Decided to check out one of the oldest bars and it did not disappoint. Not only was the service great but the inside was so cool. The lights inside were warm but it was still bright enough to see all of the interesting decor and structure of the bar. I started with a dirty martini and a cosmopolitan. Both fairly priced imo ($8USD). I didn't order any food but was given some chips and bean dip to snack on while sitting at the bar. I also got lucky and was able to see a mirachi band perform a few songs. When I come back to CDMX I will definitely be making a stop at Bar La Opera. read more

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Omg the ceiling! Omg the bar! Omg! So much to see! Loved this spot. Stopped in while waiting (forever) for an Uber and had their Taquitos which were really good! Also loved their beans! They have a full bar and a full food menu. I bet it's super romantic in the evening. I have no complaints. We stopped in and it was very busy but the waitstaff got us in and out flawlessly. read more

This place is gorgeous and rich in history. Supposedly the infamous bullet shot into the ceiling by Pancho Villa is still there. I didn't see it but just sitting there, you can feel the history. Like so much has happened, so much changes have occurred and yet this place still stands for us to enjoy. We already had dinner at Azul so we only had dessert and drinks here. There's no pressure to order a lot and the service was 5 stars. I absolutely would come back. The short time we were here was memorable enough but would love to have dinner here next time. One of my favorite experience in Mexico City read more

We had a great meal at Bar La Opera. The chicken fajitas and the steak milense were the standout dishes. It's very cool to see the old opera house and sit in a booth while you're eating. The waiters were very kind and helpful. read more

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Decent, but pricey compared to other restaurants in the area. You get what you pay for though because it's absolutely stunning inside. I guess it's been around forever and Pancho Villa shot his pistol at the ceiling (lol) and the hole is still there. Compared to the food, the drinks are reasonably priced (around $110-$120 for cocktails). I had one of the daily specials which was the carne enchilada. Portion of meat was a bit skimpy but to be fair they were very generous with the tortillas and complimentary bread. Service was a little lacking. At one point a waiter banged into my chair and barely acknowledged it. Again, something I'd expect to adjust accordingly given that entrees are upwards of $300 pesos. It was a cool experience once but I wouldn't go back, just so many other places to explore and this one didn't stick out to me as being exceptional for the price. read more

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I was part of a group of 20 and the service and food was excellent for our lunch. I had the best chicken molé I've ever had in my life. It was incredible. Their flan has a piece of chocolate with their name on it--such a classy touch! The flan was rich and decadent. I loved everything I ate! read more

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Service and ambiance was great we enjoyed drinks at the bar and we were serenaded by a wonderful trio

Very European feel. If you teleported me here I'd probably guess I was in Vienna. The decor is old world and beautiful. I just popped by for a few drinks and to admire the inside. Definitely worth a visit. Service was quick and attentive but not overly friendly. read more

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Food was very good. Service was good, although missed taking an order for one our party. The place is historic with a spot marked in the ceiling where Pancho Villa fired his pistol. read more

Bar La Ópera - Enchiladas verdes - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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We came here for coffee and dessert after a nice meal in Cafe de Tacuba. The ambience is excellent, with gilded gold decorative ceiling. The price is very reasonable. read more

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Overrated. Horrible service mediocre food at exorbitant prices. Went in on a nit so busy evening, ordered tortilla soup , one taco and one enchilada entree bottled water . Soup came out barely warm , told the server , the host came and microwaved it fir us, lol . Yep for those rates ,then came in entrees same barely warm , tacos were nothing spl , bland and tasteless , same with enchiladas . Bottled water it's y bit Su bottles were 40& then came the bill and the just blatantly asked for a tip , when I said 50$ for the 500$ bill he asked if I can put 50% tip, not a joke . Sense of entitlement and to demand that for less then mediocre service and food for those prices/ Never coming back read more

La Opera is a staple in Historico Centro. It's been here for decades. Close to the Palacio de Bellas Artes, it is always busy --especially on Sunday when most museums are free to Mexican nationals. We waited 20 minutes for a table, but once seated we were served promptly. I suspect most locals go here out of tradition. The interior probably hasn't changed much in the decades since it opened. The interior looks and feels like something out of the Roaring 20s. The food is nothing to write home about, so I won't. But it did feel good to honor the tradition of one of the oldest restaurants in Mexico City. read more

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It is a very beautiful, yet cozy, place. The food is very good and the service is attentive. It can get quite busy and noisy (musicians), but that is Mexico City in general. read more

Bar La Ópera - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Great service, food, ambience and lovely music. Such an enjoyable experience and we felt far away from the outside hustle and bustle as if we were transported back in time and place. Another must stop like Cafe Tacuba. read more

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I love the atmosphere of this place. It's almost like stepping back in time. I sat at the bar and we ordered just an appetizer but it was delicious and held us over til we got some tacos later. I ordered a mezcal and beer and it was priced very good. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit a piece of Mexican history and have a great drink. read more

Bar La Ópera - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

A nice restaurant down the corner. Busy on Sunday. Service is pretty slow but reasonable. Gave us tortilla chips which we didn't order, 5 pesos. I mean it's super cheap. But still. Anyway the beans are delicious! read more

Bar La Ópera - Tequila Sunrise. Mezcal. Tortilla chips. - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Bland food with no taste. Served super fast and obviously heated. A terrible experience. We left the food basically untouched.

Delicious food, fantastic service, the best restaurant in our trip to Mexico City! It was a dream to go and sit in the best seat in the house, right under Pancho Villa's historical bullet hole! The service was so amazing and the food was honestly WOW! LOVED IT! read more

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We love Mexico and really are falling in love with Mexico City. My wife found this place, as she always does, as a very unique and famous location in Central. We saddled up to the bar as usual, was greeted quickly, and had our first cocktails. The decor will take you back to the 1800's, the bar reminds me of any old western Brunswick bar you see in the western US. There was a mariachi band playing but not to distractive. The bathrooms were hidden and really kinda cool as well. All in all we had two house cocktails, a beer, a serving of bread/crackers and butter, and a plate of three huge chicken mole enchiladas with a side of beans... however considering this is a $$$ restaurant our bill with tip was $18... Another reason Mexico City kicks ass!!! read more

Bar La Ópera - dinning room - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I popped in Bar La Òpera for a quick drink after museum-ing. It was a lovely place, filled with gilded ceilings and wood and leather paneled booths. Open since 1876, this bar's claim to fame is the numerous Mexican celebrities and historical figures that ordered drinks under its roof, including Pancho Villa, who left his signature in form of a bullet hole in the ceiling (which you can still see). I sat at the bar and the service was surprisingly slow and inattentive. I ordered a drink called the Cocktail Opera, which was tequila, sweet vermouth, amaro, and seltzer. It was refreshing and just what was needed. They gave me chips and frijoles without my ordering and charged me for it. I wasn't surprised, as it said this would be the case in the menu. It is definitely a place worth checking out, if only for the gilt, the drinks, and a place of respite from the bustle of the Centro Histórico. read more

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One of the oldest bar restaurants in Mexico City near the bustling zocalo area. I went without a reservation and they were able to seat me as I was alone. They have a roaming band of musicians who go from table to table serenading the diners. The food was delicious. I had the salad and a dish from the specials menu. I was able to see the famous bullet hole in the ceiling. Whats up with Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his love for bullet holes in restaurants?? (His other haunt La cueva in Baranquilla also has a bullet hole) If youre in CDMX I recommend you go and have a drink / lunch / or dinner and just enjoy the ambience. read more

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I went here twice on my last visit- once for a quick cocktail on a Sunday and another time for dinner on a rainy Monday. The decor immediately hits you when you enter and transports you to Paris. It is beautiful, especially the ceilings. Both times I sat at the bar. The frozen Margherita was served in old fashioned champagne glasses that make you feel like you are in a 1940s black and white movie. Although the drink itself is a little sweet. On a Sunday afternoon it was a lovely crowd but it closed early. It was nearly empty on a rainy Monday. I ordered the octopus Grecian style. And it was good. The portion was nuclear . I could have made it my meal and had leftovers. But I had also ordered the chicken. I wouldn't get that again. I was warned it would take 35 min. It was good but nothing special. The menu has a nice selection of various cultures including some Mexican. read more

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Pretty good drinks, service, and a cool environment. Good spot to spend time with friends. I didn't read about the history until just now, we were just looking for a nice place to kill time befored dinner. read more

This is a great place to go for lunch if you are seeing sites in El Centro. The decor is beautiful and you can feel the history in the place. The comfortable seating and spacious layout also feel like an oasis of calm after the crowded streets of El Centro. The wait staff are old school and incredibly professional and prompt. The food isn't necessarily amazing but it's good and the tequila selection is good as well. A detail I thought was illustrative is that they serve a shot of tequila with a plate of limes and a shot of tomato juice as a chaser, in a traditional, polished way. I loved it. There is just something about the place that makes it feel spot on for a relaxing lunch in the area. I've taken several different friends there on different trips to CDMX and each one has agreed. read more

Came here as it's one of the oldest bars in CDMX. Interior is nice and old school ornate. This review is only for drinks as we didn't get any food. We were seated right away which is nice. Drinks were very normal, no specialty cocktails really and my drink seemed a bit watered down. Music seemed like it was about to start when we were leaving which would help with the atmosphere! What kind of rubbed me the wrong way is they automatically bring some chips with bean dip to your table. We didn't eat any of it and we're still charged for it. Just seems like an odd thing to do... read more

Loved our visit here! Food was delish and the atmosphere was great too. Cool old building, great live music. We ordered the pollo fajitas, fried whole snapper and the steak at fries. If you are in town this place is a must. Will be back to this restaurant if I return to Mexico City in the future. Definitely recommend. All our food was $48 usd with tip! read more

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This place is amazing and the food is delicious. We went for dinner during our visit for the Day of the Dead celebration. The service and atmosphere were great also. read more

Awesome place! Beautiful decor. Live music. Lots of fascinating history. If I lived here I'd be a regular. The food's not great, but the ambiance more than makes up for it. read more

Nice ambience and food was ok. Tried the escargot and the Huachinango Veracruzano. Beautiful decor and waiters were attentive. Food was just OK. read more

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We wanted to take a peek at this historical bar and ended up getting a couple drinks and chips and guacamole. The hostess was a bit terse but the wait service was attentive. She pointed us to a table right at the door and said it was only for drink service, no food. We spied the Pancho Villa hole in the ceiling, ohhh-ed and ahhh-ed at the classical architecture, and tried to guess who were tourists and who were native within the bar - it was difficult to tell. Our margaritas were good, though small. The guacamole was very good. It was a fun, short detour in our evening, relatively cheap, too. read more

Bar La Ópera - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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This isn't just a fancy bar. It is history. I stop here always for a tequila when in Mexico City. Opened in 1876, the place is olden day gorgeous with tin ceiling molding, a huge, ornate carved bar and whatever the wall/mirror behind is called. It has velvet drapes and chandeliers. In 1912, Pancho Villa reputedly rode in on his horse, Siete Leguas, and shot extant holes in the ceiling. Men in suits and women in evening dresses often grace the tables, ordering from a moderately expensive menu. It out-classes me and my pocketbook but the bartenders are always kind to me in my jeans and are tolerantly bemused at my pidgin Spanish. It is well worth the price of a copa on a hot or rainy afternoon to sit in the air conditioning and gawk. read more

Bar La Ópera - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

Very cool, historic spot! We only came here for drinks but enjoyed the decor and reading about the history. Drinks are very well-priced. The only thing is they gave us a few chips with refried beans, without us asking, at the bar - makes it seem complimentary. I can't even eat most refried beans since I'm vegetarian. Then on our tab we were charged for the beans. It was only 5 pesos which is almost nothing (25 cents USD), so I'm not taking away a star for it, but on principle I find the practice of giving something without even asking if you want it, and then charging for it, to be a bit disingenuous. Again, it was only 5 pesos though, so not a big deal at all. Would definitely recommend checking this place out for drinks and because it's a must for its cool history! read more

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Nice classic spot in the center of the historic district. A block or so away from El Palacio De Bellas Artes. Service was very attentive and the pricing was suburb (especially with the U.S. exchange rate 1/22/17). I would not come to Mexico City without at least stopping in for a beer or cocktail at the bar. I had a chicken soup which came with all the fixings and was legit home-style and reminded me of Mom's. 2 Negra Modelos and an order of Operations Fajitas later and I was set. All for about $15 U.S.D. read more

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We came here after having dinner elsewhere just for drinks and were able to snag two seats at the bar. The ambiance here is romantic and lively. When we were here they had a Trio (three person group) singing and playing live music table to table. The Restaurant has the decor similar to an opera house and the menu looked to appear to have both Mexican and Italian dishes. The service was very kind and professional but I made the mistake of ordering a mojito. Do not order a mojito unless you like club soda with rum and some leaves. They have a full bar so maybe stick to Mexican mezcal. Great for groups but recommend a reservation for dinner. read more

The food was decent, slightly overrated. Not bad though. The service was good & fast! Inside this restaurant there is a hole in the ceiling where Pancho Villa supposedly shot a bullet. We were adventurous and tried the escargot because everyone on Yelp said that is what they're known for and we were not disappointed. The sauce is what made these so delicious!!! The queso with chorizo was good too but it got hard quickly. I ordered a flank steak, it was alright, nothing fancy. The drinks were decent too. The chairs in the booth were slightly uncomfortable as they didn't give you much room. Overall, not a bad place. read more

The grade of this review is somewhat irrelevant. Just got a beer. But they dropped off a small plate of beans and chips in front of all bar guests same as many other bars in the area that I have been too. They ended up on the bill. Only 5 pesos so it doesn't ruin my day or anything. But if you put something in front of me when I didn't ask for it and charge me without saying anything than I will be a little annoyed. read more

Prompt service. Great food! Convenient location and easy to get a table. No wait at all.

Last dinner in Mexico City and we really enjoyed this restaurant. Kind of brought together all that Mexico has to offer, excellent food, a beautiful space, live music and of course beer and tequila. I wanted something light so got the seafood cocktail my friend got the mojarra Veracruz. The cocktail was fresh and i dumped a large portion of their tomatillo salsa into it. The mojarra(white fish), cooked whole, was moist and cooked in a tomatoey broth with lots of vegetables. Service was excellent, very attentive. It really is beautiful inside, even if you don't have a meal here, the bar area looked very inviting! Loved the live music, just a trio of older gentlemen, working for tips. Can't wait to go back. read more

Not ve environment good is good and good flavors but little pricey, fresh produce and delicious salsa, clericot is nice

Great food and excellent atmosphere. Place to in the Mexico City. You have to speak Spanish in this place. read more

Bar La Ópera - Mexican Near Me - México, D.F., DIF