One of the two famous desserts at Cicatriz. This pie is tart, creamy, and balanced. The graham cracker crust is house-made and adds texture.
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The key lime pie is constantly mentioned in reviews. Save room for dessert.
A breakfast sandwich that shows skill in every component. Fresh egg, quality ham, and a warm, flaky homemade biscuit. The kind of sandwich that has people lining up before 10am.
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This is why people visit in the morning. Simple but made with care—every component is house-made or sourced thoughtfully.
This is the sandwich that put Cicatriz on the map. Perfectly fried chicken, house-made bread, homemade mayo, and pickles. Simple concept, perfect execution.
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This is the dish. Every review mentions it. Order it and understand why Cicatriz is a favorite.
Spiced pumpkin pie with seasonal accompaniments.
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When available, this pie rivals the key lime. The spice level is balanced, not over-the-top.
Cicatriz makes its own meatballs using quality meat and seasoning. Served in a light tomato sauce on house-made bread. Comfort food that shows technical skill.
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House-made meatballs are rare in Mexico City. This sandwich showcases why homemade matters—flavor and texture are noticeably better.
Created by Scarlett Lindeman and her brother Jake, Cicatriz is one of Mexico City's first wine bars and remains a favorite in the artsy Juárez neighborhood. The restaurant operates on two menus: morning (coffee and pastries), afternoon (lunch), and evening (dinner and wine). Everything—bread, mayonnaise, pickles, jams—is made in-house, reflecting the partners' commitment to quality and control.
Cicatriz was one of the first natural wine bars in Mexico City. The wine list is carefully curated and the bartenders know their stuff.
Morning menu changes at 5pm. No-compromise coffee and pastries in the morning, menus change to lunch focus around noon.
Everything is made in-house—bread, mayo, pickles, jams. This DIY philosophy shows in every dish and is part of Cicatriz's appeal.
Cicatriz is in Colonia Juárez, the neighborhood currently competing with Roma and Condesa for 'trendiest.' The area is artistic and walkable.
The sandwich of the day changes, and weekends often have specials. Check what's available when you visit.
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