Cozobi Fonda Fina

Cozobi Fonda Fina is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Boulder named for Cozobi, the Zapotec god of corn. It aims to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food and presents a transportive celebration of Mexican techniques, ingredients and culinary heritage. The restaurant holds a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction in recognition of its quality and value-driven approach. The dining room offers a focused, fire-forward environment. Outdoor seating is available when weather permits, and the dining room is wheelchair accessible. Contemporary Mexican cuisine is rooted in traditional nixtamalization. Many components are finished on a wood fire at the centre of the kitchen. Johnny Curiel is the restaurant's chef. Born into a family of chefs in Guadalajara, he begins working in kitchens at age 14, undertakes deep culinary immersion throughout Mexico, works with Chef Richard Sandoval across the U.S. and Mexico, and later establishes himself in Denver’s dining scene before opening Alma Fonda Fina and Cozobi Fonda Fina. Specialties include nixtamalized corn preparations, hickory wood‑fired grilled dishes, charred salsas and guacamole, and corn‑forward traditional techniques.