


Calgary
Milpa
Latin small plates and cocktails in Calgary’s 17th Avenue district, inspired by the milpa and rooted in family traditions.
latin · mexican · small plates · cocktail bar
Our story
We are a vibrant, modern Latin small plates restaurant and cocktail bar in Calgary’s 17th Avenue entertainment district. Our name is inspired by the milpa, a sustainable farming system central to Latin American agriculture that celebrates the harmonious cultivation of corn, beans, and squash. That idea of interconnectedness shapes how we think about food, community, and heritage.Affectionately known as La Casita Azul, we offer a warm, inviting atmosphere rooted in family traditions and bold, authentic flavors. Our kitchen focuses on fresh, high-quality ingredients presented with creativity and care, while our bar showcases tequila, agave spirits, curated flights, and handcrafted cocktails.
Meet the chef
Chef Elia works closely with the team and is often in the kitchen at Milpa. The restaurant highlights her presence as part of the dining experience, suggesting a hands-on culinary role.
— Chef Elia
Chef Elia
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Reviews
Google reviews
What an amazing experience! The food was so incredible, little bit of a fusion/modern take on Mexican and Asian. The staff were incredible, knowledgeable, interactive, and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful in its design and atmosphere. Will definitely be returning to enjoy again, thank you to the staff and chefs for an amazing afternoon!This is and will be one of my favorite spots in Calgary for sure!
Milpa has been on our “must try” list for a while now so we figured there was no better time to go than for the YYC Exp event! We were so pleasantly surprised by all the dishes that came out, each delicious in their own way. My husband and I had a hard time picking which course was our favourite because we would eat them all again!Not only was the food amazing, the service from the staff was superb and has made us want to come back. My husband casually mentioned I was pregnant when we were ordering non-alcoholic beverages at the start of our evening. When we placed our food order, I didn’t ask for anything to be changed or cooked differently but the staff must have taken my husband’s comment to the chef and they specifically cooked my duck course longer for food safety (if you’ve ever been
Food at Milpa is like eating art itself! Amazing food here with twists on your traditional south American dishes! I have eaten at a ton of different south American cuisine restaurants including when visiting to Mexico, and the food here takes the authenticity of the real Latin Canadian food and culture and takes a beautiful spin on it! My taste buds were just blown away with flavor! We had the chocolate mole, their twist on empanadas (which was probably my favourite) and an amazing dessert! Honestly you should just go see for yourself this awesome restaurant and let them blow you away themselves! Thank you again Milpa we'll definitely be back again!
What a great dinner . Everything was amazing the food was and the service! Great price as well and beautiful vibe inside the restaurant as well ! 10/10My favorite was the el pastor ribs . I asked themTo make it spicy for so they did ! Also the tacos yummy . And the tomato salad I love the freshly made croutons !
Did family style dining. I thought the food was tasteful. It’s too bad the portions are small. We ordered the beets, they have a large plate and only fill it with half the amount of beets. Hard to find parking!
Guest testimonials
What an amazing experience! The food was so incredible, little bit of a fusion/modern take on Mexican and Asian. The staff were incredible, knowledgeable, interactive, and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful in its design and atmosphere. Will definitely be returning to enjoy again, thank you to the staff and chefs for an amazing afternoon!
Milpa has been on our “must try” list for a while now so we figured there was no better time to go than for the YYC Exp event! We were so pleasantly surprised by all the dishes that came out, each delicious in their own way.
Food at Milpa is like eating art itself! Amazing food here with twists on your traditional south American dishes! I have eaten at a ton of different south American cuisine restaurants including when visiting to Mexico, and the food here takes the authenticity of the real Latin Canadian food and culture and takes a beautiful spin on it!
What a great dinner . Everything was amazing the food was and the service! Great price as well and beautiful vibe inside the restaurant as well ! 10/10
Did family style dining. I thought the food was tasteful. It’s too bad the portions are small. We ordered the beets, they have a large plate and only fill it with half the amount of beets.
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Opening Hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
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