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If you are in this iconic neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc district and don’t know where to eat, this list will become your best friend. Prepare your palate because here we tell you which are the best restaurants in the San Rafael of CDMX. Take note.
1. Rare children
With an irreverent (and somewhat strange) menu, you will be greeted with Rare Children. It is a restaurant that presents a changing and experimental menu. The dishes seek to combine oriental flavors with recipes from mexican food y garnachera.
Ñokis, corn risotto, fonda milanesa, huitlacoche gyozas and mushroom aguachile are just some of the delicacies that will surprise you. The fried chicken burger with garlic mayonnaise and honey soy mayonnaise is one of the recipes on the fixed menu.
📍Miguel E. Schultz 146, local 2, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 22:00.
2. Overeal Café
If you are looking for coffee shops in the San Rafael, you will like to know Overeal. Here they will conquer you with a varied menu of coffee and tea. Drinks are complemented with pastries or some savory options such as muffins or lasagna. It should be noted that most of the dishes and desserts are vegans.
But, in addition to having a nice cup of coffee, in Overeal you will be able to buy some clothes. And is that here is a bazaar with vintage pieces that go perfect with the design of the place. They also organize “projection nights” and “drinks and pottery nights”. For the next editions, visit their instagram account.
📍Joaquin Velázquez de León 126, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 20:30 and Sunday 9:00 to 19:00.
3. Benigna Coffee and Wine
For brunching lunch, dinner or even pour wine. Benigna is one of the restaurants in the San Rafael that we like the most, as it has everything for all tastes; from toast and sandwiches to scrambled eggs (available only on weekends).
Diners and neighbors enjoy visiting Benigna for after-dinner drinks, which are accompanied by tapas and wines. It should be noted that they have Mexican, French and even Argentinean labels. Also, there are Mexican and Spanish vermouths, as well as a house label – you’ll love it!
📍Manuel María Contreras 35, local 1, San Rafel, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Wednesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
4. Masaale
One of the infallible places to eat delicious food in Colonia San Rafael is Masaale. This restaurant presents a bistro concept of fusion cuisine. On the menu you will find pastas, sandwiches, hamburgers salads and more.
It is worth mentioning that the recipes have a select choice of spices, which makes each dish unique. You should know that Masaale’s kitchen is open, so you will have a special approach to what you put in your mouth.
alfonso Herrera 122, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 13:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 14:30 to 20:00.
5. Natsukashii
Inside the La Privada Roja hotel complex, you will find Natsukashii. It is a restaurant where the speciality is the sushi and the ramen. Under the direction of chef Maurizio G. Soto, this place will conquer you with dishes of oriental gastronomy.
Prepare your belly because here you will eat rolls, gyozas, nigiris, udon, sashimi and various ramen recipes. It should be noted that Natsukashii will transport you to the Asian continent not only with its flavor, but also with the design of the restaurant.
📍La privada roja at Serapio Rendon 63, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 19:00.
6. Chicago Bernies
If you feel like monchosa food do not hesitate to visit Chicago Bernies. Here they prepare delicious hamburgers and Chicago-style sandwiches: large proportions, lots of cheese and good taste.
Here they specialize in smashed burgers, although you can’t miss the beef sandwiches. We recommend you go with a lot (but a lot of hunger), because you won’t want to miss 420. It is a burger with 6 meats and 6 cheeses to choose from, it’s crazy!
If you want to enjoy this tasty treat at home, you should know that they are available in delivery platforms or Bernie’s Bike Brigadedeliveries . For more information, go to Instagram.
📍Ignacio Manuel Altamirano 86, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Sunday to Thursday from 13:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday from 13:00 to 23:00.
7. Holy Dog
still looking for restaurants in San Rafael to eat really good food? Stop searching and start looking for Holy Dog yes, one of the masters in preparing hot dogs in CDMX. Please note that it is a dark kitchen located inside Fonda Doña Monchis.
In this place, you will also enjoy guacamole, cheese fingers, banderillas and salads for those who take care of their figure. Plus, we love that you can build your hot dog the way you want it, with toppings and sausages that are out of this world!
joaquín Velázquez de León 58, local c, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 22:00. Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.
8. Fruzz and Brew
If you’re in the mood for good-naturedness and visiting a cool place, then be sure to go to Fuzz and Brew. It is a cafeteria where you can enjoy hot or cold drinks accompanied by a good sandwich or a sweet bread. Please note that the menu is constantly changing.
But, not only the palate is pampered, but also the ear. And it just so happens that this site is one of the best places to listen to vinyl in CDMX it has a large collection of acetates and unusual genres. The music is accompanied by a fun design that alludes to pop culture.
alfonso Herrera 68, local 1, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 22:00.
9. Indomitable Burgers
One of our favorite restaurants in the San Rafael is Indomitable Burgers. This hamburger restaurant has a menu of non-traditional recipes. Burgers with whiskey jam, suadero burgers and even one in honor of the fried chicken motomami.
The atmosphere of the place is punky and a little under, so in addition to eating delicious food, you will listen to an exceptional musical selection. Diners have made Indómita the perfect meeting point to enjoy a good meal artisanal chela or even to get to know new art exhibitions emerging.
📍Miguel E. Schultz 7b, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00. Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00.
10. La Chalupería
This antojería could not be left off the list. La Chalupería is a small place that guarantees a delicious meal. Traditional dishes from Puebla are served here. Specifically from the municipalities of Zacatlán and Huauchinango, so most of the inputs come from these regions.
Of course, the stars of the menu are the chalupas, although you’ll also love the potato mejorales or the tlacoyos de alverjón. Save room and be sure to try the torta del cielo, a dessert with pink cheese, egg and rice pudding that will take you to the clouds.
📍Miguel E. Schultz 8, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Thursdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 22:00. Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
11. Carisma Lonchería
If you are in search of good places to breakfast or assemble the brunch in CDMX then the recommendation is Carisma Lonchería. It is a relaxed and picturesque place that serves dishes that will not fail your palate.
In this place of law the cafecito is armed, but they will also pamper you with chilaquiles eggs in sauce, muffins, waffles, sandwiches, synchronized and more. We Encanto that there are micheladas from early in the morning.
📍Miguel E. Schultz 19, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00. Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00.
12. The Chilanguense
do you feel like seafood? Then be sure to try El Chilanguense, a Sinaloa-style seafood restaurant. On the menu you will find versatility of Camarón, clams, tostadas, tacos, broths, cocktails and a long etcetera.
Among the specialties is the molcajete chilanguense with Camarón, octopus, callo de hacha and a special sauce. Be sure to try the charcoal-grilled octopus and the zarandeado steak. Undoubtedly, one of our restaurants raises the dead favorites in the San Rafael.
📍Circuito Interior Melchor Ocampo 154, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00.
13. L’ÓSTIA
If you’re in the mood for Spanish food, then you’ll love to visit L’ÓSTIA. It is a restaurant located inside the hotel complex La privada roja. At any time of the day this place will conquer you with classic dishes such as Serrano ham croquettes, Spanish omelette, Galician octopus and much more.
At any time of the day you will enjoy a rich menu. Yes, in this restaurant they also have breakfast with a touch of warmth where, in addition to Spanish dishes, there is a variety of chilaquiles and even French recipes such as Eggs Benedict. Enjoy!
📍Serapio Rendon 61, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (breakfast until 1:00 p.m.).