My husband Matt B. and I had a lovely lunch at Máximo Bistrot Local the Saturday before last. We'd gotten two separate recommendations for the place from friends who'd visited Mexico City, and decided to book a reservation a few days in advance of our trip. It was booked solid for dinner, but we were able to get a lunch reservation. We were among the first customers in the restaurant when we arrived for our 1:00 seating. It filled up a bit over the course of our meal, but I got the sense that it would've been easy to walk in. It was a small restaurant with a cozy neighborhood feel, located on a bustling block of Roma Norte. We sat on a sidewalk patio, where we were serenaded by a series of buskers of dubious musical ability, who would play one or two loud songs, ask for money, and then trudge over to the next restaurant or the next cluster of tourists. This was not especially relaxing, but the patio was otherwise lovely on a mild day. Lots of dogs and people to watch while we enjoyed our lunch. Service was excellent, polite and attentive. It was maybe less tourist friendly than some of the other upscale restaurants in CDMX, but only because it seemed to operate entirely in Spanish (perfectly reasonable for a restaurant in Mexico). There was no English menu, and we interacted with our server in our tentative Spanish. Google Translate helped us figure out what to order, though it didn't answer all of our questions (there was something called "tostada de erizo" on the menu, and I doubt it was a literal hedgehog tostada; it looks like "erizo de mar" is sea urchin, which seems more likely, and damn, maybe I should've ordered that). Anyway, though, we got great service and a little Spanish practice too. We had a couple rounds of drinks with our lunch. I had two mezcal cocktails while Matt had two bottles of Mexican beer. I tried to order the mezcalina de fresa y chile de arbol to start, but they didn't have the strawberries quite yet, and offered to make me a mezcal drink with cucumber, lime, mint, and sal de gusano instead. This suited me just fine. It was a really great cocktail, a sort of mezcal margarita, refreshing with a neat little kick. Soon after, they were able to make me that mezcalina, with mezcal, strawberry, chile, and orange juice. It was delicious, fruity and smokey, ideal for an al fresco lunch. I was less into the beers, though they were worth exploring. Matt got the Páramo, a pale ale from Cervecería de Colima, and the Tempus Alt-Clásica, a German-style brown ale from Cervecería Primus. If you're coming from Southern California, land of IPAs, you'll probably find these quite sweet. The food was great, starting with some crusty white bread, served with a velvety gray dip that was apparently made with charcoal and eggplant. We shared a few appetizers, and they were all fantastic and generously portioned--we might have overdone it, but we finished every bite. The aguachile de robalo was a fresh, zesty sea bass aguachile, the silky fish served with bites of celery and tomato and herbs in a broth vibrant with lime. Crispy blue corn tortilla rounds came on the side. We splurged and got the jamón ibérico de bellota, 55 grams of unctuous, savory acorn-fed black Iberian pig, served with tomato parmesan crostini. This was fantastic, and perfect for my picky husband. I let him eat most of it while I demolished the grilled porcini mushrooms. These were meaty and rich, thick and golden as french toast, served with parmesan cheese. The entrées were also solid. I got the organic roast chicken on our server's recommendation, and it was beautifully cooked, plump and tender with the skin cooked to crunchy shards. It came with an emulsion of its own juices, as well as some mushroom and sweet pumpkin purée and a couple of small onions, which were a bit too raw and pungent for my tastes. Matt had the beef rib braised in red wine, and this was pleasant, if on the heavy side, a big block of meat with potatoes and spinach and jus. We had a nice time at Maximo Bistrot. The food wasn't groundbreaking, but it was quite good, and bad musicians aside, I liked the casual neighborhood atmosphere. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a pleasant meal in Roma Norte. Grab a mezcalina and definitely order the mushrooms. read more

Hands down one of the best meals I've ever had. I walked 35 min from Castillo de Chapultepec through the beautiful streets of Roma Norte. Arrived and was seated right away. It was lunch time and i was alone. I would recommend a reservation if dining with another. I had the snapper and two glasses of natural wine from Mexico. They sang in harmony together. For those gringos commenting about lack of English speaking. Maybe learn the language of the country you're visiting and not complain? Maybe learn to order in Spanish? If you try, people will help you. Just thought. read more

Gorgeous interior. Great cocktails. Beautiful AND delicious food! Still dreaming about the chicken breast and scallops with edible flowers... agh! Must go when visiting CDMX. Gracias! read more

What a tour de force. What a place to eat. A local friend (the type who can get reservations here on one day's notice. thank you!) brought me here and despite the hype MBL was incredible. Highlights were the spread brought out to the table (there was charcoal in it, and other wonderful things) that lets you know that things will be difference here. Scallop aguachile came out first, the scallops inflecting a gentle oceanic salinity to the broth. And then the highlight of my meal, the octopus ceviche. Dollops of something green sat on radishes like little frogs in a savory Maggi pond of octopus slices. I may never have eaten anything so delicious before. About the cod with miso. It's been done a billion times before, but has it been done this delicately? Maybe not...amazing. My friend's ribeye was clearly made from locally sourced, incredibly high quality beef. The flavor ran deep and complex. They say that most of filmmaking is casting, and most of cooking is surely ingredient selection too. I finished the meal with my first Carajillo, three shots of espresso with Licor 43. Will be back, and I went to Lalo! (Chef Lalo Garcia's other spot) the next day. Máximo, indeed. read more

The food was ok except for the roasted pig. The roasted pig was amazing but unfortunately the extremely slow service and a less than normal cheesecake left us not wanting to come back in the future. Must try dish: rustling pig(something like that) read more

The place is tiny and quite unassuming. The food is really good. However, if you can, get the Ravioli filled with beef cheek and ricotta cheese because it's pretty unreal, easily the best Ravioli I've ever had. It's so tender and it literally melts in my mouth. Tip: make a reservation way beforehand to ensure a seat. read more

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For a restaurant lauded by the likes of Anthony Bourdain, I would expect them to cater also to an English-speaking clientele as a few other restaurants in DF. I'm finding that knowing some Spanish in DF definitely helps. Not many people spoke any English during my stay. I chose Maximo Bistrot Local as my final meal in DF because of what I've read about chef Eduardo Garcia. He seems to be very down-to-earth, humble, and unassuming. A local told me to not visit Pujol or Quintonil because those are more for Americans or gastrotourists. Just a couple years ago when it opened Maximo Bistrot Local was the hottest restaurant in town. There's also the news about how one influential customer closed down the restaurant because she couldn't get the table she wanted. I enjoyed hearing the humble beginnings of this chef from the United States who worked his way up to the kitchen to Le Bernadin in NYC. I asked a local who were the best chefs in DF and I was told that chef Eduardo Garcia is all of the same school as chef Enrique Olvera (Pujol) and chef Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil). I could not go wrong eating at Maximo Bistrot Local. From the moment I walked in, it was difficult to communicate with the staff. It didn't seem that anyone spoke any English, which I found more common at the restaurants I chose to dine at. I arrived and requested a seat outside on the sidewalk. I was not offered an English menu nor did any my servers speak any English. I had to order in my imperfect Spanish and try to interpret the ingredients in the menu or use Google translate. Not a huge issue, but you can see that this restaurant was not catering to foreigners which is fine by me. I ordered the celery soda which I found to be too sweet for my liking and Penefiel agua con gas. I was then brought over a slice of bread and an interesting dark spread possibly made with huitlacoche. I ordered the huitlacoche soup to start, then the lechon confit for my main as recommended by the server. Before they brought over the lechon confit, they brought over a scallop dish sent with compliments of the kitchen. An appropriate and generous palate cleanser. The lechon reminded me more of a roasted pork dish marinated with crisp skin. I loved the touches of mole that accompanied the dish. It was my fault to choose to sit outside as when it got darker it was difficult to see what was on my plate other than what I could see by candlelight. Soon after I finished the lechon, I requested the check (in Spanish of course). Before bringing over the check, they asked if I wanted dessert. I loved the Mexican flavors and French technique exemplified at this Modern Mexican-French restaurant. The service could have been tighter and it would have helped if they had identified me as an English-speaker and at the bare minimum present me with an English translation. I only say this because the restaurant considered one of the top in the world (currently #41 in Pelligrino's "50 Best Restaurants" in Latin America). Unfortunately, I arrived at the restaurants from a whirlwind Puebla food and city tour, so I didn't have a huge appetite, to begin with. I enjoy the cooking of the chef so much, that I visited his casual eatery Lalo! across the street twice and even brought back home a Lalo! mug. I was not able to find a website, but I was able to make the reservation through Open Table a couple weeks in advance. Come with an open mind and be prepared with some knowledge of Spanish. The prices are reasonable for the calibre of cooking you are getting. read more

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Went there for the Tasting menu, but between the waiter being hesitant to recommend it, and the fact that it would take 2.5 hrs, we decided to order a la carte. We initially decided to order 3 appetizers and 3 entrees for the 2 of us - expecting portions to be small. But we were informed that 1 appetizer and 1 entree would be large and filling. They weren't kidding! The appetizers were large - more like huge - and excellent! The bread with my pate was arguably the best I've ever had. My wife's ceviche was the best she's ever had - and she's had ceviche all around the world! The entrees, on the other hand, were a bit underwhelming. My beef tail was supposedly waygu grade - but frankly, wasn't anything special. The preparation lacked salt, and a certain level of tartness or sweetness that the sauce should have had.... it was a rather basic red wine reduction. The 2nd entree was far better, but again, just about OK. Cocktails were just OK. The selection wasn't great to start off with, and then the preparations were just OK. Dessert was good - not large, but just 1 was plenty for us - since we couldn't even finish our entrees. Overall, a pretty good experience. Service was efficient, though lacking in places for an establishment that is ranked in the top 100 in the world. Prices for the a la carte were extremely reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. Next time round, we might just stick to a whole buncha appetizers rather than the entrees. read more

Maximo Bistro in its 3 year history has garnered stellar reviews for its food, service and its Chef Eduardo ( Lalo) Garcia. Relying on Mexico City's excellent supply of vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and first quality seafood and meats chef Garcia uses his classical culinary training to produce dishes that can stand on the International stage! Menu changes daily but some dishes are always available becoming iconic of Maximo's kitchen. The pork belly and roast chicken are fantastic and any seafood dish is a must have. His training at Le Bernadin, Michelin starred, shines through all his seafood dishes with Asian touches in the near sashimi treatment of the apoetizers. A NOT TO BE MISSED EXPERIENCE read more

Maximo - Maximo Bistro - México, D.F., DIF

This restaurant has wonderful food. However, better have a snack before you go! The portions are absolutely minuscule--and I am not a big eater. We usually share an entree but when it came it was only two tiny pieces of suckling pig and a crescent of mashed potatoes for 450 pesos. We had to order another dish; so we ordered a pasta dish and again a tiny portion. Absolutely ridiculous. Also the waiter was extremely unfriendly--like he couldn't be bothered with us. I have dined here 4 times but never again read more

After watching Anthony Bourdain, my friend and I made sure we made reservations to Chef Eduardo García's restaurant, Maximo Bistrot. It lived up to the hype - food, drinks, and service were impeccable. We arrived about 25 minutes after our original reservation time of 2pm, but the hostess was kind about it and sat us at another table. The service was great, very attentive servers that made sure we had our food timely and split nicely (my friend and I shared all our entrees). We ordered the risotto with crab meat and sea bass with cauliflower puree. The server warned us that the risotto would take about 25 minutes and asked if we wanted a salad while we waited. We politely declined and while we enjoyed our drinks, they offered us a green bean salad on the house. We were pleasantly surprised! The salad was cooked well, a little too cheesy for me, but my friend loved it. It was well prepared overall. The risotto was excellent - very creamy and the touch of salt in the crab meat paired well. The sea bass was perfectly cooked, crispy skin and the fish just melted in our mouth. The cauliflower puree and verde mole added great flavors and texture alongside the fish. As we were finishing up, the kitchen sent another free dish! We were full, but easily accepted the pappardelle with pork ragu. I didn't try any as I don't eat pork, but based on my friend's review and the looks of others having the dish, it looked like it was very enjoyable! We were too full for dessert, but wouldn't hesitate to come here the next time we are in Mexico City. read more

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They did a wonderful job of a creative menu and very well executed. Most of the options are not very large so we ordered three apps, two first courses and two second courses plus dessert. All of the food was very well done, cooked correctly and delicious. Presentation of all of the dishes could use improvement but that was really the only thing that was not excellent. They have a good wine list as well. We loved the experience and would absolutely return again. read more

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This place remindes me of a hidden gem in Grenwich Village or on the Upper east side. It has a cute cozy bar upstairs that feels like a speak easy if your table is not ready. Every dish we shared was family style and I can honestly say this may be the most enjoyable culinary experience I've ever had. I love that it's up and coming because it isn't too difficult to get a table but I'm sure in time it won't be. The foi gras was the best I've ever had along with the iberico appetizer. Service was amazing and I wish I lived in Mexico City so I could be a local regular. I loved the waygu with lamb ravioli. Pure heaven! We paired with a nice wine from valle Guadalupe. I can't wait to come back to experience this Chefs new creations. Anthony Bourdain is always on poing with his recommendations. read more

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Food was excellent, I was looking forward to try this highly recommended place. I'm so glad it didn't disappoint. Menu changes every day for wha we were told during our visit featuring only the freshest and best ingredients available. If you find yourself in CDMX you must try... don't forget to make reservations ahead of time. read more

Amazing food, service, drinks Great for lunch Had a wonderful outdoor table Mariachi music on the street Great food read more

Hands down one of the best places I've ever been to so far. If you're from San Francisco and you like Nopa and Rich Table... this is your place. It kinda gave me the Rich Table vibe. It almost felt like a home and great dim lighting but not too dark. They are moving to a larger location in the next couple weeks so I'm glad I got to visit before the move! I've never had proper French food but this was amazing. We waited about an hour for a table since it was really difficult snagging a reservation but really wanted to try this place out! We got there around 9ish. If you plan on coming here, come for dinner and snag a table on open table weeks in advance! The wait wasn't horrible because they lead you upstairs to this cute living room kinda vibe space. Comfortable seating! This hands down has the best margs I've ever had in my life. It's freshly made with real limes. Omg I had about four glasses because it was like candy. Definitely get it with mezcal. As you wait, they give you some olives and you can order a quick bite to eat from their bar food. We opted to wait and drink so we could eat the most at the table. When we got seated they unfortunately didn't have enough time to do the tasting menu. But that's ok! I think we ordered perfectly for two. We got crab tostada (so good!), kampachi, this dip with whey and bread (so good omg!!), the foie gras ravioli (was super rich and filling, it was too much for us to eat with 2, but prob a nice plate to share for 3), and the steak. The menu changes all the time but if they have the crab tostada, the bread dip with whey and steak (it's wagyu) then get those. Or get the steak if you have to order one. Omg so delicious and as I'm writing this drooling. Service was fantastic! The manager of the place was incredibly helpful in recommending food and spoke phenomenal English. I think his name was Raul? Thank you for your hospitality. When we come back to Mexico City we will definitely come back here. read more

This was the best meal we had during our entire 10 day stay in CDMX, and in the top 3 best meals we've ever had. My partner and I each had the tasting menu and it was incredible from start to finish. The atmosphere is intimate and the service was superb. You owe it to your taste buds to go on to opentable and schedule a reservation right now. read more

The Jamaica margarita was really good! The young corn was great too. We also had nice oysters and papardelle cacio y pepe. I think the menu changes a lot and i would never get tired of eating here. read more

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This dining experience was truly transformative! We opted for the 4 course chef experience paired with wine and to say that this meal was one of the very best I have ever experienced in an understatement! This cozy and inviting restaurant was perfect for an intimate evening out. The people and the service are incomparable to anything I have ever experienced, and we have dined all over the world. Do not miss this beautiful restaurant why you are visiting this incredible city. read more

The food was good here, but the hype didn't quite meet my expectations. Service could have been WAY better, but cocktails and food were just good. My favorite thing I ordered was the occupier ceviche; that was actually excellent. Other dishes, such as the rigatoni, sea bass and lamb were tasty, but nothing mind-blowing. The menu rotated so that's something to keep in mind. Also, make reservations in advance or show up as soon as they open. read more

Maximo - México, D.F., DIF

Words cannot even describe.... Everything about this place is beyond 5 stars. The food, the service, the setting, EVERYTHING. Eduardo, you are such an inspiration. During the meal that I had with my good friend, your wife came over to check in on us. We asked what you were up to and she replied, "you'll have to go down the street to Lalo and ask him," (with a smile on her face.). We went to Lalo and said hi to you while you were working in the kitchen. I could not believe how kind and appreciative you were. It was such a wonderful experience, you are the man! Can't wait until my next meal at your beautiful restaurant. FYI... I HATED eggplant before coming here. I was afraid to even try the charcoal eggplant... Ended up scraping the dish clean with the bread. :) read more

Disappointing. With an early (8 pm) reservation, odd to see duck crossed off the daily menu (by hand). Main dish choices uninspiring. Nothing was bad but the French Toast dessert was the only standout. And odd service- they brought out one dish at a time, forcing the guest served to wait for the other. More expensive and less inventive than our other meals in Mexico City, and we'd thought this (on our final night) would be the peak. read more

Decent place for a meal in a relatively low-key part of the city. We stopped by with a lunch reservation, and we ended up doing the tasting menu. All the dishes were pretty good, but the meal was not as memorable for us, and while not particularly price-y by American standards, we felt we had enjoyed better meals, either by flavor or by value. The ambiance is nice, and it's a cozy little place for a meal, but it just wasn't our favorite during our stay read more

Very good with well thought out dishes. European dishes with a Mexican flare . If this place was in any stateside city it would be as acclaimed as it is in CDMX. However the flavors just couldn't stand up to everything we ate in Mexico. It is hard to get a reservation so book in advance. We loved the gin drinks which have an entire section dedicated to them on the menu and are well worth ordering. Baby corn was fantastic, beets were beautiful, sweetbreads were average, and pasta was good. I'm glad I went to satisfy my curiosity but I'd rather visit somewhere more local or a street food stand. Service was impeccable. read more

The food that they did have was good. I knocked off two stars because service was not great. As we sat down they should have told us that they were out of multiple dishes but instead we found out after we tried putting it in our first order, we went back to the menu tried ordering something else and they were out of that too. Oh, and out of a handful of wines we tried ordering too. Once we ordered they forgot one drink, then we sat there for a while waiting for someone to take our order for dessert. Then our server seemed surprised when we didn't leave a great tip...not sure I would recommend. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Was the highlight of my mx city trip. Did the tasting menu and every single dish was fantastic. The short rib w mushroom was the only dish I thought wasn't spectacular. .but was still ok. The baby corn, mushroom soup, fish, desserts, etc were all delish! read more

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We walked in without a reservation and waited about 45 minutes before getting seated. The wait wasn't too bad; they walk you up to their alcove bar where you can chill with wine or a cocktail while you wait. Once seated at our table, the waiters were very attentive. They even offered us menus in English when they noticed we had lots of questions about the Spanish items. We ordered the Asparagus, Ravioli w Foie Gras, Grilled Octopus, and the Black Cod. Of these, my fave was the Black Cod. We were stuffed by the end of our meal and had no room left for dessert. Though the portions are small, they're pretty filling. Definitely add this to your list of food stops while you're in Mexico City! read more

Tasting menu Bread: Baguette with eggplant dip. V. Garlicky. Course 1: Ceviche de pulpo- Octopus ceviche with blue corn tortillas/tostadas: very good, a little spicy. Lime, fine pico de gallo, thinly sliced jalapeño. Course 2: asparagus with hollandaise sauce and parmigiana cheese: warm dish, served with basically a mayonnaise sauce. Very mild dish compared to the ceviche. Lovely. Course 3: sea bass in jus with cabbage. That doesn't sound like a good description but it was exquisite. Very well prepared. Very mild flavor. I wanted a spoon for the jus. Course 4: short rib with chanterelle mushrooms and a potato celery mash. Really really good. So stuffed. Drunk on food. Dessert. Blueberry sorbet on a bed of pomegranate granita and strawberries. The lemon zest makes it! Hold up. There's another dessert. Chocolate cake with vanilla cream and vanilla ice cream. Not original but very well executed. Great with the red wine that was recommended for the short rib. Pls roll me home. Wonderful meal. I'm about to explode. Would come back! $65 usd (995 pesos) is a darn good deal for this quality and quantity! read more

Of course I had to try this place, after seeing it on the Anthony Bourdaine show! Therefore, it was the perfect spot for a romantic Birthday dinner. The only negative aspect was that it was almost too dark to see the menu, but that added to the intimate qualities of the restaurant. The place was filled with out-of-towners and I heard almost every table speaking English. I love the International cocktail and wines listed on the menu. I hadn't had an Aperol Spritz in a long time. We shared several items, including the raw oysters, the risotto, and the pork. The star of the show, was definitely the crème brûlée. I would definitely come back! read more

Good spot. Specializes in seafood. Great ambiance. Walking distance to our hotel which was a lovely night time stroll.

This place is overrated and does not offer the value based on the price they charge! We tried the lunch tasting menu which was 1300 Pesos plus tax which in my opinion does not with it based in portion size and quality of ingredients! They don't even provide information about the food that is being served and claim that it's a surprise!! Service is average and funny part is the server expected to receive 15% propino (tip) which is surprising high for Mexico! I don't understand what is buzz and popularity is for this place given that they claim there is 2 months waiting list!!!!! Only thing nice was the manager Raul! I would not recommend this place unless you have money to waste!!! read more

I arrived for my 1pm reservation on time. I was greeted by a distracted manager and brought to my table in the empty restaurant. I was left with two drink menus. After ten minutes, I asked for a food menu. After 30 minutes, I left. Other tables were sat and oders taken during that time. Servers moved with purpose but none in my direction. I had settled on what I wanted from my English language menu but I was never visited at my table for an order. I was alone; in the restaurant's defense, they may have thought I was waiting for someone. The very nice guests at the table next to me urged me to stay when I rose to leave. I thought about it. However, I had reached a point from which I could not retrieve any additional patience for Maximo Bistrot. I told my fellow guests that I was sure they would enjoy their meal. They were sorry to see me go. I explained why I was leaving to the manager in my bad Spanish; he was not. Good restaurants fail a customer every now and then; I suspect my experience may have just been bad luck. read more

Extremely solid. Had any larvae, two pastas (rabbit and short rib), sea bass, steak and French toast. Pastas and French toast were among the best I've ever had and ant larvae, while my first time, made a great first impression. Bass was good and steak was good but not super special to me. Drinks weren't either. Still this spot gets an undeniable five stars. More than memorable. Great prices as well! read more

Very underwhelmed with the meal after all the hype. The scallops were the only really delicious dish, whereas everything else (octopus ceviche, duck roulettes, pork belly) was no better than average for prices double that of many other good restaurants in Mexico City. The service left something to be desired as well: lots of refreshing plates and silverware (3 times in 1 meal, and we didn't even get dessert!), and a not so subtle reminder when paying with a credit card that "the tip is not included." Ugh! Try Fonda Fina instead! read more

Outstanding food (everything we had) and service. $5 margaritas are dangerous. Try to make a reservation specially on weekends.

Amazing restaurant. Its the kind of place that the Chef is the owner and makes all the difference. Its a small place and in high demand, so you better make a reservations at least a week in advance. The food is just spectacular. I am not into molecular cooking. Here were taking about real dishes and normal portions. We had the pulpo ceviche, the callo sashimi, green mix salad, mushroom teuffle rissoto, black in pasta with lobster and duck confit.... I can not start to describe you how good it was. The desert was a milefeuille and the key lime pie.... Men I can wait to go back.... Best of the best. read more

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This restaurant is excellent. We had a reservation for dinner and were promptly seated when we arrived. To start, my girlfriend had the lobster tostada and I had the kampache, which was fresh and delicious. For entrees she had short rib stuffed ravioli, which I tried. It had a light sauce and the bite I was allowed was amazing. I went with pasta with lamb ragu and couldn't have been happier. Due to an abundance of risotto with sea urchin, we were given this dish complimentary. It made a nice side, but wouldn't stand on it's own as an entree, in my opinion. For dessert we had the cheesecake with guava sorbet, which complimented each other nicely. There were more interesting things on the menu that looked really good, but we took it way too deep the night before and were in need of some comfort food. The laid back atmosphere and excellent food made for a perfect dining experience. read more

Everything was wildly over cooked and the bill was nearly $1000. The only decent dishes were starters. The Cesar, onion dip and eggplant dish are the only things worth ordering. The worlds worst risotto... fake waygu... worlds worst sea bass... as dry as beef jerky read more

its unfortunate that I will give this a three star. Although I am foodie from New YorkCity, and sometimes jaded....all I can say is dinner was over soup to nuts 45 minutes....as I am eating the plates were taken away....food was good, but for favor! read more

Last time we were in DF, we dined at Maximo Bistrot. It's a lovely little spot in the Roma neighborhood. Fortunately, we had the sense to make reservations prior to our arrival in Mexico. We had tried to get in the time prior and were unable to, so that made dining there all the sweeter this time around. Definitely a foodie paradise and worth a visit. The restaurant inside is cozy and intimate, albeit a little dark. I'm already operating with a bit of a language barrier, but it was pretty dark and the fancy handwriting on the menus were a little difficult to read. Our waiters, however, helped us out a bit. I ended up ordering the duck confit, which I loved. When looking at it, I wasn't sure I'd be satiated, but the portion size proved to be perfect. We also ordered some delicious mescal and rounded things out with a deconstructed rhubarb crumble. Everything was fantastic and the caliber of the food could command a pretty high price tag in say New York, but was quite reasonable for DF. read more