Rioja
5 people recommendvia r/denverfood5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Diners recommend the lamb burger at Rioja, which comes up on both the brunch and lunch menus. One calls it the best burger they have ever had, another the best they have had in town, citing local lamb, and one says it is still delicious though it has changed somewhat over the years.
Address
Rioja, 1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lamb burger
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/MO_242 in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Says Rioja's brunch lamb burger is still delicious after a visit a few weeks back, though it has changed some over the years.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Ad2444 in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Rates Rioja's lunch-menu lamb burger as amazing; does not say they have eaten it.
- Recommendsu/2Dprinter in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Ranks Rioja's lamb burger as the top burger they've ever had, full stop.
- Recommendsu/Legrandx76 in r/denverfood · May 2026
Recommends Rioja's lamb option.
- Recommendsu/Nervy_Banzai_Kid in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Calls Rioja's brunch lamb burger the best they've had in town, citing its local lamb.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.