The biggest city of the world is also known for the most amazing cuisine, the combination of regional and experimental cuisine is making a strong statement in Latin American gastronomy. With michelin star restaurants such as Pujol to small cafes like Taller 42, there are plenty of choices for everyone, but we want to give you 10 options that we believe will give you a taste of the huge culinary offer's that Mexico City has..
So, here is our list of 12 Cool Restaurants to Visit on your next visit to Mexico City:
1) Guzina Oaxaca, combining the homemade flavor of Oaxaca's gastronomy with the experimental cuisine of Chef Alejandro Ruiz. Fresh and organic products are the base of his creation. Mezcal and traditional coffee are also a must to try. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with hand painted walls, original plants and wood elements, all combing to make a tasteful place to be.
2) Lunch in the garden? Azul Historico, a wonderful and tasteful garden in the heart of the city, offering tradicional Mexican food with a touch of elegance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with a great variety from all regions of Mexico. The old building will transport you to the glamour of the classic Mexican style and the aromas around the garden will make you feel loved.
3) Yuban, is experimenting with Zapoteca's Cuisine, an area very rich in flavors from the center of the country. Natural and organic ingredients make this restaurant a must to visit. The ambience is cozy and traditional and the aroma of such wonderful will make you eat more. In the Zapoteca cuisine, dishes are related to ceremonial acts and health rituals, so don't expect less than great food, combining fresh and unique flavors.
4) The Bar Alipus Endemico offers a selection of Mezcal, a traditional type of drink similar to Tequila, produced with a more rustic process. This small bar offers some tapas, ceviches and a cozy ambience full of Mexican colors and local vibes. We are sure you are going to enjoy it..
5) Bar Tomate, a fresh and pleasant environment, inviting guests to stay and enjoy the place and its food, the menu comprises dishes from various restaurants from the Group in Spain, and the local staff provides the hospitality usually displayed by Mexicans. And all this in an environment where decoration also plays an important roll and allows for a unique experience in Mexico City.
6) Cafe Tacuba, one of the most emblematic and historical cafes in Mexico offers you an authentic Mexican experience full of cultural glamour and unique flavors. A daily choice for locals, Cafe Tacuba is a meeting place of politicians, artists and intellectuals looking for a good coffee and long conversation . The walls are decorated with beautiful paintings and the traditional ornaments from 1920's. You can enjoy fabulous breakfast, busy lunches and succulents dinners. Please try one of the specialities Beef tongue Viscaine style or with vinegar Viscaína, also the Tacuba tacos and the Pambacitos.
7) A more elegant option is Rosetta, with a menu based around seasonal Mexican products, and a dining area that spreads through several rooms in an old mansion house in the city’s Roma district, this elegant restaurant offers a warmth ambience of hospitality that contributes to a life-affirming dining experience. The menu includes Italian influences (most obviously in its home-made pasta section), but is fundamentally Mexican at heart, with dishes such as sea snails with nasturtium leaves; quail, cereals, alfalfa and smoked milk, or a dessert of roasted figs, orange and hoja santa ice cream. If you are looking for a romantic dinner full of details and ambience, this is the place for you. The best of this restaurant is definitely the pastry so leave space to more.
8) If you are looking for the real deal, Mercado del Carmen, an everyday modern market right at the heart of the San Angel district, is waiting for you. Beautify decorated with indoor and open air spaces that attracts big crowds because of the great variety of food and drinks offers. From Dim Sum to hamburgers to tacos or deli gourmet options, this food market have it all. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, you will enjoy a gastronomic collective effort to put together great food for you.
9) Restaurant Maximo Bistro, passionate for the local gastronomy, this restaurant offers a simple menu full of delicious fresh products from local markets, offering menu that changes according to the seasonality of the main ingredients. You can enjoy a Menu of the Day that will include all types of products, All the decor is locally produced, helping to create an great and fresh ambience in this beautiful restaurant.
10) If you are looking for Fish options, De Mar A Mar restaurant is for you. The Menu is designed by rising star Chef Eduardo Garcia, who has included ceviches and Tostadas (baked or fried tortillas) combined with fresh ingredients that will make you feel the vibes of a Mexican beach. In a casual ambience, this small restaurant full of wood panels and blue walls creates the perfect to enjoy a friends reunion, casual lunch or Saturday dinner. Try the dessert cart that is just a piece of heaven.
11) We all love small and cozy Snack Bars, and L'Encanto de Lola is doing it for us. This beautiful and totally Mexican enchanting place offers a simple menu full of goodies. The famous "Tortas" a big and round sandwich full of fresh products is the main attraction, there is a full menu with lot of options, also desserts, coffee and Milkshakes make this place a perfect afternoon snack option. San Angel is a beautiful and colonial area of Mexico, maybe far away from center but you should take a taxi and enjoy this little southern secret.
This is just an small list, we will come back with more Cool thing to do in the beautiful Mexico City. Keep Tuned !!!
Created by Dayiana Oballos
Photos from Restaurants websites.
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