had the seafood fried rice, ayocote salad and purslane salad. the rice was fine but the salads were…read moreexcellent. fresh ingredients, simple, but creative. i was craving salad by the end of my time in cdmx, and these salads hit the spot! service was efficient and professional. lots of indoor and outdoor seating. the bathroom has a quaint pull flush. on my list of places to return to in cdmx!

Back in March, my coworkers and I had heard enough good things about Lardo that we wanted to see…read morewhat the hype was about for ourselves. We knew immediately we weren't the only ones with that idea. The place was busy, with a line of people putting their names down for a table. It definitely has that destination-restaurant energy. Once we were seated, we ordered several things to share. We tried a mix of fried bites, including croquetas, shrimp, and stuffed squash blossoms. The croquetas were crisp and rich, and the squash blossoms were one of the more interesting things on the table. We also ordered pizza. The crust had a nice char and chew, and the toppings were generous. I enjoyed it, although a couple of my coworkers were a little less enthusiastic. For me, the smaller plates stood out more. The room was lively, and the mix of vintage plates, copper-toned tables, and simple details gave the space a lot of personality. I also liked how naturally the menu lent itself to passing plates around and trying a little of everything. I'm glad we checked it out, especially because Lardo comes up often when people talk about eating in Mexico City. I'd happily come back and explore more of the smaller plates.

Ambiance ambiance ambiance! Ugh this place is pretty!! I walked passed it a million times and got a…read moreview of the gorgeous molding. My last night alone in CDMX I decided to treat myself and grab dinner at the bar. Highly recommend the bar area, they sat me at a small window table in the bar area with the perfect vantage for people watching. The tequila pornstar great. Highly recommend for a quick cocktail and app or dessert.

Blanco Colima is beautiful with lots of different spaces to experience. Our reservation was in the…read morebar, which was superloud, so they told us to come back in 45 minutes (exactly 1 cocktail at casa franca) and then we got the PRIME seat, on the balcony in the corner. It was magical. At this point, I don't recall what we ordered, but it was all good. Not stand out amazing, but totally solid. We loved the complimentary artichoke and Carajillo - coffee was with vanilla ice cream, a cinnamon pirouette type thing shaken with sugar, cinnamon and Licor 43. Delicious. No need for desert here. It's an intentionally swanky place so dress in your skintight black clothes.

Playlist was immaculate. Severs were super attentive. The chiliquiles were to die for.read more

These enchiladas were satisfying & delicious! The sauce was tangy & creamy. The service was…read morespectacular...Cesar was so sweet & accommodating. They were playing great music as well, we had to wait around 30 mins for our table due to it being packed but it was definitely worth it!!!

I had the privilege to live in the heart of Paris for nearly a year, and during that time I ate at…read more"Au Pied de Cochon" ("the foot of the pig") as often as I could afford it. It is a beautiful old restaurant which looks far more elegant and stuffy than it really is. "Au Pied de Cochon" offers a traditional old style French Restaurant Menu, most famous for serving the 19th century favorite of a crispy meaty deep fried Pigs Foot (or Trotter as it's called in Britain). I had this dish only once, and it was delicious (although a bit dryer than a braised pig's foot in gravy, which I prefer). But during each visit here I tried to order something new and different. Once when I was taken out here we ordered the 'Grand Seafood Tower', which consisted of nearly an 'All-Raw' 3 story high platter of fresh seafood. There were Oysters, Clams, chilled steamed Mussels & Shrimp, Sea-Snails, small steamed Periwinkle Snails, and both a cold cooked Crab and a half of a chilled cooked North Atlantic Lobster. On another occasion I ordered the large Alsacian Choucroute for two (it is basically a mountain of sauerkraut piled high with sausages, cured meats, and liver dumplings): YUM! And another time I had blood-rare steak (blue) coated in green peppercorn sauce. I had other delicious meals here as well, but these three really stood out. The best thing about eating here was just being here. The service was impeccable, the decor was like stepping back in time, and all of the meals I ordered came to the table slowly as a multi-course feast, with Escargot to start, followed by Pate or a rich Bisques, then the mains - and finally a cheese plate followed by desert & coffee. Plus there was alcohol served constantly, from Pernod or Campari as my aperitif, followed by many bottles of wine, and ending with a cognac or a sweet liqueur. So as you can imagine, I either had to be taken here by someone else, or I had to save up for two months to come here. But EVERY PENNY SPENT and EVERY CALORIE CONSUMED was Well Worth It.

My family came here for dinner in August 2026. Most of the meal was very good; however, the duck…read moreconfit portions were small and somewhat dry. The profiteroles were burned, and the dessert souffle was pretty deflated and watery on the bottom. We used to live part-time in France, and rarely encountered these issues there.

Went here after learning that the original restaurant we were looking for around the corner was no…read morelonger in business. Excellent food, exceptional service and a friendly, welcoming ambiance with good music played at an appropriate volume. Everything from the bread to the salad, the entres and desserts were outstanding.

Rouge Boheme is a nice romantic option for a quiet date date night. A combination of French and…read moreEnglish ballads are the music of choice. They lovely sounds set a quiet, romantic stage for this quiet, quaint establishment. They advertise as a French restuarant, but the menu is much more of an Italian flair. I order a caesar salad and the spaghetti cabonera with chicken along with a cold cervesa. The salad and beer were great. The pasta had something closer to an alfredo sause and a little heavier that. I was expecting, but good flavor. The chicken was just bad. It may have even been spoiled, although I did not get sick. To close, not sure I will go back even though I loved the atmosphere.

GREAT POWER LUNCH - When you walk into Les Moustaches, you are greeted by several plaques…read moredemonstrating their quality, as well as an elegant open dining area and a compact but well equipped bar. I'm not a fanboy of French food as I think it can be a bit heavy at times, but boy oh boy was this place great! The salmon was perfectly cooked( with a slightly raw interior, served on some of the best roasted vegetables you can imagine. Around it was a delicious sesame ribbon breadstick, absolutely amazing. They also gave us some complementary rose and a shot of lentil consomme, all excellent. The prices were elevated a bit, most diners arrived in jackets, so it if definitely a higher end joint, but it is probably one of the few French themed places I will seek out again. And if you like French fare in the slightest, or even if you are slightly against it, it is definitely worth a try. Oh and since it's a French place I should also mention the bread was served as petite almost crossaint shaped rolls with the balance of a crispy, toasted crust and a perfectly leavened yet glutinous and porous pliable interior. It was so good we saved it for dessert and it was a fantastic finish. Happy eating from John Seeto!

laughably bad food in the stuffiest place imaginable. go here for stale bread, bad music, and dry…read morefish. we ordered the cheese plate, duck, salmon, and a white fish. for dessert we got the chocolate mousse which tasted suspiciously like a pudding mix. the cheeses were good but came with an artificial, bright red jelly that was indistinguishable to any fruit or flower -- just chemicals. it was a very stuffy, fancy-style place in a way that was cheugy and over-the-top: greco-style columns, dramatic serving of dishes in silver platters, freezer-burned sorbet to cleanse the pallet. EAR-MAIMING MUSIC. pianist playing elevator music with constant blunders -- one of the people in my party, a pianist herself, was going insane. lol. service good, slow. pros: the waiter Oscar was highly professional and kind. the best thing i tasted was the Sancerre. good wine list cons: the bad food, ambience, bad music, .....bad food....

What an incredible find! Visiting Mexico City for the 6th time where I spend most of my time in…read moreCondesa, a few friends and I decided to walk around the "Roma" area for a change, which locals call "the new Condesa," and boy were we happy to find this corner at Tonalá and Alvaro Obregón. There are several different little restaurants in a row and we decided to try Catalina. It exceeded all expectations! First, the ambience, decor, bar area, music and wait staff were all top notch! Five star all the way around. We had an excellent red wine and superb service from start to finish. They have an excellent cocktail and wine list, full bar, and everything from the most delicious appetizers and soups and salads to entrees and desserts. You cannot go wrong with this place. I highly recommend it and will revisit!!!

As if another iteration of the infamous Guerra de los Pasteles had taken place, a pervasive French…read moreinfluence has been taking over kitchens and kitchenettes of Mexico City, as one of the world's most popular and influential cuisines has acquired a growing number of gastronomic embassies throughout this ancient yet modern city. Different perspectives on Pain Perdu, Tartines, Ouefs en Cocotte, and Croque Monsieurs are to be found on nearly every corner in La Condesa & La Roma. Catalina is part of this newer outbreak of French cookeries, offering its own take on dishes from la belle France. Stepping into Catalina is a mixture of different cultures, experiences and ambiances. The seating outside follows the norm of La Roma, of happy, well-off types sipping coffee, wine, or beer, depending on the hour; the inside with its own unique scene: a Parisian look with a bright interior and elegant table settings on marble countertops; the decor following a New York aesthetic, a couple of pictures of Penn Station hanging on a bright white wall that round out a Brooklyn-like vibe; the owner sitting in the back, watching with vigilant eyes, inspecting every aspect of service. The meal, in the morning, starts with baked goods, which are made in a neighboring bakery. The conchas are flavorful albeit an odd texture, the croissants and pain aux amandes full of flakiness and buttery goodness. The breakfast menu is short but appetizing. The open faced sandwiches are one of the most delicious offerings, Pan Campesino is topped off with scrambled eggs, shaved cheeses, and seasonal mushrooms. The frittata is also a good option, served in an iron skillet with a couple of slices of artisanal bread. The often photographed Pan Francés is indeed a pretty sight. Served with a poached egg, scallions, maple syrup, and a thick slice of bacon, it is meant to portray a play of sweetness and saltiness, and although personally I am not convinced about the flavor combinations, most people crave fried chicken and waffles, so I will leave it up to those who enjoy these kind of things. It seems that gastronomes everywhere cannot get enough French food, and even though I believe Mexicans should be proud of their own cuisine and should endeavor more and more to explore the vastness and depth of Mexican gastronomy, having a piece of sweet French toast readily available is a good option to have.

Such a good place for brunch and lunch, although they do take forever to prepare the food it is…read moredefinitely worth it, I think the flavor was pretty authentic and I think was inexpensive.

I'm usually not the guy standing in a line for breakfast. My stomach keeps its own schedule, and…read morewaiting when you're hungry is a special kind of self-inflicted pain. But we heard the buzz about Monsieur Croque in Roma Norte, and we figured we'd test the hype. Our move? We arrived just after opening and walked right to a table, which is the only way to do it here. Don't let the size fool you--it's a small-to-medium spot, but it's a constant revolving door. People flow in, they eat, they flow out, and the line outside starts forming fast. Clearly, this place is the anchor for brunch in the neighborhood. We went with a holy trinity of items, and every one of them was operating on a level I wasn't ready for. - The Croissant'wich: The pastry was buttery and held its structure, and the filling wasn't just stuffed in--it was seriously seasoned. It was savory, rich, and exactly what you want from a brunch sandwich. - The Avocado Toast: I've had more than enough bland avo toast to last a lifetime. This one is different. The bread was robust, the toppings were generous, and the overall flavor profile was precise. They know how to use salt and pepper (and whatever else they're sprinkling on there) without overdoing it. - The French Toast: It was fluffy, tender, and achieved that rare balance where it was sweet without being syrupy or heavy (they actually use a berry compote rather than syrup). It's the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes for a second. If you're in Roma Norte and need a solid breakfast/brunch that's beyond the usual fare, hit up Monsieur Croque. Go early, grab a coffee, and get ready for a serious meal. The vibe is chill, the service is tight, and the food is pretty tasty. 4/5 stars. If you see me standing in that line next time, you know it's worth the wait.

Beautiful quaint ambiance with indoor or outdoor seating. Had a moka, which was 65 pesos and tasted…read moregreat. Great service and very clean environment. Restroom was very clean as well. Co-located to Ficelle and they share outdoor seating. Get yourself some amazing pastries at Ficelle, a coffee at Monsieur Croque and anything savory you'd want like huevos or avocado toast.