THE BEST Restaurants in Mexico City

From street food to fine dining — discover the best restaurants in Mexico City with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍽️ Restaurants in Mexico City

  • Pujol — A globally acclaimed restaurant reinventing Mexican fine dining and mole.
  • Quintonil — A contemporary kitchen celebrating native herbs, seeds, and Mexican ingredients.
  • El Huequito — A beloved downtown taqueria famous for tacos al pastor since 1970.
  • Los Danzantes — A Coyoacan favorite serving Oaxacan moles, mezcal, and seasonal plates.
  • Contramar — A lively seafood restaurant known for tuna tostadas and grilled fish.
  • Rosetta — An elegant Roma restaurant blending Italian technique with Mexican produce.
  • Nicos — A family-run spot preserving traditional Mexican recipes and warm hospitality.
  • Sud 777 — A tasting-menu destination in the south exploring regional Mexican flavors.
  • Biko — A sleek restaurant merging Basque and Mexican ingredients in creative menus.
  • Merotoro — A Baja-California inspired kitchen with seafood, wines, and wood-fired dishes.
  • Taqueria Orinoco — A hip taqueria drawing long lines for norteño-style tacos and brisket.
  • El Cardenal — A classic downtown eatery serving breakfast tamales, hot chocolate, and stews.
  • Cafe de Tacuba — A historic cantina-style restaurant with tiled walls and classic Mexican dishes.
  • La Casa de Tono — A casual chain famous for pozole, quesadillas, and comfort antojitos.
  • Azul Historico — A courtyard restaurant in the historic center with refined regional cooking.
  • Dulce Patria — A contemporary spot reinterpreting Mexican sweets and patriotic dishes.
  • Maximo Bistrot — A farm-to-table bistro with French training and local market ingredients.
  • Limosneros — A stylish Old- dining room with updated classics and mezcal pairings.
  • Hija de Sanchez — A taqueria by a celebrated chef serving seasonal Mexican street snacks.
  • El Moro Churros — An iconic churrería serving sugar-dusted churros with thick hot chocolate.

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