El Camaron Loco 2 - Aurora

The food is delicious, but it is quite expensive; a meal for four costs around $70 to $80.

Do you remember that Mexican beach vacation when you discovered a seaside restaurant, indulged in a shrimp cocktail, and enjoyed a cool, refreshing michelada? Picture the place with loud, vibrant murals and bright tropical colors, where, despite the crowd of tourists talking way too loudly, you savored some of the best food you've ever had. Perhaps it was the drinks or watching the sun set over the ocean (hopefully, you're recalling your own Pacific-side Mexican beach getaway), but that simple meal felt extraordinary. Even if you haven't made it to Mexico, surely you've enjoyed an amazing meal at a beach somewhere. If you haven't, and you can make it happen, it might be a good idea to put this down and start planning that trip. However, if a beach vacation isn't in your near future or you're just feeling nostalgic, there's a spot in Denver that has made a commendable effort to recreate the vibrant murals and seafood experience of a typical Mexican beachside restaurant.