How is it possible for such a restaurant to offer only red and one white wine by the cup. Have you…read moreever tasted Mexican Chardonnay? Shudder. And they are not serving their special if the day. All I can say is their mussels better be fab or I'm NOT pleased. Well, the mussels are decidedly past their prime - barely edible - review now 1 star

What an incredible find! Visiting Mexico City for the 6th time where I spend most of my time in…read moreCondesa, a few friends and I decided to walk around the "Roma" area for a change, which locals call "the new Condesa," and boy were we happy to find this corner at Tonalá and Alvaro Obregón. There are several different little restaurants in a row and we decided to try Catalina. It exceeded all expectations! First, the ambience, decor, bar area, music and wait staff were all top notch! Five star all the way around. We had an excellent red wine and superb service from start to finish. They have an excellent cocktail and wine list, full bar, and everything from the most delicious appetizers and soups and salads to entrees and desserts. You cannot go wrong with this place. I highly recommend it and will revisit!!!

As if another iteration of the infamous Guerra de los Pasteles had taken place, a pervasive French…read moreinfluence has been taking over kitchens and kitchenettes of Mexico City, as one of the world's most popular and influential cuisines has acquired a growing number of gastronomic embassies throughout this ancient yet modern city. Different perspectives on Pain Perdu, Tartines, Ouefs en Cocotte, and Croque Monsieurs are to be found on nearly every corner in La Condesa & La Roma. Catalina is part of this newer outbreak of French cookeries, offering its own take on dishes from la belle France. Stepping into Catalina is a mixture of different cultures, experiences and ambiances. The seating outside follows the norm of La Roma, of happy, well-off types sipping coffee, wine, or beer, depending on the hour; the inside with its own unique scene: a Parisian look with a bright interior and elegant table settings on marble countertops; the decor following a New York aesthetic, a couple of pictures of Penn Station hanging on a bright white wall that round out a Brooklyn-like vibe; the owner sitting in the back, watching with vigilant eyes, inspecting every aspect of service. The meal, in the morning, starts with baked goods, which are made in a neighboring bakery. The conchas are flavorful albeit an odd texture, the croissants and pain aux amandes full of flakiness and buttery goodness. The breakfast menu is short but appetizing. The open faced sandwiches are one of the most delicious offerings, Pan Campesino is topped off with scrambled eggs, shaved cheeses, and seasonal mushrooms. The frittata is also a good option, served in an iron skillet with a couple of slices of artisanal bread. The often photographed Pan Francés is indeed a pretty sight. Served with a poached egg, scallions, maple syrup, and a thick slice of bacon, it is meant to portray a play of sweetness and saltiness, and although personally I am not convinced about the flavor combinations, most people crave fried chicken and waffles, so I will leave it up to those who enjoy these kind of things. It seems that gastronomes everywhere cannot get enough French food, and even though I believe Mexicans should be proud of their own cuisine and should endeavor more and more to explore the vastness and depth of Mexican gastronomy, having a piece of sweet French toast readily available is a good option to have.

We stayed at the JW Marriott and visited the Lipp several times during our stay…read more The service was above and beyond, the staff payed great attention to detail. Victor, the bartender recommended a delicious strawberry margarita which he made to perfection. In terms of the food, we had "jamón ibérico de bellota" which was delicious. I would highly recommend their onion soup and their rib eye. I would gladly come back.

Went there on an afternoon for a glass of wine with a good friend of mine. It felt like a scene…read moreout of the movie "The truth about cats and dogs"- The movie with Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo. My friend was Noelle and I was Abby. I was completely ignored by the waitstaff. My good friend looks like a model, so I completely understand. The bill was $48 USD for 2 glasses of white wine and 2 bottles of water. The only reason for the 2 stars is because the place is a feast for the eyes.

We ran into this restaurant by accident. After a long day at the pyramids , which I got to climb…read more We were ready for dinner. I personally loved the food. We had bites and drinks before our main dish. The margaritas were popping. I had never had "lengua". It was so tender the broth in which it was served really hi the spot. The ambiance is great, a lil noisy but we were there during happy hours, the service was great! Our severs were really At tentative. I even got a margarita on the house. Overall great service, good food. Their specialty is steaks and they don't disappoint. I didn't go with a steak this time, I am glad I decided to have the lengua. The gravy type sauce that goes with it is so full of flavor.

Great atmosphere and had TVs playing World Cup. Service was good even with a bit of a language…read morebarrier. Ordered the prime ribeye and it way too much fat on it. However it was cooked perfectly and had good seasoning. The shrimp and ribeye wrapped asparagus were fantastic. The carnitas were excellent as well.

La carne estaba muy buena y jugosa. La ensalada deliciosa, el restaurant estaba un poco vacío pero…read morepasamos un buen rato aquí. Es caro pero pues nos quitó el hambre.

Looking for a steakhouse in Mexico City, consider gotan. In my opinion the steaks here were…read morelifetimes better than anything at Senora Grill. From the light piano music to the polished casual service this is a small Argentina restaurant that deserves your palette. The food beat the atmosphere, I could say "wow" but t that's become cliché. I was not disappointed and was wonderfully surprised by the beef. The ribeye was so tender and it the flavor was prefect with a slight smoke flavor from my he grill. The NY hit ever fantastic note of beef wonderfulness, the texture was prefect, aged perfectly. Ok, wow. I like and I would come back tomorrow.

I ordered the grilled octopus with rosemary potatoes. Everything was delicious. The potatoes were…read moreslightly dry and could have been cooked a little longer. Nevertheless, I ate everything on my plate. Also, we ordered meat empanada and corn empanada---both are delicious. Prices are a little steep $40 USD for 2. Temperature of the food could have been warmer/hotter. Nothing came out piping hot. My favorite was actually the chimichurri made with spinach, cilantro, oregano, garlic etc. The salsa was too "pica" for me. Sesame sticks (served with bread) have that awesome 'crunch' I like so much. I poured the chimichurri on the grilled octopus ---that hit the spot! Also, those who are checking in on Yelp! should beware that this restaurant will NOT honor the Yelp 15% discount. We showed the waiter and the manager the yelp offer. Both are unaware of the offer. EVEN if you show them the yelp offer, they refuse to honor any discount!!!! We tried to argue with them. The manager first told us he would honor the offer, then 5 minutes later he came back to our table to tell us that he would not honor it after we had already ordered. The restaurant isn't very accommodating. I appreciated the quietness of the ambiance. I got tired of going to other restaurants where it was so loud with a dozen kids screaming and running around along with loud music. They don't speak much English. So it helps to speak Spanish or have someone with you who is fluent. The menus are 100% Spanish as they don't offer an English version. Come if you want a quiet place, don't mind spending a bit more, and don't mind paying full price. The food quality is very good and fresh. grilled meats are their signature items.

This is a great spot to celebrate or have a romantic dinner in Mexico City. Try the tenderloin of…read morebeef roasted on a salt block and then flambeed with mezcal. The portions are quite large and can be shared between two or three people. Both times my husband and I have dined here we've been overwhelmed by the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff. We'll be back for sure.

If you are every visiting Mexico City and want a delicious meal with great service, you have to try…read moreSonora Grill. The food and the service were excellent, they went beyond to provide great service attention and the food was amazing. If you are going to be in town and want to great experience try Sonora Grill. Won't regret it.

What an experience ... to forget. Think about Applebees…read morefood quality and paying Ruth's Chris steakhouse prices (for Mexico), and on top of it, sit in a dining room where they pump loud house music with a thumping bass that's like putting a hammer to your head, and the only way to talk at your table to scream at each other. It's like they try to create a sophisticated ambiance but come across as tacky and ostentatious. Food was not bad, but nothing special. People were nice, but people are nice in general in Mexico City. Lastly, when they ask how much tip you want to add, MAKE SURE YOU CONFIRM THE FINAL AMOUNT. We told him to add 10% but he ended up adding 15%. There are so many places around that area, a definite skip.

We absolutely loved this place! Their cocktails were great, the steak was insane with a flavorful…read morechimmichurri and a beautifully charred fat cap. Great service and a lively atmosphere!

very popular spot! We only had to wait 20 minutes which isn't bad, CDMX tends to be like europe…read morepeople really take their time to enjoy food drinks and vibes. You should try to take reservation if possible I got the short rib, salad, comes with delicious bread and 3 types of chimichurri all delicious Wife got the milanese with cheese+ham on top includes a side of mashed potato all delicious and authentic ( my wife is from buenos aires) Picante beef empanada Washed it down with local beer victoria and a negroni there happens to be alot of argentinian restaraunts in CDMX alot of folks coming straight from there so they seem to bring their culture down here well would definitely go back! some people say its the best argentinian restaurant but theres so many curious to try the others I would maybe try the bigger piece of meat if we had more friends to come with next time photos coming soon!

LOVELY PLACE, BUT WATCH OUT FOR THE UPSELL - Right on Paseo de la Reforma, on the second floor,…read moreyou'll find The Capital Grille, the same upscale chain you'll see in many major cities. They pride themselves on an elegant atmosphere, polished service, and fine dining, and to be fair, they deliver on the vibe. You feel like a bigshot the moment you walk in. The servers are friendly and professional, and the menu, while notably expensive overall, focuses heavily on high-end steaks and classic sides. We didn't order steak, as the prices were well beyond what we wanted to spend, so we opted for the dry-aged burger at around $24 USD. We also ordered grilled asparagus, and the burger came with truffle fries. The asparagus was quite good. The fries were decent. The burger, however, was dry, bland, and a bit tough, and it arrived overcooked despite ordering it medium. There was also an issue with the wine menu. When presented with options, the more economical bottles (still $60 usd) we asked about never seemed to be available, while plenty of alternatives at roughly double the price were readily available. That was odd notably because the menu was electronic... Overall, it wasn't a bad experience. It's a lovely place, and it's perfectly suited for a drink and maybe an appetizer if you're looking for atmosphere. Just be prepared to pay for the experience itself. If you are, you'll probably have a good time. If not, you may leave feeling a bit soured. Happy eating from John Seeto!

We capped our trip to this fair country with a visit to (of course) Capital Grille. You know with…read morethe extra "e" in Grill you're not in Providence RI (yes founded 1990 if you can believe it). But the service and ambiance had all the hallmarks of top-of-brand. Firstly, don't expect to escape this establishment without a much lighter wallet, so cash in some of those stocks around the roundabout at the Mexican Stock Exchange and go for food-broke! Our waiter was a master at several things: among them the upsell. I nearly skipped the appetizer until he informed of the "half cup" of soup. A finished creamy clam chowder later, I was admiring my choice and his skilled power of suggestion. Wait! Is that truffle I see multiple times on the menu? One day I'll order 100% truffle items, but I was with a business group, so I'd better act all businessy. "Hey any of you up for 100% truffle?" (I said in my head). If only! Maybe I'll find another business group to hang with. I hear Truffle Co is hiring (I wouldn't last a week). Back to the main event. I of course got the truffle mushroom risotto, and here comes Mr Upsell back for the win: "you would certainly like prawns with that." But of course. I know I should have gotten steak, but I was finishing a long week of meat-indulging, so I needed a reprieve. I was so healthy with seared spinach instead of creamed. But as usual the sides are enormous, so soon I was passing that and receiving Mac-n-cheese and truffle fries. This meal is turning out to be healthy! Everybody's steak looked fabulous, as did the fish, and whatever else anybody got, etc. My "dessert splitting" compadre didn't disappoint, and we got the crème brûlée, which was as it should be (and big enough for three). That and a cappuccino put me into the happiness zone. Perhaps I'll return soon, not that I wouldn't go back tomorrow, it's just I probably need to wait for my stocks to come back up a little before the next visit.