Porch was hot and halve of our party was faced into the sun. What do I mean by hot? There was a locked thermostat on the wall next to our table that read 81 degrees. Perfect for hot yoga but not so much for fine dining. Heat stayed even after sunset. The rest of the restaurant was not as hot.I love Tapas but I did not discover a dish that impressed. The humus plate was pretty good but the Bison Albondigas and goat cheese fritters were not great. I was underwhelmed by the food. The drinks were on point. I had the Old Turk. The first one was among the best I’ve had. I was jealous of my friend’s Zombie because it was presented with smoking cinnamon garnish.In my opinion, the restaurant needs to reassess and renewed. I got the impression the restaurant used to be spectacular but it is now resting on its past glory.The staff were exceedingly friendly. If you have a food sensitivity ask before ordering. If you are allergic and let them know they will take care of you. They error on the side of caution so be careful how you present a food sensitivity. If you are really allergic, you’d be glad for their vigilance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Miranda Wagner
I've been twice when I'm in town. The food is always excellent and they have a great selection of cocktails. Our server Brandon was great with recommendations and dealing with our large group!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Varsha Balusa
The view is amazing and the food is amazing, hight recommend the seafood paella.
Had such an incredible experience here! We sat at a high top table by the bar as a walk in, and we were treated so well by the staff. The manager, Mike had a great playlist and spent time talking with us. Bartender Dan deserves a massive shout out for his jokes (yes, you’re funny) attentive service and for just being a cool dude.O, and the food was excellent. It was suggested to us to do a half plate of the hummus starter, which was a good call because everything we ordered was exceptional. Highly recommend! I’ll be looking to book for my birthday in a few weeksVegetarian options: Lots of veggie forward dishesDietary restrictions: There’s a lot of food that can be made vegan!
Their tapas are phenomenal. The atmosphere and service were also great. Cannot wait to come back for some paella!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Croquettas
Veronica S
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Denver!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Representando MX Food and tequila
Food was okay, drinks were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquettes
The food was fantastic, as were the cocktails. The service was lacking a bit. Not sure if they were overbooked, but they didn't check in for a good 45 minutes while we waited for a dish that wasn't actually put in. They did comp that item though, which was very kind.
SallyB
We sat at Chef's table (because we were late for our reservation due to GPS issues and traffic) but it turned out to be a wonderful experience! Incredible views and some nice chatting with the prep chef and some free samples! Would highly recommend!
GREAT food and amazing service!! Tyler really took care of us, was very attentive and so fun! David made phenomenal food and was so kind to send us additional dishes! On top of the great service and food the atmosphere is fantastic! Went out for a girls night with my friends and the staff at El Five made it so fun! Thank you SO much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Ryplewski
Very fine food, very good service, excellent view of downtown Denver and unique vibe. Can’t wait to go back later in the evening to try and get a seat at the bar to see the city lights.Parking: They have a valet but we found free street parking nearby.Kid-friendliness: Not so kid friendly. Too nice of a place for kids unless they are a little older and well behaved.
*Partial Review *. Our service was cut short due to a fire alarm and never made it past the first couple of dishes. Will look to try again.If you want to paella order it early because it takes 45min. The entrance is around the corner from the sushi place. Atmosphere is great and they also have a balcony.The service was good so far and the drinks were also decent. The Old Turk was good although you don’t really taste the coffee bitter and it’s more of just a shot of bourbon on ice. We also got a Slow Down Susie and that was quite refreshing.For the food we started with the Garlic Dip, Eggplant Fries and patata bravas. The garlic dip is good (not too garlicky) and creamy and is served with one of the best and softest pitas. I highly recommend the eggplant fries - I know folks don’t like eggplant but you really can’t taste it. The patatas bravas were ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kclark
Was a little bit underwhelmed. Been wanting to go here for years and was expecting to just love it. I liked it but didn't love it. Maybe the cost put a little of a damper on it.
Anne F-R
Some good food, some utterly disappointing. (Especially since the establishment advertises but does not deliver on the shortcoming main dish).Great view, unwelcoming atmosphere.Reasonable service. Not worth the cost.
Porch was hot and halve of our party was faced into the sun. What do I mean by hot? There was a locked thermostat on the wall next to our table that read 81 degrees. Perfect for hot yoga but not so much for fine dining. Heat stayed even after sunset. The rest of the restaurant was not as hot.I love Tapas but I did not discover a dish that impressed. The humus plate was pretty good but the Bison Albondigas and goat cheese fritters were not great. I was underwhelmed by the food. The drinks were on point. I had the Old Turk. The first one was among the best I’ve had. I was jealous of my friend’s Zombie because it was presented with smoking cinnamon garnish.In my opinion, the restaurant needs to reassess and renewed. I got the impression the restaurant used to be spectacular but it is now resting on its past glory.The staff were exceedingly friendly. If you have a food sensitivity ask before ordering. If you are allergic and let them know they will take care of you. They error on the side of caution so be careful how you present a food sensitivity. If you are really allergic, you’d be glad for their vigilance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I've been twice when I'm in town. The food is always excellent and they have a great selection of cocktails. Our server Brandon was great with recommendations and dealing with our large group!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The view is amazing and the food is amazing, hight recommend the seafood paella.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Croquettas, Seafood
Had such an incredible experience here! We sat at a high top table by the bar as a walk in, and we were treated so well by the staff. The manager, Mike had a great playlist and spent time talking with us. Bartender Dan deserves a massive shout out for his jokes (yes, you’re funny) attentive service and for just being a cool dude.O, and the food was excellent. It was suggested to us to do a half plate of the hummus starter, which was a good call because everything we ordered was exceptional. Highly recommend! I’ll be looking to book for my birthday in a few weeksVegetarian options: Lots of veggie forward dishesDietary restrictions: There’s a lot of food that can be made vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas, Harissa Eggplant Fries
Amazing everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their tapas are phenomenal. The atmosphere and service were also great. Cannot wait to come back for some paella!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Croquettas
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Denver!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was okay, drinks were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquettes
The food was fantastic, as were the cocktails. The service was lacking a bit. Not sure if they were overbooked, but they didn't check in for a good 45 minutes while we waited for a dish that wasn't actually put in. They did comp that item though, which was very kind.
We sat at Chef's table (because we were late for our reservation due to GPS issues and traffic) but it turned out to be a wonderful experience! Incredible views and some nice chatting with the prep chef and some free samples! Would highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
GREAT food and amazing service!! Tyler really took care of us, was very attentive and so fun! David made phenomenal food and was so kind to send us additional dishes! On top of the great service and food the atmosphere is fantastic! Went out for a girls night with my friends and the staff at El Five made it so fun! Thank you SO much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very fine food, very good service, excellent view of downtown Denver and unique vibe. Can’t wait to go back later in the evening to try and get a seat at the bar to see the city lights.Parking: They have a valet but we found free street parking nearby.Kid-friendliness: Not so kid friendly. Too nice of a place for kids unless they are a little older and well behaved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Croquettas, Seafood, Smoked Burrata
*Partial Review *. Our service was cut short due to a fire alarm and never made it past the first couple of dishes. Will look to try again.If you want to paella order it early because it takes 45min. The entrance is around the corner from the sushi place. Atmosphere is great and they also have a balcony.The service was good so far and the drinks were also decent. The Old Turk was good although you don’t really taste the coffee bitter and it’s more of just a shot of bourbon on ice. We also got a Slow Down Susie and that was quite refreshing.For the food we started with the Garlic Dip, Eggplant Fries and patata bravas. The garlic dip is good (not too garlicky) and creamy and is served with one of the best and softest pitas. I highly recommend the eggplant fries - I know folks don’t like eggplant but you really can’t taste it. The patatas bravas were ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Was a little bit underwhelmed. Been wanting to go here for years and was expecting to just love it. I liked it but didn't love it. Maybe the cost put a little of a damper on it.
Some good food, some utterly disappointing. (Especially since the establishment advertises but does not deliver on the shortcoming main dish).Great view, unwelcoming atmosphere.Reasonable service. Not worth the cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Lebanese Garlic Dip