Roma
The true perla (pearl) at this superpopular family-style seafood restaurant is the mojarra frita (fried whole tilapia). The generously served dish comes…
Must-see restaurants in Mexico City
Condesa
Vegan food done right. Reporter-turned-chef Mariana Blanco cooks up something a little different each day for a daily changing menu inspired by Mexican…
Mexico City
Famous for its 'taco manolo' (finely chopped beef, bacon and onion on a corn tortilla), you can chow down these tasty treats at the restaurant or the…
Condesa
This Condesa institution claims to be the creator of the taco al pastor (spit-roasted marinated pork). Whether it's true or not, it is certainly one of…
Condesa
Thanks to its long hours and proximity to the clubs around the lively Fuente de Cibeles, this spacious taco restaurant is busiest around 3am, but the…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Blink an eye and you'll walk right past this nondescript carnitas joint. El Azul (real name Rubén) has been slinging tacos de carnitas (pork simmered in…
Roma
Mexico City loves a barbecue and the Texas-style grub here ranks among the city's best. The pork belly and short rib reign supreme and can be ordered in…
Roma
Weekends at this gourmet food hall resemble a red-carpet event of well-to-do families and the best dressed (it has featured in top fashion mags). It is…
Condesa
Fondas are traditionally small, local restaurants where you can get a hearty breakfast or lunch throughout the week. At this upmarket Condesa-style 'fonda…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
In a languid stretch of Polanco, the Mexican breakfasts and lunches at this modern bistro are more wonderful than the fair prices suggest. Try chicken…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
Chef Ricardo Muñoz searches Mexico high and low for traditional recipes and reinvents them to perfection. Fruits of his labor include buñuelos rellenos de…
Roma
Vegans can join in the street-food action with soy and gluten taco versions of al pastor, loganiza (sausage) and chorizo. The late-night experience is…
Centro Histórico
Started in 1953 by boxer Raúl Salazar, this unpretentious establishment prepares Yucatecan fare just as it’s done in don Raúl’s hometown of Mérida. The…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Worth coming for the modern architecture alone, this library-sized cafe–bar–bookstore is built around a palm tree ascending over multiple well-stocked…
Mexico City
A line often swings around the corner in Colonia Álamos for these popular esquites (corn kernels in broth), the most coveted of which is served with…
Mexico City
Possibly the capital’s premier hangover-recovery spot, this humble eatery under a tin roof whips up batches of comfort food such as longaniza en salsa…
Condesa
Known simply as the 'chilaquiles corner,' this street stand does a roaring trade in tortas de chilaquiles – bread rolls filled with chilaquiles (fried…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
The attractive onsite restaurant at Museo Nacional de Antropología serves surprisingly good dishes, with a menu divided by region, providing a fast and…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
Rokai takes Japanese food to a new level in Mexico City in the emerging 'Little Toyko' area. Opt for the 'omakase,' a changing tasting menu consisting of…
Condesa
Healthy lunch along the plant-filled avenue outside this restaurant–organic grocery store is stylish and relaxed. A set menu includes a choice of sugar…
Mexico City
Hit this longtime favorite for traditional Mexican food done right. Among chef Gerardo Vazquez's signature dishes are the sopa seca de natas, a 19th…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Named after Mexico's mythical ‘goat sucker’ (a vampire-like creature), this famous taquería with seating under a freeway overpass slings wonderful beef…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
This old-school taquería is a welcome sight in a neighborhood known for its pricey eats. With a recipe that's been in the family for 45 years, Turix does…
Roma
Sublime Mexican and French pan dulce (pastries), proper croissants and baguettes are made fresh daily at this tiny bakery, with a bench for coffee,…
Roma
The view here draws people as much as the food and cocktails. Multiple designer spaces each have their own personality and occasion. The most impressive…
Alameda Central
The vegan dishes at this tiny cafe are a giant saviour if you want delectable, fresh Mexican meals like pipian eggplant in a creamy (almond) pepita sauce,…
Centro Histórico
Before the band there was the restaurant. Way before. A fantasy of colored tiles, brass lamps and oil paintings, this Mexican icon has served antojitos …
Condesa
Blanca is the fonda for Condesa locals to eat breakfast in their pristine activewear. The encyclopedic menu includes figure-conscious egg-white omelettes…
Ciudad Universitaria & Tlalpan
Run by a fun-loving couple from New York and CDMX, this muraled pizzeria-bar prepares savory pizzas, exquisite manicotti and fungi trifolati (flambéed…
Alameda Central
Good Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese food like this is rare in el centro. Equally so, this cafe, restaurant and gift shop's cool antique-store design, which…
Condesa
One of the city's best casual-but-smart restaurants for authentic Japanese sashimi, ramen, skewers and seasonal seafood-centric dishes. Sit at the bar for…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
The mostly Mexican menu is taste-bud heaven for vegetarians and vast enough for most carnivorous folk to find something they fancy. Choose from…
Condesa
Around picturesquely overgrown Plaza Popocatéptl, this diminutive cafe creates splendid brunches like giant cassava-tortilla quesadillas overflowing with…
Zona Rosa & Reforma
One of the best and most reasonably priced steakhouses in town. Uruguayan-owned Don Asado rocks a large wood-burning grill to cook juicy cuts such as its…
Mexico City
Auto-mechanic shop by day, taco diner by night. No worries, though: the experts slicing down those excellent al pastor (spit-cooked pork) tacos aren't the…
Condesa
This bright-yellow taco joint is unmissable for the queue waiting for a (folding) seat. Nearly all nine fish/shrimp fillings are battered, Sonora style,…
Mexico City
A popular local favorite for some of the best pozole (hominy and pork stew) in Mexico City. The Guerrero-style green pozole here has been drawing people…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
A cone and a stroll is half the fun of Coyoacán. Picnic's organic helados (ice creams) and sorbets are the best around and miles ahead of the neon icy…
Mexico City
Yucatecan snacks such as panuchos (refried tortilla topped with shredded pork), cochinita (shredded pork) tacos and sopa de lima (lime soup with tortilla…
Roma
What began as a small street stall has morphed into a see-and-be-seen restaurant in the Roma. This lunch-only establishment keeps it simple with a small…
