Mama Rumba

After having drinks at a place right down the street, we walked past this place (and noticed it…read moreduring the day as well. We were immediately attracted by the music and vibe - we had to check it out! It was very packed but we surprisingly got a table within 2 minutes. Despite the crowd, our waitress was on top of it! Our drinks and food came out rapidly. I had the best beans and rice. The fried cheese balls were delicious as well. Or mojitos were ok and not very strong. So we stuck with beers the rest of the night. We enjoyed our food and the vibe so much we even came back the next night since it was so closer to where we were staying!

Came for the Cuban food and the live music and got both. The band was lively and fun, and the room…read moreis this old building stuffed with character. Loved the vibe. The Ropa Vieja? Wonderful. Tender, flavorful, exactly right. The Vaca Frita was a bit of a miss for us though, not what we were hoping for. We weren't drinking tonight so we skipped the mojitos, but they were flowing at every table I looked at. Go for the mojitos, the music, and the food, in that order. Service was lovely. They forgot my husband's second drink and apologized like four times (he didn't even want it, so honestly a blessing in disguise). Sweet response to a tiny mistake.

The main bar area.

Camarones al tamarindo

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La Habana

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2.5 km•Juárez

An iconic spot, part of CDMX's political and intellectual history. Che and Fidel used to meet here…read moreand it was the favorite cafe of journalists and philosophers. I first moved to CDMX in the late 70s, worked not far away, and somehow never visited before today. To find the place, just follow the aroma of roasting coffee beans. We came midweek during comida hour. It was not crowded and everyone was kind and attentive. Although I was craving plátano frito and moros y cristianos, we opted for the comida del día. They were unfortunately out of the better dishes, so the food was good Mexican fare, but not my favorite choices. The vegetable soup was excellent with a nice broth and generous portions of vegetables that maintained good consistency and flavor. The tortillas were very hot and soft. The bolillo was just okay. The agua today was jamaica. I was a little afraid of eating lettuce, but couldn't resist the next course, which was a green salad. For the main course, my husband had the milanesa de cerdo which came with mashed potato and I had flautas de papa with frijoles refritos that reminded me of rehydrated ones. The flautas were nicely crisped and topped with crema, queso fresco and lettuce. The green salsa was not spicy at all, which is always disappointing, but it had a good flavor and we finished it all. We skipped the gelatin dessert, but found the coffee to be very good. We took home a kilo of their coffee beans and a slice of pastel de elote for later. Overall a good value for the price. We just loved the vibe here and will be back soon.

This restaurant s well known for its molletes, and I had an urge to try it out. I ordered the…read moremolletes gratinados that included three separate pieces of the molletes with queso manchego. My girlfriend ordered a more common and safe platter called espagueti Alfredo. I also ordered the te manzanilla. All of our food was made to order including the manzanilla tea. The restaurant is more like an open space cafeteria and it seemed like the place was nearly full. Its a very interesting place and you can tell by some of the antique furniture and old style coffee grinder. I would bet that this restaurant was even more popular fifty years ago. Our server was very attentive even though she seemed very over-worked. She came by more than three times to make sure everything was good for us.

Bar in cafe

Great food pollo and everything comes with guacamole.

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El Sazon de Mongo

5.0(2 reviews)

0.4 km•Roma Sur

This place right here is where I had the absolutely best fried chicken I've ever had in my life,…read morethat's all I've got to say about that, it was super good, full of flavor, the seasoning was just stunningly perfect, the rest of the food they offer up was also good, I will definitely come back again and will recommend this place to my friends and family, you cannot go wrong dining here, this is authentic 100 percent Cuban food straight from the island .

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Luces de mi Habana

4.0(1 review)

0.7 km•Roma Norte

Orale Arepa

4.8(60 reviews)

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Back before COVID 19 emptied the streets and Trump started building his Wall - Back when I had some…read moreinheritance Money, a nice Volvo, and was in reasonably good health - Back when the Stars above moved into some fortunate alignment - I grabbed the chance to take my 17 year old daughter on a nice long trip to Mexico. AREPAS are round, flat cornmeal patties that are often split open and filled with a variety of ingredients like shredded beef, chicken, cheese, or vegetables. They can be grilled, baked, or fried. CACHAPAS are thick, pancake-like creations made from fresh corn dough.

Cornmeal Gold in Polanco…read more Órale Arepa offers a polished setting in Mexico City's high-end Polanco district, and with that comes a matching price tag--nearly $50 USD for a late lunch for two. Expected for the neighborhood, but steep for what is, at heart, elevated Venezuelan street food. We ordered the arepa tasting: six warm, griddled half-arepas served like DIY fajitas, with two meats, three cheeses, and three house-made sauces (chipotle, garlic, and avocado). The format encouraged creativity, but 60% of the offerings leaned on cheeses--mostly mild, forgettable, and largely untouched on our plates. The grilled and pulled meats were solid, as were the arepa bases: crisp-edged, warm, and fragrant. The sauces helped pull it all together, though often had to do too much of the flavor work. A side of avocado and underripe tomato did little to elevate the meal. Service was attentive and kind--our server's advice not to over-order was spot on. But while the experience was pleasant, the food fell short of memorable. For the price, there simply wasn't enough depth or distinction. A generous 3 stars. #PolancoDining #ArepaReconsidered #CDMXEats Oro de Maíz en Polanco Órale Arepa se presenta con estilo en la exclusiva zona de Polanco, y su precio lo refleja: casi $50 USD por un almuerzo tardío para dos. Comprensible por la ubicación, pero elevado para lo que esencialmente es comida callejera venezolana, por más refinada que sea. Elegimos la degustación de arepas: seis medias piezas servidas como fajitas para armar, con dos tipos de carne, tres quesos y tres salsas caseras (chipotle, ajo y aguacate). Aunque el formato es divertido, el 60% del contenido se basaba en quesos poco memorables que apenas tocamos. Las carnes cumplieron y las bases de arepa fueron lo mejor: calientes, bien cocidas, con aroma y textura. Las salsas hicieron lo posible por levantar el conjunto. El acompañamiento de aguacate y jitomate no aportó mucho, especialmente con el jitomate sin madurar. El servicio fue atento y honesto--nos advirtieron amablemente sobre las porciones--pero la comida no alcanzó el nivel que el precio prometía. Una experiencia correcta, sí, pero sin el impacto que esperábamos. Tres estrellas, por mérito del servicio más que del sabor. #ComerEnPolanco #DegustaciónSinSorpresa #CDMXFood

Cachapa with shredded beef

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Cubamia

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1.4 km•Condesa

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El Rincón Cubano

La fachada apagada damit

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Café El Jarocho

4.4(54 reviews)

6.8 km•Coyoacán

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Wow! I'm a little embarrassed as a Yelp elite that I hadn't been here before considering it's my…read morethird time in Mexico City and it's a city staple! I stumbled on this place tonight while out with family and quickly looked it up. After we ate dinner I made sure we made it back here. They have pretty vast menu but I was craving something chocolate with coffee so I ordered a small Moka. We ordered three drinks total and boy were they fast! Tonight they had four windows open for order taking, it really helps to pump the orders out quickly. I appreciate this so you're not waiting so much time in line. The moka was delicious and was hot and fresh! I could taste the Mexican chocolate along with the coffee. Sooo delicious!! They have some seating outside but it's limited and in the walkway so you're better off grabbing your goods and sitting in the center area where you'll find plenty of benches or you can stroll along the area and enjoy your drink and food. I recommend this place!

Tried this coffee shop. The lines are soo long but it moves quickly. Coffee was delicious. It's…read morebusy and crowed no where to sit only street benches etc. one of the oldest coffee shops.

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Cappuccino and mocha

Son de la Loma

4.0(3 reviews)

0.0 km•Roma Norte

SO good - the food, people, our waiter David, dancing with no cover charge. Recommend it.read more

Went there expecting great Caribbean food since I was home sick. The service is shabby, the food…read morecould be a lot better, considering the owners are Cuban

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La Santanera

5.0(1 review)

0.9 km•Roma Sur

This place has no photos for a reason . You should definitely come and see for your self is all can…read moresay . I did give it 5 stars. Open till 6 am yikes !!!

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If you love salsa dancing, Mama Rumba is an absolute must-visit! The energy and atmosphere here are unmatched, making it the perfect spot to dance the night away. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by lively Latin music and a crowd ready to have fun. The dance floor is spacious and full of people with varying skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, you'll feel comfortable. They offer great salsa music that keeps everyone moving, and the crowd is friendly and supportive, which makes it even more enjoyable. read more

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