The Best Restaurant in
La Condesa
Colonia La Condesa, a menudo llamada simplemente “Condesa”, es quizás el barrio más moderno de la Ciudad de México, popular entre los más jóvenes, de clase media alta más ricos en la Ciudad de México. Se están abriendo nuevos restaurantes y hoteles boutique en Condesa a toda velocidad, ya que persigue a Polanco por su estatus. No hay escasez de experiencias gastronómicas interesantes en La Condesa. Sólo te está esperando para explorar.
Nuevo León 68
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Azul offers a unique and pleasant twist on traditional Mexican cuisine elevating enchiladas and tacos to gourmet status in a casual atmosphere.
Nuevo León 192
RATING: 70%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet, Gourmet Mexican . Cost: $$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Bola de Oro is not likely to knock Starbucks or local favorite, Cielito Querido, off the map anytime soon, but it’s still an acceptable choice for a cup of coffee.
103 Av. Nuevo León
RATING: 72%
Cuisine(s): Gourmet Mexican . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: An ill-conceived décor, barely better than average service, and several lapses of execution left us wondering how this restaurant could receive so much praise. There are many better options in La Condesa!
Ozuluama 23
RATING: 74%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Hey. They serve Eggs Benedict (sort of) and French Toast. That’s reason enough for a visit. Pleasant ambiance. Good service.
Aguascalientes 206
RATING: 76%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Fast CasualSummary: Café Emir won’t win any awards for ambiance, but it’s got some unique coffee that will be of interest to coffee fanatics. And the prices are a bit more reasonable than those at many of the cafés in the neighborhood.
Calle de Aguascalientes 214
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Café Toscano offers consistent execution of a creative menu, from breakfast until late evening. The restaurants are stylishly decorated and well-managed with a friendly staff of waiters that are always attentive.
Avenida Michoacan #30A
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Café Toscano offers consistent execution of a creative menu, from breakfast until late evening. The restaurants are stylishly decorated and well-managed with a friendly staff of waiters that are always attentive.
Av Michoacán 93
RATING: 90%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Toscano Cafe has a pleasant ambiance and a varied menu at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Emphasis is on Italian, including the Illy coffee.
Alfonso Reyes 232
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: $$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Fast CasualSummary: Cute and contemporary. Coffee from small producer in Vera Cruz. Sit down or take it to go from both Cuauhtémoc and Condesa locations. Espresso or brewed. Take your pick. Limited food items. Pan dulce and a few sandwiches. Our favorite quick-fix café …
Alfonso Reyes 232
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: $$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Fast CasualSummary: Cute and contemporary. Coffee from small producer in Vera Cruz. Sit down or take it to go from both Cuauhtémoc and Condesa locations. Espresso or brewed. Take your pick. Limited food items. Pan dulce and a few sandwiches. Our favorite quick-fix café …
Campeche 340
RATING: 78%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Chuchito Perez is one of the new breed of upscale Mexican gastropubs offering an interesting fusion of Mexican, Asian and European cuisine to accompany a full range of cocktails and beers.
Campeche 322
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Good traditional breakfast menu in an otherwise ordinary restaurant. Reasonable prices. Worth a visit if your close but not a trip across town. The Huevos Encamisados are a good choice for breakfast.
Calle de Aguascalientes 200
RATING: 78%
Cuisine(s): American Barbecue . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: If you’ve never tasted Texas barbecue, you’ll think you’re in heaven. The smoky taste of those ribs will get you salivating. But if your Texan, you might be a bit disappointed.
Calle Amsterdam 62B
RATING: 74%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Pretty darn good breakfast. The coffee is good, although coffee aficionadas will be saying it just doesn’t compare to Chiquitito Café.
Zamora 174
RATING: 84%
Cuisine(s): Hot Dogs . Cost: $$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Hot Dog Ramirez offers good dogs in a “build your dog” format with a variety of sausages, buns and condiments. We like the classic chili-dog called the Chili Beans Ramirez.
Avenida Oaxaca 137
RATING: 62%
Cuisine(s): Seafood . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Seafood RestaurantSummary: La Pescadería is a seafood restaurant chain with at least three (and possibly four) locations in Mexico City, allegedly specializing in seafood.
Calle Ometusco 1
RATING: 79%
Cuisine(s): Seafood . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: We think Lampuga is the best option in Mexico City for quality seafood in a slightly upscale setting.
Agustín Melgar 6
RATING: 84%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Gourmet quality food in a casual setting. Always busy and buzzing. Almost as good for people watching as it is for dining.
Av Michoacán 103
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): French . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Le Creperie de la Paiz offers a full range of French menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a quaint sidewalk-cafe atmosphere with better than acceptable service.
Amsterdam 53
RATING: 90%
Cuisine(s): Israeli, Middle Eastern . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Merkavá’s gourmet slant on traditional middle-eastern fare in a sleek, contemporary ambiance with a lively vibe make Merkavá a rare and welcomed addition to the dining scene in Mexico City.
Calle Amsterdam 204
RATING: 85%
Cuisine(s): Gourmet Mexican . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Upscale CasualSummary: Meroto’s minimalist, yet warm and inviting ambiance, superb execution of modern Mexican fusion, and first-class service deserve praise. The dark and murky appearance of most the dishes belies the beauty that lies beneath that dark shroud.
Av. Tamaulipas 39
RATING: 79%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries, Sandwiches . Cost: $$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Monsieur Croque is a small, quirky café cum bistro in the heart of La Condesa offering classic French bistro fare. Something different. That’s good!
Amsterdam 240
RATING: 80%
Cuisine(s): European Cuisine, Italian . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Nonna (which is Italian for grandmother) is a casual-dining Italian-food restaurant located in the trendy Hipódromo neighborhood just a couple of blocks from Parque México.
Citlaltépetl 23C
RATING: 84%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Fast CasualSummary: Ojo de Agua mphasizes fresh ingredients, offering a variety of traditional Mexican breakfasts. Excellent chilaquiles including an egg. Good prices too.
Av Michoacán 3
RATING: 80%
Cuisine(s): German . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: Paulaner Keller, is your best bet for German sausages and beer if you live or are staying in Cuauhtémoc, Condesa, Juárez, or Roma Norte or Sur. Full line of Paulaner beers and four types of German and Swiss sausages.
Mazatlán 148
RATING: 84%
Cuisine(s): American Barbecue, American Cuisine . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Porco Rosso is one of handful of new restaurants in DF offering US-style barbecue (smoked meats) in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Great food.
Avenida Michoacán 168
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic, Spanish . Cost: $$$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Despite a minor error in execution on a dessert, the classy surroundings, the quite, shady location for dining on the sidewalk, the sophisticated patrons, and the flawless service still leave us with a positive impression of Primos.
Atlixco 93
RATING: 74%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, Seafood RestaurantSummary: The décor is attractive. The place is usually busy in the evening and during the peak of the lunch hour, but there’s rarely a wait for a table.
Saltillo 1
RATING: 88%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Temporal offers an earthy, rustic menu with gourmet overtones in a simple, but pleasant ambiance.
Av. Tamaulipas 99
RATING: 73%
Cuisine(s): German . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: Volksbier. Average décor, food and service. Creativity score is good because they are only one of a handful of restaurants having the courage to attempt German cuisine.
Av Michoacán 172
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Burgers . Cost: $$$ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, Hamburger RestaurantSummary: We Love Burgers offer handcrafted gourmet burgers. Hot Dogs and all-day breakfast too, including a variety of egg dishes, chilaquiles, waffles and pancake
