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Alma Fonda Fina

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Dec 14, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.

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Executive chef: Chef Johnny Curiel

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Johnny Curiel grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico, and started washing dishes in his dad’s restaurant at age 14. Today, the Michelin Guide considers him the best young chef in Colorado and awarded one star to his first solo restaurant Alma Fonda Fina. In a light-filled corner space filled with warm ceramics and woven textiles, he puts out soulful and modern Mexican fare—think seared hamachi aguachile, lamb shank birria, and tacos folded with a 12-hour brisket confit.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 455-9463
Website
http://www.almalohidenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211
Neighborhood
LoHi
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation
Multiple dates available
Join us in our intimate dining room of only 28 seats. We invite guests to relax in a space accented by reclaimed wood, — sourced from the oldest building in Denver — clay-inspired wall treatment, an abundance of plants that evoke the feeling of Mexico City, and artisan finds from Johnny’s home state of Guadalajara.
Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
In lieu of a traditional bar, 8 seats line a fully immersive Chefs’ Counter where guests can connect with the kitchen and watch the team at work. The full menu is served at the Chefs' Counter.

What 36 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

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Most Booked
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Best Overall
Denver
Best Food
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Best Service
Denver
Best Ambiance
Denver
Best Value
Denver
Innovative
Denver
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alma Fonda Fina offers an extraordinary dining experience in Denver, with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "artfully presented" dishes and the "wonderful" ambiance. The chef's counter is a highlight, providing a personalized touch. Don't miss their renowned agua chile and avocado margarita. A "must try" restaurant.

36 Reviews

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Caleb
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic!! The food was perfect and the service was excellent.
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Lydia
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impecable. The food was flavorful and cooked to perfection; everything was exciting and novel. The ambiance was warm, welcoming, and fun. We had an incredible time.
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Andy
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the chef’s counter, was an overall amazing experience. Great value, great ambiance, better food.
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Andrew
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, reasonable price, great service, music was a little loud
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William
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was an absolute amazing experience from the minute we walked in to the end of our meal. The food was absolutely exquisite, and the service was spot on most importantly you could not beat the price especially when it came to eating at a Michelin star restaurant. highly recommend going here and I will be back.
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Shelby
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved this place! Came on a date for an early Christmas celebration and have nothing bad to say! The food and service were top notch.
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Jack
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I do not often walk away from a dinner without any critiques but this restaurant went beyond that and delivered one of the best dinners for the money I have had. Each element of each dish was on the plate for a reason and perfectly complemented all of the other elements. The dining space was gorgeous and cozy and the service we received made us feel like all our needs were met immediately without any intrusion into conversation or our meals. I will definitely be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Continues to be the best restaurant in Denver. The service is always incredible, everything we ordered was amazing, and we’ll continue to come back
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Cody
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flavor flavor and more flavor. The dishes here are incredibly thoughtful and flavorful. Everything from crudo to the pork, and don’t get me started on the tacos. Must go.
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Maria
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
VERY noisy. OK service. IMHO very overpriced. Food was okay but not anything special
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FAQs

Alma Fonda Fina is rated 5 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 14, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

Additional information

Neighborhood
LoHi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.almalohidenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 455-9463

Alma Fonda Fina

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What 36 people are saying

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