Cozobi Fonda Fina

4.9

113 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly

On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opens Cozobi Fonda Fina as an encore to his beloved LoHi restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina. Named after Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn, Cozobi Fonda Fina is rooted in Mexico’s centuries-old corn nixtamalization traditions and wood-fire cooking techniques that define its rich food history.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 953-2196
Website
https://www.cozobifondafina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Johnny Curiel

Location
909 Walnut St suite 100, Boulder, CO 80302-5113
Neighborhood
Boulder
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
In addition to our traditional bar, 6 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.
Dining Room Reservation
Multiple dates available
Join us in our cozy dining room. We invite guests to relax in a space with an abundance of plants that evoke the feeling of Mexico City, and artisan finds from Johnny’s home state of Guadalajara.

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Denver / Colorado
Best Overall
Denver / Colorado
Best Food
Denver / Colorado
Healthy
Denver / Colorado
Mexican
Boulder Area
Best Overall
Boulder Area
Best Food
Boulder Area
Best Service
Boulder Area
Best Ambiance
Boulder Area
Best Value
Boulder Area
Innovative
Boulder Area
Healthy
Boulder Area
Hot spot
Boulder Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cozobi Fonda Fina offers a "fantastic food and service" experience in Boulder, featuring "incredible" Mexican cuisine with creative flavors. The Chef's counter is a highlight, where diners enjoy interaction with knowledgeable chefs like Arturo and Chris. Guests rave about the "best sweet potato," "perfect Tres Leches dessert," and attentive service. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience!

113 Reviews

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Theo
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the best restaurant in Boulder. LOVE COZOBI.
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Valerie
VIP
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative menu offerings, most of which were very tasty. Only one item that had pureed beans as a base was sort of blah, but the avocado margarita, guacamole, sweet potatoes, scallops, wild mushrooms, and the rest of our meal was delicious, along with terrific recommendations by our server, Tyler.
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Chaz
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family has enjoyed several memorable evenings at Cozobi Fonda Fina - delicious food and always warm and friendly service. Truly outstanding!
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Jenna
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks & service experience. A must go to!
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William
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Currently my favorite restaurant in all of Boulder. Best Mexican food I have ever had. Super fresh and very bite is a taste sensation. Great Margs too.
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Emily
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely enjoyed all the food here (an app, two ceviches, two tacos, carne asada, bass). All amazing, fresh, flavorful. Sitting at the chef’s table was a great choice. Staff was wonderful! Avocado margarita was lovely. I only say noise level was moderate because it was busy which is good!
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Chris
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super interesting and unique dishes. Servers where very engaging. Interesting wine choices from Mexico that were delicious with the food.
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D Scott
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice in every way, culinary and wine. Really good Prices.
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Ellen
VIP
Denver
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, our experience was amazing sitting at the Chef's Counter. The chef's know their stuff in this kitchen, and it's a learning experience too when the chef's describe the ingredients and process for each dish. These chefs are passionate about their food and the ingredients used. The cocktails are very creative and perfect. We will be back again and again.
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Todd
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was delicious. We ordered a bunch of things to share and weren't disappointed once. For some reason, this location always has amazing (but short-lived) restaurants. We hope Cozobi sticks around for the long haul!
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FAQs

Cozobi Fonda Fina is rated 4.9 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

909 Walnut St suite 100, Boulder, CO 80302-5113

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary 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, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cozobifondafina.com/
Phone number
(303) 953-2196

Cozobi Fonda Fina

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Experiences

Chef's Counter

Dining Room Reservation

Menu

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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