What an incredible find! Visiting Mexico City for the 6th time where I spend most of my time in…read moreCondesa, a few friends and I decided to walk around the "Roma" area for a change, which locals call "the new Condesa," and boy were we happy to find this corner at Tonalá and Alvaro Obregón. There are several different little restaurants in a row and we decided to try Catalina. It exceeded all expectations! First, the ambience, decor, bar area, music and wait staff were all top notch! Five star all the way around. We had an excellent red wine and superb service from start to finish. They have an excellent cocktail and wine list, full bar, and everything from the most delicious appetizers and soups and salads to entrees and desserts. You cannot go wrong with this place. I highly recommend it and will revisit!!!

As if another iteration of the infamous Guerra de los Pasteles had taken place, a pervasive French…read moreinfluence has been taking over kitchens and kitchenettes of Mexico City, as one of the world's most popular and influential cuisines has acquired a growing number of gastronomic embassies throughout this ancient yet modern city. Different perspectives on Pain Perdu, Tartines, Ouefs en Cocotte, and Croque Monsieurs are to be found on nearly every corner in La Condesa & La Roma. Catalina is part of this newer outbreak of French cookeries, offering its own take on dishes from la belle France. Stepping into Catalina is a mixture of different cultures, experiences and ambiances. The seating outside follows the norm of La Roma, of happy, well-off types sipping coffee, wine, or beer, depending on the hour; the inside with its own unique scene: a Parisian look with a bright interior and elegant table settings on marble countertops; the decor following a New York aesthetic, a couple of pictures of Penn Station hanging on a bright white wall that round out a Brooklyn-like vibe; the owner sitting in the back, watching with vigilant eyes, inspecting every aspect of service. The meal, in the morning, starts with baked goods, which are made in a neighboring bakery. The conchas are flavorful albeit an odd texture, the croissants and pain aux amandes full of flakiness and buttery goodness. The breakfast menu is short but appetizing. The open faced sandwiches are one of the most delicious offerings, Pan Campesino is topped off with scrambled eggs, shaved cheeses, and seasonal mushrooms. The frittata is also a good option, served in an iron skillet with a couple of slices of artisanal bread. The often photographed Pan Francés is indeed a pretty sight. Served with a poached egg, scallions, maple syrup, and a thick slice of bacon, it is meant to portray a play of sweetness and saltiness, and although personally I am not convinced about the flavor combinations, most people crave fried chicken and waffles, so I will leave it up to those who enjoy these kind of things. It seems that gastronomes everywhere cannot get enough French food, and even though I believe Mexicans should be proud of their own cuisine and should endeavor more and more to explore the vastness and depth of Mexican gastronomy, having a piece of sweet French toast readily available is a good option to have.

How is it possible for such a restaurant to offer only red and one white wine by the cup. Have you…read moreever tasted Mexican Chardonnay? Shudder. And they are not serving their special if the day. All I can say is their mussels better be fab or I'm NOT pleased. Well, the mussels are decidedly past their prime - barely edible - review now 1 star

We stayed at the JW Marriott and visited the Lipp several times during our stay…read more The service was above and beyond, the staff payed great attention to detail. Victor, the bartender recommended a delicious strawberry margarita which he made to perfection. In terms of the food, we had "jamón ibérico de bellota" which was delicious. I would highly recommend their onion soup and their rib eye. I would gladly come back.

Went there on an afternoon for a glass of wine with a good friend of mine. It felt like a scene…read moreout of the movie "The truth about cats and dogs"- The movie with Uma Thurman and Janeane Garofalo. My friend was Noelle and I was Abby. I was completely ignored by the waitstaff. My good friend looks like a model, so I completely understand. The bill was $48 USD for 2 glasses of white wine and 2 bottles of water. The only reason for the 2 stars is because the place is a feast for the eyes.

We ran into this restaurant by accident. After a long day at the pyramids , which I got to climb…read more We were ready for dinner. I personally loved the food. We had bites and drinks before our main dish. The margaritas were popping. I had never had "lengua". It was so tender the broth in which it was served really hi the spot. The ambiance is great, a lil noisy but we were there during happy hours, the service was great! Our severs were really At tentative. I even got a margarita on the house. Overall great service, good food. Their specialty is steaks and they don't disappoint. I didn't go with a steak this time, I am glad I decided to have the lengua. The gravy type sauce that goes with it is so full of flavor.

Found this spot on OpenTable just an hour before dinner, and it turned out to be a total sleeper…read morehit. If you're looking for a great meal without the three-week lead time, this is it. The Starter Game: They kick things off with a bean dip and a lineup of sauces. Pro-tip: Go for the white sauce, but proceed with caution--it's hella spicy and easily the best of the bunch. The Main Event (Combo for 2): We split the "Combo for 2" which featured: * The Beef Broth: It comes with a tray of condiments to customize the flavor. I wouldn't usually order this, but it was surprisingly savory and a great warm-up. * NY Strip & Skirt Steak: The meat arrives rare, but here's the best part: it's served on a scorching hot slab. Since we like our steaks cooked differently, we were able to sear each bite to our own perfect temperature right at the table. * The Truffle Fries: Two words--ABSOLUTELY DIVINE. Don't skip these. The Vibe: The restaurant is located on the first floor (one story up) and has a great atmosphere. Easy to book, delicious food, and interactive cooking? A total win.

We absolutely loved this place! Their cocktails were great, the steak was insane with a flavorful…read morechimmichurri and a beautifully charred fat cap. Great service and a lively atmosphere!

very popular spot! We only had to wait 20 minutes which isn't bad, CDMX tends to be like europe…read morepeople really take their time to enjoy food drinks and vibes. You should try to take reservation if possible I got the short rib, salad, comes with delicious bread and 3 types of chimichurri all delicious Wife got the milanese with cheese+ham on top includes a side of mashed potato all delicious and authentic ( my wife is from buenos aires) Picante beef empanada Washed it down with local beer victoria and a negroni there happens to be alot of argentinian restaraunts in CDMX alot of folks coming straight from there so they seem to bring their culture down here well would definitely go back! some people say its the best argentinian restaurant but theres so many curious to try the others I would maybe try the bigger piece of meat if we had more friends to come with next time photos coming soon!

Delicious regional cuisine and french pastries in a sublime setting with very courteous and warm…read moreservice. There were several well-dressed older gentlemen sitting together that looked very much at home. They resembled "the most interesting man in the world" & I hope to follow in their footsteps & be like them when I grow up. I recommend sitting on the upstairs patio overlooking the grand old ficus trees, flowers, and bustling urban center. So much activity in this area, but it's also so peaceful at the same time.

El servicio fue excelente y la comida aún mejor. Recomiendo las empanadas de huitlacoche; están…read moredeliciosas. El área de arriba y la vista a la calle fueron excelentes.

Our friends brought us to this restaurant and we really enjoyed it. We had parrilladas for 4 and 2…read morepeople and they were huge and delicious. If you want just a cut of beef, I recommend the Vacio. Vacio is a meat eater' s cut, very flavorful. The chorizo is delicious, like in South America. We also had the clerico and tried empanadas and pizza. It was all excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant to you.

Don Asado is an Uruguayan meat house. They call it a restaurant, but let's face it people, it's all…read moreabout the meat. It's dressed like an ok place, with murals, writings on the wall and sturdy wooden furniture. Aiming for that Uruguayan gaucho look I think. Oh and no restaurant would be complete without some big TV's with live performances of latin-american pop stars. Prior to eating here, I was inclined to make a reservation to ensure a table for us. "Silly Europeans!" my Mexican friends said laughingly, "... you don't need a reservation!". And right they were. The place was practically empty on a Wednesday night 8 pm. Lucky for us, cause it meant we were attended to promptly. The waitress was funny and helpful and explained everything we wanted to know about the things on the menu. The empanadas we ordered as appetizers were big and flavorful. Enough to satisfy me on a night when I wouldn't be terribly hungry. Soon after that the meat arrived. Again, huge portions of meat with sides of fries or salad. Mine was tasty, although overcooked and not 'rare' like I ordered it. One of my friends seemed to be eating mainly fat, as half of his cut was fat and therefore inedible. Pity. None of us could finish our main meals, by the way. So they offered kindly to wrap them up to take home. But as any human being knows, there's always room for dessert! Cue the - I bet you already guessed it - HUGE piece of chocolate pie. Split four ways to compensate for its dietary damage, but still we weren't able to finish it. It was definitely delicious though (chocolate with dulce de leche). But I think that's what my main beef is with this place: the insane portions. I'm just not such a big eater, so that might be part of it, but normally I have no problem finishing a meal. Mainly though: should you aim for quality or quantity? Personally, I'd think quality. Here at Don Asado I feel like they aim for more of a middle way. The quality isn't bad, but the quantity is too much. Compensate a little on the sizes of the meals, and I think you could gain a little more quality for the same price. If so, I'd definitely come back for some more of that divine chocolate cake.

They call this a steakhouse, but it is so much more. The food was outstanding; the service beyond…read more My only regret was I wasn't hungrier going there -- my friend and I shared tacos that were tender and flavorful (we did a trio of three, two steak and one pork). We were also served a small plate of breads and sauces while we waited for our food. Dante is also in a beautiful neighborhood with a stunning ambience. The only heads up I'll give is that they actually allow smoking in part of this restaurant, and we didn't know that when we were offered a seat out on the terrace. So it was very unpleasant to be enjoying this food only to have someone smoking at the next table. So just be sure when you go (don't let this keep you from going, please!) you specify that if you're in the patio section you don't want to be near smokers. That aside, I will definitely return HUNGRY and will try their other delicious-looking dishes!

Visiting Mexico City and this restaurant blew me away with their service. The waiters are on it…read moreevery step of the meal and very attentive. They cleared plates promptly, wiped down the table when they noticed it was dirty, when I went to the restroom they traded out my napkin for a clean one and neatly folded it by my plate. We split two dishes and the waiter plated them for us. The meal started with them giving us a bread basket with a variety of different breads as well as salsas. The salsas were delicious. After we split the beef barbacoa and brisket. Delicious. And the highlight of our meal was the dessert. We ordered the chocolate mousse. It was decadent and had little caramels around the plate. I've been dreaming about it ever since 10/10. The atmosphere was sexy and cool, low lighting, sophisticated crowd. I saw groups dining there of 7 or more. Price wasn't too bad either. Not cheap but not ridiculously expensive. Come here if you want a nice dinner with great service and ambiance.

I went for Super Bowl with a large group. The place is outdoor seating only. They set up a large…read morescreen to watch the game on. The deal was $300 MXN for all you can eat burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, and beer. The waitress was very nice. We were there for hours and she always got our order quickly. I thought the burger la condesa was delicious. I also liked the hot dog and they were topped with coleslaw. The wings were ok but some of mine were almost frozen on the inside. Overall it was a good superbowl experience and we all left happy.