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    Alteño

    4.5 (97 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Guacamole
    Laureen O.

    On the positive side, service was good and server was helpful on selection of dishes. Everything was tasty and good. However, atmosphere was noisy and took away from the dinner. If I am going to eat this food I would prefer to do at Alma Fonda Fina.

    Sweet potato
    Michelle K.

    If I'm being honest, I'm quite disappointed with the quality/taste of the food. The service and atmosphere were amazing, but the actual food taste did not impress me at all. I do live in Las Vegas and I'm spoiled by the taste of the food, but I got the sweet potato dish because it was recommended by my waiter and because I love a similar dish at Kyu in Vegas, but this one did not compare at all. It looked beautiful, but I did not enjoy the flavor. The beef tartare wasn't bad, but again, did not compare to the beef tartar that I'm used to having.

    Corn bread
    Caroline B.

    This is a hidden gem! It has a very similar menu to Alma Fonda fina and the food is just as good. I've tried mezcalera Alma and in my opinion it doesn't live up to the other two. We went for happy hour and it was quiet but was fine dining. The service was spectacular they give great descriptions of the dishes and are very attentive.

    Bacon bits served on the side.  Special request.  Best part
    Steven S H C.

    Finally made it. Yes, it is super hard to get a time slot around dinner time. Just need to go out two months ahead. Nice welcome at the front, inside the hotel. There are two restaurants inside. If you are walking in from the Clayton street, its to your right. Noise: Yikes. We had few ladies at the larger table behind us who were so loud. They were competing with each other to take the gold medal for most obnoxious person at the dinner table. After they left, it was so quite that our waiter didn't have to yell to communicate. Service: definitely worth the 5 star experience. Not overly rushed or hovering around you but dirty dishes were taken away, water is filled in timely manner. Utensils and plates were changed out very frequently. Food: since we had 30 minutes till the end of HH, we ordered several things off the HH menu. Our waiter took time to explain about the restaurant and the chef and his experience. All of the offerings were shareable. For first timer here, I was glad to do some homework. Before coming here, I saved pic of dishes I wanted to try and glad I did. It's was bit dark, hard to read the menu. Personally, there were some unique dishes. Definitely lot of people taking advantage of HH.

    Natalia S.

    One of my favorite Denver openings of 2025... from the famed team behind Michelin-star Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma. The food is an homage to Chef Curiel's father's roots in the Highlands of Jalisco, bringing together some of the best dishes from Curiel's other restaurants with a focus on wood-fired cooking. One of the menu highlights was honestly the Pan de Elote (a seemingly simple cornbread elevated with soft huitlacoche butter and shaved black truffles). Another big difference is the expanded wine menu from Curiel's other restaurants, which definitely fits the location. The space (formerly home to Kini's) has undergone a beautiful transformation and can seat large and small groups alike (whereas Curiel's other restaurants are more intimate). Lovely service too -- same training evident across the entire restaurant group.

    Jessica C.

    You can't go wrong with Alteno or any of the Alma restaurants for a special occasion, or if you just want a really great meal. Our server was Mel and she was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the menu, funny, and attentive. In our Open Table account, it noted it was our reservation even though it was 5 months away but Mel brought us some champagne to celebrate, how nice! Honestly at any of the Alma restaurants, you could close your eyes and point to anything on the menu and it would be fabulous. We got 2 ceviche, 2 tacos, a salad, and the steak and they were all wonderful. We had some leftover steak and Mel recommended us to make steak and eggs the next day and brought out some butter that would be great with it - it was indeed very good. Drinks are always good as well. I really appreciate that there are non alcoholic versions of their cocktails so I was able to try the avocado margarita - yum! No complaints whatsoever. The vibe is moody and dark and romantic, I am looking forward to coming back!

    Tabitha B.

    Fantastic experience. Wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Very vibey spot, very relaxed and it was easy to settle in. I loved that they hung our coats up, it's a very nice touch. Food was top notch. Highlights were the cornbread, and the camote asado (roasted sweet potato). Taking a star away because our steak took 45 minutes... for medium rare... and there were quite a few tough spots with lots of gristle. For $60, I would've expected a better cut of meat. No dessert menu, either. The desserts didn't stand out as anything unique (like the rest of the menu). A simple chocolate cake, some tres leches, or flan. I feel like more unique options would have been more appropriate. I did enjoy the experience, the price is awesome for what you get, and the food is delicious. Make sure to grab some matches on the way out!

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    Angie C.

    Delicious food, great ambiance and decor, and prices match the experience. Our server was great as well, and additional staff was friendly and attentive to our table.

    Queso fundido
    Janelle M.

    I had no idea this was a sister restaurant to Alma Fonda fina, we tried to get reservations there and they were booked. We actually got a 8:45 reservation here and ended up sitting and eating at the bar a little earlier. The bartender was super helpful & attentive. We ordered the kampachi tostada, queso fundudo, crab avocado salad, & the chile relleno. Everything was fantastic! I'm really surprised this was such a hopping restaurant for a hotel restaurant. Normally if I saw a restaurant in a hotel I would assume it wasn't great. Well that's not the case with this restaurant, great food, great service, and a moody dark atmosphere which I like!

    Chocolate cake
    Sarah G.

    Wow, only great things to report about this amazing spot! The food is outstanding, we didn't have a single miss. Definitely try the queso while you're here! Service was wonderful and they treated us super well for a birthday outing. And the decor! It is absolutely stunning, no notes. I loved all the elegant little details all over the restaurant.

    Nedra A.

    Fantastic dishes- each one (I got three) better than the next, with a glass of wine --- still under $100!

    Pan de Elote

    Ate here for my second time this evening and I still haven't shut up about how great everything was the first time so now everyone in my life is going to get a dose of how insufferable I am when it comes to great food once again! My only complaint is the equities de huitlacoche only being served for happy hour. Tried some new and different things and the avocado margarita(smooth with a pleasant spicy kick!) as well as the costra de ribeye(I should have ordered a full one for myself) really stood out this time even though everything we tried was to die for! The flavor combinations of these delectable dishes never ceases to blow my mind! Thank you so much to our server, Holly, for taking such great care of us!

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    Damon B.

    Glad I checked out Alteno, while in Denver. Note: it's easier to get a reservation here than Alma Fonda Fina - but don't get caught lacking. Make the reservation at least a week or two out. Cuisine: 4/5. Solid. Pan de Elote, Queso Fudido, Carne Asada taco. Filling. Tasty. And worth it. The prime rib eye was delicious in the taco. The pan de elote was buttery goodness. And the queso fundido was rich and flavorful. Beverages: 4/5. Negroni and the Old Fashioned. Yup. Service: Epic. 5/5. Aya and Camille answered questions and made great recommendations (Flan). Thank you for enhancing the dining experience. Ambiance: 5/5. Modern. Sleek. Trendy. Buen provecho.

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    Everything from the food, service, and ambiance were phenomenal. One of my new favorite restaurants in Denver, CO. Can't wait to go back!

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Sweet potato

    Alma Fonda Fina

    4.8(296 reviews)
    3.9 miNorthwest, Highland

    VERY small portions. Food and drinks are overpriced for what you get…read more We spent $284.00 for 4 and left hungry. No dessert menu. Service was very good, but we won't return.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience here. I made the reservation online 60 days out as…read morerecommended. We were in at 4:45 as that was the only space available on the day we could go, and it worked out great. We got one plate from the happy hour menu and the fun avocado margarita and the old fashioned were fine cocktails. The margarita was a popular item, quite a few tables had them. I'll have to try and make one when we get home to Kona! Our server was Fiona; she was a whirlwind helping a number of tables, but we thought she was excellent and it was fun watching the staff behind the counter creating magical plates. Smiles on all of them as they worked like a team that knew and liked each other. And the plates they made were indeed delicious. I won't drill down on what we had, everyone will choose their own favorites by the end of their meal. One of our criteria when travelling is to find unique dining experiences, and this hit the mark in every way. We left after five plates and cocktails with smiles and satisfaction. While I've seen some reviews point out it was expensive, I don't feel it was overpriced for what they offer. I'd recommend this to anyone and it was an easy uber from our hotel. Mahalo.

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    Alma Fonda Fina - Bar seating where we could enjoy seeing the chefs working hard to make our dishes

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    Bar seating where we could enjoy seeing the chefs working hard to make our dishes

    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina - Enchiladas

    Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    2.5 miSouthwest
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    Excellent place. Great value, prices and portion size. Ambiance is freshly inviting. Service is…read moreflawless and friendly. All staff were professional and quick. Overall an excellent experience and I will be back.

    Sometimes you don't need culinary fireworks. Sometimes you need a place that feels like someone is…read moregenuinely happy you walked through the door. Adelitas is that place. I grabbed a seat at the bar where the bartender was friendly and engaging. On a recent Wednesday at 7:15, the restaurant was packed. When I left around 8:30, it was still busy. That's usually the best review a restaurant can get. Loyal customers don't keep coming back out of habit. They come back because it feels like home. The all-day happy hour margarita for $9 certainly doesn't hurt. The second one arrives before you've had time to argue yourself out of it. I ordered the enchiladas with carne asada and their house mole. If you're expecting one of those intensely complex moles with enough ingredients to fill a pantry, this isn't that. Adelitas' version is comforting, approachable, and deeply homey. It tastes less like a culinary experiment and more like something your abuela has been making for decades. The carne asada was tender, the rice and beans were exactly what they should be, and every bite reminded me why comfort food never goes out of style. Before leaving, I made the smartest decision of the evening. Tres leches to go. I devoured it later at home while Netflix asked if I was still watching. The cake somehow manages to be light while completely satisfying. Don't skip it. Better yet, don't pretend you're saving it for tomorrow. Adelitas isn't trying to impress you. It's trying to feed you well, welcome you warmly, and send you home happier than when you arrived. Whether your abuela was Mexican...or Greek...you'll understand exactly what they're serving here.

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    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval - Tamayo dining room

    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    3.0 miLodo, Northwest
    $$$

    9/1/26: surprisingly good! i don't have high hopes for…read moredenver food because the trends i see are steakhouses, healthy food, and beer. salsa trio & chips were delicious. three sauces came with the chips, all distinct in flavor. salsa verde wasn't spicy but had an amazing sour zing to it. my favorite was the charred pepita habanero salsa. this had the perfect consistency (not as liquidy as regular salsa) and had a bit of spice. the third sauce was interesting. i actually don't know what it was but it wasn't bad, also wasn't good. also orders the bonito which was bomb. tuna was so fresh and paired so well with the guac and WONTON chips. such an amazing crunch on these chips, i had to start dipping them with the salsas. skirt steak was so juicy. fajita veggies were decent, just a tad oily but i guess you can't really escape that when you get a sizzling plate. tortillas came in a little woven pig's ass (so fun)! nothing notable about the tortillas though, just plain flour. this place definitely shocked me, and i would come back again. highly recommend! eats- - salsa trio & chips - bonito - skirt steak fajitas

    Our group of 4 had a reservation for a Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion. It was…read moresurprisingly not busy at 7 pm which was kind of nice and so the restaurant was a bit quieter than expected. We ordered the chips and salsa trio to start, quesabirria, chicken and steak fajitas with corn equites and rice/beans as a side, and lastly the carnitas. Personally I got the carnitas and was shocked at the portion! The presentation was beautiful and overall it was quite tasty. The hard part with this meal was that the black bean puree was underneath all the meat and au jus so it was a bit challenging to scoop up and put in the tacos. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we were pretty stuffed that we couldn't make it to dessert.

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    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval
    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval
    Tamayo by Chef Richard Sandoval

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    Alteño - mexican - Updated September 2026

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