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Mezcaleria Alma, Denver, CO

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0
5
61 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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 61 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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  • Denver / Colorado

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  • Denver / Colorado

    Innovative

  • Denver / Colorado

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  • Denver / Colorado

    Lively

  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Best Ambience

  • Denver

    Best Value

  • Denver

    Innovative

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mezcaleria Alma offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredible flavors" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing" food, from the toro tostada to the oxtail taco, and the creative cocktails. The chef's counter is a highlight, offering a unique and interactive meal. "definitely one of my favorite places."

61 Reviews
  1. William

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was rich and delicious. A cacophony of flavors with each plate that was served up by the chefs. Sat at the Chefs Counter and enjoyed hearing the stories behind each of the dishes as they were prepared and served. The staff is super friendly and very into their craft.

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  2. Caroline

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time here. Food was very reminiscent of our trip to Mexico City. Fancy without being stuffy, good value for the dishes and great cocktail list!

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences and meals I have had in Denver!

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  4. Isabelle

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Mezcaleria Alma for my partner’s birthday was such a treat for the both of us. The entire team was attentive yet gave appropriate space. Everyone was excited about what they were serving us, from cocktails, mezcal, to each plate. We loved everything we ate. It was delicious and thoroughly enjoyable, not just a beautiful presentation or cool experience (which each plate still was). Definitely recommend Mezcaleria Alma for its thoughtfully curated food, drink, environment, and service.

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  5. Kristina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most amazing experience, service truly made it, and all the food and cocktails are so delicious

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  6. Jesse

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arguably the best dining experience my wife and I have ever had. Cannot wait to come back, the gal that was the chef in front of us was incredible and gave us a phenomenal recommendation for a “surprise” dish at the end.

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  7. Don

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really unique and delicious cocktails and food. The standout was the beef cheek with a 36 ingredient mole and a side of sweet potato purée. It came with corn tortillas so we could make our own tacos and the mix of flavors was unexpected but really nice. The service was also great, our server (Kristina) was great, she was super nice, unpretentious, and very knowledgeable and gave us some good insight into the menu. The environment is casual and upbeat with good music. I highly recommend checking it out.

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  8. deseray

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food always phenomenal. Definitely one of my favorite places. 10/10 recommend!

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  9. Anita

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! Love the intimate vibe, we sat at the chefs counter and our chef was amazing. I wish I could remember his name. The food was excellent, some of the best we’ve ever had. Loved their NA drinks. We cannot wait to come back

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  10. Paul

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cuisine and drinks. Seriously. Have them all. :)

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FAQs

Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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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