FOOD: Wild Taco brings something new and something wild to Cap Hill

WILD TACO IS BRINGING SOMETHING NEW AND SOMETHING WILD

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Wild Taco Restaurant 215 E. 7th Avenue Denver, CO 80203 Tel: (303) 856-7145

Wild Taco is a new casual, urban restaurant-bar-patio from the BWR Restaurant Group, that draws inspiration from the eclectic neighborhood of restaurants found on or around the soon to be all pedestrian-only street on E. 7th Street, between Grant Street and Sherman Street in Governor’s Park.

Designed to replicate the feel of a Mexican taquerias, Wild Taco offers up an array of fresh tacos, margaritas, and creative cocktails to allow patrons the leisure of enjoying both food and drink inside and outside, at the same time.

Co-owners Rico Aragon, Flor Aragon and Yoon Terry recently took over the previous home to “Tacos, Tequila, Whiskey” with the desire to implement design changes and freshen up the space for this entirely new concept. The team worked diligently to create a naturally fun interior and patio.

“This is another goal we had when I initially began my food truck business, then a stand alone Barbed Wire Reef restaurant followed by two food stalls at Edgewater Public Marketplace, Carnivore and Barbed Wire Reef,” said Rico, “and we were correct that Denver can support this and needs it, especially after so many great restaurants closed during the pandemic.”

With the location on E. 7th Street located close to so many new residential buildings and other new or thriving restaurants, Wild Taco offers a lounge and dining atmosphere ideally suited for this neighborhood.

These three experienced industry veterans have capitalized on their love of Mexican food with a twist, maximizing on its popularity and potential for the future.

Terry, originally from South Korea is well-known in Denver for working with great restaurateurs the likes of Frank Bonanno, Troy Guard and Josh Wolkon of Secret Sauce F&B, on multiple projects. The Aragon brother and sister team originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, have both the back and front of the house expertise creating the opportunity for maximum success and a steady flow of customers that want to experience the wildest tacos in Denver.

A modern influenced restaurant- bar-patio, where the traditions of Mexican cuisine meets the flavors of innovation with a menu reflecting dishes that focus on the simplicity of fine ingredients. Creating a perfect harmony of bold flavors, sophisticated textures and artful presentation with the familiarity of beloved tacos.

The menu features Korean-influenced flavors including beef bulgogi, Korean fried tofu, and even, vegan kimchi. On the Share menu, the poke nacho highlights ahi, fried wonton, scallion, jalapeño, pineapple, avocado, sesame seed, pickled red onion, cucumber, and chipotle aioli.

At Wild Taco, a full-sized custom wall mural from local artist A.Michel Velazquez welcomes guests. Authentic tin hearts in a variety of sizes, meticulously handmade by a family friend in Mexico adorn the bar area. Further towards the back, a trendy all rose stepand-repeat wall installation with Wild Taco’s tagline shines in neon: “Go Wild for a While.”

Co-owners: Rico Aragon, Yoon Terry, Flor Aragon