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This restaurant has great energy and an elevated yet relaxed vibe. The waiters were incredibly helpful with recommendations, making it easy to try a variety of dishes. The food is delicious and creative, served as small bites so you can sample lots of different options. Reservations were easy to get, and everything--from the setting to the service--made for an excellent experience. The tuna tostadas were the standout for me.
I got a reservation pretty quickly for the same day through open table! The environment was awesome! We were on the roof top, so expect walking up a bunch of stairs if you want to be on the roof. The rice paella was good- nice crunch in the outside and balanced flavors. The steak had nice flavor, but it was very chewy. The steak knives they provided also were difficult to cut. Overall, it was a good dining experience. I would just pass on the steak next time.
If you're in the Roma Norte area, I highly recommend checking out Aleli Rooftop! It's gorgeous and offers such an intimate setting. After ordering our mezcal cocktails, we opted for the flatbread as our starter - I still dream about the soft and flavorful bread to this day! We weren't sure what to expect once we ordered the Socarrat, but we were pleasantly pleased with how well the fish paired with the paella styled rice! Absolutely stunning!! We reserved this dinner to celebrate our anniversary and when we inquired about dessert we were surprised with the infamous burnt cheesecake - how sweet! It was a delicious way to end the meal. Definitely worth checking out this establishment
My group of friends and I were able to grab reservations last minute for this beautiful restaurant. There was 8 of us and we were able to order multiple appetizers and entrees so we could share and try everything. Cocktails were super fresh and light. Our server started our meal with an array of salsas and a fresh nopales salad. I loved these salsa so much, I used them throughout the meal. The birria flat bread was comfort food at its finest. Definitely had a kick to it. Fish aguachiles with plums was perfection. The rib eye quesadillas were tender and I loved the chared cheese inside. I ordered the steak with chimichuri and my husband ordered the paella with shrimp. Both entrees were cooked perfectly and the overall presentation of every dish was beautiful. We then got burnt cheesecake and cornbread to end the meal. I loved them both but I think if I had to pick, the cornbread was so unique, I'd go back and order that again in a heartbeat. The experience was awesome and I can't wait to go back
I guess I had higher expectations from this place since it's a Michelin bib gourmand. The service was mostly what needed improvement. It took some time for the waitstaff to come and ask about drinks or anything, and the place was not at all close to capacity. The beet margarita was just ok. The color was beautiful but it really hid the tequila, which if you don't like to taste your liquor, I guess that's ok but not for me. The socarrat camarones was a stand out, I'd have to say. I'm very picky with paella and this one concerned me a little when it came out. Instead of coming in a cast iron pan, it's a rectangle of rice on your plate with the protein on it. I was pleasantly surprised that it had a sufficient crunch (although I wouldn't complain with more) and great flavor. It's also quite filling despite the smaller size. The wait staff never checked to see how everything was going and never even asked me if I wanted another drink, so I didn't bother. I had to make it obvious that I was done and done to have the waiter come and say anything to me. Despite my better judgement I also ordered the "famous" grilled cheesecake. Unfortunately, it was just cheesecake. Yes, it does have a black top (cause it's grilled?) but there was nothing noteworthy about it. The blackberry compote they served with it helped with the flavor, though. If the service was better, I think I could have forgiven some of the misses but because of it, I'd have to recommend to skip this when visiting CDMX
This is a very nice restaurant - both the low light part downstairs and the open air rooftop upstairs. There really is NOT a view, the rooftop is encased by walls. It's not a big area either but nonetheless it is cozy space. I ate at the bar and could see the chefs cooking which was nice. I was actually quite full when I arrived at my reservation time since Id had lunch reservations and happy hour drinks beforehand. Nonetheless I wanted to try the food -- I got the passion fruit margarita and the Socarrat because I wanted something with flavors of Mexico. I really liked the ceviche on top of it, the rice but itself was heavy and a bit oily so it was hard to finish being full as I was, but I did like the flavor (not enough to readily seek it out again, though). The marg with spiced rim was very good though, I would definitely go for drinks again! The servers were kind and helpful and one spoke English quite well so he was especially helpful to me. Overall when I go back to Mexico I myself won't be coming here again since there are so many incredible looking other places to try (and places I already LOVE), but if someone asked if this was a good spot, my answer would be yes.
We loved the delicious dishes on this open rooftop! Our first proper meal in CDMX and after travel. Service was incredible poignant and gracious. We LOVED the seafood paella w chicharrons. The auguachile dish is a must! Overall the experience was excellent and we enjoyed a yummy basque cheesecake for our birthday dessert. :)
We came here for a nice dinner and was sat at the rooftop patio! The rooftop space was great! Nice and open. For the skewers, Shrimp skewer was the best. The shrimp was super fresh and lightly seasoned to showcase the shrimp flavors. Pork belly and mushroom skewer was good. The baby octopus with potato and sausage was okay. The mushroom pizza was so so. It has too much cheese for my taste. The bbq sauce was overpowering other flavors. The mussels with flatbread was great! Definitely one of the highlights of the evening. The BBQ corn was very delicious but I could use less bbq sauce again. Overall, the menu has good design but just doesn't quite execute the way I was expecting.
On our last day in CDMX we decided to come here for dinner as it was close to our Airbnb. It's a rooftop restaurant with a beautiful hipster vibe with lots of plant's decorated on the walls. We were the only customers here because it was Sunday and the whole staff was very attentive to us. Service was fantastic and the food was out of this world. From the drinks to the fresh seafood I couldn't have asked for anything more. All the dishes we were was delicious and flavorful. Our favorite is the skewers and the paella. Would recommend to everyone, a little on the pricy side but worth it
What a great find. Seating at 3rd floor rooftop for grilled dishes. Get the mix skewer app. The short rib skewer was best, smokey, tender goodness. Cocktail were OK. Chicken was well made, moist, great char. I want to go with a group for the ribeye and pulpo. A bit unusual is its dog friendly. They were all well behaved, but all that meat grilling could drive one crazy!
Cute ambience, feels like you are in a cute village rooftop with clay floors/walls. The food was unique and flavorful. My aubergine was tasty and healthy. I don't think I'll return because of the pricing (small dishes for $10+) but I'd recommend for someone who is looking for a light flavorful meal with veggie options.
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5 months ago
This restaurant has great energy and an elevated yet relaxed vibe. The waiters were incredibly helpful with recommendations, making it easy to try a variety of dishes. The food is delicious and creative, served as small bites so you can sample lots of different options. Reservations were easy to get, and everything--from the setting to the service--made for an excellent experience. The tuna tostadas were the standout for me. read more
I got a reservation pretty quickly for the same day through open table! The environment was awesome! We were on the roof top, so expect walking up a bunch of stairs if you want to be on the roof. The rice paella was good- nice crunch in the outside and balanced flavors. The steak had nice flavor, but it was very chewy. The steak knives they provided also were difficult to cut. Overall, it was a good dining experience. I would just pass on the steak next time. read more
1 year ago
If you're in the Roma Norte area, I highly recommend checking out Aleli Rooftop! It's gorgeous and offers such an intimate setting. After ordering our mezcal cocktails, we opted for the flatbread as our starter - I still dream about the soft and flavorful bread to this day! We weren't sure what to expect once we ordered the Socarrat, but we were pleasantly pleased with how well the fish paired with the paella styled rice! Absolutely stunning!! We reserved this dinner to celebrate our anniversary and when we inquired about dessert we were surprised with the infamous burnt cheesecake - how sweet! It was a delicious way to end the meal. Definitely worth checking out this establishment read more
10 months ago
My group of friends and I were able to grab reservations last minute for this beautiful restaurant. There was 8 of us and we were able to order multiple appetizers and entrees so we could share and try everything. Cocktails were super fresh and light. Our server started our meal with an array of salsas and a fresh nopales salad. I loved these salsa so much, I used them throughout the meal. The birria flat bread was comfort food at its finest. Definitely had a kick to it. Fish aguachiles with plums was perfection. The rib eye quesadillas were tender and I loved the chared cheese inside. I ordered the steak with chimichuri and my husband ordered the paella with shrimp. Both entrees were cooked perfectly and the overall presentation of every dish was beautiful. We then got burnt cheesecake and cornbread to end the meal. I loved them both but I think if I had to pick, the cornbread was so unique, I'd go back and order that again in a heartbeat. The experience was awesome and I can't wait to go back read more
1 year ago
I guess I had higher expectations from this place since it's a Michelin bib gourmand. The service was mostly what needed improvement. It took some time for the waitstaff to come and ask about drinks or anything, and the place was not at all close to capacity. The beet margarita was just ok. The color was beautiful but it really hid the tequila, which if you don't like to taste your liquor, I guess that's ok but not for me. The socarrat camarones was a stand out, I'd have to say. I'm very picky with paella and this one concerned me a little when it came out. Instead of coming in a cast iron pan, it's a rectangle of rice on your plate with the protein on it. I was pleasantly surprised that it had a sufficient crunch (although I wouldn't complain with more) and great flavor. It's also quite filling despite the smaller size. The wait staff never checked to see how everything was going and never even asked me if I wanted another drink, so I didn't bother. I had to make it obvious that I was done and done to have the waiter come and say anything to me. Despite my better judgement I also ordered the "famous" grilled cheesecake. Unfortunately, it was just cheesecake. Yes, it does have a black top (cause it's grilled?) but there was nothing noteworthy about it. The blackberry compote they served with it helped with the flavor, though. If the service was better, I think I could have forgiven some of the misses but because of it, I'd have to recommend to skip this when visiting CDMX read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
This is a very nice restaurant - both the low light part downstairs and the open air rooftop upstairs. There really is NOT a view, the rooftop is encased by walls. It's not a big area either but nonetheless it is cozy space. I ate at the bar and could see the chefs cooking which was nice. I was actually quite full when I arrived at my reservation time since Id had lunch reservations and happy hour drinks beforehand. Nonetheless I wanted to try the food -- I got the passion fruit margarita and the Socarrat because I wanted something with flavors of Mexico. I really liked the ceviche on top of it, the rice but itself was heavy and a bit oily so it was hard to finish being full as I was, but I did like the flavor (not enough to readily seek it out again, though). The marg with spiced rim was very good though, I would definitely go for drinks again! The servers were kind and helpful and one spoke English quite well so he was especially helpful to me. Overall when I go back to Mexico I myself won't be coming here again since there are so many incredible looking other places to try (and places I already LOVE), but if someone asked if this was a good spot, my answer would be yes. read more
3 years ago
We loved the delicious dishes on this open rooftop! Our first proper meal in CDMX and after travel. Service was incredible poignant and gracious. We LOVED the seafood paella w chicharrons. The auguachile dish is a must! Overall the experience was excellent and we enjoyed a yummy basque cheesecake for our birthday dessert. :) read more
4 years ago
We came here for a nice dinner and was sat at the rooftop patio! The rooftop space was great! Nice and open. For the skewers, Shrimp skewer was the best. The shrimp was super fresh and lightly seasoned to showcase the shrimp flavors. Pork belly and mushroom skewer was good. The baby octopus with potato and sausage was okay. The mushroom pizza was so so. It has too much cheese for my taste. The bbq sauce was overpowering other flavors. The mussels with flatbread was great! Definitely one of the highlights of the evening. The BBQ corn was very delicious but I could use less bbq sauce again. Overall, the menu has good design but just doesn't quite execute the way I was expecting. read more
3 years ago
Wonderful food, excellent service. The steak was truly exceptional. We also had some great mocktails! read more
3 years ago
On our last day in CDMX we decided to come here for dinner as it was close to our Airbnb. It's a rooftop restaurant with a beautiful hipster vibe with lots of plant's decorated on the walls. We were the only customers here because it was Sunday and the whole staff was very attentive to us. Service was fantastic and the food was out of this world. From the drinks to the fresh seafood I couldn't have asked for anything more. All the dishes we were was delicious and flavorful. Our favorite is the skewers and the paella. Would recommend to everyone, a little on the pricy side but worth it read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A hidden gem in cdmx! Genuinely one of the best meals and drinks I've had here. Adorable rooftop area and impecable service. The pan with mussels is a must and the rice dish was incredible. I bring everyone here! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
What a great find. Seating at 3rd floor rooftop for grilled dishes. Get the mix skewer app. The short rib skewer was best, smokey, tender goodness. Cocktail were OK. Chicken was well made, moist, great char. I want to go with a group for the ribeye and pulpo. A bit unusual is its dog friendly. They were all well behaved, but all that meat grilling could drive one crazy! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Cute ambience, feels like you are in a cute village rooftop with clay floors/walls. The food was unique and flavorful. My aubergine was tasty and healthy. I don't think I'll return because of the pricing (small dishes for $10+) but I'd recommend for someone who is looking for a light flavorful meal with veggie options. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
I'm not sure who came up with this dish of charred rice, this restaurant is one of the worst experience I have had in Mexico city, we got there around 1:15, and there was no one at the restaurant but us. The charred rice with fish are basically all burnt, I don't even know how this can be considered to be a dish, it has a terrible bitter after taste, not only is the rice burnt, the fish also burnt. The banana roll was the only thing that was decent in the meal read more
3 years ago
Visiting CDMX for the first time and the yelp reviews are true! Super cute rooftop restaurant/ bar. The ambiance is great and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We didn't order any food but for dessert (cheesecake) and it was delicious! My husband is a beer snob and they had a great selection. Make sure to check it out when you're here. read more
I really enjoyed lunch on the rooftop. The food was fabulous especially the skewers and the cheesecake asado. The only thing that was off putting was that we were repeatedly asked if we wanted cocktails and sides. So, be prepared for a strong upsell. read more
7 years ago
Wow!!! Note that one of my group knows the chef and GM. The latter comes from an impressive background from the most famous Michelin star resto in San Sebastian and it has paid off. Family friendly, comfortable and delicious food. Perfection actually. Veg dishes were equally good to the proteins. Dish of the day was the cheesecake! read more
We came here for breakfast on an early Sunday morning, after a recommendation from a friend. It was pretty empty in here when we went, and the service was really quick. I had the fruit plate with honey, and split the French toast with a friend. The fruit plate was pretty good, although they are very liberal with the application of honey here. Lots of variety -- mangos, papaya, pineapple, plums, strawberries, figs (my fave), cantaloupe, and watermelon. The French toast was very light, surprisingly, and came topped with lots of fruit and some almond paste. Not bad, but didn't blow me away. It's a cute, pleasant little spot, but wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
This was a wonderful breakfast spot! As two Americans traveling in Mexico City, it was very refreshing to find a waitress that spoke very good English! Lorena was a wonderful host and had very good recommendations. The americano was delightful and so was the hot chocolate my boyfriend had. We enjoyed the fruit plate, the chilaquiles with red sauce and the machaca! I would eat all of them again in a heartbeat! If we were staying longer in CDMX, we would definitely come back. read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
Beautifully designed restaurant and equally impressive food. We had breakfast on our last day in the City. The French Toast, and Tamal were so good. Highly recommended!! read more
9 years ago
Great restaurant. Super fresh food. Creative and healthy menu. Great wine selection. Delicious coffee and juices. We stumbled across this place and will definitely come back. The service was excellent. Give it a try!! read more
8 years ago
Great service with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I had my best Chilaquiles during my 7-day stay at Mexico City in this place. Highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch. read more
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Sinaloa 141
Col. Roma Norte
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