What are the best shrimp dishes in Mexico City?

Based on diner recommendations, the best shrimp dish in Mexico City is at Pesca Elote. We compared 36 restaurants serving shrimp dishes.

How much do shrimp dishes cost in Mexico City?

Shrimp dish prices in Mexico City range from MXN40.00 to MXN1500.00 across 36 restaurants.

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Best Shrimp Dishes in Mexico City

36 restaurants compared

Price range: MXN40.00 – MXN1500.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 36 restaurants:

Shrimp Ceviché at Pesca Elote, MXN240.00 (Cuauhtémoc)
Camarones a la Mantequilla at Pesca Elote, MXN320.00 (Cuauhtémoc)
Causa Limeña at Punto MX, MXN200.00 (Polanco)
Tostadas de Camarones at Tostadas de Coyoacán, MXN55.00 (Coyoacán)
Pad Thai at Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery, MXN150.00 (Roma Norte)

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

All 36 Shrimp Dishes

Shrimp Ceviché

Pesca Elote

Cuauhtémoc·$$

MXN240.00

Marinated shrimp with citrus, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato.

Tip: The ceviche arrives slightly thick—ask for it looser if you prefer more juice and marinade.

Camarones a la Mantequilla

Pesca Elote

Cuauhtémoc·$$

MXN320.00

Large grilled shrimp with garlic butter, lime, and fresh herbs.

Tip: This is surprisingly rich—pair it with a cold Mexican beer and fresh lime to cut through the butter.

Causa Limeña

Punto MX

Polanco·$$

MXN200.00

Layered potato terrine with avocado, lime, and ceviche sauce.

Tip: This is a Peruvian dish many locals won't have tried—it's creamy, rich, and different from the raw fish focus.

Tostadas de Camarones

Tostadas de Coyoacán

Coyoacán·$

MXN55.00

Grilled shrimp topped with lettuce, avocado, and cocktail sauce on crispy fried tortilla.

Tip: The camarones are good if you prefer warm seafood. The grilling adds flavor the raw ceviche version doesn't have.

Pad Thai

Kiin Thai-Viet Eatery

Roma Norte·$$

MXN150.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, egg, shrimp, and peanuts.

Tip: The char on the noodles is intentional — it adds depth. This isn't a wet, saucy pad thai but rather a balanced dish.

Camarones al Ajillo

Punto MX

Polanco·$$

MXN340.00

Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, lemon, and white wine.

Tip: Order this if you want something warm—it pairs beautifully with the house white wine.

Aguachile Verde de Camarón

Mi Compa Chava

Roma·$$

MXN120.00

Raw shrimp cured in lime juice with serrano chiles, cucumber, and avocado.

Tip: The aguachile is significantly spicier than typical ceviches due to the raw serrano chiles. If you can't handle heat, ask them to reduce the chiles.

Camaron al Ajillo

Cantina San Ángel

San Ángel·$$

MXN95.00

Shrimp sautéed in garlic, guajillo chiles and butter, served with warm tortillas.

Tip: Ask for extra tortillas—you'll want to soak up every bit of the garlic-guajillo butter.

Costra de Camarón

Mi Compa Chava

Roma·$$

MXN95.00

Taco with crispy melted cheese crust topped with grilled shrimp and pineapple.

Tip: The costra de camarón is one of their creative inventions — the crispy cheese bottom is the unique element that makes it work.

#10

Tostadas with Ceviche

Mercado de Coyoacán

Coyoacán·$

MXN50.00

Crispy tostadas topped with fresh ceviche, avocado, and citrus-cured fish or shrimp.

Tip: The ceviche tostadas are best eaten immediately. Ask for them freshly fried and topped, don't take them to go.

#11

Camarones Tatemados

Lindy

La Condesa·$$$

MXN420.00

Large shrimp roasted with XO sauce, garlic, and chiles.

Tip: Ask for extra lime wedges—the acidity balances the rich XO sauce beautifully.

#12

Gambas al Ajillo

La Mallorquina

Polanco·$$$

MXN350.00

Garlic shrimp sautéed in olive oil with chiles and parsley.

Tip: Ask for extra bread for the garlic oil—the best part of the dish.

#1395% recommend

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

Mog

Cuauhtémoc·$$

MXN300.00

Tangy and spicy Thai broth with noodles, shrimp, mushrooms, and lemongrass.

Tip: One reviewer said this might be one of the best they've ever had, and they've been to Thailand. That's the bar.

#1495% recommend

La Señora Torres

Mi Compa Chava

Roma·$$

MXN450.00

Monumental seafood tower with raw and cooked shrimp, octopus, scallops, and yellowfin tuna.

Tip: La Señora Torres is designed for the 'gram. Order it early so you get good natural light for photos before the food sits too long.

#1595% recommend

Aguachile de Camarón

Mi Gusto Es

Polanco·$$

MXN320.00

Raw shrimp cured in lime, chili, cucumber, onion, and cilantro, served in a molcajete with fresh tostadas.

Tip: Order fresh warm tostadas alongside — the sauce is too good to waste. Dip them aggressively.

#1691% recommend

Shrimp Tacos

Fisher's

Polanco·$$

MXN220.00

Creative taco preparation with fresh shrimp as the signature item.

Tip: Get them as a trio so you can try different preparations — Fisher's rotates their taco variations.

#1791% recommend

Shrimp Tacos (Baja-Style Battered)

El Pescadito

Cuauhtémoc·$

MXN50.00

Crispy breaded shrimp with cabbage, pickled onion, and house salsa.

Tip: The shrimp tacos are fresher than you'd expect from a casual chain. The shrimp are plump and tender, never rubbery.

#1890% recommend

Ceviche de Camarón

El Caguamo

Centro·$

MXN95.00

Fresh shrimp cured in lime juice with traditional ceviche seasonings.

Tip: Get it in a bowl rather than on a tostada — you can enjoy the juice and get the full experience.

#1990% recommend

Shrimp Tamale in Chilpachole Sauce

Quintonil

Polanco·$$$$

MXN1350.00

Fresh shrimp steamed inside a delicate tamal dough with a chile and tomato broth, another constant on the tasting menu.

Tip: Don't break the tamal open—let the broth soak in slowly. The beauty is in the interplay of textures and how the chilpachole migrates into the dough.

#2090% recommend

Caldo de Camarón

Caldo de Camarón - Pescados y Mariscos

Condesa·$

MXN50.00

Thick shrimp broth made with fresh and dried shrimp, seafood, and guajillo chiles.

Tip: Arrive by 7am on Friday—the queue starts forming at dawn. By 9am, many vendors have sold out or the broth becomes too diluted.

#2188% recommend

Shrimp Flauta with Squash Blossom Aguachile

Quintonil

Polanco·$$$$

MXN1500.00

A rolled zucchini filled with shrimp puree and topped with aguachile, showcasing vegetable and seafood interplay.

Tip: This changes seasonally based on squash blossom availability. If it's not on the current menu, ask what the vegetable-focused seafood dish is that day.

#2288% recommend

Taco Carmelita

El Parnita

Roma·$$

MXN40.00

Breaded shrimp taco on blue corn tortilla with house salsas.

Tip: Ask for the taco carmelita or zacatlán — these are not always featured but staff will make them if you ask. Order at least two.

#2388% recommend

Shrimp Tostadas

Fugaz

Roma·$$

MXN95.00

Corn tostadas topped with fresh grilled or raw shrimp and seasonal accompaniments.

Tip: The freshness of the shrimp is paramount; Fugaz receives deliveries on days they're open

#2487% recommend

Seafood Cocktail

El Caguamo

Centro·$

MXN120.00

Shrimp, fish, octopus, and clams in a tomato-based cocktail sauce with lime and cilantro.

Tip: Order with a thick slice of bread or crispy tostada on the side to soak up the sauce — that's where the flavor is.

#2587% recommend

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Nobu

Polanco·$$$$

MXN650.00

Crispy deep-fried rock shrimp with spicy sauce and avocado.

Tip: Order this as a starter. The crispy exterior contrasts beautifully with the rich mains that follow.

#2687% recommend

Jumbo Shrimp Grilled with Masala

Masala y Maíz

Juárez·$$

MXN240.00

Large Gulf shrimp grilled with warm Indian spice blend.

Tip: Pair with a cold beer or a crisp white wine to complement the spice

#2786% recommend

Pad Thai

Galanga Thai House

Roma Norte·$$

MXN260.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, eggs, and tamarind sauce.

Tip: The pad thai here is lighter than versions elsewhere — less oil, more balance. It's a reference point for what proper pad thai tastes like.

#2885% recommend

Shrimp Aguachile

LagoAlgo

Chapultepec·$$$

MXN340.00

Raw shrimp cured in lime, chili, and local herbs with fresh tostadas.

Tip: The herbs used in the aguachile change by season — ask what's available and why the kitchen chose those flavors.

#2985% recommend

Deep-Fried Shrimp and Fish Filets

Fisher's

Polanco·$$

MXN210.00

Crispy fried seafood served with lemon and tartar sauce.

Tip: Pair these with a cold beer or the complimentary shrimp soup for a classic Mexican seafood meal.

#3084% recommend

Prawn Tacos with Mojo Isleño & Habanero Mayo

Maizajo

Condesa·$$

MXN130.00

Fresh grilled prawns with Caribbean-inspired mojo isleño and spicy habanero mayo.

Tip: The mojo isleño brings unexpected brightness to what might otherwise be a simple shrimp taco

#3183% recommend

Tacos de Camarón

Mi Gusto Es

Polanco·$$

MXN210.00

Soft corn tortillas filled with fresh shrimp, avocado, and chipotle mayo.

Tip: Order these after the aguachile as a contrasting preparation — they're lighter and show how adaptable their shrimp are.

#3282% recommend

Seafood Tostadas

LagoAlgo

Chapultepec·$$$

MXN280.00

Crispy tostadas topped with seasonal seafood preparations and fresh garnishes.

Tip: Order a variety — they change regularly and the kitchen is experimenting with different seafood and preparations.

#3382% recommend

Caldo de Camarón con Atún

Caldo de Camarón - Pescados y Mariscos

Condesa·$

MXN60.00

Shrimp broth with fresh tuna chunks and vegetables.

Tip: This version is more filling than straight broth. Choose this if you want a full breakfast bowl rather than just a warming cup.

#3480% recommend

Caldo de Pescado y Camarón

Caldo de Camarón - Pescados y Mariscos

Condesa·$

MXN60.00

Mixed seafood broth with fish, shrimp, and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: This one is lighter and more complex than straight shrimp caldo. Good choice if you find the pure shrimp version too intense.

#3578% recommend

Ceviche de Camarón

Caldo de Camarón - Pescados y Mariscos

Condesa·$

MXN65.00

Fresh shrimp ceviche with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Tip: If it's warm outside, ceviche is the better choice—light, fresh, and cooling without being too heavy.

#3676% recommend

Coctel de Camarón

Caldo de Camarón - Pescados y Mariscos

Condesa·$

MXN70.00

Cold shrimp cocktail with avocado, tomato, and tangy tomato sauce.

Tip: Skip this if you're after authentic caldo de camarón—go for that. This is fine but less distinctive than the hot broth.