The Best Sandwiches in Mexico City
Colima 114
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Fast CasualSummary: Spin-off of popular market/restaurant, Delirio, with an “order and take it with you” format. Good coffee and accompaniments. Even better prices.
Durango 216
RATING: 83%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries, Italian . Cost: ~$$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Ballaró’s decorated cakes and pies are beyond impressive. But Ballaró also offers a full menu of savory Italian dishes, well-executed in a comfortable, sophisticated ambience. Ballaró is recommended highly for breakfast, antipasto over cocktails, or …
Tabasco 109
RATING: 88%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Ambiance is part hipster, part aspiring young professional. Menu is creative. Service friendly and attentive. Great food. Super experience.
Nuevo León 192
RATING: 70%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet, Gourmet Mexican . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Bola de Oro is not likely to knock Starbucks or local favorite, Cielito Querido, off the map anytime soon, but it’s still an acceptable choice for a cup of coffee.
Sindicalismo, entre Agrarismo y Progreso
RATING: 88%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries, Salads, Sandwiches . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Yume. More like, “Yummeeeee”. Quirky ambience “that works”, as does the internet. Unique menu with mix of great egg dishes, waffles, sandwiches, soups, and salads. This is a hidden gem.
Temistocles 26
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: onsistently delivering a creatively curated menu from morning to night, Café Toscano ensures a delightful dining experience for its patrons. The establishments boast stylish décor and efficient management, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests t …
Plaza Villa de la Madrid 13
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Italian . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, PizzeriaSummary: The service was good. And the prices are slightly less at Cancino than Café Toscano. And of course, you have to give it extra points for the plentitude of French bulldogs in the audience.
Homero 433
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Gourmet Mexican . Cost: ~$$$$~ . Restaurant type: Underground RestaurantSummary: were it not for the failure on the rice dish and the unusual slow-down in service near the end of the meal, this would have been one of the best dining experiences I’ve encountered in Mexico City.
Río Lerma 179
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: ~$$~ . 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 …
República de Argentina 15 Planta Alta
RATING: 76%
Cuisine(s): . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Rooftop terrace overlooking the excavation of the Templo Mayor with a limited menu of salads and sandwiches. The food and service are acceptable but the view can’t be beat. Equally good for cocktails.
Av Monterrey 116 B
RATING: 90%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Delirio is a versatile haven, catering to both extravagant cravings and simple desires with its blend of bistro charm and gourmet market convenience. Their mastery lies in effortlessly accessing top-tier ingredients, transforming them into intricate …
República de Argentina 15 Planta Alta
RATING: 90%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: El Mayor is a rooftop restaurant overlooking the excavation of the Templo Mayor. Excellent service. Tortillas and salsas are made on the spot by Tia Maria. There’s a wide variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Worth a trip from anywhere …
Calle de Chihuahua 139
RATING: 87%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Eno lives up to its good reputation. Pleasant ambiance. Varied menu with reasonable price. Hard to beat the place for breakfast.
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 48
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: Fiebre de Malta with locations in Polanco and Cuauhtémoc (Río Lerma), offers the widest variety of beer in Mexico City, accompanied by good food and service. A beer lover’s paradise.
Av. Horacio 227
RATING: 75%
Cuisine(s): German . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: A good idea, haphazardly executed. Decent sausages, horrible side dishes, and a great assortment of imported beers in an unimaginative ambience. Go for the beer. Not the food.
Río Lerma 159
RATING: 74%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Pretty darn good breakfast. The coffee is good, although coffee aficionadas will be saying it just doesn’t compare to Chiquitito Café.
Querétaro 225
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): German, Tapas - Finger Foods . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: Grüner Hof Biergarten is Mexico City’s take on a German beer garden. A unique menu with food from all over the world. Fabulous open-air rooftop location. From pretzels to American-style BBQ. From corny dogs to fish & chips. A unique take on the i …
Río Lerma 203
RATING: 74%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic, Wings . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, GastropubSummary: Hooters in Mexico City serves the same iconic hot wings and has the same trademark service as the 460 plus other locations worldwide. The entire package is good enough to land Hooters on our list of Top Picks for gastropubs in Mexico City. The chicke …
Calle Río Lerma 183
RATING: 62%
Cuisine(s): Seafood . Cost: ~$$$~ . 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.
Av Michoacán 103
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): French . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Le Creperie de la Paiz offers a full range of French menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner, in a quaint sidewalk-cafe atmosphere with better than acceptable service.
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 86
RATING: 92%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: At Lur, the chefs at failed upscale restaurant Biko, have found their niche, where diners can enjoy gourmet cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. Good service and execution of short, but creative menu make Lur a top choice in Mexico City for c …
Paseo de la Reforma 423
RATING: 82%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Buffet-Smorgasbord, Casual DiningSummary: Spot-on. Eggs perfectly cooked. Everything done just right. Those strips of smoky poblanos and sweet caramelized onions were great. One of the best salsa verdes I’ve tasted.
Calle Ozuluama 4
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Maque has a pleasant ambiance. Great for people watching. And a young, friendly, and attentive staff. Good food with high-quality ingredients. Reasonable prices. Great for breakfast, brunch or dinner. But get there early or expect a wait.
Av. Tamaulipas 39
RATING: 79%
Cuisine(s): Coffee - Bread - Pastries, Sandwiches . Cost: ~$$~ . Restaurant type: Cafe, Casual DiningSummary: Monsieur Croque is a small, quirky café cum bistro in the heart of La Condesa offering classic French bistro fare. Something different. That’s good!
Calle Milán 44
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Mexican . Cost: ~$$$~ . 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.
Lago Iseo 296
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): American Barbecue, American Cuisine . Cost: ~$$$$~ . Restaurant type: Fast CasualSummary: Pinche Gringo has brought the classic Texas-style barbecue to Mexico City. Delicious smoked brisket, ribs and sausage in an attractively decorated dining area.
Alfonso Reyes 164-B
RATING: 76%
Cuisine(s): Eclectic Gourmet . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: Que sería de mi is quaint little café offering a full range of local and international breakfast ítems. Clearly worth a visit.
Calle de Durango 205
RATING: 86%
Cuisine(s): Grilled Steaks . Cost: ~$$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual Dining, SteakhouseSummary: Sonora Grill Prime is a premium-grade steakhouse targeted to a younger and more energetic customer than your typical steakhouse. If you like martinis, dance music with a heavy bass beat and high-quality steaks, Sonora Grill Prime has you covered.
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 86
RATING: 91%
Cuisine(s): . Cost: ~$$$~ . Restaurant type: Casual DiningSummary: International casual dining chain, The Cheesecake Factory, with multiple locations in the city’s top shopping malls, executes the franchise concept flawlessly, with near perfect service and execution of the world’s lengthiest menu full the world’s fa …
