Rayo is hands down one of the coolest cocktail bars we visited in CDMX. The space has moody lighting, sleek design, and an overall elevated vibe. Their cocktail menu is super creative and since we came with a big group, we got to try a good variety of drinks. We started with the mini cocktail tasting menu featuring 7 of their signature drinks, a fun way to kick things off. Some other cocktails that we ordered were the Crème de la Crème, the Zamora Spritz, cocktail #6, and cocktail #4. Our favorite of the night was the #4, recommended by our waiter, an unexpected but amazing combo of Whisky Revés, Havana 7, matcha, nori, shiitake, yuzu, and Maldon salt. Highly recommend this place if you're into unique cocktails and want to hang out somewhere with knowledgeable bartenders and great vibes. The service was great and feels like one of those places where you could easily spend hours sipping and vibing w friends. read more

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Unfortunately did not have the best experience at this place. Our server seemed a bit tipsy and overall the experience was lacking. To be considered the number 5 bar in North America we were not impressed. They start you in an elevator where you're supposed to tell them what kind of liquor you like but that whole experience got interrupted when these two other people jumped in and we didn't get to go through that process. Also the drinks did not blow me away in any way. We got the sampler so we could try a lot. Then I asked for a spicy cocktail to which they told me they didn't have one and they were unable to make one period. Kinda crazy but you live and you learn I guess. I won't be coming back here. read more

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Very exclusive and well "hidden". It has a very VIP like vibe, but it literally took 10 mins to order and 30 mins to get our drinks. It wasn't even that busy. The music is also good but loud, so if you're looking to converse, be ready to shout. We didn't have any food, but the drinks were good. Price is reasonable. read more

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Was pretty excited to try this bar while visiting the city because it was listed in the top 100 bars in the world. Upon entering you ride up the city's 2nd oldest elevator to the bar. We were escorted by a very friendly host who gave us a welcome drink on the way up. It was a very fun and unique entrance, but this is pretty much where the good vibes ended. The space itself doesn't really feel intimate or special and the service at the table was pretty mediocre. Cocktails were fine weren't particularly creative or amazing and I hated that the menu was a QR code. With so many good options in the city, I wouldn't put this at the top of my list. read more

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Came here without a reservation pretty much right when they opened (6:15ish on a Monday) and it was DEAD. I was able to be seated more or less immediately; they have a whole schtick where they send someone to bring you up in an elevator. In the elevator you're offered a welcome drink (which you have to pay for), which just seemed like an odd move. Like either offer a complimentary drink or do nothing. Drink was okay, nothing special. It was something batched with tequila and fruit. The upstairs space is vibey but NOT sexy. Would be fun for groups but I would not recommend it for a date. I was seated at the bar which was fine although I probably would have preferred a table. The bring you out a box with different droppers, each containing a sample of a cocktail. You get to try each before deciding, which is a cool concept but somewhat of a poor execution, since they don't tell you the ingredients or how they're served. Personally prefer my cocktails served up. Also, the cocktail I chose didn't really taste like the sample which defeated the purpose lol. Cocktail was like a 5/10 honestly. Service was nice but nothing exceptional. Space was cool - but again, not sexy. It's worth a stop, idk if I'd go back unless I wanted to show it to a friend. read more

A unique cocktail experience. Instead of being handed a menu like you would in any other cocktail bar, the server brings you over 10 different samples of the day and you pick the one you want based only on taste preference while having no description of the actual contents. The space is beautiful and on the elevator ride up you are offered a house cocktail (not complementary; you have to pay for it). The only reason I am at four stars is because the lounge seating is really uncomfortable. I could only sit through one cocktail before I either had to stand up or else leave. read more

We started off with such an experience! We were brought 10ish bottles or so of different liquors to blind taste. When you picked one you liked you tell the server and a drink is made with that liquor. It was quite fun to do it that way, but some of them were awful. It's a very nice area and the bar has a chill atmosphere with all types of seating. We were lucky to get in without a reservation on a Friday night, but they recommend it for earlier times. read more

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Rayo was rated one of the best bars in the world so , of course I had to check them out. They have reservations available on their site, but I totally missed to plan and just showed up on a Friday night. We were a small group (3 people ) and were lucky enough to get a table. We were warned that we only had about 1.5 hours because our table had a reservation later in the night, which was enough time to enjoy the experience. The bar is in the upstairs section and you need to take an escorted elevator to get there. The experience is fun, they bring you a sampler of their 10 cocktails on droppers with little spoons, so you get to taste all the drinks on the menu before you make your selection. I found this to be extremely fun and interesting. I ended up getting my favorite cocktail along with some light snacks (duck tacos) that were really good. Such a great place to check out and centrally located to all the fun the area. read more

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This is a cocktail bar with a unique concept. Upon arrival, we were taken through an elevator and handed our first "elevator cocktail." When we reached the upper floor, our group was presented with a box containing various flavor notes from which we could choose the cocktail based on our favorite flavor profile. The experience was enjoyable, but the actual taste of the drinks did not always match the flavor notes. Overall, the drinks were creative but tasted average. read more

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Amazing absolutely phenomenal drinks service very creative and love the ambience! Would love to see this place make it to the top. It was so good. read more

One of the most memorable bar experiences of my life! We went to Rayo, which made the North America's 50 Best Bars 2023. We walked in and were escorted into the second oldest elevator in Mexico City. Inside the elevator, a gentleman opened a bucket of ice and poured us glasses of chai-infused cocktail as a starter. Then they brought out a glowing box (think like a Pandora's box) and said this is the menu. I was thinking, "What could possibly be in this box?" Inside were ten vials of liquid, numbered one through ten. The bartenders explained that we would pour a drop from each vial onto our hands and taste. Water was provided as a palate cleanser in between vials. This bar is very into exploring your senses. You don't know what is in the vials, it is up to you to interpret the flavor on your own. You then decide which vial you like best, and order it as a cocktail. The bartender walked us through what was in the cocktails--each one has their own unique story. Rayo aims to emphasize Mexican spirits other than tequila and mezcal, providing offerings like raicilla and Mexican rum. The cocktails are paired to regions, and the ingredients and garnished use fresh produce from those regions. One of our cocktails with guava and raicilla had a piece of crispy Jalisco kale, alternating between sweet and salty. Another had a "chicken" shaped garnish which was actually made out of chips, paying homage to the hot sauce covered potato chips sold on the street. The bartenders act as chemists as well, creating foams, bubbles, and clarified liquids. On our way out, we were offered a complimentary mini-cocktail of a floral yuzu cocktail with sea salt foam that looked just like bath bubbles, it tasted like drinking the ocean. We had a great conversation with the bartenders the entire time because we always like to sit at the bar. The hospitality was incredibly warm and I think the bartenders appreciated our genuine curiosity. I will never forget this visit and I recommend Rayo to anyone who visits Mexico City. read more

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Very cool concept once we realized what the droppers were all about. Note there is a menu on the under side of the coasters that has each dropper and their respective ingredients, which directly correlates to a specific cocktail. The servers are super friendly and helpful. The bar is gorgeous. Very fun atmosphere. read more

Very nice bar! The bartenders were lovely and the drinks were fun. They were not my favorite in the city but definitely well-made and worth a try if you're nearby. You enter and check in with the receptionist who brings you up a beautiful spiral staircase to the rooftop-esque bar. read more

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This is listed as the 5th best bar in the world in 2024. We had no reservations, but they graciously fit us in. The drinks are world class but the service was absolutely repulsive. Upon sitting, the young waiter came and explained the origin of the bar which was cool and informative. He showed us the box of samples to try for our cocktails. Firstly, there was only 5 samples of the ten. Upon deciding, he took our order and said he'd bring us water. Never got that. This was the last he talked with us until the very end of the night to pay (figures). The young waiter started to clean the tables beside us and this was the start of him ignoring us for no reason. The manager noticed we hadn't had drinks served as we're sitting there for at LEAST 30 minutes with nothing to drink and asked what we ordered. Finally we get our drinks which were spectacular. Once finished, were of course still being ignored by the young waiter and he doesn't come to check on us or ask if wed like another drink. Another waitress we flag down and order a second round of drinks. The young waiter that's supposed to be serving us talks with a group of girls next to us half of the night and continues to not serve us. The bartender comes and delivers our drinks to the table next to us. Gives the whole rundown of the ingredients and drinks to them as we're watching him do this. He leaves and our drinks on the wrong table for a good 2 minutes before the bartender runs up explains he served the wrong table, grabs the drinks, turns around, gives a big sigh of embarrassment, and proceeds to give the drinks he served the other table to us. Now knowing bartenders, once you place a drink down at a table or serve someone, that's their drink. It's now theirs. It's almost tainted and the fact the bartender turned around and gave us those drinks that we're sitting at another table was a bit revolting. If you're paying over $100USD for four drinks you expect the drink quality to match or even come close to the service. It was no way near there. The ambiance / music / drinks all get a 5 but the service is barely a 1 which is why I have to write this honest 2 star review. Cute place but there are sooo many other bars in cdmx that actually have great service, or rather have service in general. And many other bars not rated at all serve you as if they are. Save your money, go somewhere else. Its not worth the hype. read more

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Rayo rooftop is my favorite in Mexico City. I don't think many people know about it but it is ranked 72 in the world, but I'd say top 5! Better than Limantour. Good vibes, 10 different alcohol tasting before they make your drink and you get to choose the alcohol after. Bartenders are so nice too. Highly recommend. read more

Very fun place! Beautiful inside, very friendly staff and service, great drinks, and I love their "surprise" which I won't write here. I've been twice and I will go again. read more

I have been in CDMX for 3 months and stumbled across this place. Must visit is all I can say. I have tried speakeasy's handshake and hanky pinky. This place is the real deal. Truly unique experience and the service and drinks are impeccable. read more