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Mezcaleria Alma, Denver, CO

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0
5
90 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 39 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 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 484-1471
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Curiel
  • Area
    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.
    Chef's Counter photo
  • 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.
    Dining Room Reservation photo

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Service

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Ambience

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Value

  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Best Ambience

  • Denver

    Best Value

  • Denver

    Innovative

  • Denver

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mezcaleria Alma delivers an exceptional dining experience with "exquisite flavors" and a "creative, authentic menu." Guests rave about the "amazing service," especially at the chef's counter, where interaction with chefs enhances the meal. Signature dishes like the toro tostada and corn sour cocktail receive "phenomenal" praise. A must-visit in Denver!
90 Reviews
  1. Bethel

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and top notch service. The tostada is a must try! Loved everything about it

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  2. Abby

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    UNREAL! One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Food was out of this world and service was incredible.

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  3. Trevor

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot is absolutely amazing! Would recommend for any foodie or tequila/mezcal enthusiast

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  4. Ashton

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely loved our experience at Mezcaleria! The food and the service were incredible. We were sat at the bar and loved the experience watching the chefs prepare our food and getting suggestions for what to order. We tried the tostada with sashimi tuna, oxtail taco, tuna pescadilla, and the beef cheek with mole. We could have eaten 6 of the oxtail tacos each, they were so tender and flavorful. The only thing we would skip next time is the tuna pescadilla, as it was truly like a Mexican tuna melt and a bit fishy. I also wasn’t a huge fan of the Negroni - the flavor was a bit watered down for my liking. Overall had a great experience and look forward to returning!

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10! AMAZING meal, service and experience!

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  6. Chris

    VIP

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food with impeccable service. Birdie our server was fantastic and helped with the menu!

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  7. Mackenzie

    Oklahoma City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. The food was exceptional and the service outstanding. Jordan and Ian were helpful and curated a perfect experience for us. We can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Farnaz

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food I’ve had in a very long time, I wanted to try everything on the menu because everything we ate was so delicious! Sitting at the Chef’s counter is a must, this is now my fave restaurant and we will definitely be back soon.

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  9. Jenna

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely adored Chef Emily. Our food was astonishing, the service was marvelous, and the drinks were delicious. 10/10 loved her and this restaurant. We ordered the whole menu, and can say the burrito was our favorite. Everything was so beautiful. Everything made our faces light up!

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  10. John

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had here was great. Make sure to try the Tostada de Toro. Cocktails were fantastic, all the staff was friendly. Best new Denver restaurant we’ve tried in the last few years. This reservation was well worth the wait.

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FAQs

Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mezcaleria Alma

2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211-3902

Additional information

  • Area
    LoHi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:00–00:00
  • 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
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