Great last minute find! Looks small from the street, but gorgeous upstairs seating. Interior design is really great in that you sort of feel like you are outside - even though you are not! Very friendly and attentive staff, made every effort to help us with our bad efforts in Spanish ordering (the menu is bilingual). Then there is the food - and the drinks! The portions are sizable and we probably ordered too much food between the three of us (2 appetizers, 3 mains and the veggies to share) - but everything was excellent. Great flavors, colors, textures - an absolute win. And the cocktails were pretty darn good too :) read more

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Beautiful! Sat outside with my dog. Cocktails were delicious and service was super friendly. Would recommend.

Temporal absolutely delivered on every level. They start you off with some complimentary bread with a 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. read more

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Came with my friend who lives here and she hadn't been here before so we both had no expectations. We didn't order food here... just got drinks and I have to say between the friendly and prompt service & the drinks here.. we were a fan! Expect to pay high prices, but honestly... the drinks were so good! I also like the layout of this place. We were say on the second floor looking out a window into the street and it was perfect! Would absolutely recommend this place! read more

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This place is fantastic!! Everything we ate was amazing, from the bread/olive oil/blackberry jam to the quesadillas to the gigantic pork shank with homemade tortillas. Absolutely delicious from start to finish. The drinks were good too! Not very busy and we don't know why- it's outstanding! read more

Temporal - Pork shank fell off the bone- so tender - Nightlife Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

This was the best meal we had in Mexico City. Even better than the Michelin recommend restaurant we went to a few nights later. Ambiance is comfortable, dimly lit and romantic. The wine choices were excellent, and I was particularly impressed with a Mexican red wine from Baja Sur. I don't recall the name, but I recommend trying it. That was my first time have a wine from Mexico. The food was way beyond expectations. I will definitely go back every time I'm in Mexico City. read more

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Great atmosphere, good service, and an enjoyable conversation with Diego, the owner and chef. We, unfortunately, speak little Spanish and the servers spoke little English. Diego is fluent in both languages and came to our table to talk about menu items, how dishes were prepared, and help us learn about some ingredients that are not common to the US. We ordered appetizers (arancini and a roasted tomato soup) and both were delicious and fresh. Then entrees - a sea bass and shrimp dish with an outstanding sauce, and a slow-roasted lamb shoulder. Both were terrific. Portion sizes were just right; we could have eaten more because it was all so good, but we were glad that the plates weren't overloaded. Dessert was an apple crumble and a Neapolitan flan. Again, both were delicious. So glad we found this gem! Will be happy to return on our next trip to CDMX. (And Diego, thanks again for the sauce recipe!) read more

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There weren't too many people there so I wasn't sure what to expect. I had heard to try the rabbit tavos and they were AMAZING! I've had rabbit before but this was another level of delicious! Yummy Mescal drink too(Suertr del dragon?l also tried the goat tacos which were also great but beware it's intense due to the goat cheese on top My host/server Andrej was phenomenal and attentive. Also sat on the top floor with great view by the window. Totally recommend and I will be back for sure read more

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We arrived in Mexico City today feeling tired and looking for high quality, medium priced, and healthy food. Temporal more than exceeded our expectations. The interior is a beautiful, open space with lots windows and plants. We had excellent service and the ambience was quiet but not too quiet. Nice mix of locals and travelers. Very full bar with lots of interesting cocktails. I loved the tamarind margarita. We had apps only- highly recommend the tomato soup, gnocchi, and tacos. The cauliflower was tasty but slightly under cooked. The cheesecake dessert was fabulous. All around great experience! read more

Came to Temporal for a quick dinner. The atmosphere is posh yet casual and upscale. Serve is excellent and I started off with a nice red wine . After , they brought me the complementary bred which was nice followed by my filet with potatoes which was quite good . I would certainly come back read more

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Cozy, intimate and friendly are what I would describe this place. Service was very quick and attentive. I would take my family or my date here. I tried their popular rabbit tacos and they were so good. The bread they offer was good when paired with the dipping sauce. I am not sure what the sauce was called but it was tangy, olive-like. I also tried their barised beef ribs and they were one of the great short ribs i have ever tried. 10/10 read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here last night. We came around 7 pm on a Saturday night, and it was easy to get a reservation. The restaurant serves elevated Mexican food and has what appeared to be a great wine menu, and tasty cocktails. We drank the suerte de dragon cocktail which had just the right amount of spicyness and we liked it so much we both had 2 of them. We shared the octopus tacos (our favorite), crab cake sopes, and the braised beef short ribs. Loved the octopus tacos, the crab sopes were not our favorite. The braised beef short rib was very tender, but a little lacking in flavor. The star of the night for us was their delicious salsa verde, which we needed to add to everything to make the flavor and spice level perfect. If you like good salsas, you must ask for it! read more

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Temporal was an unexpected highlight of my Mexico City trip! My first visit was originally just going to be a pre-dinner drink, but after I had their excellently made martini I decided to do their 4-piece prix fixe menu. The meal components were balanced in such a way that I felt pleasantly full, with the quinoa salad, small goat taco, bacalao, and fruit crumble being uniformly well-made and expertly presented. A second visit confirmed that their cocktail game is superb, with both the tamarind margarita and the mezcal sour bringing a balanced tartness to tequila. The tostadas bajaqueñas melded tender fish with a crispy tortilla base, and it was a great mid-afternoon snack. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. We found this spot to be perfect and way better than the Michelin Star restaurant we went to the night before. read more

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Solid and affordable tasting menu. Good drinks. Friendly service staff and chef. Will return! read more

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Temporal was amazing! Everything was so fresh, we had the roasted cauliflower which was toasted to perfection and comes with a sprinkling of sour cream and what appeared to me to be bread crumbs so delicious! I tried the espaldilla de cordero which is the braised lamb and the octopus tacos as well. The braised lamb was so tender. The octopus on the tacos was very tender as well and they use handmade tortillas. Definitely a must try! The goat cheesecake was quite tasty as well. Service was excellent, we were greeted immediately. Definitely recommend trying this restaurant, they have seating upstairs but we decided to sit outside on a fresh spring afternoon for the perfect ambiance. read more

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A beautiful dinner with friends. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and served in a magnificent contemporary space.

The noms are real! I was only in Mexico City for a couple of nights and wow. SO glad I found my way to Temporal. The ambiance is really cute, good for groups, dates, or solo diners like myself. The crab cakes were quite yummy but the gnocchi was I was taking small bites to really savor and take it all in. I know most people don't usually think of going to Italian restaurants when I'm Mexico, but you won't be disappointed. Enjoy ! read more

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Do not miss this absolute gem! The food was amazing, service was quick and attentive, cocktails were excellent. The star for me was the gnocchi with braised pork belly. Melt in your mouth with little bits of crispness. I could have stopped there! The braised pork shank was fall-off-the bone tender. Way too huge for us to finish in one sitting, but hey, leftovers are pretty great to have in the home fridge. read more

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Cute place. Small servings. Great food. Nice for an evening walk to dinner. Temporal! read more

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Friendly service and creative cuisine. We ate here two times and had two great meals. I like the interior design with multi level dining but a garden airy light feeling. Everything I ate was delicious and the pricing is very reasonable. Shared the main entree. read more

Came here for a drink after a walking tour of great food markets. The pineapple mezcal was so good, I had no idea that pineapple needed smoky flavors in its life, but it really does. A cute place to grab drinks, catch up with friends, go on a date, or to eat food. read more

Temporal - Pineapple mezcal - Nightlife Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

I had the vegetarian entree. You will need some appetizers to share and some bread or tortillas to make the meal feel more substantial...but no regrets!! Was a fantastic meal for all of us! (I was the only vegetarian). Apparently the duck was phenomenal. The steak was great as tacos. The trout was huge and very delicious. The chimichurri, tamarind and bread they give you is sooo good. We asked for more chimichurri about 3 times. The place had three leaves and was very nice and well lit, feeling very open and inviting. Service was very sincere and genuine. They took the time to look up translations when we had questions and everyone got what they wanted. read more

Temporal - Vegetarian entree. Extremely flavorful! The way they made the veggies taste with the chipotle peppers was amazing. - Nightlife Near Me - México, D.F., DIF

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Liked both food and service at Temporal. Entree #1: braised beef in enchiladas with a light brown sauce, with avocado pieces and a touch of Greek cheese. Entree #2: a very tender, properly cooked chicken with ricotta cheese and delicious potatoes. For an extra $20 Mexican pesos you can get a bottle of beer of your choice with the beef. Service is good. read more

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Went here for my more expensive meal while in Mexico City. I was excited that they would take a reservation so that I wouldn't have to wait once I arrived I booked it on OpenTable. I started with a Mescal based cocktail and moved onto a Mexican IPA. I had several appetizers, including the olives, the roasted cauliflower and the risotto. For my main dish, I had the picana. The rooster cauliflower was a standout with lots of flavor and different textures. Everything else on the table was also fantastic. The meal came with bread and a garlic oil, dipping sauce, and some fig jelly. I almost went four stars, because my pecana was a little tough as you could see in the last picture, overall a great experience. Great atmosphere and good service. read more

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After days of having given in to indulging the non-stop culinary temptations of Mexico City, I was finally hungry enough to be ready for a sit-down dinner. I had Ubered past this neat but unostentatious corner restaurant quite a few times and wondered if it might be up to the impression of serious but unpretentious dining that its appearance suggested. Tonight seemed like a good time to give it a try. I was glad that an early table was available. As the exterior had suggested, the ambiance was low key with breathing room. I was seated in a spacious, half-flight-up area open to the levels above and below, with tall, open windows, unfussy wood and metal furnishings, quiet music. The lower level contained the bar with t.v. set. The service was prompt, unostentatious and professional. I was given a menu in English, often not a good sign. Another in Spanish was available. Scanning the listings gave me hope. After considerable dithering (the good kind!) I settled for lamb shoulder with wine and herbs accompanied by whipped saffron potatoes. The Temporal spring salad with burrata, avocado and hearts of palm seemed a promising choice to round out the meal. Good golly Moses! I ate the salad very slowly, savoring every bite of the rich ingredients and subtle viniagrette dressing. I was so reluctant to miss any bit that I dropped a few small tears of baguette onto the plate to collect it. This was one of the best salads I've ever had! The lamb arrived beautifully plated. The flavor of the browned and glazed exterior was outstanding. The meat was so tender that providing a knife with the fork seemed an affront to the chef. There was little of any taste to identify the meat as lamb: a sadness to some, a relief to others. A dollop of soft bell pepper slices sat next to the fluffy ring of saffron mashed potatoes surrounding the meat. Did I want anything else? Wine? No, just water, "sin gas" with ice and a squeeze of lemon. It seemed a good fit. I enjoyed my "bits of baguette" lamb finale. Would I recommend Temporal? Without hesitation. I plan to find an opportunity in my few remaining days in the city for another visit. read more

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Great find near our airbnb in La Condesa. The ambiance is great, perfect for date night. The staff here also speaks English so it makes it easier to order. They start your meal off with complimentary bread and two different spreads - both are great, try a combo! The bread was amazingggg, I couldn't help myself and ate most of it haha. My husband and I ordered these to share: Tostadas Bajaquenas MX$140 This was good but I didn't really taste the grasshopper/worm salt crust on either piece (comes with 2). The tuna was nicely seared and raw/tender in the middle. Marinated Octopus Tacos MX$160 These came in 3s and I wish we had 3 more! These are soooo amazing, octopus was nicely cooked and tender. The green chili relish on there was the true star, SO BOMB. Roasted Cauliflower MX$130 This was just OK. Wish this was roasted a bit more so the cauliflower was a bit more tender. The anchovies cream could have also used a bit more flavor since the cauliflower itself is a pretty bland vegetable. Loved the breadcrumbs on top though! Braised Pork Rib "Enchiladas" MX$260 I thought this dish was pretty good! The breadcrumbs are again a nice addition as it is a nice textural difference to the rest of the dish. It was also topped with chunks of avocado and cheese. The sauce was really good so make sure to sop some up when you grab a bite of enchilada! Vanilla Creme Brûlée with Roasted Figs MX$140 This was reaaaalllyyy good, the sweet pepper ice cream was a nice cut to the sweetness of the dish and I loved the fresh figs baked inside on the bottom. If I could change anything, I'd probably dampen the sweetness but overall a great dessert. Drinks here are also amazing, don't forget to check out their cocktail list! I got a mezcal drink with guava, thumbs up! read more

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Three of us went to Temporal on a whim and it turned into one of the best meals we had in Mexico City. Great atmosphere (sit upstairs if you can) and helpful service. Cocktails are excellent, especially the mezcal margarita. The risotto croquette with hiutlacoche was creative and spectacular. The chef also offers a vegetarian dish of the day which was also memorable. A gem! read more

Great value and very tasty food. I appreciate their effort in trying to speak English with me. Everyone was very nice. Cauliflower was delicious as were our entrees of seabass and Picana. Would recommend. read more

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Service very attentive and friendly. Very tasty but small plates. The booth setting upstairs was lovely. read more

I don't like giving bad reviews but I have to today. I must say service was good since we were the only ones seated. The ambiance is nice and dim which was why I chose this place having light sensitivity. I want to assume this establishment lacks attention to detail. I get that hair in a dish is inevitable, so i just brushed it off. However, shavings of who knows what in my glass...and no it wasn't tap water... unacceptable. I should have listened to my gut when the owner had on a tux top, jeans and running shoes. Idk that doesn't sit right with me. Does it with you? read more

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We had an awesome time at Temporal: - The staff is very friendly and well trained, you can tell they truly care about their customers and take great pride in their work - The chef is also friendly and came to say Hi - The drinks are amazing, and generous in alcohol - The menu offers a lot of fresh and homemade options (like their gnocchis) but I do recommend to try the 8 hours cooked lamb shoulder, really melting in your mouth! read more

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Drinks were nice. The food was fine. You're paying American prices. Cool location and space.

Great service! We dined upstairs with the open air experience. Drinks were good. I had a tamarind margarita. Tangy and good! I had the roasted veggies which were amazing and my spouse had a fish dish. We eat had a fish taco which was great! read more

Food were prepared and presented very nicely! Great service as well! And their Tamarind Margarita was my favorite!

We stopped in after looking for a place that had tacos and vegetarian options. This place is amazing! It's a very nice and comfortable restaurant with multiple levels and the service was impeccable! The roasted vegetables and vegetarian lasagna were sooooo good!! We also had the creme brulee and not so pecan tart!! I cannot even describe the flavors. I'm hoping to come back before my stay is over. read more

Great food and very attentive service. The roasted whole cauliflower and goat tacos are a must. And you can't go wrong with any of the meat dishes. This was a really satisfying meal since I wanted something different from the norm in CDMX. read more

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We absolutely loved everything we ate and drank! Excellent service, beautiful ambiance and perfect location to walk around after. We will definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic little upscale place in the city, wonderful seasonal menu and great service. We sat on the second story and I loved being able to look out the window a the street passing by. The duck barbacoa was outstanding, the pork shank - melted in my mouth. I loved the soups and the breads. I ordered the crab sopes appetizer, also super delicious. I can't wait to come back and try the different seasonal things they have here. read more

Oh my GOD. Totally stumbled upon this place and I am SO glad we did. To say the food was incredible was an understatement. To start, they sold us on their "drink of the week" and it was some form of an orange/mango mixed concoction- it was divine. I cannot recall the exact names of what we had but, it was all INCREDIBLE, especially the roasted cauliflower! The ambiance is gorgeous and the staff was so attentive and accommodating (they gave us some English menus too). A perfect spot for a romantic evening or hanging with friends. The food is seriously so good I wanted to kiss the chef!! read more

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