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    Villa María

    3.9 (73 reviews)
    PriceyMexican
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    An interesting vintage cigarette case.
    Anthony M.

    Visiting from Southern California, and we know margaritas! So we decided to do a margarita run. We were told Villa Maria should be included in one of our stops. Good pick!

    Dinner.
    John B.

    Wonderful dinner there with coworkers. Great food and drink and non-pressuring mariachis.

    Adam D.

    Here's the deal: I've been here a million times. Not because I'm a particular fan, but because it's a tourist trap and I have a lot of friends and co-workers who come to Mexico City regularly enough where I find myself here at least once a month. What they're famous for: the margaritas. They're enormous. And for about $130 pesos you can't beat the price. That said, they're made to taste like American margaritas (with sour mix and not natural lime juice like most authentic Mexican restaurants in Mexico would serve). Inevitably, I end up ordering one, but always have to ask either for a second shot of tequila or mezcal or a whole lot of ice so it's not so sweet. The food is just okay. I usually get the pavo en mole negro (turkey in black mole), but there are far better restaurants to get authentic Mexican cuisine. That said, if you find yourself here it's likely for the margaritas and the ambiance, which is a lot of fun thanks to the endless array of quotes on the wall, and the mariachis, who will serenade your table.

    Mariachi band live
    Wen-Ju C.

    My cousin and I decided to try this restaurant as one of her friends had been here not too long ago. We made a reservation online just in case and when we arrived, a few hostesses were at the front. One of them took us all the way to the back. My cousin wanted to be more at the front near the Mariachi band, so we changed seats to literally right next to where they were currently playing at the time. It was very loud and hard to hear. The waiter seemed annoyed and didn't want to help us. When we asked him for recommendations, he shrugged and it looked like a chore for him to explain things. I was sick so I couldn't order drinks and asked for hot water instead. The waiter seemed bothered by that. My cousin got a Margarita drink and later she said it didn't settle well in her stomach. We ordered these: - Consome (chicken soup) - The broth was almost cold by the time it got to our table. The soup was bland and average. I think there were way more rice than the actual soup. - Escamoles with butter - We tried it for the first time and weren't big fans. - Chalupitas Ramon (little tacos) - Honestly, this was probably the better dish out of everything. The textures from the ingredients were decent. Taste was alright. We were going to order more after the first few dishes, but because of the waiter's attitude and lack of coming by to check on us, we decided to just get the bill. He was snotty and I am not sure if he will last anywhere long. Maybe he's going through tough situations, so hopefully he finds help. After Villa Maria, we decided to go to La Buena Barra, and the service there, as well as the drinks and food there were way better.

    Zubair K.

    Very delicious food and authentic feel to it. Service was attentive and lots of celebratory type folks who come out here. I tried crickets for the first time, was a good experience. Lots of food menu items - I exclusively got the pescado and shrimp items along with some vegetarian dishes. All very tasty!

    Red snapper in Maya sauce
    Bob C.

    Really great 1st class food here. A lot of traditional Mexican food but elevates. I started off with Escamole which is essentially ant eggs. Yea, you read that right. But it was very good! Smokey and soft texture. Excellent in a tortilla with guacamole. For my main I had what translated to red snapper with mushroom casserole. HIGHLY recommend this spot if you're in Mexico City.

    Tacos Ribeye
    Gabriel G.

    What a beautiful and fun place to visit. My traveling partner asked what I wanted to have for lunch while I was in Mexico City. Frankly I thought that was a silly question. What was I gonna say???? Chinese? Lol We bounced a few ideas around and finally he suggested Villa Marìa. It wasn't far from where we were visiting, and if you know anything about México City, being close by is a big plus. We got there a little early and took a table in the back allowing us to watch the door. We ordered fried chicken skin tacos as an appetizer, steak tacos and pumpkin flower soup as the main dish. I really enjoy chicken skin but this was the first time i've had it prepared like pork rinds. They were presented in soft corn tortillas, like a taco. I had to add a lot of salsa to make up for the lack of flavor. The pumpkin flower soup was divine. It had a silky cream base and a flavor that is hard to explain. I would say that it was a cross between potato and corn soup. The steak tacos were out of this world. They were seasoned perfectly and were served with cilantro, fresh onions, chopped jalapeños, pico de gallo, and several house salsas. I found out that there are several of these restaurants in Mexico City and each one delivers great service and amazing food. I can't wait to come back again.

    Serenata time!
    ColumBA D.

    I love it when my expectations are exceeded!!! It's all about the ambiance & fun vibes! We came knowing it's a tourist & locals trap, so I knew food would be overpriced & not as tasty as a great steet taco stand. So I suggest come here already fed & just order drinks & appetizers/desserts, which will still ring you up $16-20usd p/p. But it's a steal thanks to the Mariachi show! They don't just stand in 1 spot, they are roaming around the entire time, serenading tables, photo ops, & best of all FREE song requests! Most restaurants charge you for song requests, so this is a Big deal. We went on a Friday night: 8-9pm Huapangos from Veracruz & 9-10pm six piece Mariachi. Their official photos w/wooden frame are $6usd, which is worth it if they got a good shot. The -1 star is precisely bc of the food price vs flavor situation. We had the mini gorditas (3) & Chile relleno. The Chile had too many flavors going on at once, but that is not my type of dish anyways, but my guest loved it since it is their style. My gorditas didn't have enough filling so they were very bland. I will definitely be back before I leave town, but I'll try their 2nd location in Santa Fe & order other apps to compare.

    Shirley G.

    We came here based on local friends recommendation. I left a note to tell them it's for my friend's birthday. The restaurant did a phenomenal job!!! Really enjoyed the place, food and service. Highly recommend to everyone else!!

    Beef and mole
    Mike M.

    In this area of town and for a true Mexican food experience this is the choice. Make sure to tell them it's your birthday for a special treat! So many more menu options for entrees and appetizers than I was expecting. We started with a tequila in a sniffer and I enjoyed immensely. I had cheap tequila in mind! Make sure to go with friends or a large group. Was loud I side but lively atmosphere. Hard to recommend a good item so many options! Servers were numerous and everywhere. Never had to wait.

    Mike S.

    I went to Villa Maria with a big group for a business dinner. It's a huge restaurant with many rooms and two floors. There were a lot of signs on the walls in Spanish that were apparently funny sayings. It seems like a place that caters to big groups as I saw many such groups. We were seated at a big round table upstairs on a semi-enclosed porch. It was nice setting. Based on the recommendation of someone else in our party, I started with a ginger margarita. I wasn't too impressed. I have to first say that during my visit to Mexico City, I'd gotten used to mostly drinking tequila and mezcal straight up or having margaritas on the rocks. The ginger margarita was frozen. It tasted fine, pretty strong on the ginger (which I like), but not really what I wanted. Later in the meal, someone ordered me a tamarindo margarita, which again, was interesting for the tamarind, but not my favorite margarita. I've never seen margaritas in the US with these types of flavors; usually just sweeter things. For appetizers, the group insisted that I had to try to 'traditional' Mexican specialties - gusanos (I think that's the correct word, fried maguey worms, the ones you find in mezcal) and escamoles (ant eggs). The worms were crunchy and not squishy inside, like you might fear. They were good dipped in guacamole. You just have to get over the fact that you're putting a caterpillar in your mouth! Similarly, the escamoles were very tame to eat. You roll them up in a tortilla, optionally with some salsa. They are kind of creamy and have a cheese taste. I enjoyed both of these specialties. They weren't exactly on my wish list but I'm an adventurous eater and glad I had them. For my entree, I order cochinita pibil (achiote marinated porked baked in a banana leave). It was very good but not quite as tender as I've had before. It was shredded so I'm guessing it was cooked in large batches, then shredded and reheated for individual servings. At other restaurants in Austin, it's typically large chunks of pork that you shred yourself. At any rate, I enjoyed it enough to finish it off in a couple of tacos! To finish, I ordered flan de queso. This was not a creamy flan but was kind of crumbly because of the addition of cheese. It was excellent. I also had a cafe de olla. I didn't pay so I can't say anything about the price. The service was very good. We also had some mariachi entertainment. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal at Villa Maria.

    Passion fruit margarita
    Gaby B.

    I stumbled into this restaurant while looking for live mariachi music. We ordered the large margaritas which were very watered down, no tequila to be found. We also gave the rib eye tacos a try, and they were delicious, however very overpriced (8 tacos for 32$) Overall, Villa Maria was chaotic and unorganized. Service needs a lot of improvement. I do not recommend.

    mariachi band
    Matthew M.

    Amazing Mexican restaurant, great service, English speaking staff and menus, gigantic margaritas, spicy salsa, tasty tacos, guacamole with crickets, and a mariachi band. Casual ambiance and reasonable prices. Overall had a wonderful experience and definitely recommend if you're in Mexico City!

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    Loved the Tamarindo margarita and the appetizers. Nice traditional Mexican ambience with the Mariachi

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    Great ambience, food, service and vibe. Lovely Mariachi band that can come to play at your table.

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    Guzina Oaxaca - Stuffed zucchini flowers

    Guzina Oaxaca

    4.4(74 reviews)
    1.2 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.

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    Delicious Oaxaca style salsa

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    Fish dish

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    El Bajío - Chicken caldo

    El Bajío

    4.1(158 reviews)
    1.0 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.

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    The best green enchiladas I've ever had!

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    La Hacienda de los Morales - Pan de plátano

    La Hacienda de los Morales

    4.1(72 reviews)
    1.7 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.

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    Barro Negro

    Barro Negro

    4.6(15 reviews)
    1.2 kmPolanco
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    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.

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    El Turix - Tacos de cochinita pibil

    El Turix

    4.4(107 reviews)
    1.1 kmPolanco
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    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.

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