Roma
Slow-cooked over aged oak wood in an underground pit, the Hidalgo-style barbacoa at this family-run eatery is off-the-charts delicious. Get things started…
Must-see restaurants in Roma
Roma
Named after Mexican novel Pedro Páramo about a ghost town, this jam-packed, sprawling restaurant–bar feels more like a house party. Tacos like the huasca…
Roma
If there's one place that best represents Mexico City's exciting new culinary scene, it's Maximo Bistrot. The constantly changing menu, which draws on…
Roma
An unmissable, unique experience. No menu, no official name (except the 'corn dealer' description), just a relaxed, communal table with food straight from…
Roma
Serving up classics like tom yum (hot and sour soup), gai satay (skewered chicken in peanut sauce) and pad thai (noodles in tamarind sauce), Galanga does…
Roma
While you may be drawn by the huge pastor roasting outside, you should stay for the sizzling plates of alambres (tasty mixes of grilled fish, meat,…
Roma
For gourmet burgers and cheap craft beer, head to this sports bar along Roma's main drag. Choose from juicy beef burgers, vegan tofu and oat burgers, and…
Roma
The tacos al pastor (spit-roasted marinated pork) at this brightly lit taco restaurant come very close to being the best in the city. The meat is juicy…
Roma
Set in a stylish hidden patio, Broka serves delectable Euro-Mexican fusion dishes such as a fish and nopal stack with blue-corn tortillas. The weekday…
Roma
Roma residents head here for late-night pizza, midday wine offers and huge portions of pasta. There's a brick pizza oven, cheap beer, and plenty of…
Roma
A popular breakfast spot in the trendy Roma neighborhood, Lalo refers to the nickname of owner and acclaimed chef Eduardo Garcia of Maximo Bistrot Local…
Roma
The true perla (pearl) at this superpopular family-style seafood restaurant is the mojarra frita (fried whole tilapia). The generously served dish comes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Roma
Self-caterers can stop into this colorful market for quality cuts of meat, fresh produce and nuts amongst the piñatas. It's also a popular spot for lunch:…
Roma
This little hole-in-the-wall serves up some of the best carnitas in the city. Bring a few friends and order one of the platters that come with warm…
Roma
For a dressed-up fonda (diner) experience, head to this little cafe in Roma Norte. Opt for the menú del día (set menu), which usually includes a soup…
Roma
Take a summery walk on the ‘dark side’ and try some alcohol-spiked ice cream. Concoctions with titillating names include the Mariachi en Bikini, with…
Roma
The background music of accordion-driven vallenatos (folk music) sets a feel-good mood at this popular Colombian comfort-food restaurant. Colombian expats…
