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Try the Ethiopian food. Seriously. Denver has the biggest immigrant population outside of DC, and there are some amazing places. The best place in town is a little cinderblock shack on Colfax called, as far as I can tell, "Ethiopian Restaurant". It's across from East High School, with an Ethiopian flag painted on the side. They only take cash. Try the key wot or special tibs, they're about $10 and come with excellent sides and injera bread.

Any of Pete's restaurants. In addition to the University Cafe mentioned above, there's one across from Ethiopian Restaurant that makes huge, hearty, and cheap breakfasts- great Greek omelette with hash browns, and so big you won't be hungry for days, about $7. There's also a little Greek bakery next door called Omonia for cookies, breads, and desserts.

My favorite Mexican taqueria is Tacos Jalisco on W 38th. La Fogata is a local place with two or three locations that's also pretty good- try the homemade mole.

Finally, check out the Argentine pizzeria, Buenos Aires Pizzeria, www.bapizza.com. My fave is the San Isidro, with bacon, red peppers, and pineapple. They also have empanadas, salads, milanesa, etc. Do NOT miss their homemade gelato. It's amazing.

I miss Denver food so much. Have fun!!

Head up to the Mountains on Hwy 70. Near Evergreen you'll find a a small town called 'El Rancho'. There is a restaurant there called 'El Rancho' - it's also the post office. Very nice, good diverse menu with a nice range of simple to the exotic. You can do a web search and read about. Very scenic place - been going there for over 30 years. That is everytime I go to Denver.

If you like Indian food, I'm partial to Star of India, on Parker Road, near Hampdon. The butter chicken with a basket of garlic naan...my mouth is watering...