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Alma Fonda Fina, Denver, CO
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Alma Fonda Fina

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$50 and over
Contemporary Mexican
2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.

What 390 people are saying

Alma Fonda Fina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alma Fonda Fina in Denver is a culinary gem offering innovative Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like scallops and avocado margaritas. Guests rave about the "incredible experience," "exceptional service," and "amazing food," often recommending the chef's counter for an engaging dining experience. Reservations are highly sought after here.

390 Reviews
  1. elmo VIP

    Denver174 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alma is simply the best restaurant in Denver. The space is bright and inviting, service is perfecto, and the food!!! Mix and match a Mexican smorgasbord of delights-sea bass crudo tostada, hamachi, frijoles puercos, salsas galore, incredible tacos, camote asado, lamb shank, halibut in brodo-every dish is a delight.

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  2. Ann

    Denver30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous.....everything was delicious.....scallops, meat....service/chef was great. Highly recommend.

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  3. Nawara

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant absolutely blew us away. Every dish was bold, vibrant, and beautifully executed—contemporary Mexican cuisine at its finest. The ambiance was stylish and inviting, and the service struck the perfect balance of warm and professional. It’s exciting to see Denver’s culinary scene reaching new heights. We’re so lucky to have a place like this right here in town. Can’t wait to come back!

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  4. M.

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to book a 3pm table the day before and three of us shared a total of six dishes: Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Ricotta Smoked Tuna Tostada Maine Diver Scallops Short Rib Barbacoa Taco Lamb Shank Pacific Halibut All were exceptional from Entradas to Para Compartir. Both the pineapple and the avocado cocktails were enjoyed as mocktails as well as a crisp rosé and a classic marg. We were celebrating two Birthdays and were treated to two sparkling pineapple and a bubbly toast. We thoroughly enjoyed every sip and morsel and our server, Emily, was a welcoming and attentive guide.

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  5. Matthew VIP

    Barcelona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the chefs counter and it was amazing! William took care of us and was a wonderful experience. The frijoles and tostado de atun are a must! They change the menu slightly every 2 months and everything on the menu is great. Reason to go back!

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  6. Hun VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found Alma Fonda Fina while in town on business. Wanted something more modern and refined. Looked up James Beard Award restaurants in Colorado. Restaurant did not disappoint. The Tostada de Atun was probably the best thing I have ever ate in my life. If you like Crudo or Raw Tuna, this is absolutely a must. We arrived right before happy hour ended (4:45pm), so we had the privilege of ordering a round of Tacos De Asada and Classic Margaritas at a great price. Also ordered tacos de Barbacoa and Tacos de Carintas. Both were good but between the 3 tacos, carnitas were slightly better because the short ribs were slightly under seasoned. As I write this, I can still remember how amazing the Tostada de Atun was. Service was very efficient and professional. Changed out my utensils after each round of dishes. The servers were very knowledgeable of each dish by describing each dish as they were delivered at our table. Definitely a great spot for a meal or an elegant dinner.

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  7. Cullum

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Unreal. Sit at the bar for the best experience.

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  8. Namrata

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing ! The Frijoles Puercos was simply delicious and so was the Birria de Borrego ! Avocado Marg was just perfect ! Will see you guys soon.

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  9. Maggie

    South Dakota1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely worth the hype. We loved the enmoladas de pollo.

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  10. Amy VIP

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t stop thinking about our meal. From the avocado margarita to the sweet potato with whipped ricotta with chili crunch, this place knocked my socks off. Can’t wait to go back.

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Alma Fonda Fina is rated 4.9 stars by 390 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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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