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Mezcaleria Alma, Denver, CO

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0
5
126 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Curiel

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 126 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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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  • 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 offers an extraordinary dining experience with its vibrant atmosphere and outstanding food. Known for its "incredible service" and "spectacular flavors," the restaurant delights guests with dishes like the "Tostada De Toro" and "Ceviche De Kanpachi." The cocktail selection is "well curated," making it a must-visit destination in Denver.

126 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best restaurant in Denver, hands down. Food, service, and ambiance were all incredible!

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  2. Zachary VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top three meal I've ever had in Denver. A must for anyone who enjoys great food and service.

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  3. Devika

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been to Alma Fonda Fina and felt that this was the best meal I'd had in Denver, I was truly excited to dine at Mezcaleria Alma. It exceeded my expectations - the services was exactly as it was at Alma Fonda Fina - warm, attentive, and on par with other Michelin Star experiences. The drinks were exceptional, and the food was sublime. I can't wait to come back and experience this again - it was truly delightful and felt so special! I highly recommend!!

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  4. Saul

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn’t the same as the first time . The burrita tortilla was doughy , the Toro tostada was not good , the pork with the roja mole was soggy ,the highlight was the taco. The wine and mezcal were the other positives .

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  5. Molly

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Alma Fonda Fina and fell in love with their food, so we thought we'd give their Mezcaleria Alma a try. Every dish we ordered was absolutely fantastic, unique, and honestly a work of art. The service is incredible and the ambience feels authentic to Mexico City. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone, as it is our new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood!

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  6. Sarah

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spur of the moment decision to come here following a disappointing experience at Beckon the night before, and I was delightfully surprised. The flavors in each dish were excellent - bold and flavorful but well balanced. Their homemade chili oil and hot sauce were amazing. The sous chef worked at Alma Fonda Fina before moving over to open Mezcaleria, and she definitely brought over that fine dining level of detail to the plating. Cocktails were reasonably priced and delicious (their spin on a negroni is fantastic, and the beet spritz was great). Service was excellent at the chef’s counter - interactive, friendly, perfectly paced. I was running a few minutes late, and received a friendly text to let them know if I was on my way, which was much more convenient than calling. Upon arrival, they greeted me by name. It’s not fine dining, but definitely gives fine dining vibes through the quality of both the food and service. I strongly recommend and will absolutely return in the future.

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  7. Kelli VIP

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best overall meals we’ve had in Denver, if not the best. Will be thinking about this food for a while!

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  8. Leslie

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food/ drinks were phenomenal! 10/10 this and Alma are my favorite restaurants in Denver.

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  9. Corey

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of, if not the best new restaurant in Denver! Every entree is so well thought out and out together. The presentation is really nice, but the flavors are mind-blowing. Everything we had was incredible. The service was on point, and the cocktails were delicious as well. Will be going back a lot more!

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  10. Kim

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our new favorite spots in the neighborhood! Lively, incredible food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and a beautiful space.

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FAQs

Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 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
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mezcaleria Alma

2550 15th St, Denver, CO 80211-3902

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 16:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Curiel
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