Best Restaurants in Roma Norte

"The duck-Filipino-Mexican fusion sounds like a joke until you eat it. Cucumber in a taco. Trust it."

"One cart. One item. Chef Flavia spent 3 years perfecting this baguette. It shows."

"Elena Reygadas' Roma Norte gem in a beautiful 1906 mansion. Italian sensibility with Mexican soul — her guava and rosemary bread is legendary. Michelin 1 star."

"One of the most singular dining experiences in CDMX — no-name mezcal bar that became a Michelin-starred corn temple. Oaxacan DNA, CDMX spirit. Cash only, reservations essential."

"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."

"Chef Lucho Martínez bridges Veracruz coastal flavors with Japanese technique — an omakase experience unlike anything else in the city. Michelin 1 star since 2024."

"One of CDMX's only Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized spots, Galanga is run by chef Somsri Raksamran from Thailand and serves real northeast and southern Thai cooking nearly impossible to find in Latin America. The bamboo-lined courtyard with hanging woven pendants feels genuinely transported, and the tom yum broth has the kind of complexity that takes years of practice."

"El chef Eduardo García cambió la gastronomía de la CDMX con su propuesta farm-to-table que varía el menú todos los días según los proveedores de temporada. En más de una década se ha convertido en parada obligatoria de quienes quieren entender la nueva cocina mexicana."

"Only 12 counter seats, a chef with 30 years of training in Osaka, and fish flown in directly from Japan — Homare is one of CDMX's most intimate and technically serious Japanese restaurants. Three tiers of omakase mean you can calibrate the experience, and the lunch-hour set menu makes it accessible without a special-occasion budget."

"Chef Luc Liebster (ex-Steirereck Vienna, ex-Pujol) named this after his grandmother. Swiss-Mexican in a 1915 Porfirian mansion. One of the most refined new openings of late 2025 — intimate, seasonal, and quietly spectacular."

"Chef Armando Acosta's viral Italian trattoria — the chicken parm finished tableside went insane on social media. The Infatuation called it some of the best Italian in CDMX. Tyler the Creator showed up. One of the hottest tables in Roma right now."

"One of the finest izakayas in CDMX. Michelin-recognized. The kushiyaki and sake pairings are exceptional."

"A cantina-style izakaya on Córdoba that blends the warmth of a Japanese neighborhood bar with serious omakase craft — every Thursday features ramen night and the chef curates whatever landed fresh that day from Ensenada or Zihuatanejo. One of the few spots in CDMX where the whole experience, from oysters with quail egg to flamed wagyu, costs far less than it should."

"Eduardo García's market-driven restaurant is a CDMX essential. Every dish is a conversation with what's in season."

"A fully vegan Mexican restaurant that Michelin noticed. The tacos and moles are made with the same care as any meat kitchen."

"Chef Gabriela Cámara (Contramar) co-launched this Yucatán-focused taquería on Puebla in Roma Norte—slow-roasted suckling pig with crispy castacán (crunchy Yucatecan carnitas), fragrant pibil, and a precise sopa de lima. Michelin-listed."

"Jerk wings fall off the bone. The oxtail sells out — arrive early or call ahead. Beef patty is a must-try."

"The duck neck stuffed like carnitas with unexpected sweetness is the dish that gets stuck in memory. The 16-spice tartar with naan is how every meal should start."

"A market-style guisado concept in Roma where the stews rotate with market availability. Shows up without a sign, leaves without warning."

"Facing Parque España on a prime Roma Norte corner, KOYI is chef David Portillo's vision of contemporary Edomae sushi — nigiri made to order with rice-to-fish ratios dialed in precisely, seasonal fish like cured aji or flambéed otoro, and a sake and natural wine list that rivals dedicated bars. The Roma reference point for serious sushi at non-omakase prices."

"SAN es la referencia de matcha ceremonial japonés en CDMX: importa directamente de la región Chūbu en Japón, usa 4 gramos de polvo por bebida sin edulcorantes, y lo prepara al estilo Chanoyu. El pequeño menú de sandōs dulces y salados en pan artesanal complementa una experiencia minimalista y auténtica."

"Chef Gonzalo Muñoz treats fire as a culinary language — vegetables, fish, sauces, and meat all pass through direct flame or smoke. One of the few fully fire-committed kitchens in CDMX. Terrace dining, Wed–Sun only."

"Weekend-only lamb barbacoa pit — a pilgrimage spot where the consommé alone is worth the trip."

"Pandemic pop-up turned Michelin-listed gem serving melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked northern beef barbacoa on soft flour tortillas—rare in CDMX and utterly craveable."

"El chef Giuseppe Lacorazza cocina un menú itinerante de mariscos y cocina de campo con acento mediterráneo, solo jueves a domingo. La fachada verde brillante y el espacio sin decoración son tan directos como la comida: ingredientes perfectos, preparaciones mínimas. Reconocido en la Guía Michelin."

"Green Rhino es la panadería del chef de fama mundial Richard Hart, quien aporta técnica de fermentación de alto nivel a la Ciudad de México. Los panes oscuros y profundamente horneados combinan con café de especialidad, matcha y chocolate caliente para una experiencia de panadería que está revolucionando la Roma."

"Only 4 tacos on the menu — all Yucatecan cerdo pelón mexicano (hairless pig), prepared in Mérida with traditional pit-burial certification and shipped to CDMX. The rarest pork you'll eat at a taco stand. Strong word-of-mouth."

"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."

"Neighborhood restaurant that feels like a local's living room. The daily specials are always worth trusting."

"A boutique nigiri counter on Puebla where the chef makes every piece to order and the fish rotates daily — bluefin tuna, Canadian salmon, and seasonal Mexican-caught fish all treated with Edomae respect. The tiny, open-kitchen space means you watch every step, which makes the 300-peso bill feel like the deal of the day."

"Chef Armando Acosta finishes the chicken parm tableside — the cheese moment is theatrical and worth every second."

"From the Licorería Limantour team. The spicy margarita uses 9 different chilis in different forms. It shows."

"A no-frills noodle counter across from Mercado Medellín run entirely by Chinese staff, serving hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles made to order — a rare find outside of China's Gansu province. The dough is stretched and cut in front of you, the broth is slow-cooked, and the whole experience costs around 300 pesos."

"Alfil fusiona la cocina árabe y la mexicana inspirándose en el legado de las comunidades libanesas que emigraron a México. Instalado en una esquina histórica de la Roma Norte, el resultado es una propuesta que no existe en ningún otro lado: tacos de shawarma con chile de árbol, hummus con chapulines."

"Los chefs Federico Patiño y Poppy Powell trajeron el espíritu del Pacífico Norteamericano a la Plaza Río de Janeiro: mariscos silvestres, vegetales de granja y fermentaciones caseras alrededor de una chimenea de leña. El grilled cheese se ha vuelto un ícono absoluto de la Roma."

"Nice Day es una cafetería de especialidad y panadería artesanal con influencias asiáticas y mexicanas que se refleja en bebidas únicas como el cold brew con crema de menta y el Nice Day Latte con vainilla casera. Sus croissants rellenos, especialmente el de frutos rojos con mascarpone, se han vuelto virales en CDMX."

"A 14-seat sushi-and-robata counter inspired by Tokyo listening bars — dim light, smooth jazz, and three omakase tiers dubbed Kill, Bill, and Kill Bill. The menu changes daily with the best available fish."

"The eggplant dip to start is revelatory: deep, smoky, unlike anything. The broccoli dish will make carnivores forget meat exists."

"A mechanic workshop that moonlights as a norteño taquería on weekends, with barbacoa, machacado con huevo, and asado de puerco served under the same roof as car parts."

"A Japanese hideaway on Orizaba that doubles as a sake speakeasy — walk through the restaurant to find the Wabi Room, a dimly-lit bar with author cocktails and natural sakes. The fish is sourced carefully and the menu mixes Kyoto-style temari sushi with comfort items like rib-eye gyoza, creating a session that works as dinner and late-night equally well."

"Chava 'el gallo' Orozco popularizó en CDMX el estilo marisquero de Sinaloa con toque oriental: aguachiles que arden con amor, tostadas de atún con salsa ponzu, y la Señora Torres, una torre de mariscos mixtos que se ha vuelto icónica. Conserva el alma de marisquería de barrio a pesar de su fama."

"Inspirado en la cultura cafetera de San Francisco, Dosis fue pionero del café de especialidad en Roma Norte con su La Marzocco Strada y granos de tostadores locales. Más que una cafetería, el espacio trasero alberga eventos de yoga, dibujo en vivo y bailables, haciendo de cada visita una experiencia distinta."

"Secret rooftop with open-fire Thai-Peruvian cooking — no sign, no Google listing, just magic."

"The team behind Galanga Thai converted a 1930s Roma mansion into CDMX's finest Thai wine-and-tea salon — 20 artisanal teas in oriental porcelain, sparkling wine pairings, and refined Southeast Asian cooking."

"The bar traverses the entire room, tiles hand-painted with Mexican sayings, cumbia on the soundtrack. It feels like a cantina from the future."

"Specialty taquería at Durango and Insurgentes using rare cerdo pelón mexicano (Mexican hairless pig) and white-tailed deer venado—indigenous breeds and wild game that almost no other taquería in the city serves."

"The TOM YUM will blow your mind. Menu is so short you can try everything. Feels more like Hanoi than Roma."

"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."

"A tiny Japanese café on a quiet side street in Roma Norte run by a single chef who bakes ethereal soufflé cheesecakes and stuffs Shokupan (Japanese milk bread) with fresh cream and seasonal fruit — the kind of precise, delicate cooking you'd find in a Kyoto kissaten. No delivery, no rush: you eat here slowly or take it home."

"Seafood-forward Italian in a gorgeous Roma townhouse — 70% of the menu from Mexican coasts."

"Born from a TikToker known as 'Soy Ramen Man,' Chido is the only dedicated Jiro-style ramen spot in CDMX — massive bowls stacked with bean sprouts, thick noodles, and a broth so rich with garlic and pork fat that eating it is an event, not just a meal. At 125 pesos a bowl it is one of the best deals in the city."

"A tuna tostada with salsa macha that actually delivers. The uchepo is the kind of thing only locals know to order."

"Sets up at 8pm on the corner of Puebla and Cozumel and does not leave until 5am on weekends. The suadero and lengua here have made this corner a Roma Norte ritual."

"A Roma Norte speakeasy with a carefully guarded entrance and a cocktail menu that leans on Mexican ingredients and minimal fuss. The kind of bar that travels by word-of-mouth only—ask a local bartender how to find it."

"A ramen-and-boba pairing concept on Tonalá that has become one of Roma Norte's most beloved low-key Asian spots — bowls of carefully built ramen alongside inventive milk teas topped with matcha foam or pistachio cream. The raccoon branding and cozy space make it deeply charming without ever feeling forced, and it is open every day."

"CDMX institution. The half-red-half-green grilled fish is iconic. Long lunches, loud tables, perfect every time."

"Antonella Caffè es un café-pastelería italiano de banqueta en Álvaro Obregón, Roma Norte, donde la familia hace su propio gelato y hornea pan diariamente. El rollo de guayaba, los croissants y la vibra de trattoria al aire libre en una de las avenidas más hermosas de la ciudad lo convierten en un rincón con mucho carácter."

"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."

"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."

"Neighborhood institution. The weekday lunch set is one of the best deals in Roma. Natural wine list is excellent."

"Dinner and live music done with intention. The kitchen is serious and the programming is genuinely good."

"Buzzy Roma courtyard bar with a great wine list and a crowd that actually knows what they're drinking. A scene."

"Small osteria with a short menu that nails it every time. The cacio e pepe has the right amount of pepper."

"Classic Mexican cantina energy with live cumbia and an excellent mezcal selection. A true neighborhood gathering point."

"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."

"Pillowy Japanese milk bread baked fresh daily. A tiny slip of a bakery that sells out early—go at opening."

"Punchy seafood kitchen tucked on a Roma side street. The aguachile verde bites back. Always fresh."

"The most Instagrammed basket taco lady in CDMX — viral for a reason, genuine for decades."

"Focused Yucatecan specialist in Roma Norte doing traditional slow-roasted achiote-and-sour-orange pork wrapped in banana leaf—a transportive taste of the Yucatán Peninsula in the middle of the capital."

"WO es una barra de especialidad minimalista en Roma Norte con una pequeña terraza arbolada perfecta para trabajar o descansar. Su cold brew con horchata se ha vuelto la bebida más pedida, y su apertura a las 7 am la convierte en una de las opciones más tempranas de café de especialidad en la zona."

"Market-sourced vegetable tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas — proof plants can be the star."

"Northern-style arrachera tacos from Monterrey — grilled over mesquite in the middle of Roma."

"Hidden inside the kitchen of Pavorosso restaurant, Rossi is a red-lit intimate speakeasy where the cocktail menu rewards lingering. The entrance trick—asking the restaurant host for Rossi—adds to the ritual."

"A CDMX neighborhood barbacoa spot where the consomé comes first and the taco de panza is the house flex. Weekend morning lines form for a reason."

"Go for the martini. Seriously. Best dirty martini in Roma. They also do excellent coffee during the day."

"Lebanese spot that's become a Roma institution. The shawarma is carved to order and the mezze spreads are generous."

"Authentic New York foldable slices in Roma Norte — spicy pepperoni with honey is the house classic."

"Plant-based tacos that actually taste like tacos — hibiscus "cochinita" on blue corn tortillas."

"Created by Chef Yoya with 25+ years feeding a demanding family, this Roma Norte guisado specialist (Rosita and Vero in attendance daily) rotates authentic homestyle stewed fillings—rare, unhurried, deeply comforting."

"A 1920s-meets-1980s speakeasy hidden behind Maison Paricuta, a Mexican hat shop on Tonalá in Roma Norte. Opened late 2024; the entrance trick requires knowing the hat shop. The cocktail menu travels through Mexican history."

"Italian-inflected cooking with a wood fire at the heart of every dish. Simple ingredients, high execution."

"The Arabic side of Mexico City taco world—a Roma-area spot specializing in tacos árabes in pita with shawarma-spiced pork and tahini-spiked sauces."

"Old-school fonda doing honest comida corrida. Soup, rice, beans, main—and it's all made with care."

"Tiny, intimate room with a thoughtful menu that changes constantly. Natural wine and good conversation."

"Izakaya-style botanero with creative Asian-Mexican mashup drinks and snacks. Lively and loud in the best way."

"Bold Thai flavors with a CDMX twist. The kind of place that gets packed fast on weekends."

"Legit Vietnamese pho in Roma Norte. Broth simmered low and slow—comfort food when you need it."

"Peruvian seafood done right in Roma Norte. The tiradito is silky and the pisco sours are strong."

"Breezy breakfast spot with solid classic plates and good coffee. Terrace seating on tree-lined streets."

"No-nonsense smash burgers with a crispy sear that makes fast food look weak. Always a line for good reason."

"Rare find—Tabascan coastal cooking rarely seen in CDMX. The pejelagarto and regional seafood stews are the real deal."

"Serious nigiri counter in Roma. Fish is sourced carefully and the omakase is a good price for the quality."

"Oaxacan flavors with a Roma sensibility. The tlayuda is the real draw and the mezcal selection is serious."

"Exactly what it says. Reliable Roma breakfast spot with good coffee and a terrace. A solid weekday ritual."

"Yucatecan chamorro falling off the bone. Simple, unpretentious, and cooked with generations of practice."

"Italian kitchen doing Roman-style pasta with real craft. Intimate room, good wine, consistent every time."

"Natural wine bar with a carefully chosen list and good charcuterie. Terrace is perfect on cool evenings."

"Jair Téllez brings Baja California to Roma. The grilled fish changes with the catch. Outstanding wine list."

"Open fire cooking with serious sourcing. The smoke and char inform everything on the menu. An exciting kitchen."

"Warm and welcoming Italian kitchen that feels like being at a family Sunday lunch. Generous portions."

"Unique Amazonian-influenced kitchen drawing from Colombian and Brazilian traditions. Challenging and interesting."

"Yucatecan breakfast done with homesick love. The motuleños are the real deal—black beans, plantain, the works."

"Punchy seafood kitchen in Roma with standout aguachile. The tostadas are loaded and the value is great."

"Italian vacation vibes in Roma Norte. The pasta is handmade and the aperitivo hour is worth building your evening around."

"Handcrafted smash burgers with crispy laced edges and homemade everything — rival of any in the city."

"Minimalist specialty café with house-roasted beans, direct farm relationships, and a standout matcha tonic."

"Consistent and comforting Thai food in Roma. Great for a weeknight dinner when you want something reliable."

"Charcoal-grilled burgers that taste like they came off a backyard grill. Simple, satisfying, no frills."

"A low-profile Roma Norte bar with a soft warm aesthetic and an aperitivo-forward drinks menu that fills up with creative industry people on weekends. The name signals the vibe: small, tender, worth protecting."

"A local CDMX street stand known for late-night al pastor and cabeza tacos with a dedicated neighborhood following—the kind of corner spot that runs after midnight and feeds the after-party crowd."

"A creative Asian-leaning spot bringing bold, shareable Chinese-inflected dishes to Roma Norte — a local under-the-radar favorite for the neighborhood's expat crowd who'd rather not shout to get a reservation."

"A cocktail social club in Roma Norte that leans into the idea of drinking as a communal ritual—designed for lingering, sharing, and the pleasant haze of a well-made spritz. Low profile, high regulars-to-tourist ratio."

"Neighborhood-beloved small taquería known among locals for rotating home-style guisados—the kind of spot that doesn't show up in glossy guides but keeps a loyal daily clientele."

"A low-key Asian noodle spot in Roma Norte that has built a loyal neighborhood following without any major media coverage, serving casual wok-tossed noodle dishes and small Asian plates at prices that make it a weekly lunch destination for locals. The name reflects the relaxed, celebrate-any-day energy of the space."

"Café Consentido es un rincón acogedor de especialidad en la Roma que trabaja con productores mexicanos y ofrece una carta cuidada de bebidas calientes y frías. Su ambiente íntimo y la atención personalizada lo hacen favorito entre los vecinos del barrio que buscan calidad sin pretensiones."

"Decent Italian-inflected spot in Roma. Nothing groundbreaking but consistently good and friendly service."

"Fine-ish dining in Roma. Not blowing minds, but a reliable choice for a date or business dinner."

"A Roma Norte fish taco specialist serving smoked tuna, ceviche, and aguachile in a neighborhood that mostly only serves land animals."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Chef Alejandro Zárate from Ensenada flies in wheat tortillas from Baja and cooks carne asada over charcoal with northern guacamole and pot beans—the most authentic Ensenada taco in CDMX."

"A neighborhood wine bar in Roma Norte 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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Wine-forward spot that's become a bit too precious about it. Decent plates but the vibe can feel cold."

"Stylish room, good Instagram, mediocre food. The natural wine list saves it. Better for drinks than dinner."

"Stylish spot with ambitions that don't always land. Good-looking space, inconsistent kitchen."

"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."

"A Roma Norte café that transitions to a cocktail bar after dark, blending third-wave coffee culture with evening drinks in a space that feels personal and unhurried. One of the few spots in the colonia where you can comfortably stay from afternoon into midnight."

"From Monterrey, they brought four flavors of trompo and the Cachetada format—a flour tortilla stuffed with meat and cheese that rivals the quesabirria craze."

"A Roma Norte restaurant-bar drawing on African culinary and cocktail traditions, layering them onto Mexican base spirits. An unexpected and singular concept in the colonia that rewards the curious drinker."

"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."

"A retro-chic Michelin-recognized taquería on Álvaro Obregón where four different trompo meats spin simultaneously. The pork belly rojo is the sleeper hit nobody talks about."

"Japanese sandwich shop—tiny, focused, and not worth the hype. The sando is fine but overpriced."

"The concept is more interesting than the execution. Migrant-inspired fusion that doesn't quite come together."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"A highball bar in the heart of Roma on Colima, designed as a multi-format space where afternoons are relaxed and sharable, and nights have curated music and mezcal. The small plates arrive without being asked."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"A Roma Norte restaurant where music and gastronomy merge: premium cocktails, specialty coffee from sustainable producers, and an RSVP-only evening format that keeps it intimate. The daytime café becomes something entirely different at night."

"Chef César de la Parra Roma outpost runs premium tacos on handmade tortillas with a black salsa unlike any other in the city. The rib eye taco with truffle mushroom went viral for a reason."

"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."

"A small experimental brewery that started in a basement in 2010 and became a Roma Norte institution for craft beer lovers. The porter, pilsner, and blond rotate with seasonal specials, and prices stay some of the lowest for craft beer in the colonia."

"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."

"From the Pujol team, Café de Nadie is a music-obsessed Roma Norte bar with 1,500 vinyl albums on the walls and a hi-fi system that defines the room. Cocktails are named after songs; Baja oysters and ceviche round out the menu."

"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."

"The Mexico City outpost of San Miguel de Allende's award-winning Dos Aves brewery, with 12 house taps, limited-edition releases, and a contemporary food menu built to pair with beer. One of the few spots where craft beer gets the same reverence as mezcal."

"Chef-owners Mercedes Bernal and Rodney Cusic built a living room disguised as a restaurant on Colima, with a terrace that becomes a prime evening hang. The bar program is as considered as the food—rare for a restaurant of this caliber."

"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."

"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."