Service: server was great and helpful Ambiance: dark and mysterious vibe Food: Pricy but worth it. Highly recommend the tacos de pulpo. We also got mole, ceviche, tacos, tamale and their dessert! read more

Mexico City has a unique way of blending regional culture with culinary artistry and this upscale restaurant definitely meets that style. The atmosphere upon entering is moody, dimly lit, and very intimate with hints of tendrils of smoke wafting in the air. The music selection makes it even more dark and sexy. The service was a bit rushed but they showed attempts at being private and personable once you strike a conversation with them in Spanish. This is a great place to take someone who is pescatarian or vegetarian given that the menu doesn't have any meat. But with such creativity and combining flavors, you won't even miss meat proteins in your meal. The drinks were mediocre and definitely not worth the $35-40 per drink price tag. The only thing I'd recommend from the entire drinks menu is El Barrio Chino drink with a side shot of gin to mix in. Even then that's not worth the price tag. I wouldn't even order drinks here and just thoroughly enjoy the experience of unique combinations of flavors with water. We tried the white mole (mole blanco) with vegetables which was quite small and disappointing, but it was very delicious. We also tried the brussels sprouts (brochetas de coles) and plátanos fritos (plátano chintextle) which were obviously spot on as these aren't difficult dishes. We also had the tamale de esquites con chicatana which was absolutely amazing because it was such an elevated version of a basic tamale. What stole the entire show, though, was the plátano macho. It was sweet, salty, savory with a touch of tart from the shaved lime peel all at once. I've already return from my trip in Mexico and I still dream about this unique dessert... read more

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This fancy restaurant and bar has a very cool vibe. The plant that sits in the corner of the room is best seen during the day for lunch. We had the octopus tacos that were very delicious, the tostada dish was very good and almost shaped like a pizza. It was full of fresh veggies and the guacamole and sauce went very well. The aguachile was also very good. We also got the fried banana that had a nice spicy kick on top but a very soft and warm inside. The tres leches dessert was good but not what I expected as it wasn't as soft and spongy as I normally would expect it to be. The cocktails were very good and well made. The staff was very attentive and the food came out in a timely manner. read more

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I wasn't planning on going here during my trip, but my friend said it was the best restaurant she ate at in Mexico City, so I decided to swap out another restaurant with this one. Was it the best restaurant we ate at? No, not even close. But the food was good! We had a reservation for right when they opened, so we were able to pick where to sit. I wish we picked the bar because the actual tables are so low and small. Definitely more meant for drinks than food. Walking in, it's a very dark and moody vibe. It's the kind of place where an older couple next to us were shining their phone flashlights on the menu because it's so hard to see. FYI, they don't have any English menus, so I just took a picture of the menu and put it in Google Translate. We got the baby corn, smoked cheese, chicharron de arroz, and the plantain dessert. Everything tasted really good, but the chicharron was definitely the best dish of the night! The texture reminded me a lot of shrimp chips, which was probably why I liked it so much. My boyfriend said the plantain dessert was the most unique dessert he's ever had. There are no meat dishes here, so it's a great place to take a pescatarian or vegetarian. I thought I'd still be hungry after our meal because these were small plates, but I was surprisingly full (probably because of all that cheese). I probably wouldn't come back here because there's so much good food in Mexico City, but I'm glad I gave it a try! read more

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Super overrated and probably the least awesome place we went during our entire 4 day visit to CDMX. I was really excited to try Ticuchi after reading about it in a travel blog, and sad to find it disappointing. The atmosphere is dark and sexy, which is about the best thing it has going for it. It feels very scene-y and elitist. Even with a reservation, they crammed about 8 of us around two TINY cocktail tables at a corner of the booth with some chairs added. There was barely enough room for all our drinks, never mind food (yet, they seemed peeved that we weren't ordering more food). When they seated us, they gave us one menu to be shared among 8 people, so it took forever for us to review the menu and order. The place is so dark, everyone in our party needed to use their flashlight to read the menu. The drinks are extremely expensive, not just by local standards, but that of any cosmopolitan city. Our cocktails ranged from $20-35 USD. They were tasty, but not $35 tasty. For that much money, you better be blowing my mind. The service was sporadic and not very friendly. All 8 in our party would recommend skipping this one. read more

Ticuchi - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

Total mess all around. Waited 30 minutes after our reservation time without much assistance. Finally sat at two bar stools. Mediocre guacamole showed up 30 minutes after being ordered. Margs weren't great. Wouldn't go back. read more

I had great expectations that unfortunately fell flat. Everything was lacking flavor, drinks and food both left me wanting more. The place was also a little too dark in my opinion. The only thing I enjoyed was their music selection. read more

Easily one of the best meals I've had in Mexico City! Everything is so fresh and natural--you can taste the high-quality ingredients in every bite. The flavors? A whole new twist on what I'm used to as a Latino, and let me tell you--the chef here is pure magic! The atmosphere is jaw-dropping--just a dark, intimate room that sets the perfect mood. And the service? Incredible! Our server was also a total drink connoisseur, which made the experience even better. Honestly, this was hands down my best dining experience in Mexico City this time around. I haven't dined anywhere like this in at least four years, and wow, did I miss it! Now, let's talk about the details--because they nailed it. The mole? Mind-blowing. Some of the best I've ever had. And the mezcal in the cocktails? Chef's kiss! If you haven't already figured it out, this is officially my favorite restaurant in Mexico City right now. Do yourself a favor and go!!! read more

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First of all, what a sexy vibe this place has. Dark lighting, moody music, and whiffs of smokiness as you enter. They hit all the senses as the night went on. Our seating was a cozy nook, & our server spoke with us about every detail of what was to come. We started out with a tamale de esquites that we didn't want to give up. If we could've, we would've licked the inside until it was clean! The sikil pat...delicious! And the mole--get outta town! One thing I wasn't crazy about was the ice in the drinks coming up higher than the level of the drink. Kept getting my nose wet. But...small detail. I would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Note this place is very loud and dark. Need headlamps to read the menu. Drinks were okay / watered down. Food was 50/50 Guacamole and octopus tacos were beyond amazing. Mushroom empanada was yummy. Baby corn was boring- plantain asado was okay. Service was pretty good. read more

Fantastic service. Unique, tasty menu. Chill vibes. Pumpkin Soup - 4/5 Egg and Cheese Tamale - 5/5 Quesadilla - 5/5 Sooo many delicious items. A really fun, unique menu. Service is great. Love the outdoor seating with Al fresco vibes. read more

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Beyond appalled with my experience here. I bit down on a sharp ROCK in the corn tamale dish- luckily I didn't crack my tooth. When I told our server that we wanted to cancel the rest of our order and leave they had the audacity to try and charge us for the dish. The manager didn't bother coming to our table, or try to make it right. We paid for our drinks and left. The ambience is nice, but you have to question the food quality if they are allowing a pea sized rock to enter their dishes. read more

This dimly lit Gem of a space has the best lighting and ambiance to enjoy wines and Mezcal emphatically! I loved the TAMALE!!! It's blended beautifully with corn meal and real corn and arrives hot to the table! This space can get packed so arrive early and enjoy the evening speaking about art, cuisine and the pottery scene of Mexico City! read more

El ambiente y decoración del lugar no fueron de mi agrado demasiado obscuro la comida buenisima pero los drinks demasiado caros

The recent poor reviews of Ticuchi almost made us reconsider booking somewhere else for our last night, but a colleague convinced me it was worth the visit. Ticuchi was our favorite restaurant of CDMX, so I'm glad I kept it! And it's a pescatarian menu! I didn't think the music was too loud, we were not cramped, although the tables are low. Our service was exceptional, albeit a little rushed feeling in the beginning to put our order in. This is a minor critique though for what was a fantastic dinner. We heard the drinks were a highlight here, and our spicy mezcal cocktails were our favorite drinks of CDMX (sorry Handshake)! We ordered two tamales, the first being the restaurant's signature tamal stuffed with cheese, the second being an eggplant and tomato tamal (felt like a deconstructed eggplant pasta but in tamal form which was super cool and creative). Both were delicious, but their standard tamal is the must order over everything. The esquites were yummy and roasted to perfection, and we actually thought the guac was chunky deliciousness (had seen some other negative reviews but no complaints here). The weakest dish was the scallops and plantain main - very unique pairing but didn't quite land, both items worked great with the sauce just not together, but it was still yummy. The pescado curado was our other favorite - the fish with the jicama and mole was a beautiful, otherworldly delight! We ended the night with the plantain boat dessert. Wish they had gone a tiny bit lighter on the queso and heavier on the crema, but still delicious. Our bill was high but not the highest of the trip considering how much food we ordered. In short, I'm surprised at the negative reviews because our visit was superb. I would 100% visit again. read more

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Excelente servicio y atención Hospitalidad y amabilidad desde que entramos.Divina ambientación Enamoradas de Ticuchi ‍

Ambiance? Upscale, very dim, loud, sexy. Reservations needed? Yes! Food? Oh my. Listen, I used to very much dislike tamales. After having the tamales here, I would like to apologize to every tamale I have ever offended. Holy moly their tamale dish was out of this world. The crudo, mole, corn, romesco - all delicious. Pretty good drinks too. This was the only upscale restaurant we had time to try in CDMX so I can't compare to places like Pujol but I will tell you that it did not disappoint. read more

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Dynamite place!! Amazing food and cool ambiance; it wasn't that expensive for how great the food is. Really really nice and genuine staff.

Price Taste Ratio - Great A good cheaper alternative to Pujol. Made the reservation the day of and was able to even get there thirty mins earlier and be seated. The majority of the dishes were under $13! Bebida de Calpis y Cardamomo - Excellent! You need to have this with your dinner. It's nonalcoholic and incredibly refreshing. The Romesco de Sikil Pak - light flavor and not heavy, good starter. Elotitos - strong lime flavor with a good amount of charred corn. A little too much lime for my liking. Zanahorias Asadas con Mole Negro - I would have gotten five of these if I could. By far the best Mole Negro I have ever had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Comes with six blue corn tortillas. Taco de Pulpo - it was a great portion of octopus. Crispy and filling. It does only come with one Taco so it's hard to share. Plátano Macho - a hearty and filling dessert that mixes sweet and savory. You won't feel gross after eating this as it's good transition from savory to sweet. It was a little crowded with the seating and tables feel like side tables so it's a bit tight. However the design and vibes are great! Unless you eat a lot, you'll leave hungry. This is a good apps place for a pre-dinner! read more

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Okay I think Ticuchi is good but like... kind of expensive and not worth the hype. The interior vibe is also a bit bizarre. It's super dark and intimate which is cute but it's also PACKED which is not fun. I do love Polanco and the surrounding area but it's also not that fun to go out in / you go just for dinner and the surrounding area and then leave. We got the tamale, a cucumber cocktail, and the mole. I went with my friend who was vegetarian and I do think that the quality of items was pretty good here but the experience was like fine. read more

Since Pujol was fully booked until October, we decided to check out Enrique Olvera's other restaurant in Polanco. I made reservations for Ticuchi a month before and SO glad I did. There was a line forming outside the door before they opened for the evening. The vibe and interior of the place is romantic and casual. I absolutely loved the food and the service! We ordered four tapas plates which was enough. My only complaint is the tables were small and around us, everyone was crammed into the area. We ordered the following: 2 drinks (banana drink and margarita) Guacamole con Xcatik Croqueta de Papa, Hongos, Chipotle Tamale maiz Zanahorias Asadas con mole read more

Ticuchi - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

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For my first trip to CDMX, Ticuchi was one that was highly anticipated for the buzz it's been receiving in the fine dining scene there. When I first walked in the vibes felt cool and sexy with the dimly lit interior, swanky bar, and artsy hanging planter over the dining area. But first impressions aren't always correct. Once we were seated I noticed how uncomfortable the table setting was. I get that they were trying to maximize the space but the tables were cramped together and tiny... and the chairs were very uncomfy with no space anywhere to put my purse. Then to add onto my anxiety about being so cramped up in a dark, stuffy room they bring over this longgggg candle, probably about 2 ft long, and light it up on our table! With the darkness and lack of space, I was completely terrified that it would get knocked over and start a fire!! I eventually put the light out to quell my fears. Whew, after being so worked up I had to order some dranks! I highly recommend you to try one of their local tequilas! I sadly do not remember what kind I ordered, but it was straight honey and good enough to drink on it's own. I also ordered this milky cocktail that reminded me of a spiked horchata to put it in layman's terms. Twas delish but way too much ice. The metal straw they provided was too short for the glass so as the drink diminished, the straw fell into the cup and I couldn't use it anymore... so I tried to drink the last bits without the straw and had the crushed ice fall on my face. Bad UX bro... This got me thinking that whoever was in charge of the customer experience really needs to rethink their strategy a bit... As for the food, we asked the server for recommendations. I personally do not like to do this as servers could have a bias and there could be language barriers. But on the contrary, my husband loves to ask for recommendations. Well you guessed it, our server did not speak much English. But we managed to understand each other with a lot of pointing and Google Translate. Upon recommendation, we got this big tostada dish with a bean spread, some type of raw fish, and lots of greens. The fish just got lost in all the beans and greens and the dish fell flat and bland. The dish was definitely lacking in acid and seasoning. The other recommendation was the guacamole. It was a large portion for two, and it was also bland. I didn't have any kick of spice or distinctive flavors coming through. We had a couple other dishes, but nothing too memorable. The corn dish and octopus taco were probably the most stand-out of the bunch. I saw several tables eating this mole carrot dish and I was kicking myself for not going with my gut instinct and ordering that! It looked so tasty and seemed to be popular. Overall, the food was just okay and the biggest issue was the lack of thoughtfulness in the customer experience. read more

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Amazing food. Everything has a slight spice to it. The mole is incredible. There was a pizza with greens on it and that was absolutely incredible. read more

This restaurant is like a SNL skit of what a hipster restaurant is. Tiny, loud, overpriced, and serving food that just ok. We ate at some amazing places, from upscale to street food, in Mexico City, and this was by far the worst. We also went because Pujol was booked. So disappointed we walked out before the main course. First, the music was so loud good luck hearing a thing. I love some loud music but this was at club decibel...not really conducive to dinner conversation. Very cool, dark and stormy vibes but so so loud. Then, the tables! We were sat at a low banquette with two other small chairs pulled in. Our table was TWO.FEET.ROUND. I'm not kidding. And for our friend who is 6'7", he couldn't really fit in anywhere so he had to stick out in his chair, thus blocking anyone who tried to get by. Judging by the small paper cocktail napkins, at first we thought they had sat us in the bar to wait for a table. No, that is the table, we were told. One we got our cocktails (Mezcal drink selection very good!), they could only serve us one plate at a time or the table was full and we had to put things (like our own small plates) on our laps. The service was so rushed we felt we had to continue ordering every 10 seconds so they could keep serving and removing food at the tiny table. We started with the pepita seeds and the jicama. I was waiting for it to be the best seeds and jicama ever, but honestly there was nothing special about either. Literally, the jicama had sesame seeds on it and was otherwise...jicama. Again, it felt like the SNL skit joke that maybe we were missing something? But we weren't. Smoky cheese very good, the carrots in mole not so much. We had 7-8 types of mole in the city and this was just...ok. By the time we wanted to order more drinks, our server was pushing us to order dinner and it had been less than 30 minutes. It was enough. We bailed out and walked around the corner to another great spot where the servers were glad to see us, and the meal was slow and relaxing. Oh, and the table was an actual table. I'm sure Ticuchi will continue to attract the masses, and I still want to try Pujol. But for your time and money, I'd go somewhere where you can relax, talk and really enjoy your meal. Mexico City has many choices! read more

Total magic; we had a beautiful time here. Perfect drinks and Ambiance--even the music was perfect. So glad we didn't miss this! read more

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The ambiance is low and kind lighting surrounded by lots of happy diners talking about how they love every bit of food. I had guacamole, three entrees, and one dessert. I needed to taste as much as possible. The food was spectacular and I can't wait to return. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious BUT BUT BUT: - the low chairs are fine for cocktails but impractical for eating - the round tables are so tiny the poor waiters have to bring out and remove side tables to fit the food - the service is rushed to the point of rudeness - I put my fork down for a sec and poof, it was gone. (I still had food to eat.) Spend your money elsewhere. This place needs to be rethought top to bottom. read more

Ticuchi - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

Loved This place, we found it on accident during lunch and went for dinner the next day. Food is some of my favorite in The city, For reference we went to Pujol after eating here for lunch. The service is friendly, the staff speaks great English and are super helpful. Night time has a great hip vibe with great music that fits the vibe. Would definitely recommend this spot to anyone visiting the city. read more

Ticuchi - Tamal was amazing. Champurado was tasty too - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

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This restaurant has an excellent mostly gluten free pescatarian menu. So will fit with most people's dietary choices. The restaurant has a nice ambient atmosphere. We were very interested in trying the various amount of mezcals on their drink menu and Ricardo at the bar really took us through a journey of mezcals and it was an amazing experience to go with the already excellent food we ordered. I would recommend this place for delicious food and a mezcal selection you likely won't find anywhere else. read more

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Service was the worst. Food took forever main dish came out before appetizers and food was bland

If I lived in Mexico City I would be here every week! Ticuchi is a dimly lit, sexy, little bar/restaurant that probably only seats 50 people. Don't go here if you need to have a serious conversation, people are loud and enjoying themselves! The fish with the mole was insanely good. Smaller tables, mostly 2-3 people with a long sit down bar. Located 5 minutes walking from Liverpool, so go shopping before! Single floor (ground floor) restaurant, wear something nice, polanco is a bit fancy! read more

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I agree with another reviewer that this was like a satire of a trendy restaurant. First, it's more of a cocktail bar with a few small plates available. The place is so dark, you can't really see any food you do order. The drinks took FOREVER to come, as the bartenders seemed to have more important things to do than mix the very pricey cocktails. The tiny tables are knee height, which makes eating pretty awkward. The noise level is beyond. read more

Do yourself a favor and make a reservation here ASAP. We came for drinks and dinner and were blown away. The Cuban/Mexican playlist was phenomenal, adding to the cool, dark vibe. The seats were low and fairly close together, but not intrusive with your neighbors. The drink list was inventive, and their version of the Negroni made with mezcal was the best I've had. The food was fantastic, especially when paired with a few cocktails. You cannot miss the grilled cheese with habaneros, which included pickled watermelon radishes, guacamole, green salsa, and house made tortillas. To die for. The octopus taco was sublime. To top it off, we had the pavlova with strawberries and a rosemary crema. We were licking the plate. Not the cheapest meal in town, but definitely worth every peso. read more

Mejor lugar en CDMX para mezcal y comida Oaxacaña. El staff esta muy bien entrenado en mezcal. Hay qué visítalo! read more

Not impressed... generic super expensive cocktails and the only two dishes I liked were the tamal and smoked cheese. Our fish dish that was meant for sharing was disgusting and not shareable! Ticuchi wants to be a 1980's private disco, cocktail bar, and restaurant and fails at all three. read more

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Food was not good. Everything was a bit bland. Pretty expensive for the lack of flavor. Service was great. Beautiful restaurant. Chill ambiance. Just completely missed the mark on the actual food. We left hungry and sad. Some suggestions for the chef and bar manager: - too many ice cubes in the margaritas. It made them watered down. Maybe just one large ice cube in a smaller glass. - octopus taco needs lime and heat, it is too dry and not enough flavor - mole with carrots tastes like it came out of a mix and needs rethought - platano dulce needed to be cooked more and needs carmelization and cinnamon read more

Great ambiance with low lighting, and live music. Servers were great with explaining any questions we had. Portions were reasonable for the price, and the drinks tried were great. Seating was comfortable, though the tables could be a bit bigger. Had reservations right as it opened so did not have to wait for long. Would highly recommend. read more

The best mezcal destination in CDMX! Service, vibe, food and drink offerings are all superior !

Not a negative but a warning that the menu is all in Spanish and there is no translation available. One waiter spoke a little English so we could order. They did forgot to serve two of the dishes that we ordered which was very disappointing. Overall food was good, but you can skip dessert. read more

I would come here everyday for tamales if I could. This was my first time having Oaxacan cheese...omg it's next level. I probably won't be back in Mexico City for a while, but this place is at the top of my list. GOAT CHEESE on top of the tamales omg so good read more

Ticuchi - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF