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    Puntarena

    4.0 (39 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Mexican
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy Tuna Tostada
    Alec F.

    What first brought our attention to this little courtyard was the restaurant Azul, however after being told the wait would be 1.5 hrs we sidled over to Puntarena and decided to give it a try after a quick menu peruse. The dining room really opens up as you move back to an uncovered courtyard with a green, leafy living wall. The server was very gracious and helped us out by understanding English. Even though we our group initially came to Mexico with the conviction that we probably wouldn't want to eat any seafood, we decided that at a restaurant of this caliber we could give it a try. I ordered a seared ahi tuna with soy butter sauce which was grilled perfectly with a salty and savory butter that complimented the tuna perfectly. The mashed potatoes were creamy and a nice compliment to the fish. Another group member ordered the spicy tuna tostadas and had nothing but good things to say about them. We had to ask a few times for some more bread as well as the check at the end, but otherwise our server was very helpful and the food made its way out quickly. I would definitely recommend Puntarena if you are in the area!

    The sangria just need to mix it a little and not to strong if you aren't a heavy drinker
    Tanika A.

    First of all this gem was within walking distance of the Airbnb I was staying at so if was a score for me. The ambience was very eye catching you can not miss the huge "living wall" that has a pathway and a bike to that wall, very open setting so it's a night where it may be a little chilly bring a coat since it is a open roof. Which is a nice contrast when you are in the streets of Mexico city and able to walk into a place that makes you feel far away. The fish that my boyfriend and I ordered was spectacular and it doesn't come in your traditional plate but a serving sauce pan, which we thought was a nice touch, unfortunately the sides are purchase separately which can add up but other than that the food was up to par. Definitely worth a try if you are in Mexico City

    Rachel H.

    We were trying to get a table at Azul but failed. Too many people waited. A waiter recommended us Puntarena. I don't know why there weren't many people in it, but it does have fascinating environment and nice service. The sea food is fresh and delicious. We also ordered several dishes other than sea food, such as the snow crab rolls, fried Japanese rice and short ribs (love it!). All tastes really good! In addition, we tried the drinks there. I didn't drink very often so I can't tell whether the drinks were good or not. I just can say I quite enjoyed the cocktail there.

    Spicy tuna tostada
    Mati K.

    Puntarena is a good fish restaurant in Centro Historico. It was easy to get a table for six as this restaurant is not as busy as its more famous neighbour Azul. The interior of Puntarena is beautiful; a wonderfully tall courtyard has a moveable roof to protect from the elements in case of rain, and the far wall is a field of various vertically planted grasses. I ordered the Seabass frontera ceviche which was too citrusy for my liking. I much preferred the spicy tuna tostada. The seared tuna is also a good choice, and the butter mahi mahi was also great. The reason I gave this place 4 stars and not 5, is that even with the great ambiance, the service could have been a bit better and the value for money is not as good as many other restaurants in CDMX.

    Spider roll
    George P.

    We visit México City once a year from NYC. Puntarena is my all time favorite restaurant! The food is always amazing and consistent. However, I must admit the service is so top notch that is also why I want to go back. They make you feel so welcomed and included. Actually, this year when we walked in...one of the servers ran up to us and said "Dar una buena acogida" (Welcome Back)! He actually remembered us from the year before. It's always easy to walk in and get seated. Attaching photos of my favorites.

    Bread pudding desert
    Philip S.

    Excellent food and service but overly expensive. I ate here with a colleague on a Tuesday evening and the place was empty whereas the Azul in the same building had a wait of 30 minutes for a table. A highlight was the buratta salad (380 pesos). This was beautifully presented and delicious. I would suggest Puntarena if you are looking for a quite restaurant and cost is no problem.

    Shrimp in cilantro mayo and stir-fried spicy tuna.. this was soooo amazing!!! Very flavorful
    Sheryl J.

    The restaurant ambience is a great experience. And the food was exquisite. Very flavorful and must try the seafood dishes..giant shrimp plancha and house special rice

    Octopus plate
    Emily D.

    The place looks amazing, the decoration is really pretty. The food and drinks were good. I had the octopus which was cooked perfect, very tasty and my husband had fish with potatoes which was food and felt fresh but nothing memorable. The ambience was really nice we would go back again and try something else.

    Lam N.

    We had lunch at the Torre Virreyes location, near the offices of half a dozen Mexican Private Equity firms, so lots of well-dressed customers. The seafood is fresh and scrumptious - it's obviously personal, but I could eat this every month as opposed to once a year for Tex-Mex. They have a green chilli sauce that looks like guacamole but would numb your tastebuds!

    What a surprise and what a wonderful restaurant. The courtyard makes for a wonderful long lunch. The seafood is amazing - we were a large group and ordered a selection of seafood starters - sashimi, ceviche, etc all were delicious and presented beautifully. The mains were equally amazing - I had the miso cod - the portion itself was very large and the fish was prepared excellently with a creamy, almost buttery finish. The service is warm and attentive - and helpful for non Spanish speakers. 6 stars!!

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    Excellent fish and Servce however extremely expensive it's worth it if you want best of the best fish in SantaFee.

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    recommend spaghetti w clams [seafood place]. it also has ice cream! service:average.

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    Café de Tacuba - Obsessed with their uniform

    Café de Tacuba

    3.9(460 reviews)
    0.4 kmCentro Norte
    $$

    So Mexico City is a city that is truly a foodie's paradise-One can't throw a rock without hitting…read morea Michelin rated restaurant. Another thing this city has is very inexpensive spots you can eat,like pop ups or stands that serve such high quality food at very cheap prices. The third thing I found about this city is where this restaurant fits in-They have restaurants that are historic,that opened over 100 years ago-Cafe de Tacuba fits in that category,having opened in 1912. This restaurant is located in Centro Historico-just a few blocks from Zocalo.Its location is a very busy touristy part of Mexico City. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait,but once we walked in it was obvious why as it was truly a work of art in there. The walls were adorned with amazing paintings and murals and interior designs elements that transported you back to Mexico in the 1950s and earlier. It was gorgeous. I don't want to call it a fancy place with all the stigma that sometimes represents but it was a fancy place without all the stuffiness of a fancy place. It was a very warm and welcoming place to dine at. There was a lady walking around with a platter full of conchas and churros that one could indulge in while waiting their main meal. I had to get a churro-it was so delicious. We also got chicken tortilla soup-it was so rich and tasty with the perfect blend of Mexican seasonings. I had a pretty good cafe con leche as well-you could really taste the high quality coffee beans they use in their coffees compared to what I'd been getting all trip in the streets. Now when you visit this restaurant and you could only try one dish-that dish begins and ends with Enchiladas Tacuba(355 pesos/$20.35) That's what I got and it was awesome.Its basically a chicken enchilada dish with a creamy spinach based sauce topped with cheese-flavor bomb to the fullest. 9.5/10 Item I wouldn't clarify this as an inexpensive meal compared to other places we visited in Mexico City,but I would call this place an incredible dining experience where one can just feel the importance of the building one is having this meal. Heck Diego Rivera had his wedding reception here in 1922. I for sure would recommend anyone who has the pleasure of visiting Mexico City,must add Cafe de Tacuba to their itinerary-it's such a rich experience.

    The tamales and chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were okay. The tamales were a little dry,…read morewhile the chilaquiles verdes con huevos y bistec were bland and could have used more seasoning. Customer service could be improved, as it was hard to get a hold of our waiter at times. All in all, worth visiting for the ambiance, but the food did not match the experience.

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    Sanborns de los Azulejos - Pozole...It was OK.

    Sanborns de los Azulejos

    3.6(155 reviews)
    0.5 kmCentro Sur
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    This restaurant resides in a beautiful 18th century residential palace in Mexico City. The blue and…read moretiles outside the building reminds me of Portugal. Came for lunch with no reservations and waited for about half an hour. This place is massive and we opted to dine upstairs. Seating area are pretty tight and was a bit loud. We waited again for our server to get our order in. By this time, we were tired and hungry. I guess this is typical for a Sunday. I had the menudo and absolutely enjoyed it. My husband had the burrito which was fine, nothing special about it. Same with my Mom's mole and Aunt's fish tacos, just okay. Maybe come on a weekday with reservations to have a better dining experience.

    By far the worst experience we've had in Mexico City. We couldnt wait to go this place because of…read moreits historic value and because ive had only great experiences at Sanborns. Well not this time, first off, we werent allowed to reserve on the main dining area which is on the first floor cause our party had 5 people, so we were told to go to the second floor to make reservations. While we waited i decided to go to the bar and order a drink. It literally took like half an hour to get two drinks. While waiting for the drinks our name was called. They sat our party in this huge hall that looked liked a quinciañera hall. Our waitres had the worst attitude and took forver to take our order. We ordered some appetizers and my friends order some drinks. After like 45 min of waiting, the appetizers finally get to us but still no drinks. So we ended up finishing our appetizers and still no drinks. We finally decided that we were not going to order any food and were going to cancel our drink order. The waitress finally arrives with the drinks so we took them but asked for the check. Never again, horrible customer service, horrible drinks. My drink had absolutely no alcohol in it, it tasted like freaking juice. Horrible horrible experience. Skip the restaurant go for La Casa de los Azulejos take pics and leave.

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