Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver
  5. LoHi
Mezcaleria Alma, Denver, CO

Mezcaleria Alma

5.0
5
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 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
  • 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, 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 75 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

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Overall

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Food

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Service

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Ambience

  • Denver / Colorado

    Best Value

  • Denver / Colorado

    Innovative

  • Denver / Colorado

    Hot spot

  • 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 an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "creative, authentic food." Guests rave about the chefs' counters, where interaction with chefs enhances the meal. Signature dishes like the toro tostada and oxtail taco are "exquisite," while the mezcal and cocktails impress. It's "as good as it gets" in Denver dining.

75 Reviews
  1. Humberto

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owen was superb! The food was superlative and the whole experience was delightful! We’ll be back if we can get in!!

    Is this helpful?

  2. K

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and drinks. Looking forward to coming back soon

    Is this helpful?

  3. Shane

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will be dreaming about the tostada. Wow. Didn’t think Alma Fonda Fina could be beaten, but this sister restaurant is as delicious. We basically ate the whole menu and everything was 10/10. Service was also top notch

    Is this helpful?

  4. Cynthia

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and friendly service. Food was amazing.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Abbie

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I have had in Denver. Not only was the service top-notch, our server Bre was incredibly knowledgeable and sweet and guided us through the menu like a total pro – but every single dish we had continued to get better and better. The highlights were the mole short rib and the tuna crudo. The tres leches desert also note worthy of you like something sweet. I had a carajillo to end the night which was perfect. blown away from all angles — perfect birthday dinner out! Thank you Alma team!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Hadia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our dining experience at Mezcaleria Alma! We've been to Alma Fonda Fina and to be quite honest, we loved Mezcalaria Alma much more. The food, energy, and servers/bartenders were all outstanding. We felt so welcomed and taken care of.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Michael

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible, already looking forward to going back 

    Is this helpful?

  8. Sara

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all around! Service is A+. Food is A++! Seriously, don’t skip this place.

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not even sure where to begin here, but Mezcaleria was a 10/10. Outside of the food being delish, that was probably the best service I’ve ever had. Christina took incredible care of my wife and I, and her recommendations were on point. It’s not very often you find such an incredible food that pairs so well with the people working at the restaurant. Each server had such amazing energy, it almost felt like you were talking to a friend! Bravo Mezcaleria!!! We will 100% be back!!!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Marc

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Incredible food. Service with Emily was on point.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Mezcaleria Alma is rated 5 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 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
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo