Pata Negra is easily one of the best bars I visited in Mexico City--both for the cocktails and the…read moreatmosphere. I was captivated by the warm, eclectic ambiance--shelves stacked with old books, cozy little crannies, and fascinating antique items tucked into every corner. It felt like stepping into a hidden gem where every detail added to the charm. I ordered the As de Corazones, a gin-based cocktail with raspberry, egg white foam, and a spritz finish. It was hands-down the best cocktail I had in CDMX--beautifully balanced, slightly tart, and perfectly smooth. I also tried the Josita, which was incredibly refreshing (and deceptively strong!), making it the perfect drink to sip on while soaking in the atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive, with bartenders who clearly know their craft. Whether you're a cocktail lover or just looking for a great spot to unwind, Pata Negra is a must-visit. (I even went back as a goodbye to CDMX on my last night)

Cool vibes the old books give the place character. We had a few beers, some shots and mixed drinks…read more The drinks were good. They had a few TVs with some sports on which is why we chose this place. Service was friendly, and quick to take your initial order but after that it was kinda hard to order a second or third drink you really had to flag them down. We came back on a second visit and they were out of some of the beers we ordered the previous visit. On the plus side the beers were ice cold. Much colder than out of the refrigerator which made it so easy to drink.

Best service that I had in Mexico. Ambiance is loud but what do you expect at a space honoring…read moremariachi. Food is good presentation. It was a treat for us to be here but worth the $$ just for the cleanliness, attentive service & festive atmosphere.

This place is awesome! Over 100 years of tradition with wonderful musicians, decent food and strong…read moredrinks. They have good mezcales like Koch and Amaras. Don't expect excellent food - that's not the point here, just like you wouldn't complain about your fave local restaurant not having live Mariachi. Thanks to everyone who posted about the scammer in front luring people to another spot, but don't blame Tenampa for this - ignore the scalliwag, wait in the short line (Fri 11 pm, just 10 min) and enjoy the real deal, Historic vibes of Garibaldi right here. Soo worth it!

Loved my experience dining here during the World Cup!…read more Azul was recommended by one of my colleagues from Mexico City and had great reviews, I decided to stop by since I stayed nearby. I came on a weekday and was seated very quickly. My lovely waiter explained the menu and highlighted some popular items. I ordered the guacamole, tortilla soup, duck dumpling mole, and tres leches for dessert. Everything was phenomenal, and the guac was out of this world! I enjoyed the presentation and the decor in the restaurant, I'd love to come back!

Good food and drinks , always stop while in Mexico City , the tortilla soup is a must.read more

Normally I would find this sort of place via yelp, but apparently nobody here had heard of yelp…read moresomehow, so I actually don't remember how I even found out about it (I would have had to - it's not like you'd ever know it was there from the outside, being a little sign on a door in the inside of the lobby of a small hotel). I'm really glad I did, though, because they absolutely *need* to be on yelp so more people like me can find it, because it was a. absolutely fantastic, some of the best cocktails I've had, and for a great price, and b. literally empty all night the night I was there (which was, to be fair, a Monday, but still - we were literally the only people there other than the two bartenders, both for like an hour earlier in the day, and then when I came back around 10:30 that night for another drink because I was leaving the next morning and I really wanted to try one more drink because they were that good). English is spoken haltingly at best, though (at least when I was there), which could partially explain the lack of fame among tourists (my wife speaks a bit of Spanish, but the Google Translate app was also helpful in both directions.) It's a cozy sort of place, and they were playing great music. too - neat blend of like 80s music and remixes of 80s music. Awesome decor, too. Most cocktails on the pre-defined menu are $130 (so under $8 US), and I did start with a couple of those, to confirm they knew what they were doing, which they totally did. First the Free Verte - basically a traditional absinthe ceremony in a glass, with ice with a flower frozen into it. Tastes fantastic if you like absinthe (you can taste the flame!), and it's a show to make. Then the El Santo, with a liquor base of "pox", which I'd never heard of, so he gave me a little to try - it tastes sort of like a cross between mezcal and white rum. The drink was a typical (dangerous!) tiki type drink, super creamy and delicious, plus I love the glasses they use for it. I also tried one of their 50-peso "shots" cause I was curious, with rum, coconut cream, mango/pineapple juice, melon liquor and india nut. Sort of like a painkiller, but flavor up to 11 with the nutty kick. (I obviously didn't actually shoot it - that would be a waste of deliciousness.) Having confirmed the overall quality of the place, I then tried their custom cocktail ability ($140!). This is where Google Translate really helped, obviously. Started by asking for a custom mezcal drink that really brings out the mezcal and wasn't too fruity. Not exactly what I meant, but an amazing drink nonetheless, and I could still taste the mezcal pretty well. Fresh berry (strawberry, cranberry, raspberry) juice, jamaica, mezcal, and a rosemary lit on fire. It was fan-freaking-tastic. That as all the drinking I was planning on doing that day, but that creation was so good, I had to try a second experiment - I told them mezcal again, and this time, do what you like, but make it spicy. They gave me a drink with mezcal, simple syrup, lemon and a house-made spice/cinnamon liqueur. It was really good, but I said please make it a little spicier, so they pulled out an unlabeled jar with jalapeno slices infusing in it - heck yes. That and a couple dashes of scrappy firewater bitter, all poured over a mango-infused ice ball with an actual slice of fresh mango frozen in the middle. This is a fantastic place, did I say that yet? So anyway, I cut myself off at that point, but on the way out, I asked what all the little cubbies by the bar were, and they said they all contained little packets of different herbs and stuff, including saffron(?). So later that night, I said to my wife, I *have* to go back and see what they can make with that saffron, so I did. Anyway, it was actually safflower, not saffron, but it was still a fun drink. Received a drink with lemon, vermouth flash-infused with safflower (turned a gorgeous bright yellow) and gin of my choice from their selection (I said Hendrick's - most of their gin was traditional dry gin, and I prefer bolder gins), plus lavender bitters, still just 140 pesos. It was pretty delicious - almost tasted a bit like really good bubblegum(?). There were two guys bartending when I was there earlier, but just one was there when I was back at 10:30 (thankfully for me, the one who spoke a bit of English). I didn't think to get the first guy's name, but they were both awesome bartenders. I did ask when I came back - the second guy's name was David. They were both awesome, though. Only weird thing is, for some reason, even though they said they were open until 1 AM, at 11 they closed the POS system and said it was going to be cash only? Not sure why. Anyway, this place needs some serious attention from craft cocktail lovers, because it is awesome. (Or maybe it doesn't, so if I'm ever back in CDMX, it'll still be crazy cheap for the quality!)

It's a beautiful bar. Very unique, small and cozy but their cocktails leave a lot to be desired. If…read morethey are marketing themselves as a specialty cocktail bar they should at least have fresh juice and not store bought carton juices. A little turned off unfortunately.

Never tried pulque before. Great place! I tried the guava and tamarindo flavors. Did not…read moredisappoint! Awesome drink to relax, chat, and enjoy a good time with the perfect company. From what I learned, this is one of the oldest pulquerias in Plaza Garibaldi. Cannot get more traditional than this! If you choose to sit outside, you can listen to all the mariachi bands playing in the plaza!

Must stop place in garibaldi. You have got to try pulque. Ancient Mexican drink, not found anywhere…read moreelse. Unassuming establishment where you can enjoy this drink or take some home.

This place was all over tiktok, but I promise you it's worth it. The tiktok hype made me skeptical…read morefrom the get-go about the quality of food we were going to receive. But my expectations were greatly exceeded. The views of the cathedral and legit breathtaking. It obvious that this restaurant is catered to tourists and filled with nothing but tourists, but the views speak for themselves. And the food was actually so great. The carnitas de pato confitado (Duck) were absolutely amazing and the best appetizer we had of the night. Everything on the menu including the filet de cazuela and tacos de lechón I enjoyed and highly recommend. The service was commendable with no complaints. This place has a higher price point but it totally worth it.

I definitely recommend this place. Everything was great, from the architecture, atmosphere, and…read moreviews to the service and quality of the food. We had dinner here on a Monday around 6:30 p.m. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we arrived, but it started filling up after 7. We sat on the patio overlooking the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the sunset view was beautiful. It's a great setting for a romantic dinner. The service was excellent. The waiters spoke both English and Spanish, and the menu had a great selection, particularly if you enjoy seafood. We ordered the grilled octopus, and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself is also worth mentioning. It's located in a beautiful historic building with plenty of indoor seating as well as the patio. The combination of the architecture, setting, food, and service gives the place a lot of character without feeling overly formal. Overall, it offers quality, atmosphere, and excellent service at a reasonable price. I would absolutely come back.

No recomendaría a los huéspedes internacionales que estén muy atentos, ya que las mujeres de la…read moregerencia y el personal roban y hacen que las mujeres de recepción se unan y ataquen a las mujeres. Las siguen para asaltarlas fuera del club. Los porteros verificaron el incidente y se disculparon por el encuentro, reconociendo que esto sucede a menudo. El 31/01/2026, una mujer que trabajaba en la puerta hizo que otra mujer siguiera a quienes creían que eran mujeres estadounidenses para asaltarlas y atacarlas de forma coordinada. Tengan cuidado, no es un ambiente seguro. La policía también participó y reconoció que esto era común en este lugar. Otros bares de la zona también están al tanto de esto. Policia called

This bar is sooo stylish, raunchy at times, and fun! I was surprised to stumble across it and glad…read moreI did. The bar's aesthetic is vulgar catholic chic. Neon is everywhere and so are videos of gay porn (on the first floor) and the place is packed with a handsome, youngish crowd. And that is my only real complaint: on a Thursday, the first floor was so packed at 11 pm that it was nearly unbearable. The second floor wasn't too bad, but even then, a few hours later it was difficult to move around. Also, sometimes people order large quantities of beer bottles in buckets to share. Inevitably, bottles wound up broken on the floor. Staff were quick to try to clean it up when noticed, but it sometimes made for a precarious dance floor. The design alone is worth the craziness and I mostly loved it!

Handshakes all around for Handshake! I was determined to get a reservation for this bar considering…read moreit's one of the best bars in North America that I even put a reminder on my phone when reservations were released. Honestly, I couldn't find the place at all. In fact I had to call my friend to see where it was. It's hidden inside a hotel and there's construction going around so it was definitely hard to find and walk through especially with heels on. Luckily we had a reservation because there were plenty of people waiting for seating! The man directed us downstairs to the actual speakeasy. What a super cool neat spot! It was quite dim, but we of course got the best seat in the house because of our party size. The music was top 40 which was an interesting touch considering the ambience of this place, but I wasn't complaining. Onto the drinks. I got the infamous - Peanut Butter & Jelly 100000/5 - I honestly think this is the drink that put them on the charts! The different flavors coming together within the drink and the little sandwich. The 'peanut butter & jelly' sandwich cookie was made from white chocolate and jam. I was honestly thoroughly impressed. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't think it was going to be THIS good! Cookies n cream 5/5 - I'd still give this a 5/5 because it was also a great cocktail, but not as great as the peanut butter & jelly. I love that a lot of the bars have a little sweet treat to 'chase' the cocktail with. It definitely helps to add the uniqueness of the cocktails you're sipping on!

I really wanted to like this place a lot more. It's not a hard to find speakeasy, located in the…read morelobby of a hotel. My highlights were the welcome of every one of their team as you walk in and the goodbye you get. I also liked that they gave you towel to wipe your hands. The drinks were a bit lackluster. They sat us at the bar in front of the mixologist so we expected to get drinks mixed right in front of us but instead we got them poured out of containers where they had already been pre-batched. Not the crafted cocktails I was looking for. The dim lighting, bubbles for birthdays and friendly service was what I loved. The drinks left me wanting more. Worth going once to see if it's your vibe. Happy Munchies, @JaeGreens

Fabulous views. Old fashioned service from professional waiters. Positioned looking out at a…read morefascinating archeological dig which is resurrecting a 1325 Mexica temple. Lovely cocktails, delicious freshly made food and inventive desserts. I had a lovely salad with cilantro dressing and bean quesadillas with cheese. My husband had steak tacos with nopales and rice with mole. We shared a fabulous dessert that had cinnamon ice cream, fresh strawberries and an interesting meringue type sweet bottom. The menu has a page with English translations which is key for us.

A decent restaurant for a nice view of Templo Mayor and the Metropolitan Cathedral in the…read morebackground. A little torn on the review since the service was quite good here, food was probably a 3.5, though a little issue left a blemish on my impression. The entrance is thru the elevator on the first floor inside the bookstore Librería Porrúa, you go up to the 3rd floor and arrive to a foyer area where to the right is the cafe portion of the restaurant and to the left is the sit-down section. Walking into the space the kitchen and bathrooms are to the left, a bar straight back against the far wall with maybe half a dozen tables in between. To the right about a 20 tables are placed on a split-level section under a covered rooftop open so all have views out over Templo Mayor. Retractable outdoor blinds line the edges of the rooftop to protect from inclement weather. Arriving at around 2pm, the restaurant was about 50% full though almost all the tables closer to the view overlooking Templo Mayor were occupied. The staff were courteous and professional, quickly providing menus and coming back to check on us. We ordered: - Conga (pineapple, orange and coconut with granedine) $55*: refreshing citrusy juice in combination mentioned, not too sweet which I was glad for. - Mexican craft beer Tempus doble malta $90: cool, dark and malty, though not too heavy for a warm afternoon. - Tortilla soup with tomato, panela cheese, tortilla julienne chips, avocado, pasilla chili, and epazote leaf $155: tasty! Flavorful and brought a kick with the chili spice, pretty mild though. Nice crunch from the fried tortilla strips. - Xochitl broth (chicken broth with "pico de gallo", rice, shredded chicken and chicharron (fried pork skin) $140: light broth with full chicken flavor, crunch from the chicharron. Would recommend. - Steak tips (180 grs) tacos with nopales (cactus pads) (3 pieces) $195: decent, good with the salsa. - Cochinita pibil burritos (4 pieces) $185: didn't expect these to be deep fried, flavor was ok though not sure I'd recommend these, - Rice with mole sauce $85: really tasty, we didn't leave a grain of rice! So the unfortunate that I had a couple issues bc service was overall good: - found a hair on the lime slices that came served with the tacos, I'm not a big stickler bc I get it, sometimes a piece of hair just falls down, not the most unsanitary thing that could happen. - what bothered me more was the placement of the bread rolls, the staff took each roll from a basket with tongs and placed it on what looked like woven straw coasters for drinks, they looked like they were just sitting out on the table for decoration, and not sure how those would be cleaned... If the above two issues hadn't occurred I'd be rounding up to 4 stars, though because of them this spot is a 3 for me. *all prices in pesos.

We tried 4 different mezcal cocktails at this cute little bar, which is located on the second floor…read moreabove the famous restaurant Azul. We had a very nice bartender who was new at making cocktails she said, but nevertheless made some very tasty cocktails. Our favorite was the Morena, and we also liked the mezcalina a lot. They have two little tables on the verandas looking out at the street below. Most of the cocktails were well priced at 79 pesos, so if you're in the mood for a beer or a mezcal, you should give it a try

Hidden gem near the chaotic historic center. Hidden away within a hotel building, it was quite a…read morechallenge to find this place from the entrance, there is no sign for it until you go upstairs towards the shops. Get a table at the balcony to look out on the street, there are outlets to charge your phone. Great place to take a break from the historic center action. The 2x we went there a handful of people.