This is a perfect afternoon pick me up when you don't want coffee La Rifa is a sustainable and…read moremission driven Chocolatería in the heart of Mexico City not far off from el Angel and la Reforma. I had a delicious traditional Mexican hot chocolate (amargos con leche) plus a tiny and tasty chocolate covered purerquito to dip in my drink. I also bought a beautiful molinillo (stirrer) and the server was so kind to show me on the stove how to use it.

As an American with no Spanish. On planning this trip I saw this and when walking around it found…read moreme wasn't even looking for it as I forgot. I WILL NEVER FORGET AGAIN! This was amazing all Mochas cafe shall now be judged by this one. I don't even like coffee but I love this!

This review is for both the cafe and chocolate shop. The…read moreshop is using high end chocolate such as Valrhona and Republica de Cacao and the prices reflect it. The bonbons are outstanding. The outer shells are whisper thin, reflecting true skill on the part of those casting the chocolate. The fruit fillings are bright and sharp and in the multi-flavored fillings the individual flavors meld harmoniously but are each distinctly recognizable. Highly recommended. The cafe is small with both indoor and outdoor seating. Situated on a quiet, leafy corner of Avenida Amsterdam it's a wonderful place to start the with coffee or an indulgent mocha and pastry. I wish they offered their cakes by the slice as I've never been a big fan of laminated pastry but stuff anything with gianduja and it's bound to rock. N.B. The danish is actually a cruffin made from croissant dough but it's buttery and well laminated and unless you're a weird chocolate hater you'll be happy.

Came here as it was recommended by Quintonil and also seen on other reviews and it was a nice spot…read morefor a breakfast coffee / pastry / chocolate! It was nice that there were multiple options for chocolate as well and it wasn't super busy and in a nice neighborhood to sit down for a quick drink / bite.

You cannot leave Mexico City without trying the passion fruit and mango sorbet. It was so delicious…read moremy mouth is salivating just from the memory of eating it. I can't wait to come back but next time I'm getting a large.

Authentic nieve (ice cream). Flavors change but they will offer you a taste. Mix between milk and…read morewater bases. Currently flavors were: red fruits, cheese, mango, lime, mandarin, and rosetta(? Some kind of red fruit). Over all great tasting plus they let you add two flavors.

BIG fan of this place. They have the cutest tarts and very reasonable prices! I tried a rose shaped…read moremousse/cracker pastry, and a fig/cream pastry. The rose one, while pretty, was actually quite gelatinous outside so I wasn't a huge fan of that bit but the mousse inside was great. The whole fig tart was delicious! If I had been in Mexico for longer I would've tried some of the other fruit tarts too for sure. It's easy to pay as well, you just bring your tray to the ladies at the packing counter by the entrance and they give you a receipt which you take to the register in the back counter where they ring you up. Then you just pick up your packaged pastries on the way out. Super cute place, will definitely come back next time I'm in Mexico to try other treats!

Old school pastry, with tons of tradition The pastry is ok…read more Not great, but ok (there's better nearby). But you come here for the tradition, the carefully wrapped bundles of bread products, the lines outside, and the affection that the folks have for what they do. So yeah, worth coming here at least once...

It's a good ice shop clean with lots of seats. They have lots of flavors of ice cream and really…read morenice. A good place to practice your Spanish if you are a gringo! They prefer cash but will accept credit cards if that's all you have. They are fast and very talkative!

The gelato/ice cream is delicious and comes in a variety of interesting flavors. Friday is 2 for 1…read morepint day and we took home triple chocolate and coffee (something with chocolate syrup and chips pieces). We liked the coffee a little better, but both are great choices. The servers were helpful and allowed us to sample boba ( a tea flavor) and mango with chamoy. We stuck with our favorite flavors for this first visit. The store is bright and clean. There is ample seating if you choose to enjoy your treats onsite and they serve gourmet coffee and other treats.

Paletas in Mexico City!…read more Paletas are Mexican popsicles... pureed and frozen fresh fruit on a stick... so yummy and refreshing, especially on a hot day! Gloria, Tim, Alana, and I, were walking around Mexico City as tourists and saw a bunch of people eating paletas. They were standing around a small shop with counter service only. The price was so reasonable that I had three... it's just liquid, right? The gummy bear paleta was fun - sorry to the cute, fruity gummy bears that I ate! The coconut paleta was chewy also - because of the small bits of real coconut in it. The watermelon one (with seeds) was a nice ending... not too sweet and not as much work! All three flavors were great! We'd for sure return again if we were in the area!

This little blue & white store is situated inside what would be the size of a single car garage in…read moreAmerica. There are lots of shops in these small spaces. They have a colorful banner facing both sides of the sidewalk, so you shouldn't miss finding it! If you can't find it, look for the place with a good line because it is happening!! I like their blue panther logo. How cute! He's even eating a Paleta! We were hot and thirsty and checked out Yelp for something cool... more specifically, a Paleta or ice cream. We headed here and the rest was history! Their Paletas are so good, so good in fact, that most of us got more than 1 or more than 2 even!! Might as well enjoy as many as possible because we were leaving for the airport pretty quickly after this. I had a Pistachio Paleta. It was very creamy and rich! The staff here are quick and efficient! Once ordered, they unwrap your Paleta, wrap a napkin around the stick and hand it to you. Even though these were frozen pretty solidly, it was so hot out that it started to melt these quickly. There are no frills to this operation. Only one lonely bench for two, maybe squeezing a third on it. It's basically for people to order and walk away with. They do sell these Paletas in multiples... people were buying a small cooler full at a time. You can't beat the price, either! If I ever make it back to CDMX (Mexico City), I will definitely come to La Pantera Fresca!

Very interesting ice cream flavors, mostly with an alcoholic taste. My local friend took me here…read moresince we were hanging out in Zona Rosa. Near Reforma and all the action of Zona Rosa, Helado Obscuro offers a well-priced ice cream option in the area (50 pesos for a large single scoop). Helado Obscuro accepts cash and credit card. Staff here speak both Spanish and English. For me, since I like using my foreign languages, I used Spanish to order! I tried various flavors such as Frankenstein, Monja Borracha and the Galaxia Ficticia; I found most of the alcoholic notes on most of the flavors to be a bit too strong for my liking. My friends liked these flavors though, but they weren't my cup of tea. I did find the Sangria flavor to be quite delicious. For me, I like the taste of sangria and wine, so I found the Sangria helado (ice cream!) to be quite to my liking. The alcohol notes weren't very strong on this one. For those who want something fruitier without too much alcoholic taste, the Sangria flavor would be a good choice for you. One of the cool things about this ice cream joint is that there are a LOT of areas to sit. They blast up EDM music almost like a club or lounge. As you can imagine, the place is frequented by a lot of younger folks. I'll definitely be back when I'm in CDMX!

This business is closed. Please update the listing to keep people from going there and being…read moredisappointed. Muchas gracias!

In a part of town with many ice cream shops, this one stands out since it's entirely dairy free…read more Walk through the flower covered door and pick from a variety of flavors. Taste as many as you want. Our eight-year-old daughter enjoyed the raspberry lemonade, but found the waffle cone not great. My wife and I got the popsicle with vanilla ice cream covered with dark chocolate and pecans. The outside was good, but the dairy-free ice cream's texture was abrupt. Since we drink dairy, perhaps we're not used to dairy free ice cream.

Don't skip this place if you're craving ice cream and are lactose intolerant. You'll definitely…read moreregret it.