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Milpa, Calgary, AB

Milpa

4.3
4.3
119 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • YYCEXP 2025 DINNER

    CA$35.00 per person

    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    $35 FIRST COURSE Papas Bravas Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Piquin, Chipotle Mayo or Esquites Fresh Corn, Epazote Oil, Butter Panela Cheese, Piquin & Chipotle Mayo ——— SECOND COURSE White Snapper Ceviche White Snapper, Onion, Cilantro, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Citrus Juice, House-made Tortilla Chips or El Sope de la Abuela House-made Double Thick Tortilla Refried Beans, Lettuce, Crema, Panela Cheese, Salsa Cruda Choice of Protein: Pan Fried Cactus, Carnitas, Chicken Tinga ———- THIRD COURSE Arroz Con Leche - Vegan Coconut Milk Rice Pudding Cinnamon, Galleta Maria.
    YYCEXP 2025 DINNER Photo

What 119 people are saying

Milpa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Milpa offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and superb service," making it a must-visit. The "beautiful interior" enhances the "great atmosphere," perfect for special occasions or a fun night out. While service can occasionally be slow, the "amazing food" and "creative cocktails" consistently impress. Highly recommended for authentic Mexican flavors!
119 Reviews
  1. Tracey VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for yyc exp. Would definitely return for happy hour!

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  2. Paula

    Calgary5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good until we asked for coffee with our dessert and the server said that they are not serving coffee and me my girlfriends were so disappointed that they couldn’t brew coffee for us. We left early so we can find a coffee shop

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  3. ArcC

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing but the service was definitely slow. It took about 10-15 minutes from when we were seated to when the server asked what we wanted to drink. Our first course came before our drinks did. We asked for things and never got them. Overall the experience was good with the food and whatnot but just not stellar.

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  4. DavidK VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was ruined by very slow service. Hard to recommend until that is fixed.

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  5. Lori VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and superb service. Highly recommend.

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  6. Catherine

    Calgary1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    To clarify - both myself and the friend I was with have worked in the restaurant. Reservation was for 5:30 - sat down right away woth only two other tables full (a two too and a larger party of maybe 7) Ordered a round of margaritas and Guacamole with chicharron as an appy. Had to flag our waitress down to order our mains (she seemed to be the only wait staff, which seems odd given that it was Taco Tuesday at a Mexican restaurant in the middle of a food festival. We also ordered another round of drinks at the same time. They arrived pretty quickly. Our food did not. For over an hour. Other food came out. To other tables. Tables who had been seated after ours, with more people, who had ordered after we did. They seemed to receive every hung, including dessert - before we did. So we flagged down the same waitress and asked when it would be coming out. She said “let me check” and walked away, and then came back and asked “ you ordered the ceviche, right?” to which we replied no we had ordered the Birria and Queso Tacos. She nodded and walked away. The chef who was prepping cold dishes at one end of the bar then brought out an order of ceviche - which we told her we didn’t order… And this is when we started to notice that something was going on with the staff. There was very clearly a communication issue, and that same plate of ceviche made its way to two other tables before finding its actual home. Our waitress then came back and said “your food should be out in 5-10 minutes” (at this point it was 7:05 - we had ordered at 6)…we never saw her again. She was still serving every other table, but never came back to ours. A woman we took for the manager eventually brought 2 of the 4 dishes we had ordered. The rest never showed. Nobody checked in after that. We had to interrupt the manager storming away from the pass and muttering to herself in order to get the bill. We paid and left and won’t be back.

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  7. KashiaA VIP

    Calgary19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decor and ambiance is excellent. Staff really friendly. If you want to try something different then tacos (also have tacos) YYC Exp was a great opportunity to try new things. The appies are great and the drinks (a bit pricey) are interesting. Not another boring Mexican place.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience and service! The staff went above and beyond! Great food! Great menu for the YYC exp dinner!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service, very cramped and tight, food took over an hour to get out. The puplo(octopus) dish I thought I would try consisted of 3 small arms 3 tortillas and a few potatoes? I’m not sure what kind of meal that was or how you can honestly put a value on that of 45 dollars. Online pictures of your food don’t look anything like what I seen last night. Won’t be back to say the least.
    MilpaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We take your concerns seriously, and we apologize for the delays in service and any confusion with our menu. Our goal is to provide friendly, attentive service along with timely delivery of dishes, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. Please know that your comments are being reviewed with our team so we can address these issues and improve our overall guest experience. We value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to make things right. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us directly at manager@milpa.ca so we can learn more about your experience and ensure a better visit in the future. Thank you again for your honest review.

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  10. Caroline

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time to Milpa last Friday with a group of 4. Lots of fun and service was great. Would recommend for a fun dinner out.

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FAQs

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

Milpa is rated 4.3 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Milpa

1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5st & 17th avenue SW
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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
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