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10 Outstanding Restaurants Near Denver International Airport

Pho 92 DIA
Coriander Flavors of India Restaurant
Moonlight Diner & Bar
Pupusas Paradise
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
DiCicco's
Denver Chophouse and Brew
orange chicken and rice from pho 92
Pho 92 DIA
chicken wings with vegetables and rice from coriander flavors of India restaurant in Denver
Coriander Flavors of India Restaurant
cheese quesadilla, eggs, bbq meat from moonlight diner and bar
Moonlight Diner & Bar
a traditional dish from el salvador
Pupusas Paradise
mexican dishes from garibaldi mexican restaurant
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
spaghetti with red meat sauce from diCiccos
DiCicco's
salmon dinner from denver chophouse and brew
Denver Chophouse and Brew

There are many different types of restaurants near Denver International Airport when you need to grab a quick bite before you head out of the city or right after you arrive. Travel can make you hungry, so we wanted to help you out and show you some of the tasty restaurants to check out once you land in Denver or before you fly out of Denver International Airport! 

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Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta

16221 E 40th Ave C, Denver, CO 80239

If you’re looking for that NY-style pizza that everyone loves, Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta is your spot. They have a great selection of pizza, both by the slice or by the pie, pasta, and, of course, some sweet treats to round it out. They are passionate about their pizza, and it shows in everything they do. 


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Coriander

4968 Tower Rd, Denver, Co 80249

Coriander Flavors of India serves a variety of flavorful authentic Indian dishes in an upscale atmosphere with a spacious dining layout. They have a variety of curry dishes, vindaloo, kebobs, and dishes cooked in the tandoori. Dishes are made with chicken, lamb, seafood, or vegetables served to order. You will find a wide selection of vegetarian dishes as well here. Grab a post-flight drink from their full-service bar like beer, wine, cocktails, or soft drinks.


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DiCicco’s

67th and Tower Road 6701 Tower Road Denver, CO 80249
(303) 574-1956

DiCiccio’s Restaurant was founded in 1956 by the DiCiccio family, who makes bread, pasta, and Italian entrees from scratch. The restaurant today has many locations but this is the first one in Colorado. It is an upscale, white tablecloth restaurant with a full-service expanded bar. They specialize in pasta dishes with amazing sauces and chicken, veal, and steak specialties. Other options include soup, sandwiches, appetizers, and classic Italian desserts.

Denver Chophouse and Brew

1735 19th Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80202
(303) 669-0342

The Denver Chophouse and Brewery is an upscale steak and chop restaurant with a brewery and large wine list. The menu has tasty appetizers, soups, specialty salads, and signature steaks. They serve all your favorites like filet mignon, New York Strip, rib eye, and top sirloin, served with gourmet sauces and sides. Other menu items are lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, grilled fish, crab, and chicken. They have sandwiches, and a wide variety of wine, beer, and cocktails to go with your meal. Do not forget to order one of their delicious desserts like the bread pudding or the mile-high peanut brownie.


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Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

3471 Salida St, Unit 10, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 375-6305

This spot is currently open for takeout and delivery only, so it’s a great place to grab something quick after a long flight.  They serve delicious Mexican food appetizers, soups, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and specialty plates. Traditional meat dishes that never disappoint are carne asada and steak or chicken ranchero. They serve ceviche, a popular Latin American raw fish dish marinated in citrus juice. The restaurant also serves breakfast burritos, has a children’s menu, and has a full-service bar with alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.

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Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden

4995 Argonne St, Denver, CO 80249

The GVR Beer Garden is nestled in its very own park with more than 4,500 square feet of outdoor garden area, vast open-air seating, and an inviting covered pavilion. Besides their amazing draft and bottled beer selection with a focus on Colorado and handcrafted brews, they also have some pretty great food! They have your favorite casual fare with locally-made gourmet brats & sausages, freshly-baked pretzels, house-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, and chef-created salads. Plus, if the weather is nice, they have a great outdoor patio where you can soak up that Denver sun!


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Moonlight Diner & Bar

6250 Tower Rd, Denver, Co 80249
(303) 307-1750

You will enjoy this 50’s style diner with classic memorabilia throughout the diner. This spacious spot has plenty of tables and booths for large groups. Breakfast served all day includes omelets, eggs, waffles, French Toast, chicken fried steak, and huevos rancheros. Some of their lunch items include burgers, sandwiches, and a specialized barbecue menu. Make sure to try one of their famous milkshakes while you’re here too! 


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Pho 92 DIA

691 N Tower Road Unit #101 Denver, CO 80249
(303) 948-8088

Pho 92 specializes in delicious Vietnamese food and pho a soup made from a tasty broth that has a variety of meat, fish chicken, vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles. They serve many diverse types of pho made with key ingredients like seafood or brisket. The rice noodle bowls on the menu are made with your choice of meat served with fish sauce and other vegetable toppings. They have a special drink menu with tea, tropical fruit drinks, milk teas, and coffee. With such a large menu, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.


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Pupusas Paradise

1861 Green Valley Ranch Blvd, Unit 100 Denver, CO 80249
(720) 510-2106

Pupas Paradise is a women-owned restaurant that is serving up traditional dishes from El Salvador. It has a clean casual, rustic atmosphere with tables and chairs to relax in. They serve pupusas, or tortillas made of corn, and rice stuffed with your choice of pork, beans, cheese, vegetables, chicken, or sausage. They serve chicken soup with vegetables, beef with vegetables, and seafood soup. Enjoy all of those delicious flavors from El Salvador when you dine here. 

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Urban Sombrero

16221 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239

Smothered burritos, asada fries, chimichangas, and tacos. Urban Sombrero has this and so much more for whatever you’re craving. They have more than 15 flat-screen TVs around so you can catch the game while having a great meal. From Mexican plates, sandwiches & burgers, and a daily happy hour.