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    Alteño

    4.6 (86 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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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.

    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!

    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!

    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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    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.

    Beef tartar
    Nichole A.

    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.

    Branzino

    Came here for the first time last night. It's great food. Quality over quantity for sure but I'm all for it. The wine list is also great! I sat at the bar and still received great service. Indoor lighting is cute, it is a bit loud but in a good way!

    Flan

    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 :)

    Stuffed mushrooms: Portobello Mushroom / Blue Crab / Hoja Santa Remoulade / Lemon
    Maddie R.

    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

    steak
    Katie R.

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

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    Avocado margarita. Kanpachi uni tostada. Cornbread. Just love this new addition to cherry creek and has become a favorite stop.

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    (521 reviews)

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    Highland, Northwest

    Menu as of 12/7/2025 We went out on a whim after returning…read moreour rental car and driving back into town. My husband and I were super hungry. Looking at taco places, I went with something close by to our location and found this hidden gem. Nestled away on a small street corner of Clay Street and 32nd Ave. parking can be scarce, but I'm sure with the right time and a little bit of walking you will find and manage your way here. Outside the restaurant, they have a small seating area which now is winter too cold to enjoy, but I'm sure in the spring and summer and fall time is super enjoyable. The inside, though a little bit tiny and no cozier than going to your mom's house and expecting a family Filled living room/Kitchen. We went down and greeted by three smiling faces. We already looked at the photos online and knew we want tacos so opted with the chicken tacos and Carne Asada taco plates. The tacos place option came with 5 tacos with up to 2 choices of meats the ratio would be 2:3 .. freshly mashed guacamole made in front of you or freshly sliced avocado.. In the pictures I listed you will find each chicken and Carne Asada options. Both slow pictures missing two tacos because we devoured them as soon as we got into the truck. Their street tacos are heavenly! Chicken option was all chicken breast super juicy grilled to perfection five tacos on a plate another two tacos missing because my husband and I devoured it. This plate came we asked it with the guacamole option instead of fresh avocado. The carne asada was just FULL of flavor and the fresh avocado slices with green tomatillo salsa SLAPPED.. the tortillas are super soft and tears from how fresh the flour tortillas were!! Definitely a place to sit and eat there to enjoy the hot food. I'm originally from SoCal and a heavily populated Latinos with amazing tacos and food.. Taqueria La Familia passed the bar high!! We can't wait to come back and try other options and will update pictures and review then!

    Yet again bossman was leading the Kitchen like Chef Ramsay and handling business on the phone and…read moremade my food himself while the ladies tended to customers! Fresh guac and my wife loves the tacos ! Gotta go for a quant yet energetic vibe and excellent eats.

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    Southeast

    Not your generic Mexican restaurant. Ni tuyo is special. The space, the food, and the staff. Owner…read moreis frequently there, and the passion is so obvious. Inside it feels like community. Ni tuyo means not yours. Experience ni tuyo. Pork belly tacos were insanely good. Also the rib molcajete. Those two items stood out. They feature original cocktails, thoughtfully invented. Some of them blow my mind, some of them I didn't think worked very well for my preference, but all of them were unique. I value this uniqueness. Don't get for about mezcal Wednesdays. A great way to leave your comfort zone and try whatever they are featuring for a reduced price. Their variety of curated mezcal is a great way to start and make progress on your mezcal journey. There is such a variety of mezcal that I believe there is something for almost everyone. Put your trust in their bartenders to guide you on the different styles and flavors. And finally, they are a huge part of the Colorado agave collective. Monthly agave tasting. The best way to learn and appreciate.

    Went here for my birthday and had a good time!…read more The prickly pear margarita was really good! We enjoyed the elote and guacamole. For the price, we didn't get very much guacamole but it was good, as was the elote! The pork belly tacos were very good but the tortillas were too small for the amount of filling. The molcajete was good but I'm not sure we would get it again. Overall, a solid spot for a nice dinner.

    Alteño - mexican - Updated May 2026

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