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.

How is it possible for such a restaurant to offer only red and one white wine by the cup. Have you…read moreever tasted Mexican Chardonnay? Shudder. And they are not serving their special if the day. All I can say is their mussels better be fab or I'm NOT pleased. Well, the mussels are decidedly past their prime - barely edible - review now 1 star

We stayed at the JW Marriott and visited the Lipp several times during our stay…read more The service was above and beyond, the staff payed great attention to detail. Victor, the bartender recommended a delicious strawberry margarita which he made to perfection. In terms of the food, we had "jamón ibérico de bellota" which was delicious. I would highly recommend their onion soup and their rib eye. I would gladly come back.

Went there on an afternoon for a glass of wine with a good friend of mine. It felt like a scene…read moreout of the movie "The truth about cats and dogs"- The movie with Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo. My friend was Noelle and I was Abby. I was completely ignored by the waitstaff. My good friend looks like a model, so I completely understand. The bill was $48 USD for 2 glasses of white wine and 2 bottles of water. The only reason for the 2 stars is because the place is a feast for the eyes.

Where do I begin?…read more Israeli food in Mexico City? Did not have that on my bingo card. Boy did it deliver The service the good the simple ambiance all yummy.

We stumbled into Merkava after flying into CDMX. Our Airbnb was not available yet so we wanted a…read morecomfortable, air conditioned restaurant where we could kill at least 1.5 hours. Merkava is a beautiful little restaurant in La Condesa with both indoor and outdoor seating. As mentioned, we were tired from traveling and picked the cool, indoor seating and enjoyed the nice decor. We started with hummus and, not realizing it came with pita, also ordered the house bread. The hummus was a huge portion, enough to feed a group of 7-8 and came with a pouch of several warm pitas. The hummus was homemade and a bit chunky. The house bread was even better, coils of bread with tahini butter, serrano chili oil, and a tomato cumin sauce. The bread was fantastic, warm from being freshly baked and with buttery layers and the variety of dipping sauces was pleasant for dipping. A show-stopper of a dish was the whole roasted cauliflower served with zaatar, yogurt, and mint. Our head was cut into manageable portions for us, but interestingly, they served the adjacent table with a whole head for a more dramatic presentation. The cauliflower was tender and its mild flavor was enhanced by the zaatar spices. The fish of the day was the better of the two entrees. We liked the sauteed vegetables with lentils that it was served with, much like a ratatouille with lentils, along with a parsley sauce and grilled lemon. The wagyu kebabs were an odd texture, crumbled and dry. The restaurant provided a complimentary bite of dessert, a fruit (date, apricot) baklava of sorts that was a sweet bite to end the meal. All in all, we had a good meal at Merkava.

Food is fresh and ripe-full of flavor. The croissant is nice and flakey with just the right…read morebuttery consistency that makes you pause to savor. Then the ambience is relaxing, calm and the staff are so kind, professional and take pride in their work. Great start to the morning! And don't pass up their fresh juice with different combinations!

Perfect little cafe with fantastic food, cappuccinos and ambiance! The outdoor seating is such a…read morevibe and the staff is very friendly and attentive. Came here 3 times as we visited CDMX. Perfect location.

We went here for a company dinner. Each bite of food was amazing as were their margaritas. They…read morealso had great gluten free options. The service was excellent. The ambiance? We were in a large group event area so not sure if the rest of the place. The steak carpaccio was a stand out!

The service is top notch, with plenty of suggestions, frequent checks to ensure everything is to…read moreyour liking, never rushed, always friendly. Started the meal with a romaine salad, to which I asked to add a side of grilled chicken. The chicken was grilled to a wonderful golden point, and the seasoning of the salad went along perfectly with the almonds on it. The crispy pork (Lechón lechal) was sublimely tender. In fact, the cubes were perfectly crisped, and yet the meat broke down like silk when cut. The complement of the red wine soaked pear, the sweet potato purée, and the dried fruits made this a light and satisfying meal, bite after bite! I had a seriously hard time trying to pick a dessert from so many great choices! Ultimately I went for the pistachio cake with passion fruit sauce, because by then I already trusted that every offering in this place is thoughtfully put together, and I wanted to try out something less pedestrian than a chocolate cake Finally, as if I hadn't been convinced this place was superb, towards the end of the meal, a chef committee review was held in a corner of the dining area. The comments by the judges were just as complimentary as my own... and I wasn't disappointed. The flavor composition was superb! Combining the cake with the mango ice sorbet made for a rich and refreshing flavor! The roasted nuts gave an extra crunch to some forkfuls, adding variety to an already succulent and creative end of meal! Without a doubt a great place to enjoy a superb meal!

Creative and delicious... I have eaten here four times over the last three years and each time food…read morewas interesting savory and complex. They don't have to be educared as to how to feed vegans. The last time I ate here I had two complete meals. The only downside is cigarette smoking. The staff is really attentive. The kitchen got a makeover since last time and it's gorgeous. I find it hard to believe that there isn't a queue when we come here. They understand English but it's much better if you understand Spanish as they explain the dishes thoroughly. Anyways; you're in Mexico jag off. Steve

My husband and I enjoyed a very lovely breakfast at Milo's. We stumbled upon it during our morning…read morewalk through Condessa and almost didn't go given the reviews. We're thrilled we didn't let the reviews deter us. The fresh natural juices and immunity shots were outstanding. We both ordered their croissant sandwich. Perfection. The bacon jam with the smoked arugula was a 10/10. The habanero salsa was a 10/10. The people watching on that corner and the overall beauty of sitting outside of that corner is a 10/10. We'll be back.

The place was empty. I sat for 15 minutes before someone asked the drink I wanted. 15 minutes later…read morestill no bartender which is when I exited. This at 7pm.

Take my review with a grain of salt. The food was good. And the place is super cute. However, at…read morethe end of the meal the waiter blew a snot rocket, wiped his nose with the back of his hand then came to our table and removed a few empty plates. Then, later that evening I got sick and I have been sick for two days. Nausea, vomiting and the like. All I can think about is if he was so comfortable with that level of uncleanliness in front of customers then what does he do in private. I guess my advice would be IF you want to try this place, don't order anything uncooked and hopefully there's different staff.

The steak was not good - no favor and overcooked- ( 700 pesos) and mashed potatoes were not tasty…read moreas well- mediocre at best and overpriced-