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    Alteño

    4.6 (87 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    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.

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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.

    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!

    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!

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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.

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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.

    Brena E.

    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.

    Pan de elote
    Jenny L.

    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!

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    Edie A.

    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.

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    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.

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    3.8
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    Brunch has been done to death. I agree, and if I have to eat one more mass produced eggs Benedict I…read morewill lose my mind. But, low and behold there is this great brunch in Denver. It's full of mole enchiladas with egg, mahi ceviche and bottomless bloody Maria's... say less. Tamayo is has gone the test of time in Denver for a reason and they do not hold back and jump head first into the brunch pool. There is an al a cart option but I went full send and tasted almost the whole menu with my party. There are some things for the masses (taquitos) which I agree are good and hit the mark for people a little less food experiences, but there are risk that are worth the reward with the jack fruit tacos (pairs great with a margarita, also included with drinks). Jordan our server and Brien the manager were bringing the A game of service to the Sunday morning. Was I out of place in my pre-baseball game day jersey? Not at all. But I also would have fit in had I picked a sport coat instead. Pound for pound the best premium brunch I have had in a long long time. Grab a drink and get your brunch on!!!!

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