Chef Johnny Curiel's one-MICHELIN-star Mexican restaurant in LoHi — the most sophisticated and personal interpretation of Mexican regional cuisine in Colorado.
Why It Belongs on the List
Alma Fonda Fina in the Highlands earned a MICHELIN star and immediately doubled its reservation wait times. Chef Johnny Curiel draws on his Jalisco Highlands roots to create dishes that are both deeply rooted in Mexican tradition and unmistakably contemporary. The mole programs, fresh tortillas, and mezcal list are exceptional. The adjacent Mezcaleria Alma also holds a MICHELIN star for its cocktail and spirits program. Together they make the Highlands block a remarkable dining addresses in Denver.
What Stands Out
- One MICHELIN star
- Chef Johnny Curiel
- Jalisco-inspired Mexican cuisine
- Exceptional moles and mezcal program
- Located in LoHi (Highlands)
- Mezcaleria Alma adjacent (also MICHELIN-starred)
- Book ahead