This Denver restaurant thinks tacos should never cost more than $5

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).

The key ingredient to a perfect street taco: simplicity. You don’t need to pile on a bunch of toppings, which ultimately end up masking the flavor of the grilled or braised meat. Taco aficionados, especially Mexico City native Hugo Santana, know that authenticity shines brighter than modern-day frills.

Sitting on Alameda Avenue, La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas, a bright orange hut with only a flailing banner featuring images of tacos for a sign, churns out some of my favorite street tacos. Plenty of other Denverites agree: It was in the top 16 of our 2022 taco Ma...