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Alteño Brings the Flavors of the Jalisco Highlands to Cannon Street in Charleston
Alteño has opened in Charleston at 89 Cannon Street, on the ground floor of The Charlee on Cannon, with opening day on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The restaurant is the newest from Chef Johnny Curiel and his partner Kasie Curiel, founders of Fonda Fina Hospitality, expanding beyond their Denver flagship.
On its own Charleston page, the restaurant invites guests to visit at 89 Cannon Street, open daily from 3 to 10 p.m., with happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. Reservations are encouraged but not required, and the page notes limited walk in space on the patio on a first come, first served basis, plus a chefs counter that requires reservations.
The Charleston room brings the bold, fire kissed flavors of Mexico's Jalisco Highlands to the Lowcountry through Chef Curiel's heritage driven approach to cooking and storytelling.
Make a reservation and learn more at https://www.altenorestaurant.com/charleston