Stopped in here for a late dinner with a friend as the kitchen serves until 11:30 pm most nights. The space is the one that once held Departures and some other interim restaurant. I'd imagine based on the folks involved and the quality of the meal I had that this concept should stick in the space. As is customary for me when I eat late, I ate at the bar; service from the bar staff was excellent, and the Somm stopped by to help with wines. I'd be remiss if I also did not mention that the people watching was spectacular. Food-wise, the Ostiones and Carne Apache were excellent, as was the corn bread and the Carne Asada. Honestly, the only thing that was kind of a miss is no longer on the menu, which was an al pastor dish that was too big and very muddled. read more

We've had excellent experiences at the group's other two restaurants, so we were genuinely looking forward to trying Alteño. Unfortunately, this visit was a major disappointment, especially considering the price. Our ratings: * Ostiones Nakaochi Tuna Tartare - 9/10: Absolutely delicious, especially with the habanero oil. * Kanpachi Tostada Baja Kanpachi - 0/10: This was inedible. It was extremely salty, and the chips were stale. We sent it back. * Pan de Elote (Jalapeño Cornbread) - 10/10: Outstanding. * Stuffed Portobello Mushroom - 7/10: Enjoyable. * Costra de Ribeye (Prime CAB Ribeye) - 2/10: Very greasy and lacked flavor. Brought it home for our dog. * Pollo a las Brasas - 8/10 for the chicken, 0/10 for the fries: The chicken was well prepared, but the fries arrived cold, greasy, and soggy. Overall, about half of the dishes we ordered missed the mark, which is not what we expect from a restaurant at this price point. The dining room was also so dark at 7:00 p.m., while it was still bright outside, that it almost felt as though the lights hadn't been fully turned on. It made the atmosphere feel uninviting rather than intimate. Our server was excellent--friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of the evening. However, despite sending back a dish and raising concerns about others, management never came by to check on our experience or make any effort to address the issues. We spent $360 for dinner and left feeling disappointed. Given how much we've enjoyed the group's other restaurants, this was surprising. We hope this was an off night, but based on this experience, we'll be choosing other restaurants in the future. read more

After months and months of trying to get a reservation, I finally made it to @altenodenver Compared to its sister restaurants, Alteño is inspired by the Jalisco Highlands but with some of the favorite dishes you'll find at the Alma restaurants. Our favorite was definitely the Carne Asada and the Pan de Elote. Definitely recommend their Avocado Margarita too! What i ordered: Avocado Margarita and Hibiscus Margarita Aguachile De Hamachi (Cucumber Habanero Broth / Salsa Seca / Avocado Puree) Kanpachi Tostada (Baja Kanpachi / Santa Barbara Uni / Avocado / Salsa De Chiles Seco) Pan De Elote (Jalapeno Cornbread / Huitlacoche Butter / Smoked Honey / Black Truffle) ‍ Stuffed Mushroom (Portobello Mushroom / Blue Crab / Hoja Santa Remoulade / Lemon) Gringa Al Pastor (Heritage Pork / Charred Pineapple / Salsa Guacachile / Queso Oaxaca) Carne Asada (Prime Ribeye / Mexican Rice / Huitlacoche Butter / Frijoles Puercos) read more

Alteño - Aguachile De Hamachi (Cucumber Habanero Broth / Salsa Seca / Avocado Puree) - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Fun, trendy ambiance in Cherry Creek. We really like the restaurant layout, cool bar area. Waiters very friendly and helpful. The food was good, not great. The cornbread was outta this world, but nothing else blew us away. We were spoiled by a recent trip to Mezcaleria Alma so our expectations were unfairly high. That place was easily a five, can't quite put this at the same level so it gets a four, but it's still a very good spot. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

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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. read more

Alteño - Menú - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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! read more

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I have enjoyed their crab and avocado salad, but I have noticed that the dressing for the salad has become heavier and heavier. So I ordered the dressing on the side last time and it was perfect without dressing. This time I ordered it with dressing on the side but the sever said " the chef wouldn't let me do that" the salad was soaked by the dressing. I asked the server that I wanted to talk to the chef but no one came out. I will never go back knowing that the dressing will kill me. That crab and avocado salad was the only menu I have returned. Now I have no reason to go back. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Alteño - Chocolate cake - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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I came for happy hour with a couple of friends and I would definitely do it again. The Volcan Al pastor for $10 was delicious and I also got a HH cocktail for $11. Our server recommended the pan de elote (cornbread) and I also see a lot of recommendations on here for it. While it was good, I don't think any of us thought it was worth the $19 (not on HH). I wanted to order more food and drinks, but our server didn't come by again before happy hour was over so that was annoying. There was also a 2% credit card surcharge. read more

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Amazing service. They were extremely attentive and would give us a set of new plate and silverware after almost every dish. The table would be cleaned as well while resetting the table once again. She was eager to assist with any questions asked and provide suggestions for most popular dishes. When each dish is served, they explain the ingredients and how the chef recommends doing prior to eating to get the most of the flavor. My favorite was the pan de elote. The butter used was such a nice pairing. I could eat that butter everyday. Every dish served had amazing flavors and I had no complaints about any of them. Would definitely come back again with friends! read more

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I went for an early dinner and was glad I did not have much to eat before because this family-style meal was very filling. Having perused the menu before arriving due to my allergies, I knew what I wanted to order. Our server was very helpful in making sure my choices were appropriate and describing each of the dishes to us. * Stuffed Mushroom: more like a crab cake on top of a portobello mushroom, but so flavorful. Our server suggested cutting it up and mixing it with the greens it came with. Amazing! * Pan De Elote: Jalapeño cornbread was worth the wait. The little crisp part on the bottom, paired with the moist cake, was a perfect mix of savory, sweet, and spice. Yum! * Carne Asada: 14-oz Prime Ribeye cooked to a perfect medium rare pairs well with huitaloche butter, salsa macha, or the pico de gallo that came with the rice and beans. (It's definitely a plate to share!) * Camote Asado: A favorite from Alma, this is what I usually get for dessert. It did taste a bit different, but it was still good. I do like that Alma keeps the fennel whipped Requesón cold so it tastes more like whipped cream. Overall, it was a very memorable and lovely experience. It is hard to compare Chef Curiel's restaurants; I think that is his intent. Each has its own personality, so each will provide you with a different experience. read more

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Phenomenal food! Alteno comes to us from the same mastermind of Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma--There are few more around the city in Johnny Curiel's repertoire as well, but Alteno and Alma Fonda Fina are the breakout winners for me. (Mostly because I haven't tried any others-ha). Highlights of the menu include: the fan favorite, Pan de Elote, the Stuffed Mushroom- that crab was amazing, better than anything I've had on the East coast, the Carne Asada, and once again the famous and delicious Camote Asado. Our server was very knowledgeable and took great care of us throughout our whole time dining. It's a family style affair for sure. Come hungry and come ready to taste the flavors of Jalisco! read more

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Wow. The food was spectacular. Honestly everything was great and pretty much worth the hype. We went 4 adults and loved the experience. The waiters were very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us decide what to eat. We started off with 3 oysters and tuna tartar and the carne apache. Both were great and fresh. Then we shared the pan de elote (probably one of the best parts of the meal) and the stuffed mushroom which had a tomatillo green goddess dressing that they should sell by the bottle. I think the salad that accompanied the mushroom was the best part of the meal. We each got our own taco next. I had the taco de pancita that was delicious. Juicy and not too fatty (didn't not overpower the flavor). And we shared the lamb and the chicken for entrees. Let me tell you that that fries with the chicken are a mountain and the ones at the bottom covered in chicken droppings were to die for. We ate every last bite. The lam had garbanzos on the bottom and I think that should have been its own plate. The lamb was good but came with a thick corn tortilla that blunted the rest of the flavors. Would probably not get the lamb again, but the rest was fantastic. To finish we shared a tree leches that was a little on the dryer side compared to what I am used to, however it was fantastic either way. The vibe is dark and moody with happy music. Its loud with low ceilings. Not a place I'd bring young ones. But for an elevated dinning experience without outrageous price tags...this is the place. read more

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Had a FANTASTIC meal at Alteno. Came in for my birthday. The ambience is dark and cozy. We ordered oysters and 4 dishes as well as 2 desserts and left stuffed. Everything we got was delicious, it was hard to pick a favorite. Even things that sound simple, like the crab and avocado salad, was SO good. The ONLY negative is that the desserts weren't our favorite. Service was very friendly and they gave us a small glass of bubbly to celebrate the birthday. It's definitely a special occasion meal but I can't wait to return. read more

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Dined here four times.... Such a sexy vibe for a date. Great crowd albeit loud. Great authentic flavorful Oaxaca cuisine. So much flavor Good wine list and okay cocktails Great service with amazing pace to the meal Part of the Alma Fonda trinity Highly recommend Good luck getting ressys read more

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I don't say this lightly- this is easily one of my favorite spots in Denver. You absolutely need to get the avocado margarita and the Pan De Elote is a must have. The service was amazing and each course came out perfectly timed read more

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My favorite new restaurant in denver. Amazing food. Make sure to make a reservation or you'll definitely have to wait. read more

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It's really hard to go wrong here. From the ambience, service and food, everything is really top tier. My friend and I shared one entree, two smaller plates and a dessert and it was more than enough food. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu but the pan de elote seems like a must order. I quite literally licked the extra truffle infused butter of the spoon it was that good. The halibut dish was super flavorful though halibut is a bit meatier of a fish than I like so I would have preferred a fattier fish. The rice it comes with is super buttery and without a dish the best rice I've had. The tres leches for dessert was equally perfect The space itself is located in the Clayton hotel and much larger than Johnny Curiel's other restaurants but it's not any easier to get a reservation! Dishes were cleared after each new item arrived and everything was timed seemingly perfectly I was celebrating my birthday and not only did they provide complimentary champagne (or mezcal or tequila shots), but everyone from our waiter to the hostess to other servers wished me a happy birthday read more

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Came in for just drinks one Wednesday night where not a lot places were open. We were able to snag two seats at the bar. The staff were welcoming and nice. Most of their cocktails were tequila based, but that was not a problem for me. The drinks were good. My boyfriend got an old fashioned and I got the Carajillo. The Carajillo was fabulous if you like mezcal and coffee! Would definitely come back to actually try the menu! Need to update this once that happens. read more

Alteño - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was a one-of-a-kind experience. I love to come in with a small group of other yelpers and try new restaurants, as we all share plates and get to try so many things. I'm really excited that we got to do this here because this was one of the top dining experiences I've had recently in Denver. It's inside the Clayton hotel, which has such a cute lobby, and the restaurant is moody and well decorated, with sultry lighting and modern Mexican Decor. We started with some drinks, the avocado margarita was delicious, a little bit of a spicy cake with a yummy black salt rim. My friend had the hibiscus margarita, which was also really good. We shared the camote asada - so good, easily could have been my favorite dish at another restaurant, but here the other plates we had even topped this. Next came the truffle jalapeño cornbread, absolutely delicious. Has that crispy crust that goes so well with the warm doughy inside, smothered in this delicious truffle butter melting into it. So good. We almost ordered a second one, but decided to try the Aguachile instead. I'm so glad we did, this was an amazing flavorful experience, with the juice bringing in a fruity component, along with the pomegranate seeds and almonds for texture, and the fish was so fresh. This was a very unique dish. We had the gringa al pastor - possibly the best plate of the night, the pork was insane, exactly as it should taste, like a taco stand in Mexico. And the tortilla for the quesadilla was so rich, the sauces and toppings just made it incredible. We ended with the Carne Asada, it took forever to come out, but was (i think?) a sous vide because it was cooked to absolute perfection. It came with a rice and beans sauce, but on the side, and a very limited amount, as well as a sauce that almost reminded me of A1. This was my least favorite dish of the night, although the steak was so well cooked and seasoned, it could have used the sauce or component to bring the flavor profile and overall plate to the next level like we experienced with some of the earlier dishes Still, for Denver this is a top spot, can't wait to come back and try more things read more

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We loved Johnny Curiel's more casual place in Lower Highlands, Alma Fonda Fina, but were eager to try this more upscale spot in Cherry Creek North. It took months to get a reservation and then my friend had an issue and we had to reschedule, so we've been waiting four and one half months for this dinner. OMG! Worth every minute of the wait. Ten stars! Twenty stars!! Thirty stars!!! Pretty close to the best meal I've ever had. Amazing. Astounding. I'll savor this for the rest of my life. The restaurant occupies the north lobby space in the Clayton Hotel, Cherry Creek North. It has been completely transformed from the previous tenant and is gorgeous, welcoming, and comfortable. The staff was extremely gracious, totally knowledgeable about the menu and the concept, and very efficient. The kitchen was quick and the staff never lost their calm efficiency, although the restaurant became very crowded by 6:00 p.m. The server suggested sharing one item from each of the four sections of the menu and that's what we did. We started with the Baked Hokkaido Scallops in serrano butter, citrus salsa negra, fresh lime, and scallions. These absolutely melted in our mouths. Perfectly cooked and extremely tender with a nice amount of heat. Next was the Enchilada Suiza with roasted, skin-on chicken, salsa tomatillo, queso Oaxaca, and pickled red onion. Very flavorful. The server particularly recommended the Pan de Elote and she was right. This is jalapeño cornbread with huitlacoche butter, smoked honey, and black truffle (cooked to order). My friend's favorite. Absolutely perfect texture, great flavor, amazing compound butter. Finally, we had the Lubina Rayanada. Pacific striped bass, caper and olive broth, roasted tomatillos, and butter rice. The perfect portion, delicious sauce, exquisite fish, and unctuous rice. A great conclusion to the meal. We were stuffed, so we didn't consider dessert. I'm sure we missed out on something great. We can't wait to return. This place is something special. read more

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If I could give this place more stars I would because of how amazing it is! From the start we got greeted by everyone, the server was so knowledgeable and recommended food not just to get us to buy the "expensive" options but more so we would experience the food. The chef Seriosuly took his time to curate the menu beautifully. Every dish we had was cooked to perfection, the drinks were different but tasted amazing! The vibe and ambience was great as well. I'm glad cherry creek is having places like this one, and I hope Alteño earns a Michelin star soon! read more

We found the best restaurant in Denver. The service was great and we loved the recommendations from our server. The restaurant had nice decor, though we asked to be moved to a table with better lighting. The hamachi and uni tostada was a standout. Everyone loved the jalapeno cornbread and gringa al pastor as well. I thought that the entrees (chicken and fish) were just okay. I also wouldn't recommend the baked scallops. The drinks were fantastic and my favorite was the avocado margarita. read more

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Chef Johnny's newest restaurant is nestled under a swank hotel. My partner and i have been dining at his restaurants since he opened Alma Fonda in LoHi and we have never been disappointed with any of the dishes nor service provided. This concept is supposed to represent rustic food in the style of a camping experience. The food is humble yet divine and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Yet another great addition to the Colorado food scene. Get your reservations now before Michelin slaps an award on this one as well. (p.s do NOT miss the cornbread w/ truffle butter) read more

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4 friends here for dinner on a Sunday night. Loved: Pan De Elote Jalapeno Cornbread Black Truffle Camote Asado Agave Roasted Sweet Potato Salsa Macha Crab & Avocado Blue Crab / Warm Bacon Liked: Pollo A Las Brasas Fire Roasted Chicken / Herbed French Fries Just OK: Gringa Al Pastor Heritage Pork / Charred Pineapple Carne Asada Prime Ribeye Wine list: chenin blanc wonderful, Nebbiolo not available. Kudos for featuring Mexican wines. Service: very attentive Ambiance: dark, hard to see the menu. Our table next to the kitchen kind of disappointing given that we made a reservation more than two months in advance. We were seated promptly. Overall: this place is a seriously good restaurant, but a little overrated. Falls short of five stars for me. I would come back for cocktail hour and snacks. I don't think it's worth the dinner experience given the prices, the location, the pricey entrees, the dark ambiance. read more

We have been to two other restaurants from Johnny Curiel. Alteno was another unique experience and one we would definitely repeat. We started with the Pan Elotes since our waitress mentions it was a signature items. It truely is unique and delicious. It seemed like every table our us had gotten it as well. Then we had another appetizer - the raw big eyed tuna which we agreed we could have eatten another order of because it just melted in your mouth and had this tart yet simple and fresh vibe to it. We then moved on to the queso which came with incredible tortilla like bread. Of course they only provided 2 (1 for each of us) and we had to ask for another 2 in order to finish the dish. That part is annoying - just bring out 2 tortilla for each person to start. Then we finished off the meal with the main course - Al Pastor. It was incredibly flavorful. Our waitress was amazing! She was attentive, informative, and give us some great tips on how to consume some of the dishes, bringing us different sauces to experience with them. read more

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Alteno has been on my list since it opened. The food and service were wonderful Drinks: hibiscus and their popular avocado margs. Fabulous Baked Hokkaido Scallop - OMG must get. The sauce was incredible *Kanpachi Tostada - also very good flavor and texture with a little kick from their creamy spicy sauce. Doesn't have a strong uni flavor at all. Pan de Elote - shaved truffles on the butter. It was fabulous. We wouldn't let them take it away from the table, although we were getting full. Crab and Avocado - the portio was perfect for 2 to share. Fresh butter lettuce and plenty of blue crab, we ate it like lettuce wraps. Lubina Rayada Pacific Striped Bass / Caper & Olive Broth / Roasted Tomatillos / Butter Rice - ok, the bass itself was delightful. The skin was super crispy, and the caper and olive sauce were pretty good. But the butter rice was way too rich for me, half to half ratio of butter and water. Oof. Thank goodness I had my physical last week. But, it wasn't my personal favorite. The ambiance was very nice, dim and romantic but enough light to see the menu and decor was beautiful. read more

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Unfortunately not much on the menu I could eat but the guacamole was amazing - small portion with lots of chips but not quite enough guac had lots of chips left over. The mex75 was the highlight and I'd come back for that all day! I had 3!! . Hopefully I'll fair better during my reservation at Alma Fonda fina later this month. Wanted to move this place since we live in the area but bartender was either clueless or not super helpful since she couldn't come up with a single item for me to eat with a fish / dairy allergy. read more

Alteño - Mex75 - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Alteño delivers an elevated dining experience with bold flavors and exceptional service. The Kanpachi Tostada was a out of the ordinary dish with fresh Baja kanpachi, creamy avocado, and the perfect touch of heat. Equally impressive, the Baked Hokkaido Scallops melted in the mouth, complemented by the rich serrano butter. Among other things that we ordered were the Queso fundido - their sourdough tortilla was quite interesting. The al pastor came in almost like a pizza and the pibil taco was tasty as well, a bit tangy. My friend got the chili relleno and that was really a stand out dish. For desserts, definitely don't skip the flan, probably one of the best flans I've had in Denver - the pistachio crumble made it enjoyable! Service was excellent.. attentive without being intrusive and a special touch was the chef personally coming by to deliver few of the dishes. If you're looking for refined Mexican-inspired cuisine with top-notch hospitality, Alteño is a must-visit! Great addition to the Cherry creek neighbourhood. read more

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This space has been many different restaurants and now part of the group with Alma Fonda Fina which has the Michelin star. The staff are super attentive and friendly. The decor is very pretty and really nice ambiance. They do have a happy hour which not all their restaurants have so I love that! I went around 4.30 so go to have food of both the happy hour and dinner menu. Of the things we tried the favorites were the toro, tostado, jalapeño corn bread and kanpachi. The queso was also really tasty and came with side items that I don't really think it needed. Can be tricky getting in, so make reservations in advance but well worth it! Enjoy!! read more

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Fantastic experience! My partner and I started with the Queso Fundido that was accompanied by sourdough tortillas (YUM). Secondly we shared the Taco De Pancita which has some of the best if not the best pork belly I've ever had. Followed by the Pollo A Las Brasas which had a great pan sauce! Lastly we enjoyed the Flan which is pictured. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing and the service was great! Can't wait to come back next time I visit Denver :) read more

Alteño - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Denver, Colorado