Brewery Bar II

 

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Dave B.

Denver, CO

I have been eating at the Brew Bar since 1980.
I always order the "crispy chile relleno with [hot] green". No red or Christmas or mild for me.
One plate of this and two Tiny beers and I am a happy boy.
The best part about the Brew Bar is that nothing (other than the disappearance of tobacco smoke) has changed in 28 years.
Many years ago I went there for lunch with a large group and then stayed through the afternoon talking with a co-worker and watching the ladies sort the beans. Dinner was especially enjoyable that night. Two meals in a row at the Brew Bar.

I want to emphasize that my review is about the Brewery Bar II on South Kalamath. I would never even consider eating at the other BBs.

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Jim S.

Indialantic, FL

Once a completely unknown Mexican 'Hole-in-the-Wall" joint spun out of the BBI, run by the same family, the word is seeping out that this is a good place to eat and/or hangout. One hopes that its growing notoriety does not produce the same negatives incurred by other previously unknown restaurants that made some "Best Of" list only to be overrun with crowds.

BBII's probably the best known for its excellent green chili, seasoned to order and thick with meaty pork chunks, then served with cold draught beers. Try a "The Tiny" for lunch sometime and see if you get back to work the same day!.

Since the tortillas are fresh at BBII my favourite meal is a beef and bean burrito topped with their green chili. The frijoles are made fresh as well to serve as an excellent side dish. Somehow the rice is subpar but then again every place has a dish that does not seem to work.

Incidentally, their red chili is excellent as well and a good option when seeking a change from yet another green chili day in Denver.

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knighthawk j.

Denver, CO

Damn good! We hit this place up for lunch basically because people say this is the place to go in Denver for the Green Chili. They are right BBII's Green Chili is Tops. Just a heads up lunch goers, we got there on a Thursday at 11:45am and the place was already packed and by 12:45 it was clearing out. I was quite surprised for a place slightly off the path but hell, I know why. The Beef burrito smothered in Hot (5.25) was just hot enough. I've had much hotter (Santiagos) but this had the perfect balance between heat and flavor. As others have stated the GC is thinner but it does contain lots of chilis and huge chunks of Pork. I demolished the thing pretty quickly.  As we were entering a guy leaving said the relenos were divine. I'll have to try that next time.

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Jessica H.

Denver, CO

Brewery Bar II. I'm not sure where I is? But I like this joint. Food, well, just ok. Anywhere serving tostitos out of a bag is not real mexican food, mmmmmkay? The food is descent. The relleno is pretty good. Bers are cold and the regulars pretty much rule.

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Michelle C.

Parker, CO

I love real Mexican food as I have said in other reviews.  I think the Brewery Bar has great green chile.  You can actually order it in hot or mild!  I also love the size of their combo plates.  A certain boy I know and I always get number 10 and split it.  Trust me when you can split a combo plate with a guy and both of you are full...you're doing good!  They actually have a few locations around town besides the downtown location including a spot by Park Meadows mall and on the corner of Parker and Arapahoe Road.  I'm sure the food and service will vary from spot to spot but I have never had a bad experience in any of there locations.  I have had graduation and birthday celebrations there with large numbers of people and I have always received the best service.

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Tina F.

Denver, CO

Despite being highly rated by almost every local magazine and newspaper for its green chile (and most recently the people's choice in 5280), I'm not a huge fan. It's good, but there's better green chile out there. It's more like New Mexican green chile, which is a lot thinner.

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