Best Chicken Dishes in Mexico City
44 restaurants compared
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
NicosMXN385.00
Chicken in a complex mole sauce made from seeds, spices, and chiles.
Mole Poblano
La Poblanita de TacubayaMXN75.00
Chicken in traditional Pueblan mole sauce made with dried chiles, chocolate, and spices.
Pollo Tinga (Chicken)
Tacos Hola El GüeroMXN26.00
Shredded chicken in chipotle-tomato sauce with onion and cilantro.
Chalupas Poblanas
La Poblanita de TacubayaMXN55.00
Thick corn masa cups topped with shredded chicken, crema, and salsa.
Sopa de Tortilla
Nueve NueveMXN200.00
Crispy tortilla soup with chicken, avocado, and chipotle.
Pollo Asado Tacos
El GrecoMXN32.00
Grilled chicken with char on warm corn tortillas.
Pollo Asado Tacos
Los ParadosMXN24.00
Grilled chicken breast with char and juicy interior.
Marinated Chicken Skewers
El JamilMXN108.00
Chicken breast marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, grilled until juicy.
Torta de Pollo
Tortas Don PoloMXN60.00
Shredded chicken with avocado, tomato, and chipotle mayo on bolillo.
Tamales con Mole
Molino El PujolMXN35.00
Corn masa wrapped in corn husks, filled with chicken and topped with traditional mole.
Chicken Tinga
Fonda FinaMXN70.00
Shredded chicken in a tomato-based sauce with chipotles, served with fresh tortillas.
Chicken with Peri-Peri Sauce
OlyMXN290.00
Grilled chicken with peri-peri heat and seasonal vegetables.
Chalupas with Chicken (Salsa Verde)
Las Chalupas PoblanasMXN35.00
Fried tortilla base topped with shredded chicken, tangy green salsa, onion, and cheese.
Escamoles (Ant Eggs)
El HidalguenseMXN120.00
Tender ant larvae and eggs pan-fried with butter and spices, served in tacos.
Papantecos Tamales
El BajíoMXN165.00
Tamales filled with chicken and wrapped in avocado leaves, a Veracruz specialty.
Satay Kebabs
Kiin Thai-Viet EateryMXN160.00
Grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce.
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
Kiin Thai-Viet EateryMXN145.00
Creamy coconut broth with chicken, galangal, and kaffir lime.
Escamoles con Guacamole
Azul CondesaMXN380.00
Ant eggs pan-fried with butter, served with fresh guacamole and warm tortillas.
Pollo a la Leña Taquitos
Eat MeMXN72.00
Crispy tortillas filled with shredded wood-roasted chicken, Mexican crema and salsa negra.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
CicatrizMXN280.00
Crispy fried chicken on homemade bread with pickles and mayo.
Mole Madre
PujolMXN2400.00
The signature mother mole—aged over 1,500 days using the solera method with fresh mole continuously added to the original batch.
Tostadas de Tinga
Tostadas de CoyoacánMXN40.00
Crispy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken in smoky chipotle sauce, crema, cheese, and onion.
Torta de Milanesa de Pollo
EnoMXN295.00
Breaded chicken breast sandwich with cheese, avocado, and tomato.
Crispy Fried Chicken
Fat Boy MovesMXN140.00
Korean-style chicken fried until golden with tender, juicy interior.
Tostadas with Tinga de Pollo
Mercado de CoyoacánMXN40.00
Crispy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken in chipotle-tomato sauce, sour cream, and cheese.
Mole Poblano con Pollo
AngelopolitanoMXN220.00
Slow-cooked chicken in dark chocolate mole with 20+ spices and chiles.
Enchiladas Tacuba
Café de TacubaMXN220.00
Corn tortillas with chicken, topped with creamy spinach sauce and grated Parmesan.
Housemade Pasta with Chicken Liver
RosettaMXN610.00
Handmade pasta in a silky chicken liver sauce, featuring technique refined over years of fermentation.
Buns de Tsukune
TonchinMXN280.00
Bao-style buns filled with ground chicken, pork, and teriyaki glaze.
Cemita Poblana Completa
La Poblanita de TacubayaMXN85.00
Towering sandwich with breaded chicken, avocado, egg, cheese, and capsicum salad on sesame roll.
Sopa de Lima
Coox HanalMXN45.00
Yucatecan lime soup with shredded chicken and crispy tortilla strips.
Enchiladas Verdes
Café de TacubaMXN280.00
Soft corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with tart green salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
Mole Enchiladas
Mercado de MedellínMXN85.00
Corn tortillas in house-made mole sauce with chicken, topped with crema.
Pollo (Chicken) con Papas y Nopales
Tacos El GüeroMXN38.00
Seasoned chicken with fried potatoes and grilled nopales (cactus).
Champandongo
AngelopolitanoMXN240.00
Layered tortilla, cream, and chicken blanketed in spicy mole poblano.
Seasonal Mole Nuevo
PujolMXN2000.00
A fresh interpretation of Pujol's signature moles, prepared with new-season ingredients and aged just days rather than years.
Chicken Liver Mousse
GiaMXN240.00
Creamy chicken liver mousse with jam.
Mole Poblano
Café de TacubaMXN380.00
Oaxacan mole sauce with chicken, a rich and complex dish requiring hours of preparation.
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Kura IzakayaMXN200.00
Charcoal-grilled chicken pieces on bamboo skewers with tare sauce.
Larb (Isaan Meat Salad)
Galanga Thai HouseMXN280.00
Minced meat salad with lime, fish sauce, herbs, and toasted rice powder.
Estofado de Pollo
El PalenquitoMXN140.00
Homemade chicken stew with traditional Oaxacan spices, perfect with mezcal.
Mole Verde
AngelopolitanoMXN210.00
Nutty green mole with pumpkin seeds, green chiles, and tomatillos.
Pollo con Mole
Mercado de la PazMXN80.00
Braised chicken in slow-simmered mole sauce, served with rice.
Sopes de Tinga de Pollo
Antojitos ExpressMXN50.00
Small fried masa rounds topped with shredded chicken in chipotle sauce.