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The Best Tamales in Denver Are in Montbello — Here’s Where Locals Actually Go

Tucked behind Peña Boulevard in far northeast Denver, Montbello rarely shows up in foodie guides — but its Hispanic/Latino community has been quietly perfecting tamales for decades, creating one of Colorado’s most authentic food traditions in a neighborhood that never needed outside validation.