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Merotoro

4.3 (117 reviews)
Open 1:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Dessert and Champagne
Arturo F.

I took my wife and parents here for a special dinner, and mostly had a good experience. The decor is incredible and the hostess was super friendly. Food was excellent from start to finish, but the dessert was the star of the show. I wish I remembered the name of it (and I can't find the menu online) but it was something similar to a mille-feuille. The only con was our server just didn't seem to grasp that I was the one treating my parents. I'm in my mid 30s so it's not like I look like a kid. When *I* ordered a bottle of wine (I'm a bit of a wine nerd with the certifications to prove it), he brought the first glass to my father to taste as if he had ordered it, so then we had an awkward situation where my dad passed me the glass to taste. Then when he brought the check, which *I* requested, he once again brought it to my father. It was so weird and off-putting. I'm still giving it 4 stars because I don't want to judge the entire experience on what was potentially just one bad server, but it definitely soured some of the mood of an otherwise great dinner.

Menu
V P.

Every single dish was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The wait staff was super friendly. Beautiful small restaurant. We loved the choices of drinks too. If you don't have a reservation, it might get tricky to find a spot

Quaint restaurant with Amazing food. Every single bite was delicious! Service was excellent!

Pannacotta with a caramelized tree tomato
Matt L.

My, what a fine meal! I reserved online and was pleased with the vibe when I arrived: quiet, chill tunes, upscale but not trying too hard. I skipped the tasting menu and went instead for two seconds: squid and white bean stew and grilled octopus. Of the two, the squid stew was the better in a walkover. The melange of beans, pickled vegetables, and squid left me scraping the bowl clean. It was served with wheat bread that paired well and made it heartier. I liked the octopus as well, but I found myself avoiding the sauce. Was it mole? I should have watched more carefully. Not a bad sauce, just a bit overwhelming. I mostly ate the octopus by itself, and the chef here avoided the cardinal sin of overcooking. Each bite was tender and fresh. With my meal, I drank the Pina Silvestre cocktail. I liked it, but some sips were a bit too heavy on pineapple. Not many, but I had a few like that. Then, for dessert, I ordered the saffron pannacotta which came with caramelized tree tomatoes. Tree tomatoes?? Not something I know well north of the border, but I'd like to learn more now. This is not a cheap meal -- the prices felt American. But it was definitely worth it! I read a magazine and relaxed.

Brendan T.

One of the best meal's I've had in recent memory, and strong contender for the title of best overall mea of my recent Mexico trip, which was relatively jammed-packed with incredible food. The chef's mastery of the cuisine of his Northwestern Mexico homeland, along with the overall astonishing greatness of Mexican cuisine in general was perhaps best distilled in the incredible sauces, which manages to convey not only an astonishingly complex depths of flavors, but a sense of culture and place that is so inherent in great Mexican food. Whether in a brilliantly and deliciously complex and pitch black Mole accompanying perfectly prepared Pulpo (Octopus) and bracingly fresh greens or an equally complex and intense Pistachio Mole served along side an equally expertly cooked Mahi, both of which exemplified the Baja native chef ease and familiarity with top tier Mexican seafood, or the vibrant and complex salsas, completely unlike any others I've previously had, which conveyed vibrant and complex flavors and a wide variety of spices while managing to never becoming overwhelmingly spicy, still able to be fully appreciated and digested even by the relative spice wimps in our crew, the sauces really shined through and stole the show, which was no small feat considering how masterfully prepared and delicious all of the cuisine was across the board. In addition to the perfectly prepared fish and octopus, other highlights included the decadently unctuous creamy risotto-like rice with an uni-loaded pumpkin sauce and shrimp, and a umami bomb of a beefy tenderloin with a huge marrow filled bones and snappingly crisp rinds of Chicharrón, alongside, as with many of the other dishes some of the variety of the incredible house made tortillas each brilliantly and deliciously showcasing a different wonderful variety of Mexicos incredible strains of maize, perhaps the true heart and soul of the cuisine if not the culture overall. Much praise much be singled out however for the salads, the wonderful Mexican produce as vibrant and fresh as the rest and showcased in wildly original and creative ways including an ingenious use of the native Chayote plant, sliced razor thin and melding deliciously into the proceedings. The fresh greenery was an especially welcome infusion of veggie goodness into our trip through this extremely meat-centric metro. The only real disappointment of the meal was the fact that we were so thoroughly stuffed that we couldn't even force ourselves to sample even one of the delicious sounding deserts on offer, but hopefully we will get another chance sooner rather than later. The refined yet stylish setting was matched by the impeccable and distinctly Mexican service, and it's located in one of the loveliest stretches of Condessa, surely one of the pound for pound loveliest neighborhoods in the world. It, along with immediate neighboring hoods, does also currently rank as among of the most intensely and rapidly gentrifying in our post covid world, if not the most. Dining at a restaurant like this or another one of it's ilk, where seemingly almost if not all of the tables including ours were speaking American-accented English, with maybe a random British accent in the mix no doubt raises numerous thorny and uncomfortable questions. Are the prices out of reach for the locals or are they just way too proud an savvy to be taken in by gringo-bait and know they can get equally transcendent food at countless other places across the vast Metro? Does dining here in anyway benefit the great city and locals as a whole, including the seemingly fully Mexican and Spanish speaking staff or only further amplify the Air B&B amplified invasion of outsiders to the immediate environs which has in turned not only drove up but limited the housing stock of the neighborhoods everyone has fell in love with in the first place? All worth thinking long and hard about and while I surely recommend limiting the high end meals out when in the city in favor of getting more of the even more incredible and mind bending, and surely more authentic street and market foods, I would surely recommend this place as one of the select upscale meals to squeeze in because hey, you gotta at least have a few when down here!

Wish I took picture of menu.  This is pork filet over vegetables

Probably the beat dinner we had in Mexico City. Modern and spacious indoor dining plus outdoor seating as well. They recommend 2 plates each. Some needed 2 others satisfied with just one. Highlights were the ceviche, risotto with beef and the tostadas. The menu changes often so they didn't have what we eyed on Yelp but lived what we got instead.

A "Pork Chop" really ?

Don't believe all the hype! So I gave it a 1 Star but changed it to a 2 because I thought the space was good; food not so much. For a so called "Surf and Turf" resturant the only fresh fish they had on the menu was "Mahi Mahi" - that is so lame. (I live in MX and it is not the season for that fish so I know it would have been frozen. We had the Lamb Chops and the Pork Chop. The Lamb was close to being inedible and the "Pork Chop" was a pounded out piece of Pork that was deep fried and pretty tasteless. I told the manager and all he said and did was to tell me "he'd look into it"; yeah thanks for that. With all the fine restaurants in Condesa N. Roma area you could do much better then spend your money here.

Shrimp rissoto and sweet potato

Honestly one of the best meals we have had in CDMX and we booked it randomly and last second. Ambiance was 10/10 service was very good. We weren't super hungry when we came in and ordered the beef tartar which was great, the creamy shrimp risotto with uni was a stand out for me and my partner devoured the sweet potato. Would definitely come back

Allison R.

Truly one of, if not the, best meals I've ever had. On a recent trip to Mexico City, I was looking for a Michelin star restaurant and while I'm still not sure if this one technically is, it showed up in my search and was quite close to where I was staying. It was also extremely easy to get a seating, making a reservation the same day. The tasting menu options were fantastic and portions were gigantic. We left so full it was almost painful but I also could not leave a bite behind! I started with seafood crudo, then had the best pumpkin soup I've ever tasted, a main course with steak and bone marrow and finished with a cheese plate. The service was cordial and the atmosphere was quite nice; we sat at a table right by large open windows and I believe they also had outdoor seating available. All in all a fantastic experience and truly an amazing meal. Do not skip this restaurant if you are in Mexico City!

Octopus and Sweetbreads
Phil G.

I loved my meal at Merotoro, but my wife thought it was just "good." Located in trendy Condesa, Merotoro's design fits in well. It is lovely and very chic. Miguel, our server, was helpful and tolerant of our poor language skills. The food was excellent, and my beef cheeks were maybe the best I have ever eaten. My octopus and sweetbread appetizer was very savory. My wife didn't do as well, because her risotto and grilled salmon trout main were just mediocre, but I'm writing the review, so Merotoro gets five stars. This wasn't the best of the best, but Merotoro probably deserves 4.5 stars. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would return.

Marissa L.

First off, the decor of this restaurant was simply beautiful. It really added to the ambiance of the dinner. We got the 5 course tasting menu. Many of the dishes incorporated local Mexican ingredients which was a really great touch. Also got one of their mezcal cocktails (Tigre Pabloma) which was a perfect blend of spicy, sweet and smoky from the mezcal. Our favourite course was the dessert which was very unique in terms of flavour profile. My only criticism for the restaurant is that other than the dessert, none of the courses re-invented the wheel/were extremely unique. Overall, great service, cozy environment and balanced tasting menu (we thought it was reasonably priced too!). Would definitely recommend to others :)

Aj W.

Easily one of the best meals of my life! The service was impeccable and attentive and so kind. My friend and I got three courses, dessert and cocktails. Each dish was better than the next or just as good. The ceviche was refreshing and they brought us tortilla (crackers) to eat them with, the squid stew came with freshly made bread, and the steak and bone marrow with more bread. I wish I could experience this meal again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special experience.

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Temporal absolutely delivered on every level. They start you off with some complimentary bread with…read morea spread and a cilantro dipping oil- both amazing. We then kicked things off with the arancini, which set the tone right away--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly done. For mains, we shared a spread and honestly couldn't pick a favorite: the Octopus Tacos were tender and packed with flavor, the Rabbit Tacos were unique and delicious, and the roasted seasonal vegetables "al mojo de ajo" were simple but so satisfying. The marinated pan-fried salmon and fresh trout were both beautifully cooked and thoughtfully seasoned. Every dish felt intentional, beautifully presented and well executed. But the real showstoppers were the desserts. The fresh goat cheesecake with orange, grapefruit, and lemon was bright and perfectly balanced, and the whisky chocolate crème brûlée was rich, smooth, and unforgettable. Desserts truly knocked it out of the park. Bonus points for the cocktails--my hubby was a huge fan. Great food, great drinks, excellent service and relaxed ambiance made for a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommend adding Temporal to your Mexico City dining list.

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Very fresh and affordable healthy options! We stopped in on a weekday afternoon after walking by…read moreearlier and seeing how packed it was. We tried a few juices, the chicken tomato salad and the salmon tacos. The salad was huge with a big portion of chicken, avocado and many toppings for a reasonable price. The tacos were smaller but flavorful. Taking off a star because my salad arrived almost 15 minutes before my boyfriend's tacos arrived and the restaurant was pretty empty. The lights were out in the bathroom and in part of the restaurant, so not sure if they were dealing with a partial power outage and impact to the kitchen. Still recommend for the food!

Ojo de Agua was hands down one of our favorite food finds in Mexico City. Even though they have…read moreseveral locations across CDMX, we stumbled upon one just a short walk from our hotel--and the fact that they were open on Christmas Day already earned bonus points. What really says it all? We loved it so much, we went back the very next day. This was the only restaurant we repeated during our week-long stay, which should tell you everything. The menu is extensive and thoughtfully curated--fresh, flavorful, and something for everyone. We tried the croissant sandwich, salmon deli nut sandwich, chutney mango deli sandwich, santos ahogados, fig chipotle deli sandwich, pear honey deli sandwich, and the spicy tuna deli sandwich. The sandwiches came with a standard simple salad. Every single item was delicious, well-balanced, and satisfying in that "clean but filling" way. The tables had two delicious spicy chili oil like condiments which elevated each of these dishes. And the juices--WOW. So refreshing, vibrant, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The perfect complement to the food and ideal for starting (or resetting) your day. If you're visiting Mexico City, Ojo de Agua is an absolute must. With such a wide menu, you're guaranteed to find something you'll love--and very likely come back for more. Highly recommend!

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