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Mole madre: a dark ring of aged mole around a lighter centre
Mole madre: a dark ring of aged mole around a lighter centre
Al pastor tacos with pineapple, onion, cilantro and guacamole
Metal tray of tacos topped with onion and cilantro, with roasted potatoes, grilled onions and pineapple slices
Mole madre: a dark ring of aged mole around a lighter centre
Whole butterflied fish on a wooden platter, one half covered in green sauce and the other in red
Two stews in green salsa, a mole, a long dark blue tortilla, a basket of tortillas, orange juice and coffee mugs on a metal table

Mexico City Food spots que tienes que visitar

¡Órale! Tengo tantas recomendaciones para México. Let's start with the very best ones. This is my curated list of the most chingones places in CDMX. Busca un chilango que te guie si estas de visita y ve a los lugares donde la salsa si pica!

Cvander, the CookFoodie behind this Mexico City list- Cvander, con mucho amor for Mexico City
Pale green purée topped with caviar on a black stone plate
Pale green purée topped with caviar on a black stone plate

01Polanco · Modern Mexican

Quintonil

Two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide and ranked #3 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Chef Jorge Vallejo's contemporary Mexican tasting menu emphasizes seasonal Mexican ingredients, including produce from Xochimilco. Reserve well ahead.

Full review pending.

Added: 2025-08-14

Av. Isaac Newton 55, Col. Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Two stews in green salsa, a mole, a long dark blue tortilla, a basket of tortillas, orange juice and coffee mugs on a metal table
Two stews in green salsa, a mole, a long dark blue tortilla, a basket of tortillas, orange juice and coffee mugs on a metal table

02Del Valle Sur · Mexican

Fonda Margarita

Classic breakfast fonda cooking in clay cazuelas since 1948 (one of its nicknames is "los desayunos de Bourdain"). Get the frijoles con huevo, the chicharrón en salsa verde, and café de olla. Open Tue-Sun 6:30am to noon, closed Mondays. Arrive by about 7am; lines build and popular guisados sell out. Bring cash just in case.

Added: 2025-08-14

Adolfo Prieto 1364 B, Col. Tlacoquemécatl del Valle, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Red Coca-Cola awning reading "Tacos Hola El Güero", with people on red stools at the counter and at sidewalk tables
Red Coca-Cola awning reading "Tacos Hola El Güero", with people on red stools at the counter and at sidewalk tables

03Condesa · Mexican

Tacos Hola

Featured on Taco Chronicles! Tiny hole-in-the-wall serving massive guisado tacos. The liver taco is surprisingly delicious and their vegetarian options are excellent. 21 pesos per taco, incredible value.

Added: 2025-08-14

Amsterdam 135, Colonia Condesa, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Mole madre: a dark ring of aged mole around a lighter centre
Mole madre: a dark ring of aged mole around a lighter centre
Mole madre at Pujol

04Polanco · Modern Mexican · CookFoodie review ★★★★★

Pujol

Chef Enrique Olvera's flagship retained two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide. The tasting menus reinterpret Mexican classics, including the signature mole madre and mole nuevo. Reservations are essential.

Tennyson 133, Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Charred corn cob over a tortilla
Charred corn cob over a tortilla

05Roma Norte · Traditional Mexican

Expendio de Maíz sin Nombre

A Michelin-starred, no-sign, no-menu celebration of heirloom corn and traditional Mexican cooking. Chef Jesús Salas Tornés serves surprise dishes based on the day's ingredients. Cash only, no reservations, and communal seating.

Full review pending.

Added: 2025-08-14

Av. Yucatan 84, Col. Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Chioggia and golden beets, watermelon radish and greens on a clay plate
Chioggia and golden beets, watermelon radish and greens on a clay plate

06Xochimilco · Farm-to-Table Mexican

Arca Tierra

Experience the 'Amanecer Chinampero' - sunrise breakfast on the chinampas (floating gardens) with farm-fresh ingredients. Led by Lucio Usobiaga, this agro-tourism project connects urban dwellers with traditional agriculture. 3-hour trajinera tour with breakfast prepared in their smoke kitchen using native corn and fresh vegetables from their agricultural network.

Added: 2025-08-14

Antiguo Canal Cuemanco 3, Pista Olímpica Virgilio Uribe, Xochimilco, 16034 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Whole butterflied fish on a wooden platter, one half covered in green sauce and the other in red
Whole butterflied fish on a wooden platter, one half covered in green sauce and the other in red

07Roma Norte · Seafood

Contramar

Gabriela Cámara's legendary seafood spot since 1998. The tostadas de atún and pescado a la talla are iconic. We miss her SF restaurant Cala, but at least we can still enjoy her mastery here in CDMX. Part of the holy trinity with Pujol and Quintonil.

Added: 2025-08-14

Calle de Durango 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Blue-and-white tiled colonial facade with iron balconies and street lamps
Blue-and-white tiled colonial facade with iron balconies and street lamps

08Centro Histórico · Traditional Mexican

Azul Histórico

Ricardo Muñoz Zurita's temple to traditional Mexican cuisine in a gorgeous 17th-century colonial palace courtyard. Open-air dining under trees with candlelight in the Palace of the Counts of Miravalle. Regional Mexican dishes with impeccable technique.

Added: 2025-08-14

Calle Isabel La Católica 30, Col. Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Quesadillas, pozole with radish and lettuce, a michelada and tostadas
Quesadillas, pozole with radish and lettuce, a michelada and tostadas

09Zona Rosa · Mexican Comfort Food

La Casa de Toño

The Zona Rosa location is the classic: a fast, no-frills local institution for pozole, quesadillas, flautas, chilaquiles, and aguas frescas. It is open 24 hours, making it especially useful after a long night.

Added: 2025-08-14

Londres 144, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Al pastor tacos with pineapple, onion, cilantro and guacamole
Al pastor tacos with pineapple, onion, cilantro and guacamole

10Juárez (Reforma) · Tacos

Taquería El Califa

Known for gaoneras and al pastor. This is the Reforma branch; there are also branches in Polanco (Masaryk 111) and Roma Norte (Av. Álvaro Obregón 174).

Added: 2026-10-13

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 382, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Seven pieces of nigiri on a long white plate with pickled ginger
Seven pieces of nigiri on a long white plate with pickled ginger

11Cuauhtémoc · Japanese

Rokai

When you want some good Japanese food in Mexico City, this is your spot. Authentic izakaya-style dining with excellent nigiris, sashimi, ramen, and temakis. The quality rivals many Tokyo spots, and the atmosphere is perfect for sake and sharing plates.

Added: 2025-08-14

Río Ebro 87, Col. Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Metal tray of tacos topped with onion and cilantro, with roasted potatoes, grilled onions and pineapple slices
Metal tray of tacos topped with onion and cilantro, with roasted potatoes, grilled onions and pineapple slices

12Condesa · Mexican

Taquería Orinoco

Orinoco is originally from Monterrey, but visiting the branches in Mexico City is obligatory for their good tacos.

Added: 2026-10-13

Av. Yucatán 3, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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13San Rafael · Mexican

Taquería El Califa de León

The first taco stand ever awarded a Michelin star, recognized in 2024 and 2025. It no longer holds the star in the 2026 guide, but the Gaonera taco remains the reason to go: thinly sliced beef filet seasoned simply with salt and lime. Cash only; expect a line.

Added: 2025-08-14

Av. Ribera De San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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14Centro Histórico · Mexican Fine Dining

Balcón del Zócalo

Spectacular views of the Zócalo, Cathedral, and Templo Mayor from the 6th floor. Chef Pepe Salinas creates innovative fine dining with a front-row seat to Mexico's most important plaza. Perfect for sunset cocktails and watching the flag ceremony.

Added: 2025-08-14

Av. 5 de Mayo 61, 6th floor, Col. Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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15Roma Norte · Steakhouse

Sonora Grill Prime

The Roma Condesa branch of the Mexican steakhouse group at Durango 205. Go for grilled steaks and a lively, polished atmosphere; reservations are useful on busy evenings.

Added: 2025-08-14

Calle de Durango 205, Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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16Clavería · Mexican

Nicos

Recommended by a friend. A family restaurant in Clavería since 1957, now led by chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo. Get the sopa seca de natas, the guacamole and salsa made tableside in a molcajete, and a mole. Good for breakfast too. Book on OpenTable.

Added: 2026-10-12

Av. Cuitláhuac 3102, Col. Clavería, Azcapotzalco, 02080 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Top Neighborhoods to Explore

  • Roma Norte3 restaurants

    Expendio de Maíz sin Nombre, Contramar, Sonora Grill Prime

  • Polanco2 restaurants

    Quintonil, Pujol

  • Condesa2 restaurants

    Tacos Hola, Taquería Orinoco

  • Centro Histórico2 restaurants

    Azul Histórico, Balcón del Zócalo

  • Del Valle Sur1 restaurants

    Fonda Margarita

El Ángel de la Independencia on Paseo de la Reforma
El Ángel de la Independencia on Paseo de la Reforma

Aviso / Disclaimer

These restaurant recommendations son provided "as is" and are freely available para todos. They represent my personal opinions and experiences as of the time they were added to esta lista.

No warranties o garantías are made regarding the accuracy, quality, availability, or current status of these establecimientos. Restaurant hours, menus, precios, and quality may change without notice. Some restaurants may have closed or relocated since being added to esta lista.

Please enjoy (¡o no disfrutes!) these restaurants under your own discretion and buen juicio. Your dining experience may vary, and that's part of the aventura of exploring Mexico City's incredible food scene! ¡Buen provecho!

- Christian Van Der Henst (Cvander)

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