Oookay. This should be your first stop if you are visiting here. Itzel was very hospitable and…read morespoke English for me. She even helped me order the best dishes from the other vendors. Here I ordered the mezcal horchata. One of the best drinks I've had in a long time. Hanky Panky speakeasy ain't got nothing on this. The bartender Veva was great. Hopefully she's there when you are.

This bar is within Mercado Roma. Came here one night when most of the place was closing and they…read morestill served me & my friend what I thought would be one round. After our first Gustavo and Josué, offered us a very robust mezcal cocktail that I had never tried before. It was amazing The men then served us tastings of their artisanal mezcal and introduced us to a ground-worm seasoning which is out on oranges to accompany a tequila shot. That's right, ground worm as a condiment. Then we tried different concoctions they had available for purchase, and needless to say, I left with 3 bottles. At that point, the mercado was closed, and we had remained at what turned out to be one of my best mezcal tastings, totally unplanned and lots of fun. The guys did a wonderful job hosting us there at the bar. The decor in this place is cool and funky. My favorite part of the ambiance was a playlist of eclectic covers of classic pop hits. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to visit again!

3.5 stars. Located walking distance from the Airbnb we were staying at, my friend and I clocked…read moresome "girl time" over drinks at Mano Santa. It was empty when we arrived, but the waitress working that day quickly got us situated at a high top table on the front patio. Service was great (she's super hard-working) and it helped that she spoke a little English. We both ordered a "Frida" cocktail, which is passion fruit flavored mezcal, mango juice, lemon, soda, salt, and pepper frost. Tasty! A little too sweet and not very strong but that's been my experience with drinks in CDMX. Also got two chapulines and guacamole tacos. Never had grasshopper before. I liked it, except for the fact that I got food poisoning afterwards. Despite feeling sick from the tacos (or maybe from the cocktail ingredients) I really did enjoy Mano Santa. It's a cute little bar off the side of the street that becomes more popular as the evening progresses. I'd actually come back and try this place again, then pray nothing bad happens to my body. Stop by for the vibes, drink, and tacos!

Great menu here! So many drinks to choose from and they all were beautifully brought out to us. Fun…read moreinterior too!

We were trying to find a place for drinks, and came across this place with availability. Our server…read morewas very helpful. I got their rojito and Acapulco. Both were super good! Our server was very attentive and helpful. We were provided with olives while we looked at the menu. The decoration is very unique. I really enjoyed this place!

Was surprised our group was able to walk in easily and grab seats on a Saturday night but ended up…read morebeing rather disappointed by the cocktails. All the ones we tried were too sweet. My friends didn't finish their El Edén Prometido or Un Respiro. My other friend did finish her Luz De Umbral which was less sweet, and I had requested mine without added sugar so it was more balanced. The cocktails all had interesting ingredients so really wished they held back on the sugar so we could really taste the cocoa, matcha, avocado, earl grey, etc. Music was good but a little loud for a group to chat - much better for a party. Very cool decor and vibe. Staff was very nice, including the folks manning the door. Very hidden in an alley.

The first time I came here was during Covid, and it was nearly empty. Now coming back post Covid,…read moreand it is packed from the rooter to the tooter and NOT in a good way as going in on a Saturday evening, it was chaotic. Knowing that only about maybe three or four workers were serving guest, you definitely got overlooked a lot when trying to order unless you really tried to flag down workers. It was as if they had tunnel vision sadly like my goodness I highly recommend trying to get a reservation that is far away from the DJ booth, because I swore they were trying to blow my eardrums off. Nonetheless I had a really great time hanging out with friends and the vibe was perfect minus, loud music. I would try to go back, but next time I would suggest definitely suggest for someone to make a reservation for us not as close as we were to the DJ booth, but still in the same vicinity if you know what I mean.

Cool environment and had a majority of locals hanging around here. The drinks were more of the…read moreaperitif variety so while we didn't get food when we were here, I'd recommend picking something from the menu. Our waiter did seem a little surprised we didn't so maybe we ought to have . Second in my line of bars where I felt like the emphasis was less on a heavy hand but more on the light delicate notes that encourage you to sit and talk around a bit more with the homies.

Mezcal focused cocktail bar. Lighting is fairly dim but warm, lit mostly by candles except for the…read moreoutside seating which is exposed to the streetlights and traffic. Honestly the openness is welcome on this cool autumn day although the sounds of cars and people was sometimes a touch distracting. Music was fun but not particularly heavy, maybe more of a casual date than something velvety. Service was quite attentive and prompt although I did arrive quite early and there weren't very many people there. Not all the waitstaff are very fluent in English but they are happy to bring someone who is if you have questions. They are the sister bar/restaurant to La Clandestina which is literally right next door which also focusses on Mezcal. Honestly, I don't really know what the difference is between the two aside from the people who are literally mixing the drinks and serving you as the house mezcals are also under the La Clandestina name. Ordered their Habanero house cocktail which was a mix of their Espadin Joven Mezcal, orange liqueur, and a raspberry/bluebery/habanero syrup garnished with a dehydrated orange slice and rimmed with salt, chili, and maybe some more habanero. Note, the menu doesn't actually mention the syrup, I dragged that out of them since I was wondering why the cocktail was so pink and also tasted like it definitely had more than mezcal and orange liqueur in it. The end cocktail is a light and fruity affair but not particularly sweet or acidic and actually balanced out with the body and smoke of the mezcal. I normally despise salt rims, finding it overpowering on first sip and nonexistent on the next but theirs toned down the salt levels enough that each sip around the rim was actually quite pleasant. The habanero in the syrup maybe offers a smidge of vegetal notes and a little bit of spice if you're particularly sensitive to it but the rim itself was actually a delight, giving a light tingle to the lips with each sip. I wouldn't say the cocktail was particularly spicy but more tingly which I found myself actually preferring over other chili included cocktails I've had in the past. They do offer a variety of bottles of tequila and mezcal to sell and take home with you, notably the ones under the Clandestina name that are made just for the bar. Not all of these tequilas and mezcals are available to try directly but the bartenders will offer you a shot of the closest one that is available on the menu (mind you, trying a shot is just paying for an ounce/35 ml of the stuff but that's all on the menu). I decided to give that a shot before biting the bullet on a whole bottle of mezcal. The shot of mezcal comes in a glass wider than a traditional shot glass so you can actually sip the thing comfortably and they also give you a few orange slices with tajin to chase/nibble on. Apparently they offer a flight of mezcal which I'd honestly recommend, especially if you're here with some friends. Definitely recommend coming by for well executed cocktails but particularly for the chance to try Mezcal of varying regional origin, age, and abv.

If you like Gin cocktails, you cannot miss Gin Gin in la Roma…read more We went on a Friday night and it was not too full, we were able to get a table for five people right away. The server was very useful helping us find Gin cocktails to suit our taste and they did not disappoint. There was a DJ playing some old reggeaton and , although there was no oficial dance floor, we were all dancing and singing around our table. Music was loud, so it was more of a party/ dancing night than talking to friends. It is rather upscale and the prices on the higher end of the spectrum so make sure to be prepared to spend higher prices than your average Mexican bar..

As the name suggests, they take their gin cocktails seriously here, and my wife's Tropical Gin was…read morereally good. The food, however, was a mixed bag. We ordered the New York-style pizza--while the crust was great, the rest of the pizza was a bit too soggy, and the mozzarella balls were barely melted. We were also charged for two still waters and were not told until I saw the check. What really left a bad taste in our mouth was the service at the end. The final bill came out to around $860 MXN. When I pulled out my card to pay, our server brought the manager over to process it, and right then and there--in front of the manager--asked if adding a 15% tip was okay. It felt quite awkward and pressuring in the moment, so I just said sure, bringing the grand total to $960 MXN for a single cocktail, one pizza, and two waters. Between the over-the-top pressure for a tip on mediocre food and steep overall pricing, I don't think we'll be returning.

Came for the Cuban food and the live music and got both. The band was lively and fun, and the room…read moreis this old building stuffed with character. Loved the vibe. The Ropa Vieja? Wonderful. Tender, flavorful, exactly right. The Vaca Frita was a bit of a miss for us though, not what we were hoping for. We weren't drinking tonight so we skipped the mojitos, but they were flowing at every table I looked at. Go for the mojitos, the music, and the food, in that order. Service was lovely. They forgot my husband's second drink and apologized like four times (he didn't even want it, so honestly a blessing in disguise). Sweet response to a tiny mistake.

Hostess was rude, Food had no taste…read more Drinks taste like sugar. Bartender took my order and forgot some of my items and then when I asked him he said I never ordered it and got mad. Only thing they have going is the music. Coming from a person who has visited the original bodeguita in Cuba and loved, I would not come back or recommend this place.

Great drinks, perfect seating on a nice day, good tacos. I would recommend heading thereread more

I say this bar has the potential to be great. I am giving this establishment 5 star because the…read moreowner of the bar came up to use and asked how we are doing. We left after having one drink. The drinks that we ordered was pretty strong and we didn't enjoy it but the owner was truly interested on our opinion and asked us why we didn't finish our drink. The owner stated he had a new bartender who was making the drink. I like this bar due to its uniqueness and it is very casual. It is also accessible to other bars and restaurant. I am interested to visit this establishment again when I am back in Mexico city.