Made a reservation here on a Friday night. It was busy so I'd say definitely make a reservation if…read moreyou plan on coming. The service was very quick and our server spoke English, which was very helpful. There was indoor and outdoor seating. We sat indoors and had happy that it wasn't too loud. The drinks were good and there were a good amount of options. I would come back here.

On our most recent trip to CDMX, our hotel had recommended going to Baltra for cocktails, not to…read moremention they are noted as a favorite on a variety of lists and considered one of the best bars in the world! So needless to say we had high expectations. The space itself is very cute offering a small bar, some indoor seating as well as some nice patio and outdoor seating. Overall it's not large, but it has a cozy vibe. We didn't have a reservation, though they are encouraged, but we went shortly after the opened and were able to be sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and happy to offer rec's. The menu is so fun, but primarily in Spanish. Some of their most popular cocktails have some fun doodles and imagery to go wuth them and we really enjoyed perusing the menu. We both started with the Ultima Duda or Last Doubt, which is their spin on an espresso martini that is mezcal based. Presentation was very fun and the cocktail was lovely. For my second round I went something a bit fresher and opted for the Sumi, which was gin based and had a lovely egg white foam, my favorite. Overall, the vibes were good, cocktails were solid, prices reasonable and service was good. Neither cocktails blew me away, but it was a very fun visit if you happen to be able to get a table or opted for a post dinner nightcap.

This was one of the most uncomfortable and concerning experiences I've ever had…read more The bar was still open when my husband asked to use the restroom. The owner was in the bathroom area at the time and told him no. My husband respectfully asked why, since the place was still open and he genuinely needed to go. Instead of responding professionally, the owner became visibly aggressive and told him not to keep asking or he would send him back "in pieces." What makes this even more concerning is that this area is filled with tourists. It is definitely not worth visiting this place and risking your safety.. be aware of this " OWNER" who just hangs out in the bathroom. That's him the one looking at his phone!!!

This place is a vibe. We stopped by early enough that there wasn't a cover, but heard it's a $25…read morecover after 9pm. Drinks and food were mid. Open space concept. Depending on the dj, I can image the place would usually be poppin'

This is a super cool bar with great music and drinks. We were seated a few minutes after our…read morereservation time and we were taken upstairs. The upstairs was cozy and it was fairly empty when we were seated. The server was quick to come over and offer us water and drinks. I ordered the mosaico de gelatina cocktail and chefs kiss - it was delicious! I left that glassss clean. Service was great and the menu were cute. We were there about an hour and we had a fun time.

Drinks were really good - especially the whisky sour!! Would pass on the chips and guacamole…read more We came at 11p on a Friday and only waited 5 mins. Would recommend! Staff was also super nice and recommended other bars in the area too.

Loved this little cocktail bar! The drinks were very very unique and our server was so sweet,…read morefriendly, and knowledgeable. While it ran on the pricier side, it was absolutely worth it. Would return! Just keep in mind that it's small, so seating is very limited if it's busy.

Dark little cocktail bar, high on vibes and volume. Drinks are solid, but not amazing compared to…read moreother nearby cocktail places. Cool spot to start or end an evening, but I probably wouldn't want to stay too long given how loud and crowded it is.

Such a cool cocktail bar! The inside was warm and inviting but we got a table outside which was…read morealso nice with a lot of people watching. The servers were super friendly and brought out our drinks fast. I went with the avocado based cocktail and it was SO GOOD. I've never had anything like it and I'm glad it caught my eye on the menu 10/10 recommend.

This was a smaller mezcal bar that had been recommended to us time and time again so we decided to…read morestop in. We quickly found a table in the main bar area at a small high top so we lucked out with that! The vibe was sexy and very cool for a stop in the evening. I'm not a huge mezcal person and don't like spicy flavors so struggled to find something I loved but my boyfriend tried a mezcal flight and a spicy cocktail and he loved it all! The staff was also very friendly and happy to try to recommend a cocktail that would fit my preferences. For the vibe alone, this is worth a visit!

We stumbled upon this place and wowowow, so good and the service was memorable. I highly recommend…read moresharing the tasting menu with someone bc it was a lot of good. We also got the peanut noodle. We thought it was peanut butter noodle but it didn't really taste peanut buttery so we may have read the dish wrong. So if you're looking for more peanut butter flavor, don't get that noodle dish. Otherwise, everything exceeded our expectations!

THE BIG: Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Roma Norte. Indoor and outdoor seating with the chefs…read morecooking on the second floor. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here after a Luche Libre show and still hungry. We got a table outside and was perusing through the menu before the owner brought us up to where the chefs were and gave us a show on how they made their birria soup dumplings. We got the leche de tigre and beef tail baos. Both presentations were great, I really enjoyed the leche de tigre ceviche. A must get! THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the damage done for 2 dishes, a beer, and a cocktail was ~770 MXN. They have a tasting menu that I definitley want to try next time we're back!

Loved the service and the music! I recommend getting there early to get a good spot. The only thing…read moreI didn't like was the artwork on the walls, kinda demonic.

A little pricey but drink was delicious. The atmosphere is great and they have free jazz every…read morenight at 8pm - would definitely come back and enjoy the music!

Overall, liked my experience here. Came here with a friend on a weekend night and it was packed,…read morebut we didn't have to wait more than 5-10 minutes to get "seated". I say seated with parenthesis because most people end up standing here but we got lucky that a couple was leaving as we were right next to them after being asked our drink orders. It's kind of a weird system that they have and I think the staff didn't realize we didn't have our drink orders taken yet and asked the people behind us for theirs which was slightly annoying. It was a bit chaotic so I can see why it happened, but I do think they need a slightly better system. Anyways, the drinks were excellent and I love that they gave us a little small snack that included crickets (which I hadn't tried before yet). The vibes in here are really nice too. I love the dim lighting and the almost rock/clay atmosphere. The bathroom area is smaller than I was expecting but it was ok. I'd definitely return!

This ranks among the top ten bars in North America and as a group of 6, we probably waited for 25…read moreminutes to get in. There are no seats, this is a standing bar except a few uncomfortable bar stools. Drinks were good, but I expected more. I got the colada and it was good, not too sweet. Almost clarified colada. Everything was very spirit forward which few of our friends really liked. This felt like a one time visit for me in CDMX

Handshakes all around for Handshake! I was determined to get a reservation for this bar considering…read moreit's one of the best bars in North America that I even put a reminder on my phone when reservations were released. Honestly, I couldn't find the place at all. In fact I had to call my friend to see where it was. It's hidden inside a hotel and there's construction going around so it was definitely hard to find and walk through especially with heels on. Luckily we had a reservation because there were plenty of people waiting for seating! The man directed us downstairs to the actual speakeasy. What a super cool neat spot! It was quite dim, but we of course got the best seat in the house because of our party size. The music was top 40 which was an interesting touch considering the ambience of this place, but I wasn't complaining. Onto the drinks. I got the infamous - Peanut Butter & Jelly 100000/5 - I honestly think this is the drink that put them on the charts! The different flavors coming together within the drink and the little sandwich. The 'peanut butter & jelly' sandwich cookie was made from white chocolate and jam. I was honestly thoroughly impressed. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't think it was going to be THIS good! Cookies n cream 5/5 - I'd still give this a 5/5 because it was also a great cocktail, but not as great as the peanut butter & jelly. I love that a lot of the bars have a little sweet treat to 'chase' the cocktail with. It definitely helps to add the uniqueness of the cocktails you're sipping on!

We stood in line for hours to finally get into Handshake Speakeasy because of all the hype…read moresurrounding it. Honestly, while it was nice to experience it once and see what everyone talks about, I personally felt it was overrated. I've definitely been to better speakeasies. The atmosphere was extremely loud, the service was average at best, and the drinks were just okay. Some of them looked interesting and creative, but overall they were very alcohol forward and not particularly balanced or memorable to me. Would I go again? Probably not. It was more of a one-and-done experience. That being said, if you're curious because of the reputation and rankings, it may still be worth trying once to experience it for yourself. For me personally, though, it just wasn't anything special compared to other cocktail bars I've visited.

If one of the reasons for your visit to Mexico City is to try out some Mezcal, you came to the…read moreright place - La Botica. As I was looking for this location on Yelp, I realized that there are bunch of La Botica around the town but I am, of course, writing specifically for this location. La Botica is a tiny bar on the street. I was sitting on the street outside and it was a great choice. Perfect location to just chill and people watch as they pass by. It is really a small place so there are limited outdoor seats available but if you can, please sit outside! Great service as well - I believe the lady who tended us was called Melody and she was just amazing. I did not know anything about Mezcal and she offered to bring out samples so that I could try before ordering a full shot. I did not order the full size at the end because Mezcal seems to be too much for my taste. I got Mezcal Cocktail instead. It was very refreshing and good! They have all different types of Mezcal so come try all if you are into Mezcal.