The best mezcal bars in Condesa, CDMX — hidden gems with Gem Scores, curated by locals.
"Proof that vegan Mexican food can be deeply satisfying. The mole negro takes days to make. Fully plant-based."
"A Middle Eastern-Mexican fusion speakeasy in Condesa where you solve clues to unlock the hidden door. The interior fuses modern elegance with traditional motifs, and chef Chris Gómez's hummus is required ordering."
"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."
"The house sirloin is cooked over coals with serious confidence. Bring a group and order the full cut."
"Celebrates Mexico's heirloom corn varieties with modern technique. The mole is a masterclass."
"Everything is cooked over live fire. Smoky, charred, and deeply satisfying. Great wine list too."
"Condesa wine bodega with a carefully curated list and a shaded terrace that's perfect on any evening."
"A laid-back Condesa bar where the mezcalita is locally legendary and jazz bleeds into hip-hop without apology. Despite the name, the vibe is pure ease: generous pours, no attitude."
"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."
"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."