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Restaurants in Jefferson Park

Mezcaleria Alma

4.9
381 Google reviews

Rates above the average for restaurants near Jefferson Park — one of 15 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Mezcaleria Alma is an upscale Mexican restaurant in a renovated historic building known for elevated small plates, exceptional cocktails, and an impressive tequila selection, located in Denver.

Every reviewer describes a transcendent dining experience where thoughtfully executed dishes, inventive cocktails, and genuinely warm hospitality from a close-knit staff create something that feels special and deserving of national recognition.

  • Intimate, energetic space in a beautifully renovated historic building with excellent acoustics for conversation
  • Exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive staff who feel like family, including chefs who work the line and sometimes serve guests
  • Creative, balanced cocktails crafted by bartender Christina that pair perfectly with mezcal-forward options
  • Impeccable execution of small plates with perfectly textured tortillas, tlayudas, and tostadas that hold together beautifully
  • Fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations that feel both innovative and comforting
  • Not an inexpensive dining experience, though reviewers agree it's worth the cost
  • Small, intimate space means it fills up quickly and may be difficult to get reservations

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Tostada de Toro
  • Mole
  • Tres Leches
  • Beet Spritz
  • Tostada with uni
  • Costillal short rib
  • Old Fashioned

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What Visitors Say

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Elizabeth Van Loan

3 weeks ago

Coming to Mezcaleria Alma was an incredible experience. It is an old building that was renovated. The walls were well decorated. There was music, but we could still talk. The wait staff were knowledgeable and attentive. The food was amazing. We ordered 5 dishes and a dessert, all of which were delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the food pairing was perfect. The mole was so unique and the best mole I ever had. I recommend the arroz a la tumbana, and the flautas, the carne apache, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

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Mo M.

3 weeks ago

Holy smokes. Mezcalaria Alma was one of the most magical dining experiences of my life. Just truly amazing. The Tostada de Toro was so delicious that I think my eyes rolled back in my head and I couldn't talk after the first bite. The flavor combos are divine. There were dishes that felt new and unique, and dishes that felt comfortable and fun. Everything was elevated and thoughtful. The Old Fashioned was perfection. The Beet Spritz was an adventure. Shout out to our serve Ryan for being making the experience top notch. 10/10 recommend. Damn.

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Kaylee Cole

2 months ago

Mezcaleria is by far my favorite restaurant in Denver. I have been going here since they first opened last fall, probably 5 times in total and once at Alma (also amazing). The space itself is rather intimate, which makes it feel even more special. The food and drinks are genuinely incredible. I’ve sat solo at the bar top and also dined with friends. Christina is such a sweetheart who’s honed her craft. I’ve never had a bad cocktail or conversation with her. What keeps bringing me back beyond the stellar dining experience, is the staff. It’s clear this team is family. It’s really cool to see the head and sous chefs working right there, and sometimes even serve you. The manager Dom is so warm and delightful, it’s evident such care go into curating the perfect experience for guests. Overall, I’ve been to Michelin restaurants everywhere I’ve traveled, and have never experienced one as deserving of recognition as Mezcaleria.

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Maggie Delaney

a month ago

One of the most exciting meals I’ve had in a while! We were a party of 2 sat at the chefs counter, which was a really fun experience watching everyone at work. The cocktails were fantastic, we started with the beets spritz (highly recommend if you love beets or anything a little different!) and the corn sour, both were balanced and refreshing. We then moved on to the colada (sweet treat) and old fashioned (perfect for mezcal lovers, not overly spirit forward!). Standout dishes for us were the tostada with uni (probably my favorite thing I’ve eaten all year) and the costillal short rib. However, EVERY dish was amazing, flavorful and perfect all around. No notes on anything. Special shoutout to however the beans are cooked, they were so flavorful and delicious in every dish they were a part of. The tortillas, tlayudas and tostadas also had great structure and texture. They would not easily crack or break, and remained intact when bitten into. Hard to achieve!! Tres leches is possibly the best I’ve had. Balanced and not overly sweet flavor, great texture and structure to the cake, delicious! We ordered 6 dishes since we had so many on the lighter end of the menu. They recommend about 4-5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mezcaleria Alma worth it in Jefferson Park?

Every reviewer describes a transcendent dining experience where thoughtfully executed dishes, inventive cocktails, and genuinely warm hospitality from a close-knit staff create something that feels special and deserving of national recognition. Known for: elevated mexican cuisine, magical cocktails.

What should I order at Mezcaleria Alma?

Popular choices at Mezcaleria Alma include Tostada de Toro, Mole, Tres Leches, Beet Spritz, Tostada with uni, Costillal short rib, Old Fashioned.

What do visitors love about Mezcaleria Alma?

Intimate, energetic space in a beautifully renovated historic building with excellent acoustics for conversation Exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive staff who feel like family, including chefs who work the line and sometimes serve guests Creative, balanced cocktails crafted by bartender Christina that pair perfectly with mezcal-forward options Impeccable execution of small plates with perfectly textured tortillas, tlayudas, and tostadas that hold together beautifully Fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations that feel both innovative and comforting

Is there anything to know before visiting Mezcaleria Alma?

Not an inexpensive dining experience, though reviewers agree it's worth the cost Small, intimate space means it fills up quickly and may be difficult to get reservations

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