🇲🇽 Mexico City Places 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, con mucho amor for Mexico City
Taquería El Califa de León
– San Rafael (🌮 Mexican)
Av. Ribera De San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @califadeleon for photos and updates
World's first Michelin-starred taco stand! Their Gaonera taco with thinly sliced beef filet is perfection - just salt and lime. 70+ years of tradition. Cash only, expect a line, totally worth it.
Added: 2025-08-14
Quintonil
– Polanco (🌮 Modern Mexican)
Av. Isaac Newton 55, Col. Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @rest_quintonil for photos and updates
Two Michelin stars and #3 in World's 50 Best. Chef Jorge Vallejo's boundary-pushing Mexican cuisine with 98% Mexican ingredients. The seasonal tasting menu showcases heirloom vegetables from Xochimilco. Reserve well ahead.
Added: 2025-08-14
Fonda Margarita
– Del Valle Sur (🌮 Mexican)
Adolfo Prieto 1364, Col. Tlacoquemécatl del Valle, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @fondamargarita for photos and updates
Anthony Bourdain's favorite breakfast spot in CDMX. Opens at 6:30am for authentic Mexican morning food. The chilaquiles and café de olla are legendary. Cash only, closes at noon, worth the early wake-up call.
Added: 2025-08-14
Tacos Hola
– Condesa (🌮 Mexican)
Amsterdam 135, Colonia Condesa, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @tacosholaelguero for photos and updates
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
Pujol
– Polanco (🌮 Modern Mexican)
Chef Enrique Olvera's flagship with two Michelin stars. The famous mole madre, mole nuevo with 1,000+ days of age will blow your mind. Modern interpretations of Mexican classics. Where Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) learned his craft.
Added: 2025-08-14
Expendio de Maíz sin Nombre
– Roma Norte (🌮 Traditional Mexican)
Av. Yucatan 84, Col. Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @exp_maiz for photos and updates
No sign, no menu, just pure corn magic. Chef Jesús Salas Tornés creates surprise dishes based on traditional Mexican street food and heirloom corn. Cash only, no reservations, every meal is an adventure.
Added: 2025-08-14
Arca Tierra
– Xochimilco (🌮 Farm-to-Table Mexican)
Antiguo Canal Cuemanco 3, Pista Olímpica Virgilio Uribe, Xochimilco, 16034 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @arca.tierra for photos and updates
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
Balcón del Zócalo
– Centro Histórico (🌮 Mexican Fine Dining)
Av. 5 de Mayo 61, 6th floor, Col. Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @balcondelzocalo for photos and updates
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
Contramar
– Roma Norte (🦪 Seafood)
Calle de Durango 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @contramarmx for photos and updates
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
Azul Histórico
– Centro Histórico (🌮 Traditional Mexican)
Calle Isabel La Católica 30, Col. Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @azul_historico for photos and updates
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
La Casa de Tono
– Zona Rosa (🌮 Mexican Comfort Food)
Londres 144, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @lacasadetono for photos and updates
Authentic pozole and quesadillas in the heart of Zona Rosa. This is where locals go for real Mexican comfort food without the tourist markup. Their chilaquiles and aguas frescas are perfect after a long night.
Added: 2025-08-14
Sonora Grill
– Roma Norte (🍽️ Steakhouse)
Calle de Durango 205, Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @sonoragrill for photos and updates
Mexico loves these steakhouse chains, but this Roma Norte location is the one I'd choose over going to Polanco. Great steaks, solid service, and the vibe is more relaxed than their fancier locations. Sometimes you just want a good steak without the pretense.
Added: 2025-08-14
Rokai
– Cuauhtémoc (🍣 Japanese)
Río Ebro 87, Col. Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @rokaimexico for photos and updates
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
Taquería El Califa de León
– San Rafael (🌮 Mexican)
Av. Ribera De San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @califadeleon for photos and updates
World's first Michelin-starred taco stand! Their Gaonera taco with thinly sliced beef filet is perfection - just salt and lime. 70+ years of tradition. Cash only, expect a line, totally worth it.
Added: 2025-08-14
Quintonil
– Polanco (🌮 Modern Mexican)
Av. Isaac Newton 55, Col. Polanco IV Secc, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @rest_quintonil for photos and updates
Two Michelin stars and #3 in World's 50 Best. Chef Jorge Vallejo's boundary-pushing Mexican cuisine with 98% Mexican ingredients. The seasonal tasting menu showcases heirloom vegetables from Xochimilco. Reserve well ahead.
Added: 2025-08-14
Fonda Margarita
– Del Valle Sur (🌮 Mexican)
Adolfo Prieto 1364, Col. Tlacoquemécatl del Valle, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @fondamargarita for photos and updates
Anthony Bourdain's favorite breakfast spot in CDMX. Opens at 6:30am for authentic Mexican morning food. The chilaquiles and café de olla are legendary. Cash only, closes at noon, worth the early wake-up call.
Added: 2025-08-14
Tacos Hola
– Condesa (🌮 Mexican)
Amsterdam 135, Colonia Condesa, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @tacosholaelguero for photos and updates
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
Pujol
– Polanco (🌮 Modern Mexican)
Chef Enrique Olvera's flagship with two Michelin stars. The famous mole madre, mole nuevo with 1,000+ days of age will blow your mind. Modern interpretations of Mexican classics. Where Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) learned his craft.
Added: 2025-08-14
Expendio de Maíz sin Nombre
– Roma Norte (🌮 Traditional Mexican)
Av. Yucatan 84, Col. Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @exp_maiz for photos and updates
No sign, no menu, just pure corn magic. Chef Jesús Salas Tornés creates surprise dishes based on traditional Mexican street food and heirloom corn. Cash only, no reservations, every meal is an adventure.
Added: 2025-08-14
Arca Tierra
– Xochimilco (🌮 Farm-to-Table Mexican)
Antiguo Canal Cuemanco 3, Pista Olímpica Virgilio Uribe, Xochimilco, 16034 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @arca.tierra for photos and updates
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
Balcón del Zócalo
– Centro Histórico (🌮 Mexican Fine Dining)
Av. 5 de Mayo 61, 6th floor, Col. Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @balcondelzocalo for photos and updates
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
Contramar
– Roma Norte (🦪 Seafood)
Calle de Durango 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @contramarmx for photos and updates
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
Azul Histórico
– Centro Histórico (🌮 Traditional Mexican)
Calle Isabel La Católica 30, Col. Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @azul_historico for photos and updates
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
La Casa de Tono
– Zona Rosa (🌮 Mexican Comfort Food)
Londres 144, Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @lacasadetono for photos and updates
Authentic pozole and quesadillas in the heart of Zona Rosa. This is where locals go for real Mexican comfort food without the tourist markup. Their chilaquiles and aguas frescas are perfect after a long night.
Added: 2025-08-14
Sonora Grill
– Roma Norte (🍽️ Steakhouse)
Calle de Durango 205, Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @sonoragrill for photos and updates
Mexico loves these steakhouse chains, but this Roma Norte location is the one I'd choose over going to Polanco. Great steaks, solid service, and the vibe is more relaxed than their fancier locations. Sometimes you just want a good steak without the pretense.
Added: 2025-08-14
Rokai
– Cuauhtémoc (🍣 Japanese)
Río Ebro 87, Col. Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMXFollow @rokaimexico for photos and updates
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
Top Neighborhoods to Explore
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3 restaurantsRoma Norte
Expendio de Maíz sin Nombre, Contramar, Sonora Grill
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2 restaurantsPolanco
Quintonil, Pujol
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2 restaurantsCentro Histórico
Balcón del Zócalo, Azul Histórico
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1 restaurantsSan Rafael
Taquería El Califa de León
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1 restaurantsDel Valle Sur
Fonda Margarita
📋 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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