Alma Fonda Fina
Denver, US
- No.45 North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Created by husband and wife duo Johnny and Kasie Curiel, Alma Fonda brings approachable Mexican cuisine to the heart of Denver. With 'alma' meaning 'soul' and 'fonda' a casual gathering spot', the name captures the restaurant's warm, modern take on dining out. Inside, the focus is on the eight-seat chefs' counter, where guests chat with Curiel's team about the dishes they're preparing, sharing techniques and tips – whether it's adding a splash of mezcal to the serrano ponzu or tomato butter to the Hokkaido scallop. Highlights include adobo-seared hamachi in roasted pineapple purée, agave-roasted sweet potato with salsa macha and fennel-whipped requesón and sopes topped with pasilla-braised short rib. Sister restaurants include Cozobi Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma and Alteño, all in Colorado.
Key Information
- Average price per person $62
- Lunch: Mon – Fri, Dinner: Mon – Sun
- +1 303 455 9463
- Visit Alma Fonda Fina's Website
Location
2556 15th St, Denver, Colorado, 80211
