If you're planning to eat at Expendio de Maíz, be prepared to wait--but trust me, it's worth it…read more We waited about an hour and a half to be seated. Thankfully, our Airbnb was just around the corner, and there's a brewery nearby where we were able to grab a drink while we waited. We ended up being part of the last seating of the day and were seated family-style with other guests, including people from Australia and Toronto. I actually loved that part of the experience. It made dinner feel communal, and it was fun meeting new people over an incredible meal. I ordered the Jamaica mezcal cocktail, and it was delicious--refreshing with just the right amount of smokiness. I honestly can't remember the names of all the dishes because everything is served as a tasting experience, but I do remember that every single course was fantastic. The food speaks for itself. The music, the atmosphere, and the overall vibe made the entire experience feel special. If you're visiting Mexico City, this is absolutely a place I'd recommend adding to your list.

Expendio de Maiz is a really unique dining experience that I was super excited to try, especially…read moreafter hearing about its Michelin recognition and reputation for being one of those must-visit spots in Mexico City. The setup is very intimate - communal outdoor seating with maybe less than 10 tables total, and you can actually look into the kitchen and watch the chefs work. It has a really cool, almost immersive energy to it. What makes the concept interesting is that there's no menu. It's kind of like an omakase-style flow where dishes are brought out in rounds, and depending on when you arrive, you may or may not get to experience earlier dishes. After each round, the staff checks in with you to see if you'd like to continue or close out. There was about a 2-hour wait, but honestly that gave me time to explore the city and come back, which wasn't too bad. Going in, I had really high expectations, and while the food itself is undeniably high quality and beautifully executed, I did leave a bit underwhelmed overall. A lot of the dishes leaned very veggie and carb forward, which I'm not sure if that's just the nature of the menu or because I came later in the evening and missed some earlier rounds. If I were vegetarian, I think I'd probably rate this an easy 5 stars. But personally, I was hoping for a bit more protein throughout the experience, and that balance just wasn't really there for me. Still a very creative and well-executed concept, just not fully aligned with what I was expecting.

Absolutely amazing spot with excellent customer service and the margherita pizza with Italian…read moresausage was delicious! The mojitos with fruto rojos was fantastic! Also amazing coffee as well! Great ambience and decor inside too!

We probably would not have tried this restaurant, but it was close to our new home on a very rainy…read morenight. The cozy, arty atmosphere was just right and casual dress was acceptable. There are two dining areas and a fascinating little store that sells tea, jewelry, designer clothes and in the hallway, beauty products (I think). Note: It is quite dark. I felt really old because I needed my phone light to read the menu, but our much younger waiter also had trouble seeing to process our credit card lol. Service was kind and professional. Tuscan food is unusual for us and we don't eat many of the ingredients, so our selections were a bit limited. Happily, we both found dishes that we enjoyed. My husband had chicken breast, which came with a salad snd sweet potato puree. The salad dressing was so light and lemony. I want to come back just for that. My white fish was Mediterranean in style and cooked in a sauce of cherry tomato, artichokes, olives and capers. It was delicious, but enough for two or three meals, so I took some home. Our meals came with herbed crisp breads and herb butter. They have a nice selection of teas and I absolutely loved the white tea with flower petals and lychee. Overall, a great find.

Delicious and beautiful ambiance. One of our favorite meals in CDMX. Definitely get a Gin and Tonic…read morewith the skull gin.

Being away many years from this magical city where I was born My wife and I decided to go for a…read more drink and a light dinner. We were told to come here by Our nice who lives in the city and who frequents this place. Reservations recommended. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very friendly host who leads us for a very safety COVID protocols. never experienced this in the States. Once inside, the manager Miguel who was very attentive and professional walked us to the terrace and guide us to seat next to the bar! The place has a complete large full bar very modern and yet trendy, great for drinks, dinner and nice music. We were offered one of their signature drinks made with Mezcal cucumber and pineapple juices with a garnish made of crushed pancetta, salt and chili a must try! As an appetizer we were offered wooden tray of shaved prosciutto and bread, very delightful !! we also ordered eggplant with provolone cheese, it was very good and baby octopus on top of a oven roasted potatoes this is to die for. Enough for the night. Great service by our waiter who you can tell that was well trained and no how to describe the food that was served. To top it off we ordered a a couple of desserts, Tiramisu a must try and a mousse made with goat cheese with guava purée and hibiscus exceptional !! For digestion we had their signature limoncello!!! the best way to finish our unique dinner! The Chef -Owner Julian who we found out that he is one the the best chefs in Mexico who won many international awards and the manager Miguel came by to our table to thank us for coming to their unique restaurant-Bar. Their wine Cellar is impressive and trendy Great for an special occasion or focelebration. We wanted to try some other signature dishes that they are famous for specially their pasta dishes but Unfortunately that was enough for the night. Can't wait to come back to try their famous dishes at this Outstanding restaurant- bar. A Tru gem in the middle of Roma's neighborhood in Mexico City. We recommend this place A must try!!!!

What a great bookstore/café! We were a little early for a dinner reservation at a restaurant nearby…read moreand wandered in to kill some time! I love to read, and I love bookstores. Cafebrería El Péndulo really blew me away. It's a great size, really well stocked/organized, and had good sized coffee shop inside as well! I had to get a book as a souvenir from our trip - they had a great sized books in English section! Definitely a place I would shop at a lot if I lived nearby! Lovely! (Note: I just realized that I posted this review to the wrong location of Cafebrería El Péndulo. I visited in January 2023 and am reposting here so the review is for the correct business.)

Spent the morning at this beautiful bookstore. There have a wide variety of books with a section of…read morebooks in English. They also have tons of puzzles, journals, games, and even a whole section with tarot and oracle decks which is something I really enjoy. I sat with an oracle deck and enjoyed some breakfast.

Seems like a standard 24 hour diner. Coffee is Nescafé products which I am not a fan off, I prefer…read moremy coffee stronger. Pancakes were good but the one on the bottom was under cooked and still batter inside. She wouldn't bring me my juice with our coffee or even when I asked for it. I had to wait until the pancakes arrived before I could get my juice.

Great service Leticias was our waitress and she was very pleasant; the restaurant is huge different…read moreseating areas, the best cafe con leche I had in a while. We ordered a plate of fruit, fried bananas, torta , chilaquiles & fresh squeezed orange juice, they served us fast, hot and delicious food! Thank you :) and thank you Leticia for your help. QUICK TIP IS CASH ONLY Muy buen servicio, Leticia fue nuestra mesera es muy agradable, el restaurante está bastante grande la comida deliciosa, caliente y nos sirvieron rápido, el mejor café con leche que e tomado en mucho tiempo. ! Muchas gracias Leticia por tus atenciones!! SOLO UN TIP ES PURO EFECTIVO PARA PAGAR

This place was recommended by my sister's friend, and it was conveniently located right by…read moreChinatown. When we arrived, we had to wait outside in a little entrance area monitored by a host. There was actually a considerable 30-40 minute waitlist, which speaks to how popular this place is. Once ready, you take the elevator upstairs are are seated. The vibe was very low-key and chill, kind of like a cafeteria--definitely nothing fancy. The service is casual; you just flag a waiter when you're ready, and they bring things out staggered. We ordered the pozole, very homey, especially when paired with the fresh toppings they provide--radish, oregano, lime, and crunchy tostadas on the side. We also ordered enchiladas, the tortillas held up well, and the filling was generous. To finish off, I had the flan and to be honest it was kinda meh.

This was my first meal in Mexico City and boy was it worth it! I was starving because I had a long…read moretravel day and was so glad I stumbled upon this place. It was very busy but we got seated pretty quickly and the service was lightening fast with huge portions. I couldn't believe how fast the service was here and everything was delicious. You should definitely try the chicken pozole soup, it is hearty and delicious! We also tried the flautas and enchiladas which you can chose on the filling and the sauce and can mix and match! If this is Mexican fast food, sign me up!

Seafood in a Roma "Food hall" So, the place is kinda like a…read morefood-hall. There are a bunch of tiny restos where you order what you want, and a shared seating area that they bring it over to. Cevichento is one of the joints (it's got a street-front, with a few chairs that you can sit at). The service is slow (as it is at most of the places here), so don't go if you're in a rush. OTOH, the food is really quite good - the aguachile is delightfully acidic (and *chili-hot*!), as are the tortas. If you're looking to while away some time, w/ a variety of options, this ain't a bad spot...

Awesome little food court! Here you can sample all kinds of local cuisine. There are lots of…read moreseafood choices and all kinds of tacos and burritos. Also, its a charming little corner of Mexico City and well worth a visit.

This Michelin-starred taco stand was at the top of my wishlist when I visited CDMX. We went midday…read moreand there was a line, it moves fairly quickly so don't let it scare you. The line is fast since this is not a sit down spot. There is seating next door to the taco stand, but they are not affiliated with the restaurant and you need cash to pay for a table. We opted to stand at the counter. Overall, the tacos are really well cooked and so tasty. We got an order of each meat taco. My favorites were the steak and filet. I would love to go again, it was a good taco.

Taqueria El Califa de Leon is a taco spot in Mexico City that garnered notoriety for being the…read morefirst taco stand to get a Michelin star. For its notoriety I expected a more grand storefront but it was just a standard food stall. You line up to order and pay and then they give you your food. You can take your food to go or grab one of the few tables next to the shop. The unique thing about this taqueria is that they cook their meats in slabs and place them on the tortillas as-is. They don't chop up your meat into dices and they don't have the typical taco proteins you'd expect either. We ordered most of the meats: steak ($58 MXN), rib ($88), filet ($77), and chop ($88). My favorites were the steak and chop. The rib was a little tough. All the meats tasted better with salt and I liked the green salsa on top. These weren't the best tacos I've ever had but they were good. While its Michelin star meant that I had to try it, I probably wouldn't go back.

Such a cute dinner spot. Food was delicious and the grilled salad with nuts on it was to die…read morefor!!!! I would go back just for that tahini dressing. Service friendly.

This place was hopping on a Saturday night. Outstanding service and delicious food was responsible…read morefor the happy crowd in addition to a great looking cocktail and dessert menu. The olives were delicious. A healthy portion of a wide variety had pungent oregano to add to their flavors. My green salad was bursting with field greens and mint and topped with lots of roasted hazelnuts and cheese. The tarragon dressing was light and refreshing. The pizza was perfectly charred with spicy sausage. The waitress brought red pepper flakes and sauce without our asking.

Went for brunch on a Friday and got seated right away with no reservation. The whole place is…read morevegan! The French toast was a bit too fried but the whipped cream and berry compote were really good. The chocolate chip pancakes are definitely worth trying. They also made me the guac toast but with avocados tomatoes and vegan cheese for my no onion no garlic restriction.

I used to wonder what the fuss was all about; now I know. The hype is real y'all!…read moreThis place is a certified gem. The food is "muy excellente". Don't second-guess yourself; just go get it.