Coloradans are typically a pretty laid-back bunch. But if you want to spark a spirited debate, ask one where to find the city’s best green chile. For those of us weaned on green chile, it’s a hotly contested question. First off, there’s the spelling: chile or chili? Can the two be used…
Bars and pubs are the usual go-to for social interaction, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a nice cup of coffee — or, perhaps, a hot chocolate — and nibbling on a tasty pastry while passing the hours with friends or getting some work done. And while the idea of a local bistro might…
Although there is no shortage of tasty Mexican food options in Denver, finding a traditional Colombian dish like bandeja paisa involved a fair bit of research. Colombian food is pretty distinctive when you compare it to the other incredible flavors of Latin America. Unlike what you might typically…
National Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, commemorates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The celebration begins each year on Sept. 15, the anniversary of…
Founded in 1992, the Mexican Cultural Center (MCC) has two primary goals: to increase cultural diplomacy through the United States and Mexico and to uplift and elevate Mexican culture in Denver (and beyond). “We’re a small but mighty team,” says MCC Executive Director Rachel Garcia. Currently a team…
Located in a brightly painted building on Larimer Street in the heart of the River North Art District (RiNo), Raquelitas Tortillas is not your average tortilla manufacturer and retail tortilla store. It has deep roots in Denver and the historically Latino section of Larimer Street, dating back to…
Despite each country’s unique culture and differences, a commonly shared cornerstone of Hispanic and Latino cultures is the importance of family — and food. Everybody contributes and everybody eats. When Aurora resident Chef Lindita (and the owner of Lindita’s Salsa & Spice Company), was a child…
In 1972, Chicanos (Americans of Mexican ancestry) were required to take a remedial reading class in order to attend the University of Colorado Denver. Finding this requirement demeaning, university faculty member Rowena Rivera proposed something else entirely — she wanted to create an…
When the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) was founded in 1978, its purpose was simple: to create a place where Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists could display their art freely. “We weren’t allowed in galleries, or they didn’t want our type of art,” said CHAC’s Executive Director Brenda…
Museo de las Americas has been a cornerstone of the Art District on Santa Fe since it opened its doors in 1991. It’s the only museum in the region devoted exclusively to Latino culture. “For over 30 years, we've been working in this beautiful space to tell a different story,” says Cristina Del Hoyo…
