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Milpa, Calgary, AB

Milpa

4.5 (140)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican
1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Milpa is a vibrant Mexican eatery and cocktail bar located in Calgary’s bustling 17th Ave entertainment district. Specializing in contemporary Mexican cuisine, Milpa showcases bold and authentic flavours from Chef Elia Herrera. Hailing from Cordoba, Veracruz, is a third-generation Mexican chef who is deeply rooted in family traditions and is dedicated to infusing her cooking with these bright flavours through inventive small plates crafted with quality ingredients. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Veracruz, Milpa offers a modern twist on classic dishes, providing a unique dining experience that highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy an array of flavourful tacos & quesadillas made with our in-house tortillas, fresh ceviches, and handcrafted cocktails, all in a lively and welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Mexico.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Elia Herrera
  • Catering
    Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    5th & 17th avenue SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner with Don

    CA$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 26, 2025 only
    Join us for a one-night-only immersive dinner where mystery meets mastery and tequila tells the tale. What to expect: - A Welcome cocktail that disappears - Don Fulano Cocktails - Multi- Course Dinner - Guided Don Fulano Tequila Tasting

What 140 people are saying

Milpa 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Milpa in Calgary offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience, praised for its "amazing service and great food." Diners love the "fresh, delicious" cuisine, including standout items like fish tacos and ceviche. The "beautiful aesthetic" and "great happy hour deals" enhance the atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions and casual outings alike.
140 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food. Milpa is one of the best restaurants in Calgary that serves Mexican cuisine.

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  2. Dana VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New favourite Mexican restaurant!!! Fresh, delicious food - great service. Music bit loud (we still like to chat over meals ;) but otherwise, can’t wait to try dinner menu!

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  3. Madeline

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious fish tacos, ceviche, and customizable margaritas! Super friendly and quick servers. Beautiful aesthetic!

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  4. Sherese

    Calgary / Southern Alberta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time eating here and we LOVED it to much! The ambience, the staff and the food! AMAZING!!! The corn tortillas are SO DELICIOUS! We loved our server Pablo, he was great! So patient, kind and helpful! We had the carnita machete, fish and cactus tacos! SOOOO GOOOD! Will definitely eat here again!

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  5. Alison

    Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a couple great dishes but some meh dishes. Staff was friendly. It didn’t quite meet our expectations.

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  6. suhue

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and very welcoming staff. Highly recommend!

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  7. Leslie Smith

    Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour deals on tasty margs & yummy tacos! Although their interior is lovely, it was too nice to be inside. The patio is west facing/shaded, which was nice at 28 degrees! The service was very good as well.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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  8. Tracey

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent. All of the servers were so polite and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the experience.

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  9. Kelly

    Calgary / Southern Alberta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Milpa! Always delicious and the servers are very kind.

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  10. Tai

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for a work dinner and we were lucky to have the general manager Tiffany as our server. The food was impeccable, the drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, but Tiffany really made the experience special. She had amazing food and drink recommendations but she also made us feel so taken care of when she brought us complementary boozy slushy shots and hats. Also, if you’ve never had a shot of tequila with an apple slice, you’re missing out! We have Tiffany to thank for that too.

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FAQs

Milpa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 452-6155.

Milpa is rated 4.5 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Milpa

1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th & 17th avenue SW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Elia Herrera
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
  • Private party facilities
    Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
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