The steak was like a shoe and the r other entrees were good the service was good the atmosphere was…read morevery good. It was expensive for what we got. Of course , but the meat could have been cooked better.

I have nothing bad to say about this meal - it was amazing from start to finish. The location of…read morethis restaurant is very convenient if you're in the Polanco neighborhood, which was why we chose it (sheer laziness), but it turned out to be a great choice overall. Cambalache is an Argentine steakhouse, which is reflected in the style of grilling their meats (over an open flame, which can be viewed at the back of the restaurant), and the service of the meat itself (a La plancha, at the table). We chose the ribeye (600-700g) to share. It was perfectly cooked to medium temperature, and sliced for us tableside. A beautiful cut of meat, and very flavorful. The side dishes were tasty, too (the soufflé potatoes are a signature, and they're fun to try/share). Speaking of tableside prep, I highly recommend saving room for the strawberries Romanoff - our server spent about 20 minutes whipping a combination of vanilla Haagen Dazs, Grand Marnier, cream, and fresh-sliced strawberries into a fluffy concoction that was divinely yummy. Our youngest diner insisted on coming back to Cambalache a second time, a week later, just to have it again. It's not on the regular postre menu, so be sure to ask your server about it.

Hotel recommendation. Very fine place to come for dinner. As is often the case, Polanco area…read morerestaurants regularly receive five stars from me. Staff is the most professionally trained. Food. Just top ten. No ifs and buts about it. Oh, they will hand you an iPad with English language menu. Menu is presented with some videos of how the food is prepared. It truly is a great restaurant.

My friends and I were looking for a restaurant in Polanco for dinner. We were looking at the menu…read moreand the host, Ruben Lopez, gave us a tour of the restaurant and we decided to stay because of how kind he was. Im glad we did because this made our trip to Mexico City so amazing! The drinks and food were all presented so beautifully and were delicious. The service was also top notch as Ruben gave us so information about all the dishes and was so patient with us. We got to sit on the patio on the second floor and it was a great day to people watch and enjoy a nice dinner. Being from LA, this place beats a lot of the fine dining steakhouses I've been to. 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting or local.

Amazing Argentinian Food served in a cozy and small restaurant. Try the beef empanadas and the…read moreravioli! The owner was there and recommended his specialities. This has been the best food we got on our trip so far.

I love this place! Fresh raviolis that you can take to go (two sizes- large and small) to cook…read moreyourself and an abundance of Argentinian style empanadas are two of my favorite things here. The raviolis are infinitely better than ones I have found in Italian restaurants in the area, and I am particularly fond of the spinach and cheese ones. The older lady who works here is a sweetheart too. The place looks like it would be awesome for brunch; I will come back to try more of their items for sure. Definitely inspires me to want to travel to Argentina just for the food!

Beautiful day in CDMX, mid-60's, overcast, perfect for mid-July. After a day at the Museo de…read moreAntropologia, then exploring Polanco, this was the perfect place to close out a drizzling evening. The braised octopus was tender, grilled shrimp were fresh and the boneless ribeye also very tender, juicy and grilled to medium rare perfection. Service was impeccable, doting, and a textbook lesson to almost every other restaurant extant (especially Per Se Time Warner Center). The servers were invisible, but miraculously appeared when you needed something. They even changed out the cooling cast iron plate with a hot replacement. Atmosphere was quiet, with a tropical forest terrace and smoking section. Very refined and elegant. We enjoyed 4 hours here eating and chatting. The room was not full, and no one rushed us whatsoever, unbelievable. Totally spoiled now

I wanted to write this review as a warning to future visitors. This place is a "tourist trap." I…read moresay this because it has really inflated ratings on TripAdvisor and Open Table. I also agree with the last review, that it is a sister company with the restaurants next door, as the drink menus were identical. Sylvestre is beautifully set up decor wise and the service is wonderful. Unfortunately, the food is not on par. The tacos were bathed in a puddle of grease. The shrimp was cold and wasn't as fresh as the other food we had in Mexico City. The mashed potatoes tasted like they were cooked in a stick of butter. I wish the quality of the food matched such a beautiful environment.

.: DISCLAIMER: So currently this place has been shut down by the municipality, which I really don't…read morehave a great grasp on why. Being shut down in Mexico can have a plethora of reasons that aren't actually associated with food quality or cleanliness. So when it does open again, please visit it! Because I sincerely doubt hygiene had anything to do with it's current legal situation. :. This place is a lovely Argentinian restaurant that specializes in great steak! If you can, I think sitting near the window is the best place to be, as it's usually quieter and a bit more romantic (ie. candles, softly whispering couples). They have both English and Spanish menus which are usually written on large boards that they bring to your table. This place is certainly a bit more creative and fun in their presentation of food and set up. All meals come with in-house baked bread with rosemary and a couple of oils to dip in. As you would expect for the Polanco, the quality of the food and selection of wines/tequilas are good, and the service is generally pretty decent. I would definitely recommend keeping to the steaks and salads at this place. I found that most of the pastas are fairly good quality but sometimes can land on a bit on the dull side of things. That being said, the desserts are superb and I really enjoyed going to this place. [ TIP: However you normally like your steak, in Mexico ask for it to be cooked one level more e.g. if you like 'rare', ask for 'medium rare', or even 'medium' if they don't know what 'medium rare' is, as 'rare' will come 'blue'. This only applies in Mexico City. In the cities/locations where a lot of American and Canadian tourists can be found, then you order as you would in Canada/America.]

Amazing service Amazing food and all set in a beautiful setting. Will go back soon!!!…read moreThe Sirloin I ordered medium rare was cooked to perfection. The Caesar Salad presentation and prep at the table was fun!!!

The girlfriend and I had come to Mexico City on a weekend getaway. We were going to a function…read morelater that evening, so she went to the salon to get prepped, while I went to lunch solo. Wanting to explore new places, I decided to walk to La Vid Argentina, which sat two blocks from our hotel. I walked in, and was able to find a table despite it being pretty busy. I sat down, and the waiter brought me mineral water and a cafe americano. After getting some recommendations, I went with cheese on a grill for appetizer. The cheese was tarty, and it came with a big slice of tomato on top. For the main course, I had a medium steak, with a side of mashed potatoes and broccoli. The steak was juicy, well seasoned, and delicious. The mashed potatoes were tasty, and the broccoli was a perfect complement to the meal. I did have room for dessert, for which I ordered a flan. The flan was tasty, not too sweet, and made with much love. The ambience is upscale and trendy. The place is clean, nicely decorated, and run efficiently by a friendly and professional staff. I recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly.

We absolutely loved this place! Their cocktails were great, the steak was insane with a flavorful…read morechimmichurri and a beautifully charred fat cap. Great service and a lively atmosphere!

very popular spot! We only had to wait 20 minutes which isn't bad, CDMX tends to be like europe…read morepeople really take their time to enjoy food drinks and vibes. You should try to take reservation if possible I got the short rib, salad, comes with delicious bread and 3 types of chimichurri all delicious Wife got the milanese with cheese+ham on top includes a side of mashed potato all delicious and authentic ( my wife is from buenos aires) Picante beef empanada Washed it down with local beer victoria and a negroni there happens to be alot of argentinian restaraunts in CDMX alot of folks coming straight from there so they seem to bring their culture down here well would definitely go back! some people say its the best argentinian restaurant but theres so many curious to try the others I would maybe try the bigger piece of meat if we had more friends to come with next time photos coming soon!

I loved this restaurant, a mix between Argentinian steaks with Mexican cuisine. The service was…read moregreat and the steak was perfectly done.

Wandering the Polanco area we ended up having a lovely lunch at Spuntino. The Margherita pizza was…read moreone of the highlights of our week in Mexico City, and the salads were generous and flavorful. The wait staff was attentive and the atmosphere on the patio was unbeatable.

Great atmosphere, service excellent, food tasty, drinks just they way we like them. To top it off…read morewe had the owners sitting next to us and they treated us to mojotos. Great experience.

My fiancé was going on his bachelor trip and I wanted to surprise him and his friends with a nice…read moredinner somewhere, a major issue being that I had to organize everything stateside. I conducted my search, finding a few places online trying to locate a good spot in a city I've never visited. Gardela stood out immediately because of their communication, kindness, and dedication to making this event extra special for him and his friends. They truly created and planned the perfect event for the group and I truly could not be more grateful. Onto the food (their honest reviews)! They said it was a 11/10 dining experience overall. The food was incredible and amazing and these are some food critics traveling from major foodie cities. They planned a beautiful menu with Chicken Tortilla Soup, a variety of Empanadas, Picaña Steak and Skirt Steak, and Peasant Salad and Fries as sides. They said the soup was super delicious and flavorful. They said the steak was absolutely phenomenal and tender, it was very high quality meat. Also the salad really stood out as it was super fresh and crisp. Then they plated a beautiful dessert assortment as well as well as special happy birthday and bachelor messages to make the celebration extra special. The cocktails were also super delicious as well. They left the meal with their hearts and bellies very full. From everything, from the planning, to the the presentation of food, the service, and food quality, the team at Gardela went above and beyond. I really could not have picked a better place and now I am jealous because I need to go try some of the steaks because they had my mouth watering! Overall, I would highly recommend going to this restaurant. They said they were seated in a private room too so it made the experience even more special. My sincerest thank you to the entire team at Gardela for making this event unforgettable!

Went to Gardela during a business trip and it was so good that we ended up going two nights in a…read morerow, which says everything. The first night we focused on the steaks and they were absolutely delicious. Great quality meat, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The next night we came back and tried the pizza, which had a very authentic South American flavor and was just as enjoyable in a completely different way. The brisket tacos were also really good! Service was very good throughout, friendly, attentive, and professional without being overbearing. The wine list is extensive and impressive, with lots of excellent options from Argentina and Chile that pair perfectly with the food. Prices were very reasonable for the quality. Reservations are highly recommended because the restaurant gets busy. Another plus is the location, it is within walking distance of many hotels, including the Four Points by Sheraton. Excellent spot and absolutely worth repeating, clearly proven by the fact that we did.