Had a fabulous first time at La Casa de Toño in Mexico City. The service was super friendly and…read morefast- really attentive staff. The coffee was absolutely delicious it was bold, smooth and had just the right amount of sugar. The carne asada quesadillas I got were tender, warm and the perfect balance between savory and salty. The atmosphere of the cafe was vibrant, conversational and welcoming.

The staff were super fast, attentive, and constantly checking in on us while quickly clearing…read morefinished plates. I also loved the call button at the table, which made it easy to get help without trying to flag someone down. The tacos de cabeza were solid. The meat was incredibly soft and flavorful. The pozole con pollo was also good, with a comforting broth that warms your soul. On the flip side, some dishes fell short. The guacamole and flautas de pollo were bland, and the tacos de bistec were okay. It was missing a smoky char and deeper flavor. This place gets packed so be prepared to wait around 30 minutes or longer in line, especially during peak hours. All in all, great experience for the service and a few standout dishes, but a hit or miss depending on what you order.

La Capital was a great dinner stop--just wish we'd had more time to fully enjoy it. We popped in on…read morea bit of a time crunch on our way to a Lucha Libre show, so we had to skip several tempting dishes marked on the menu as taking longer to prepare. That said, I really appreciated how clearly those items were labeled--it set expectations upfront and made ordering easier given our schedule. The space itself is beautiful with an open, airy ambience that immediately sets the tone. We were started off with complimentary crispy tortillas served with both red and green salsas--a simple but very welcome touch. For food, my kids ordered the lime soup and the penne al chipotle, both of which they really enjoyed. My husband and I went for the tortas: he chose the Bacalao a la Veracruzana and I had the Cangrejo de Concha Suave. Both were delicious, with a unique twist on the classic flavors. My husband also had a cocktail that he loved. Overall, a solid experience with great food and atmosphere. This is definitely a place I'd return to when I can slow down and savor it properly.

So nice we came twice on a short 5 day trip just so we could try the rest of what we didn't order…read morethe first time! The first time we came in shortly before closing but they were more than accommodating and sat us down right away. This is a fine dining experience and it is really cool to be able to watch the kitchen and chef at work from your table. I can highly recommend the Guac- love the little touch of pomegranate and the variety of chips to dip, the chicken lime soup was a hit with our 1.5 year old, the beet salad was delicious and the sea bass cooked to perfection. For mothers day I treated myself to a house margarita and it was delish. We also tried not one but two desserts this time, the chocolate cake with ice cream and the soursop jelly, both divine! I was excited having just learned about the soursop fruit, and how many nutritional benefits there are- make sure you give it a try if you're into pudding desserts. The next time we tried some of the same things and some new things- steak, roasted chicken, cauliflower with mole sauce (the mole sauce here was perfection) mushroom soup and the house lemonade. All fantastic, and the presentation is wonderful. We ended the evening with the hot chocolate cake which was the perfect balance of chocolate paired with ice cream- note that this dessert does take some time to prepare fresh. Planning to come back here if I am ever in the area again!

Temporal absolutely delivered on every level. They start you off with some complimentary bread with…read morea spread and a cilantro dipping oil- both amazing. We then kicked things off with the arancini, which set the tone right away--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. For mains, we shared a spread and honestly couldn't pick a favorite: the Octopus Tacos were tender and packed with flavor, the Rabbit Tacos were unique and delicious, and the roasted seasonal vegetables "al mojo de ajo" were simple but so satisfying. The marinated pan-fried salmon and fresh trout were both beautifully cooked and thoughtfully seasoned. Every dish felt intentional, beautifully presented and well executed. But the real showstoppers were the desserts. The fresh goat cheesecake with orange, grapefruit, and lemon was bright and perfectly balanced, and the whisky chocolate crème brûlée was rich, smooth, and unforgettable. Desserts truly knocked it out of the park. Bonus points for the cocktails--my hubby was a huge fan. Great food, great drinks, excellent service and relaxed ambiance made for a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommend adding Temporal to your Mexico City dining list.

Came with my friend who lives here and she hadn't been here before so we both had no expectations…read more We didn't order food here... just got drinks and I have to say between the friendly and prompt service & the drinks here.. we were a fan! Expect to pay high prices, but honestly... the drinks were so good! I also like the layout of this place. We were say on the second floor looking out a window into the street and it was perfect! Would absolutely recommend this place!

We were goin got try and go next door but they were busy so we walked in here. This place was…read moregreat. The drinks were good, service was friendly and fast, and most importantly, the food was great. We tried a few different things and overall all had great flavor. This was the first and really, the only time on our trip to Ciudad de Mexico that I we were served spicy salsa. It was delicious, smoky, habanero flavor. Highly recommend it!

Order the Tlacoyitos Especiales. Trust me -- they were the surprise hit of our night. The value…read morehere is incredible -- around $650 MXN for two with a beer. The Rellenito (stuffed chile meco with panela cheese) was also really really good. One miss: the breaded shrimp tacos were a touch chewy, we'd skip those next time. The drinks looked beautiful even though we stuck to water. Our server Eduardo was great. My husband and I will def be back.

Came for late lunch and was seated right away. There's a small elevator that we used to go to the…read moresecond floor. The restaurant is a historic 19th-century structure in Mexico City's Centro Histórico. It's a classic, sit-down Mexican restaurant specializing in traditional breakfast and regional dishes. We tried a mole, lengua and different tacos. Someone was walking around with some freshly baked fish empanada which was surprisingly so tasty!

Came as they first opened so there was no line as I'm told there usually is. There are 3 floors…read more So we were escorted to the 2nd floor which is the main floor. Upon being seated we were offered coffee or hot chocolate. I chose chocolate as I was told It was their specialty and I could smell chocolate in the air. It wasn't too sweet and I prefer the rich thick European hot chocolate that's more like just sipping melted chocolate. This was thinner and more watery and Mexican chocolate has a cinnamon flavor to it. It was good but not great. And 87 pesos. Next we were offered bread I chose the concha. It was still warm and so soft. Easily the best concha I've had. Be aware that it's not free. They had other selections, the one my friend got was savory so I didn't care for that one as much. For breakfast I chose the scrambled eggs with longaniza 180 pesos. The portion was konda small and the longaniza was cut up and mixed into the eggs. I thought it would be whole sausages on the plate. It came with a small portion of refried beans. I guess it was a fair portion for about $10 US. The place is pretty nice and fancy so it's a nice change from the street stands and casual eateries. Though you do pay more in comparison. Overall I thought the food was ok. But it was nice to have a fancy sit down restaurant and have fabulous service. Just be aware that every thing is served ala cart; so even if they offer it to you there is a cost to it.

Wow! That is the best way to describe my dinner at Antolina. It was not on my radar, but hotel…read morestaff recommended it as a must try (I'm so glad he did). I went solo and was sat within a few minutes outside. I didn't go inside so not sure the vibe, but the outdoor seating was quite cute. I ordered the Cochinita pibil and Jamaicalina. I decided to try a small portion of bunelos for dessert. Absolutely everything was super flavorful. And after eating a bit of the tortillas and salsa, this was more than enough food.

They have a lot of char broiled al carbon style of tortas here, and what I had tried before was the…read moretorta milenesa. I've been here twice and the service has always been spot on. I've never encountered any delay to be seated, even when there were four of us. It is very obvious that this kitchen has been operating for quite some time and the quality of their food is exceptional. I actually would not mind having lunch here more often of I was in the neighborhood regularly.

Service- outstanding! Everyone was extremely nice and attentive. I also had my luggage and they…read morewere kind enough to store it during my meal. Edgar was our waiter and he was super awesome! Food- one of my favorite meals while in Mexico City! We didn't order much because we were full from a meal before but ordered what we could. What we got: MUST HAVE AGAIN: 1. If you like octopus: Tacos de carnitas de pulpo (fried octopus carnitas). This didn't seem fried but oh my gosh it was SO tender and fresh and flavorful! Our whole table LOVED this. Highly recommend. 2. Scallop tostadas!! SO fresh/refreshing! 3. Fig Tart- It was so good! Tasted kind of like a fig cheesecake. We heard it was the most popular desert and got lucky because our waiter Edgar saved it for us!! Thank you so much Edgar! Tasty but would go for something else next time: 1. Tacos de esmedregal al pastor: Al pastor fish, onions, cilantro, pineapple I didn't get the soft shell crab taco but heard it was delicious so thought I'd toss that here!

One word to describe this experience: disappointing…read more As a preface, the service was outstanding. Our waiter, Ramon, was very kind and attentive, as was the manager. Beyond that, everything was shockingly mid! To start, we had the tuna and shrimp tostadas, which were quite good. As our main course, we had the pescado a la talla estilo contramar, which I was very excited about. The presentation was beautiful, and the waiter showing us how to serve the fish was a nice touch. HOWEVER, upon trying the food, we found that the fish was lukewarm and shockingly flavorless. Given Contramar's popularity and how highly regarded it is, I was expecting an explosion of flavor. The level of blandness was mind boggling. I swear they didn't put even a pinch of salt on the fish. I said something because it was shockingly bad. Thankfully, they brought another one out which I thought was better, albeit nothing that makes my mouth water thinking about it now. So me and my boyfriend were really holding out hope for the dessert. We're long distance (DC to CDMX) so every dinner we have together matters more, and I was really praying that the dinner would end on a high note. Unfortunately, they were OUT of the strawberry merengue. I will admit I was so disappointed that a few tears were shed. We ended up getting the fig tart that I liked but my boyfriend didn't. At least we bonded on the walk home--30 minutes of complaining! I would advise anyone reading this to pass on contramar unless you want to pay thousands of pesos to be disappointed.

Very fresh and affordable healthy options! We stopped in on a weekday afternoon after walking by…read moreearlier and seeing how packed it was. We tried a few juices, the chicken tomato salad and the salmon tacos. The salad was huge with a big portion of chicken, avocado and many toppings for a reasonable price. The tacos were smaller but flavorful. Taking off a star because my salad arrived almost 15 minutes before my boyfriend's tacos arrived and the restaurant was pretty empty. The lights were out in the bathroom and in part of the restaurant, so not sure if they were dealing with a partial power outage and impact to the kitchen. Still recommend for the food!

Love the ambience of this place. Super chic and welcoming. The food is great and service is…read moreamazingly first meal in CDMX !

This is a beautiful place that is a great brunch spot! We went right when they opened and were…read moretreated to some of the most amazing coffee! I opted for the egg and cheese casserole. Maybe there's a bit of a translation mix up or Mexicans and Americans have different ideas of what a casserole is, but it was more like a soup. I wasn't mad, in fact, it was incredibly delicious and filling, but I was a bit confused at first. The owner was on hand and when we ordered coffee we tried to make sure that make sure that they would have milk. He said we wouldn't need it and while we still were adamant about the milk, we held off once he suggested we try it before he brought out milk. He was so right. Our mistake (and we owned up to that)! We were having Cafe de Olla! Served in cute little clay pots, this sweet but not overly so, is spiced with piloncillo, dark brown sugar, cinnamon and a few other spices. While the color was deep black, the taste was anything but. If I was a millionaire I would have this shipped up fresh to me every morning. My gosh do I miss it. Wonderful service and a great meal! We felt right at home here!

One of my favorite meals of all time in CDMX, but sad to report it's been permanently closed for…read moresome time now and another restaurant has taken its place.

I really enjoyed this place. Great value: pretty cheap price and delicious food. Great service. I…read moreordered paquete 1: one ttlaco, the soup of the day and the drink of the day with a little treat. The soup was light and flavourful. The ttlaco was tasty. I followed the recommendation of the staff. The drink was sweet but still refreshing. The treat was ok. I went back a second time and was as pleased. I tried the elote with cream and fresh herbs, which was good as well! If I lived here, I'd be a regular client :)

Try this most enlightened spot to eat in DCMX! Mayan ingredients and recipes, the flavors are…read moreexceptional, satisfying and healthy. Freshly made pulque keeps you satisfied while you wait for your prepared meal (unless you have a bowl of their delicious soup). Worth seeking out!