Polanco's see-and-be-seen taco spot. No res, 20-30min wait, free beer while you stand.
EnoPolancoAdd
Catch of the day
Torta de higos (fig)
Pastries with coffee
Olvera's casual all-day cafe. Weekday for calmer service.
Kai Sushi BarPolancoAdd
5-course omakase (the reason to go)
Toro nigiri with caviar
Eel with foie gras
Tiny 16-seat counter, itamae Roberto Sasaki. Reserve well ahead.
Jules BasementPolancoAdd
The Kilt (Hendrick's, Drambuie, rose)
Mezcal negroni
Hidden basement speakeasy, door behind the freezer. Live jazz Tuesdays. Reserve.
Modern Mexican & Fine Dining
La Once MilRoma Norte
Wagyu A4 taco (the flex, ~$335)
Ribeye en costra (cheese crust, melts)
Trompo picaña taco + salsa negra
Spicy tuna tostada; tres leches to finish
1 Michelin. Wait 30-60min, go early or sit at the counter.
ContramarRoma Norte
Pescado a la talla (half green / half red adobo, whole fish)
Tuna tostadas (started the whole craze)
Lunch is the loud, festive scene. Reserve ahead.
Maximo BistrotRoma Norte
Daily tasting menu (Lalo Garcia's market run)
Abalone tostada
Onion with comte cruffin; asparagus hollandaise
1 Michelin. Book ahead.
QuintonilPolanco
Charred avocado tartare with escamoles
Smoked baby corn, chicatana-ant mayo
Creme fraiche sorbet, Melipona honey & caviar
Personal verdict: roughly 4× Máximo's price and half as good. BEEN; do not recommend as a Máximo alternative.
PujolPolancoAdd
Mole madre / mole nuevo (the icon)
Baby corn, coffee mayo, chile costeno
Taco omakase bar (soft-shell crab, wagyu memela)
2 Michelin. Hardest res in the city; try the taco bar for walk-ups.
Dulce PatriaPolancoAdd
Chiles en nogada (in season Jul-Sep)
Maria va a la floreria (the dessert)
Huauzontle tart, pasilla-cinnamon
STATUS UNVERIFIED (2026-07-10): Google flags it permanently closed while IG @dulcepatriamx posted 2026-07-09 and the official site is live. Call 55 3300 3999 before targeting.
Rosetta (restaurant)Roma NorteAdd
Corn tamale, celeriac, white mole
Lechon with pink mole, hibiscus, hoja santa
Cabbage tacos, pistachio puree
Elena Reygadas, 1 Michelin. The sit-down spot vs your bakery pin.
EmRoma NorteAdd
Escamole croquettes, serrano
Grilled corvina, spinach, garlic foam
Mamey dessert trio
Lucho Martinez, 1 Michelin Mexican-Japanese. Date night.
Masala y MaizJuarezAdd
Suadero or potato samosas, pepitas
Veracruz prawns, vanilla butter
Chocolate tamal, avocado mousse
1 Michelin African-Indian-Mexican. Easier res, great value.
Sud 777San AngelAdd
Crispy corn infladita, octopus, green mole
Suckling pig, build-your-own tacos
Soft-shell crab, surf-and-turf mayo
1 Michelin garden-to-table. A touch more relaxed than Pujol/Quintonil.
Birthplace of CDMX's craft-cocktail scene. Weeknights calmer.
RayoRoma NorteAdd
Pepe el Toro (whiskey, Nixta corn liqueur)
Soldado Medina (tequila, cactus sorbet)
Regional mezcal flight
Top-5 North America's 50 Best, surrealist mansion.
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Toledo RooftopRoma
Grilled octopus (the standout)
Salmon risotto
Sunset & Sunday-brunch spot, rotating guest chef. Reserve for golden hour.
Bizarro CafeRoma
Margarita clasica
Oaxacan hot chocolate; ham-cheese torta
More bar than food. Go for the vibe and live music at night.
LilouPolanco
Crepe Lilou (the signature)
Tuna tostadas
Ribeye with frites; short rib in Cabernet
Brunch inside the InterContinental. Go earlier in the day.
Your live Mexico list — reconciled 2026-07-24
El Remolkito del Sirloin RomaRomaMaps
Sirloin tacos from the trompo
Cuerno de sirloin
The sirloin trompo is the reason to go; start with tacos before ordering anything larger.
El Remolkito del Sirloin PolancoPolancoMaps
Sirloin tacos from the trompo
Cuerno de sirloin
Same sirloin-first playbook as Roma; a quick, casual Polanco stop.
Santo Hand Roll BarRoma NorteMaps
Santo tiradito
Santo hand roll; ebi tempura
Coconut mochi
Sit at the counter and eat each hand roll immediately while the nori is crisp.
HANK’S Pizza ChozaRoma NorteMaps
Pepperoni slice with hot honey
Marinara slice
Excellent New York–style pizza and an easy stop with kids; beer for the adults.
Marsala & TuliaPolancoMaps
Fresh pasta special
Chef's seasonal starter
Tiramisu
Small Italian option on Anatole France; ask which pasta is being made best that day.
ThalamusRoma NorteMaps
Bartender's simplest house cocktail
DJ night or event programming
New nightlife pin with limited review history; go for the event, not as a dinner destination.
Mendl DelicatessenHipódromoMaps
Smoked-salmon bagel
Pastrami sandwich
Babka or pastry
Jewish-style deli with natural wine; strong breakfast or lunch move.
Tacos CharlyDel ValleMaps
Suadero
Lengua or pastor
Chile de árbol oil salsa
Suadero is the star. Let the taquero dress the tacos, then add salsa carefully.
Fonda MargaritaTlacoquemécatlMaps
Frijoles negros con huevo
Bistec en pasilla
Whatever guisado is selling fastest
Breakfast institution: arrive early because the daily dishes sell out.
Madre cocina mexicanaCoyoacán MarketMaps
Chilaquiles rellenos
A market-style torta
Panqué de elote
Inside Mercado Coyoacán; the stuffed chilaquiles are the distinctive order.
Bar LiebreRoma NorteMaps
Seasonal bartender's cocktail
Whatever the current food pop-up is serving
Friend's-apartment energy and rotating kitchen pop-ups; check the night's programming.
RumorHipódromoMaps
Espresso or filter coffee
Daily pastry
A coffee stop on Sonora rather than a destination meal.
PistiloRoma NorteMaps
Flavor-driven house cocktail
Bartender's seasonal or off-menu pour
Cocktail, art and music bar; ask what best reflects the current menu.
BUCRA COFFEEPolancoMaps
Chilaquiles verdes
Pecan tart
Espresso drink
Useful for breakfast or a coffee-and-dessert break on Horacio.
Maggie’sRoma NorteMaps
House specialty of the day
Seasonal side or starter
Saved-list pin with thin independent menu coverage; ask the room what is moving fastest.
Tacos MonterregiosHipódromo CondesaMaps
Beef barbacoa
Machacado con huevo
Asado de puerco if the table wants pork
Northern-style breakfast tacos; the beef barbacoa is the safest first order.
L'Entrecote - Le Relais de VenisePolancoMaps
Walnut salad
Entrecôte, secret sauce and two rounds of fries
Crème brûlée
There is essentially one savory menu. Tell them your steak temperature and enjoy the refill.
Qūentin CaféHipódromoMaps
Single-origin pour-over
Espresso
Daily pastry
Exact saved branch is Amsterdam 67a; choose pour-over when there is a bean you have not tried.
Tierra GaratPolanco / GranadaMaps
Mexican cacao drink
Café de olla or espresso
Pastry
Exact saved branch is on Ejército Nacional; the Mexican cacao drinks distinguish it.
Casa D'AmicoPolancoMaps
Signature shrimp, calamari and guajillo pasta
Pizza del chef
Tiramisu
The signature pasta's red pepper, guajillo and orange profile is the distinctive order.
AndareCondesaMaps
Fresh fettuccine with vodka sauce
Mac-and-cheese sauce with mushrooms
House crushed red pepper
Build-your-own fresh-pasta counter; good casual option when everyone wants a different sauce.
CafelitoRoma NorteMaps
Chocolate-custard croissant
Café de olla
Chiapas hot chocolate
Mexican specialty coffee and artisanal chocolate; pair one drink with the croissant.
La Flauta Rio AmurCuauhtémocMaps
Chicken flauta
Barbacoa flauta
Consomé
Quick, straightforward flauta stop; begin with one of each filling before doubling down.
SAN さん MatchaPolancoMaps
Ceremonial matcha latte
Matcha soft serve or seasonal dessert
Exact saved pin is Isaac Newton 36; ask for less sweet if you want the matcha to lead.
Yamasan Ramen HouseCondesaMaps
House tonkotsu ramen
Pozole ramen
Gyoza to share
The pozole-ramen crossover is the fun order; get a classic bowl too for comparison.
García MaderoCondesaMaps
Almond-topped concha
Pain au chocolat
Honey or cranberry chapata
Open 24 hours; useful for an early breakfast or very late bakery stop.
Deigo RamenJuárezMaps
Tonkotsu ramen
Gyoza
Chashu rice bowl
Exact saved branch is Hamburgo 70; start with the house pork-broth bowl.
Café La PagodaCentro HistóricoMaps
Chilaquiles with steak or chicken
Oaxacan tamal
Frijoles de olla
Old-school, 24-hour Centro diner; especially useful after a late night.
El Rey del SuaderoPolancoMaps
Suadero taco
Creación del Rey: pita stuffed with suadero
Volcán de tripa
Order the classic suadero first, then the pita-style house creation.
Tacos Juan PolancoPolanquito · Oscar Wilde 9GMaps
Suadero
Campechano
Bistec
Ace means the Polanquito branch by Parque Lincoln: amazing location and ambiance in the family's favorite walking-and-hangout zone. Orinoco's tacos are slightly better, but Juan is the much better choice here. Do not route this card to the separate Masaryk branch.
Cafe El JarochoCoyoacánMaps
Café de olla
Café con leche
Panqué de elote
Coyoacán institution; take the coffee to go and walk the neighborhood.
BUNA CondesaHipódromoMaps
Single-origin pour-over
Mexican cacao drink
Daily pastry
Exact saved branch is Amsterdam 285; ask what bean is tasting best on filter.
BunaPolanco / GranadaMaps
Single-origin espresso
Seasonal cacao drink
Distinct saved pin from BUNA Condesa and apparently very new; confirm hours before crossing town.
CUMBÉ Coffee RoastersRoma NorteMaps
Roaster's recommended pour-over
Espresso tonic
Daily pastry
Coffee-first stop on Monterrey; ask which origin is freshest off roast.
Vulevú BakeryRoma NorteMaps
Best laminated pastry in the case
Seasonal savory pastry
Espresso
Choose by what has just come out rather than committing to a fixed order.
Lázaro FocacceriaRoma NorteMaps
Mortadella-pistachio focaccia
Seasonal vegetable and stracciatella focaccia
Share one meat and one vegetable sandwich; exact saved shop is Sinaloa 74.
Testarudo CaféJuárezMaps
Espresso
Filter coffee
Fresh pastry
A specialty-coffee break on Nápoles; let the barista steer the bean choice.
Los Machetes de AmparitoGuerreroMaps
Giant machete with huitlacoche and cheese
Bistec or tinga machete
Portions are enormous: one savory machete can feed multiple people.
DepartamentoRoma NorteMaps
Cold beer or mezcal highball
Simple bar bites
Live-music or DJ schedule
Go for the apartment-party atmosphere and terrace, not a serious dinner.
Café DramaPolancoMaps
Simple highball
Bottle service only if that is the night's plan
Nightclub, not a food destination. Google rating is weak; verify the current scene before prioritizing it.
TandoorAnzuresMaps
Chicken tikka or butter chicken
Dal makhani
Garlic naan
Reliable classic North Indian spread; order one curry, one dal and bread for the table.
Cantina La 20 | Andrés Bello PolancoPolancoAdd
Sopes de tuétano
Tostadas de atún and fideo seco
Rib-eye tacos with marrow
Boozy modern cantina with live trios and 300+ tequilas. Best for a lively adults-only group night, not a quiet food-first dinner.
Disco Café & BarHipódromo CondesaAdd
Smash burger with onion rings
Steak sandwich
Traditional margarita
French toast with blueberries for daytime
Ace: cool vibes and pretty good food; the breakfast burrito and unusual corn pancake are the standouts. Park-facing café, running shop and hi-fi vinyl hangout—not a dance club.
Parole PolancoPolancoAdd
Beef carpaccio with fresh truffle
Spicy vodka rigatoni
Pappardelle with 12-hour Wagyu ragù
Lamb ossobuco for the table
Go for the live tenor, violin and party-room energy as much as the Italian food. Wine move: Alión at MX$5,205; ask which vintage they are pouring before committing.
Rosa Negra PolancoPolancoMonday
Pulpo picante — Spicy grilled octopus
Cazuela de asado de tira — 12-hour braised short rib casserole
Tuétanos rostizados — Roasted bone marrow
The reliable polished Monday dinner-party: resident DJ and live bongos every night, open until 2am. Pick it for the scene, not because the cooking will beat Máximo.
San Luis ClubRoma NorteMonday
Arrive after 10:30pm
Ask for a table around the central dance floor
Keep the drinks simple and let the live orchestra be the event
The strongest true Monday-night move: old-school live salsa, merengue and cumbia with social dancing until 4am. This is a real dance hall, not a polished supper club.
Casa TurrentPolancoAdd
Casa Turrent 1973 Robusto for creamy brown-sugar and light-pepper notes
1880 Doble Maduro Short Robusto for a fuller coffee, earth, cedar and chocolate smoke
Pair with espresso or aged rum if available
Best close-to-home cigar stop and the Mexican-tobacco pick. Ask the staff to seat you in the currently permitted designated smoking area.
Cigar PointRoma NorteAdd
Ask for the best-conditioned current Cuban or New World robusto
Pair it with aged rum, whisky or espresso
Eat downstairs at Mercado Roma before or after
Best proper lounge-and-bar session: humidor, full bar and patio on Mercado Roma's second floor. Confirm the designated smoking area when seated.
Barra LupeRoma NorteAdd
Tlayuda for the table
Mezcal and hoja-santa cocktail
Bring or select a cigar for the designated outdoor smoking area
Best mixed-group compromise when some want dinner and others want a cigar. More lively restaurant than serious humidor lounge.
Skipped: The Gangster diner has essentially no food reputation online, so no rec.