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El Five

Spanish-Mediterranean, Vegan Mushroom Paella

4.3food Very vegan-friendly

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Request vegan substitutions when ordering; the menu marks some dishes as vegan by request, and staff may need to adjust sauces and dips.
Good to know: Confirm ingredients and substitutions clearly with your server; one diner reported dairy and egg sauces on dishes ordered vegan, while several later visits praised careful service.

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Ask for the vegan mushroom paella, a standout mentioned by multiple diners; confirm that cheese and egg are left off.
For patatas bravas, ask to omit the garlic aioli and substitute garlic toum; check that the toum is vegan.
Make an online reservation for dinner, especially for a date or celebration.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention banana bread, cake and paella.

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Also eggplant fries, patatas bravas, spanakopita, hazelnut torte, hummus and pita.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, attentive service and friendly service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Dinner
Cards and mobile pay

About

El Five pairs Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates with a top-floor view of the Denver skyline; reviewers single out the vegan mushroom paella, harissa eggplant fries, and patatas bravas modified on request. It’s an upscale, reservation-friendly dinner spot with a buzzy setting, though vegan dishes require substitutions and reviewers differ on their flavor and value.