Best Clam Dishes in Mexico City
4 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN270.00 – MXN1400.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 4 Clam Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Arroz Meloso con Calamar y Almejas at Cana — score 91/100, MXN320.00 (Juárez)
- Clam Aguachile at Quintonil — score 89/100, MXN1400.00 (Polanco)
- Spaghetti a la Vongole at Gia — score 86/100, MXN290.00 (Condesa)
- Grilled Clams with Chile & Panko at Gia — score 85/100, MXN270.00 (Condesa)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Clam Dishes
#1Score 91/100
Arroz Meloso con Calamar y Almejas
CanaJuárez·$$$
MXN320.00
Creamy seafood rice with tender squid and clams in a savory broth.
Tip: The squid ink gives a subtle, elegant flavor rather than overpowering the dish
#2Score 89/100
Clam Aguachile
QuintonilPolanco·$$$$
MXN1400.00
Raw clams with housemade chile water, a seafood constant featuring precision seasoning and technique.
Tip: This is meant to be eaten in one or two bites while the clams are still cold and raw. Don't linger—timing matters to the texture.
#3Score 86/100
Spaghetti a la Vongole
GiaCondesa·$$$
MXN290.00
Spaghetti with fresh clams in white wine sauce.
Tip: Don't skip the pasta water—a splash helps create a silky sauce that coats the spaghetti perfectly
#4Score 85/100
Grilled Clams with Chile & Panko
GiaCondesa·$$$
MXN270.00
Clams gratinéed with panko breadcrumbs and fresh chile.
Tip: Eat quickly while the panko crust is at its crispiest