Alteño

Alteño reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Barbara

   Denver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall great experience. The food, service, and ambience were all excellent.
   

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   Brent VIP

   Denver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great dinner at Alteño with friends and were excited to try it after loving Alma Fonda Fina—both led by Chef Johnny Curiel. The service was fantastic—our server walked us through the menu and made great recommendations. Cocktails were excellent (the Avocado Margarita and Carajillo were standouts), and we shared a variety of dishes that felt well worth the price. Highlights included the Pan de Elote Jalapeño Cornbread, Camote Asado, Gringa al Pastor, and Chile Relleno with Huitlacoche. Every dish felt intentional, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend for anyone looking for elevated, creative, authentic Mexican cuisine in Denver!
   

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   Samantha

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I loved how right when we sat down our waiter walked us through the entire menu and gave wonderful suggestions on what to try. Each dish had so much fun, unique and incredible flavor.
   

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   Kathie VIP

   Denver43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent, flavorful, exotic. Served family style so that all in the party could enjoy sharing.
   

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   elmo VIP

   Denver174 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The new incarnation of the magical kingdom of chef Curiel is a great addition to the cherry creek dining scene. Food is complex and delicious. We did not like the push to “order everything at once” and this doesn’t fit a menu as diverse as Alteno. Also frustrating that so many dishes including vegetarian offerings use their “black spice “ which has fish ingredients. With a seafood allergy this severely limits the number of menu possibilities. Still the dishes we had were phenomenal.
   

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   Kay VIP

   Denver13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fabulous food and great service. It can be noisy so plan accordingly but worth it to eat that food
   

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   Ashley VIP

   Cleveland1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommend the sweet potato dish. Sooo good!!
   

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   Norely VIP

   Denver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My fiancé and I LOVE Alma Fonda Fina, so of course we had to try Alteño! And just like Alma Fonda Fina, we LOVED Alteño. The story behind Alteño is so meaningful and it you can really feel that throughout the restaurant. From the decor to the food. We order the scallop, carne Apache, cornbread, stuffed mushroom, al pastor and the roasted chicken. All that was the perfect amount of food for two people! The flavors are amazing and cooked and prepared to perfection. HIGHLY recommend!
   

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   Sthefany VIP

   Denver24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the best time here. The food was amazing! Our server took time and care to explain every dish we were considering. At one point my napkin fell from my lap, by the time I picked up off the floor our server was already handing me a new one. We left satisfied and excited to return soon!
   

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    Alison

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lived up to the hype! Every single dish was so delicious.
    

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