This place is essentially a fancy food hall with sit down service. You get to order from a bunch of…read moredifferent menus and food gets served to you. We got the grilled sea bass and burger and they were pretty average. The side of fries was unfortunately way undercooked. We came on a Thursday night at 9pm and it was oddly empty :/ not a bad option if your party has a bunch of dietary options that you need to cater for, but I think there's probably better restaurants in cdmx otherwise.

In general very friendly service and good food. We went several times during our stay in CDMX…read more If you go, ask for anyone OTHER than Javier. He was the exception: surly and seemed to resent having to talk to customers. When my wife asked for a dish without the spicy peppers (same as she'd had the night before without problem) he said no. It wasn't possible. After ordering, he brought the food with an angry look and kept silent throughout. Only time he spoke again was to demand a tip.

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.

This place was awesome. Friendly, professional staff, great service, good prices, delicious tacos…read more Vibe is really chill too. Comfortable and laid back place to grab some great food. 10/10 would go back. The pastores tacos were my fav!

Excellent sitdown taco spot with table service…read more Al pastor was perfect. Rib eye was also good - but a little pricey / would say it's not the essential order here. Loved the smoky salsa! 4.5 stars.

Great place to stop for a quick bite when you are near the museum and Chapultepec Park.read more

One of the best hamburguer joints in the city. Delicious hamburguers, awesome fries and great value…read morefor your money

Overall the decor is very chic, natural and simple. The food was delicious and better than…read moreanticipated. The server was extremely pleasant. Would go back for dinner. I was able to be seated last mine without a reservation but I do suggest getting a reservation if you're going to come for brunch.

When you live in Mexico City for a while, you start to stack rank your restaurants based on food,…read moredecor, location, seating area, etc. Being a beautiful restaurant is not enough. Being a beautiful restaurant with fine food is not enough. And honestly, being a beautiful restaurant with fine food is not enough. I say this because of course, food in Mexico City is so astronomically good, why settle for just "good?" That's Helena. The decor and location are STUNNING and it would be a great place for a group outing but the food is just good, and for the prices and in comparison, that just doesn't cut it in CDMX. Personally I think Cancino down the street is better and cheaper (though admittedly a totally diff cuisine).

A mid sized welcoming establishment where I think anyone from North of the Border will feel…read morecomfortable ordering from the menu. The food was all familiar, familiar names were attached to most menu items, very easy to sit back and relax without a thought. Service, as we experienced at almost all restaurants throughout the city was very good. We had the Natalie Portman, the Lisa Simpson, the Ariana Grande, and the Doctor Strange. All very comfortable (that word again) to eat. There are a ton of vegan breakfast places in the city, I would return when I'm ready for a return to familiar terrain.

I always come here for some of the best vegetarian food in the world. Yeah you read that correctly…read more I love this place and it's easy and delicious food for vegans and vegetarians but anyone would love this great food. It's got that cafe feeling but definitely a place for a nice lunch. Servers are super nice. If you're near Polanca you should try their set lunch menu.

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.

Such a great neighborhood bar/coffee shop vibe! So relaxed and easy going to be paired with a nice…read moreselection of cocktails and wines. The service was great and made for an excellent early evening in CDMX enjoying all the scenes and appreciating all the greenery surrounding this area.

Came here for a quick break / snack. Open concept spot with loads of seating. We sat outside. I had…read morethe "Scorpio season" cocktail. Absolutely delicious. My friend had the avocado toast and the affogato, and said both were delicious. Cute spot. Would be back

I visited this restaurant with a Mexican friend because I wanted to introduce Korean food…read more Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing, mainly because of the service and the payment process. After the food was brought to our table, no one came back to check on us. There was no follow-up for side dishes, additional orders, clearing plates, or asking if everything was okay. The dining area seemed understaffed, and table service was almost nonexistent. Because of that, I decided not to leave a tip. In Mexico, tipping is voluntary and should reflect the service received. When I paid without leaving a tip, the person in charge questioned me about it persistently in a rude and uncomfortable way. Other customers nearby noticed, and my friend was also confused by the situation. When I asked for a receipt, I did not receive a polite explanation and was simply told to check the QR code myself. The food was also disappointing. I would not return or recommend this restaurant based on the service and payment experience.

Great spot to come for Korean bbq with family. Meats were good quality and I like how the…read morerefillable side dishes were different than other restaurants. Service was good as well as staff were friendly and attentive.

Fraps here are cheaper than Canada and USA. I would say about a buck or 2 cheaper. So came here…read morelooking for the city mug. Unfortunately, they said it was only temporary. They don't have it. This coffee shop is not tailored to tourist so they don't have people there speaking English. Drinks are not bad. Starbucks is just Starbucks. Taste like as if you go it in Canada/USA.