Milpa

Name: Milpa
Address: 1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2R 1P2
Telephone: (403) 452-6155
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

78 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Milpa is a vibrant Mexican eatery and cocktail bar located in Calgary’s bustling 17th Ave entertainment district. Specializing in contemporary Mexican cuisine, Milpa showcases bold and authentic flavours from Chef Elia Herrera. Hailing from Cordoba, Veracruz, is a third-generation Mexican chef who is deeply rooted in family traditions and is dedicated to infusing her cooking with these bright flavours through inventive small plates crafted with quality ingredients. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Veracruz, Milpa offers a modern twist on classic dishes, providing a unique dining experience that highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy an array of flavourful tacos & quesadillas made with our in-house tortillas, fresh ceviches, and handcrafted cocktails, all in a lively and welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Mexico.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(403) 452-6155
Website
https://milpa.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Elia Herrera
Catering
Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
Private party facilities
Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca

Location
1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
5st & 17th avenue SW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Salsa Tasting$13.00
house-made salsas served with taro & corn chips
Tres Marias $16.00
guacamole, sigil pak, black bean hummus, served with taro & corn chips
Coconut Ceviche $15.00
young coconut, cilantro, jalapeño oil. served with taro & corn chips
Tostada de Atun$12.00
yellow fin tuna, crispy leeks, serrano, salsa cruda
Pulpo Aguachirle Negro$20.00
octopus, fingerling potatoes, fried capers, lemon, lime, tortilla ash, corn chips

HOT

Chiltamale $17.00
ancho pepper stuffed with golondrino tamales, coloradita mole, refried black beans
Picadita $17.00
conchinita pibil OR garlic & ginger marinated oyster mushroom. chipotle pinto beans, thick corn tortilla
Papas Bravas $10.00
fried potatoes, macha mayo garlic, lime
Huitlacoche Empanada$15.00
corn truffle, thyme, oregano, bell pepper, folded in house corn tortilla, & fried
Beef Piccadilly Empanada$15.00
ground beef, potato, celery, carrots, olives, garlic, folded in house corn tortilla, & fried
Chicharron Machete $24.00
Mexico City style quesadilla, guajillo salsa roja tossed pork, chicharron, Oaxaca cheese, corn tortilla. substitute flat iron steak for $12
Queso Fundido$17.00
chorizo or mushroom, ajillo, corn or flour tortillas
Rajas Poblanas$17.00
roasted poblano, confit chicken, onion, corn tortillas
Chipotle Relleno $17.00
fried sweet chipotle stuffed with quest fresco, corn tortillas, pinto beans, pico de gallo
Quesabirria$17.00
ancho & guajillo adobo braised brisket, oaxaca cheese, consumme
El Pastor $45.00
layered pork shoulder & pineapple marinated in achiote with a side of guajillo - arbor salsa, onion, cilantro, & corn tortillas

SWEETS

Tres Leches$13.00
tres leches "pot" coffee, chocolate streusel, apple lollipop
La Dona $13.00
milk chocolate mousse with a caramel centre coated in dark chocolate & hazelnuts, raspberry and sea salt granita
Bunuelos $13.00
fried dough tossed in cinnamon sugar, poloncillo & guava syrup, vegan vanilla ice cream
Churros$12.00
Mexican fried donuts, cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Milpa shines with "exceptional service" and a vibrant atmosphere. It boasts "amazing food," particularly standout tacos and brunch options. The decor adds to its appeal, and patrons enjoy "creative cocktails" and unique dishes. While some mention service hiccups, overall, Milpa offers a delightful and authentic Mexican dining experience.

78 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food
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Kevin
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peter the server was amazing! Super nice guy and attentive. The ceviche also had amazing flavor!
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Jodie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The place is super cute, the food was good and margaritas were delicious. Unfortunately the service was subpar. I had t get the servers attention several times to order another drink.
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Alexa
Calgary
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been coming here since it opened and sadly the service seems to decline each time :( we keep coming back though because the food is ALWAYS amazing.
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Jill
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant may have been having a bad night because it did not live up to hype or reviews. Food was lack lustre and one of our food dishes was inedible. Service was overall poor, however the bartender was lovely and drinks were decent.
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Erica
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our night at Milpa. Service was fantastic and the food was outstanding. We started with the Tres Marias dip trio, and the nopales salad. For mains we enjoyed the Baja fish tacos and the Rollo de Pollo. I loved the pipian verde so much that I’d come back just for it. My dining companion is from California and knows Mexican food and was absolutely blown away. He said the margarita was one of his favourites, on par with his favourite place at home.
MilpaResponded on November 11, 2024
Hello Erica, Thank you so much for sharing this lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your evening at Milpa and that the Tres Marias dip trio, nopales salad, and your main dishes were all hits! It’s especially wonderful to know that the pipian verde and margaritas left such a great impression. We’re honoured to have wowed a California-based fan of Mexican food, too! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon—whether it’s for the pipian verde or to explore more of our menu. Thanks again for your kind words! Warm regards, the milpa team
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Safana
Calgary
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good service overall and food was good overall
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Lilia
Mexico City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time that we are eating there. The place is amazing, the ambiance and music extraordinary. The service is excellent. We only have a couple of dislikes: salsas and chips. Salsas are great, a very small amount of them but is fine. The eggplant chips were delicious but I can’t say the same for the tortilla chips. There were old and no tasty at all. Mole chocolate cake were super cold, I understand that you keep it in the fridge but it was hard to chew. Not really like the texture and the flavour. The drinks are expensive but good. The other dishes that we tried were delicious ! We will be back for sure!
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Heather
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the most lovely date night at Milpa! The food and drinks were fantastic! Loved getting to try new and interesting salsas, and the lamb tacos were to die for! Such lovely decor and ambiance as well. I would highly recommend dining there.
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Aron
Montreal
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent, and the staff do great at helping a non-Spanish speaking patron to select good food. The tables are spaced close enough together to get lots of customers, but not too close that you can overhear conversations. The open kitchen is great, it appeared to me like the staff enjoy their job and take it serious. The staff made us feel like they were glad to have us in their restaurant, glad to share their food with us, and genuinely wanted us to come back.
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FAQs

Milpa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 452-6155.

Milpa is rated 4.4 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

Additional information

Cross Street
5st & 17th avenue SW
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Elia Herrera
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://milpa.ca/
Phone number
(403) 452-6155
Catering
Milpa would love to cater your next special occasion. Our full menu is available, and our talented team of chefs is able to create dishes to your liking as well. Get in touch with our general manager and they will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca
Private party facilities
Our venue has the option of both fully private dining functions, or semi private, with a section of the restaurant completely to yourself. Get in touch with our general manager and she will answer any questions you may have. manager@milpa.ca

Milpa

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

WINTER FEATURE

40 Day House Dry Aged Ribeye $75.00

COLD

Salsa Tasting$13.00

Tres Marias $16.00

Coconut Ceviche $15.00

Tostada de Atun$12.00

Pulpo Aguachirle Negro$20.00

HOT

Chiltamale $17.00

Picadita $17.00

Papas Bravas $10.00

Huitlacoche Empanada$15.00

Beef Piccadilly Empanada$15.00

Chicharron Machete $24.00

Queso Fundido$17.00

Rajas Poblanas$17.00

Chipotle Relleno $17.00

Quesabirria$17.00

El Pastor $45.00

SWEETS

Tres Leches$13.00

La Dona $13.00

Bunuelos $13.00

Churros$12.00

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