Our city is characterized for having a great gastronomic offer. That is why, here is a list of places that exalt the cuisine of Mexico. Arma ruta and get to know these Mexican restaurants in CDMX, they will fascinate you!
1. La Poblanita de Tacubaya
If you are in the mood for Puebla food, then be sure to try the delicacies at La Poblanita, a restaurant where the star of the menu is mole; red or Verde is a delight.
They also offer other traditional dishes: rice, chicken broth, enchiladas, enfrijoladas, beans and taquitos. They also have a meat section with: arrachera, pork ribs, chicken and even jerky, so don’t miss out on the classic chalupas!
📍Gov. Antonio Diez de Bonilla 20, San Miguel Chapultepec I Section, Miguel Hidalgo.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 17:30.
2. Los Picositos
are you craving recipes from southern Mexico? Then the winning option will be Los Picositos. It is a restaurant of yucatecan food where the specialty is cochinita pibil; in taco or torta it is a delicacy that will delight you.
The menu also features lime soup, turkey tacos, panuchos, relleno negro, crema de chaya, salbutes, frijol con puerco and other dishes that will make you travel to the Peninsula.
los Postes 99, Santa Fe IMSS, Álvaro Obregón.
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00.
3. The Moctezuma plume
The guerrero neighborhood is characterized by its varied gastronomic offer, which ranges from canteen food even garnachas. El Penacho de Moctezuma is one of the must-try places to enjoy Mexican food in CDMX.
This is a Mexican restaurant with a long tradition in Mexico City. Here, in addition to drinks, you will eat delicious classic dishes; the specialty is the meat cuts: arrachera, chamorro, parrilladas and the favorite sábana de res.
📍 Eje 1 142, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 13:00 to 22:00.
4. El Compita
Now let’s travel to the northwest of the country, the flavors of Tijuana in the heart of the CDMX! El Compita is a birriería that has become a favorite. It currently has 2 branches in the Roma neighborhood.
But why is it so acclaimed? Simple, she’s a master at making Tijuana-style birria! In addition to consommé and quesabirrias, you’ll find tacos and the famous “mulitas” with meat, cheese and lots of guacamole.
📍Medellín 242, Roma Sur, Cuauhtémoc
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 23:00. Sunday from 14:00 to 22:00.
5. Ocean view
Among the Mexican restaurants in CDMX that we like the most is Con vista al mar. We are talking about a seafood restaurant mazatleca that presents the flavors of the Pacific. The specialty is aguachiles, although it also has a varied menu of tacos inspired by different regions of Mexico.
The place will make you feel like you’re in an authentic beachfront restaurant with tropical decor and music. What we love most about the menu? Without a doubt the Tostitos with sawfish ceviche, what a delicacy!
📍Jalapa 145-C, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00. Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00.
📍Nueva York 264, Nápoles, Benito Juárez.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00. Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00.
6. La Chalupería
From the municipalities of Huachinango and Zacatlán, in Puebla, La Chalupería conquered us. It is a small Mexican restaurant located in the San Rafael neighborhood in Mexico City. Of course, the specialty of the house is the Verde or mole chalupas.
This place seeks to preserve the gastronomy of these municipalities of Puebla, so in the menu you will also find tlacoyos, molotes, mejorales, tacos ahogados, pancita and more. Save room for dessert: a delicious rice pudding, cheese and egg torta del cielo awaits you!
📍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.
7. Fogones MX
Fogones MX could not be left out of the list of great Mexican restaurants in CDMX. It is a gastronomic experience developed by the National Center for Research and Diffusion of Mexican Cuisine, where you will learn about dishes from the 32 states of Mexico.
From Friday to Sunday it organizes tastings where Mexican cooks present 10 typical dishes from their region; each edition is from a different state. The best part is that here you can learn how to prepare some of the recipes, as well as repeat servings if you love any of the stews.
📍Escocia 58, Parque San Andrés, Coyoacán.
🕛Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 18:00. Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 18:00.
8. La Oaxaquita
looking for Oaxacan food in CDMX? You’ll love La Oaxaquita! We never tire (nor will we ever tire) of recommending this restaurant in Colonia Guerrero. The most representative dishes are prepared here, but in a smoky kitchen, which gives it a delicious and very special touch.
On the menu: tlayudas, tasajo, enmoladas, cream cheese, tejate and our favorite: entomatadas with chorizo. Keep in mind that it is a very crowded place, so we recommend you to go with time, especially on weekends.
📍Degollado 75B, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛 Wednesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 19:00.
9. Chapulín
If you’re looking for a more formal restaurant and a “haute cuisine” experience, then you’ll love Chapulin. It is a emblematic restaurant in the CDMX which seeks to share with you more about the richness of Mexican gastronomy.
In the menu you will find breakfasts you will be faced with great flavors at any time of the day, lunch and dinner. There are huaraches, enchiladas, sopes, enmoladas, ceviches, aguachiles, tacos, escamoles and an endless number of succulent dishes.
📍Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco IV Section, Miguel Hidalgo.
🕛 Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 00:00, Saturday from 8:00 to 00:00, Sunday from 8:00 to 22:00.
10. Angelopolitan
still looking for authentic Mexican restaurants in CDMX?Angelopolitano will steal your heart! Commanded by chef Gerardo Quezadas, this kitchen will delight you with typical dishes from the state of Puebla such as: arabic tacos and chalupas.
From July through October, the menu welcomes the season of chiles en nogada. Here you can choose from 11 chili recipes; from the classic to vegetarian versions with quinoa.
📍Puebla 371, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 21:00. Saturday from 13:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00.