Best Tequila Dishes in Mexico City
5 restaurants compared
Price range: MXN165.00 – MXN190.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 5 Tequila Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Margarita al Pastor at Licorería Limantour — score 92/100, MXN180.00 (Roma Norte)
- Lenca at Brujas — score 92/100, MXN190.00 (Roma Norte)
- Old George Sour at Baltra Bar — score 88/100, MXN165.00 (Condesa)
- Cempasúchil Smoke at Xaman Bar — score 87/100, MXN185.00 (Juárez)
- Xoconostle Elixir at Xaman Bar — score 86/100, MXN190.00 (Juárez)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Tequila Dishes
#1Score 92/100
Margarita al Pastor
Licorería LimantourRoma Norte·$$
MXN180.00
A daring twist on the classic margarita with tequila, Cointreau, taco mix, and fresh limón.
Tip: This isn't a standard margarita - the taco mix gives it an unexpected savory depth. Order it to understand Limantour's philosophy of blending cuisine and cocktails.
#2Score 92/100
Lenca
BrujasRoma Norte·$$
MXN190.00
Tequila-coffee fusion with sage, lavender, and wildflowers honoring activist Berta Cáceres.
Tip: This drink tells a story - ask your bartender about Berta Cáceres and why she's honored. Each drink on their menu celebrates a powerful woman.
#3Score 88/100
Old George Sour
Baltra BarCondesa·$$
MXN165.00
Tequila with cucumber, cardamom, and fresh citrus in a balanced sour format.
Tip: The cardamom adds an unexpected spice that builds throughout the drink - sip slowly to appreciate the evolution.
#4Score 87/100
Cempasúchil Smoke
Xaman BarJuárez·$$
MXN185.00
Tequila cocktail infused with marigold (cempasúchil) and aromatic smoke.
Tip: The presentation is striking - copal smoke billows when served. Smell it before tasting to get the full sensory experience.
#5Score 86/100
Xoconostle Elixir
Xaman BarJuárez·$$
MXN190.00
Cocktail featuring xoconostle (sour prickly pear) with tequila and indigenous herbs.
Tip: This tastes nothing like standard cocktails - the sour prickly pear gives it an intense, lemony acidity that's memorable.