The Hottest Restaurants in Denver Right Now, Summer 2024

"Just eight months after opening Alma Fonda Fina in LoHi to thunderous applause (it’s since earned a spot on among the 38 Essential Restaurants in Denver), Johnny Curiel has brought his deeply personal yet polished brand of Mexican cuisine to downtown Boulder: Though the menu largely differs from that of Alma, his style is unmistakable in dishes like tostadas with shaved scallops, chicatana mayonnaise, and date salsa macha; flautas di birria with frijoles puercos; and hongos al ajillo in mole verde pipián. The former Arcana space, meanwhile, has much more room than Cozobi’s sibling does to house an extensive selection of agave spirits, whether served neat or in cocktails such as the Sweet Corn Margarita." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff