By AtlasObscura.com – Photo: Rita Sokolowski
Food critics and Denver locals count the Mexican hamburger among the best Mexican-American dishes, and this original “Den-Mex” creation is an icon of gastronomic mestizaje. A hamburger patty, grilled to perfection, is nestled with refried beans inside a freshly rolled flour tortilla. The whole thing is bathed in green chile, topped with grated cheese, and warmed until the cheese melts. Lettuce and tomato optional.
