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    Caracol de Mar

    4.4 (11 reviews)

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    Scallops ceviche (left) and tuna ceviche (right)
    Mariecar M.

    We didn't have a lot during our first visit, but oooo man, do I want to come back -- even if just for the clams again. We did them hot and cold and I can't even tell you which one I loved one! The two ceviches we got were good, too, but I really enjoyed the tuna more. I ended up putting some of the scallops from the scallop ceviche dish in the leftover sauce of my clams to add more flavor to each bite. Jefferson was a wonderful server, who also gave us a little education on mezcal and the gin made in Mexico

    Some kind of rice dish ! Not that good
    Lida M.

    Our hotel in Mexico City recommended this restaurant to us to celebrate my birthday with my husband & our two guests. It was difficult to find the place because there were no signs. At 7:45 pm there was no one in the restaurant except for the 4 of us. They close at 9 pm. No one else came in.To me that was not a good sign. The menu was short with only 4 entrees. They only had 3 to offer. The rest of the menu was just appetizers. The portions were very small & expensive. For 4 persons we paid 4000 pesos with no deserts or coffee. I did not enjoy the dinner because 8 waiters were all around us trying to sell. They even brought a champagne when we didn't order ! We returned it. I ordered a whole fish (500 gram) for 575 pesos on the menu but the waiter said they don't have that one, instead he could bring a 700 gram for 875 pesos.Bait & Switch! I refused & got the 5oz steak instead which was not good for 497 pesos. At the end when we paid, the waiter did not bring us our change which was 510 pesos. I did not enjoy this place at all.My birthday dinner was ruined! Paid a lot and had no fun!!

    Shrimp ceviche and clams
    Marina B.

    A delightful explosion of flavors and an overall amazing experience! Easily one of the best meals we had in the week we spent in Mexico City. The restaurant is super cute, tucked away in a courtyard with other cute little shops, and the staff are quick and funny. The food was delicious but the star of the night was the charred sweet potato, which was out of this world. Highly recommend! I made reservations on the Spanish version of Open Table the same night.

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    Bitty B.

    Cool place, great food. We had ceviche, tuna tostada & wood fired mushrooms plus margaritas. It's kinda hidden but so glad we found. Close to our Hotel & I think its a sister restaurant to Contramar.

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    Excellent food and service in a quiet area just off the Zocalo. The mezcal Negroni was amazing.

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    The quality and freshness of the seafood items were stellar and if I had to pick my favorites they would be the tuna tostada and shrimp aguachile.

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    Café de Tacuba - Obsessed with their uniform

    Café de Tacuba

    3.9(460 reviews)
    0.5 kmCentro Norte
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    So Mexico City is a city that is truly a foodie's paradise-One can't throw a rock without hitting…read morea Michelin rated restaurant. Another thing this city has is very inexpensive spots you can eat,like pop ups or stands that serve such high quality food at very cheap prices. The third thing I found about this city is where this restaurant fits in-They have restaurants that are historic,that opened over 100 years ago-Cafe de Tacuba fits in that category,having opened in 1912. This restaurant is located in Centro Historico-just a few blocks from Zocalo.Its location is a very busy touristy part of Mexico City. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait,but once we walked in it was obvious why as it was truly a work of art in there. The walls were adorned with amazing paintings and murals and interior designs elements that transported you back to Mexico in the 1950s and earlier. It was gorgeous. I don't want to call it a fancy place with all the stigma that sometimes represents but it was a fancy place without all the stuffiness of a fancy place. It was a very warm and welcoming place to dine at. There was a lady walking around with a platter full of conchas and churros that one could indulge in while waiting their main meal. I had to get a churro-it was so delicious. We also got chicken tortilla soup-it was so rich and tasty with the perfect blend of Mexican seasonings. I had a pretty good cafe con leche as well-you could really taste the high quality coffee beans they use in their coffees compared to what I'd been getting all trip in the streets. Now when you visit this restaurant and you could only try one dish-that dish begins and ends with Enchiladas Tacuba(355 pesos/$20.35) That's what I got and it was awesome.Its basically a chicken enchilada dish with a creamy spinach based sauce topped with cheese-flavor bomb to the fullest. 9.5/10 Item I wouldn't clarify this as an inexpensive meal compared to other places we visited in Mexico City,but I would call this place an incredible dining experience where one can just feel the importance of the building one is having this meal. Heck Diego Rivera had his wedding reception here in 1922. I for sure would recommend anyone who has the pleasure of visiting Mexico City,must add Cafe de Tacuba to their itinerary-it's such a rich experience.

    The tamales and chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were okay. The tamales were a little dry,…read morewhile the chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were bland and could have used more seasoning. Customer service could be improved, as it was hard to get a hold of our waiter at times. All in all, worth visiting for the ambiance, but the food did not match the experience.

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