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Milpa, Calgary, AB

Milpa

4.3
4.3
126 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Milpa is a vibrant Mexican eatery and cocktail bar located in Calgary’s bustling 17th Ave entertainment district. Specializing in contemporary Mexican cuisine, Milpa showcases bold and authentic flavours from Chef Elia Herrera. Hailing from Cordoba, Veracruz, is a third-generation Mexican chef who is deeply rooted in family traditions and is dedicated to infusing her cooking with these bright flavours through inventive small plates crafted with quality ingredients. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Veracruz, Milpa offers a modern twist on classic dishes, providing a unique dining experience that highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy an array of flavourful tacos & quesadillas made with our in-house tortillas, fresh ceviches, and handcrafted cocktails, all in a lively and welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Mexico.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elia Herrera
  • Catering
    Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    5st & 17th avenue SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 126 people are saying

Milpa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Milpa offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing ambience and service." Known for "beautiful interior" decor and a "fantastic" menu, it excels in delivering "top tier" food, especially tacos and margaritas. Some mention slower service, but the "delicious" flavors and "superb" atmosphere make it a must-visit.
126 Reviews
  1. Alejandra

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Mexican, I can assure you that it's one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in Canada! There are many Mexican restaurants here in Calgary, but few have the traditional flavor of Mexican cuisine! To this day, Milpa is my favorite restaurant! I ate Pulpo Zarandeado, Tostada de salmón (dont remember the name exactly) and Chefs Horchata… it was delicious 1000/10

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  2. Eric

    Calgary1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very poor. Waited more than 5 minutes after being seated before the waitress even came to our table. Had to ask 3 different people and waited over 10 minutes just to get an extra plate of tortilla chips. Constantly felt that our waitress was avoiding eye contact with our table and we had go out of our way to flag her down even though she walked past us many times. Food overall was fine, but nothing to go out of your way for. Chicken taco was decent, ceviche was good and the steak machete was disappointing. Wouldn't visit again.

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  3. Ashley

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. I held my Sparkle Entrepreneur Network Event this week and the service was amazing! Food was so so good. Definitely coming back for more fun! The restaurant was a beautiful place to hold this event! Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves tacos, margaritas, and aesthetic picture vibes.

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  4. briana

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten here several times & the food, service & drinks are always top tier! Lovely place, atmosphere & dining!

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  5. Nicolaj2016

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. Our server Luke was so attentive & friendly. Would go again.

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  6. Ashley

    Edmonton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful interior. Food was very good as well the Chicharrón & Guac was fantastic! Rated 4 stars rather than 5 due to a mix up with our order. The server made sure to rectify the mistake and offered a gesture to make up for the mistake. I am looking forward to coming back in April with some amazing women from my entrepreneur network.

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  7. Tracey VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for yyc exp. Would definitely return for happy hour!

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  8. Paula

    Calgary5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good until we asked for coffee with our dessert and the server said that they are not serving coffee and me my girlfriends were so disappointed that they couldn’t brew coffee for us. We left early so we can find a coffee shop

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  9. ArcC

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing but the service was definitely slow. It took about 10-15 minutes from when we were seated to when the server asked what we wanted to drink. Our first course came before our drinks did. We asked for things and never got them. Overall the experience was good with the food and whatnot but just not stellar.

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  10. DavidK VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was ruined by very slow service. Hard to recommend until that is fixed.

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FAQs

Milpa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 452-6155.

Milpa is rated 4.3 stars by 126 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
10:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Milpa

1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5st & 17th avenue SW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elia Herrera
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
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