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    La Docena

    4.0 (160 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 1:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    H E.

    Great experience, food, ambiance/vibes, and service. Julieta really stood out as exceptional. She even learned it was my wife's birthday and surprised us with their banana dulce de leche dessert with a candle on it. They only offer this one dessert on their menu and I can see why, it was delicious and memorable. They are known for their oysters and octopus but their lengua entree was exceptional. Can't wait to return.

    Oyster
    Susan S.

    Service was horrible 1-5 -food was ok! Wouldn't go back! Not worth it. Super expensive for nothing -place was cozy! And clean FOOD -octopus was a 2/5 -Fish (catch of the day) 1-5 Oyster- 3/5 It wasn't Cooked well. Not pleasant at all -steak- ordered medium and they sent it to me raw! Sent it back twice! Gross!!! So not worth it here!

    Nick E.

    We all had a special dinner out to celebrate the departure of our clpse co-worker. This restaurant was reccomended by someone and their reccomendation was right on point. The were so many menu options it was hard to choose something appropriate. We started out with an appetizer called Choripan, which basically is a type of chorizo from Argentina that is spread on top of baguette bread. I almost consodered live oysters, but I wanted to play it safe, and partially cooked oysters can sometimes cause stomach problems. My main course was the Lonja de Pescado Zarandeada which is marinated fish filet mixed with avacado sauce. It was excellent. My good friend ordered the basic shrimp cocktail, and the large size seemed overwhelming. She siad it was delicious as well. This is a wonderful classy type of restaurant.

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    Eve V.

    Have you even had seafood? I was very surprised by how amazing the flavors of all the dishes I tried. Usually, there's a standout but here everything is just delicious. The command of the use of ingredients is next level. The cocktails are well-balanced and interesting in a good way. The service was great from start to finish- friendly, attentive, and efficient. Overall really great experience, and the vibe was just right. Unfortunately, I took very poor menu photos, so I can't name the food and drink I had except for the pulpo but know that I would come back in a heartbeat for all the yummy food. Do make reservations to get a table. There's also some walk-up bar seating that don't require reservations but if you want a table or have a larger party it is strongly encouraged.

    Ceviche
    David M.

    La Docena offers great seafood in Mexico City with a great vibe. Offering some real flavorful dishes but a little disappointed they were out of certain items like the whole fish. The ahi tuna was offered in its although delicious just wasn't what I was looking for that night. The service was excellent and we really felt if there is anything we needed our server was able to get what we wanted or had alternatives for us.

    oysters
    Anisa W.

    grilled oysters kinda mid feel like they're using toppings more than the oysters itself BUT the grilled shrimps are a 10/10 they were MASSIVE and so well seasoned I devoured them they also gave us rosemary lime water to wash our hands after wished they have lobsters

    Tuna tostada. Amazing!!
    Priscilla D.

    If you visit one restaurant in Mexico City, go to La Docena! We came here on a recommendation from a friend and it did not miss! The service was great and the space was very cute. A smaller restaurant with chill city vibes. The drinks were good and we ordered a lot of food lol. The oysters Rockefeller were so good! I got the tuna tostada which was the best thing I ate on the whole trip. I should have gotten three of them! I also got the oyster taco thinking it would be a friend oyster but it wasn't and the texture just threw me off. My friend loved her seafood roll, but I forget what was in it, crab and shrimp maybe? We also shared a veggie plate that came with a really nice green sauce. We felt very healthy after that lol. I definitely recommend this spot!

    Elizabeth R.

    While in Mexico City you must stop by here Everything was so good Food here was fresh Everything taste so delicious, service was amazingly Restaurant looks nice and clean. I'll came back again here, we were really impressed with the seafood Recommend

    Camarones cocktail

    Such a wonderful experience! Everything was perfect! The food was amazing! We went with another couple and basically shared several dishes so we can try everything. Highly recommend the fresh oysters, oyster Rockefeller, Tostada Calla, and the Camerones cocktail. The dulce de leche volcano cake with banana ice cream was an excellent ending to a perfect meal. Forgot to take more pictures because we were totally enjoying the food as it came. The service was just as excellent! The waitstaff was so attentive; our wine glasses were never empty! Such a collaborative team. Highly recommend! 10 out of 10

    Octopus & shrimp
    Charles C.

    Best food in my 5-day trip in Mexico. We went on New Year's Day, and got oyster, shrimp, octopus, and fish. All yummy! Very affordable price, highly recommend! Service good and ambiance nice

    Ryen B.

    A week later and I'm still dreaming about this place. Friendly staff, fresh seafood. Everything was excellent- perfectly cooked, seasoned, presented. Definitely order the whole grilled fish, served with pickled onion, salsas, guac, and fresh tortillas... amazing beyond words. Recommend!

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    Great place for an afternoon rose and oysters. Try the Chignones. They have nice outside sitting areas

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    The grilled oysters are fantastic. Especially the truffle broiled ones. Also the fresh oysters are fantastic as well.

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    Agua chile Tatemado was amazing! Best agua chile i've had in a while! Pairs well with a st. Germain spritz! Delicous!

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    The restaurant cancelled our reservation for a private event with no notice. Wish I could have eaten there!

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    Excellent food and a cute place to stop for seafood in CDMX. The Octopus was delish and they make a killer Carahillo at table side.

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    Amazing seafood selection. Oysters and Tuna Sashimi very great and served cold. Atmosphere and Staff were on point with excellent service.

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    El Rey del Marisco - Camarones a la diabla

    El Rey del Marisco

    4.5(23 reviews)
    1.6 kmRoma Norte
    $$$

    Not only do they have great Mexican style seafood, the atmosphere is one of a kind! This place a is…read moreconverted privet home apartment building. They knocked down walls to adjoin all apartments on each floor, gutted them out, and placed dinning areas throughout. So you walk in and they tell you to go to the 2nd or 3rd floor and pick a table. That table can be in the past living room or past kitchen of an apartment. So cool! The whole ground floor is the kitchen and prep area. The front entrance is thru a open door between two taco stands, the door leads you into the past patio/common area of the apartments. There is no signs in the entrance, just flag an employee down in the patio area and they'll direct you to an open floor. All seafood dishes come with their famous paella, which is one of the best I've tasted. I had the best Octopus cocktail of my live here. The octopus was chunky and tender! I will visit this place every time I come to Mexico City!! They speak English and accept credit cards.

    During my 4 day stay in CDMX, I've been here twice. Such a neighborhood gem. I once saw local cops…read moretake togo when I passed by so I was curious. I got some braised pork dish for $70 peso. It was delish too. The pork dish tasted somewhat like kimchi soup with pork in it. (It was in a pot on the front row, second one from the left) On the way out, I saw paella and that looked amazing so had to be back to try next day.. It was not bad for $200ish pesos. It is nothing fancy but I loved it. If you are adventurous and want to try what locals eat, this is the place.

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    El Rey del Marisco - On the 2nd floor looking at the converted apartments that are now dinning rooms.

    On the 2nd floor looking at the converted apartments that are now dinning rooms.

    El Rey del Marisco - Camarones a la mantequilla del Rey del Marisco.

    Camarones a la mantequilla del Rey del Marisco.

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    La Docena - seafood - Updated July 2026

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