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    4.3 (77 reviews)
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    Bailey L.

    On our most recent trip to CDMX, our hotel had recommended going to Baltra for cocktails, not to mention they are noted as a favorite on a variety of lists and considered one of the best bars in the world! So needless to say we had high expectations. The space itself is very cute offering a small bar, some indoor seating as well as some nice patio and outdoor seating. Overall it's not large, but it has a cozy vibe. We didn't have a reservation, though they are encouraged, but we went shortly after the opened and were able to be sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and happy to offer rec's. The menu is so fun, but primarily in Spanish. Some of their most popular cocktails have some fun doodles and imagery to go wuth them and we really enjoyed perusing the menu. We both started with the Ultima Duda or Last Doubt, which is their spin on an espresso martini that is mezcal based. Presentation was very fun and the cocktail was lovely. For my second round I went something a bit fresher and opted for the Sumi, which was gin based and had a lovely egg white foam, my favorite. Overall, the vibes were good, cocktails were solid, prices reasonable and service was good. Neither cocktails blew me away, but it was a very fun visit if you happen to be able to get a table or opted for a post dinner nightcap.

    Gin rose cocktail
    Alison H.

    It's been a long time since I've been amazed by a bar. I'm so happy to say that Baltra did it for me tonight! We tried 3 of their gin drinks: the sumi, jet lag, and the rio. All three were amazing, but I especially loved the jet lag and the rio; they were strong but somehow light at the same time. The balance was impeccable. At first, the jet lag tasted like any other gin cocktail to me, but my appreciation grew with every sip. The martini twist on it was expertly well done and the olives and pickle juice complemented it so well. The rio, amazing. My partner doesn't even like wine and he was raving about it. Try to make a reservation bc it gets busy. If you don't have a reservation, drop in anyway. We didn't have a reservation, but the servers were very kind and friendly and let us sit anyway until the next group came. They then invited us to stay longer after a cancellation. Ambiance is classy but cozy with a nice vibe. I have no critiques, just happiness. Thanks Baltra for a memorable night!

    Granada + Naranja
    Austin G.

    Out of all the cocktails bars in CDMX on the "World's Best" list, Baltra was my favorite. Returning to Mexico City for my daughter's Spring Break, I walked into Baltra around 9pm on a Monday in April. With one seat at the bar, I didn't have to wait at all since it was just me. Here's my experience. 1) Cocktails: The menu is well organized around key flavor profiles centered around an ingredient. For example, the first was rice. They also had pomegranate, kiwi, and strawberry. After you flip through these, you get to their classics, which aren't to be ignored. My first drink came in a low triangle glass with really good foam on top. The Granada + Naranja has premium rum, guava, and mango in it. It's sweet, but yet well balanced and refreshing. Enjoying sour drinks, I ordered the "Old George Sour" for my second drink. It comes with a layer of foam on top, an ice cube, and basil, cucumber, and cardamom. It's sour, but not overpowering. It's very refreshing! 2) Service: It's excellent! Being a popular bar, the bartenders are very busy, but still find time to smile and greet you. I never had to wait for anything, even the check. They remained calm as more patrons came in for a nightcap. If you enjoy quality cocktails in a more casual setting, go to Baltra. You won't regret it!

    Limon + burbujas ($250), tomate + tuna ($240)
    Sandee L.

    One of the World's 50 best bars. We were greeted warmly by the host outside and escorted to our seats at the bar. We love being able to see all the action! I enjoyed my limon + burbujas which was like a tart, lemon slushy. The arroz + pandan was creamy and minty similar to a grasshopper. Drinks are a steal here considering it's a craft cocktail bar. No time limit here, which was very nice compared to Handshake which had a 90 minute limit. Reservations on OpenTable.

    Wendy B.

    The space is tiny. The chocolate mint frozen cocktail were oddly interesting. Some of us hate it some of us love it. The guava drink tasted more like straight up strawberry syrup.

    Negroni and Orange fresh
    Hemant D.

    Made a reservation and stopped by for a couple of drinks prior to dinner. It is a small Place so pls be sure to reserve vs just showing up. Very good ambiance. The servers were friendly and helpful, made good drink suggestions. Enjoyed our drinks - I got one that was a twisted version of Negroni.

    Ryna D.

    Baltra has a lot going for it. Great location, sexy atmosphere, expert bartenders behind the bar, and a craft cocktail menu that's certainly intriguing. And I see why this place is ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars. However, the drinks we had missed the mark, in my opinion. Instead of a well-balanced cocktail with interesting ingredients, the flavor profile of each drink was simply too heavy on one ingredient. I can see the potential if executed properly but alas, the drinks did not satisfy that night.

    Taylor Z.

    Small bar would recommend a reservation. The drinks are really unique and pretty different which I enjoyed. One was really savory and tomatoey.

    Gargi R.

    My favorite bar of my trip to Mexico City trip! While it had some of the best drinks we tried on the trip, the service made this our favorite bars!! We stopped here for a drink before dinner nearby. We had to wait around 10-15 minutes as the bar was full when we got there. The bar is themed around Darwin's Galapagos adventure. We tried four different cocktails - each one was unique and delicious. Highly recommend the old George sour, though everything else we tried was excellent too. Our bartender was friendly and recommended great bars and restaurants in Oaxaca city where we were headed next. They do martini Tuesday which might be worth checking out.

    Hannah M.

    I love this place and I came 3 weeks in a row while in CDMX. Easy to make reservations online and martinis (somewhat of an evolving menu) are $100 pesos on Tuesdays which is just unbeatable. The martinis I've had have been excellent as well and they usually serve them with a little bowl of olives and pickled veg. Bar has an intimate and upscale vibe without being pretentious in the slightest. Bartenders are friendly and talented. They take card including contactless. There is plenty of seating at the bar as well as tables inside and outside. Bathrooms are clean and nice. Would definitely come back here no question. The Tuesday martini deal is unbeatable and the vibe of this place is great.

    Granada y Naranja (front) Arroz y Yuzu (back)
    Jeff L.

    Drinks are very unique and definitely are meant to be for tasting than for getting tipsy. I will say that the cocktails tend to lean on the sweeter side here though and would be a good place to kick off the night or slow down if you're trying to drink more dessert like cocktails. Pro tip: it can be stuffy in the back with a lot of foot traffic so shoot for the living room area or the porch !

    Martini Tuesday
    Sunnie M.

    Came here at opening without a reservation on martini Tuesday for their special. The bartenders were super knowable and friendly. Ambiance was casual with Darwin decor.

    Sumi

    Great bar in Mexico City! All the drinks we tried were phenomenal. My favorites were the Granada & Naranja, a seasonal drink, and the Sumi--highly recommend trying both. We didn't have a reservation but were able to snag seats at the bar, which made it a really fun experience.

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    Such stunning cocktails! The honey/cheerio one truly blew my mind. Want so badly to come back and try some more !

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    So special. Dark lit ambiance. Delicious drinks. Mixed crowd. Fun menu. Cant go wrong. Just go.

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    Tlecan

    4.4(58 reviews)
    0.9 kmRoma Norte
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    Overall, liked my experience here. Came here with a friend on a weekend night and it was packed,…read morebut we didn't have to wait more than 5-10 minutes to get "seated". I say seated with parenthesis because most people end up standing here but we got lucky that a couple was leaving as we were right next to them after being asked our drink orders. It's kind of a weird system that they have and I think the staff didn't realize we didn't have our drink orders taken yet and asked the people behind us for theirs which was slightly annoying. It was a bit chaotic so I can see why it happened, but I do think they need a slightly better system. Anyways, the drinks were excellent and I love that they gave us a little small snack that included crickets (which I hadn't tried before yet). The vibes in here are really nice too. I love the dim lighting and the almost rock/clay atmosphere. The bathroom area is smaller than I was expecting but it was ok. I'd definitely return!

    This ranks among the top ten bars in North America and as a group of 6, we probably waited for 25…read moreminutes to get in. There are no seats, this is a standing bar except a few uncomfortable bar stools. Drinks were good, but I expected more. I got the colada and it was good, not too sweet. Almost clarified colada. Everything was very spirit forward which few of our friends really liked. This felt like a one time visit for me in CDMX

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    Tlecan - Bar area quite packed

    Bar area quite packed

    Tlecan - Ocelóyotl (mezcal based)

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    La Lavandería - Aguacate y hoja santa mezcal

    La Lavandería

    4.5(32 reviews)
    0.8 kmRoma Norte
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    Cool environment and had a majority of locals hanging around here. The drinks were more of the…read moreaperitif variety so while we didn't get food when we were here, I'd recommend picking something from the menu. Our waiter did seem a little surprised we didn't so maybe we ought to have . Second in my line of bars where I felt like the emphasis was less on a heavy hand but more on the light delicate notes that encourage you to sit and talk around a bit more with the homies.

    Mezcal focused cocktail bar. Lighting is fairly dim but warm, lit mostly by candles except for the…read moreoutside seating which is exposed to the streetlights and traffic. Honestly the openness is welcome on this cool autumn day although the sounds of cars and people was sometimes a touch distracting. Music was fun but not particularly heavy, maybe more of a casual date than something velvety. Service was quite attentive and prompt although I did arrive quite early and there weren't very many people there. Not all the waitstaff are very fluent in English but they are happy to bring someone who is if you have questions. They are the sister bar/restaurant to La Clandestina which is literally right next door which also focusses on Mezcal. Honestly, I don't really know what the difference is between the two aside from the people who are literally mixing the drinks and serving you as the house mezcals are also under the La Clandestina name. Ordered their Habanero house cocktail which was a mix of their Espadin Joven Mezcal, orange liqueur, and a raspberry/bluebery/habanero syrup garnished with a dehydrated orange slice and rimmed with salt, chili, and maybe some more habanero. Note, the menu doesn't actually mention the syrup, I dragged that out of them since I was wondering why the cocktail was so pink and also tasted like it definitely had more than mezcal and orange liqueur in it. The end cocktail is a light and fruity affair but not particularly sweet or acidic and actually balanced out with the body and smoke of the mezcal. I normally despise salt rims, finding it overpowering on first sip and nonexistent on the next but theirs toned down the salt levels enough that each sip around the rim was actually quite pleasant. The habanero in the syrup maybe offers a smidge of vegetal notes and a little bit of spice if you're particularly sensitive to it but the rim itself was actually a delight, giving a light tingle to the lips with each sip. I wouldn't say the cocktail was particularly spicy but more tingly which I found myself actually preferring over other chili included cocktails I've had in the past. They do offer a variety of bottles of tequila and mezcal to sell and take home with you, notably the ones under the Clandestina name that are made just for the bar. Not all of these tequilas and mezcals are available to try directly but the bartenders will offer you a shot of the closest one that is available on the menu (mind you, trying a shot is just paying for an ounce/35 ml of the stuff but that's all on the menu). I decided to give that a shot before biting the bullet on a whole bottle of mezcal. The shot of mezcal comes in a glass wider than a traditional shot glass so you can actually sip the thing comfortably and they also give you a few orange slices with tajin to chase/nibble on. Apparently they offer a flight of mezcal which I'd honestly recommend, especially if you're here with some friends. Definitely recommend coming by for well executed cocktails but particularly for the chance to try Mezcal of varying regional origin, age, and abv.

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    Baltra - bars - Updated May 2026

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