The best natural wine in Roma Norte, CDMX — hidden gems with Gem Scores, curated by locals.
"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."
"Eduardo García's market-driven restaurant is a CDMX essential. Every dish is a conversation with what's in season."
"Neighborhood restaurant that feels like a local's living room. The daily specials are always worth trusting."
"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."
"Secret rooftop with open-fire Thai-Peruvian cooking — no sign, no Google listing, just magic."
"The bar traverses the entire room, tiles hand-painted with Mexican sayings, cumbia on the soundtrack. It feels like a cantina from the future."
"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 tuna tostada with salsa macha that actually delivers. The uchepo is the kind of thing only locals know to order."
"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."
"Neighborhood institution. The weekday lunch set is one of the best deals in Roma. Natural wine list is excellent."
"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."
"Go for the martini. Seriously. Best dirty martini in Roma. They also do excellent coffee during the day."
"Italian-inflected cooking with a wood fire at the heart of every dish. Simple ingredients, high execution."
"Tiny, intimate room with a thoughtful menu that changes constantly. Natural wine and good conversation."
"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."
"Italian vacation vibes in Roma Norte. The pasta is handmade and the aperitivo hour is worth building your evening around."
"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."
"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 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."
"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."
"The concept is more interesting than the execution. Migrant-inspired fusion that doesn't quite come together."