Best Oyster Dishes in Mexico City
7 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN60.00 – MXN320.00
Avg recommendation: 90%
Top 5 Oyster Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 7 restaurants:
- Fresh Oysters on Half Shell at Mercado de San Juan, MXN60.00 (Centro)
- Taco de Ostión Empanizado at Mi Compa Chava, MXN90.00 (Roma)
- Oysters at Fisher's — score 93/100, MXN280.00 (Polanco)
- Fresh Oysters - Half Dozen at La Docena — score 92/100, MXN320.00 (Roma)
- Ostión con Erizo at Campobaja — score 89/100, MXN280.00 (Roma)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Oyster Dishes
#1
Fresh Oysters on Half Shell
Mercado de San JuanCentro·$$
MXN60.00
Live oysters served raw with lime and hot sauce.
Tip: Go early in the day when the oysters have just arrived. They're freshest before noon and the selection is widest.
#2
Taco de Ostión Empanizado
Mi Compa ChavaRoma·$$
MXN90.00
Breaded fried oyster taco with cabbage, pico de gallo, and crema.
Tip: The fried oyster taco is a revelation if you've never had breaded oysters. The briny flavor combined with the crispy exterior is addictive.
#3Score 93/100
Oysters
Fisher'sPolanco·$$
MXN280.00
House specialty fresh oysters served raw with mignonette and hot sauce.
Tip: Order by the dozen — the price per oyster is better and you get more variety to taste.
#4Score 92/100
Fresh Oysters - Half Dozen
La DocenaRoma·$$
MXN320.00
Selection of fresh Pacific oysters served on ice with lime and hot sauce.
Tip: Order by the dozen rather than half dozen — the variety is worth it and works well for sharing.
#5Score 89/100
Ostión con Erizo
CampobajaRoma·$$
MXN280.00
Fresh oyster topped with sea urchin, lime, and cilantro.
Tip: This dish won't be on every day — ask if it's available when you arrive, as sea urchin is seasonal and depends on the day's catch.
#6Score 89/100
Oysters with Habanero Mignonette
CanaJuárez·$$$
MXN280.00
Fresh oysters with spicy habanero mignonette.
Tip: Arrives on ice; best consumed immediately to enjoy the ideal temperature and texture
#7Score 88/100
Grilled Oysters
La DocenaRoma·$$
MXN280.00
Fresh oysters grilled and finished with herb butter and parmesan.
Tip: Get extra bread for the herb butter — it's nearly as good as the oysters themselves.