Mexico City Restaurants

  1. Angus

    This steak place attracts the slick business crowd here for the excellent prime cuts and, possibly, the scantily-dressed waitresses in cowgirl gear. The vast closed-in terrace is the place to be; the interior dining room has stuffy burgundy upholstery and a private men's-club look. The meaty choices include rib eye cut and T-bone steaks, plus surf-and-turf steak or lobster and shrimp. Seriously homesick Yanks can kick start their appetite with a bowl of clam chowder.

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  2. Blah Blah

    Mysteriously described as a progressive bar in their advertising, this Argentinean parrilla (grill) is, indeed, run by an enthusiastic young team and the decor is modern(ish), with stone-clad walls and earth colors, but the food is meaty and traditional, with gut-busting grills like sausage, gizzard, beef and ribs. There are dishes that don't require finger bowls, such as chicken breast with orange sauce and apple and, for the truly faint-hearted, Greek salad.

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  3. Boludo

    A slick modern interior with a black-and-burgundy color scheme combined with hearty cuts of imported Argentinean steak makes this a favorite with the briefcase brigade. Those with a lighter appetite can opt for enchiladas, sandwiches or a vegetable grill.

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  4. El Diez

    The overwhelming popularity of this unpretentious steak place might be attributed to its prices. Quality Argentine cuts, served on a cutting board with zestily dressed salad alongside, average under around $100 , and Malbec wines are similarly reasonable. Those with less carnivorous appetites can order pizza by the square meter.

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  5. Fonda Garufa

    One of the first in the zone to put tables on the sidewalk and fire up a grill, La Garufa is amidst Condesa's liveliest corridor - expect to be serenaded by street musicians and asked for change. The place owes its longevity to the quality of its Argentine cuts and better-than-average pastas, as well as a romantic candlelit ambience.

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