“In Denver, you don’t see a lot of restaurants fail,” said Jeff Lee. His company has signed two leases in Riverfront Park, as well as in Aurora and Wheat Ridge.
Photos courtesy of Jose Avila)
Update (5 p.m., Jan. 19): After initial publication of this story, Avila said in an email that he has instead decided to call the restaurant La Diabla Pozole Y Mezcal.
Original story: Nearly 20 years ago, while working in a burrito joint in Cherry Creek, Jose Avila dreamed of owning his own restaurant.
The restaurateur has slowly worked his way up first a dishwasher, then a line cook at Elways, then a partner and executive chef at Machete Tequila & Tacos and his own food truck.
Now, it’s time for the brick-and-mortar.
“I have a passion for restaurants it’s in my blood,” Avila said. “And I’m ready for Denver to come take a seat at my table.”