This restaurant has to be one of the finest ethnic restaurants in the city. The am iance here is…read morestunning, with greenery and life throughout. We arrived somewhat early, and there were only a few customers seated inside. I had the house special Ensalada Gruta Ehden and it was something spectacular. It included a special mix of Lebanese spices and cheese that I had never tried before. I slap enjoyed a glass of Jamaica fruit drink to go along with my salad. This restaurant is upscale so I would recommend to be dressed appropriately. Our Server and everyone we saw working here were dressed in suits and they were all professional.

Food was good but service was really bad We had 2 tables…read moreparty of 16 people and attention was really horrible

Quaint place in walking distance to Frida Kahlo museum. Was looking for a quick bite that was…read morevegetarian and this met my requirements. Not the best for a large group as there is limited seating. Not an issue as I was dining solo. They only have falafel sandwiches either a wrap, pita or salad . Ingredients are fresh, I thought falafel could have been fried just a bit more to have more crispy texture. The inside was tad dense also. I wish I could have had a side of sauce to add a little kick. as flavors were monotone. No pickles or anything salty or acidic inside the pita to balance flavors, that's what I am used to. It seemed there was only one bottle which he gave to another table. One suggestion is to have a little bowl so one take some sauce to the table without taking entire bottle. Language is a barrier as I am not fluent and felt shy to grab the bottle, I am sure that lady would have been ok with it lol but was feeling self conscious about coming off as rude and getting us American a bad rap. Overall an ok meal, it wasn't bad but not did it blow my mind.

tenia planes para cenar pero estaba super hambrienta. Gracias a Dios pasé por Falafelito en…read moreCoyoacán y venden brochetas de falafel por 25 pesos.

Found myself nearby and was craving some good hummus and other typical Arabic dishes. I've eaten…read moremiddle-eastern food everywhere from Detroit to Dubai to Buenos Aires. I can summarize this restaurant: - Food: above average, nothing spectacular. -Staff Service: The waiter was great and attentive, nothing out of the ordinary. - Cashier/likely the owner: grumpy, didn't look like she wanted to be there. Gave me the dirty look because I added 10% of the check in tip, which all the locals told me is fair. Probably was the Lebanese owner. Mexicans can't be that grumpy. -Price: 320 pesos for a buffet, basically about the same price you'd get in the U.S. or the Emirates. All in all, I wouldn't go back because of the price and the grumpy cashier. Este restaurante necesita otro cajero! La mujer que está trabajando como un cajero estaba mala y se va como no quiera trabajar. Creo que es una mujer arabe y tal vez el dueño....No me importa. Los meseros estaban muy amables y sus servicio estuve bien. Los precios son carros, 320 pesos por comida arabe de calidad básica. Si quieres comer aquí, evita el cajero y paga tu mesero directamente.

Used to live very close to here and would come here for the BUFFET (can't remember if it's on the…read moreweekends only). For the buffet they got all kinds of Lebanese entrees: grape leaves, stuffed squash, stuffed cabbage, raw kibbeh, baked kibbeh, tabbouleh, hummus, etc. ALSO, This is a great spot for breakfast if you're visiting Viveros or even Frida Kahlo's house. They got Lebanese inspired eggs served with Lebanese jocoque (strained yogurt), spices, olives and pita bread. It was a very special flavor. The egg cazuela with poblano peppers is very tasty and has a super generous amount of cheese, it's spicy! Huevos divorciados are also a Mexican breakfast classic, served with delicious mashed beans. Coffee is very good. Prices are right, you can get the breakfast dish on its own or you can make it a combo (coffee, juice and fresh fruit included)

This establishment was walking distance from where I was staying . They accept credit cards. Small…read moreplace with a couple of seats outside and inside. I decided to get a combo plate so I can try a little bit of everything. It came with a meat empanada, a couple grape leave rolls, a side of rice, and baba ganoush. I also had a bebida libanesa sin azúcar - without sugar. It was good but I think it may have tasted better if I were to have eaten there, portions would have been a bit bigger maybe? At least looking at other people's plates.

Some of the Lebanese Plate was good; some wasn't so much. The meat pie was tasty and so was the…read morehummus, but the tabbouleh tasted like it had been sitting out for too long. The pita chips tasted like cardboard. The falafel tasted hard from frying in the grease so much. We also asked for water multiple times without ever getting it.

Ordered: Jarra de Café Arabe Chica (MX $75)…read morePan con Queso y Zaatar (MX $120) Pastel de Dátil (MX $100) Aya's take: Being Lebanese myself, I was pleased to hear that there was a Lebanese neighborhood in Mexico City and after hearing about the famous Date Pie aka Pastel de Dátil in a New York Times article, we decided to take a break from Mexican cuisine to try out Al Andalus. We started with the Jarra de Café Arabe which was made just right. It reminded me of Lebanon and gave me that midday caffeine kick I needed. The Pan con Queso y Zaatar was surprisingly not authentic. It was essentially just cheese with dry zaatar on the side. I was expecting it to be baked with half Cheese and half Zaatar. They essentially gave us the zaatar to sprinkle on our own. The Pastel de Dátil was rich, naturally sweet from the dates, and a bit dense. I picked up on other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom which gave it some warmth while the crust was more crunchy and nutty. Good try, overall!

As a middle Eastern I've got say I was surprised to see this place and actually taste real…read moreauthentic middle eastern dishes in the heart of Mexico City this place is fabulous and Ahmed the owner is a great person that greats all of his visitors Whith a smile.

Walking the nearby park from our home, we discovered this gem. It's the best Arabic food I've ever…read moreeaten. And I've eaten a lot. The restaurant owners are Egyptian and Mexican and also provide tours to Egypt. You must try the stuffed grape leaves, yellow lentil soup and kofta. Everything is delicious, handmade and service is incredible. It's easy to miss when you're on the street but look hard. You won't be disappointed.

Went here after having trouble deciding what to eat. Service was great! Food got to our tables very…read morefast. We sat outside, and it was lovely seeing the sage green color all around us. The food was yummy! We tried a bunch of things, but the cauliflower and hummus were the stand outs! The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

My friends and I had dinner here on a Friday night and were able to be seated right away. They have…read moremenus in Spanish and English. I ordered the Lebanese chorizo. My friends ordered hummus, meatballs , tabouli salad and a variety of other dishes. Endless bread was delivered to our tables.

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.