Fun fact: Avocados are so high in fat that they're nicknamed "butter pears." But is this good fat? Bad fat? Fat fat? We don't really care to learn the difference – this green fruit is too delicious to dwell on those details. In honor of Yelp's favorite Mexican import, this Weekly slices, grills, stuffs, and mashes up the Denver restaurant scene to find the ripest reviews this side of the border.
Bring on the 'mole 'mole! When only a dipping dish will do, head to Tamayo. According to Nick M, their guac "has the perfect amount of avocado and tomato, and the chips are served still warm from the oven." Melissa H is moved to tears by El Camino's version, which boasts a "satisfying kick" made even more tasty with a dash of "habanero salsa mixed in." That's hot! Callie B calls out the "chunky, homemade" guacamole at La Fogata, and self-professed guac-hater Greg H admits he's a fan of the tableside creation at Lola, made "right in front of your face."
What could be better than a deep fried avocado? Amy V craves the "out of this world" flash fried dish from The 9th Door, while Kate G doesn't feel bad about gobbling up fried avo wedges at The Cooler 'cause the restaurant is "within a short but hilly bike ride" from her house. Any excuse to inhale fryer grease, right? And finally, Dave T gives thumbs up for the "fried avocado with ghost pepper dip" at Stoney's Bar and Grill, which vanishes from your table before you know it!
Looking for a healthier way to get your green? Dig into the avo salad at Buchi Cafe Cubano, insists Angelique M. It's "simple in presentation but outstanding!" Keeping in the Cuban theme, Caitlyn F is a fan of the ensalada cubana at Cuba Cuba, starring "avocado, hearts of palm, red onions and tomatoes. So yummy!" Finally, at Sushi Sasa, Ken K noshes on our favorite low-carb food as part of the Diablo roll, composed of spicy tuna, avocado, and that special ingredient: "Magic."
posted: April 29, 2011
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