Mezcaleria Alma

5.0

112 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 43 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
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
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.
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 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mezcaleria Alma offers a "phenomenal" dining experience in Denver with "amazing" food and "top-notch" service. Guests rave about the "delicious" and "creative" dishes, particularly the oxtail taco and tostada. The "fun" atmosphere and chef's counter seating enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts.

112 Reviews

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Polly
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a special place. My husband and I worked on cruise ships in the early 90’s. One of the stops was Cozumel. There were these old hidden restaurants with stunning food. This food reminds of these places. The food is amazing. The feel is earthy and hip. Just fabulous!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. Everything was ridiculously good.
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Nick
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bar remains set incredibly high for the Alma restaurants. The food was outstanding. So flavorful and fresh. The service was incredible and real fun to watch the open kitchen concept. Our waitress prepped us with how many dishes would be ideal for us and then gave wonderful recommendations. We can’t wait to go back!
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Sam
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in Denver. Everything is excellent, but the Tostada De Toro is my favorite dish of all time. Service and vibes are spot on.
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Sevrin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our dinner and cocktails, especially the corn sour Highly recommend.
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Nicholas
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can’t ask for better food, service or hospitality here. Everything is nothing shy of perfection!
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Jennifer
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Speechless! I love this place! The entire evening was perfect. A lovely evening with a thought out menu that has been missing in Denver. Start at the top and work your way down the menu. The Ceviche De Kanpachi was top notch. The cocktails are killer! How do they do it? The Corn Sour was outstanding. We will be going back soon! The staff and chef’s were stellar. Thank you!
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Kate
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome date night here sitting at the bar/ chef’s table. Service was attentive and helpful. Food and cocktails were delicious! In comparison to other restaurants of the same caliber, I’d say the pricing is actually very reasonable. We got three smaller plates and one of the more hearty dishes and it was the perfect amount of food.
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Anastasia
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience all around. I highly recommend the Chef's Counter. Service from all staff members is excellent. Food is spectacular in presentation and flavor. The cocktail selection and mezcal collections are well curated. I highly recommend the N/A beet spritz and the pork belly.
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Jason
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an absolutely incredible experience in every way. From food, to service, to the vibes, everything was amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is insane levels of awesome.
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Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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