I walked right by the entrance to this place because it is tucked back in a parking area with a little sign that can easily be missed. Once you find the door, someone checks you in before you are allowed to go up the elevator. The atmosphere is super cool and the view of downtown Denver is fabulous!
I tried both the Ford's and Hendricks Gin & Tonic. Both were good. My dining partner and I shared Mushroom Turkish Pizza, Kauai Shrimp and Spreads of the Med. The last one was probably my favorite.
I liked the vibe and it was a fun experience.
This is a great spot to bring out-of-town visitors to Denver or to celebrate a special occasion. The great view and funky decor are topped by outstanding service and consistently delicious food. Don't miss any of the paellas; just be sure to order those first (with your drinks) because it takes a while to prepare. Also the pork was amazing as were the dips. Yum.
Had an incredible dining experience at El Five. The tapas were absolutely incredible.
We had the goat cheese croquettes, papas bravas, the filo stuffed dish (can’t pronounce it), and the lamb shank. All of which were incredible.
They have an amazing attention to detail - we had someone with a birthday and I believe they noticed when they checked our IDs at the time of ordering drinks because they served us with a cute birthday dish unsolicited.
Overall it was a beautiful experience.
It’s a shame the next door neighbor built a massive building which blocks off about 20% of the city views, but nothing that ruins the experience of El Five.
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