
185 restaurants to explore
Specialty third-wave coffee café—ethically sourced Oaxaca beans, manual brewing methods.
Haute Oaxacan restaurant with ancestral mole recipes from Puebla and multi-generational family techniques.
Quick-serve counter for tlacoyos, huaraches, and handmade antojitos from scratch.
Cantonese dim sum and hot pot in art deco home run by Chinese chef Luis Chiu.
Contemporary Mexican cuisine by celebrated chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, showcasing regional moles and elevated traditional dishes.
Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita's UNESCO-recognized fine dining celebrating regional Mexican moles in a historic courtyard.
Mexico's first zero-waste restaurant with Michelin Green Star, converting scraps into umami-packed sauces and broths.
Darwin-inspired Galápagos-themed cocktail bar ranked #78 in World's 50 Best Bars with creative, seasonal drinks.
Hidden Italian-Mediterranean gem with fine dining execution at reasonable prices in Roma.
Weekend-only barbacoa specialist serving slow-roasted meat and traditional consomé.
Dimly lit Roma classic serving creative American-style sandwiches and excellent salads.
Basque-Mexican fusion fine dining blending Spanish technique with local ingredients.
Michoacán-style birria with rich consomé and crispy cheese-filled dipping tacos.
Contemporary Spanish-Mexican restaurant in a restored Porfirian mansion with seasonal small plates.
Centro mezcal shrine with rare Oaxacan bottles and dimly-lit clandestine vibe.
All-female-led cocktail bar in Casa de las Brujas (#45 North America's 50 Best Bars) with herbalist-inspired drinks.
Single-origin Mexican coffee roastery in Roma with outdoor seating and almond croissants.
Hole-in-the-wall specialty roastery in Coyoacán roasting Mexican single-origin beans in-house.
Mexico City's most famous historic restaurant since 1912 with traditional Mexican dishes and wandering mariachis.
Coyoacán institution since 1953 serving cheap coffee and pan dulce in a time-worn café.
Literary café since 1952 where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara plotted revolution.
French-Mexican bistro in a restored historic house with guava rolls and colorful fruit plates.
Historic specialty roastery in Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas, serving Guerrero beans since 1988.
Rich shrimp broth specialty stand in the Condesa market, breakfast tradition.
Michelin-recommended Baja California seafood restaurant with simple, refined dishes and house cocktails.
Contemporary bistro featuring seasonal Mexican ingredients with French-inspired techniques. One Michelin star and consistently cited as one of Mexico City's hottest restaurants of 2024-2025.
Wood-fired pizzas with local ingredients in historic Roma Cibeles plaza.
Historic San Ángel cantina with tequila selection and late-night traditional Mexican bites.
Historic 1869 cantina famous for margaritas with hand-squeezed lime and aged tequilas.
Contemporary restaurant at Hotel Carlota in Polanco with organic, sustainable approach to Mexican cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on brunch and seasonal preparation.
Contemporary Mexican fine dining celebrating Tabasco's flavors and culinary traditions.
Traditional carnitas spot serving crispy-outside, tender-inside pork tacos daily.
Intimate French-Italian fine dining in a charming Beaux Arts home in Roma.
Massive historic wholesale market handling 30,000 tons daily, Mexico's food engine.
Legendary breakfast spot serving heaping portions of chilaquiles in a kitschy Frida-inspired setting.
Brooklyn-style café and wine bar with all-day menu in Juárez.
Chef Gabriela Cámara's iconic seafood restaurant since 1998 with fresh fish and coastal Mexican dishes.
Sister concept of iconic Contramar serving seasonal seafood tasting menus.
Yucatecan home cooking since 1953 — sopa de lima, cochinita pibil, and papadzules.
Award-winning sourdough bakery—450 loaves daily, recently redesigned architectural space.
Iconic neighborhood market established 1921, famous for organic local produce and crafts.
Apartment-style speakeasy in Roma with electronic beats, vinyl, and cocktails.
Modern late-night fusion spot in Polanco serving innovative small plates until 1am.
Legendary Veracruz-focused regional Mexican since 1972, led by Carmen 'Titita' Ramírez.
24-hour Tacubaya legend featured in Netflix's Taco Chronicles.
Legendary street-side seafood cocktail counter in Centro with 40 years of ceviche expertise.
Legendary traditional Mexican since 1969, rooted in regional cuisine from across Mexico.
Massive taquería open late with excellent breakfast, chilaquiles, and weekend crowds.
24-hour taco chain post-party favorite with spit-roasted al pastor and late-night lines.
Late-night taco al pastor chain with crispy meat and pineapple.
40+ year taquería institution famous for meat-forward doneraky and tacos árabes.
Weekend-only barbacoa specialist serving authentic Hidalgo-style lamb slow-cooked in underground pits.
Historic al pastor shop since 1959 claiming to be the style's birthplace.
Lebanese restaurant on Amsterdam in Condesa with authentic grilled meats and meze.
24-hour iconic churro and chocolate counter since 1935 with Spanish artisanal recipes.
Cozy mezcal bar and kitchen in Roma featuring Oaxacan mezcals and homemade stews.
Hipster Roma taquería with homemade blue corn tortillas and playful ceviches.
Baja-style fish and shrimp tacos with a build-your-own topping bar.
24-hour taquería in Condesa serving consistently good late-night tacos and post-party essentials.
Legendary al pastor specialist claiming to have invented the taco in 1966.
Single-item Yucatecan specialist serving cochinita pibil in every form.
Car repair shop by day, legendary al pastor stand by night in Narvarte.
Grilled corn on a stick covered in mayo, cotija, lime, and chili powder.
Michelin-starred Japanese-Mexican fusion with intimate counter seating.
Casual contemporary Mexican café by renowned chef Enrique Olvera.
No-name tortillería and sidewalk operation in Roma with cult following. One Michelin star. Cash-only, no reservations, no menu—Chef Jesús Salas Tornés creates a stream of corn-based dishes from a wood-fired comal. Four communal tables only.
Neighborhood Italian pizzeria with wood-fired Neapolitan pies and fresh seasonal pasta.
Tiny Korean-American casual spot—fried chicken, dumplings, dan dan noodles.
Popular seafood casual dining chain with oysters, ceviches, and inventive taco creations.
Contemporary take on comida casera — elevated Mexican home cooking that's both fine and familiar.
Breakfast-only family diner run for 60+ years with home-style cazuelas.
Limited-hours Mediterranean-Mexican small plates in Roma with a faint Mediterranean accent on a Mexican foundation. Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Michelin Guide. Open Thursday-Sunday only.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai with chef Ana from Bangkok and house-grown ingredients.
Italian-American neighborhood gem in Condesa by Chef Fabiola Escobosa. Simple, generous dishes including fresh salads, classic pasta, and wood-fired pizzas made with international flours. Sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Cana.
Fast-casual chain serving cheap, filling gorditas since 1952 with 280+ locations.
Chef Jorge Diez's seasonal contemporary Mexican with focus on vegetables and seafood.
Oaxacan fine dining interpreting the eight regions of Oaxaca through moles, tlayudas, and rare regional techniques.
Mexico City's first speakeasy bar, ranked #13 World's 50 Best Bars.
Refined French brasserie in 19th-century mansion—onion soup, steak, escargots.
Scandinavian-Mexican wood-fired garden restaurant in Roma Norte.
Korean-Mexican fusion in Condesa—kimchi carbonara, gimbap, ho-tteok pancakes.
Fresh-squeezed and blended fruit and vegetable juices from mobile carts.
Women-led Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar with karaoke and late-night energy.
Authentic Thai and Vietnamese street food cooked by Chef Somsri from southern Thailand.
Traditional Japanese izakaya in Roma with fresh battera sushi and yakitori.
Mexican coffee chain with in-house roasted beans and traditional conchas and pastries.
Tiny Condesa mezcal bar with 40-50 artisanal bottles and handwritten spirit menu.
Argentine parrilla bringing prime beef dry-aged 60 days and Buenos Aires technique to Álvaro Obregón.
Oaxacan tlayuda specialists serving crispy corn tortillas with regional toppings.
Late-night taco standby with hand-made tortillas and quality al pastor.
Mezcal cocktail bar with contemporary Mexican small plates and vinyl spinning in the afternoons.
Intimate mezcalería with 15 years of expertise, 25 artisanal mezcals, and Oaxacan snacks.
Pacific oyster bar and grill with a stellar raw bar and creative cocktails in Roma.
Historic ice cream parlor since 1921, four generations of perfect vanilla.
Nostalgic mezcal cantina in Centro with vintage bullfighting decor and cheap eats.
Authentic Lebanese restaurant since 1930 with shawarma and Lebanese-Mexican fusion.
Authentic Spanish cuisine—tapas, steaks, and Mediterranean seafood in refined setting.
Mexico City's largest and most iconic traditional market, offering every ingredient and street food imaginable.
Pueblan specialty shop serving towering cemitas and tortas in family-run setting.
Historic birria cantina since the 1930s, one dish perfected for 80+ years.
Lakeside contemporary restaurant in Chapultepec Park with farm-to-table seafood and modern architecture.
The brunch queue-for-an-hour spot with lemon ricotta pancakes and verde chilaquiles.
Mediterranean-Mexican all-day dining with wood-fired cooking in Condesa.
Street food gem specializing in traditional Pueblan chalupas, crispy fried tortilla platforms with regional toppings.
Authentic Oaxacan crispy tlayudas with traditional toppings and no TVs.
Tokyo-inspired standing sake and natural wine bar with omakase and Japanese small plates.
Ranked #4 in World's 50 Best Bars - legendary mezcal and cocktail bar with innovative Mexican ingredients.
Michelin-recognized contemporary Mexican in a colonial convent, reviving old recipes with modern technique.
All-day comfort food with fine dining technique, overlooking Parque México.
French-Mexican fine dining with seasonal tasting menus in a Roma townhouse.
Fast-casual counter spot known for customizable chilaquiles with multiple salsa choices.
24-hour Centro Histórico legend serving suadero, tripa, and longaniza since 1980.
Oaxacan fine dining in a colonial Coyoacán building with 15+ mezcal varieties and ancestral mole.
Michelin Bib Gourmand taco stand serving basket tacos with legendary family recipes since decades.
Iconic carnitas institution since 1945, three generations from Michoacán.
Standing-room taquería since 1965 with charcoal-grilled meats and caldos.
One of Mexico City's best natural wine bars with French-Mediterranean small plates.
Heirloom corn tortillería, taquería, and restaurant in Condesa. All tortillas are made daily from nixtamalized heirloom corn varieties, which serve as the foundation for fresh tacos and elevated dishes. Michelin Guide 2025.
Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant blending Mumbai masala spices with Mexican corn traditions. One Michelin star. Located in Juárez, founded by chefs Norma Listman (Mexico) and Saqib Keval (Indian-East African).
Chef Eduardo García's Michelin-starred French-Mexican bistro with market-driven tasting menu and refined techniques.
Casual sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred Máximo Bistrot. Located in Roma Norte, this neighborhood spot offers seasonal Mexican cuisine with French technique in a relaxed, approachable setting.
Historic neighborhood market in charming Coyoacán with famous tostadas, quesadillas, and fresh juice.
Mexico City's legendary flower and food market with tamales, juices, and fresh produce.
Historic 1900 market in Tlalpan with 160 vendors, black flooring, and local food.
Roma neighborhood market hub with 500+ vendors selling Latin American goods and street food.
Historic gourmet market famous for exotic meats, imported cheeses, fresh seafood, and sashimi.
Legendary traditional market specializing in medicinal herbs, mole ingredients, and spiritual items.
Trendy gourmet food hall with craft vendors, rooftop beer garden, and curated international tacos.
Contemporary Mexican restaurant blending European technique with local ingredients and house-made pasta.
Sinaloan seafood restaurant with viral tiktok towers and massive portions that require wait times.
Seafood tostadas and aguachile specialist with signature molcajete preparation and creative cocktails.
Hip Asian fusion bistro in Roma with fresh sushi, inventive ramen, and Thai curries.
Enrique Olvera's heirloom corn tortillería and taquería leading Mexico's heritage grain revival.
Michelin-honored traditional Mexican since 1957, rescuing old recipes with a creative touch.
Traditional fruit ice cream served from pushcarts, sustainable and dairy-free.
Japanese-Peruvian fusion with sushi and ceviche in sophisticated Polanco setting.
Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's fine-dining Japanese-Peruvian fusion with innovative signatures.
Contemporary Asian-Mexican wine bar in Roma with creative small plates. Chef Daniel Ovadía creates culture-clash cuisine in an industrial, lively space with an open kitchen.
Modern Mexican bistro with regional dishes and creative cocktails in Roma Norte.
Organic juice and smoothie bowls since 1950, fresh fruits and superfood bowls.
Airy Mediterranean restaurant in Condesa with seasonal ingredients and modern techniques. The menu blends flavors from Spain, France, Italy, and Greece with fresh, inventive preparations that change with the market.
Instagram-famous artisan bakery—inventive pastries, cinnamon rolls, specialty coffee.
Elena Reygadas' beloved bakery with slow-fermented sourdough and signature pastries.
Contemporary Mexican with creative cocktails and tacos in Roma Norte.
Casual upscale seafood spot blending fresh catches with Mexican street corn.
Fully vegan tacos that taste like Mexico City street food, not health food.
Traditional pozole counter with white, red, and green varieties since 1993.
Chef Enrique Olvera's 2-Michelin-star temple to modern Mexican cuisine with heritage mole and taco omakase.
Lively three-story pulque bar with rooftop terrace, live music, and traditional Mexican drink.
Modern cevichería with Peruvian techniques and Mexican ingredients in Polanco.
Handmade corn quesadillas cooked fresh on a griddle, simple and authentic.
Chef Jorge Vallejo's 2-Michelin-star temple to heirloom Mexican vegetables, insects, and ancestral culinary knowledge.
Michelin-recognized taquería specializing in Toluca-style chorizo and handmade sausages.
Michoacán-style carnitas specialist that sells out by noon daily.
Authentic Japanese izakaya with deep ramen broth and fresh seafood.
Chef Elena Reygadas' Michelin-starred Italian-Mexican fine dining in a grand mansion with housemade pasta.
Tokyo-trained omakase and robata bar with premium nigiri and seasonal sake.
Historic beer hall since 1928, three years after Corona beer launched.
Classic Mexican cantina with sliding walls and late-night food, featuring chef Bernardo Bukantz's refined takes on tradition.
Legendary mariachi hall since 1925 with traditional Mexican food and music.
Vegetable-forward Mexican cooking celebrating seasonal produce and fresh salsas.
Oaxacan fine dining with traditional mole madre and ancestral recipes.
Historic 17th-century hacienda in San Ángel with fine dining, gardens, and table-side margarita service.
Sophisticated Japanese-Mexican fusion hand rolls featuring chef Hiroshi's innovative approach.
Handmade pasta and seasonal Italian cuisine in modern Roma Norte osteria.
Classic Italian fine dining with comprehensive wine list and traditional preparations.
Contemporary Mexican with seasonal vegetables in a garden-like Pedregal setting.
Mexico City's oldest Japanese restaurant since 1970, serving traditional sushi and teppanyaki.
Spanish-Mexican tavern in Centro with traditional tapas and regional dishes.
Local hole-in-the-wall in San Miguel Chapultepec serving chicken, pastor, and beefsteak.
Family-run guisado (stewed) taco shop in Condesa since 1968.
Family-run taquería famous for al pastor tacos with orange and cinnamon marinade.
Family-run tamale shop since 1957 with dozens of fresh varieties cooked daily.
Modern tamale concept with house-made masa and rare corn varieties sourced across Mexico.
Michelin-starred street taco counter grilling beef filet with coarse salt and lime.
Late-night institution for al pastor tacos and charcoal-grilled meats until dawn.
Viral northern Mexican taquería from Monterrey—al pastor tacos and housemade sauces.
Agave-driven bar by Enrique Olvera with contemporary Oaxacan small plates and rare mezcals.
Cacao-focused café celebrating Mexican chocolate and coffee with molletes and pancakes.
Smoked tacos from a food bike with hand-made blue corn and innovative fillings.
Tokyo's tonkotsu ramen pioneer brings fresh handmade noodles and artisanal pork broth.
Classic Mexico City torta chain since 1960 with piled-high sandwiches and legendary beans.
Legendary tostada stand inside Mercado de Coyoacán serving Mexico City's most famous crispy-tortilla platform.
Innovative plant-based Mexican cooking with seasonal vegetables and creative techniques.
Hidden speakeasy with shamanic-inspired cocktails using Mexican herbs, plants, and pre-Hispanic ingredients.