Milpa

4.3

83 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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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
(403) 452-6155
Website
https://milpa.ca/
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

Location
1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2
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

Experiences

NEW YEAR'S FIESTA **LATE SEATING**
CA$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Milpa way!Join us for an unforgettable night featuring handcrafted Casamigos cocktails, festive vibes, and the best beats to ring in 2025. Your $25 **8pm and later** entry gets you 2 DRINKS: a welcome cocktail to kick off the night and a champagne cheers to countdown in style. Let’s toast to the new year—Mexican style! Book your spot now.

Salsa TastingCA$13.00
house-made salsas served with taro & corn chips
Tres Marias CA$16.00
guacamole, sigil pak, black bean hummus, served with taro & corn chips
Coconut Ceviche CA$15.00
young coconut, cilantro, jalapeño oil. served with taro & corn chips
Tostada de AtunCA$12.00
yellow fin tuna, crispy leeks, serrano, salsa cruda
Pulpo Aguachirle NegroCA$20.00
octopus, fingerling potatoes, fried capers, lemon, lime, tortilla ash, corn chips

HOT

Chiltamale CA$17.00
ancho pepper stuffed with golondrino tamales, coloradita mole, refried black beans
Picadita CA$17.00
conchinita pibil OR garlic & ginger marinated oyster mushroom. chipotle pinto beans, thick corn tortilla
Papas Bravas CA$10.00
fried potatoes, macha mayo garlic, lime
Huitlacoche EmpanadaCA$15.00
corn truffle, thyme, oregano, bell pepper, folded in house corn tortilla, & fried
Beef Piccadilly EmpanadaCA$15.00
ground beef, potato, celery, carrots, olives, garlic, folded in house corn tortilla, & fried
Chicharron Machete CA$24.00
Mexico City style quesadilla, guajillo salsa roja tossed pork, chicharron, Oaxaca cheese, corn tortilla. substitute flat iron steak for $12
Queso FundidoCA$17.00
chorizo or mushroom, ajillo, corn or flour tortillas
Rajas PoblanasCA$17.00
roasted poblano, confit chicken, onion, corn tortillas
Chipotle Relleno CA$17.00
fried sweet chipotle stuffed with quest fresco, corn tortillas, pinto beans, pico de gallo
QuesabirriaCA$17.00
ancho & guajillo adobo braised brisket, oaxaca cheese, consumme
El Pastor CA$45.00
layered pork shoulder & pineapple marinated in achiote with a side of guajillo - arbor salsa, onion, cilantro, & corn tortillas

SWEETS

Tres LechesCA$13.00
tres leches "pot" coffee, chocolate streusel, apple lollipop
La Dona CA$13.00
milk chocolate mousse with a caramel centre coated in dark chocolate & hazelnuts, raspberry and sea salt granita
Bunuelos CA$13.00
fried dough tossed in cinnamon sugar, poloncillo & guava syrup, vegan vanilla ice cream
ChurrosCA$12.00
Mexican fried donuts, cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Innovative
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Gluten-free-friendly
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Mexican
Calgary
Innovative
Calgary
Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Milpa offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about its "bright and delicious flavors" and "unique decor," while highlighting standout dishes like chilaquiles and tuna ceviche. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," perfect for intimate dinners or group gatherings. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons appreciate the staff's effort and the mostly gluten-free menu.

83 Reviews

K
Kiran
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The waitress provided good recommendations and the food was fantastic. !
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Sharmaine
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time going to milpa. And it was absolutely an amazing experience from the cocktails, Appies, dinner and dessert. We booked there for one of my best friends 30th bday. It was amazing! I would 100% go back with my husband and 10 yr old daughter! Delicious!
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Auni
Calgary
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The ceviche was very good. Everything else we had was disappointing, including the cocktails. The most disappointing dish was the rice with seafood. Seafood was extremely overcooked and rubbery.
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Malkeet
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and my wife went for a Mexican as she likes Mexican Food. We had the starters Tres Marias which consisted of 3 dips and the dips were fresh and tasted really nice; these were served with tortilla chips which were cooked fresh on site. For the mains, we had the Papas Bravas (nice soft roast type potatoes), and Machete Mushroom Al Ajillo along with Fish Tacos. Everything was spot on and was enough for 2 to 3 people to share. The staff were extremely friendly and attentative and the atmosphere was vibrant with Mexican style music playing in the background. The restaurant felt clean, crisp and extremely cosy. Would definitely recommend as it is extremely difficult to fnd a Mexican restaurant of good quality in Calgary.
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Debbie
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Some dishes were very good like the ceviche and beef empanadas. The fish tacos were very plain, not tasty and very pricey, $18 for 2 small tacos. We were 2 so had to sit in the galley with tables of 2, no atmosphere and away from main restaurant, we asked to be in the main section but we were denied even though we had a reservation. Service was excellent.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food
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Kevin
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peter the server was amazing! Super nice guy and attentive. The ceviche also had amazing flavor!
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Jodie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The place is super cute, the food was good and margaritas were delicious. Unfortunately the service was subpar. I had t get the servers attention several times to order another drink.
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Alexa
Calgary
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been coming here since it opened and sadly the service seems to decline each time :( we keep coming back though because the food is ALWAYS amazing.
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Jill
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant may have been having a bad night because it did not live up to hype or reviews. Food was lack lustre and one of our food dishes was inedible. Service was overall poor, however the bartender was lovely and drinks were decent.
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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 83 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://milpa.ca/
Phone number
(403) 452-6155
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

Milpa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

NEW YEAR'S FIESTA **LATE SEATING**

WINTER FEATURE

40 Day House Dry Aged Ribeye CA$75.00

COLD

Salsa TastingCA$13.00

Tres Marias CA$16.00

Coconut Ceviche CA$15.00

Tostada de AtunCA$12.00

Pulpo Aguachirle NegroCA$20.00

HOT

Chiltamale CA$17.00

Picadita CA$17.00

Papas Bravas CA$10.00

Huitlacoche EmpanadaCA$15.00

Beef Piccadilly EmpanadaCA$15.00

Chicharron Machete CA$24.00

Queso FundidoCA$17.00

Rajas PoblanasCA$17.00

Chipotle Relleno CA$17.00

QuesabirriaCA$17.00

El Pastor CA$45.00

SWEETS

Tres LechesCA$13.00

La Dona CA$13.00

Bunuelos CA$13.00

ChurrosCA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Milpa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Milpa restaurant rated?

Is Milpa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

NEW YEAR'S FIESTA LATE SEATING