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Contramar

4.5 (943 reviews)
PriceySeafood, Mexican
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Mark B.

Not enough good things to say about this joint. The food was absolutely spectacular. My lady and I came very hungry and left full of booze and seafood. This is exactly what we wanted when we showed up and they delivered. I ordered some tequila and the pour was enormous. Had me straight buzzing, fam. Amazing experience.

Fish tacos!
Kim L.

Great experience at Contramar tonight! We had reservations, our table was ready right away. It's very cute inside - I love the fish bone paintings and white tablecloths! We had a tuna asada appetizer, which was so flavorful! Loved the spicy onions and green sauce, along with the fresh tortillas and black beans! My red and green grilled fish was also full of flavor, and just came right off the bone! We had a nice alberino from Spain to wash it down! Great start to our Mexico City trip!

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Danielle A.

I will be back soon, because I already miss the Contramar fish!!!! I had an amazing experience at this location with great food, great cocktails and great service. I had the Jamaica mezcal cocktail 10/10, Aguachile 10/10 with a little spice, and the Contramar fish 10000/10. I had outdoor seating next to beautiful greenery and a view of the city. This was my favorite meal from my trip and can't wait to go back for more.

Vivian L.

Best meal we had in CDMX. So touristy, but popular for a reason. The tuna tostadas and the shrimp tacos were our favorite. The fish is the most popular dish here, but we found the flavors to just be okay. I still dream about the tuna tostadas. We walked in on a Monday right at opening and were seated immediately. Great service as well!

Contramar ceviche
Raymond M.

The Contramar pescado a la talla was my favorite dish. It was flavorful and fresh. The aguachile verde was also a good choice. I liked the acidity from the lime and the flavor of the raw onions, which brightened up the dish. On the other hand, the Contramar ceviche was decent, and I wouldn't order it again. The restaurant is a popular tourist destination, and the pricing does not fully align with the overall quality of the food, so it feels pricey for what you get. Due to its popularity, it's best to arrive early or make a reservation, since the restaurant tends to get busy.

Scallop ceviche
Lianne P.

Best meal in Mexico City!!! Started with pina coladas. Our favorite dish collectively was the tuna tostados followed by the scallop ceviche. The only thing that just just OK was the daily fish. Absolutely would recommend this place as a MUST TRY. Javier our waiter was AMAZING.

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!

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.

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.

Tostada de atún
Emilia S.

One word to describe this experience: disappointing. As a preface, the service was outstanding. Our waiter, Ramon, was very kind and attentive, as was the manager. Beyond that, everything was shockingly mid! To start, we had the tuna and shrimp tostadas, which were quite good. As our main course, we had the pescado a la talla estilo contramar, which I was very excited about. The presentation was beautiful, and the waiter showing us how to serve the fish was a nice touch. HOWEVER, upon trying the food, we found that the fish was lukewarm and shockingly flavorless. Given Contramar's popularity and how highly regarded it is, I was expecting an explosion of flavor. The level of blandness was mind boggling. I swear they didn't put even a pinch of salt on the fish. I said something because it was shockingly bad. Thankfully, they brought another one out which I thought was better, albeit nothing that makes my mouth water thinking about it now. So me and my boyfriend were really holding out hope for the dessert. We're long distance (DC to CDMX) so every dinner we have together matters more, and I was really praying that the dinner would end on a high note. Unfortunately, they were OUT of the strawberry merengue. I will admit I was so disappointed that a few tears were shed. We ended up getting the fig tart that I liked but my boyfriend didn't. At least we bonded on the walk home--30 minutes of complaining! I would advise anyone reading this to pass on contramar unless you want to pay thousands of pesos to be disappointed.

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!

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El Rey del Marisco - Camarones a la diabla

El Rey del Marisco

4.5(23 reviews)
0.5 km•Roma Norte
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Not only do they have great Mexican style seafood, the atmosphere is one of a kind! This place a is…read moreconverted privet home apartment building. They knocked down walls to adjoin all apartments on each floor, gutted them out, and placed dinning areas throughout. So you walk in and they tell you to go to the 2nd or 3rd floor and pick a table. That table can be in the past living room or past kitchen of an apartment. So cool! The whole ground floor is the kitchen and prep area. The front entrance is thru a open door between two taco stands, the door leads you into the past patio/common area of the apartments. There is no signs in the entrance, just flag an employee down in the patio area and they'll direct you to an open floor. All seafood dishes come with their famous paella, which is one of the best I've tasted. I had the best Octopus cocktail of my live here. The octopus was chunky and tender! I will visit this place every time I come to Mexico City!! They speak English and accept credit cards.

During my 4 day stay in CDMX, I've been here twice. Such a neighborhood gem. I once saw local cops…read moretake togo when I passed by so I was curious. I got some braised pork dish for $70 peso. It was delish too. The pork dish tasted somewhat like kimchi soup with pork in it. (It was in a pot on the front row, second one from the left) On the way out, I saw paella and that looked amazing so had to be back to try next day.. It was not bad for $200ish pesos. It is nothing fancy but I loved it. If you are adventurous and want to try what locals eat, this is the place.

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El Rey del Marisco - On the 2nd floor looking at the converted apartments that are now dinning rooms.

On the 2nd floor looking at the converted apartments that are now dinning rooms.

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Camarones a la mantequilla del Rey del Marisco.

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