Located in the Polanco and Roma Norte area, Clara y Ema is a cute little cafe that serves drinks…read moreand sandwiches! They have an English menu, and speak enough where a tourist can easily order without much confusion. The sandwiches were amazing, and the buns were sort of like a mix between a brioche and milk bread. I'd say it was the best breakfast sandwich that I've ever had!

Had a great experience at Clara Y Ema! Service was excellent & speedy, employees were friendly &…read morefood came out super fast! The sandwiches were absolutely delicious & bread was fluffy. It had a nice vibe located in a great area. I appreciate the non meat option as well!

Mother's Day brunch goals…read more We were braced for a 45-min wait on a holiday Sunday and got seated in 10. The place is HUGE -- a gorgeous old mansion in Roma Norte with a balcony upstairs that we got lucky to land. Service was lightning fast and our server was so fun. My husband had the chilaquiles with arrachera in salsa verde -- perfect heat, tender steak. I got the molletes, comfort food done right. We shared the red berry pancakes and oh wow. Thick, fluffy, beautiful berry sauce. New favorite. We're on a CDMX pancake mission and these set the bar. Red berry + lychee mimosas were such a treat. Every single dish was excellent. 5 stars all day.

The ambiance is nice, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing. Most of the dishes lacked…read moreflavor and seasoning. The ribeye steak tacos were decent, but the tortilla soup was unbelievably bad. The tuna tostadas were also disappointing--the tuna did not taste fresh at all. The chicken Alfredo was another letdown. It was overloaded with shredded cheese, and there was so much cheese that I could barely see the chicken or the pasta. To make matters worse, their credit card machine was not working. Instead of paying normally, we were asked to make a deposit directly into the owner's account, which felt unprofessional and inconvenient. After this experience, I can understand why the restaurant has a 3.5-star rating. The atmosphere is pleasant, but the food quality, flavor, and overall customer experience need significant improvement.

Oh Cardenal...How I love thee! I've been here before but it's been a while. The complimentary bread…read moreis to die for. They serve a green salsa in a molcajete. It looks spicy so I didn't try it but my friend loved it. I ordered flor de calabaza quesadillas. They're to die for. My friend loved her soup. We shared an egg nog (rompope) dessert. It's decadent. The tamarindo agua fresca was refreshing. There are several El Cardenal locations in Mexico City. This one is inside the Hilton. Though it wasn't lunch nor dinner time, it was packed.

The perfect place for a Sunday breakfast. The staff are really attentive and efficient…read more I ordered the hot chocolate and the server mixed the chocolate at the table. Frothy and thick consistency. The hot chocolate was perfect! The hot chocolate was great with the concha. The white concha was fresh, warm and honestly the best concha I have ever had. The conchas are very popular and go fast. I ordered the green chilaquiles with chicken. The green sauce was spicy and flavorful. Highly recommend! I shared the red enchiladas. The sauce was light. I prefer the green sauce from the chilaquiles. I also ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice and it was very good. I was able to order some conchas to go. Best idea ever. I will be back!

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.

Best Negroni I've ever had…read more Walked by randomly and thought the place looked cute. The bartender was fantastic and made our drinks with attention to every detail. And it tasted like it.

Last night was randomly walking by here and popped in. Such a great little spot. The pork was so…read moregood.. Incredibly tender, perfectly cooked, and with a delicious sauce. The cocktails were some of the best I've had around town. I really enjoyed it. One of the better meals of this trip!

Amazing revamp! Giornale is a place adored by everyone for their classic Mexican breakfasts and…read morehomey vibes, but OMG, their revamp is amazing! So many options, it's so tough to pick what to get. Staff is amazing and incredibly accommodating.

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).

Great food quality. In many cases, much better quality than many of the trendier and fancier and…read moremuch pricier places around. Service is also very fast and attentive.

I know I know, these are easy access in many parts of Roma and Condesa, but yup, never been at one…read more Until early morning, on the weekend, and I couldn't take seeing the freshly baked good in the window anymore. I stopped in, saw a rack of fresh croissants out of the oven, and thought, HAD TO HAVE ONE. Best decision ever. From the soft dough, the raised sugar on the outside, and the chocolate inside, all warm and when I tasted it, it melted into my taste buds, absolute DELICIOUS. I am eager to go back and try out the main meals served her, but wow, this is one of the most perfect positives the baked goods int he morning made that worth the stop and truly made my morning. No picture of the croissant as it lasted less than 1 minute being that fresh and warm.