Handshakes all around for Handshake! I was determined to get a reservation for this bar considering…read moreit's one of the best bars in North America that I even put a reminder on my phone when reservations were released. Honestly, I couldn't find the place at all. In fact I had to call my friend to see where it was. It's hidden inside a hotel and there's construction going around so it was definitely hard to find and walk through especially with heels on. Luckily we had a reservation because there were plenty of people waiting for seating! The man directed us downstairs to the actual speakeasy. What a super cool neat spot! It was quite dim, but we of course got the best seat in the house because of our party size. The music was top 40 which was an interesting touch considering the ambience of this place, but I wasn't complaining. Onto the drinks. I got the infamous - Peanut Butter & Jelly 100000/5 - I honestly think this is the drink that put them on the charts! The different flavors coming together within the drink and the little sandwich. The 'peanut butter & jelly' sandwich cookie was made from white chocolate and jam. I was honestly thoroughly impressed. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't think it was going to be THIS good! Cookies n cream 5/5 - I'd still give this a 5/5 because it was also a great cocktail, but not as great as the peanut butter & jelly. I love that a lot of the bars have a little sweet treat to 'chase' the cocktail with. It definitely helps to add the uniqueness of the cocktails you're sipping on!

We stood in line for hours to finally get into Handshake Speakeasy because of all the hype…read moresurrounding it. Honestly, while it was nice to experience it once and see what everyone talks about, I personally felt it was overrated. I've definitely been to better speakeasies. The atmosphere was extremely loud, the service was average at best, and the drinks were just okay. Some of them looked interesting and creative, but overall they were very alcohol forward and not particularly balanced or memorable to me. Would I go again? Probably not. It was more of a one-and-done experience. That being said, if you're curious because of the reputation and rankings, it may still be worth trying once to experience it for yourself. For me personally, though, it just wasn't anything special compared to other cocktail bars I've visited.

Cool vibes the old books give the place character. We had a few beers, some shots and mixed drinks…read more The drinks were good. They had a few TVs with some sports on which is why we chose this place. Service was friendly, and quick to take your initial order but after that it was kinda hard to order a second or third drink you really had to flag them down. We came back on a second visit and they were out of some of the beers we ordered the previous visit. On the plus side the beers were ice cold. Much colder than out of the refrigerator which made it so easy to drink.

Stopped in here for a brief pre-dinner drink. The ambiance is really nice and the service is…read morefriendly. The bar area is stunning with plenty of seating. There was no live music when I was there but I did see a stage presumably for that purpose. Prices are decent, domestic beers in the $60-70 pesos range. Lots of tapas on the menu as well but I didn't partake in any food. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. They take Apple Pay which is a nice convenience (I lost my card). They were very accommodating about this. English-friendly too if it matters. I heard lots of English being spoken among the patrons and the staff was all fluent.

Went on a business trip with a very large group. The ambiance was sleek and fun. There is a large…read moreenclosed room, a bar, a decent sized dining room with tables (some have couches). Bathrooms are upstairs - there was a young man up there which was awkward as he pumped soap onto my hands and opened the bathroom door for me. This place was slow on service. The music is extremely loud, to the point of screaming across the table to be heard. Mariachis came and didn't help at all. The food was ok. I had a salad, steak arrachera and flan. The salad was blah, the arrachera was ok (I've had better), and the flan was delicious. They allow smoking in the facility. Be aware.

Thoroughly enjoyed this establishment! Great food, reasonable prices, and great atmosphere. I had…read morethe carne tacos with queso and chorizo, both excellent choices. Lots of food, great service, perfect ambiance.

We showed up here without reservations and our group of 4 was able to secure a table outside for…read moredinner. To share, we got the tomato burrata toast, short rib ravioli, cacio y pepe pasta and what they're known for - the chicken Parmesan. Our server was very kind and attentive. The tomatoes in the appetizer tasted so fresh, and the bread was very flavorful! I thought both of the pasta dishes were flavorful but al dente, could've used 1-2 minutes more cook time. The short rib was delicious though. The chicken parm was the star of the meal; it came out on a platter and the server slowly poured sauce all over it. I still don't understand if this was one piece of chicken - it was huge! Literally more than a foot wide. The four of us couldn't even finish it and we had to take leftovers home. Not the best Italian American I've had but everything was overall very solid!

The octopus (pulpo de la Parilla) was excellent! Nice atmosphere; good place for a business…read morediscussion over lunch.

Great food, great room service! 24 hour open restaurant downstairs! It's kind of a drive to…read moreeverything but the free breakfast makes up for the Ubers.

Made a reservation here on a Friday night. It was busy so I'd say definitely make a reservation if…read moreyou plan on coming. The service was very quick and our server spoke English, which was very helpful. There was indoor and outdoor seating. We sat indoors and had happy that it wasn't too loud. The drinks were good and there were a good amount of options. I would come back here.

On our most recent trip to CDMX, our hotel had recommended going to Baltra for cocktails, not to…read moremention they are noted as a favorite on a variety of lists and considered one of the best bars in the world! So needless to say we had high expectations. The space itself is very cute offering a small bar, some indoor seating as well as some nice patio and outdoor seating. Overall it's not large, but it has a cozy vibe. We didn't have a reservation, though they are encouraged, but we went shortly after the opened and were able to be sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and happy to offer rec's. The menu is so fun, but primarily in Spanish. Some of their most popular cocktails have some fun doodles and imagery to go wuth them and we really enjoyed perusing the menu. We both started with the Ultima Duda or Last Doubt, which is their spin on an espresso martini that is mezcal based. Presentation was very fun and the cocktail was lovely. For my second round I went something a bit fresher and opted for the Sumi, which was gin based and had a lovely egg white foam, my favorite. Overall, the vibes were good, cocktails were solid, prices reasonable and service was good. Neither cocktails blew me away, but it was a very fun visit if you happen to be able to get a table or opted for a post dinner nightcap.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my family, a table of 6. To start off we all ordered a…read morecocktail and all of drinks didn't taste at all like it had alcohol. I got the ceviche which was good but everyone else said their food just lacked flavor. Service was good but the bill was surprisingly very high and not worth it at all. Theres a lot of other great places in Polanco to try and don't recommend you waste your time on this one, although it is a very nice looking place.

Ambiance is beautiful at night. Excellent mezcal drinks. Really good food. And pretty decent…read moreservice as a tourist. Got the ceviche, grilled oysters, and marrow sopes. Would recommend!