Mexico City Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mexico City

March 2, 2018 Elouise Mccaul

Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
Things to do in Mexico City

1. Sir Winston Churchill's

Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho 67, Polanco, Mexico City 11560, Mexico Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi International, European, British, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night HK$314 - HK$1,177 +52 55 5280 6070
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Sir Winston Churchill's

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL'S was created in 1972 by Rey Fernandez and his English wife Jane Pearson. They transformed a Tudor-style family mansion in Polanco into a well loved Restaurant that has become a famous landmark in Mexico City. Churchill's continues to amaze new customers as well as it's faithful clientele alike with the outstanding quality of it's food and a dedicated service for over 40 years. The delicious meals which include traditional favourites like Beef Wellington and Prime Rib of Roast Beef compete with the new daily specialities created by Churchill's talented Chef from France. A visit to Churchill's is an experience to be savoured as it is a true oasis in the very heart of Mexico City.

Reviewed By ROMACAPI - Mexico City, Mexico

The Churchill is one of the best places to go since 1972 when it opened.The house it's a Tudor British stile. The Roast Prime Ribe of Beff with the traditional Yorkshire Pudding is for me the supreme plate you can select, it's fantastic ! other delicious dish it's Wellington filet. You have to try the variety of Deserts with an Irelands coffee. The service and the food are really extraordinary and the prices are fare enough. The place has a Terrace where you can have lunch or stay there for a drink. Tjis it's an oasis in the big city.

2. Contramar

Calle Durango 200, Mexico City 06700, Mexico Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Seafood, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$785 +52 55 5514 9217
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Contramar

Reviewed By Saira626 - Davenport, Florida

Make a reservation first off. If you are a fish lover like me have the grouper it is AMAZING I would return to Mexico City for the Grouper, everything we ordered was phenomenal. Make this restaurant a must on your trip. Service is beyond excellent

3. Restaurante El Cardenal

Calle Palma # 23 | Centro Historico, Entre 5 De Mayo y Francisco I, Mexico City 06000, Mexico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +52 55 5521 8817
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Restaurante El Cardenal

Reviewed By HSP10 - Washington DC, District of Columbia

We came here for lunch and it was packed! We were eager to try the place so we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table. The place is huge with two floors of dedicated dining space. We were seated on the second floor at a table in the middle of the restaurant. The menu is long and a bit exhaustive, but they try to have something for everyone. The vegetarian options were limited, but the server and the maître d tried their best to find items that worked for us. We ordered a cactus salad quesadillas, enchiladas, and a pitcher of sangria. The food was good and the portions were generous. It’s solid Mexican food, but nothing that will blow you away. What will blow you away, is the exceptional service that will have you waiting 30+ minutes for a table.

4. Restaurante Antiguo San Angel Inn

Calle Diego Rivera No. 50, Mexico City 01060, Mexico Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Latin, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +52 55 5616 2222
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Restaurante Antiguo San Angel Inn

Reviewed By Matt111 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Huge place with beautiful outdoor park.
Magnificent place hacienda like.
Small Mariachi band walking and playing if table wish so. So much fun yet somehow there is majestic atmosphere.
Wait time for table is longer- 60 min was for us, but margaritas are superior.
My appetizer tartare is on the picture

5. Les Moustaches

Calle Rio Sena 88 | Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City 06500, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi French, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$314 - HK$392 +52 55 5533 3390
Excellent
79%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 569 reviews

Les Moustaches

Les Moustaches is an award-winning fine dining restaurant. The magnificent French food and exclusive wine list are the elements that have made Les Moustaches a well-known and prestigious restaurant. It is located in a renovated house from the last century, in the financial district, two blocks from Angel de la Independencia. The elegant French decorations and piano & violin music help to create a great dining atmosphere.

Reviewed By TravelingDos - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Les Moustaches, near the US Embassy in Mexico City, is an elegant and affordable restaurant. The food preparation and the service were simply exquisite. The spinach salad was unusual but perhaps the tastiest I have ever eaten. My salmon with risotto was perfect. At the...MoreThanks for sharing your comment online and we hope to have it again here, to surprise you with our worked menus. Thank you Luis Galvez

6. Eloise - Mexico

Avenida Revolucion 1521, Mexico City 01000, Mexico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi French, European, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$133 - HK$212 +52 55 5550 1692
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 728 reviews

Eloise - Mexico

Contemporary vintage space with a chic atmosphere where you can enjoy excellent contemporary and classical French cuisine along with a large selection of wines from around the world and a very impressive cocktail bar. Espacio vintage contemporaneo de ambiente chic donde se disfruta excelente cocina Francesa contemporanea y clasica junto con una gran seleccion de vinos del mundo y cocteleria muy bien lograda.

Reviewed By Adotutu - Miami Beach, Florida

great place to have a romantic dinner
place is great, service (Jaime) did an amazing job.
had the beet carpaccio, asparagus with truffle, risotto with mushrooms, canard, lamb chops and the most amazing short run.
excellent pairing of wines.
desert wine, coffee and truffle chocolate cake.
all for about $150 total.

7. Agua y Sal Cebicheria

Campos Eliseos 199-A | Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mexican, Latin, Seafood, South American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Late Night HK$196 - HK$275 +52 55 5282 2746
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 894 reviews

Agua y Sal Cebicheria

Agua y Sal es una Cebichería de cocina latinoamericana que rinde un homenaje a los pueblos de pescadores de México, Centro, Sudamérica y el Caribe, con una selección de los mejores platillos de sus costas. Pocos platos simbolizan tan bien el arte y sencillez de la gastronomía latinoamericana como el cebiche. En Agua y Sal tenemos el compromiso de servir los mejores pescados y mariscos, respetando las vedas, apoyando siempre la práctica de la pesca sostenible y la conservación del océano. Agua y Sal está ubicado en la esquina de la avenida Campos Elíseos y la calle Temístocles en la exclusiva zona hotelera de la colonia Polanco en la Ciudad de México.

Reviewed By S B - Auckland, New Zealand

Based off the reviews and the convenience of being directly opposite the Hyatt, we elected to eat dinner here. I went 100% seafood and wasn’t disappointed. Check out the photos for graphic detail. The Ahi Tuna wasn’t the best cut (but we are in the middle of Mexico...) and was a little frozen when served. Mahi mahi cerviche was delicious. While very good, I gave the restaurant an average review based on the fact that to make 5 stars you have to be epic and 4 stars - exceedingly good with consideration to price and location. The price here for Mexico was above average but fair and the service was reasonable. The football was playing on the TV and that served to understandably distract the largely male waiters. To summarise; GO - you won’t be disappointed.

8. Zefiro

San Jeronimo 24 | Centro Historico, Mexico City 06080, Mexico Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch HK$110 - HK$149 +52 57097983
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 201 reviews

Zefiro

Where the culture that inspires mexican food is taught.

Reviewed By Roberto113 - New York City, New York

Zefiro is an exceptional restaurant in Mexico City because it is home to one of the best schools of gastronomy, at the Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana. It is located one block away from the old convent of the St Jerome nuns, where in New Spain times the famous Sor Juana spent her life writing poetry, theater and cooking books!!! The restaurant offers a unique menu of traditional Mexican dishes prepared and presented in absolutely modern ways, The cocktail list is also very creative. The main dining room is a fusion of modern and colonial architecture, quite nice, with very pleasant baroque music from the colonial epoch in the background . There is also a Terrace outside, in a large quiet patio where service is also offered. The clientele is diverse, all appreciative of gourmet food. I have been there twice, with family and with work colleagues, and find the place quite recomendable. I have tasted the tamal de chaya, the chicharron soup, the pork in chichilo mole, the fish tacos, the crab tacos, the pork in manchamanteles sauce, and very elaborated desserts. Students of the gastronomy school function as waiters and provide ample explanations, if required, about the ingredients and cooking techniques used in each dish. The restaurant is a bit hidden becuase of the layout of narrow old streets in the part of the old capital of New Spain, but the easiest way to get there is to go to the corner of Izasaga Avenue and Isabel la Catolica Street, walk one block north along Isabel la Catolica and then turn left at the small street, where you will finf Zefiro just 50 meters ahead on your right,

9. La Mansion Marriott Reforma Steakhouse

Avenida Paseo de La Reforma 276 | Col. Juarez, Mexico City Marriott Reforma Hotel, Mexico City 06600, Mexico Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican, Barbecue, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$110 - HK$212 +52 55 1102 7021
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 241 reviews

La Mansion Marriott Reforma Steakhouse

One of the best steakhouses in Mexico City. With excellent choices of meat cuts and traditional dishes. In addition we offer an extensive wine and cocktail list to pair with your food. You will enjoy a perfect atmosphere and at amazing view to Paseo de la Reforma Avenue.

Reviewed By Andrew C

Service was amazing and menu delivers a twist on standard Mexican food. the Steaks rival Argentina - take the advice of the waiters - Hugo and the team were very knowledgeable. If you want something luxurious but still with a Mexican feel this is the lace.

10. Restaurante El Cardenal

Av. de la Paz # 32 | Col. San Angel, Mexico City 01000, Mexico Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +52 55 5550 0293
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Restaurante El Cardenal

Reviewed By jsthouston - Houston, texas, USA

The food did not live up to the setting or the service, both of which were very good. I had better food elsewhere for less than half the price and while the meal was not expensive by US standards it is for Mexico City.

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