Alteño

Amazing service. They were extremely attentive and would give us a set of new plate and silverware after almost every dish. The table would be cleaned as well while resetting the table once again. She was eager to assist with any questions asked and provide suggestions for most popular dishes. When each dish is served, they explain the ingredients and how the chef recommends doing prior to eating to get the most of the flavor. My favorite was the pan de elote. The butter used was such a nice pairing. I could eat that butter everyday. Every dish served had amazing flavors and I had no complaints about any of them. Would definitely come back again with friends!

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!

Alteno is a stylish spot that works well for a date night or an evening out with your partner. The food overall is good, with bold flavors, though definitely on the spicier side, something to keep in mind if you’re sensitive to heat. The cocktails, however, were a bit of a letdown. They often leaned too heavily into spice, and the bartenders seemed to overpour, which threw off the balance. The atmosphere is lively, but it comes with a high noise level, so you’ll find yourself speaking up to keep a conversation going. The table layout also puts diners very close together, almost shoulder to shoulder with strangers, which can feel uncomfortable if you prefer a little more privacy. Finding the restaurant was also tricky. The signage isn’t very clear, and we ended up circling the block to confirm parking. If you’re heading there, look for the sign that says Clayton to know you’re in the right place. On the positive side, the service stood out, with both the host and servers being excellent and welcoming. Overall, while we enjoyed trying Alteno, the drinks, noise, and setup make it unlikely we’ll return. Still, it was a good experience to check out once.

Alteño deserves all the stars. Every dish was beautifully done: Aguachile de Atún, Kanpachi Tostada, Gringa al Pastor, Pollo a Las Brasas and Flan con Caramelo de Mezcal. The mocktails are amazing, especially the Negroni. Kevin was outstanding, the kind of server that elevates the whole night. Stunning atmosphere, unforgettable food and drink. Highly recommend.

What another triumph for Chef Curiel. As always, his food is made with such passion and full of stories from his life and his culture. Absolutely highly recommend Alteño. Staff were fabulous as well as all of the dishes. Some of my favorites were queso fundido with the absolutely to die for sour dough tortillas. Another fabulous dish was the cornbread, so many complex flavors all married together. Finally the lamb was so tender the meat literally fell off the bone. Absolutely break bread with friends and family and enjoy the stories of Alteño.

Cornbread and margarita 5/5. Stuffed mushroom tasty but only one with a half plate of nonsense arugula (4/5). Mole and chocolate dessert missed on flavor (3/5). Atmosphere is part of a fancy hotel which is always less than exciting; quite loud. Solid service.

In Denver for a couple of nights and with little time to spare, I needed to eat at a restaurant in close proximity to the hotel where I was staying…that’s how I walked from the Jacquard to Alteño. I sat at the only open seat at the bar and landed in the presence of the mixologist, Jacob and the rest of the team. The place was busy and buzzing with energetic diners. The food was super tasty…every bite of all 3 selections, Tostada de Toro, Pan De Elote, and the phenomenal Costra De Ribeye. When you’re in Denver, and you’re craving real food with max umami flavor, look no further…just get yourself to this fine joint and leave the rest to them. No regret.

Having dined at Alteno now 4 or 5 times, the overall experience is consistently outstanding. Food and service is unmatched from any other restaurant. While Service is always top notch, this visit last night was uniquely special as our Server Kelsey was extremely attentive to customize our experience to the needs she uncovered in conversation. We felt like we had a Personal Concierge for the night beyond just a great Server. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a great food, unusually prepared, and the top notch service beyond what you would expect. We already made our next reservation.

Had a FANTASTIC meal at Alteno. Came in for my birthday. The ambience is dark and cozy. We ordered oysters and 4 dishes as well as 2 desserts and left stuffed. Everything we got was delicious, it was hard to pick a favorite. Even things that sound simple, like the crab and avocado salad, was SO good. The ONLY negative is that the desserts weren't our favorite. Service was very friendly and they gave us a small glass of bubbly to celebrate the birthday. It's definitely a special occasion meal but I can't wait to return.

A true gem in Denver-- I was in town for a quick work trip from Los Angeles, and had just one free evening to explore. This was my first time in the city, and from the moment I walked in, I felt very taken care of. The ambiance strikes that perfect balance: warm, elevated, and effortlessly cool. You can tell there's heart behind everything here--from the service to the plating. I ordered a little of everything: Aguachile De Atún - Bright, refreshing, very fresh tuna and unique with the addition of apples. Carne Apache - Packed with flavor, great pairing with the chips, and incredibly fresh. Costra de Ribeye Taco - Rich, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth, savored every bite. Merengue-Topped Chocolate Cake - A perfect ending. Decadent, but not heavy, with just the right touch of sweetness and texture. Every dish was dialed in, and the staff made the experience even better--attentive without hovering, genuinely kind, and clearly passionate about the food. This isn't just a meal--it's a memory. Everyone around me seemed to be having the same experience that I did. Highly recommend.

It's really hard to go wrong here. From the ambience, service and food, everything is really top tier. My friend and I shared one entree, two smaller plates and a dessert and it was more than enough food. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu but the pan de elote seems like a must order. I quite literally licked the extra truffle infused butter of the spoon it was that good. The halibut dish was super flavorful though halibut is a bit meatier of a fish than I like so I would have preferred a fattier fish. The rice it comes with is super buttery and without a dish the best rice I've had. The tres leches for dessert was equally perfect The space itself is located in the Clayton hotel and much larger than Johnny Curiel's other restaurants but it's not any easier to get a reservation! Dishes were cleared after each new item arrived and everything was timed seemingly perfectly I was celebrating my birthday and not only did they provide complimentary champagne (or mezcal or tequila shots), but everyone from our waiter to the hostess to other servers wished me a happy birthday

It is a pretty space with nice seating options. The service was lovely, really personable and helpful. I have absolutely no complaints. The food was very good. Other than the sweet potato, I don't think I ate anything that I will crave. My avocado margarita was sensational. I would not have ordered it if my server had not recommended and I am so glad she did because it was special. Prices were reasonable for our party of 6.

I went for an early dinner and was glad I did not have much to eat before because this family-style meal was very filling. Having perused the menu before arriving due to my allergies, I knew what I wanted to order. Our server was very helpful in making sure my choices were appropriate and describing each of the dishes to us. * Stuffed Mushroom: more like a crab cake on top of a portobello mushroom, but so flavorful. Our server suggested cutting it up and mixing it with the greens it came with. Amazing! * Pan De Elote: Jalapeño cornbread was worth the wait. The little crisp part on the bottom, paired with the moist cake, was a perfect mix of savory, sweet, and spice. Yum! * Carne Asada: 14-oz Prime Ribeye cooked to a perfect medium rare pairs well with huitaloche butter, salsa macha, or the pico de gallo that came with the rice and beans. (It's definitely a plate to share!) * Camote Asado: A favorite from Alma, this is what I usually get for dessert. It did taste a bit different, but it was still good. I do like that Alma keeps the fennel whipped Requesón cold so it tastes more like whipped cream. Overall, it was a very memorable and lovely experience. It is hard to compare Chef Curiel's restaurants; I think that is his intent. Each has its own personality, so each will provide you with a different experience.

Phenomenal food! Alteno comes to us from the same mastermind of Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma--There are few more around the city in Johnny Curiel's repertoire as well, but Alteno and Alma Fonda Fina are the breakout winners for me. (Mostly because I haven't tried any others-ha). Highlights of the menu include: the fan favorite, Pan de Elote, the Stuffed Mushroom- that crab was amazing, better than anything I've had on the East coast, the Carne Asada, and once again the famous and delicious Camote Asado. Our server was very knowledgeable and took great care of us throughout our whole time dining. It's a family style affair for sure. Come hungry and come ready to taste the flavors of Jalisco!

We loved Johnny Curiel's more casual place in Lower Highlands, Alma Fonda Fina, but were eager to try this more upscale spot in Cherry Creek North. It took months to get a reservation and then my friend had an issue and we had to reschedule, so we've been waiting four and one half months for this dinner. OMG! Worth every minute of the wait. Ten stars! Twenty stars!! Thirty stars!!! Pretty close to the best meal I've ever had. Amazing. Astounding. I'll savor this for the rest of my life. The restaurant occupies the north lobby space in the Clayton Hotel, Cherry Creek North. It has been completely transformed from the previous tenant and is gorgeous, welcoming, and comfortable. The staff was extremely gracious, totally knowledgeable about the menu and the concept, and very efficient. The kitchen was quick and the staff never lost their calm efficiency, although the restaurant became very crowded by 6:00 p.m. The server suggested sharing one item from each of the four sections of the menu and that's what we did. We started with the Baked Hokkaido Scallops in serrano butter, citrus salsa negra, fresh lime, and scallions. These absolutely melted in our mouths. Perfectly cooked and extremely tender with a nice amount of heat. Next was the Enchilada Suiza with roasted, skin-on chicken, salsa tomatillo, queso Oaxaca, and pickled red onion. Very flavorful. The server particularly recommended the Pan de Elote and she was right. This is jalapeño cornbread with huitlacoche butter, smoked honey, and black truffle (cooked to order). My friend's favorite. Absolutely perfect texture, great flavor, amazing compound butter. Finally, we had the Lubina Rayanada. Pacific striped bass, caper and olive broth, roasted tomatillos, and butter rice. The perfect portion, delicious sauce, exquisite fish, and unctuous rice. A great conclusion to the meal. We were stuffed, so we didn't consider dessert. I'm sure we missed out on something great. We can't wait to return. This place is something special.

Dined here four times.... Such a sexy vibe for a date. Great crowd albeit loud. Great authentic flavorful Oaxaca cuisine. So much flavor Good wine list and okay cocktails Great service with amazing pace to the meal Part of the Alma Fonda trinity Highly recommend Good luck getting ressys

We have been to two other restaurants from Johnny Curiel. Alteno was another unique experience and one we would definitely repeat. We started with the Pan Elotes since our waitress mentions it was a signature items. It truely is unique and delicious. It seemed like every table our us had gotten it as well. Then we had another appetizer - the raw big eyed tuna which we agreed we could have eatten another order of because it just melted in your mouth and had this tart yet simple and fresh vibe to it. We then moved on to the queso which came with incredible tortilla like bread. Of course they only provided 2 (1 for each of us) and we had to ask for another 2 in order to finish the dish. That part is annoying - just bring out 2 tortilla for each person to start. Then we finished off the meal with the main course - Al Pastor. It was incredibly flavorful. Our waitress was amazing! She was attentive, informative, and give us some great tips on how to consume some of the dishes, bringing us different sauces to experience with them.

We found the best restaurant in Denver. The service was great and we loved the recommendations from our server. The restaurant had nice decor, though we asked to be moved to a table with better lighting. The hamachi and uni tostada was a standout. Everyone loved the jalapeno cornbread and gringa al pastor as well. I thought that the entrees (chicken and fish) were just okay. I also wouldn't recommend the baked scallops. The drinks were fantastic and my favorite was the avocado margarita.

Alteno has been on my list since it opened. The food and service were wonderful Drinks: hibiscus and their popular avocado margs. Fabulous Baked Hokkaido Scallop - OMG must get. The sauce was incredible *Kanpachi Tostada - also very good flavor and texture with a little kick from their creamy spicy sauce. Doesn't have a strong uni flavor at all. Pan de Elote - shaved truffles on the butter. It was fabulous. We wouldn't let them take it away from the table, although we were getting full. Crab and Avocado - the portio was perfect for 2 to share. Fresh butter lettuce and plenty of blue crab, we ate it like lettuce wraps. Lubina Rayada Pacific Striped Bass / Caper & Olive Broth / Roasted Tomatillos / Butter Rice - ok, the bass itself was delightful. The skin was super crispy, and the caper and olive sauce were pretty good. But the butter rice was way too rich for me, half to half ratio of butter and water. Oof. Thank goodness I had my physical last week. But, it wasn't my personal favorite. The ambiance was very nice, dim and romantic but enough light to see the menu and decor was beautiful.

I love this spot! I was sad when kini closed but so happy Alteno replaced it. Excellent and fresh food. I love the drinks and the service has been spot on. I highly recommend

Another slam dunk! Located in cherry creek, Alteno is poppin! Gorgeous decor, friendly staff and most important delicious food!! We've done Alma and Mezcalaria and were excited to try Alteno (they just opened in March). Space is much bigger than the other 2 so getting a spot at a reasonable time is much more feasible. What you must order (my pics are lackluster because I got too excited to eat) in priority rank: - Tostada - has uni, fresh fish, a spicy salsa, creamy avocados and sauce and just a little citrusy. I'll take 2 please! - Aguachile - refreshing, the sauce is incredible, fish is fresh and the apple and fennel that's served with it adds to the lightness - Crab stuffed mushroom - this is divineeee. Felt a little southern. Essentially a crab cake on a flattened mushroom with delicious remoulade and arugula salad. So so good! - Pan de Elote - jalapeño cornbread that was moist and served with truffle butter. There were crispy bits on the bread that added a nice texture and the corn was sweet! - Barbacoa - the least exciting thing we ordered but meat was tender and flavorful, just nothing special. Coming back we might double up on some of the earlier mentioned items because they were that good and skip the barbacoa. Also avocado margarita is a must - very popular and unique! So delicious, we had a great time, checkout Alteno!

New favorite spot in Denver! Outstanding menu with huge variety. Great service, attentive somm and fun vibes. Food was timed well, and each staff member was very well informed on each dish. Could not ask for more

Alteño delivers an elevated dining experience with bold flavors and exceptional service. The Kanpachi Tostada was a out of the ordinary dish with fresh Baja kanpachi, creamy avocado, and the perfect touch of heat. Equally impressive, the Baked Hokkaido Scallops melted in the mouth, complemented by the rich serrano butter. Among other things that we ordered were the Queso fundido - their sourdough tortilla was quite interesting. The al pastor came in almost like a pizza and the pibil taco was tasty as well, a bit tangy. My friend got the chili relleno and that was really a stand out dish. For desserts, definitely don't skip the flan, probably one of the best flans I've had in Denver - the pistachio crumble made it enjoyable! Service was excellent.. attentive without being intrusive and a special touch was the chef personally coming by to deliver few of the dishes. If you're looking for refined Mexican-inspired cuisine with top-notch hospitality, Alteño is a must-visit! Great addition to the Cherry creek neighbourhood.

This restaurant is absolutely worth a try. I found it on Yelp and decided to visit based on the reviews. I entered through the wrong door as I was supposed to use the hotel entrance and not the one on the street. Once I got over my confusion, I was able to take a seat at the bar. The restaurant is beautiful and intimate. I saw several reviews on the sweet potato dish and I really enjoyed it. It had a really distinctive taste and paired well with the whipped cream. I also had an enchilada which had a nice, tangy taste. I got the tres leches cake as well and it was light despite being drenched in different types of milk. The servers were very nice and engaging. I would definitely recommend.

It was a great experience overall. There was nothing from our meal that was bad. The service was also attentive and friendly. - Hibiscus Mocktail was possibly one of the best. - Definitely get the cooked to order Corn bread. - The sweet potato is the same from the chef's Michelin star restaurant. - The tacos may be underrated. It was messy to eat but incredible. - Tuna App - refreshing and pear/tuna combo is perfect.

We walked here for dinner and definitely were not disappointed. The good, service and ambiance are all great. We sat outside for fun people watching. The hamachi was fresh, refreshing and beautifully inspired with Mexican flavor. The stuffed mushroom was good, being a coastal person I know crab is hard to get. It was more of a crab cake on top of a mushroom, which made it nicer. The chicken enchiladas were only dish we didn't love, the chicken, sauce and flavor was great but the cheese was rubbery. The lamb shank was amazing! The meat fell off the bone, flavor was amazing. I asked for a spicy margarita and they crushed a halapeno pepper into it. I'd rather they infuse a tequila. We'd definitely come back!

10/10!!! If you've been to Alma Fonda fina, you know the quality of food and service you're about to have! Alteno is the sister restaurant with an even better menu in my opinion, and a larger space. Highly recommend for your next date night or special occasion!

Just wow! Booked a reservation 2.5 months ago and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered I literally said wow after the first bite. Gringa Al pastor was my favorite. I live how it's a large tortilla that you slice and eat with all the goodies folded in. Also really enjoyed the carne asada. It was juicy and flavorful topped with perfectly oriented chives. Will definitely be back!

Chef Johnny's newest restaurant is nestled under a swank hotel. My partner and i have been dining at his restaurants since he opened Alma Fonda in LoHi and we have never been disappointed with any of the dishes nor service provided. This concept is supposed to represent rustic food in the style of a camping experience. The food is humble yet divine and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Yet another great addition to the Colorado food scene. Get your reservations now before Michelin slaps an award on this one as well. (p.s do NOT miss the cornbread w/ truffle butter)

Absolutely delicious. Wine, food, service, ambiance ... Visited Alteño with a colleague and enjoyed every course. Highly recommend the ceviche (fish with apple) dish. Loved every minute of it.

Every dish was amazing and you can't really go wrong, but you definitely must order the pan de elote corn bread with black truffle butter. Our server Kevin was super attentive and went above and beyond explaining the story behind the restaurant and his favorite dishes in extensive detail. I think I may like Alteño better than Alma?? (Gasp) I am sad Kini's closed down but am happy that a restaurant of such great caliber took its place.

We went here for another birthday celebration. What a night! We ordered way too much food but everything was very good. The pan de elote was a top favorite. I loved the gringa al pastor. I'd definitely get the queso fundido again and I'm not a big fennel fan but the camote asado was also tasty. We took the pollo a las brasas and carne asada home because we were so full and they were much larger portions than expected. I did get an extra shot of grapefruit juice for my Paloma which made it more like I expected. The mezcal treat with crickets and worm powder were an adventurous touch. They were very busy so it was a little slow but the explanation of the menu helped and they described the dishes upon arrival to recall our decisions, it was worth the experience. The ambiance was relaxing and unique. Will definitely be back for another round.

Great location, nice buildout/FF&E, and the service was on point. That being said its sister restaurant, Alma Fonda, is much much better. The large plates were not really well thought out for example my boss ordered the steak and it literally was a lump of meat, I ordered the fish but again it was a chunk of fish with a side of rice. This place is better for large groups and the small plates were a hit. That being said, the best thing we ate was the flan, I would go as far as to say that was the best flan I've ever had in my life. They do allow walk ins.

This upscale Jaliscan restaurant is located in the lobby of the Clayton Hotel. It's a beautiful space. We had an extra person join us for our reservation of four, but the receptionist moved things around to get us seated on time without making too much of a fuss. We tried a few drinks which were all good. The standout was the Avocado Margarita--a little spicy, but delicious. All the food we ordered was very good to outstanding. The standouts were probably the Lubina Rayada and the Chile Relleno with huitlacoche. For the latter, I was a little concerned about eating corn smut (Mycosarcoma maydis), but I'm so glad the server recommended it. The presentation of the food was also beautiful. One small complaint might be to increase the number of options for vegetarians and pescatarians. The service was outstanding. Our water glasses were never lower than half full, the table was cleaned between platings, and silverware was routinely exchanged. I think I only had to flag down a server once. I was singing, not crying when I got the check, which I found to be more than reasonable for comparable fine dining establishments. Needless to say, I shall return.

Easily the best guacamole I've had in Denver, or any surrounding city, and the pan de elote cornbread with the huitlacoche butter was out of this world. While the flourless chocolate cake for dessert was not really my thing, the flan was absolutely phenomenal. Though not cheap, it wasn't wildly expensive either. All in all, can't wait to come back.

Service was 10/10 our waiter was Kevin he made the experience so fun and relaxed. Bartenders made some extra fun cocktails for us. Food was our favorite, everything we tried had so much flavor. This place has so much love and energy to it. New favorite place in town, can't wait to go again! 10/10

Amazing meal and experience. 10/10 would recommend and will be back! eveey dish was amazing hard to pick a favorite. Cocktails were great too!

Absolutely outstanding! We had the oysters, the bone marrow, the queso, the stuffed mushroom, the sweet potato, the bread, and a couple of tacos. Everything was incredibly flavorful and unique. I highly recommend every single thing we ate - but do NOT miss the avocado margarita. Sublime.

Best food I've had in Denver. Every bite transported me into bliss lol. All of the dishes we tried were phenomenal. The staff were fantastic- very well educated on the menu and curated a great experience. I want to eat here everyday, forever. Don't come here because you will never enjoy the taste of regular food ever again. (Didn't even take pictures of the food, was too busy eating it and licking the plate.)

Wow!!!!! I left so full. Services was amazing and the food was unbelievable. We sat at the bar and enjoyed this very much! I can't wait to go back!

halibut was incredibly salty. had a few of the tacos and al pastor was incredible. It looked like a pizza ish presentation. Actually had no idea what to order and the couple next to us gave us some fun insight. Service saved the day with the salty fish. Fun experience!!!!

First off, wonderful service. However, Way Oversalted food and remarkably unremarkable drinks. Best bites: Jalapeno cornbread (baked to order and delicious) Sweet potato (same as alma fonda fina and great) Just up the street Sol has better food and better drinks. Alma fonda fina is fantastic so we had high hopes for alteño but were continually disappointed in the flavor profiles that were drowned in salt. The porterhouse was poorly cooked (well done on half and extra rare in the middle), the tostada with uni was chaos and had an unbalanced mix of competing flavors (needs to lose the avocado and add grapefruit).

Everything I ate was delicious! We had a few dietary restrictions at the table and the staff accommodated so beautifully. The atmosphere was real chill and inviting. My favorite part was the fish and old fashion. If I go again, I will get these two.

We went to alteno last week and had a wonderful family style meal. Some of our favorites were the pan de elote and the chicken a la brasas. We'd absolutely go back!

Food was amazing. Everything is shareable. Service was amazing. Staff was extremely knowledgeable about history of restaurant and menu. Food items were brought out with great intention in a course like meal. There was a table reset in between courses. A Sommelier came out and served us wine based on our food choices and explained everything about the wine. It was a true dining experience and the staff made us feel special like we were celebrities! I can't recommend this place enough! Thank you Lauren for bring me there and thank you Ryan for the exceptional hospitality and service!

You can't go wrong with anything on this menu but personal favorites were the crab and avocado and jalapeño cornbread.

The food was UNBELIEVABLE! It was so hard to decide what to order but we got the jalapeño cornbread, enchilada, crab stuffed mushroom, and the carne asada. They were all LIFE CHANGING. The enchilada and the crab stuffed mushroom will be in my dreams for years to come! Service was impeccable and informative on all dishes. Low lit restaurant definitely gives date night vibes. Amazing experience all around!

Always amazing, every single course and pairings. From beginning to end, all staff, ambiance, food, timing, attention to detail, is through the roof! Will be coming back again!

Incredible food, seasonal ingredients, fresh and unique. The waiters take their time explaining each dish, making it a true culinary experience, recommend!

This place is incredible. We've been to Alma Fonda Fina before and I felt like it was the best restaurant in Denver. We went to Alteno recently and I expected to be a little letdown, but it met every expectation I had for it. The aguachile, sweet potato, cornbread...incredible dishes. Enchiladas suiza is delicious, and the lubina rayada was beautifully cooked and so good. Incredible meal and no less amazing than Alma Fonda. Service was good, but nothing spectacular. The atmosphere is more modern and darker than Alma Fonda. It definitely has more of a Cherry Creek vibe. I definitely prefer the ambiance of Alma Fonda Fina, but thats not to say its bad here. Overall, this is a great restaurant and should be on anyone's list of best restaurants in Denver.

I stopped in for happy hour and was kindly welcomed by the bartender (sat at the bar). Everything I had was delicious, including the avocado margarita and the tuna tostada. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu.

Chef unwilling to change a small detail to a dish due to an allergy. Unacceptable. I wasn't asking to change how he makes the dish I was simply asking for the allergy inducing sauce to be served on the side. Disappointing.

Everything from the food, service, and ambiance were phenomenal. One of my new favorite restaurants in Denver, CO. Can't wait to go back!

Unlike the other concepts, Alteno felt very corporate and not at all intimate like Alma or Mezcaleria. We enjoyed the large circular table for our party of 6, rather than being in a line at a rectangular table, the wine and drinks were great. We had a large variety of menu items. The aguachile de atun was good, fresh but we were really wanting more citrus in the dish. The apple provided a nice crunch and tang, but we really wanted more out of the dish. The crab stuffed mushroom was among the favorite dishes. The sweet potato is usually great at Alma, but at Alteno it was too charred and there was a Smokey chili crunch type topping that overpowered the rest of the flavors for us. We had all 4 of the masa dishes, the salad type one with the green goddess dressing, the carne asada (another favorite), and a few other items. Everything was good and it's a great dining option for out of town business clients, and maybe the bar experience would be different. But we'd just rather go to Alma or mezcaleria for the more intimate feel instead of Alteno.

Spectacular. How fortunate to get a table and then have it exceed all expectations. Your biggest issue is to try and decide what to order!! But in hindsight I'm pretty sure it's impossible to make a mistake with any choices. We love when the kitchen decides the order and each dish presents its own wonderful explosion of flavor. Service exquisite with a team approach to service and clearing plates. This is a special place. Bon appetit.

Food and drinks were fantastic. The queso fundido and al pastor were some of the best dishes I've had anywhere in Denver and the margarita was perfectly balanced. I also thought the service was great; the servers carefully timed the meal so it was never too overwhelming at any given point. Digestion is important folks! I also loved the carne asada, but it was more of a traditional ribeye that you might get at a very high end steak restaurant (cooked perfectly, juicy, almost zero fat) as opposed to a more traditional carne asada that you'd get in Mexico. The camote potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the ricota was to die for, but the potatoes themselves could have been a bit more cooked. Overall an insanely good culinary experience and I would highly recommend getting a reservation before they get their Michelin star like their sister Alma did.

Don't bother. The person at the front door is so rude and disrespectful it makes you not want to even try. We will go somewhere else. This is the reason I am not a member of the Clayton anymore. Get rid of the rude staff and you may succeed... someday.