Alteño

Finally made it out to Alteno, after making our reservations in January. It was well worth the wait. We got the opportunity to try a lot of the food and we were very happy with it. We started with the Carne Apache which was strip with homemade potato chips 8/10. We were advised that the Pan De Elote cornbread was a must try and it did not disappoint, if anything the portion was a little small 10/10. We also had the camote asado sweet potato, which was a very unique dish, great flavor and spice 10/10. We also got a guacamole for the table which was good, but nothing special 8/10. I had a crab and avocado salad which may have been my favorite dish of the night 10/10. My friend had the stuffed mushroom which was alright, nice amount of crab in the crabcake 8/10. We also had the bigger quesadilla gringa al pastor which was fantastic but different 9/10. For our entrees we had the chuleta de res, 32oz porterhouse which fell a little short. We did not love the mole that was served on it and our steak was a little overcooked from medium rare 7/10. The chicken dish we had was exceptional pollo a las brasas 10/10, fries were amazing as well! For dessert my friend ordered a tres leches and said it was alright, it looked good but I did not try. Our server had forgot to put in one of our entrees which was suppose to be the lamb shank. I guess things happen. All in all we really enjoyed our meal. Our tab was close to $400 before tip for 3 people but we did order a lot of food intentionally because it was our first time here. The server and hostess were all very friendly. The parking is never that easy in Cherry Creek, we were able to find street parking but our meal took almost 2 and a half hours, so it expired. We look forward to coming back here again in the near future! Great spot for a special occasion, just make sure you plan in advance as it’s hard to get a reservation.

Alteno delivers an elegant experience from the moment you arrive. The space is beautiful and polished and the hospitality is unmistakably top-tier from the hostess stand onward. We dined as a party of six. The menu’s small-plates format is designed for sharing. Our server, Kelsey, was impeccable. She was knowledgeable and thoughtful in guiding us through the menu with clear, detailed descriptions. One standout recommendation was the sweet potato dish by Alma Fonda Fina. Though it sounded simple on paper, it was exceptional and a favorite. The flavor depth and melt in your mouth texture made it one of the night’s highlights. The kanpachi tostada was my favorite. The flavors and texture were perfectly balanced with a gentle spicy flavor lingering. The avocado margarita was unique and delightful with a beautiful Hawaiian black salt and tajin rim adding a small amount of heat. Overall, Alteno offers reasonable pricing for a standout experience pairing elevated cuisine with impeccable service in a beautiful setting.

Alteno was just as amazing as Alma Fonda Fina! Everything from the atmosphere, to the service, and of course the food was a wonderful experience. They have a great drink menu to begin your meal. The Paloma was a very yummy drink and was so refreshing without being too over-powerful with the grapefruit. We started with the Guacamole and the Pan de Elote. That cornbread with the truffle honey butter was the best cornbread I have ever had! The next course we shared the Gringa Al Pastor and that was delicious. We finished with the ribeye which was so tender and flavorful. I love that each course they bring out, the chef recommends how to enjoy it. We cannot wait to go back!

We loved Alteño, and will definitely go back! We walked in and sat at the bar easily on a weekday afternoon. The service was wonderful and we tried several delicious dishes and were able to sample some amazing wine! Their commitment to cultivating amazing wine and spirit collections and making great food made our visit incredibly memorable. We’re looking forward to making reservations soon to have a full dinner there.