Best Cocktail Bars in Mexico City
From world-ranked speakeasies to mezcal-forward neighbourhood bars — the best cocktail bars in CDMX for a serious drink.
La Caña
"One of CDMX's most exciting fine dining experiences. Hyper-local ingredients, Michelin-level execution."
Gaepan Pocha 개판포차 맥시코
"A Korean pojangmacha (street tent bar) transplanted to Juárez — soju, Korean fried chicken, and the chaotic energy the name "개판" (gaepan) promises. One of the only pocha concepts in CDMX."
Funky Lee Speakeasy
"A hidden Japanese sushi speakeasy behind a bookshelf inside restaurant Diego y Yo. Whisper the password to enter a disco-ball jazz den with creative sushi and mezcal cocktails."
Chow Chow House
"Won Best Cocktail Menu in Mexico at the Shaker Awards 2025, just months after opening. 12 cocktails, one per Chinese zodiac sign. Mexican ferments meet Chinese spirits. Bar #8 in Mexico. Thu–Mon only, 7pm til late."
Despacho Margarita
"From the Licorería Limantour team. Try the spicy margarita! 9 different chilis in different forms."
LENEZ
"LENEZ (Bar de vinos) is Juárez's quietly serious wine bar — natural pours, small producers, and an atmosphere that invites staying for one more glass."
Sorbo
""Sorbo" (sip) sets the tempo for this quiet Escandón wine bar — unhurried, good pours, no pretense. The kind of neighborhood spot that rewards showing up with no plans."
Marne
"The mejillones with burnt butter, hoja santa and lemon are the best mussels in Roma Norte. The price-to-quality ratio here is genuinely unusual for the area."
biberón
"A small Roma Norte bar that trades on personality — the name (baby bottle) hints at the playful, unpretentious concept inside. The kind of place friends swap without posting."
Mantequilla Social Club
"Only 15 seats! Reservation mandatory. A New York-inspired comfort food bar built around butter, from the team behind La Oncemil. The French Dip alone is worth the trip."
Ro upstairs
"An upstairs bar in Lomas with the kind of elevated perch the neighbourhood rarely does casually. Worth the trip west of Reforma."
Canta Corazón CDMX
"A mezcal-forward cantina on Masaryk that bills itself as a "sentimental saloon" — built around the idea of singing along to songs that shaped you, with musicians setting the mood. One of the more spirited spots in Polanco, mixing Mexican cantina culture with a contemporary cocktail program."
Viñetta
"Neapolitan pizza with a 72-hour fermented dough and a 70-label wine list you can order by the glass. The relaxed sibling of Barolo — same care, lower key. Dogs welcome."
Bar Latosa
"Mexico's first canned cocktail bar — a cheeky pun on "lata" (can) run by one of Latin America's top bar directors. Serious cocktail credentials behind a fun premise. Thursdays turn into a queer-friendly disco/house night."
Cursi
"The BoH group (Bartola, Travieso) reimagines the steakhouse inside a 1916 Art Nouveau house. Bar program by a Pujol alum. Dinner flows into a late-night lounge upstairs."
Ruido
"Moody, dimly lit wine and cocktail bar with a young crowd and Latin Americana on the speakers. The kind of place you stumble into and stay all night."
Dacopa
"One of Roma Norte's buzziest new openings — retrofuturistic terrace with an open-sky cutout, creative cocktails, and a full club (Giorgio) that opens inside at 10:30pm. A two-stage night in one venue."
Absurdo Bar
"A mezcal-focused bar in Roma Norte with an absurdist sensibility—the menu is short, the mezcal is excellent, and the stated philosophy is buen mezcal without frills. The kind of place that appears in a friend's story and disappears when you try to find it again."
Señorita Axia
"A relaxed natural wine bar with a rotating list of Mexican and European bottles, small bites, and zero pretension. The crowd is local, the vibe is low-key intimate, and the pours are generous."
La Miscelánea de Lusso
"Acharming, small, and "hidden" spot, ideal for a cozy break or a, "hug to the soul". Unique Drinks: Highlights include coffee specials like cold-brewed café de olla. It has a "local star dog" and provides a cozy, intimate experience, distinct from large, bustling coffee chains."
Lindy
"The XO sauce camarones are the kind of dish that lives rent-free in your head. The flan al horno with cajeta at the end is non-negotiable."
Lina
"Roma Norte's quieter answer to the Italian craze. Lina does 8–10 covers a night from a minuscule kitchen — handmade pasta that changes with the season and a short natural wine list."
Goya Taller
"Cozy café by day, izakaya-inspired wine bar by night — weekly handwritten menu, no reservations."
Arrrco
"A "living workshop" blending experimental Latin-Asian cuisine by Chef Álvaro Vásquez with rotating art exhibitions (changing every ~7 weeks) and community workshops. The menu is designed to interpret the currently exhibited artist's work, providing a cohesive, multisensory experience. The space changes entirely, from wall art to coffee cups, every seven weeks, making it a "living workshop"."
Imbiss
"One of the best late-night dining spots in CDMX! Very NYC vibes - Experimental Mediterranean fusion dishes, natural wines, and lively, intimate atmosphere. The cocktails are superb and the fried chicken is one of the best in town."
Parla
"Free-form Mediterranean cooking built on craft — warm bread, good olive oil, and a short menu with long flavor. The gratinada milanesa is the move: crispy outside, juicy inside, gratin that takes it to another level."
Olaf Osteria
"Small osteria with a short menu that nails it every time. The cacio e pepe has the right amount of pepper."
GIA
"The fettuccini al limone is the kind of dish you think about for days. The green goddess salad is genuinely perfect."
Franz Bar
"A new hidden speakeasy-style bar making waves in Polanco. Art Deco 1920s atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and a DJ keeping the night going late."
Na Tlali
"Proof that vegan Mexican food can be deeply satisfying. The mole negro takes days to make. Fully plant-based."
Mal Hecho
"Order at the counter, grab a stool. This little stand could surprise you with the presentation and quality of the food. The marlin tostadas are a must. Low-key neighborhood gem."
Ahorita
"From the team behind Handshake Speakeasy (#2 World's 50 Best Bars). Same craft standards but louder, more party — giant table-sharing cantaritos, no time limits. Opened Oct 2025. Cover ~$900 MXN. One of the most talked-about new venues in CDMX."
Vacaciones DF
"Vacaciones, located in Mexico City's San Rafael neighborhood, is a special, intimate Italian-inspired restaurant known for its revolving, high-quality, scratch-made menu. It is praised for a cozy, romantic atmosphere, exceptional fresh pasta, and signature dishes like foccacia and the "némesis de chocolate" dessert. Rotating Menu: The menu changes regularly, ensuring fresh, creative dishes and a new experience with each visit."
Esca
"Seafood-forward Italian in a gorgeous Roma townhouse — 70% of the menu from Mexican coasts. An Italian-Mexican seafood kitchen celebrating both coastlines, the crab ravioli and reinterpreted classics are quietly some of the best cooking in Roma. One of the city's best wine lists to match."
Carmelos Speakeasy
"A Condesa speakeasy inside the Tacos Carmelos Taqueria with a carefully guarded entrance and a cocktail menu that leans on Mexican ingredients and minimal fuss. Has a jukebox inside with green light dark vibes"
Bardo Speakeasy
"Hidden behind a mirror door on the second floor — vintage ambiance, bold cocktails, and renowned DJs playing quality music. One of the more atmospheric speakeasies in the city."
Owl Bar
"A reservation-only hidden bar on Atlixco in Condesa, known for craft cocktails with actual creativity and a speakeasy feel without the theatrics. The small space and curated crowd keep it genuinely local."
Romance Cocktail & Social
"A grown-up cocktail bar in Roma Norte that blends serious mixology with Italian sharing plates. Unconventional flavors, intimate room, adults only. Feels like Roman nightlife landed in CDMX."
Feral
"One of Condesa's most interesting new kitchens — live fire cooking with fermented and foraged ingredients."
AXOLAO
"They call it a 'huarique mexa' — a Lima street food spot reincarnated in Roma Norte. The concept of two continents sharing ingredients for centuries made edible."
Yage
""Stunning" and "truly unique" architecture, distinct from other dining experiences in Mexico City. Very minimal, dark, and mysterious ambiance colored with a few bright candles - it's a vibe. Yagé collaborates with artists and hosts galleries and events, creating an immersive cultural atmosphere."
Rubí Wine Cocktails
"A tiny wine cocktail bar in Condesa with only 68 reviews — genuinely under the radar. Creative wine-based drinks done with care in an intimate setting."
Boca Grande
"A Barcelona-origin concept landed in Polanco — refined Spanish technique without the stiffness. Open until 2am, built around shared plates, good wine, and a lively crowd."
Abrazarnos
"An open-door bar rooted in synth-pop culture with multiple rooms, each carrying its own personality. Queer-friendly and inclusive, it has become a favorite late-night social hub in the Juárez corridor."
Granate
"A neighborhood wine bar in Cuauhtemoc with a short rotating list of natural and low-intervention wines, served without ceremony in a compact candlelit space. The kind of place locals return to weekly."
Librería Valladolid
"A basement bar filled with books in Roma Norte where every cocktail on the menu comes with a card explaining its history and the bartenders who fought over its creation. The vinyl DJ sets feel curated, not random."
Barra Lupe
"The bar traverses the entire room, tiles hand-painted with Mexican sayings, cumbia on the soundtrack. It feels like a cantina from the future."
Hiya Wine Bar
"A tight, well-curated natural wine bar in Roma Norte with hi-fi listening room. Perfect date spot or place with friends."
KAAJ
"A moody mezcal bar and Oaxacan kitchen in Roma Norte with rare ancestral mezcals, great cocktails, and a dark speakeasy-gastropub vibe that gets better as the night goes on."
El Mekong ទន្លេមេគង្គ
"CDMX's most consistent address for Southeast Asian comfort food — green papaya salads, fragrant pot-sticker dumplings, and coconut-rich dishes in a casual Hipódromo setting with a full cocktail bar open late on weekends."
Choza
"Choza in Mexico City is a viral, highly exclusive Thai-Mexican fusion spot and hi-fi listening bar located at Monterrey 194 in Roma Norte. Generally Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays from 3 PM to 9 PM, often requiring guests to wait in a lower-level, vinyl-spinning bar area before dining on the rooftop Highly Exclusive & Hidden: It is often described as a "speakeasy-ish" restaurant that is not on Google Maps, creating a hidden gem atmosphere. It has a relaxed, intimate, and often chaotic vibe, described as a "Brooklyn-esque" spot and "everyone's favorite spot"."
Sarde
"A Michelin-recognized seafood restaurant in a candlelit basement in Roma Norte — Japanese-style crudo of Mexican coastal fish, grilled octopus, legendary fish and chips. Dark, cave-like, natural stone walls. One of the best date night spots in the city."
Escandolo
"By day Roma Norte's best lechón taco counter; by night a curtain drops and it becomes a mezcal speakeasy with cumbia — all for under 55 pesos a taco."
Matuche
"Created by chef Diana López del Río and Eduardo Cervantes on Donceles in Centro, Matuche specializes in Mexican distillates—mezcal, raicilla, sotol—served straight with minimal fuss. Diana travels to meet every distiller personally; the label selection reflects that obsession."
Magazzino
"It operates as a "culinary laboratory" by day and a highly exclusive, intimate wine bar at night. It features a 6-seat, reservation-only Chef’s Table in a professional kitchen setting, offering a unique Italian-Mexican Omakase-style,, tasting menu alongside rare orange wines."
La Mano Santa Cerveceria
"A tiny craft beer den with 6 rotating taps and a focus on independent Mexican breweries most people have never heard of. Staff who actually know their beer — rare in CDMX."
NATAS
"An intimate natural wine shop-bar in Condesa where owner David curates everything obsessively. The sidewalk chairs at dusk are some of the most coveted seats in the colonia; the music system is dialed in and the glasses are always clean."
Varde
"A gastro-bar set in a restored Porfiriana mansion on Córdoba, with curated vinyl on the turntable and a short but precise cocktail menu. Feels like a well-kept local secret even on a busy Saturday."
Masala y Maíz
"Chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval fuse African, Indian, and Mexican cuisines in a warm, vibrant space. The only restaurant in the world doing this at this level. 2025 Michelin 1 star."
Barolo
"A quiet Italian spot in Roma Sur doing proper fresh pasta and market-driven Italian cooking. Only 288 reviews — still under the radar for a place this good."
Pistilo
"A mezcal bar on Chiapas in Roma Norte with a botanical aesthetic matching its name. The mezcal selection is carefully chosen from small producers and served with the kind of knowledge that turns a tasting into a conversation."
Vigneron
"An intimate wine bar and restaurant (est. 2020) recognized by the MICHELIN Guide (Bib Gourmand). Its specialization lies in a massive, curated selection of European, low-intervention wines paired with a cozy "cave à manger" atmosphere"
Via Sol
"An intimate dumpling house making meticulously crafted dumplings from various Chinese regions, paired with natural wines. Small, personal, and very good."
The Lamb
"A proper British pub that somehow works perfectly in CDMX. Great for live music, strong pints, and Sunday roast vibes."
Apricot
"A Roma Norte cocktail bar with a strong focus on seasonal Mexican fruit and a tight short-format menu that changes with the market. The apricot branding signals a light-touch philosophy: delicate, precise, never heavy-handed."
Pargot Restaurante
"Created by Chef Alexis Ayala, focusing on creative, seasonally inspired Mexican seafood. It is specialized in "elevated Mexican cuisine," featuring sophisticated, artistic dishes, a signature clam stew, fresh Ensenada fish, and exceptional service in a "hidden gem" setting"
Cantina Sieteseis
"Classic Mexican cantina energy with live cumbia and an excellent mezcal selection. A true neighborhood gathering point."
AlmaMia
"Warm and welcoming Italian kitchen that feels like being at a family Sunday lunch. Generous portions."
Shh
"A strict deep-listening bar above the Ninety Nine Records store on Ámsterdam, with only 12 tables and a recording-studio-grade hi-fi system. Conversations happen in whispers; the music is the star."
Bussifame
"A vinyl bar and record shop on Dinamarca in Juárez where you buy or listen to records while drinking cocktails made by Carmen Huizapol. Monthly Sunday DJ school for aspiring mixers. One of the best music-drink concepts in the city."
La Barra de al lado
"Chef Lula Martín del Campo's vermouth bar next door to her restaurant Marea, with four house vermouths made by cousin Nicolás and over 100 labels from around the world. Designed for standing, talking, and staying longer than planned."
Plotz
"The smokehouse Del Valle didn't know it needed. Brisket is sliced thick and the sides are treated with equal care."
Tokyo Music Bar
"A Japanese-inspired music bar in Cuauhtémoc with vinyl sets, Japanese whisky, and a late-night crowd that actually cares about the music."
BACAL
"A bar built entirely around corn — mezcals, corn-forward cocktails, and snacks that celebrate maíz in all its forms. The concept sounds gimmicky until you taste it. One of Roma Sur's most original drinks destinations."
Terruño
"A micro wine bar on Veracruz dedicated exclusively to wines from Coahuila—a northern Mexican wine region with 400 years of history that almost nobody outside Mexico knows. No fancy glassware, just the wine. Alberto Moyeda pours everything himself."
Le Tachinomi Desu
"Mexico City's only Japanese standing bar, run by food entrepreneur Edo Lopez in a warehouse-turned-bar. Industry insiders and Michelin-starred chefs drink here. The kitchen fuses Japanese and Mexican gestures into stunning small plates—Monday is Japanese curry night."
Consalero Bar
"The unpretentious counterpart to Roma Norte's louder bars. Consalero keeps it simple: a good mezcal list, natural wines by the glass, and a crowd that actually lives in the neighborhood. Perfect for a slow Tuesday drink."
Alfil
"Alfil fuses Arab and Mexican cuisine drawing on the legacy of Lebanese communities who emigrated to Mexico. Set on a historic Roma Norte corner — the result is a proposal unlike anything else in the city."
Superette
"One of Condesa's best natural wine bars — curated biodynamic selections, creative small bites, and a crowd that actually knows wine. Low-key but hard to get a table."
Brava
"A rooftop Italian restaurant overlooking the Cibeles fountain in Roma Norte — one of the best views in the city paired with artisanal pizza, creative pastas, and cocktails. The terrace at sunset is the move."
Sonari
"A compact Roma Norte bar at Orizaba 171 with a loyal neighborhood following and a well-curated short cocktail menu. The kind of place that fills up with industry folks after midnight."
Roca
"A custom-built hi-fi listening bar on Álvaro Obregón in Roma Norte with turntables, CDJs, and an Allen and Heath mixer. For audiophiles who also want excellent cocktails. The outdoor terrace softens the listening-room intensity when you need air."
KATZ
"Named for a Russian doctor who rebuilt his life in Mexico, KATZ is built around alchemy—each cocktail tells a story. Two floors: a relaxed ground-floor bar and an upstairs laboratory where the most complex preparations happen."
Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre
"A Michelin-starred experience—without a menu, without waiters, without reservations. They ask how hungry you are, and small plates begin to arrive: house-pressed heritage corn topped with wild *quelites* and ingredients harvested from their very own *milpa*."
Kaito Bar Del Valle
"The first cocktail bar in Latin America run entirely by women, founded by Claudia Cabrera in 2016 and now in Juárez after years in Del Valle. Japanese izakaya soul meets Mexican ingredients, with sake front and center. Ranked No. 40 in North America's 50 Best Bars."
Ticuchi
"Enrique Olvera's Oaxacan-inspired cave-bar where mezcal and smoked masa snacks collide in one of CDMX's coolest subterranean rooms."
El Ayer
"A retro Roma Norte bar with a piano room, a DJ room, and a cool two-part setup that makes it hard to leave. El Ayer transports you to an undetermined decade through design and live performance—the piano bar favorite in CDMX."
Faunna Rooftop
"A rooftop with a retractable roof facing Bellas Artes and the Torre Latinoamericana—signature mojitos, *pastor negro* tacos, weekend DJs, and the best views of the city center."
Ciena
"Dinner and live music done with intention. The kitchen is serious and the programming is genuinely good."
Bottega
"A 1950s Italian deli brought to Roma Norte. Sourdough baked fresh daily with organic flour, imported charcuterie, and a rotating wine list. Morning: espresso and pastry. Afternoon: wine bar with good music. Chef trained with Gordon Ramsay."
Mal de Cruz
"A low-key Roma Norte cantina with what many call the best micheladas in CDMX and a torta de barbacoa that earns repeat visits. Unpretentious, neighborhood-y, friendly staff. The name says it all."
Fierro
"Contemporary northern Mexican (norteña) — modern cantina vibe inspired by Nuevo León, Sonora, and Chihuahua. One of the best representations of norteña cooking in CDMX."
Maíz Tinto
"Celebrates Mexico's heirloom corn varieties with modern technique. The mole is a masterclass."
Chicama
"Peruvian seafood done right in Roma Norte. The tiradito is silky and the pisco sours are strong."
El Espantoso
"The most unpretentious mezcal bar in Condesa — candlelit and packed with locals. The mezcalita is the move, the pours are generous, and the DJ sets (jazz mid-week, hip-hop on weekends) make it a full night."
Living Room Bar
"W Hotel's canopy terrace bar — creative mezcal cocktails with tree views on Campos Elíseos after dark."
Margot
"Condesa French bistro that earns its stripes. Classic dishes executed with care and a wine list that doesn't disappoint."
Plonk
"Natural wine bar with a carefully chosen list and good charcuterie. Terrace is perfect on cool evenings."
Berta
"A compact bar on Río Hudson in Cuauhtémoc with a vermouth-forward drinks program and a warm, unhurried pace. The kind of bar where the bartender asks your name before your order. Has a cozy atmosphere, curated wine list, classic cocktails, and elevated comfort food."
Sin Cruda
"A French-owned natural wine bar on Dinamarca in Juárez, offering small-producer bottles with creative European-Mexican food pairings. The owner curates obsessively and will pour you something genuinely unexpected if you ask."
Panorama
"A rooftop-accessible restaurant-bar on Orizaba in Roma Norte with outdoor seating and a quiet view of the colonia's skyline. Less known than the Condesa DF rooftop crowd—feels like something a local architect would show you."
Darosa
"Italian kitchen doing Roman-style pasta with real craft. Intimate room, good wine, consistent every time."
MEXA
"Modern Mexican antojitos & mezcalin Roma Norte. The antojitos are elevated without losing their soul."
Brocante Terraza
"Lomas terrace spot with strong weekend brunch energy. The kind of place Lomas locals consider their local."
La Chicha
"A Roma Norte staple that works as both restaurant and bar. Half the menu is vegetarian — the coliflor al pastor and jícama aguachile are legitimately great — and the mezcal cocktail list is one of the best on the street. Vinyl spins in the afternoon, the patio fills fast."
Hugo
"NY transplants brought a French-leaning wine bar to Roma Norte — grilled octopus, pillowy gnocchi, and a natural wine list that makes sense. Michelin-recognized."
Sapo Botanero Asiático
"Izakaya-style botanero with creative Asian-Mexican mashup drinks and snacks. Lively and loud in the best way."
Cicatriz
"One of CDMX's first natural wine bars (2017), run by American siblings Scarlett and Jake Lindeman. All-day cafe by morning, serious rotating natural wine list by night — no pretension, just great pours and market-driven cooking."
Café Tacobar del Sur
"The Roma Sur sibling of Tacobar — gourmet tacos by day, craft cocktails by night. Same DNA, slightly quieter block."
La Vista
"A listening bar designed to see and be seen, with DJs spinning salsa into 90s hits starting around 9 pm. By 11 pm the center fills with people swaying—arrive earlier for a table and one of their silky martinis."
Tlachiquero Mezcal
"Named after the harvesters who tap agave plants — the people behind the mezcal. A lively mezcal bar with an encyclopedic selection of artisanal bottles and DJ nights that run late."
Fifty Mils
"One of the 50 Best Bars in the world — and somehow still a hidden gem to most tourists. The bar team here treats cocktails like fine dining: seasonal ingredients, house-made ingredients, and a programme that changes constantly. Worth the splurge."
La Xampa
"A cava-and-wine bar inspired by the xampaneries of Barcelona, with an all-wood interior and a menu of Spanish tapas — croquetas, Iberian ham, and small plates — designed to stretch over long, slow drinks. Opens daily at 1pm and stays open until 2am, making it equally good for a late lunch and a nightcap."
La Taberna del Chanclas
"A Madrid-in-Hipódromo corner bar — worn-in, convivial, with Spanish guitar setting the tone and a menu anchored by excellent croquetas, clam soup, and a reliably good red snapper. The kind of place where an early dinner drifts well into the evening without anyone noticing."
Pigeon
"Tiny, intimate room with a thoughtful menu that changes constantly. Natural wine and good conversation. Wednesdays is negroni night with all types of negronis and live jazz."
Oly
""Capri-like" ambiance, with an airy, sunlit setting featuring a combination of a cozy dining room and a scenic backyard. Good for dates! Oly specializes in elevated Mediterranean cuisine, described as charming, high-quality, and ideal for special occasions."
NIV
"Candlelit wine bar in Hipódromo with small-production natural wines and Franco-Mexican small plates. Vinyl records, mezcal, and a backroom that feels like a secret."
Casa Franca
"A converted apartment turned jazz club — live jazz, funk, and soul in a restored space with vintage furniture and real atmosphere. The kind of place that feels like a discovery every time."
Bolichera 21
"The best Peruvian cevichería in CDMX, with leche de tigre spiked with Mexican chiles."
Oropel
"Fun, lively, vermouth—three words that define Oropel in Roma Norte. Over 20 vermouth labels, obscure natural wines, cheap mezcal shots, and a homey cozy vibe packed into a tiny room. Despite a low Google rating, locals adore it."
Artiano's
"A Juárez lounge with Philly cheesesteaks, hand-painted murals by local artists, saxophone nights, and cocktails worth staying for."
Perezoso
"It features a highly regarded terrace that encourages taking it slow—a perfect escape from the bustling city. Situated in the vibrant Roma Norte neighborhood, making it an accessible yet cozy spot in the heart of the city. Menu Highlight: It offers a "take over" style, often inviting other chefs or featuring specific, high-quality ingredients."
Judas Cocina Migrante
"Migrant-inspired fusion between Mexico and Asian cuisine."
Provocateur Winebar & Tienda
"72 curated indie wine labels, a private 80s-themed room, and a mission to make wine approachable. Founded by Sophie Avernin — under 50 seats and always interesting."
Brew Brew
"Roma Norte's craft beer anchor — rotating taps, house brews, and the relaxed energy of a spot that's been earning its regulars for years."
Café Tacobar
"Coffee and gourmet tacos until sundown, then bartender Khristian de la Torre takes over with a mezcal-forward cocktail program. One of the most versatile spots in Roma Norte."
Ramen Izakaya Tsumugui
"Proper Japanese izakaya energy with handcrafted ramen. The tonkotsu is rich and the yakitori smoky."
Local 1
"Mezcal and natural wine bar by the team behind Tlecān — one of the most serious agave programs in Roma Norte. Small, focused, no-nonsense."
Limantour Polanco
"World's 50 Best Bars pedigree — street-food-inspired cocktails that taste like Mexico City in a glass."
Botánico
"A botanical cocktail bar in Condesa with a lush, plant-filled space and a serious natural wine list. The drinks are ingredient-led and genuinely creative."
Xuni Mezcalería
"Direct relationships with mezcal producers from Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacán. Art gallery, drag nights, and grasshoppers on the menu. The name means small or pretty in Zapotec."
Arda
"Steakhouse in Roma Norte that has an amazing dark wooden ambience. The cocktails are also great."
Brutho
"Wine-forward spot and cafe. Come here to people watch. 2x1 Aperol Spritz"
Beluga
"Masaryk's glam oyster bar — raw bar thrills meet molecular cocktails in a buzzy, candlelit setting."
Baltra Bar
"Condesa's most celebrated cocktail bar — precise, seasonal drinks from one of CDMX's best bar teams. A benchmark for Mexican mixology and worth every peso."
Meroma
"Mediterranean-leaning kitchen with careful sourcing. Nice terrace and a rotating menu that keeps regulars coming back."
Cananea
"A charming retro Juárez cantina on Marsella with stained glass, a vintage jukebox, Budweiser pool-table lamps, and beat-up furniture. The Manhattan is served in adorably small glasses, and Tuesday/Wednesday 2-for-1 Cuba Libres with free snacks is an unbeatable deal."
Caimán
"A vibrant Hipódromo bar on Nuevo León that feels like a well-curated house party: eclectic decor, natural wines, craft cocktails, and canned goods alongside tapas. The whiskey sour and dirty martini are reliably excellent."
Petite Roquefort
"Charming, intimate setting within a historic 1900s house (Bazar Fusión) in Colonia Juárez, featuring a relaxed, green terrace Located on the terrace of a "Bazar Fusión," it offers a serene, leafy, and "intimate" atmosphere, distinct from the busy streets of Ciudad de México"
Zazá
"Laid-bac spot combining artisanal pizza, craft beer, and natural wine in a no-fuss setting."
Somaa Wine Bar
"Somsaa is a Thai wine-and-tea room on Orizaba in Roma Norte—an unexpected combination of Southeast Asian tea culture and natural wine, with small plates that bridge both worlds. One of the most singular concepts in the colonia."
Salón Palomilla
"A second-floor Roma Norte bar in a historic building with an open circular skylight—you drink under the stars. Chef Christina runs a wood-fired small plates menu while live jazz takes over at 9 pm. One of the most romanticized bars in the colonia."
Antesala
"A cocktail bar by chef Oswaldo Oliva where culinary techniques drive the drink menu: fermentation, fat-washing, controlled oxidation. Also a proper listening room, with vinyl playing throughout and walk-ins welcome."
Si Mon Vinos Mexicanos
"One of the original champions of Mexican wine in the capital, on Zacatecas in Roma Norte. The menu evolved from private tastings to an open wine bar with local cheeses and tapas. Monica and Oscar know every producer personally."
Trampa
"A Condesa bar-restaurant with a Spanish-Mediterranean soul and a piano in the corner for sipping mezcal cocktails. The narrow space fills fast but the service stays warm; Wednesday through Saturday nights get festive."
Merotoro
"The go-to for Baja-style seafood in Condesa — wood-fired cooking, outstanding mariscos, and one of the best natural wine lists in the city. A proper sit-down meal that earns every peso. Founded by Jair Tellez, a top Mexican chef also known for Laja and Amaya."
Ladina Bar
"The rare dark Roma Norte bar that doesn't try too hard—warm lighting, a proper Manhattan, an even better Naked and Famous, and prices more affordable than almost every bar on Álvaro Obregón. A bar bar, not a concept."
Club de Patio Roma
"Buzzy Roma courtyard bar with a great wine list and a crowd that actually knows what they're drinking. A scene."
Cantina Monterrey
"A thematic cantina celebrating northern Mexican culture in the heart of Roma, with live banda music, corridos, DJ sets, and a food menu of Monterrey-style tacos and potato dishes. The energy on Friday night is unlike anything else in the colonia."
Less is More
"Split into Less (2-ingredient minimalist cocktails) and More (complex layered versions in the back room), this Roma Norte bar uses culinary science to make you rethink what a cocktail can be. Named Best New International Bar by Tales of the Cocktail."
Balagan
"A casual Mediterranean restaurant-bar on Gral. Prim in Juárez with a terrace, excellent natural wines, and a weekend brunch that locals defend fiercely. The bar program is low-key but the ingredients are impeccable."
Babero
"It is often described as a fashionable "speakeasy" style bar/restaurant, with a "10/10" vibe, featuring DJs playing house music."
Form + Matter (FOMA)
"Opened November 2024 by two former Handshake bartenders who use centrifuges and rotovaps in a polished-concrete Roma Norte space. Every byproduct becomes a garnish or snack. No waste, high science, genuinely beautiful drinks."
Tío Pepe Cantina
"One of Mexico City's oldest cantinas, operating since 1869 in the Centro near Chinatown. William Burroughs drank here; the old sign forbidding women entry is now just a relic. Come for the history, stay for the cheap beer and tostadas."
Sala de Despecho Masaryk
"Sing Juan Gabriel at full volume while servers in mariachi hats perform — heartbreak has never looked this fun or this well-decorated."
Tetetlan
"Hidden in San Ángel's lush gardens—one of CDMX's most beautiful settings. Located in a former stable of the Casa Pedregal, the design features pink steel beams, raw volcanic rock, and a mesmerizing glass floor, often described as a "hidden gem". Pre-Hispanic cooking meets modern technique. Best time to visit is for breakfast or lunch is recommended to fully appreciate the natural light pouring through the skylights."
Salon Familiar La Mascota Cantina
"One of Centro's last great unpretentious drinking rooms — tile walls, a long wooden bar, and botanas that arrive without asking. A genuine salon familiar where time moves differently."
Mauro
"Brothers Ricardo and Eduardo Nava honor their grandfather Mauro Mendoza with a 1970s Milanese oasis on Tabasco in Roma Norte. Ranked No. 54 in World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 14 in North America. The Mango Salad cocktail is the most-photographed drink in the colonia."
Rayo
"No. 87 globally in World's 50 Best Bars 2024 and best new bar of 2023, Rayo launched the concept of sensorial blind tasting in CDMX: numbered flasks let you pick your opening cocktail by smell. Housed in a 1900s heritage building with a semi-open rooftop."
Plantasia
"CDMXs first Botanical Bar — 100% vegan pan-Asian menu with ramen, pad thai, sushi, and a full non-alcoholic cocktail program."
Terraza Gran Hotel
"The views over the Zócalo are unbeatable. Food is secondary to the experience. Come at sunset."
Tlecan
"Named place of fire in Nahuatl, Tlecan is a Roma Norte mezcalería that transports you to prehispanic Mexico from the moment the burning herbs hit your nose at the doorway. Ranked on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025."
El Parnita
"The brunch institution in Roma Norte. Colorful, chaotic, and completely worth it — giant tlayudas, guisado tacos, and mezcal micheladas at mismatched tables. Weekend lines are part of the ritual."
Freims
"A neighborhood hangout on Avenida Ámsterdam that leans into a café-bookshop-garden atmosphere — vinyl records, plants, and books — where a coffee stop naturally extends into a full meal. Best known for thoughtful breakfast and brunch plates in a relaxed setting with no reservations needed."
Hanky Panky
"Mexico City's original speakeasy (2016), accessed through a false wall in a Oaxacan restaurant kitchen. Ranked No. 13 globally in World's 50 Best Bars. Inspires everything that came after it in the CDMX speakeasy scene."
Restaurante Nicos
"Founded in 1957, Michelin-starred, and winner of Latin America's 50 Best Lifetime Achievement Award. Mother-son duo serving 19th-century recipes in a neighborhood that looks nothing like what's inside. The rotating tableside mezcal cart alone is worth the trip."
Los Danzantes
"The birthplace of the mezcal boom, now a Michelin-listed icon of contemporary Mexican cuisine."
Ling Ling
"Ling Ling by Hakkasan brings the international luxury Asian dining concept to CDMX — pan-Asian tasting menus, a serious cocktail program, and a crowd that dresses up for the occasion."
Contramar
"CDMX institution. The half-red-half-green grilled fish is iconic. Long lunches, loud tables, perfect every time."
La Buena Barra CDMX
"They light your rib eye on fire tableside with mezcal — showmanship and smoke in equal measure at this lively Polanco grill."
Handshake
"No. 2 in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 and No. 1 in 2024—Handshake Speakeasy on Calle Amberes is the bar that put CDMX on the global cocktail map. Each drink takes 48 hours to prepare. Still surprisingly accessible if you book in advance."
Wallace
"A Condesa whisky bar with over 200 labels from around the world, a gorgeous upstairs terrace, and a Netflix filming history (Sense8). The monthly cocktail special is always thoughtful, and the combination of whisky depth with Mexico's playful hospitality is singular."
Toledo Rooftop
"A Juárez rooftop with a jungle-decorated open space, panoramic views of the Reforma skyline and Chapultepec Castle, and a Baja-inflected menu. Sunday brunch is a locals' ritual; Thursday through Saturday nights attract a stylish mixed crowd."
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