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    Elly’s

    4.0 (21 reviews)

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    Mahi Mahi skewer
    Amber H.

    If you are looking for the Mexican experience, skip over. Elly's is more like your typical NYC or SF new American experience. Fine and yet modern ambiance, but the place is not that big. Able to walk in during weeknights. The dry martini recommended by the waiter was one of the best I've ever had in CDMX, clean, crisp, and sharp. Mahi Mahi has a unique twist and I am so glad I got it.

    Lamb nuggets

    Overpriced, basic food and toxic energy stemming from the owner herself that pervades across her staff in their fearful behavior (they tiptoe around the restaurant hoping not to upset her). The menu is a random assortment of what ends up tasting like an amateur cook making NY Times recipes. The cauliflower salad flavors and textures didn't blend well together (raw prep) and the lamb nuggets were so fried you couldn't taste the meat. The pie we received was raw. We were told it was meant to be this way because the fruit is baked raw and releases moisture, which is exactly why the portion we ate had layers of raw dough underneath the crust. We walked 7 mins to Delicia bakery and were reminded of what properly cooked pastries and creative flavors taste like. The owner/chef was on her phone while butchering at the main bar in view of the entire restaurant and proceeded to gossip about clients for at least 20 minutes with another staff. Didn't honor the beautiful tree and skylight by the bar (which is the only good seat there) and destroyed any feeling of a positive atmosphere. I don't know if she was still upset that my partner tried to take a photo of the food that was being prepared in plain sight without asking her because she was on her phone. We left feeling like our intentions to honor the ingredients of our meal were disregarded and instead she opted for a confrontation. Karen energy. For healthy, similarly priced and exceptional service opt for the Ritz restaurant down the street on 38th floor or support the local and Michelin level cuisine happening at El Cardenal (various locations, fav is in San Angel).

    entrada
    Brian P.

    everything that we ordered was fantastic. they are doing interesting and creative things with vegetables. the staff was professional, friendly, and helpful. the atmosphere reminded me of a posh downtown loft. would return 10/10.

    Friendly professional bilingual staff.

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    Not to be missed if you are in CDMX! Amazing food, beautiful decor, fun music selection and vibes. Be sure to order the arancini.

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    Review Highlights - Elly’s

    The dry martini recommended by the waiter was one of the best I've ever had in CDMX, clean, crisp, and sharp.

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    Departamento

    Departamento

    3.3(43 reviews)
    1.3 kmRoma Norte
    $$

    Waitress at 6:54 pm on 07/22 was rude from the moment my partner and I walked in. Not only was she…read moreinattentive to us, never once checked up on us, but was on her phone and visibly irritated when asking for the check. She needs heavy retraining in customer service. A shame that this was my first impression of Mexico City. She didn't even offer a receipt, just took my card swiped it and even had the audacity to ask for a tip. lol (mind you in a condescending way). Out of being gracious, I have a tip but I hope she learns that people bring business to their establishment and can easily take it away. What a disappointing experience. Who is her supervisor? Would love to speak with them directly about her behavior. She's rude and I hope no other person that tries to bring business to them is treated the same way. Would LOVE to speak to a supervisor about her.

    This was one of the most uncomfortable and concerning experiences I've ever had…read more The bar was still open when my husband asked to use the restroom. The owner was in the bathroom area at the time and told him no. My husband respectfully asked why, since the place was still open and he genuinely needed to go. Instead of responding professionally, the owner became visibly aggressive and told him not to keep asking or he would send him back "in pieces." What makes this even more concerning is that this area is filled with tourists. It is definitely not worth visiting this place and risking your safety.. be aware of this " OWNER" who just hangs out in the bathroom. That's him the one looking at his phone!!!

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    Departamento - Inside

    Inside

    Departamento - Open concept

    Open concept

    Departamento - Margarita y Paloma Rosa

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    Margarita y Paloma Rosa

    Limantour - (Licoreria experience)

    Limantour

    4.1(163 reviews)
    1.5 kmRoma Norte
    $$

    Every night of my last trip to Mexico City,on the walk back to my hotel in Roma Norte-I would walk…read moreby this bar and every night it was straight popping off and I kept telling the wife " before we leave,we got to hit this bar up". Well on the night before we left,we finally squeezed this bar into our itinerary and man, am I glad we did. This bar was so freaking cool. The ambiance felt great-there was an energy in the room.The staff was so awesome,so friendly-they offered to make us anything we wanted,even drinks that were not on the menu. They would ask us, what type of cocktails we liked, what liquors, what we didn't like and just come up with a drink on the spot-they were a very impressive staff.I also liked how they would make drinks as a team, one person did one part of it, then passed it to another person who would handle another part,by the time it got to us , the entire team had a hand in making our drinks-it was kinda odd but amusing at the same time. The crowd was definitely touristy as I didn't see very many locals at this bar ,though did run into a woman traveling on business from Sacramento and I thought that was just the most random thing ever. I think the coolest part of this bar on this visit was about halfway through our time there, the bartender asked if we wanted to see their "speakeasy" in the back of the bar-so he took us in the back and stopped us at this kind of nondescript door and opened it and it took us to a speakeasy in the back that contained the bar's rarest alcohols and another bar that was totally isolated from the main bar-was a really cool experience. In closing, If you ever find yourself in the Roma Norte district of Mexico City, I highly recommend visiting Limantour bar and ask them to take you to the speakeasy-it's an awesome experience. PS-I almost forgot,just to validate my feelings on this bar-they have won a Top 50 bar award globally for like the last 5 years straight-a very special spot and a must visit in the bar scene in Roma Norte.

    Drinks were really good - especially the whisky sour!! Would pass on the chips and guacamole…read more We came at 11p on a Friday and only waited 5 mins. Would recommend! Staff was also super nice and recommended other bars in the area too.

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    Limantour - Upstairs

    Upstairs

    Limantour
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    Tlecan - Inside

    Tlecan

    4.4(60 reviews)
    1.0 kmRoma Norte
    $$

    This is such a cool authentic mezcal bar with a fantastic atmosphere. It immediately gave me…read morespeakeasy vibes, with its intimate setting, moody lighting, and authentic Mexican feel. Definitely not a touristy place, this is where locals go. There are so many mezcal options to choose from, whether you want to try it straight or in one of their cocktails. And be warned--the drinks are strong, as mezcal cocktails should be! They also bring out some complimentary snacks to enjoy with your drinks, which is a lovely touch. Service was excellent--everyone was friendly, welcoming, and happy to help with the mezcal selection. This place fills up FAST. We went on a Monday around 10 PM and managed to grab a couple of high stools at one of the side tables, but not long after, the place was packed and it was difficult to even walk through. Given how popular it is even on a Monday night, I can definitely see why. We walked here, which I'd recommend if you're staying nearby, or consider taking an Uber rather than trying to deal with parking in the area. A fantastic little bar for mezcal lovers and anyone looking for a unique, intimate night out. The atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting!

    Overall, liked my experience here. Came here with a friend on a weekend night and it was packed,…read morebut we didn't have to wait more than 5-10 minutes to get "seated". I say seated with parenthesis because most people end up standing here but we got lucky that a couple was leaving as we were right next to them after being asked our drink orders. It's kind of a weird system that they have and I think the staff didn't realize we didn't have our drink orders taken yet and asked the people behind us for theirs which was slightly annoying. It was a bit chaotic so I can see why it happened, but I do think they need a slightly better system. Anyways, the drinks were excellent and I love that they gave us a little small snack that included crickets (which I hadn't tried before yet). The vibes in here are really nice too. I love the dim lighting and the almost rock/clay atmosphere. The bathroom area is smaller than I was expecting but it was ok. I'd definitely return!

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    Tlecan - Bar area quite packed

    Bar area quite packed

    Tlecan - Ocelóyotl (mezcal based)

    Ocelóyotl (mezcal based)

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    Bar area

    HandShake - Banana Split

    HandShake

    4.4(167 reviews)
    2.8 kmPolanco
    $$$

    Handshakes all around for Handshake! I was determined to get a reservation for this bar considering…read moreit's one of the best bars in North America that I even put a reminder on my phone when reservations were released. Honestly, I couldn't find the place at all. In fact I had to call my friend to see where it was. It's hidden inside a hotel and there's construction going around so it was definitely hard to find and walk through especially with heels on. Luckily we had a reservation because there were plenty of people waiting for seating! The man directed us downstairs to the actual speakeasy. What a super cool neat spot! It was quite dim, but we of course got the best seat in the house because of our party size. The music was top 40 which was an interesting touch considering the ambience of this place, but I wasn't complaining. Onto the drinks. I got the infamous - Peanut Butter & Jelly 100000/5 - I honestly think this is the drink that put them on the charts! The different flavors coming together within the drink and the little sandwich. The 'peanut butter & jelly' sandwich cookie was made from white chocolate and jam. I was honestly thoroughly impressed. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't think it was going to be THIS good! Cookies n cream 5/5 - I'd still give this a 5/5 because it was also a great cocktail, but not as great as the peanut butter & jelly. I love that a lot of the bars have a little sweet treat to 'chase' the cocktail with. It definitely helps to add the uniqueness of the cocktails you're sipping on!

    I really wanted to like this place a lot more. It's not a hard to find speakeasy, located in the…read morelobby of a hotel. My highlights were the welcome of every one of their team as you walk in and the goodbye you get. I also liked that they gave you towel to wipe your hands. The drinks were a bit lackluster. They sat us at the bar in front of the mixologist so we expected to get drinks mixed right in front of us but instead we got them poured out of containers where they had already been pre-batched. Not the crafted cocktails I was looking for. The dim lighting, bubbles for birthdays and friendly service was what I loved. The drinks left me wanting more. Worth going once to see if it's your vibe. Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens

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    HandShake - Olive gimlet

    Olive gimlet

    HandShake - Coconut Negroni yummmm

    Coconut Negroni yummmm

    HandShake - Cricket Mixed Nuts, Orange Blossom, Lychee Highball, Mexi-Thai

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    Cricket Mixed Nuts, Orange Blossom, Lychee Highball, Mexi-Thai

    Elly’s - cocktailbars - Updated August 2026

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