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Contramar

4.5 (912 reviews)
PriceySeafood, Mexican
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Aqua Chile
Joseph A.

We were not sure we'd be able to get in without a reservation but we thankfully did. What an absolutely fantastic dining experience...the best on our trip. The service was hands down one of the best we've ever had. I think we counted 3 or 4 servers tending to our table several times and at least 1 person always monitoring our table. We only had to wait 20 minutes for a table. This place is busy with people from everywhere. The ambience is fine dining feel but casual attire is acceptable. Very easy to engage with everyone at table as noise level is surprisingly not too loud given the amount of patrons. We had a variety of dishes and all of them were delicious...but the fish tacos stole the show. The best fish tacos we've ever had...period. The shrimp tacos and fish plate were very good. The aqua chile and ceviche and salsas were delicious. The cheesecake desert was fantastic! We would have gone back if we had more time.

Mezcalita ($220 MXN)
Brian F.

Contramar is a seafood restaurant located in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City. It opened in 1998 and has a lively atmosphere although it was a little dim. Reservations are highly recommended but I was not able to secure one ahead of time. We came right at opening and were fortunately able to get seated for our large group. AGUACHILE VERDE DE CAMARON ($365 MXN) - this was decent and slightly spicy although I preferred the other dishes more. 3.5/5 CEVICHE CONTRAMAR ($365) - the fish was slightly tough but was fresh and refreshing. 4/5 SASHIMI DE ATUN ($435) - this was delicious and not fishy at all. I really liked the jalapeño and cilantro that balanced the fish. 5/5 TOSTADAS DE ATUN ($420) - we had both the shrimp and tuna tostadas but we all preferred the tuna. This was another favorite of ours. 5/5 PESCADO A LA TALLA CONTRAMAR ($810) - this is the iconic red and green fish dish that so many people get. This took about 45 minutes to arrive but was worth it. The fish was soft and melted in my mouth. I liked the red sauce (adobo) more than the green (parsley) but both were good. Beware there are still might be some bones but they were mostly gone. 5/5 For drinks I had the mezcalita ($220) which were really good and not too smoky. I also tried the paloma ($215) which was good as well. It was a great meal and my favorite during our time in Mexico City. Because it's very popular with tourists it might seem too touristy or mainstream but it looked to be pretty popular with locals as well.

Carajillo
Gab G.

Booked ahead for lunch a few weeks in advance and yes it holds up. Aguachile was actually my fave dish, followed by the sopes sencillos and fig tart. Tuna tostada and carajillo are also worth getting. Dessert tray goes crazy - I almost got the lemon tart too but was too full. Also loved the complimentary pickled onions!!

Aguachile
Viona C.

We had reservations for our party of 6 at 7pm on a Thursday and thankfully so, because this place was busy. The restaurant is rather lively and energetic, but the dim lighting, white linens, and large windows give it a slightly more elevated experience. Most of the dishes were pretty easy to share for parties of 4+. I would actually recommend coming here with more people to be able to try more. For our party, we ordered: AGUACHILE VERDE DE CAMARON: This was a solid and refreshing bite. It was a hit or miss for my table, but I personally really enjoyed it. The citrus marinade balanced the sweetness of the shrimp. Went down very easily with the tortilla chips that came with it. TOSTADAS (CAMARON, CALLO, ATUN): We ordered all the options of tostadas they had that day and the shrimp was definitely my favorite. Tuna is a close second, but I could've done without the scallop. The scallops were a bit tough, while the other two tostada were silky, bright and very fresh. The tuna was marinaded in a soy sauce blend, while the shrimp was more mayo based -- both very different, but the contrast was quite pleasant and well-executed. PESCADO A LA TALLA: An absolute must at this establishment. This was a whole deboned snapper (beautifully butterflied, might I add) with a red adobo rub on one side and green parsley rub on the other -- incredibly tender and flavorful. My personal favorite was the green parsley rub, because of its fresh and herby flavors. We were provided soft tortillas (blue corn and white), mole, salsa, lime and onions to make tacos with the fish or you could just eat it as is. If there's anything you need to order, it's this. PULPO A LA GALLEGA: A bit disappointing because I found the octopus a bit fishy. Also found it a bit bland considering that it was poached. Maybe I just prefer en la brasa more, but at least the texture of the pulpo was pleasant. TARTA DE HIGOS: Do not sleep on the desserts here! Our friend raved about the fig tart and we fought hard to get the last one of the night, which just shows how popular this item is. The fig tart was fresh, adequately sweet and paired so well with the buttery crust. The strawberry meringue is allegedly very good too, but we held off since we were stuffed from this meal. Great experience -- friendly staff, good cocktails, fresh seafood!

Pescado a la talla - Contramar (half red adobo, half parsley rub)
Christopher B.

Phenomenal experience at Contramar. Everything was to our liking. Took a chance on walking in without an appointment and we're lucky enough to get seated in 2 minutes. Had to try all the suggested samples. All seafood options were delectable. The adobe white fish was one of the best things we had all week. Simple put, if you come here you have to get the fish two ways. Delicate, flakey, and flavorful. Incredible service. I felt like there was always someone in the atmosphere prepared for everything anyone needed. Snagged outdoor seating but the inside was all hustle and bustle. Servers in dinners doing a dance. Lovely experience.

Rachel T.

This place is YU-MMY! I went with a group of seafood lovers and we were all very happy. Portions are perfect for sharing, lovely plating, and some flavors we've never tried before that surprised us! The service was the right amount of attentive- and even though we had a girl with us who had a fish allergy, she never got sick or flared up in any way and the wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and what she could/couldn't have. That's truly kind, because a lot of places would have laughed at her for coming into a seafood restaurant at all.

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Alvin S.

Make reservations! Long wait but you can sit at the bar! Best seafood we had in Mexico City!

Tuna tostadas
Karla C.

This place is worth all the hype! I didn't know what to expect. We went for an early lunch and decided to try a few dishes. It's a beautiful restaurant. First, the sopes are very good. Teeny tiny but tastes delicious. They were very simple with black beans, sour cream, queso fresco, and lettuce. I recommend adding the green and red salsa! Second, the fish pastor taco is probably the best pastor taco I have had ever had. You forget it's fish and I was so shocked how good it was. Third, the tuna tostada was AMAZING. The tuna is so fresh. Avocado and some fried onions. I added some lime and salsa. It's so delicious. Fourth, the Contramar fish was perfectly cooked with a green and red salsa. The red salsa was my favorite. It was served with refried beans and corn tortillas. I made some tacos with the fish and the side of beans. Delicious! Fifth, for desert we had the fig tart, which was very light and was not too sweet. Perfect with tea. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Shout out to Daniela, she was so sweet. Contramar, give her a raise, she's the best. I will be back!

Chips + Guac
Mihir P.

The food was great, we got the famous girlled fish and tuna tostadas. The grilled fish has 2 different rubs (half adobo and half green sauce), which were flaky, and tasted great. My favorite was the tostadas, which had the perfect amount of meat and sauce and were fantastic with a squeeze of lemon. The service was surprisingly fast on a Sunday evening. The setting was great as well; it was definitely a high-end spot. As a warning, this is a pricy spot, and not necessarily worth the price. I am sure that with a little more research, other spots in CMX have better fish and are more affordable. As an example, they charged 8 USD for a bottle of water and the total bill came out to ~$95, which I was surprised by, and I would not be going again. But if you are looking for an Instagram spot, this is the one for you.

Ceviche Contramar
David K.

Contramar by Chef Gabriela Camara focuses on fresh seafood, and I was a big fan after my first visit here years ago. Since then, however, the restaurant has become more touristy, and the dining experience wasn't as impressive as before. The iconic dishes were all still on the menu--the Tuna Tostada was made of thin slices of raw tuna in a soy marinade, paired with chipotle mayo, crispy leeks, and avocado, and was both delicate yet flavorful. The Ceviche Contramar was a subtle combination of chopped raw white fish in leche de tigre; but I was a bigger fan of the Aguachile Verde, made of raw shrimps in an acidic green salsa. The highlight dish was, of course, the Pescado à la Talla, a whole deboned and butterflied snapper flavored with red adobo rub on one side and a green parsley rub on the other. The flavorful fish was perfect for making tacos in their fresh, chewy corn tortillas, paired along with mashed black beans, avocado salsa, pickled onions, and lime. And after we finished our meal, the waiter brought out an entire tray of enticing desserts--how could we refuse? We got the Fig Tart, made with sliced figs on a sour cream cheese base and an almond crust! Everything we had was delicious, though the service was less attentive than on my prior visits (as the restaurant has gotten extremely busy), and the prices were high for the portion sizes.

Battered fish tacos
Clara S.

Absolutely worth the hype! Friendly service, cute quaint interior, amazing food and drinks. We walked up on a Thursday at noon for our first stop in the city and were able to get seated at the bar right away. The chips and salsa were delicious, especially with my mezcalita cocktail. We got the octopus to start - it had a nice spice on top and had some potatoes in the dish. The tuna tostadas are one of their most famous dishes, and it certainly was fresh and flavorful. We loved the battered fish tacos the best though - this really hit the spot for that Mexican seafood craving. What a fun lunch!

Eric J.

Apparently it's hard to get reservations here, i probably got seated immediately because i was solo. It was packed inside and out, i saw this place in most of instagram recommendations The tuna Tostadas tasted perfect. Not sure if it's the sauce or some sort of salt but automatically regretted getting only 2. Why not just make a whole meal of these? And they came 2 mins after ordering them The fish tacos were just good but anything would've been a let down after those tostadas. This might've been my favorite restaurant in Mexico City overall. I was too full to order more than these two options but they were great overall More friendly wait staff who sent me someone who spoke English to help me as well. I'm mad i didn't come back here before leaving

Michelle V.

AMAZING! One of our favorite meals on our trip We tried the ceviche, fish tacos, tuna tostada and fig cake. All were incredible and would order again. Service was excellent too, always changing plates and refilling drinks, great recommendations. I also tried a guava margarita, absolutely delicious! We were lucky to walk in and get seated at bar instantly and the decor inside is very nice and beach like

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Comida muy buena, la proporcion es adecuenda, la gente que nos atendio fue muy amable, nos atendieron rápido, volvere a ir con mi familia

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Amazing food. Tasted so fresh and dishes had surprising flavors. Service was good, atmosphere was nice. Great spot for lunch.

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Very fresh and affordable healthy options! We stopped in on a weekday afternoon after walking by…read moreearlier and seeing how packed it was. We tried a few juices, the chicken tomato salad and the salmon tacos. The salad was huge with a big portion of chicken, avocado and many toppings for a reasonable price. The tacos were smaller but flavorful. Taking off a star because my salad arrived almost 15 minutes before my boyfriend's tacos arrived and the restaurant was pretty empty. The lights were out in the bathroom and in part of the restaurant, so not sure if they were dealing with a partial power outage and impact to the kitchen. Still recommend for the food!

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