Best Group Restaurants in Mexico City
Great spots for groups in CDMX — lively atmosphere, shareable dishes, and tables that fit more than four people.
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."
Recio
""Recio" (bold, strong) names the cooking philosophy — direct, no frills, product-forward. In San Miguel Chapultepec, a neighbourhood quietly building a serious food scene. One to bookmark now."
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."
Alboroto
"The anti-pretension spot on Marsella — no fixed menu, just whatever's at market that week. Product-first, instinctive cooking. On the same block as Masala y Maíz. Reservations via Tock. Retro atmosphere, zero ego."
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."
Lorenzo
"A small, quiet restaurant in Hipódromo that doesn't need to shout about itself — the name is the confidence of a place that knows what it's doing."
BRNO
"Named after the Czech city — a restaurant in Del Valle doing something genuinely different. The kind of spot that rewards curiosity over convenience."
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."
Memel's Deli
"A proper deli in Roma Norte doing things right — house-cured and quality-sourced, assembled to order. The kind of sandwich you think about on the way home."
Guay
"The paella valenciana and the paella negra are both guarantees. Rice with milk croquettes as dessert is the move."
Paussa restaurante
"A slow-down restaurant in the best sense — San Miguel Chapultepec's underrated stretch hosting a kitchen that takes its time with seasonal menus and careful execution."
Marta
"A neighbourhood restaurant doing careful, technique-forward cooking without the tasting-menu pretension. The kind of place you find before it becomes a reservation."
Biggie's
"NYC-inspired vibe combined with Hip Hop culture. A cozy spot featuring a "bistró with Hip Hop vibes" theme. Their house Session IPA, house Stout, and specialty Negronis are top notch."
Faba
"FABA sits at the quieter end of Roma Norte's café scene — good specialty coffee, seasonal plates, and the kind of unhurried energy that's increasingly hard to find in the neighbourhood."
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."
Matsuba
"A 13-seat underground omakase bar where most fish is aged 7–21 days in a temperature-controlled chamber, concentrating flavors in a way you rarely encounter outside Japan. The 12-course menu weaves aged chutoro, miso-marinated black cod, and a gyotaku experience — an ancient Japanese fish-printing ritual using the same fish you then eat."
Abuelita Wang Hotpot 王婆炝虾火锅
"An authentic Chinese hot pot spot in Cuauhtémoc. The kind of place the Chinese expat community keeps to themselves."
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."
Viamonte
"Chef Tristán Newmann (ex Martínez) reimagines the classic Buenos Aires bodegón in CDMX. Designed for long, leisurely meals — grilled artichoke, oysters with chimichurri, faina with bottarga, and a wine list spanning Argentina, Italy, and Mexico."
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."
Tosco Restaurante
"The name (rough, unpolished) is the brief: honest cooking, market-driven, no flourish. One of Juárez's newer faces doing solid daily menus with real neighborhood energy."
Los Morros
"Fresh mariscos in Juárez done right — bold flavors, generous portions, and the kind of spot you find by word of mouth."
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."
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."
OTTO
"A quiet restaurant in Lomas doing serious work with a low profile — OTTO has the restraint of a place that chose its neighbourhood deliberately."
tu es
""Tu es" (you are) sets a personal tone — a small, intentional restaurant in Doctores with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't advertise. Doctores is rising, and this is exactly the type of place leading the way."
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."
Plié
"Named for the ballet movement — precise, controlled, graceful. A Roma Norte restaurant building word-of-mouth the right way, without the Instagram amplification."
Tacos La Flor de Turín
"Every taco is made by hand. A family-run evening taco stand in Juárez that has been quietly serving killer al pastor and bistec since before the neighborhood gentrified. The tacos are huge and 2-3 will leave you very full."
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."
La Cel
"An all-day café in Roma Norte with French Art Deco interiors where you can order a double smash burger or shakshuka at any hour. The coffee program is taken seriously, and the pet-friendly patio makes it a reliable neighborhood anchor."
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."
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"
YAMATA
"A hidden Japanese speakeasy in the basement of Maison Celeste — sushi, robata skewers, birria dumplings with salsa macha, and oysters. After 7pm DJs take over. One of the most exciting night-out restaurants in Roma Norte."
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."
MianBao
"A community-focused Chinese spot serving hand-folded soup dumplings and fresh noodles made for CDMX's growing Chinese community — unadapted, authentic, and undervisited by outsiders."
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."
Reko Reforma
"A restaurant doing its own thing near Reforma without leaning on the address — the kind of Juárez spot the regulars are quietly possessive about."
ZAIQA BBQ
"Mexico City's first fully halal Pakistani BBQ restaurant, serving tandoor-fired meats and rich karahi dishes that are virtually impossible to find elsewhere in the city. It draws a loyal crowd of South Asian expats and curious locals alike."
PACIFICA
"A beach-restaurant transplant from Monterrey that's made itself at home in Polanco, serving Pacific-coast mariscos in a bamboo-and-palm-wood room with lounge music. The tuna carnitas — a house specialty — and the aguachile are the dishes most worth ordering, and the vibe is relaxed enough to stretch a meal into the afternoon."
Yangguofu
"Authentic Chinese malatang in Polanco where you pick your ingredients — vegetables, proteins, noodles — cooked to order in a numbingly spicy Sichuan broth. A true local find for CDMX's Chinese community."
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."
Barra California Sur
"Oysters and clams arrive directly from Bendito Mar, a sustainable aquaculture farm in Baja California Sur owned by the same founders. Full traceability from ocean to bar in Santa María la Ribera — a model unique in CDMX."
Taller de Ostiones
"They bring fresh oysters and seafood from their own farming operation, Bendito Mar, in La Paz to CDMX! Famous for their Monday promotions, offering oysters for $20 pesos."
Espelta
"Named for the ancient grain, Espelta does serious bread in San Miguel Chapultepec — sourdoughs, pastries, and brunch plates built around heritage grains. A baker's bakery in an underrated neighbourhood."
Royal Stew 江湖一品楼
"Brings the communal Chinese stew-house format — rich, slow-simmered broths into which you cook raw meats, tofu, and vegetables at the table — to a neighborhood better known for sushi and steakhouses. Fills a genuine gap in Polanco's dining scene for an interactive, warming group meal."
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."
Cocina Candelaria
"A 600m² warehouse from the team behind Parnita and Páramo — open-fire Patagonian cooking meets Mexican taco tradition. There are ping-pong tables inside and a weekly tournament. Equal parts serious food and social club."
ZhangLiang Malatang
"Global Sichuan street-food chain in Nuevo Polanco: build-your-own numbing-spicy broth bowls that draw CDMX's Chinese expat crowd on weeknights."
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."
Nam Curry
"A tiny, 20-seat room run by Japanese chef Takeya Matsumoto, focused entirely on curry. Each bowl — green Thai coconut, Japanese tonkatsu, tomato-cream butter chicken — is cooked to order, and the intimacy of the space makes it feel like a secret worth keeping."
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."
Hule
"Café and vinyl record shop in one — a curated space where the permanent playlist and the record collection are as important as the coffee. The horchata cold brew has become one of the most photographed drinks in Condesa."
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"."
Tori Tori Izakaya Condesa
"The Condesa outpost of one of CDMX's most celebrated Japanese concepts — more casual and izakaya-forward than the Polanco original. Skewers, sake, and a terrace that fills up fast on weekends."
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."
Dalongyi HotPot Mexico 大龙燚火锅墨西哥
"One of the most theatrical dining experiences in Polanco. Dalongyi is a Chengdu-born hot pot chain with serious credentials — the Volcano Beef arrives as a dramatic cone of thin-sliced ribeye over a fiery mala broth cooked with 20+ spices. Unapologetically spicy, communal, and unlike anything else in the neighbourhood."
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."
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."
HANK'S Pizza Choza
"The most authentic NYC-style pizza in CDMX, hidden behind an unmarked door in Roma Norte—from the chef behind Choza. Open Thu–Sun only; no delivery, no reservations, no signage. Order the spicy pepperoni with chili honey."
Casa Manzano
"A chef-driven restaurant inside a restored Centro Histórico mansion — serious technique in one of the city's most atmospheric settings."
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."
Xeul
"Seoul-style dining in Polanco — high-quality K-BBQ cuts like Wagyu, short ribs, and pork belly grilled tableside alongside banchan, dolsot bibimbap, and kimchi pancakes. After dinner, private themed norebang (karaoke) rooms extend the experience into something genuinely different."
Gaba Restaurante
"A Condesa restaurant that earns its reputation without resorting to trends — product-focused, seasonally driven, and consistent. The kind of solid anchor that a food scene needs."
Michi Sando
"A Japanese sando shop in Del Valle — pillowy milk bread, crispy katsu, and the precision that makes this format worth seeking out. Del Valle keeps it from being overrun."
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"
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."
EnAK Indonesian Restaurant
"Run by chef-owner Uli, serving some of the only authentic Indonesian cooking in Mexico City. The nasi bungkus arrives wrapped in banana leaf, the rendang is slow-cooked to a deep, jammy intensity, and the satay comes with homemade sambal — the kind of food that makes you feel you've wandered far from CDMX."
Cantina Sieteseis
"Classic Mexican cantina energy with live cumbia and an excellent mezcal selection. A true neighborhood gathering point."
Ismo
"A Swiss-Italian bistro in Roma Norte built around fondue and sharing plates — creative, fun, and unexpectedly cool. At night it becomes a bar with DJs and great music."
El Aguachilón
"A Roma Norte mariscos spot that does aguachile the right way — fresh, fiery, and loaded with flavor. The negro version with squid ink is the move."
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."
Los Caramelos
"Chef Bernardo Bukantz hid a bar behind a taquería façade in Condesa. The barbacoa-style braised meat on small flour tortillas is the best-kept secret on Av. Michoacán."
Tlayudas Metate
"A Roma Sur standout for authentic Oaxacan tlayudas made on a metate, topped with black beans, local cheese, avocado, and your choice of meat or tasajo. The kitchen also runs traditional moles and mezcal pairings — a full Oaxacan experience without leaving the city."
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."
Longmenzhen Hot Pot
"The most authentic hot pot experience in CDMX. Longmenzhen does Sichuan properly — mala broth that numbs and burns in equal measure, fresh noodles hand-pulled at your table, a DIY sauce bar, and split pots so you can run two broths at once. Spice level 2 is pure fire. Order it anyway."
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."
PAT PATZ
"Chef Mijael Seidel (Food & Wine Best New Chef 2020) runs this tiny alley spot on Oslo 7. The concept is diaspora cooking — Middle Eastern classics get Mexican heat, like jalapeños baked into the kofta and local spices on the labneh."
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."
Sobaka
"A modern Neapolitan pizzeria that opened in 2024 with carefully fermented dough and quality ingredients. Small, neighborhood, and doing pizza the right way in an unlikely spot."
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."
NUDO
"A ramen-and-boba pairing concept on Tonalá that has become one of Roma Norte's most beloved low-key Asian spots — carefully built ramen bowls alongside inventive milk teas topped with matcha foam."
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."
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."
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."
Jenni's Quesadillas
"Handmade blue corn quesadillas pressed and cooked to order on a hot comal — the fillings rotate with the season. Simple, honest, and better than anything you'll find at a restaurant."
San Giorgio Pizzería
"Founded by three Italian food devotees and recognized by Gambero Rosso 2024, San Giorgio makes light, stone-oven-fired pizzas that stick closely to Italian technique. The Roma Sur original is where the concept began before expanding to other neighborhoods."
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."
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."
Maíz Tinto
"Celebrates Mexico's heirloom corn varieties with modern technique. The mole is a masterclass."
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."
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."
Aburiya by Shige Takane
"Chef Shige Takane — born in Mexico to Japanese parents, trained in Japan — brings Mexican Nikkei cuisine to life here. The ramen noodles are imported directly from Japan, no preservatives, broth simmered for hours."
El Compita
"Tijuana style tacos. The crispiest al pastor in CDMX — pressed on the comal until the edges shatter. The quesabirria here is top notch."
Heladería Casa Morgana
"A tiny hole in the wall - standout artisanal ice cream shop in Juárez with inventive Mexican-inspired flavors — think hibiscus, tamarind, and mole. Small batches, real ingredients, no shortcuts."
MEXA
"Modern Mexican antojitos & mezcalin Roma Norte. The antojitos are elevated without losing their soul."
El Porteño
"A proper Argentine rincón in Roma Norte — homemade empanadas, juicy cuts off the grill, and a warm room that feels like a Buenos Aires family restaurant."
Sapo Botanero Asiático
"Izakaya-style botanero with creative Asian-Mexican mashup drinks and snacks. Lively and loud in the best way."
Delicias de Yuya
"A lively Cuban spot with rooftop seating, live music, and generous plates of lechón and ropa vieja. Brings real Caribbean energy to Roma Sur."
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."
Tacos Los Juanes
"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."
FRITUUR
"The only place in CDMX with authentic Belgian fries—featuring potatoes imported from Europe, double-frying, Flemish *stoofvlees*, and Dutch cheese croquettes—all served in a charming spot in Condesa."
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."
ABRASAMAR
"Rare find! Tabascan coastal cooking rarely seen in CDMX. The pejelagarto and regional seafood stews are the real deal."
Ladyboy
"Isan cooking, northeast Thailand. Khan Ka Moo (slow-cooked pork over rice) and the com som tam are so good. Menu is written in Thai. One of the more authentic Thai spots - offering a, vibrant, casual experience with bright neon lights."
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."
El Huaje
"A focused Oaxacan kitchen serving some of the most honest regional Mexican food in the neighborhood — large, crisp tlayudas topped with enchilada-marinated meat and toasted chapulines (grasshoppers), plus traditional mole preparations. A counterpoint to the haute-Mexican restaurants nearby, with straightforward cooking rooted in southern Mexican tradition."
El Pato Manila
"The duck-Filipino-Mexican fusion sounds like a joke until you eat it. Cucumber in a taco. Trust it."
Villa Rica
"30+ years serving Veracruz seafood flown in daily — the jarocho picadas and snapper are as authentic as Veracruz cooking gets in CDMX."
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."
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."
The Palm
"NY-pedigree steakhouse bringing USDA Prime beef and jumbo Nova Scotia lobster to Polanco since 2008."
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."
Ramen Hankki
"A family-run spot blending Japanese ramen and Korean comfort food — generous portions, warm service, and a bibimbap that holds its own next to the bowls. One of the more welcoming spots on the Río Ebro ramen strip."
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."
Afrogatto Coffee & Music
"A bohemian coffee shop and live jazz venue in San Rafael — founded by singer Adriana Herrera, with homemade desserts and live music every Friday and Saturday night."
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."
La Sociedad Smash Burger
"No-nonsense smash burgers with a crispy sear that makes fast food look weak. Always a line for good reason."
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."
Marmota
"Chefs Federico Patiño and Poppy Powell brought the Pacific Northwest spirit to Plaza Río de Janeiro: wild seafood, farm vegetables, and house ferments around an open wood grill. One of the best terraces in Roma."
The Hansik
"Authentic Korean table-top BBQ in the heart of Juárez — unlimited banchan refills, galbijjim, and an on-site Korean grocery. Owned by Koreans, 4.7 Google rating, and a loyal following among expats and local foodies."
Koku Condesa
"A lively Japanese restaurant in Condesa with a broad menu spanning ramen, sushi, rice bowls, and inventive fusion bites like kimchi burrata and coconut dumplings. The coconut curry ramen has become a signature, and the relaxed patio and dog-friendly setup make it a natural neighborhood all-day spot."
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."
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."
Cariñito Tacos
"Michelin-recognized counter serving slow-braised pork belly tacos on handmade flour tortillas — Asian technique, Mexican format. Standing room only, and worth every minute of the wait."
El Pez Azul
"A compact Hipódromo seafood spot where the fish tacos are widely regarded as some of the best in the neighborhood, and the aguachile comes in three heat levels with a clean, bright punch. The menu is built around freshness over frills — old-school flan included."
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."
Dante Brasa y Fuego
"Argentine chef Dante Ferrero grills free-range Querétaro beef over charcoal in a loud, lively room — the empanadas are the best in Polanco."
El Jamil
"Lebanese spot that's become a Roma institution. The shawarma is carved to order and the mezze spreads are generous. Try the raw beef platter, it's so good!"
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."
Tandoor
"Mexico City's first Indo-Pakistani restaurant, open since 1986. Traditional spices blended in-house, consistent for nearly 40 years — a rare thing in any city."
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."
Los Sinaloenses
"Brings the bold, citrus-forward flavors of the Mexican Pacific coast to Roma Sur, with bright aguachiles and fresh ceviches that evoke the Sinaloa shoreline. A casual neighborhood spot with generous portions at honest prices."
Brassi
"A Polanquito anchor since 2009, serving unfussy European bistro food — steak frites, croque-monsieur, eggs Benedict — in a warm room that genuinely feels like a Parisian side street. Thursday and Sunday nights a live jazz trio plays, making it one of the few spots in the neighborhood where good food and live music overlap."
Butcher Comida Japonesa
"A no-frills, Japanese-run ramen and skewer spot in Santa María la Ribera with a punk-rock attitude and a 16-hour broth that punches well above its price point. Chef Hide-san (ex-boxer) runs one of the most honest hole-in-the-walls in CDMX."
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."
Wan Wan Sakaba
"A Tokyo izakaya transplanted to Londres Street — run by Chef Ima and Chiaki Imaizumi using recipe books brought from Japan. The ramen is the anchor, but the gyozas and donburi hold their own. Arrive early or wait."
Ajeno
"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."
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."
Elephant House
"Polanco's longest-running Indian restaurant, run by a Bangladeshi family — the tandoori meats and biryani are rare and real finds in this neighbourhood."
Canton Mexicali
"A playful fusion of Cantonese and Mexican cooking — char siu in a taco, wonton soup with chiles, and a menu that genuinely earns the mashup. One of the more original concepts in the city."
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."
NADEFO
"Pioneer Korean BBQ in CDMX — table grills that control heat and kill the smoke, tender LA Kalbi and pork belly, all-you-can-eat format that actually delivers on quality."
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."
Entremar
"Polanco's premier seafood spot — the two-sauce grilled fish is a must-order every visit."
Café de Nadie
"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."
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."
Bobo Burgers & Café
"A high-quality smashed burgers and dual-concept, all-day dining. It operates as a cozy café serving breakfast (including famous pancakes) from 8:00 AM and switching to a neon-lit, energetic burger spot in the afternoon/evening, with late hours until 2:00 AM on weekends"
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."
China Shing
"23-year CDMX institution with enormous portions of authentic Mandarin-style Chinese — the Hunan chicken is their undisputed star."
La Única CDMX
"Modern cantina where Pacific-coast seafood meets northern Mexico cuts, candlelit and DJ-backed — the smoky red salsa trio hooks you instantly."
Chilpa
"A Condesa institution for one reason: chilaquiles done exactly right, with a build-your-own format that lets you mix proteins, salsas, and heat levels into an endlessly customizable bowl. Sidewalk seating a block from Parque Mexico and a seven-day breakfast-and-lunch schedule make it a default morning destination."
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."
Tacos Atarantados
"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."
Deigo Ramen
"A proper Japanese ramen bar concept done right — shoyu broth, soft-boiled egg, thin noodles. Open 24 hours, which in CDMX is a superpower of its own."
Madre Café
"A 1917 Porfirian mansion turned all-day café, restaurant, and nightlife spot — courtyard tables for morning coffee, DJ sets Thursday through Saturday. Roma Norte at its most effortlessly cool."
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."
Tacos El Güero
"Late-night suadero and longaniza tacos on Manuel María Contreras — juicy, messy, and exactly what you want at 1am in San Rafael. Open until 2am."
Las Costillas de San Luis
"Open since 1975, this Roma Norte institution cooks its meats over direct fire and serves them with the classic sides — beans, handmade tortillas, huaraches, and quesadillas. The ribs are the undisputed star and the reason regulars keep coming back."
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."
Porfirio's Masaryk
"Festive Mexican dining on Masaryk where mariachi meets modern technique — the bone-marrow salsa tableside sets the tone immediately."
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."
Fisher's Polanco
"Polanco's go-to for coast-style seafood since 1989 — complimentary seafood soup, terrace seating, and aguachile that lands clean and bright."
Tacos San Burgos Ángel
"Open 24 hours, al pastor off the trompo, and a signature golden-fried flour tortilla stuffed with potatoes, meat, beans, and cheese. Built on 10+ years of taco experience."
El Vilsito
"By day it is an actual auto repair shop. By night it becomes CDMX's most legendary al pastor spot, with a towering trompo spinning since the 1980s. Michelin-listed."
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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