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Best Cheese Dishes in Mexico City
5 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN95.00 – MXN310.00
Avg recommendation: 86%
Top 5 Cheese Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Chiles Rellenos at Los Panchos, MXN280.00 (Anzures)
- Chiles Rellenos at Nueve Nueve, MXN310.00 (Roma Norte)
- Enchiladas Rojas Rellenas de Quesillo at Eno — 94% recommended, MXN185.00 (Polanco)
- Queso Oaxaca at El Palenquito — 82% recommended, MXN95.00 (Roma Norte)
- Quesillo con Chile at La Clandestina — 82% recommended, MXN110.00 (Condesa)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Cheese Dishes
#1
Chiles Rellenos
Los PanchosAnzures·$$
MXN280.00
Poblano chile stuffed with cheese, fried, and covered in tomato sauce.
Tip: Best eaten right away while the batter is still light — let it sit too long and it gets soggy.
#2
Chiles Rellenos
Nueve NueveRoma Norte·$$$
MXN310.00
Poblano chiles filled with cheese, topped with sauce and egg.
Tip: This is comfort food done well. Not trying to reinvent the wheel—just honoring the tradition.
#394% recommend
Enchiladas Rojas Rellenas de Quesillo
EnoPolanco·$$$
MXN185.00
Red enchiladas filled with creamy fresh cheese.
Tip: Order this if you're here in the morning. It's Eno's signature breakfast dish and the reason people line up.
#482% recommend
Queso Oaxaca
El PalenquitoRoma Norte·$$
MXN95.00
Fresh Oaxacan string cheese, served with warm tortillas.
Tip: This mild, stringy cheese is traditional pairing with mezcal - the simplicity lets you focus on the spirit.
#582% recommend
Quesillo con Chile
La ClandestinaCondesa·$$
MXN110.00
Oaxacan fresh cheese with roasted chile and herbs.
Tip: This is a classic Oaxacan pairing with mezcal - the mild, stringy quesillo is perfect for sipping between tastes.