What are the best chicken dishes in Mexico City?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in Mexico City is at Nicos. We compared 44 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in Mexico City?

Chicken dish prices in Mexico City range from MXN24.00 to MXN2400.00 across 44 restaurants.

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Best Chicken Dishes in Mexico City

44 restaurants compared

Price range: MXN24.00 – MXN2400.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 44 restaurants:

Pepián de Doña Elena at Nicos, MXN385.00 (Azcapotzalco)
Mole Poblano at La Poblanita de Tacubaya, MXN75.00 (Escandón)
Pollo Tinga (Chicken) at Tacos Hola El Güero, MXN26.00 (Condesa)
Chalupas Poblanas at La Poblanita de Tacubaya, MXN55.00 (Escandón)
Sopa de Tortilla at Nueve Nueve, MXN200.00 (Roma Norte)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 44 Chicken Dishes

Pepián de Doña Elena

Nicos

Azcapotzalco·$$

MXN385.00

Chicken in a complex mole sauce made from seeds, spices, and chiles.

Tip: Ask them about the spices — the chef loves to explain the layered flavors and historical roots of the dish.

Mole Poblano

La Poblanita de Tacubaya

Escandón·$$

MXN75.00

Chicken in traditional Pueblan mole sauce made with dried chiles, chocolate, and spices.

Tip: The mole is what La Poblanita does best — complex, well-balanced, and worth ordering. It's a taste of Puebla's culinary heritage.

Pollo Tinga (Chicken)

Tacos Hola El Güero

Condesa·$

MXN26.00

Shredded chicken in chipotle-tomato sauce with onion and cilantro.

Tip: The pollo tinga here is traditional and perfectly balanced. It's smoky without being spicy—the chipotle is mild.

Chalupas Poblanas

La Poblanita de Tacubaya

Escandón·$$

MXN55.00

Thick corn masa cups topped with shredded chicken, crema, and salsa.

Tip: Try the chalupas to understand how Pueblan versions differ from the capital's thinner versions. The thicker, chewier masa is the key difference.

Sopa de Tortilla

Nueve Nueve

Roma Norte·$$$

MXN200.00

Crispy tortilla soup with chicken, avocado, and chipotle.

Tip: This is a good first course. It preps the palate for the spice of Mexican cuisine.

Pollo Asado Tacos

El Greco

Condesa·$$

MXN32.00

Grilled chicken with char on warm corn tortillas.

Tip: The charred chicken is excellent—ask for pieces with crispy skin.

Pollo Asado Tacos

Los Parados

Roma Sur·$

MXN24.00

Grilled chicken breast with char and juicy interior.

Tip: Chicken is leaner here—ask for extra lime and fresh onion to brighten the plate.

Marinated Chicken Skewers

El Jamil

Condesa·$$

MXN108.00

Chicken breast marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, grilled until juicy.

Tip: Chicken is lean here but stays moist because of the proper marination.

Torta de Pollo

Tortas Don Polo

Del Valle·$

MXN60.00

Shredded chicken with avocado, tomato, and chipotle mayo on bolillo.

Tip: If the Cubana feels too heavy, the pollo is a slightly lighter option that still delivers flavor. The chipotle mayo ties everything together.

#10

Tamales con Mole

Molino El Pujol

Hipódromo Condesa·$

MXN35.00

Corn masa wrapped in corn husks, filled with chicken and topped with traditional mole.

Tip: Tamales are available only until around noon. Arrive by 11am if you want them. They're one of the few non-taco items made fresh daily.

#11

Chicken Tinga

Fonda Fina

Roma Norte·$$

MXN70.00

Shredded chicken in a tomato-based sauce with chipotles, served with fresh tortillas.

Tip: Order extra warm tortillas to soak up the sauce — it's the best part of the dish.

#12

Chicken with Peri-Peri Sauce

Oly

Condesa·$$$

MXN290.00

Grilled chicken with peri-peri heat and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: This is a great value dish on Oly's menu and excellent for those seeking lighter fare

#13

Chalupas with Chicken (Salsa Verde)

Las Chalupas Poblanas

Roma·$

MXN35.00

Fried tortilla base topped with shredded chicken, tangy green salsa, onion, and cheese.

Tip: Try both red and green versions. The salsa choice completely changes the flavor profile.

#14

Escamoles (Ant Eggs)

El Hidalguense

Roma Sur·$

MXN120.00

Tender ant larvae and eggs pan-fried with butter and spices, served in tacos.

Tip: Try escamoles if you're curious about traditional Mexican ingredients. The flavor is nutty and rich, not off-putting.

#15

Papantecos Tamales

El Bajío

Azcapotzalco·$$

MXN165.00

Tamales filled with chicken and wrapped in avocado leaves, a Veracruz specialty.

Tip: The avocado leaf wrapper is edible and adds subtle flavor — don't discard it.

#16

Satay Kebabs

Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery

Roma Norte·$$

MXN160.00

Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.

Tip: Watch the grill while you eat your first course — the smell of charcoal and chicken will make you anticipate the satay.

#17

Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)

Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery

Roma Norte·$$

MXN145.00

Creamy coconut broth with chicken, galangal, and kaffir lime.

Tip: Order extra steamed rice to eat alongside — the broth is too good to waste and the rice is the perfect vehicle for it.

#18

Escamoles con Guacamole

Azul Condesa

Condesa·$$$

MXN380.00

Ant eggs pan-fried with butter, served with fresh guacamole and warm tortillas.

Tip: This is a respectful presentation of an indigenous ingredient. Try it to experience deep Mexican culinary heritage.

#19

Pollo a la Leña Taquitos

Eat Me

Polanco·$$$

MXN72.00

Crispy tortillas filled with shredded wood-roasted chicken, Mexican crema and salsa negra.

Tip: These are best eaten immediately—order them early in the meal so they're still crispy.

#2096% recommend

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Cicatriz

Juárez·$$$

MXN280.00

Crispy fried chicken on homemade bread with pickles and mayo.

Tip: This is the dish. Every review mentions it. Order it and understand why Cicatriz is a favorite.

#2195% recommend

Mole Madre

Pujol

Polanco·$$$$

MXN2400.00

The signature mother mole—aged over 1,500 days using the solera method with fresh mole continuously added to the original batch.

Tip: The mole madre is the emotional core of the tasting menu—sit back and let it guide your palate through the entire meal.

#2294% recommend

Tostadas de Tinga

Tostadas de Coyoacán

Coyoacán·$

MXN40.00

Crispy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken in smoky chipotle sauce, crema, cheese, and onion.

Tip: Ask them to go light on the crema if you prefer a crisper tostada. They customize based on your gesture.

#2393% recommend

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

Eno

Polanco·$$$

MXN295.00

Breaded chicken breast sandwich with cheese, avocado, and tomato.

Tip: Available during lunch service (1pm onwards). Best eaten fresh—not recommended for takeaway if you'll eat it later.

#2492% recommend

Crispy Fried Chicken

Fat Boy Moves

Condesa·$$

MXN140.00

Korean-style chicken fried until golden with tender, juicy interior.

Tip: This is the star—order it every time and you still get it. Don't miss it.

#2592% recommend

Tostadas with Tinga de Pollo

Mercado de Coyoacán

Coyoacán·$

MXN40.00

Crispy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken in chipotle-tomato sauce, sour cream, and cheese.

Tip: Get a mix of toppings—carnitas, seafood, and tinga. Three tostadas with different toppings is the perfect lunch.

#2692% recommend

Mole Poblano con Pollo

Angelopolitano

Roma Norte·$$$

MXN220.00

Slow-cooked chicken in dark chocolate mole with 20+ spices and chiles.

Tip: If you've only had mole in casual settings, this version will change your understanding of the sauce. It's complex without being heavy.

#2792% recommend

Enchiladas Tacuba

Café de Tacuba

Centro Histórico·$$$

MXN220.00

Corn tortillas with chicken, topped with creamy spinach sauce and grated Parmesan.

Tip: Order this. It's famous for a reason and represents what Café Tacuba does best—traditional Mexican with consistency.

#2891% recommend

Housemade Pasta with Chicken Liver

Rosetta

Roma Norte·$$$$

MXN610.00

Handmade pasta in a silky chicken liver sauce, featuring technique refined over years of fermentation.

Tip: Don't oversaucing this—the server will add sauce with care. Let the pasta's fermented flavor come through by tasting a bite with minimal sauce first.

#2990% recommend

Buns de Tsukune

Tonchin

Juárez·$$

MXN280.00

Bao-style buns filled with ground chicken, pork, and teriyaki glaze.

Tip: These buns are soft and moist. Eat them while warm. They complement the ramen experience well as a side.

#3090% recommend

Cemita Poblana Completa

La Poblanita de Tacubaya

Escandón·$$

MXN85.00

Towering sandwich with breaded chicken, avocado, egg, cheese, and capsicum salad on sesame roll.

Tip: One cemita easily feeds two people. Order one per person and prepare to be very full. The breaded chicken is crispy and juicy inside.

#3190% recommend

Sopa de Lima

Coox Hanal

Centro Histórico·$

MXN45.00

Yucatecan lime soup with shredded chicken and crispy tortilla strips.

Tip: Add extra lime and the house hot sauce at the table for more depth and heat.

#3289% recommend

Enchiladas Verdes

Café de Tacuba

Centro Histórico·$$$

MXN280.00

Soft corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with tart green salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Tip: The enchiladas here are standard Mexican comfort food done right. Order them as your main and pair with a cold cerveza.

#3388% recommend

Mole Enchiladas

Mercado de Medellín

Roma·$

MXN85.00

Corn tortillas in house-made mole sauce with chicken, topped with crema.

Tip: Juanita has been making this mole for decades—ask if you can watch them prepare it. The recipe is family secret.

#3488% recommend

Pollo (Chicken) con Papas y Nopales

Tacos El Güero

San Miguel Chapultepec·$

MXN38.00

Seasoned chicken with fried potatoes and grilled nopales (cactus).

Tip: The grilled cactus here is tender and not slimy—a good introduction to nopales if you've never tried them.

#3588% recommend

Champandongo

Angelopolitano

Roma Norte·$$$

MXN240.00

Layered tortilla, cream, and chicken blanketed in spicy mole poblano.

Tip: This arrives hot enough to require 2-3 minutes to cool before eating. The temperature helps meld the layers together.

#3687% recommend

Seasonal Mole Nuevo

Pujol

Polanco·$$$$

MXN2000.00

A fresh interpretation of Pujol's signature moles, prepared with new-season ingredients and aged just days rather than years.

Tip: Request to taste both the mole madre and the mole nuevo in sequence—the contrast is one of the most educational moments in the meal.

#3787% recommend

Chicken Liver Mousse

Gia

Condesa·$$$

MXN240.00

Creamy chicken liver mousse with jam.

Tip: This is a perfect wine pairing dish—ask your server for a recommendation

#3886% recommend

Mole Poblano

Café de Tacuba

Centro Histórico·$$$

MXN380.00

Oaxacan mole sauce with chicken, a rich and complex dish requiring hours of preparation.

Tip: Save the mole for later in your visit—it's rich and best eaten when you've warmed up to heavier flavors. Pair with a mezcal after dinner.

#3985% recommend

Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

Kura Izakaya

Cuauhtémoc·$$

MXN200.00

Charcoal-grilled chicken pieces on bamboo skewers with tare sauce.

Tip: Order 2-3 skewers to share or enjoy solo. They're meant to be eaten hot off the grill.

#4085% recommend

Larb (Isaan Meat Salad)

Galanga Thai House

Roma Norte·$$

MXN280.00

Minced meat salad with lime, fish sauce, herbs, and toasted rice powder.

Tip: If you've never had larb, start here — it's the gateway to Isaan (Northeastern Thai) cooking. The mint and cilantro are refreshing, and the rice powder adds an unusual texture.

#4185% recommend

Estofado de Pollo

El Palenquito

Roma Norte·$$

MXN140.00

Homemade chicken stew with traditional Oaxacan spices, perfect with mezcal.

Tip: Order this when you want something more substantial - it's authentic Oaxacan comfort food that grounds mezcal tasting.

#4285% recommend

Mole Verde

Angelopolitano

Roma Norte·$$$

MXN210.00

Nutty green mole with pumpkin seeds, green chiles, and tomatillos.

Tip: Order both the verde and poblano as separate dishes so you can taste the difference. Most diners only try one version.

#4384% recommend

Pollo con Mole

Mercado de la Paz

Tlalpan·$

MXN80.00

Braised chicken in slow-simmered mole sauce, served with rice.

Tip: Ask which vendor has been here the longest—they have the best mole recipe.

#4482% recommend

Sopes de Tinga de Pollo

Antojitos Express

Coyoacán·$

MXN50.00

Small fried masa rounds topped with shredded chicken in chipotle sauce.

Tip: The tinga (chicken sauce) is the star here. If it's been sitting, ask if they can warm it up or make a fresh batch.