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Alma Fonda Fina, Denver, CO
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Alma Fonda Fina

$50 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.
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  • 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.

Menu

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What 140 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alma Fonda Fina offers an extraordinary dining experience, praised for its "incredible food" and "friendly, knowledgeable" service. Diners rave about the "unique preparations" of Mexican dishes and the "amazing" cocktails, particularly the avocado margarita. The cozy atmosphere enhances the experience, making it a "must-try" spot in Denver.

140 Reviews

  1. Paulina

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food, ambiance, service and experience! New favorite restaurant!

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  2. Liz

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing! Don’t miss the sweet potato ( and I don’t even like them!)the scallops, barbacoa and pollo “taco.” Avocado margarita was delish! Top-notch service.

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  3. Tami

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. The food and service was a 10 out of 10. The atmosphere had an authentic vibe. Definitely will be back.

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  4. Lucas

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service.. Place is tiny. Get a counter seat and watch the show.

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  5. elmo

    VIP

    Denver

    169 reviews

    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alma is simply the best restaurant in Denver. No other place with such exquisite cuisine has such a fairly priced wine list with numerous excellent choices in the $40 range which puts to shame all of the locales where the low end of red wines approaches $70. And the food! Mix and match and create your own tasting menu par excellence-squash with black mole, sea bass crudo tostada, Fideo with chilaquiles, frijoles puercos (the “best dish I have ever eaten” says my wife), fantastic complex tacos and a selection of generous mains to share-lamb, pork, beef or fish. Alma is a jewell and well deserving of their Michelin star. The service is excellent and they pace the meal perfectly. Simply divine!

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  6. Chuk

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highlight of the meal were the vegetarian dishes! Strong flavor components and unique combinations. Ordered the Rajas (mushroom dish twice)! Would have loved some more of that rich flavor to show in the tacos. Overall, fun experience and the cocktails were good too.

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  7. Marissa

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined for a special evening with my partner and we were thrilled by the entire experience. Wonderful ambiance, cozy and clean. Our chef was wonderful and the food fabulous! We were impressed by the portions, by our last course we hardly had room to finish but gosh! So good. Pork belly, hamachi + the sweet potato dish were our favorites. Definitely recommend! We will be back, menu changes every other month.

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  8. Diane

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding as always. The only negative is the lack of ventilation in the restaurant. It’s very thick air and we always have to air out our clothing because it smells like food when we get home. It’s a super delicious place & we’ll be back again, but this seems like a simple fix.

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Becca was excellent. She was super nice, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating with the menu. Our food was fantastic and the atmosphere was relaxing. It was a wonderful evening and we really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks so much for the great experience.

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  10. SANDI

    VIP

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallop crudo dish was delightful. Margarita was perfection

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FAQs

Alma Fonda Fina is rated 5 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alma Fonda Fina

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
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