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Mezcaleria Alma, Denver, CO

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0
5
46 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (303) 484-1471
  • Website
    http://mezcaleriaalma.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 46 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Overall

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Food

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Service

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Value

  • Denver / Colorado

    Hot spot

  • Denver / Colorado

    Lively

  • Denver

    Best Overall

  • Denver

    Best Food

  • Denver

    Best Service

  • Denver

    Best Ambience

  • Denver

    Best Value

  • Denver

    Hot spot

  • Denver

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mezcaleria Alma is a vibrant gem in Denver's culinary scene, offering "amazing amazing" dishes with bold, flavorful profiles. Guests rave about the "incredible" oxtail taco and attentive service at the chef's counter. The lively yet intimate ambiance makes it a "MUST" visit, promising delightful experiences and tantalizing tastes.

46 Reviews

  1. Kristen

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place is exceptional! We worked our way through the menu and everything we tasted was amazing. The combinations of flavors were all exquisite. The toro tostada was one of our favorite dishes. The mushrooms and the mole beef cheeks were also stand outs. We truly didn’t have an unsatisfactory bite in anything that we tried. The mezcal selection was fun and on point. Our server, Christina, along with all of the other staff, was attentive and kind and added to the whole experience. I woke up the next day still dreaming about this place. 20/10

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  2. Brandis

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as it gets. We all hope to be taken away by explosive flavors and satisfaction during a night out, Mez Alma delivers. Fantastic service, creative plates, and flavors for days. Highly recommended.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG! Please don't tell the people next door at Alma Fonda Fina that we have a new favorite restaurant. Looking forward to the new menu in a few weeks. Favorite dish? Everything on the menu. And the cocktails were amazing.

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  4. Bonnie

    VIP

    Phoenix

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a late night meal after airport pickup. Few places are open at that hour. This place was fabulous. Fresh, creative, fish forward menu. Friendly, informative service. Drinks excellent also. A wonderful addition to the Denver food scene.

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  5. Bennett

    VIP

    Denver

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. This 3rd concept by Johnny Curiel was worth the wait. Most of the menu has fish and various ways it was prepared. A nice mix of cocktails and wine plus an extensive list of tequilas and mezcal. I had the Toro Tostada, with large pieces of dry aged Toro (tuna aged on site) sitting on smashed avocado & a crisp tortilla. My entree was a grilled Baja striped bass served on a bed of black beans cassolet and mole verde. A great blend of firm flaky fish and mole. I tried their white Negroni and a creative take on a Pina Colada.

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  6. Damaris

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan, Alyssa, Owen Ian!!! Amazing food and team!

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  7. Stephanie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, but wouldn’t expect anything less from Chef Johnny and his team.

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  8. Park

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just spent 2 weeks in Mexico City and for me personally, this was on par or better than any meal I had there including several michelin stars. I can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Lindsay

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at some pretty fantastic spots over the years, but I haven’t found many that I love in Denver. This changed that! What an amazing meal. We did all different tuna dishes- all were phenomenal. Ox tail taco and burrata were unreal. Burrata may be one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The only thing we didn’t love was the tres leches cake for dessert. It was a bit dry and trying too hard- not a real milky taste, just got raspberry from the topping. Overall, cannot recommend enough!

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Denver

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited twice. Wonderful and original food. Welcoming atmosphere. Fun. The oxtail taco and the arroz with huitlacoche were out of sight.

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FAQs

Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
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