I'm glad it lived up to the hype. This place does not take reservations and is CASH ONLY. We waited…read morean hour to be seated. You can have them call you when it's time to come back. They will bring out dishes to you and each dish was just delicious with simple ingredients. Next time I go I will get less plates to share with our table so we don't get so full and this way we can try more dishes. In total we had 6 different dishes. Yes go and eat here I know I will return.

Expendio de Maiz is a really unique dining experience that I was super excited to try, especially…read moreafter hearing about its Michelin recognition and reputation for being one of those must-visit spots in Mexico City. The setup is very intimate - communal outdoor seating with maybe less than 10 tables total, and you can actually look into the kitchen and watch the chefs work. It has a really cool, almost immersive energy to it. What makes the concept interesting is that there's no menu. It's kind of like an omakase-style flow where dishes are brought out in rounds, and depending on when you arrive, you may or may not get to experience earlier dishes. After each round, the staff checks in with you to see if you'd like to continue or close out. There was about a 2-hour wait, but honestly that gave me time to explore the city and come back, which wasn't too bad. Going in, I had really high expectations, and while the food itself is undeniably high quality and beautifully executed, I did leave a bit underwhelmed overall. A lot of the dishes leaned very veggie and carb forward, which I'm not sure if that's just the nature of the menu or because I came later in the evening and missed some earlier rounds. If I were vegetarian, I think I'd probably rate this an easy 5 stars. But personally, I was hoping for a bit more protein throughout the experience, and that balance just wasn't really there for me. Still a very creative and well-executed concept, just not fully aligned with what I was expecting.

Absolutely amazing spot with excellent customer service and the margherita pizza with Italian…read moresausage was delicious! The mojitos with fruto rojos was fantastic! Also amazing coffee as well! Great ambience and decor inside too!

We probably would not have tried this restaurant, but it was close to our new home on a very rainy…read morenight. The cozy, arty atmosphere was just right and casual dress was acceptable. There are two dining areas and a fascinating little store that sells tea, jewelry, designer clothes and in the hallway, beauty products (I think). Note: It is quite dark. I felt really old because I needed my phone light to read the menu, but our much younger waiter also had trouble seeing to process our credit card lol. Service was kind and professional. Tuscan food is unusual for us and we don't eat many of the ingredients, so our selections were a bit limited. Happily, we both found dishes that we enjoyed. My husband had chicken breast, which came with a salad snd sweet potato puree. The salad dressing was so light and lemony. I want to come back just for that. My white fish was Mediterranean in style and cooked in a sauce of cherry tomato, artichokes, olives and capers. It was delicious, but enough for two or three meals, so I took some home. Our meals came with herbed crisp breads and herb butter. They have a nice selection of teas and I absolutely loved the white tea with flower petals and lychee. Overall, a great find.

Delicious and beautiful ambiance. One of our favorite meals in CDMX. Definitely get a Gin and Tonic…read morewith the skull gin.

Being away many years from this magical city where I was born My wife and I decided to go for a…read more drink and a light dinner. We were told to come here by Our nice who lives in the city and who frequents this place. Reservations recommended. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very friendly host who leads us for a very safety COVID protocols. never experienced this in the States. Once inside, the manager Miguel who was very attentive and professional walked us to the terrace and guide us to seat next to the bar! The place has a complete large full bar very modern and yet trendy, great for drinks, dinner and nice music. We were offered one of their signature drinks made with Mezcal cucumber and pineapple juices with a garnish made of crushed pancetta, salt and chili a must try! As an appetizer we were offered wooden tray of shaved prosciutto and bread, very delightful !! we also ordered eggplant with provolone cheese, it was very good and baby octopus on top of a oven roasted potatoes this is to die for. Enough for the night. Great service by our waiter who you can tell that was well trained and no how to describe the food that was served. To top it off we ordered a a couple of desserts, Tiramisu a must try and a mousse made with goat cheese with guava purée and hibiscus exceptional !! For digestion we had their signature limoncello!!! the best way to finish our unique dinner! The Chef -Owner Julian who we found out that he is one the the best chefs in Mexico who won many international awards and the manager Miguel came by to our table to thank us for coming to their unique restaurant-Bar. Their wine Cellar is impressive and trendy Great for an special occasion or focelebration. We wanted to try some other signature dishes that they are famous for specially their pasta dishes but Unfortunately that was enough for the night. Can't wait to come back to try their famous dishes at this Outstanding restaurant- bar. A Tru gem in the middle of Roma's neighborhood in Mexico City. We recommend this place A must try!!!!

What a great bookstore/café! We were a little early for a dinner reservation at a restaurant nearby…read moreand wandered in to kill some time! I love to read, and I love bookstores. Cafebrería El Péndulo really blew me away. It's a great size, really well stocked/organized, and had good sized coffee shop inside as well! I had to get a book as a souvenir from our trip - they had a great sized books in English section! Definitely a place I would shop at a lot if I lived nearby! Lovely! (Note: I just realized that I posted this review to the wrong location of Cafebrería El Péndulo. I visited in January 2023 and am reposting here so the review is for the correct business.)

Spent the morning at this beautiful bookstore. There have a wide variety of books with a section of…read morebooks in English. They also have tons of puzzles, journals, games, and even a whole section with tarot and oracle decks which is something I really enjoy. I sat with an oracle deck and enjoyed some breakfast.

Great service Leticias was our waitress and she was very pleasant; the restaurant is huge different…read moreseating areas, the best cafe con leche I had in a while. We ordered a plate of fruit, fried bananas, torta , chilaquiles & fresh squeezed orange juice, they served us fast, hot and delicious food! Thank you :) and thank you Leticia for your help. QUICK TIP IS CASH ONLY Muy buen servicio, Leticia fue nuestra mesera es muy agradable, el restaurante está bastante grande la comida deliciosa, caliente y nos sirvieron rápido, el mejor café con leche que e tomado en mucho tiempo. ! Muchas gracias Leticia por tus atenciones!! SOLO UN TIP ES PURO EFECTIVO PARA PAGAR

Lots of options, but pan dulce with cafecito is a must. Okay place for a quick breakfastread more

This was my first meal in Mexico City and boy was it worth it! I was starving because I had a long…read moretravel day and was so glad I stumbled upon this place. It was very busy but we got seated pretty quickly and the service was lightening fast with huge portions. I couldn't believe how fast the service was here and everything was delicious. You should definitely try the chicken pozole soup, it is hearty and delicious! We also tried the flautas and enchiladas which you can chose on the filling and the sauce and can mix and match! If this is Mexican fast food, sign me up!

Their flautas con papas are to DIE for. I was craving it after the first time. They are simple,…read morefilling, and if you're vegan, you can ask for sin queso. Just beware that sin queso means dry tortillas so the shells are hard. ALSO - vegan pozole is a thing! The service is fast, efficient, and they even have a bell button on the table to call for your needs. The ambience is that of a late night diner so fluorescent lights and lots of the same 4 person tables and chairs.

Seafood in a Roma "Food hall" So, the place is kinda like a…read morefood-hall. There are a bunch of tiny restos where you order what you want, and a shared seating area that they bring it over to. Cevichento is one of the joints (it's got a street-front, with a few chairs that you can sit at). The service is slow (as it is at most of the places here), so don't go if you're in a rush. OTOH, the food is really quite good - the aguachile is delightfully acidic (and *chili-hot*!), as are the tortas. If you're looking to while away some time, w/ a variety of options, this ain't a bad spot...

Awesome little food court! Here you can sample all kinds of local cuisine. There are lots of…read moreseafood choices and all kinds of tacos and burritos. Also, its a charming little corner of Mexico City and well worth a visit.

This Michelin-starred taco stand was at the top of my wishlist when I visited CDMX. We went midday…read moreand there was a line, it moves fairly quickly so don't let it scare you. The line is fast since this is not a sit down spot. There is seating next door to the taco stand, but they are not affiliated with the restaurant and you need cash to pay for a table. We opted to stand at the counter. Overall, the tacos are really well cooked and so tasty. We got an order of each meat taco. My favorites were the steak and filet. I would love to go again, it was a good taco.

Taqueria El Califa de Leon is a taco spot in Mexico City that garnered notoriety for being the…read morefirst taco stand to get a Michelin star. For its notoriety I expected a more grand storefront but it was just a standard food stall. You line up to order and pay and then they give you your food. You can take your food to go or grab one of the few tables next to the shop. The unique thing about this taqueria is that they cook their meats in slabs and place them on the tortillas as-is. They don't chop up your meat into dices and they don't have the typical taco proteins you'd expect either. We ordered most of the meats: steak ($58 MXN), rib ($88), filet ($77), and chop ($88). My favorites were the steak and chop. The rib was a little tough. All the meats tasted better with salt and I liked the green salsa on top. These weren't the best tacos I've ever had but they were good. While its Michelin star meant that I had to try it, I probably wouldn't go back.

Finally tried Felix after walking past it packed a hundred times. Now I get it. Way bigger inside…read morethan it looks, we landed in the back room and it was buzzing (Mexico had just won their World Cup match, so everyone was in a great mood). Kale Caesar, delicious. We split the pepperoni (added anchovies) and the Fungi mushroom. Both excellent. We are pizza snobs and honestly CDMX has some of the best pizza outside the Northeast, and Felix is right up there. Pepperoni had a nice kick, anchovies on point, mushrooms so good. First time having Mexican ginger beer too, loved the little spice. Tiramisu was generous and great. Service lovely, space super cool. Five stars. Already planning to come back for breakfast.

If you're staying in Mexico City's Condesa neighborhood, this restaurant is worth considering…read moresimply because of its convenient location and lively atmosphere. It's easily accessible, and on the evening we visited, every table was full of people enjoying a night out, creating a vibrant and energetic dining scene. We started with the mixed olives, which were flavorful but still contained the pits, so be prepared. From there, I moved on to the grilled salad, which was delicious and ended up being one of the better food items of the evening. For the main course, we ordered both the meat lovers pizza and the pepperoni pizza. The pizzas had good flavor, but the crust was noticeably wet, which I understand may be characteristic of the tavern-style preparation. While both pizzas were enjoyable, neither was particularly memorable or something I'd go out of my way to recommend. The real stars of the evening came later. The Aperol Spritz was excellent, the Americanos were perfectly prepared, and the chocolate cake was absolutely amazing. In fact, those three items ended up being the highlights of the entire experience. Overall, the food was good, especially considering the simplicity of the menu and preparation. While not every dish wowed me, the atmosphere, cocktails, coffee, and dessert made for an enjoyable evening. I would definitely stop in again, but next time I'd be a little more selective with my order.

Went for brunch on a Friday and got seated right away with no reservation. The whole place is…read morevegan! The French toast was a bit too fried but the whipped cream and berry compote were really good. The chocolate chip pancakes are definitely worth trying. They also made me the guac toast but with avocados tomatoes and vegan cheese for my no onion no garlic restriction.

I used to wonder what the fuss was all about; now I know. The hype is real y'all!…read moreThis place is a certified gem. The food is "muy excellente". Don't second-guess yourself; just go get it.