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Best Duck Dishes in Mexico City
5 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN340.00 – MXN580.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Duck Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Duck Leg Carnitas at Sud 777, MXN340.00 (Pedregal)
- Pechuga de Pavo Confitada con Mole Negro at Los Danzantes — 92% recommended, MXN350.00 (Coyoacán)
- Duck Buñuelos in Mole Negro at Azul Histórico — 92% recommended, MXN580.00 (Centro Histórico)
- Buñuelos Rellenos de Pato Rostizado at Azul Condesa — 91% recommended, MXN420.00 (Condesa)
- Magret de Pato at Cana — 88% recommended, MXN350.00 (Juárez)
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All 5 Duck Dishes
#1
Duck Leg Carnitas
Sud 777Pedregal·$$$$
MXN340.00
Duck leg prepared using French technique but in the style of Mexican carnitas.
Tip: The rendering of duck fat is what sets this apart—crispy exterior, incredibly tender meat inside.
#292% recommend
Pechuga de Pavo Confitada con Mole Negro
Los DanzantesCoyoacán·$$$
MXN350.00
Confitted turkey breast served with Oaxacan black mole, plantain chips, and chochoyotes.
Tip: Pair this with a smoky mezcal from the bar—the earthiness bridges the turkey and the dark mole.
#392% recommend
Duck Buñuelos in Mole Negro
Azul HistóricoCentro Histórico·$$$$
MXN580.00
Fried sweet pastry pockets filled with shredded duck, drenched in Oaxacan mole negro sauce.
Tip: Don't skip this because it sounds unusual. It's the dish that defines Azul Histórico and the combination actually makes perfect sense once you taste it.
#491% recommend
Buñuelos Rellenos de Pato Rostizado
Azul CondesaCondesa·$$$
MXN420.00
Fried cheese pastry puff filled with roasted duck, served with mole.
Tip: Order this to understand Muñoz Zurita's philosophy—traditional cooking elevated, not bastardized. The mole is the story.
#588% recommend
Magret de Pato
CanaJuárez·$$$
MXN350.00
Duck breast with vegetables and farro.
Tip: Allow the plate to rest briefly before cutting into the breast