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( 303-623-5321; 1543 Champa St; mains $7-13; 11am-9pm Mon-Sat; 6, 10, 32 RTD)
The basement
space can feel a bit like a distant uncle's dim basement until you make your way out to the
seating under the sunlit four-story atrium. The food leans toward cheese-laden Tex-Mex
platters with sides of free chips and pleasantly
picante
(spicy) salsa.
9th Door
SPANISH
$
( 303-292-2229;
www.theninthdoor.com
; 1808 Blake St; tapas $5-9; 4:30pm-2am Mon-Fri, 5:30pm-2am Sat;
; 1, 2, 12 RTD)
The decor is as juicy as the Spanish tapas at this hot Denver restaur-
ant. The ambience is intimate, with low lights, beaded glass chandeliers and booths you
can disappear into - great for groups, as they easily fit six. After dinner it becomes a pop-
ular lounge with live music.
Pizza Colore Express
ITALIAN
$
( 303-534-2111;
www.pizzeriacolore.com
; 1647 Court Pl; mains $7-10; 8am-3pm Mon-Fri; ; 12, 20,
16th St Shuttle)
Big portions of inexpensive pasta and wood-oven pizzas are served at this
casual Italian restaurant. The food is delicious (especially considering the price).
Illegal Pete's
MEXICAN
$
( 303-623-2169;
www.illegalpetes.com
;
1530 16th St; mains $5-7; 11am-10pm Sun-Wed, 11am-2:30am Thu-
Sat; Wazee St)
Around lunch, you'll queue to the door at Pete's, the best option for quick
Mexican on the 16th St Mall. With rock posters plastering the window, a worn plank floor
underfoot and inked-up staff behind the counter, the place has charm galore.
Food Court at Republic Plaza
FAST FOOD
$
( 303-534-5128; 370 17th St; mains $5-12; 10am-3pm Mon-Sat; ; Court Pl)
With chains big and
small and fast-food prices, this 16th St Mall food court is easy for families and rushed of-
fice jockeys. The nosh isn't limited to the frightening thrill of Chik-fil-A patties, either;
there are a few healthy options.
Little India
INDIAN
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