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Alma Fonda Fina

Name: Alma Fonda Fina
Address: 2556 15th St, Denver, CO, United States, 80211
Telephone: (303) 455-9463
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

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$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

2556 15th St, Denver, CO 80211

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2 people

May 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 114 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
(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 415 people are saying

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

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
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Denver / Colorado
Best Overall
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Best Food
Denver / Colorado
Best Value
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Most Booked
Denver
Best Overall
Denver
Best Food
Denver
Best Service
Denver
Best Value
Denver
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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.

415 Reviews

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Amanda
Baja California2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I’ve had in Denver! Extraordinary experience and so deserving of the star! Will definitely be back!!!!
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Beau
Denver12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food. Every time in go back the food gets better! Amazing service and such good food :)
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Lauren
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was impeccable! Loved every item we had!
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Alejandra
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly exceptional. My Mexican mother was in heaven. I understand not being able to offer dessert but a little Mexican chocolate or truffle bite at the end would have been a nice final touch. Food for thought maybe? But regardless it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. We’ll be back! Gracias.
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Alyson
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food, service and experience!!
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Amanda VIP
Denver2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Waitress was very bland dry and not helpful plus count hear her. She food was good overall, rich but good.
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Allison VIP
Denver20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time eating dinner here. Excellent food and service, and a fun cocktails list. Not ideal if you are hard of hearing, as the restaurant is on the smaller, energetic size, but we'd definitely recommend it!
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Brad
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MUST VISIT Hands down, it is the best Mexican food I have ever had. The staff is incredible, and each dish is not only full of flavor but also inspired by a story behind each item. I was able to steal a reservation and felt like the luckiest person around. RUN don't WALK to enjoying a meal here.
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Leslie VIP
Seattle17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at a table instead of the bar this time- I think the bar is more fun. The food came out super duper quickly- almost too quickly? But loved everything so much. Do NOt miss the sweet potatoes dish. We had it for dessert actually- sublime!
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Lucia VIP
Greensboro35 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite, tasty small plates. Fabulous service next to a large picture window so you get a view of a quaint neighborhood. We kept ordering more dishes as we saw people next to us enjoying them. Make a reservation.
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FAQs

Alma Fonda Fina is rated 5 stars by 415 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 114 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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About this restaurant

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Experiences

Dining Room Reservation

Chef's Counter

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What 415 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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