just the credit card receipt and she was irritated but gave it to me and I found that they charged an additional $5.25 per burrito for chili and cheese. When we got home I opened my burrito (photo) the Beef & Bean smothered burritos were bean and potato and I picked at it then threw it away. The bean and chicharrones where also not edible. The chicharrones were large spongy, rubbery and not crispy at all. I could have eaten at Red Lobster For $52 and probably had friendly service. We will not return.

Staff are super friendly and they have the best breakfast burritos around. Their tortillas are thicker than most and they're super soft. For all you Denver newbies, take a chance on Carmago and you won't be disappointed. This place is as local as you can get.