Zero stats, actually. DEFUNCT -- this address still shows up on their web page, but when we went there for dinner it was gone. Staff at an adjoining store said it had been closed for a couple of years. We went to,their other location near the Alameda, which was open but disappointing. read more

My husband and I took a 20 min Uber just for the restaurant to be closed down. I would leave no stars, but unfortunately I have to leave at least one. read more

Rustic, real, homey and hidden, Gotan is a true find. This petite Argentine eatery is everything you'd hope for on nights when you're looking for a casual dinner out and happen to have a hankering for meat treats. We started with the meat empanadas and paired with the homemade sauces, I gobbled mine up rather speedily and particularly liked their chimichurri-like spread. Next up, I ordered off the menu with the choripan. A popular Argentine sandwich, you'll find sliced chorizo with the chimichurri sauce between the buns of a soft and crunchy baguette. This was absolutely heaven. While I don't know if it's always available, you can certainly try your luck. To wash down the fantastic meal, we ordered a bottle of Argentinean Malbec; a solid choice for a solid meal. My dinner dates ate a grilled chicken breast with salad and a steak. A fun fact about Gotan is the owner, Vivi, meticulously washes each vegetable to ensure cleanliness. They also get their veggies shipped in from California and opt for organic varieties. The dessert that followed was a homemade cheesecake like lemon tart and a homemade alfajor. Decadent, perfectly prepared and quickly devoured. As for the service, Vivi is a supreme owner/hostess. The service was attentive and fast and Vivi personally came by to see how we were enjoying our meal. Gotan is the kind of place that makes you feel like family... with a kitchen churning out the kinds of hearty specialties you'd only hope for at your own family gathering. read more

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I came in for a very late lunch or shall I say early dinner..it was around 330ish. I came based on the reviews. I ordered the spinach empanada and the chicken entree. I did not get any bread...I noticed that was in other reviews. The empanada was good - not greasy. The chicken entree was decent - nothing spectacular. I had expected it to be bigger and more tender. I ordered it with the chimichurri sauce, which I barely noticed it, so I added more. I've had argentinean food before, while it was solid, I didn't think it was amazing - just good. read more

I selected this restaurant as a surprise for my novia on Valentine's Day. I was in Mexico City for customer meetings and researched dozens of beautiful restaurants, each a legend in their own way, but something drew me to Gotan. I initially contacted them by e-mail and outlined my plan for the special surprise evening. Nothing can prepare you for the sensations which await you at Gotan. The customized menu created by the owners for our special evening was simply magnificent. Many more capable writers can describe the olfactory and gustatory sensations. I will only say that the combination of appetizers, salad, food, wine, and of course dessert rank in my top 10 dining experiences of all time (including Windows on the World (1999), Aubergine, Gary Denko, Spago and French Laundry). read more

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We went there only because of its rating in Tripadvisor. It's pretty small and there are just around 10 tables only. We took different types of meat. My wife and my friend's wife took Filet, and it was very strange! Like soufflé. They apologized and we found out that this meat was frozen, that's why it was not good. They presented us a few pieces of cake as a compliment. Next morning both people who ate Filet were poisoned and it took them 3 days to recover after that. As I understand we are not the only one who was poisoned there. Be careful. read more

So first im going to start by saying this isn't your normal review. Im a culinary arts student, from Texas. And what i have to say is all positive. The service was amazing, staff was amazing and the food omg. Best of all the owner is an down to earth dude with a crazy nice mustache. If your ever are in the area definitely check this place out. read more

As American tourists we who speak no spanish, we have had a tough time finding some placed that were as tourist friendly as they were. These people here are AMAZING We were treated like family there, as they took extra time with us personally to show us what they recommend off the menu, and even gave us a free sample of one of their signature dishes, which of course was delicious (a ravioli or tortellini something...can't remember, but it was good) They even gave us a free dessert to share at the table. (It was a little slower at the time, pre dinner rush, which may be while they were able to walk us through the menu of their personal favorites, complete with a iPad showing HD pics of their best meats off the grill but I get the feeling they would do this regardless) They just were so warm and friendly and welcoming that even if the food wasn't amazing, it would still stand out because it was just a great evening out! ON TO THE FOOD- Wow...we all got meat dishes, beef ribs, a filet, and a ribeye I think, this was some of the best cuts of meat I've had in a long time. Cooked perfectly, juicy, crispy ends...NOT burnt, as well as the spaghetti or potatoes you can pick as a side dish. A little odd side choices but I went with the spaghetti as they seemed pretty proud of it as well. They were right. A light pesto type spaghetti that was simple, not overpowering with sauce or anything, just amazing flavor. To sum up, atmosphere 5 stars, customers service 5 stars, and most importantly the food...a definite 5 stars! Thank you for taking such good care of a few hungry Americans while in town! read more

Absolutely excellent experience on every level. Brilliant food, gorgeous little restaurant, fantastic staff and owners. If you're in the area (Paseo de Reforma and Juarez) or in il Centro or Roma or Condessa, or Polanco, make your way to GoTan! You will not be disappointed. XOXOXO! I would come back to DF just for this place. Fantastic. read more

After reading amazing reviews here and elsewhere, my husband and went to celebrate his birthday. We were excited to find a good Argentine restaurant in the center where we live. The service was excellent, but I must say this is by no means the best Argentine food in Mexico City. The tiny, old bread they gave us to begin was a first bad sign, followed by the so-so Choripan. We shared the veal arrachera, which tasted like it was previously frozen, and definitely not cooked medium like we requested. I do recommend the dessert and potatoes (which are basically delicious seasoned fries), which are very tasty. The food isn't bad, but it really isn't as good as we were expecting-- especially since all the reviews raved about it. read more

One of the best places to eat in Mexico City!! The food was amazing!! You gotta try the raviolis and that pie-ish desert (cheesecake pie with a lemony twist). Vivi (the owner along with her husband ) is so nice and she treated us so great! You can't leave Mexico City without eating here! read more

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The service was good, cozy ambiance and food was great. Guillermo, our waiter made the difference. His suggestions we're good and not too much. The meat came a little undercooked but was promptly fixed with no problem. read more

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We spent some days in Mexico in December for a research trip and were truly happy to find this nice and friendly place close to our hotel. The food was amazing (meaty, as one would expect from an argentinian place) and the staff was very helpful in choosing the right dish, being knowlegeable and also very articulate in english. We liked it so much that went there multiple times after our first visit, never to be disappointed. Many greetings and thanks again to the Gotan team from the swiss art historians! ;) read more

The host can speak English and was very friendly. Have different kinds of steaks, where are all really good! read more

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Really good steak! Got medium rare ribs and it was juicy and well seasoned! The apples on the side add a good sweetness to the dish. Ribs for two was around $40. Super affordable! read more

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Such a great place! Husband & I came here for our anniversary dinner. Romantic & staff were amazing. Food... DELICIOUS. Top favorite meals. Cooked to perfection. I had salmon w/spaghetti & husband had steak 'like' rib eye & potato a gratin. Don't pass it up!! read more

Gotan - Amazing meal. Don't pass it up. - Argentine Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I had to go to Mexico City for a few days for work. I wanted to find a really special, authentic place for my boyfriend and I to eat that had great food, attentive service and was an experience that we would not soon forget... and we found it at all, and then some, at Gotan! The staff was so nice and helpful. Even though they were very attentive it still felt as if we were having a private secluded dinner. Everything we shared, from the Empanadas to the chorizo to the Argentine beef dishes, was our favorite and the best we'd ever had. My boyfriend, who is not a big salad eater, even fought me over the salad - their vinaigrette has magic dust in it I think... I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an evening to remember off the beaten path - great food, great service and once you step foot around the corner a great view of the Monument to the Revolution. You can't beat it. Thanks Gotan! read more

Wonderful!!!! Steaks were perfect without anything! Staff was awesome, friendly and helpful to a family of Americans with bad Spanish. The dressing on the salad is awesome - cherry and berry flavors. Don't let the small venue fool you! This place packs a punch! read more

Great restaurant, fantastic steaks and staff was excellent. Prices very reasonable for quality. First class presentation. We tried all major steaks at the table and all were perfect Carlos read more

Ordered Chorizo for starter, Rib Eye steak for main and cheese cake(?) for dessert and an espresso and an americano. Steak and chorizo sausage were cooked to perfection and nicely seasoned. Dessert was not too sweet and perfect to go along with the coffee that is also very nice. read more

Fantastic service. Food was great. Don't go if your in a rush - owner is very chatty; which we enjoyed. Cost range for steak was between $15-$30 including salad and pasta. read more

UPDATE: My boyfriend got sick after dining here. The steak was the only thing we both didn't share the entire trip thus far, so I'm calling it as the cause of his sickness. I'm going to deduct a star, 2.5 for Gotan. My boyfriend and I are on vacation and we decided to give this place a try since it's rated as the #1 restaurant in Mexico City on TripAdvisor. Our expectation was pretty high and the restaurant didn't live up to it, in terms of food, so 3.5. A small sit down restaurant famous for their meat. The owner was very nice to us in trying to explain the menu in English accompanied by pictures, however, it took an extremely long time for her to go through the menu - every other second she would stop to pick up the phone, make change for another customer, or give order to another worker. The idea behind it was very nice, but at this point, we weren't looking to waste time and weren't so sure if this place deserves the best rated restaurant title. But hey, we're here for the food, so we'll rate it based on our dinner. My boyfriend got the Filet Mignon with spinach cream sauce which also came with a side of salad and potatoes on the side, and Lobster Ravioli for me since I don't eat beef. It took about 5 mins for the food to arrive, sadly my plate was the only thing that came out, we waited another 5 for his salad, and 15 more for his steak. At this point, I had already finished my meal. They also forgot about his potatoes and we had to ask for it. The lobster ravioli in rosa sauce was good, with the right amount of sauce and lobster, but I found it a little too heavy and salty for me. The salad was great! The dressing was light and fresh and loves the dried cranberries for added flavor. The steak, what it's known for, was meh according to my boyfriend. He said the meat wasn't what he expected and tasted off....it was tougher than what he's used to. The meat is from Uruguay so maybe it is different? I wouldn't know, but the analogy he used was he "ordered a chicken dish, but was served turkey instead." Since the dessert has been raved about, we went for it anyway. We got a lemon tart and I have to save it was amazing and the best part of the meal!! The combination of sweet and sour was perfect and the tart crust was crunchy which provided a contrasting texture to the softness of the tart. Yum! Overall, this place is just ok. The staff was very friendly, but the food didn't earn it the #1 restaurant in Mexico City title. Oh, cash only (this includes US dollars). read more

Our first meal in Mexico City. A warm welcome from the owners themselves! Service was great and dinner was excellent. Ended with a complimentary dessert - the lemon marscapone tart! I would go back just for that! As first time tourists it was a great experience. read more

This was a really nice experience for a date. I saw a lot of good reviews on Yelp and was looking for a good steak. I went with 1 other person. When we got there, they had just cleared a table so they could fit us in, otherwise you have to wait outside on a bench until there is room in the restaurant, since it's really small. We ordered una jarra de cleriot (which is just like sangria). This was about 2 and half glasses worth. We got an empanada (spinach and cheese) to share. We also got the chorizo argentino for a starter. I would highly recommend it. Last, we shared the entree, Paquete llenes, which is bife de chorizo. The steak was really good but it had a lot of fat so we couldn't eat a lot of it. The papas on the side were good though. On the house, they gave us the lemon tart and a couple chocolate covered strawberries. The desserts were the best part. All in all, it's good food in a cute environment and the servers are very nice. read more

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My girlfriend and I had a nice meal here. The prices are reasonable and the place has en intimate vibe (though it would be totally fine for a larger group). We got empanadas to start the had the gnochis and a steak. The gnochis were fantastic, easily a 5 star meal but the arrachera (Argentine flank steak) was a 3 star at best and since the place is Argentinian, the quality of the steaks is paramount. Next time we go we'll both get pasta! read more

Great little place. The meat is well prepared. The ambiance is cozy. The service impeccable. They don't accept any credit cards so be prepared for that. Other than that, would definitely return! read more

Very nice staff. They don't have English menu and the staff explained the food to us. We ordered pasta and salad. They were really good.

It was raining and this was recommended by somebody at my hotel a block away, so I figured why not. Well, this is now one of my favorite restaurants in the world! Not only is the food delicious, but the price is right too. I landed up pigging out, with 2 empanadas (one on the house), a salad, a steak (perfectly rare, as ordered), amazing French fries, 2 glasses of wine, espresso and 2 desserts (again, one on the house). I'm not a big eater, being a small person, but I couldn't resist finishing everything. And including tip it was around $40 dollars U.S. I can't wait to go to D.F again soon so I can eat here once more. The owner, Vivianna, is a lovely host, and you cannot go wrong eating here. read more

We were excited to try this place after reading all the good reviews. 5 stars even. We showed up on a Tuesday night around 7pm. Not a single customer in the restaurant. Bad sign already. The very nice waiter brought us menus and explained the different meat selections. We started with the empanadas. They were just ok. I've had better. When our food arrived my boyfriend's rib was raw and my rib eye was cooked appropriately. We had to call the waiter over and show him the raw ribs. They took it back to the kitchen and cooked that same piece longer this time. It took 20 minute for them to bring his ribs back but by this time I was almost done eating. If I had waited my food would have been cold too. Absolutely terrible considering we were the ONLY table in the restaurant from 7pm until closing at 9pm. Not a single customer showed up the entire time we were at the restaurant. They owner who was there (the bald guy with the mustache in all the pictures) didn't even bother to come over and apologize or even offer any compensation for serving us raw meat and making us wait another 20 minutes to recook it. We order dessert and they didn't even comp that!!!! Terrible restaurant, bad service and awful food. Stay way from this place. Meat was cheap too. We have better beef in the US and especially in Texas. Waste of money. This place is not worth it. read more

This was a great place! We arrived a few minutes after closing and they invited us in anyways. We ordered a platter of various cuts and it was awesome. If ever in Mexico City, this place is a must! read more

Charming little restaurant people were really nice the food was just average but we liked it!

Found this place just walking around. It could be easily missed but it's well worth finding this little gem. The service was pleasant and gracious. The food spoke for itself. I had the house salad and steak and could not have asked for a better meal. The steak was cooked to perfection and the house dressing was just right! If in the nearby area, stop in for sure! read more

stay away! my husband and I both ordered steaks and grilled veggies. my husband's steak arrived room temperature and raw inside (he ordered "medium") and my steak arrived still frozen (literally!). when they brought it back after cooking it some more, it was now warm on the outside but still *completely* raw inside (i also ordered "medium"). The grilled veggies were cooked but completely cold. Notably, the table next to us also received frozen steaks but somehow serving frozen steaks to one table didn't prompt them to pay extra attention to other orders. we were almost late to our show that night because the food had to be sent back twice. what's worse, the staff was not particularly apologetic. oh and they forgot my potatoes. ugh, don't go there. read more

Excellent service, fantastic food. They stayed open for us and were very friendly and professional. Highly recommend this place.