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    Distrito Federal

    4.1 (388 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Thao V.

    I just love the drinks here. Went here twice with different sets of gfs and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves each time. The bartender is always so nice and makes the most exceptional drinks. I wish I remember all the names and ingredients of the drinks but just trust me, anything you pick will be delicious. He also caters to your taste so just let him know when you want too much or too little of something. I loved the vibe of the bar, it just makes you feel at home. Definitely will be back.

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    Eve Moran ..

    Closed! I'm so bummed, I really enjoyed this place. It was always packed too, so I'm not sure what prompted the closure. Hoping it reopens soon or maybe it's being reimagined again.

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    Ken D.

    Mexican food in downtown Campbell? My expectations were low for this one, but I was super-surprised... a must go location. The interior is contemporary, small and yet good inside and outside seating. Reservations are not required, but the place gets packed quickly! The service is fast and efficient, but they take time to answer any food or drink questions. The food is served hot, good portions and was delicious.

    Mole Enchiladas, 4 stars. One of the best items of the night!
    Scott J.

    I love Mexican food, and though this spot had some solid dishes some of the basics were bland. The environment is dark and moody, but the service was not great (we had a blonde waitress who made us feel like we were bothering her the whole night) Guacamole - 3 stars. Bland and lacking flavor, we asked for salt and lime to bring some additional flavor to this flat appetizer. Ahi Tuna Tostadas - 3 1/2 stars. I get this dish every time I visit Mexico City, but the interpretation here was a bit bland and nothing special. Taquitos de Papa - 4 1/2 stars. My favorite dish of the night. This was cooked well and rich in flavor. Side of Refried Beans - 3 stars. Lacked flavor, added copious amounts of salt to this in an effort to give it more flavor. Moljacete de Carne - 4 stars. A huge dish full of meat and chicken, all cooked quite well. This was on the pricey side ($79) but great for a hungry group. Mole Enchiladas - 4 stars. This had a great flavor profile and was my 2nd favorite dish of the night. Sorry to bring it up again, but the service is why I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars. We'd ask for things like salt, water, and limes and were given attitude. We asked for knives for a party of 3, our waitress brought us one. I asked for additional take-out containers, that seemed to bother her quite a bit. We tried asking another waitress, Cecilia, for help and she was amazing -- I wish we could have had Cecelia all night, but unfortunately we did not.

    El Jefe
    Dave D.

    Distrito Federal is a cute, small and well decorated Mexican restaurant in downtown Campbell. The place seems clean and the service is welcoming, efficient and friendly. The food unfortunately is a mixed bag. Some good, some bad, some weird. We got the guacamole and chips. For $13 they give you a smallish bowl of guacamole and a tiny bowl of chips. The chips were fine but the guacamole was oily and bland. It needed more seasoning which is going to become a recurring comment. The carne asada fries were just ok. The fries are most likely frozen and prepackaged. They got reheated but were again bland. They got soggy because of the steak, cheese, pico de gallo and other ingredients on top. The carne asada was good and tender but not enough to save this dish. The fish tacos were disappointing. They were served with a generous chunk of fried fish but everything was dripping over the edge of the tortilla, the fish was really fishy and again it was just under seasoned. Rice and beans were served in tiny bowls and were both dry. The quesabirra tacos were actually good. Decently seasoned and greasy as expected. Mole enchiladas had good flavor and a decent amount of shredded chicken. This was possibly the best dish of the night. The El Jefe was decent but it's also an $18 hot dog with the same McDonalds style fries. Again the service was great and I'm willing to give them another chance someday. In fairness the score is somewhere between a 3 and 4 but I chose to round down due to the food.

    Angelica G.

    We came to Distrito Federal last Saturday night just for drinks. The place was packed, but we were lucky to get a table pretty quickly. I'm giving it 3 stars, not because it was a bad experience, but because there were a few things that could've gone better. First, our server Sophie was lovely, very friendly and attentive. However, there were only two servers working the entire restaurant that night, so service was understandably delayed. Our drinks took quite a while to arrive, and that affected the overall experience. I ordered the watermelon margarita, but it was way too spicy for me. Thankfully, Sophie was super understanding and let me switch it for the blackberry margarita, which I really liked. My partner had the mezcal old-fashioned and he enjoyed it a lot. We didn't order food this time, so I can't speak to the dishes, but the menu looked great, lots of variety and very authentically Mexican. I'm definitely open to coming back to try the food. We did get the churros, but I wasn't a big fan. The caramel (or dulce de leche) that came with them was too light and runny, it didn't really have the rich, thick texture I was expecting. Overall, the vibe was fun and the staff did their best, but due to the delays and the fact that we only ended up having one drink before deciding to head out, I'm giving it 3 stars. I'd still come back, hopefully on a less hectic night, to try more from the menu.

    Eric K.

    I happened to be in the area looking for food and came across Distrio Federal. I stopped by on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't busy at all. I was able to get seated right away with the choice of outdoors, inside tables, or bar. I opt out for the bar just for fun. The interior is on the darker side but it's to add to the aesthetic of the restaurant. It has a great interior and it highlights their bar with the huge selection of alcohol they have. I ordered La Taqueria Street Tacos. This comes with 3 tacos, a side of beans (I don't like beans so I skipped it), and a side of rice. They have a variety of meat that you can choose from; Asada, Al Pastor, Shrimp, Veggie, and Pollo. The tacos had two tortillas and it was grilled for a bit. It had a slight crispy but was still soft and chewy. Asada taco 5/5: The meat was more diced up instead of sliced up. After my first bite, I immidietly tasted the char from the grill. It added so much flavor that I enjoyed. This was hands down my favorite taco and part of my meal! Al Pastor 3.5/5: I found that the pastor wasn't super flavorful and I didn't taste the same char flavors as the steak. It was still good, but the meat could be more flavorful so it isn't drowned out by the toppings. This one also came with a pineapple, either for flavor/decoration or to help with tenderizing the meat. Shrimp 3.5/5: While eating all of the tacos, I couldn't really taste the shrimp meat as well. There wasn't as much shrimp meat on the taco compared to the asada so maybe thats why I didn't taste much. For my drink, I got a Mai Tai 5/5. The bartender serving me was in training and he was doing an amazing job! My drink was great, tropical, and decently strong. I would definetly return for the asada tacos. For other things on the menu, I would return for a special occasion just because the pricing is more on a $$$ side than a $$ side.

    Rice and beans
    Rebecca H.

    I'm not sure if I came here on an off night or if the experience I had was normal. Came here on a Thursday evening after the holidays. We had reservations and were seated immediately. When it came to ordering, we were told they were out of multiple things on the menu so I settled on tacos. I was told by the server it would take awhile for them to come out, although I appreciate the communication, i was confused given they are just tacos. The tacos were bland however the rice and beans were good! The alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks were the reason this place is getting a 3 stars.

    Brett W.

    This place is totally Mexico City-inspired, with a street food vibe that's so cool. The decor is super laid-back and colorful, with lots of bright murals and an urban, artsy feel. It's usually a really upbeat atmosphere. If you're looking for a taste of a lively Mexico City neighborhood, this is definitely the place to be. I had the lobster tacos, and they were absolutely amazing! I couldn't stop eating them. Our waiter was super attentive and always helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Karen C.

    A friend and I had dinner here recently and it was really great. We had made a reservation and got seated at a nice outdoor patio table. Our waitress was great and came around often but not too often. We asked her some questions about some of the drinks and she gave us some good advice. My friend had the pineapple mai tai and had the red sangria. We both really liked our drinks. My sangria had a nice fruit flavor with a good red wine and vodka. Very berry forward. My friend enjoyed her mai tai. It looked like a fun drink in a pineapple-shaped glass. For entrees, we both had the wild mushroom tacos. We both really liked this dish. The tacos were very flavorful. Loved the side beans and rice as well. A very good dish. I also splurged even though I was full and got the deep fried ice cream for dessert. This was so good. Nice cool ice cream and whipped cream with a crispy shell. Also had a fruit sauce on it that was not my favorite but it overall was delicious. Definitely a good experience overall!

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    Nikita K.

    Distrito Federal in downtown Campbell has nice ambiance and service. The decor is super pretty inside and on the walls. We came here for dinner on a weekend night. It's a good spot for drinks, I got the cocktail with sangria and it was pretty good. However, I didn't really enjoy the food. There's not too many vegetarian options but I got cheese quesadillas and loaded frites. The cheese dried up and got hard really fast and the food in general wasn't too flavorful in my opinion. The service is good but the food comes out super slow. The tables are also very small so the food barely fits. The water glasses are also way too small and it's inconvenient having to continuously bother the server to ask for more water. The desserts were plated beautifully but weren't as tasty as I'd hoped either. I got the churros and chocolate lava cake. The churros were too gooey on the inside.

    Beer cocktail  Crispy chicken tacos Wild mushroom tacos Asada fries
    Ashley M.

    We love coming here for the beet cocktails and small bites. We hadn't been here in a while and we were sad to see that they didn't have the tostadas anymore. We got the crispy chicken tacos, crispy fish tacos, wild mushroom tacos and carne asada fries. The tacos were tasty and came with sides of rice and beans. The rice and beans weren't very flavorful though. The crispy fish tacos were my favorite and were spicier than expected, which I love.

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    Aly A.

    I was in town and I love coming to Campbell I found this cute little restaurant/ tapas bar . I actually been here twice now . I love the location I could go have dinner and still come grab a drink or a snack here after or before . They have a cute outside area . The inside is cute and cozy with nice decor . The food was so good I had the Taquitos de papa the potato had amazing flavor. I saw a lot of plates coming out and they all looked delicious I have to come back and try more food . The staff was so attentive and friendly Sergei and Osiel where the mixologist when I went both times I sat at the bar area . They were very knowledgeable they created a drink of my liking that was not on the menu and I loved it . The two times I have gone have been consistent. I really enjoyed my food and drinks here I would definitely come back .

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    Are kids okay?

    I assume so, it's pretty much a restaurant.

    We have to do a reservation?

    Yes reservation

    Do they have A/C?

    Of course why wouldn't they

    Do you accept reservations or walk it only?

    They aren't on OpenTable (yet?) and it's difficult to find a phone number but I did find this one: (408) 340-5578. If you find them on Google and click "reservations" it says a Google Assistant will call them to make a reservation for you. So I… 

    Is there a long wait?

    Depends on when you go, it's pretty small inside, there's not a ton of tables so if you were to go during the week odds are it wouldn't be long versus if you went on the weekend it could be long.

    Are the beans & rice vegetarian? Can the taquitos de papa be made without cheese?

    Always Coca Cola yeahhhh

    What do you have that is gluten free?

    All of their fantabulous cocktails !!!!😊

    Can I make a reservation?

    No they don't accept reservations

    Do we need reservations?

    You don't need a reservation but it is small so making one would be beneficial. We called ahead and asked how busy it was so try calling.

    Do they serve wine? Or cocktails and beer only?

    Easy ! They have full liquor bar while they specialize in Mexican spirits! They also serve beers and Mexican sodas as well but unfortunately no wine.

    Do you have a happy hour?

    I don't think so. I went yesterday afternoon and didn't see a happy hour menu and my drinks were full price.

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