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Alma Fonda Fina

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

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Executive chef: Chef Johnny Curiel

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Johnny Curiel grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, and started washing dishes in his dad’s restaurant at age 14. Today, the Michelin Guide considers him the best young chef in Colorado and awarded one star to his first solo restaurant Alma Fonda Fina. In a light-filled corner space filled with warm ceramics and woven textiles, he puts out soulful and modern Mexican fare—think seared hamachi aguachile, lamb shank birria, and tacos folded with a 12-hour brisket confit.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 455-9463
Website
http://www.almalohidenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211
Neighborhood
LoHi
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation
Multiple dates available
Join us in our intimate dining room of only 28 seats. We invite guests to relax in a space accented by reclaimed wood, — sourced from the oldest building in Denver — clay-inspired wall treatment, an abundance of plants that evoke the feeling of Mexico City, and artisan finds from Johnny’s home state of Guadalajara.
Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
In lieu of a traditional bar, 8 seats line a fully immersive Chefs’ Counter where guests can connect with the kitchen and watch the team at work. The full menu is served at the Chefs' Counter.

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Denver / Colorado
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Most Booked
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Best Overall
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alma Fonda Fina is a culinary gem in Denver, celebrated for its "amazing value" and "mind-blowing flavor combinations." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and the unique, vibrant dishes that showcase traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Reservations are highly recommended due to its intimate setting and high demand.

226 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You just can’t get better service… seasoned food… and restaurant artistry!
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Jennifer
VIP
Denver
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing flavors in the dishes and cocktails. We cannot wait to go back to try more. Hands down best meal we’ve had in a very long time. Must try fideo on happy hour menu, enmoladas de pollo and camote asado. And the avocado margarita!!
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cory
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Go for happy hour and order everything. Then get the rib eye. Amazing service.
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Daniel
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The house was polite, our waiter was very helpful and ran through the whole menu with us. He offered recommendations are the most popular dishes and the dishes that helped earn the Michelin star. Glad we listened to him! The chicken enmolada was phenomenal but the lamb shank birria was divine. Would absolutely come back
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Anne-Marie
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolument exceptionnel! Les pétoncles et le halibut nous ont littéralement jette par terre. Super service aussi!
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Brandon
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly fantastic and amazing value for a star restaurant
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Glenda
Guadalajara
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El guacamole fue fantástico y el taco de asada debería de estar en el menú regular
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Rita
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mind blowing flavor combinations, impeccable attention to detail with every dish, outstanding quality. This is a must try restaurant in Denver.
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Paul
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outsanding experience. Enjoyed sharing 6 unique and tasty courses. The dishes varied nicely, not all heat or spice but flavorful in different ways.
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Nicole
VIP
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best experience ever. Lived in Denver three years and best meal I’ve had. Sat and the chefs counter and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 100% will be returning. The wait is worth it!
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FAQs

Alma Fonda Fina is rated 5 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

Neighborhood
LoHi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.almalohidenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 455-9463

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