Once featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Denver’s only Native American-owned and -operated restaurant officially opens at Denver International Airport. Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery brings authentic, Indigenous cuisine to one of the world’s busiest travel hubs.

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Situated in Concourse A near Gate A38, this eatery features a menu rooted in ancestral recipes, as well as locally and Native-sourced ingredients. The restaurant was founded by Osage Nation member Ben Jacobs and Matt Chandra and is one of just a few American Indian-owned restaurant concepts operating in the country today.

“Denver International Airport is a gateway to the world, and we’re proud to be offering a taste of Native culture and cuisine to visitors from around the globe,” said Jacobs. “This is the food that tells a story. It’s a story of the Indigenous communities across the country and food from the Rocky Mountain region. When you visit Tocabe, you’re tasting something truly original and deeply rooted in culture and community.”

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Dishes include bison ribs, green chili stew, salads and fry bread tacos, each crafted to tell the story of Indigenous communities through food.

In addition to Tocabe’s physical location, the brand also operates Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace, an online platform where customers across the United States can order Native-sourced ingredients and ready-made Harvest Meals.