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Mexico City

Seafood restaurants in Mexico City

  1. A

    Contramar

    Fresh seafood is the star attraction at this stylish dining hall with a seaside ambience. The specialty is tuna fillet Contramar style – split, swabbed with red chili and parsley sauces, and grilled to perfection.

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  2. B

    Mi Gusto Es

    Stretching half a block, this popular restaurant does a roaring trade in Sinaloa-style fish and seafood. The extensive menu features fish tacos, coconut-crusted shrimp and seafood cocktails. The only thing missing is the ocean breeze.

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  3. C

    El Jardín del Pulpo

    Weekends, visitors descend on the communal tables at this market-corner place to devour shrimp tacos, fried whole fish, shrimp and oyster cocktails, caldos (broths) and the namesake pulpo en su tinta (octopus cooked in its own ink).

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  4. D

    Lampuga

    Fresh seafood is the focus of this French bistro–style restaurant, where a blackboard over the bar announces the daily specials. Tuna tostadas make great starters, as does the Greek-style octopus; for a main course, have the catch of the day grilled over coals. It may be hard to find a table at lunchtime.

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  5. E

    Blu

    A rare oyster bar among this energetic stretch of restaurants on Río Lerma between Río Tiber and Río Guadalquivir. There are just a handful of tables, plus the adjacent bar, which is bathed with dated ’60s blue neon light. Dishes include an oyster starter, salmon grill, grilled meats and salads.

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  6. F

    Boca del Río

    This large, old-fashioned dining hall has its fish delivered daily from the coast. Take a seat at the long stainless-steel counter and enjoy shrimp, oyster or octopus cocktails (from M$50, or eat all three in one serve, campechano -style), served with a lemon squeezer, a bottle of habanero salsa and a package of Saltines.

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  7. G

    La Lona Verde

    This humble and friendly establishment does some very tasty seafood dishes. Start off with fried shrimp quesadillas or mixiote de mariscos (a flavorful shellfish broth), then have a fish fillet al ajillo (laced with a garlic and chili sauce). Being an Oaxacan-run establishment, they also make tlayudas, those great big crispy tortillas with a variety of toppings.

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