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I had an okay lunch here. Service was pretty good since the place was mostly empty around noon. I ordered ceviche karisma and the camarones al gusto. They were both bland and nothing special. Likewise for the house chips and salsa. Plenty of outdoor seating and lots of TVs and most of them had ESPN on.
Lovely local spot in the heart of Polanco. Offers the charm of a local neighborhood haunt while easily accessible to the many visitors in this vibrant city. Awesome sidewalk / patio seating as well as indoor pub style dining. Complimentary chips and salsa. Focused but authentic menu. Loved the Tacos Plaza and the beef empanada. Super friendly and attentive staff.
Chips and salsas are free, but the salsas didn't have a lot of flavor. I got the Oaxaca Fillet and it was very salty, including the gravy. The salad had a nice dressing and the fries were crispy. Service was fast and friendly and they could habla en inglés y español. We sat outside and it was very nice but there was someone smoking that mad it awful.
This amazing place is everything you need when visiting : a great place to go when you land & have checked into your hotel then head to for TèKila, Victorias & Fantastic cuisine. The Oxacan Filet is my go to and is complemented with the smoothest creamiest mushroom sauce. It comes with french fries and salad but I prefer to sub the fries for an extra salad to balance out the decadence of the sauce. The José Filet is my other Rec as this goes more into a tomato Italian blend but both with a nice Mexican twist. The bartenders are kind and generous with their pours. The 1976 year is plastered on everything and I love that because that was the year I was born.
This was my first stop of seven places from my food walking tour. I got to try their chilaquiles and a tamarind drink. Both were tasty and didn't disappoint. It was definitely a great start of my food tour in town!
This was stop 1 of 7 on my Polanco walking tour. At 11am, I had the combination of chilaquiles and a super strong margarita. That marg hit my system so hard. The chilaquiles was delicious. Service was good. I can tell it's a local spot. I could also tell this is where people come to watch the games and get drunk.
I have to give full Kudos to another reviewer on this restaurant. I that review 2 key topics sold me: a solo travelers comfort, and the mushroom soup. I don't know why but I guess that hit a savory craving. Immediately I was greeted as a table of one and sat in a room Surrounded by game 4 of the World Series. I didn't read this place to be a sports bar; I had read this place to be a quaint Mexican cuisine on a little street... I walked around and this place has a few faces to it. It definitely has its own charm and Karisma (smh). The waiters spoke decent English and I tried my decent Spanish... just to end back in my comfortable English. Everyone was kind and jovial, hell I got a complimentary beer from the staff at the end. Very cool people. The food was exactly what I needed: good Taco Machos, homemade chips salsa and pico, and a warm and savory sopa de championes. This is a fantastic lunch spot for sure and a perfect little meeting spot for friends. The prices just sell this point too.
I was in Mexico City for business, and a friend recommended this place. I must say, I was a little hesitant as the place was empty. I then realized it was because I was visiting after lunch and before dinner. The staff was friendly, and although I didn't speak Spanish, they did their best to accommodate me. I went with a margarita and ribeye tacos. I love a ribeye, so why not? It was truly unique. My only regret was eating that grilled serrano pepper.... good lawd, my stomach was on fire. Overall the service and the food were pretty good. I felt a little awkward because I could not really understand what was happening around me. It's undoubtedly worth visiting again, so if I'm there, I will stop by. You should too, and when you do... tell'em Drew sent yar! Yall be EASY! Drew
Don't Even Bother coming Here . I came after a long flight , and starvation kicked in ! The reviews Say it's amazing. It's not ! The black beans tasted like Sewer water . The Steak tacos Not Good . Super plain. The Al pastor , was edible . BUT nothing like real Mexican tacos . Tasted almost too healthy and borderline Dry . The empanada was Good . It's fried and has a gang of cheese . So that's easy .
Stayed in the polanco area and this was walking distance from our hotel. Came to drink (and eat) here on our last night out. Had many shots of tequila and Paloma drinks which were good. The empanadas were amazing, light crispy with potato and beef I think. I didn't get a picture of the mole but omg the sauce flavor was sooooo on point. Rice was a little mushy so not a favorite of mine. Chips were crispy and salsas were flavorful. We also got the steak with shrimp and mushrooms- nothing special about it but was good. The ambiance is loud inside and mellow outside but I think this all depends on the time of day honestly. Had tvs with boxing match or soccer. Customer service was much better than other places we had gone to. Would def recommend and come back again.
We only had drinks + chips and salsa here. All were good. There was a man playing live music on the street which was good entertainment. Server was polite and attentive.
Good service, the ambience is good more like Tex-mex, the food is good. I got a tamarind margarita and it was tasty. Queso fundido is great. Very inexpensive on tequilas!
This place is super close to Intercontinental, JW Marriott and W hotels. Walking distance. Food is really good and service is good. Prices are low to mid range. Lots of TVs to watch sports. Gets a little busy during brunch and dinner especially on weekends. Ambiance is good .
5 months ago
You can't go to CDMX and not visit Karizma. This place is legendary and the rib eye tacos are to die for. read more
Popular, expat friendly restaurant in the area of the three major brand hotels in Polanco. Menus is Spanish and English. Indoor or street (smoking) dining areas. Attentive service. Good guacamole, salsa and chips. Tacos were good and portions for an "appetizer" were decent (five). Flavor was decent but could have used some more pineapple. Salsa helped. Margarita was on the weak side. Beer saved it. read more
20 days ago
The service was great; the people were very sweet and friendly, and the ambiance was fun, with great 80s music. I would have given it five stars; however, I was expecting real street asada tacos. read more
I had an okay lunch here. Service was pretty good since the place was mostly empty around noon. I ordered ceviche karisma and the camarones al gusto. They were both bland and nothing special. Likewise for the house chips and salsa. Plenty of outdoor seating and lots of TVs and most of them had ESPN on. read more
Lovely local spot in the heart of Polanco. Offers the charm of a local neighborhood haunt while easily accessible to the many visitors in this vibrant city. Awesome sidewalk / patio seating as well as indoor pub style dining. Complimentary chips and salsa. Focused but authentic menu. Loved the Tacos Plaza and the beef empanada. Super friendly and attentive staff. read more
1 year ago
Chips and salsas are free, but the salsas didn't have a lot of flavor. I got the Oaxaca Fillet and it was very salty, including the gravy. The salad had a nice dressing and the fries were crispy. Service was fast and friendly and they could habla en inglés y español. We sat outside and it was very nice but there was someone smoking that mad it awful. read more
This amazing place is everything you need when visiting : a great place to go when you land & have checked into your hotel then head to for TèKila, Victorias & Fantastic cuisine. The Oxacan Filet is my go to and is complemented with the smoothest creamiest mushroom sauce. It comes with french fries and salad but I prefer to sub the fries for an extra salad to balance out the decadence of the sauce. The José Filet is my other Rec as this goes more into a tomato Italian blend but both with a nice Mexican twist. The bartenders are kind and generous with their pours. The 1976 year is plastered on everything and I love that because that was the year I was born. read more
2 years ago
This was my first stop of seven places from my food walking tour. I got to try their chilaquiles and a tamarind drink. Both were tasty and didn't disappoint. It was definitely a great start of my food tour in town! read more
This was stop 1 of 7 on my Polanco walking tour. At 11am, I had the combination of chilaquiles and a super strong margarita. That marg hit my system so hard. The chilaquiles was delicious. Service was good. I can tell it's a local spot. I could also tell this is where people come to watch the games and get drunk. read more
2 years ago
I have to give full Kudos to another reviewer on this restaurant. I that review 2 key topics sold me: a solo travelers comfort, and the mushroom soup. I don't know why but I guess that hit a savory craving. Immediately I was greeted as a table of one and sat in a room Surrounded by game 4 of the World Series. I didn't read this place to be a sports bar; I had read this place to be a quaint Mexican cuisine on a little street... I walked around and this place has a few faces to it. It definitely has its own charm and Karisma (smh). The waiters spoke decent English and I tried my decent Spanish... just to end back in my comfortable English. Everyone was kind and jovial, hell I got a complimentary beer from the staff at the end. Very cool people. The food was exactly what I needed: good Taco Machos, homemade chips salsa and pico, and a warm and savory sopa de championes. This is a fantastic lunch spot for sure and a perfect little meeting spot for friends. The prices just sell this point too. read more
1 year ago
I was in Mexico City for business, and a friend recommended this place. I must say, I was a little hesitant as the place was empty. I then realized it was because I was visiting after lunch and before dinner. The staff was friendly, and although I didn't speak Spanish, they did their best to accommodate me. I went with a margarita and ribeye tacos. I love a ribeye, so why not? It was truly unique. My only regret was eating that grilled serrano pepper.... good lawd, my stomach was on fire. Overall the service and the food were pretty good. I felt a little awkward because I could not really understand what was happening around me. It's undoubtedly worth visiting again, so if I'm there, I will stop by. You should too, and when you do... tell'em Drew sent yar! Yall be EASY! Drew read more
3 years ago
Don't Even Bother coming Here . I came after a long flight , and starvation kicked in ! The reviews Say it's amazing. It's not ! The black beans tasted like Sewer water . The Steak tacos Not Good . Super plain. The Al pastor , was edible . BUT nothing like real Mexican tacos . Tasted almost too healthy and borderline Dry . The empanada was Good . It's fried and has a gang of cheese . So that's easy . read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
Stayed in the polanco area and this was walking distance from our hotel. Came to drink (and eat) here on our last night out. Had many shots of tequila and Paloma drinks which were good. The empanadas were amazing, light crispy with potato and beef I think. I didn't get a picture of the mole but omg the sauce flavor was sooooo on point. Rice was a little mushy so not a favorite of mine. Chips were crispy and salsas were flavorful. We also got the steak with shrimp and mushrooms- nothing special about it but was good. The ambiance is loud inside and mellow outside but I think this all depends on the time of day honestly. Had tvs with boxing match or soccer. Customer service was much better than other places we had gone to. Would def recommend and come back again. read more
3 years ago
Good service, the ambience is good more like Tex-mex, the food is good. I got a tamarind margarita and it was tasty. Queso fundido is great. Very inexpensive on tequilas! read more
2 years ago
This place is super close to Intercontinental, JW Marriott and W hotels. Walking distance. Food is really good and service is good. Prices are low to mid range. Lots of TVs to watch sports. Gets a little busy during brunch and dinner especially on weekends. Ambiance is good . read more
2 years ago
lugar local muy agradable. Comidas y bebidas baratas. Los tacos de pastor estaban muy sabrosos. el chile poblano estaba tan rico y dulce. Las salsas del acompañamiento eran todas muy picantes, así que con cuidado. Me encantó el ambiente local y el ambiente informal. excelente servicio, la comida salió rápido read more
After touching down in CDMX and settling into our nearby hotel, this place looked inviting as we watched from our 26th story hotel room. On the ground, it looked just as quaint. When you enter the front door, it isn't readily apparent if there is self-seating or who is there to seat you. We eventually settled on a curbside seat. On all sides, there were gregarious parties of people enjoying the outdoor cantina vibe. When it comes to service and food, however, "Houston, we have a problem". We had to flag down a server, who then referred us to another server. Once we ordered and the food finally arrived, it was meh at best. Tacos and enchiladas were nothing to write home about; This place was a convenient choice and we were hungry so it sufficed at the moment. I think they may rely on their proximity to hotels--I just wonder how much repeat business they getting. read more
7 years ago
Came here because it was close to my hotel, the w hotel. It was about a 2-minute walk. The menu seemed pretty reasonably priced. Ordered the El Paso tacos, a margarita, a beer and then the waiter pressured me into getting tequila. I opted to sit inside even though it was pretty nice out. The restaurant was pretty empty, but there were a few people at the bar. when I sat down they gave me the menu and asked me what I wanted to drink and when I ordered my drink they gave me a basket of chips with salsa. I ordered my tacos and they came out pretty quickly. It's pretty no frills, just Al pastor meat and they give you a side of onions and cilantro. The tacos were pretty standard, nothing special about them. Honestly, this tacos I had in New York were way better. The margarita was decent, but tasted weak. It said it had mezcal in it but I didn't taste it at all. It did taste like mango and that was nice I guess? The beer I got was from a bottle, I do not think they have any draft beers. The waiter did not speak English, only Spanish but we managed to get by. He asked me three or four times if I wanted tequila. The first three times I said no, but then the fourth time I figured when in Mexico why not? I said yes of the tequila and it came out with a shot of tomato juice. Apparently that's how they do it in Mexico which is pretty cool. When the bill came apparently he gave me the most expensive tequila on the menu. I didn't realize that he was going to do that and am pretty disappointed by it. The tequila tasted decent but not like the best tequila that I've ever had. I feel pretty cheated by this. When paying the bill he also added his own tip which was 20%, probably because I'm American. I'm not a fan of how he did that either. overall I feel like there are other places around these hotels that would be better than this place, and would not come here because of the shady service. read more
6 years ago
I can't give this place any less than full five stars. The staff is very professional. The place is located at a traffic "roundabout" and there is plenty of cars around. Police cars patrolling the area are abundant. Let me repeat and rephrase - there are a lot of police cars driving by constantly. Back to the restaurant. Rich menu full of great items. I had Mole Enchiladas just to try their mole sauce. The selection was really tasty. I asked to substitute chicken for shrimp and I loved my meal. Ah, I also had tortilla soup and it was fantastic. read more
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Loved this place! We spent a few days in Polanco and stayed at a hotel across the street from Karisma. That was the first place we stopped by for a drink and were there at least twice a day every day. The service was EXCELLENT! The drinks and food were good and the place is nice and cozy. Very safe and comfortable. It seems like there's quite a few locals/regulars there and everyone gets great service not just the regulars. The bartender was so helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed drinking at the bar and just watching them work behind the bar. We visited several fun bars/restaurants in Polanco but by far this was our favorite. It was the first place we visited and also the last stop before going to the airport. Awesome job Karisma. read more
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Campos Elíseos 219
Col. Polanco IV Secc
11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX
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