Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

43 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

Chef Johnny Curiel debuts Mezcaleria Alma in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, bringing the dynamic spirit of Mexico City to life with CDMX-inspired small plates and an expansive Mexican spirits menu. Located beside Curiel’s first solo restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma marks the natural next chapter in Curiel’s culinary journey to share the beauty of Mexico through food. Each dish and drink draws from Curiel’s experiences in one of the world’s most renowned culinary capitals—a city where culture and tradition merge with global inspiration and constant innovation.

While Alma Fonda Fina is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of Chef Curiel’s childhood—the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico—Mezcaleria Alma embodies the unbridled innovation that defines CDMX.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(303) 484-1471
Website
http://mezcaleriaalma.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Johnny Curiel

Location
2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211-3902
Neighborhood
LoHi
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
True to the spirit of Alma and Cozobi Fonda Fina, the ten-seat chef’s counter at Mezcaleria Alma offers an intimate dining experience where guests connect and engage with the chefs and bar team.
Dining Room Reservation
Multiple dates available
In keeping with the spirit of a traditional mezcaleria found in Mexico City, the elongated, plush banquette anchors each table inviting guests to sink in and relax. Every corner of the dining room reveals treasures from Johnny’s travels, paired with captivating art like intricate Mexican embroidery that sparks conversation. At the heart of the space is a captivating mural on traditional bark paper by local Latinx artist Maria Morante, a powerful homage to Mexican folk art.

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Mezcaleria Alma is a vibrant gem in Denver's culinary scene, offering "amazing amazing" dishes with bold, flavorful profiles. Guests rave about the "incredible" oxtail taco and attentive service at the chef's counter. The lively yet intimate ambiance makes it a "MUST" visit, promising delightful experiences and tantalizing tastes.

43 Reviews

B
Brandis
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As good as it gets. We all hope to be taken away by explosive flavors and satisfaction during a night out, Mez Alma delivers. Fantastic service, creative plates, and flavors for days. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG! Please don't tell the people next door at Alma Fonda Fina that we have a new favorite restaurant. Looking forward to the new menu in a few weeks. Favorite dish? Everything on the menu. And the cocktails were amazing.
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Bonnie
VIP
Phoenix
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a late night meal after airport pickup. Few places are open at that hour. This place was fabulous. Fresh, creative, fish forward menu. Friendly, informative service. Drinks excellent also. A wonderful addition to the Denver food scene.
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Bennett
VIP
Denver
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience. This 3rd concept by Johnny Curiel was worth the wait. Most of the menu has fish and various ways it was prepared. A nice mix of cocktails and wine plus an extensive list of tequilas and mezcal. I had the Toro Tostada, with large pieces of dry aged Toro (tuna aged on site) sitting on smashed avocado & a crisp tortilla. My entree was a grilled Baja striped bass served on a bed of black beans cassolet and mole verde. A great blend of firm flaky fish and mole. I tried their white Negroni and a creative take on a Pina Colada.
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Damaris
VIP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jordan, Alyssa, Owen Ian!!! Amazing food and team!
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Stephanie
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, but wouldn’t expect anything less from Chef Johnny and his team.
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Lindsay
VIP
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at some pretty fantastic spots over the years, but I haven’t found many that I love in Denver. This changed that! What an amazing meal. We did all different tuna dishes- all were phenomenal. Ox tail taco and burrata were unreal. Burrata may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The only thing we didn’t love was the tres leches cake for dessert. It was a bit dry and trying too hard- not a real milky taste, just got raspberry from the topping. Overall, cannot recommend enough!
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Michael
VIP
Denver
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited twice. Wonderful and original food. Welcoming atmosphere. Fun. The oxtail taco and the arroz with huitlacoche were out of sight.
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Emily
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is fabulous! The food was outstanding, the flavors and presentation were top notch. Our service was also great, they are a well oiled machine. Can’t wait to go back.
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Jessica
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good. Went with enough people that we could try the whole menu. The only rival is Alma Fonda Fina, in my opinion. So many incredible dishes.
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Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211-3902

Additional information

Neighborhood
LoHi
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Johnny Curiel
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://mezcaleriaalma.com/
Phone number
(303) 484-1471

Mezcaleria Alma

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Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Counter

Dining Room Reservation

Menu

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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