Cancel

Open app

Search

Raíz

4.6 (50 reviews)
PriceyMexican
Open 5:30 pm - 11:30 PM

Raíz Photos

RAÍZ ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Romantic
Upscale
Outdoor seating

Recommended Reviews - Raíz

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Amuse bouche: maiz ball with grasshopper
Anita L.

While in CDMX, a colleague recommended this place (she joined us as well), so we all came here for dinner one night. What I absolutely loved about this place was how unpretentious it was. They were also very accommodating and allowed us to order both tasting menus, as well as a la carte. (if you have a party of 8+ you aren't able to do this). This was the main reason we opted for Raiz instead of Pujol or Quintonil while we were in town. My son ordered the 9-course tasting menu, while his girlfriend, my colleague and I ordered a la carte. Between the three of us, we had 9 full sized dishes. I was able to taste almost every dish served. Some of the dishes I ordered were the same as the ones from the tasting menu, but full portions. The first thing I noticed was how generous the portions were. I was pretty much getting full from my first two courses, but everything was so good I continued pressing on. On the whole, of course, some dishes stood out more than others. For instance, Zarandeodo Fish was simply sublime. Crispy skin atop melting flaky flesh. Another favorite was the Grilled Asparagus Salad. I was blown away by how complex the flavors were for something so simple. Same goes for Vegetables With Molé... So simple, yet so tasty! Some dishes were very interesting, for example, our Amuse Bouche of a maiz ball with bits of grasshopper. The accompanying green sauce was just the perfect start for opening the palate with its tart notes. There were dishes that were just okay, such as the Smoked Cod Tostada -- I had expected a little more smokiness. The Beef Tartare was also, just okay. Overall, we had a really lovely time. Service was great and the overall experience was simply very memorable! The open kitchen concept allows for a nice view of the Chefs at play. 4 stars for food, an extra star for service.

Dining room
Will L.

Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Food: 5 Drinks: 5 This unassuming spot will pleasantly surprise you. Don't let the no frills look fool you. The cuisine here is on par with any 5 star restaurant with complex flavorful dishes that have an authentic flair. The chef started off with a complimentary tasting of what I can only describe as carrots on a chip. But no words can describe that delicious buddy of flavor from that dish. Next I had a mezacloni or something like that. But it was a basically a mezcal Negroni which was perfect. And I should know because that's been my drink all summer. Finally I had the fish Zandeado. You've got to let the good folks there describe it to you. But it was delicious, flavorful, and authentic - like you can't find that dish in the states. Pro tip: sit under the canopy it will just make for a better experience.

Carne apache tostada 8.5/10
Wendy D.

I've been to Raíz twice. Both times have had a great experience. Food - 4.7/5 - The tasting menu does not disappoint. There isn't anything daring or exotic flavors; however, the food is delicious. Value for food is good. $1500 pesos for 9 different dishes. Other honorable mentions, my aunt ordered the tacos tasting menu and really enjoyed it. 5 tacos for $430 pesos. Service - 5/5 - from servers, to manager, hostess, and bartender all great. We were looking for lychee martinis since they had it on their menu the first time we went. They didn't carry them anymore but the bartender was able to use her mixologist skills and came up with a very similar concoction with ingredients I would have never thought of. I appreciated them their to accommodate us instead of saying no and leaving it at that. Those gestures go such a long way!! Ambiance - 5/5 - this is a restaurant you can come to for a date or with family, business, colleagues, etc. This is not a trendy loud scene. You're able to converse comfortably while you enjoy your meal. Overall, I don't think you can miss if you come to eat at Raíz for lunch or dinner. Great food, drinks & service for a reasonable price.

Phuongngan B.

If given only one choice between Raiz, Garum, Quintonil or Pujol, I would definitely pick Raiz. For years I have obsessed about coming back to CDMX for the tuna tostada. This trip I didn't even mind the tuna tostada. The cedron ice cream is something I will be coming back year and years to come. As simple as it was, the other memorable item I slurped and scrape the dish for was the cranberry oat bread and olive oil -- Delicate orange notes with a slight bitter finish.

Ilonachka N.

I loved this place! A friend was visiting and wanted to go to Pujol the same day (he was not getting the point it was impossible) and thence were given this restaurant recommendation by another restaurant. It was a Monday and there weren't many people. The food was spectacular and so was the service! It was a couple of months ago but it was memorable. The next day we went to Pujol for lunch and felt that the food at this place was the same, if not better, than Pujol's at a third of the price. Highly recommended.

Delicious aguachile
Mary Beth L.

Raiz exceeded our expectations! The service was attentive. The cocktails were fabulous. But the food is the reason to go. The attention to detail was evident in the preparation. Flavors were complex, yet balanced. I highly recommend!

Enflatada with escamoles
Tim B.

A lot of places tend to get negative reviews since they don't know how service is in Mexico, if you're in a rush, I would eat at a fast food place, dinner will take about 2-3 hours. My actual review: as soon as we walked in we were asked which table we wanted to be seated at, I love choosing, so of course I was happy that I got to pick the table. We were asked for our preference in water, then brought a cocktail list and dinner list. Waters arrived then we were able to ask questions in both Spanish and English. Everything was explained to us as best as possible. I ordered the tasting menu, which is probably the best thing to get if you're not picky. Every course was more amazing than the last, and got to practice my espanol with the servers and they got to practice their English. Had a wonderful time, and thought the experience was more memorable and tasty than Pujol and Quintonil. TL;DR: Got the 9 course tasting menu, well worth every peso. The staff was on top of their game, from food to the service everything was on par to a Michelin star level restaurant without the pretentiousness.

Soap de Maiz y vanilla

Service is some of the best in the world and the food mirrors it! Ambiance is perfect! The food is wonderful! This is when visiting Mexico City

Oscar B.

Israel and Alfredo Chavez and Neftali have put and awesome tasting menu. While I think of myself as a groupie of Israel and Alfredo, they seem to have outdone themselves. Their previous venture was absolutely awesome and now they seem to be catching on again with Raíz. This is definitely an up and coming restaurant in Mexico City that are completely set themselves apart from the old burned out flavors of long gone Pujol, Biko, and sorry to say quntonil. Definitely an experience to be had of contemporary Mexican food with soul. Def. a highlight

Roasted beet salad - must have

See all

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 1

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 1

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Anita L.
1555
4282
4255

3 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 0
Love this 9
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 1

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Tim B.
173
16
13

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Good food but extremely small portions and a bit overpriced. Had much higher hopes after reading other reviews.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Oscar B.
46
26
16

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jeff M.
186
129
90

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Gal N.
7
46
2

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

The cocktails, service and food were awesome. Dishes were well thought out and executed on a high level. I would come back.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Arturo R.
16
81
35

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Donis Z.
184
14
12

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Sally D.
160
10
0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Swati D.
186
117
19

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Raquel P.
195
6
28

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Paul T.
142
302
1558

8 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jason H.
176
15
62

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Becca O.
182
23
1

8 years ago

Great food and service, a little expensive, but absolutely worth a stop! Ordered the tomato salad, and the off the menu lamb. Was delicious!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Mind blowing food. Got the Foie gras, Fish taco and aquachiles served table side prep. If you are a foodie worth checking them out

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Raíz Reviews in Other Languages

Review Highlights - Raíz

While in CDMX, a colleague recommended this place (she joined us as well), so we all came here for dinner one night.

Mentioned in 7 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

People searched for Mexican 166 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Guzina Oaxaca - Stuffed zucchini flowers

Guzina Oaxaca

4.4(74 reviews)
1.8 kmPolanco
$$$

Guzina Oaxaca, located in Polanco, Mexico City, is a restaurant that was bright in from a famous…read morechef from Oaxaca. I wanted to make it a point to seek out some authentic oaxacan mole, so I chose this spot that was recommended by eater.com and the Michelin guide. Had the black mole with duck breast, which was served with rice and a plantain. It was so good as the flavors were so complex and they paired really well with the perfectly cooked duck, the rice, and my fruity cocktail. On that note, I ordered one of their speciality cocktails with passionfruit and it was so good. I actually enjoyed my cocktail, made with fresh fruit, here more than the world renowned bar down the street. Also got salsa made tableside and an appetizer of pork taquitos (which, in this context, were tiny tacos). Both were flavor bombs. Overall, we are glad that we stopped by to get a sampling of very flavorful food from this restaurant and I'd definitely come back!

My sister and mom stopped by here for lunch on our trip and we are so glad we stumbled across this…read moreplace. We were pleased to find it is Michelin recognized and excited to try. They had table side salsa which was nice to watch and then try. We tried a few of the appetizers and non alcoholic drinks. I would say some of the dishes were a bit too salty and as yummy as the drinks were mine was too sweet. The main dishes on the other hand were really delicious and unique. I will say the service was impeccable, they checked on us often and even found a charger so we could charge our phones! Very great hospitality and service.

Photos
Guzina Oaxaca - Delicious Oaxaca  style salsa

Delicious Oaxaca style salsa

Guzina Oaxaca - Fish dish

Fish dish

Guzina Oaxaca - Tlayuda filled with pork, black beans and cabbage, chorizo on the side

See all

Tlayuda filled with pork, black beans and cabbage, chorizo on the side

El Bajío - Chicken caldo

El Bajío

4.1(158 reviews)
1.1 kmPolanco
$$

Listen to this: I need more Latin cuisine practice. Estoy practicando hablar en español... but…read morethat's as far as I get. I love to try new foods and attempt the local language wherever I go... but still it's impossible to mask dumb: I ordered a delicious bowl of Eggs in Xalapa style tomato broth. It arrived but they brought tortillas.... Ok... maybe I should take the (what appeared to be) scrambled eggs out of the broth and into the tortillas? Maybe add some beans and salsa too? No, of course you cannot make tacos out of soup-- idiota!!!! I had to laugh at myself and only one passing server gave me the Rock's stanky eyebrow as broth squirted everywhere! This place is absolutely stunning. The views by the window, the food presentation, the artwork and decor inside and out: I loved it all. It was especially nice that this whole Palanco area is basically one big green park. Again, my Spanish isn't great and I need much more practice but the waitress and the management were so kind and supportive. I would definitely recommend this place for a solo adventurer but it's quaint and yummy enough for a nice group dinner.

The only good meal I had in Mexico City…read more Living in San Diego and visiting Tijuana for food quite often, I guess I'm used to above average restaurant experiences. I would've thought Mexico City had great food in general, but that wasn't the case. Was there for four days, ate many meals out and this was the only one I really enjoyed. Too bad the place was so hot and stuffy. It was cooler outside than it was inside. All they needed to do was open some windows. Service was great though.

Photos
El Bajío - Dining room

Dining room

El Bajío - The best green enchiladas I've ever had!

The best green enchiladas I've ever had!

El Bajío - Dining room

See all

Dining room

La Hacienda de los Morales - Pan de plátano

La Hacienda de los Morales

4.1(72 reviews)
2.3 kmPolanco
$$$

Overall, this was a good experience. I am giving a four-star review simply because it was…read moreoverpriced. The service was great, food was good, and the historical building was very nice. Do know that you pay for everything they offer you, including bread, fruit plate, etc. We had all of the things and no complaints. I specifically had their amoladas, which were delicious. I also enjoyed their cafe de olla. If you are in the area and looking for somewhere to eat, give it a try.

Good Ambience Food is just ok…read more We visited this restaurant for breakfast, and while the ambiance is undeniably beautiful, the overall dining experience was mixed. The space itself is lovely -- a well-designed hall with elegantly set tables, fresh flowers, and a charming courtyard with greenery that adds to the atmosphere. It feels upscale and calm, and when we visited, it was not crowded, which made it even more peaceful. However, the service and food did not quite match the setting. The staff were not particularly welcoming, and communication was a bit challenging as most did not speak much English. While manageable, it did affect the overall experience. They began with a bread basket (bread and croissants), which unfortunately did not feel fresh or warm -- something you would expect at a place with this level of presentation. We ordered a couple of dishes along with a fruit bowl: * The fruit lacked the freshness and ripeness you typically find in Mexico, even at casual local spots. * The main dishes were average in flavor -- nothing stood out, and they felt somewhat generic rather than reflective of local cuisine.

Photos
La Hacienda de los Morales - Dinning table

Dinning table

La Hacienda de los Morales - Steak

Steak

La Hacienda de los Morales - Beautiful setting

See all

Beautiful setting

Barro Negro

Barro Negro

4.6(15 reviews)
1.7 kmPolanco
$$$

Barro Negro is great place to sample a variety of Oaxacan moles. We went about 8:30pm on a Monday…read morenight. The restaurant was pretty much empty so we were seated immediately. The interior is pretty plain, with some Oaxacan art on the walls, apparently available for purchase. We were served tortilla chips with samples of 3 moles (Negro, Coloradito and I think the 3rd was Mancha Manteles) and 2 salsas. As my wife and I primarily went to Barro Negro to sample moles, it was great that we could taste them before committing to a full entree. They were all very good and very different. If you think all moles are 'a Mexican chocolate sauce,' then you'll be surprised at the different varieties. The salsas were all very good and on the spicy side. For entree, I ordered the Mole Coloradito and my wife got the Mole Negro. Both were served with a chicken leg/thigh quarter covered in a very generous pool of mole, along with a small amount of rice and beans. For me, it was the right amount of mole (a lot!) and rice and beans (a small portion of each). The Coloradito is a sweeter mole, very smooth and rich. It was excellent. The Negro is smoky, almost burnt tasting. I happened to know that the cooking process includes burning chile seeds and adding them to the mixture. To me, it was kind of ashy and not to my taste. My wife said that she really liked it and the flavor mellows as you eat more. At any rate, if you're familiar with Mole Poblano, which is also very dark, the Oaxacan black mole is a totally different dish. As it was late, we chose not to get any dessert. The service was attentive and quick, not surprising given that the restaurant we empty. We enjoyed our food very much and highly recommend Barro Negro for sampling Oaxacan moles.

Nice, small, and intimate location. The mole at this location was amazing. I ordered horchata and…read morethey brought me a glass along with a small pitcher. Great service and guacamole made fresh in front of you. Both waiters kept checking to see if we needed anything. 3 variations of Mole was served with chicken and beef. Black mole was my favorite as it had a smoked undertone of complexity to it.

Photos
Barro Negro
Barro Negro
Barro Negro

See all

El Turix - Tacos de cochinita pibil

El Turix

4.4(107 reviews)
1.5 kmPolanco
$

Turix is a very small taqueria in Mexico City that specializes in juicy cochinita pibil. It's…read morejuicy, mildly spicy and costs 31 pesos (about $1.50) each. If you have a gringo stomach, it could be challenging; however we enjoyed this location in Polanco. It's quite popular for a reason

El Turix brought me straight back to the moment I first fell in love with cochinita pibil. I…read moreremembered it as my favorite bite in CDMX, went back years later, and it still holds the crown. The torta is absolutely legendary. A fluffy bolillo roll drenched in juicy, slow-roasted pork, tangy pickled onions, and a salsa that comes in swinging with just the right heat. That salsa alone could clear your sins. It's spicy, vinegary, addictive. I was sweating and smiling like a maniac. It's a tiny hole-in-the-wall in Polanco. Cash only, plastic stools, no fanfare. You order at the counter and eat fast because there's almost always a line of locals and tourists in the know. And they serve one thing: cochinita. You can get it in taco form, on a panucho, or in the god-tier torta. Honestly, get all three and thank yourself later. The meat is fall-apart tender and deeply marinated, full of citrus and achiote. The panucho, with that crispy bean-stuffed tortilla base, is underrated perfection. Everything is messy, hot, and dripping with flavor in the best way. El Turix is the kind of place that reminds you why street-style food is unmatched. No hype, no gimmicks, just absolute fire. A must every time I'm in the city.

Photos
El Turix - It's packed today !

It's packed today !

El Turix - Panucho

Panucho

El Turix - Tacos de cochinita pibil and panucho

See all

Tacos de cochinita pibil and panucho

Raíz - mexican - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...