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El Five

Name: El Five
Address: 2930 Umatilla St Suite 500, Denver, CO, United States, 80211-3833
Telephone: (303) 524-9193
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3283 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Hello!

We are open!

El Five and the Edible Beats Family (Root Down, Linger, Ophelias, Vital Root and El Five) are very grateful to welcome you back into our restaurant.

Our menu continues to feature our take on traditional Spanish and Mediterranean tapas with influences from North Africa and the Middle East.

Enjoy this underrepresented cuisine while overlooking spectacular unobstructed city views of the downtown Denver skyline and Rockies foothills.

We are open for inside dining and to-go. We are also offering limited enclosed and heated outdoor seating, on a first come, first serve basis. We sincerely apologize, enclosed outdoor seating is not available to be reserved ahead of time.

Please be aware that we continue to follow all state and city guidance regarding health practices, which at this time include the wearing of masks while moving around our space or engaging with staff.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 127 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 524-9193
Website
http://www.elfivedenver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Justin Cucci

Location
2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833
Neighborhood
Highlands
Cross street
Umatilla and 30th
Parking details
Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
Public transit
W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Spreads of the Med** ***$27.00
Peanut & charred carrot hummus, muhammara, artichoke, gigante beans, Turkish eggplant, house pita
Jamón Serrano & Cameros Cheese***$17.00
Quince jam, marcona almonds, honeycomb, pan con tomate
Lebanese Garlic Dip** ***$13.00
Olives, almonds, pomegranate, house pita
Smoked Burrata***$19.00
Guanciale, spring veg, vincotto, rhubarb, cannellini beans, pea puree, oregano vin
Moroccan Lamb Sausage***$18.00
Hummus, fava beans, feta, tomato, pea tendrils, lemon, mint, house pita

Tapas de Gibraltar

Goat Cheese Croquettas$14.00
Crispy jamon, frisée, marconas, mastic chili honey
Patatas Bravas** ***$11.00
Chorizo, salsa brava, garlic aioli, sherry gastrique
Kauai Shrimp***$18.00
Crispy potato, leeks, peppers, fennel soubise, chili emulsion
Harissa Eggplant Fries** ***$13.00
Crispy garlic, honey glaze, dill, mint, lemon yogurt
Butter Poached Lobster$21.00
Bottarga, asparagus, kumquats, radish, chilis, fregola, green sorrel puree
Mediterranean Sea Bass* ***$21.00
Freekeh, beets, grilled ramps, harissa walnuts, pickled zucchini, green chermoula
Matzo Ball Soup Dumplings$13.00
Chicken sausage, mirepoix, bouillon, lemon olive oil, dill
Iberico Pork Loin* ***$19.00
Pine nuts, grapes, paprika potatoes, fennel salad, pedro ximenez, salsa verde
Crispy Cauliflower Yufka$13.00
Chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini, avocado fattoush, cumin rouille
Chickpea Pancakes "Tacos"***
Yogurt braised lamb shank, pickled onion, preserved lemon, pomegranate, green zhoug
- (3)$18.00

Paella

Coliflor Paella** ***$29.00
Turmeric chicken, cauliflower "rice", tetilla cheese, spring vegetables, pomegranate, spiced almonds, onion jam
Carne Paella***$37.00
Basque salumi, lomo, lamb merguez, chorizo, bomba rice, peppers, aioli, salsa verde
Seafood Paella* ***$39.00
Shrimp, crab, mussels, clams, rockfish, bomba rice, sofrito, aioli, saffron
Carbon Culture Mushroom Paella* ** ***$36.00
Herbed stracciatella, poached egg, spring vegetables, aioli, oloroso gastrique

Dessert Tapas

Chocolate Baklava$9.00
Almonds, pistachio, honey cardamom yogurt
Basque Cheesecake$9.00
Marcona almonds, macerated grapes, cider reduction
Dragees** ***$4.00
Dark chocolate, hazelnuts
Turkish Tiramisu***$10.00
Candied almonds, coffee, brandy, caramine crème anglaise

El Five Specialities

Apricot Frosé$12.00
Rosé, hangar 1 vodka, apricot pureé
Pineapple Mint Collins$11.00
Vodka, sekanjabin, pineapple, mint, soda
Pasarela$12.00
Tequila, toasted rosemary, lemon, cinnamon, ginger beer
Rosa Jones$12.00
Vodka, aperol, salted pink grapefruit soda
Old Turk$12.00
Bourbon, house made Turkish coffee bitters, sugar
El Five Martini$13.00
Olive oil fat washed gin or vodka, manzanilla, house olive brine, lemon oil
Zombie$15.00
Three rum blend, falernum, passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, cinnamon

Cocktails de Gibraltar

Sangria$14.00
Red wine, brandy, pomegranate, vanilla, orange, lemon, mixed fruit
Fez Medina$14.00
Rye, cio ciaro, aperol, bitters, cedar smoke, lemon oil
Femme Fatale$13.00
Gin, manzanilla, lavender st. Germain, grapefruit oil
L5 Carajillo$13.00
Cacao-infused licor 43, espresso, black walnut bitters
Sloe down Susie$13.00
Bourbon, sloe gin, genetian liqueur, lemon, cherry
Queen's Crossing$13.00
Gin, Spanish blanc vermouth, amaro nonino, banane du bresil, lemon oil, olive

Gin & Tonics

$16. W/ paired fever-tree tonic

Juniper Jones
Lemon & rosemary
Hendricks
Cucumber & lime
Monkey 47
Cranberry & orange
Boodles
Grapefruit & mint
Barcelona
Red wine, lemon & grapes

Beer & Cider

4 Noses 'Bout Damn Time' IPA Broomfield, CO
- Can (12oz)$8.00
Dry Dock Sour Apricot, Aurora, CO
- Can (12oz)$7.00
Finkel and Garf Hopped Amber Ale, Boulder, CO
- Can (12oz)$7.00
Ratio 'Cityscapes' Mexican Lager, Denver, CO
- Can (12oz)$7.00
Stem Cider Rotating$8.00

Wine

Sparkling / Rosé

Rotating Rosé$14.00
Avinyo Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00
Naveran Rosé Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00
Poquito Moscato, Valencia, Spain
- 375ml$15.00
Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Champagne, Pinot Noir, Bouzy, Champagne, France$120.00

White

El Five Vino de Casa Blanco$10.00
Vera Vinho Verde, Vinhoverde, Portugal$10.00
Hugues Beaulieu 'Caves de Pomerol', Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France$11.00
Zarate, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain$14.00
Chateau Mourgues du Gres 'Galets Dores', Grenache Blanc / Roussanne / Vermentino Costieres de Nimes, France$11.00
Yarden, Chardonnay, Galilee, Israel$16.00

Red

El Five Vino de Casa Rojo$10.00
Macedon, Pinot Noir, Tikves Valley, Macedonia$13.00
Luberri 'Orlegi', Tempranillo, Rioja Alavesa, Spain$12.00
Alvaro Palacios 'Caminos del Priorat', Garnacha / Syrah / Cabernet, Priorat, Spain$16.00
Baracchi 'O'Lillo', Super Tuscan Blend, Tuscany, Italy$14.00
Recanati, Cabernet, Galilee, Israel$16.00

What 3,283 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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180jax
Denver
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Haven’t been in awhile but it’s always the same , fabulous. Went to celebrate a friend’s birthday and the service was terrific and the food even better. Love the lamb dish so delicious with spices and texture. Need to get the signature drink with the purple orchid. Will be back
k
kaydee
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service all around was outstanding! From the Sunjoy, the hostess who greeted us, to the amazing server Heather who walked us through the menu and guided us through selecting the perfect amount of tapas for a party of 4 hungry ladies. Heather helped us choose the perfect bottle of wine by asking thoughtful questions and found the perfect bottle to meet our price point. The food was amazing and so was the staff, we will definitely be back!
MD
MaryD
Denver
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience5
Our 3rd visit but probably our last. The flavors in the food are great and really interesting and the service is usually pretty good, but they consistently drop the ball on basic things : our shrimp and sea bass were both waaaay overcooked. The desserts were meh. And none of the 6 dishes we got really wowed us. I think they’re too big and busy to deliver the quality they need to. Surprised at the high ratings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing! The view was fabulous! The food was incredible! Great place to go with friends from out of town or on a date!! One of my favorite places to go always!!
RF
RudiF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about this place it's was fantastic the view is worth it :)
B
Bradley
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has the best menu in denver. Seafood paella is always incredible 👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place! The food is really really good!!
D
Daniel
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Great view, food just was nothing impressive. We had the paella.
GB
GregB
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely experience every time we come here
LW
LiveWell
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful. Tasty. Why go out for something you can make at home? Go to be daring, experience new flavors! It’s like opening several little packages! A kaleidoscope of tastes and textures! Our service was top shelf! We were not disappointed and you won’t be either! Epicurean delight!
L
Lili
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vegan options!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere!
a
angyl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
🤎 Spectacular Restaurant to share with couples and friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Didn’t get to sit on the side with the view of the city which was a bummer. Wish we would have known we weren’t getting the view.
CW
ChristopherW
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Wonderful time for a birthday.
FH
FHbi
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vale la pena ir. Genial, solo un poco de ruido por lo cual todos hablan muy alto.
LO
LauraO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made reservation for an intimate birthday celebration on the references of a couple of friends. Exceeded all expectations! Great food, wonderful drinks…..and our server Jac was on point with food, wine, and cocktail suggestions. She really made the night perfect with her attentiveness and lovely personality! Wonderful view….couldn’t have been better!!!
GE
GraceE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good, ambience, and service! Overall, wonderful experience.
M
Marlyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have an amazing time at El Five. Recommend to anyone! Lovely date night spot
A
Amanda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing ambience and the food was delicious and savory! Professional and helpful service as well.
N
Nick
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, good music at just the right volume. Excellent.
HE
HilaryE
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites! Always a great atmosphere; excellent service. The Lebanese Garlic Dip was spot on. The mushroom (veg) paella is a MUST.
HE
HannahE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING food! The vibes and the views are spectacular and I will definitely be back. Great service from start to finish :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
It’s a nice spot but the food is over-thought. Some of the dishes are just too sweet or dry. The ambiance is nice tho.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
FOOD WAS DELICIOUS.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tapas
LT
LoisT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love El Five! My husband and I went there to celebrate my birthday. Very cool vibe and decor. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our waiter Tyler was amazing! This was our first time there and we were a bit overwhelmed with the menu. He told us his favorite dishes and we ordered almost everything he recommended and he was spot on! The food was so delicious and the seafood paella was the best I've ever had. We look forward to coming back and will definitely recommend it to our friends. We're also going to be sure to have our friends ask for Tyler!
CF
CrissyF
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful celebration at El Five--the staff were attentive, helpful and kind; the food was fabulous and the setting was cozy. It was a memorable 80th birthday for my dad who remarked on the many changes in North Denver over time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good experience and food. A bit pricy for the amount of food.
g
gotcufrogs
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spent my birthday dinner here and couldn’t have had a better experience! Very romantic, we got the best table with a skyline view. Amazing food and service. One of my top favorite spots in Denver.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such a good time. The food and service was excellent. Also great views of Denver!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The food was just in such small portions. I mean I could have ate what all three of us had and still been hungry. I k ow your supposed to share these plates but honestly there wasn’t much to share. The food tasted good and the staff were awesome, I just think it was to much money for not enough food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience!
C
Carlos
Denver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome date night…waitress was perfect
EF
ErikF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place one of my favorites the garlic dip.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was amazing! Plates are small and a little pricey but overall worth it!
t
technophile
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time with my wife here for her birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Gorgeous views, food and drinks were great. Loved the service as well, quick but not rushing!
n
nicole
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the eggplant fries! Great ambiance and view of part of the city, friendly servers who offered recommendations. We will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So accommodating and friendly!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

El Five does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Five also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 524-9193.

El Five is rated 4.8 stars by 3283 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 127 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

2930 Umatilla St, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80211-3833

Additional information

Cross street
Umatilla and 30th
Neighborhood
Highlands
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Please note that our normal Valet offerings are not available at this time. Street parking is available for free on a first come, first served basis.
Public transit
W 32nd ave and Tejon street - Bus station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Cucci
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elfivedenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 524-9193

This restaurant now offers Takeout

El Five

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Mezze

Spreads of the Med** ***$27.00

Jamón Serrano & Cameros Cheese***$17.00

Lebanese Garlic Dip** ***$13.00

Smoked Burrata***$19.00

Moroccan Lamb Sausage***$18.00

Tapas de Gibraltar

Goat Cheese Croquettas$14.00

Patatas Bravas** ***$11.00

Kauai Shrimp***$18.00

Harissa Eggplant Fries** ***$13.00

Butter Poached Lobster$21.00

Mediterranean Sea Bass* ***$21.00

Matzo Ball Soup Dumplings$13.00

Iberico Pork Loin* ***$19.00

Crispy Cauliflower Yufka$13.00

Chickpea Pancakes "Tacos"***

Paella

Coliflor Paella** ***$29.00

Carne Paella***$37.00

Seafood Paella* ***$39.00

Carbon Culture Mushroom Paella* ** ***$36.00

Dessert Tapas

Chocolate Baklava$9.00

Basque Cheesecake$9.00

Dragees** ***$4.00

Turkish Tiramisu***$10.00

El Five Specialities

Apricot Frosé$12.00

Pineapple Mint Collins$11.00

Pasarela$12.00

Rosa Jones$12.00

Old Turk$12.00

El Five Martini$13.00

Zombie$15.00

Cocktails de Gibraltar

Sangria$14.00

Fez Medina$14.00

Femme Fatale$13.00

L5 Carajillo$13.00

Sloe down Susie$13.00

Queen's Crossing$13.00

Gin & Tonics

Juniper Jones

Hendricks

Monkey 47

Boodles

Barcelona

Beer & Cider

4 Noses 'Bout Damn Time' IPA Broomfield, CO

Dry Dock Sour Apricot, Aurora, CO

Finkel and Garf Hopped Amber Ale, Boulder, CO

Ratio 'Cityscapes' Mexican Lager, Denver, CO

Stem Cider Rotating$8.00

Wine

Sparkling / Rosé

Rotating Rosé$14.00

Avinyo Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00

Naveran Rosé Cava, Penedes, Spain$13.00

Poquito Moscato, Valencia, Spain

Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Champagne, Pinot Noir, Bouzy, Champagne, France$120.00

White

El Five Vino de Casa Blanco$10.00

Vera Vinho Verde, Vinhoverde, Portugal$10.00

Hugues Beaulieu 'Caves de Pomerol', Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France$11.00

Zarate, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain$14.00

Chateau Mourgues du Gres 'Galets Dores', Grenache Blanc / Roussanne / Vermentino Costieres de Nimes, France$11.00

Yarden, Chardonnay, Galilee, Israel$16.00

Spreads of the Med *$27.00

Lebanese Garlic Dip *$13.00

Patatas Bravas *$11.00

Harissa Eggplant Fries *$13.00

Coliflor Paella *$29.00

Carbon Culture Mushroom Paella* *$36.00

Dragees *$4.00