Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Mexico City

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Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary Mexican cuisine in Mexico City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pargot

4.8

4.8 (59)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Pargot es un restaurante de cocina Mexicana contemporánea en donde se expresa la gastronomía de nuestro país a través de los ojos de nuestro Chef Alexis Ayala. Los platillos van evolucionando conforme temporada, servidos en un ambiente relajado.

Pargot es galardonado con el “Bib Gourmand “ 2024 por la Guía Michelin.

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Amanda

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service. Highly recommend the chicken wing croquettes and the red snapper in mole

Bajel

4.8

4.8 (102)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

Located on the 13th floor and featured in the first edition of the Michelin Guide in Mexico, Bajel is a fine dining restaurant offering an exquisite fusion of Mexican and global flavors, helmed by the renowned Chef Alonso Vidal.

"Bajel is a true culinary journey. Anchored in the use of seasonal ingredients and local producers, Bajel's cuisine is an honest and respectful tribute to its surroundings. The open space allows guests to admire the harmony in the kitchen and the dedication of the team." - Chef Alonso Vidal

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Tirajeh

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Exceptional service, with attention to every detail. Food was wonderful. Each plate unique and delicious.

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Experience

Thanksgiving feast

Zéfiro

4.8

4.8 (454)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Centro

About the restaurant

Ubicado dentro de un edificio histórico de estilo neoclásico construido por Manuel Tolsá en el siglo XVIII este restaurante ofrece platillos y postres presentados de una manera audaz e innovadora. Una experiencia única para aquellos que buscan "algo más" cuando de disfrutar la comida se trata. Enriquece tus sentidos con su interesante selección de vinos mexicanos, cocteles de la casa, servicio cordial y atmósfera ecléctica que conjuga el pasado con el presente. Operado por los futuros licenciados en gastronomía de la Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, este restaurante cuenta además con Distintivo H y forma parte del selecto grupo de establecimientos "Tesoros de México" en la Ciudad de México. Un must del Centro Histórico. English menu available.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 19 Jul 2024

Excellent restaurant :) Tasty food Very courteous service

Esquina Común

4.8

4.8 (85)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mexico City

About the restaurant

Esquina Común nació en 2021 como un proyecto improvisado con el que pudieramos romper todas las reglas y paradigmas posibles

Desde aquel pequeño rincón escondido en la Roma y desde aquella minúscula cocina, fuimos compartiendo tardes y noches mágicas con cientos de personas a las que les entregamos un pedacito de nuestro mundo.

Ahora, desde nuestra terraza en Condesa, donde nos refugiamos del ruido de la Ciudad, seguimos compartiendo momentos inolvidables a través de nuestra cocina creativa y sin reglas, basada en producto de calidad y en una constante evolución.

Esquina es y será siempre el fruto del amor. Amor mutuo. Amor a la cocina. Amor al vino. Amor a la música.

Esquina es Ana Dolores y su magia.
Esquina es Carlos y el vino acompañado de la música más personal.
Esquina es la prueba de que todo es posible si hay cariño, se corren riesgos y se desafían las normas establecidas.

Esquina puedes ser tú.

Ana y Carlos

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Julianavip

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food and service. The team goes above and beyond!

Lorea

4.6

4.6 (76)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Lorea es una invitación a encontrar experiencias gastronómicas a través de la austeridad, la contención y la belleza.

Nuestra propuesta es sutil y se basa en la adaptación a lo que cada comensal requiera, su decisión es a través de dos menús degustación que son confeccionados día a día conforme al producto de mercado y lo que nuestros proveedores aliados nos ofrezcan

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Lei Annvip

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing experience at Lorea. The service was exceptional and the food was divine. The meal was creative and delicious. The chef/owner came to visit at our table and the staff made certain we were well taken care of. We highly recommend Lorea!

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Experience

A QUÉ ME SABES

Bencomo

4.6

4.6 (147)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Jardines del Pedregal

About the restaurant

Restaurante mexicano contemporáneo, un lugar donde encontrarás platillos que ensamblan modernidad con tradición, recetas de herencia que nos remontan a las raíces, recuerdos y sabores de nuestro México.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 19 Oct 2024

The place is really nice, the savoury plates are good well served and fairly good value for money but nothing outstanding, juices are freshly made but too small, avoid the fruit plate as you get charged for a plate and it’s merely an “assorted fruits sample” Their “Crown Jewels” for breakfast are the sweet bakery and their French toast which is qui good, better than many similar places.

Roca - Lomas

4.6

4.6 (289)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Lomas / Tecamachalco

About the restaurant

If you're looking for some excellent Mexican food or delicious fare from the sea to try, drop in on Roca. Since its opening, it has earned a loyal following by the locals, as well as plenty of great reviews. The friendly staff are very accommodating, and the chefs are highly skilled and dedicated to serving fantastic entr_es each and every time. The menu at Roca has things such as tuna tostadas, cucaracha shrimp and snapper a la talla ranch. There are also plenty of beverages available to top off your meal, as well as desserts.

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Fernandovip

Dined on 5 Oct 2024

Great overall, specially the food. Service is not so great.

Octavia

4.7

4.7 (32)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mexico City

About the restaurant

Under the visionary leadership of Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna, Octavia is not just a restaurant; it's a culinary manifesto that redefines contemporary Mexican cuisine. Here, each dish is a work of art, a vibrant tribute to the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that shape the culinary heart of Mexico.

At Octavia, we celebrate the diversity and richness of our cuisine, transforming traditional ingredients into modern expressions of our gastronomic heritage. 'Mexico is our pantry' is more than a motto; it's a philosophy that guides our creativity and allows us to reimagine ancestral recipes with boldness and mastery. Each creation reflects Jonatán's unique vision, combining a profound respect for ingredients and traditional techniques with innovations that reveal his distinctive style.

Octavia is more than a culinary destination; it's a meeting point for those who seek to experience and participate in the evolution of Mexican cuisine.

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Mike

Dined on 30 Oct 2024

This is an incrediblw restaurant with outstanding service, I would suggest going soon before it gets the deserved Michellin Stars!!

Colonia Bar & Meadery

4.6

4.6 (48)

MXN300 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

Welcome to Colonia, the first Meadery in Mexico... and one of the first in the world. We are the home of Lazarus & Colin Meadery and its Mead production. Our hope is that you come and sit down in a warm and comfortable environment to enjoy our wide selection of meads straight from our draughts. We suggest that you accompany your mead with the simple, real, intense, and made with heart cuisine by our chef Alex Chávez. And to harmonise your evening we have the best musical selection that will carry you all night with tracks that range from classic disco to indie dance.

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Sebastian

Dined on 13 Aug 2024

GlFood and service was great! The area is very nice and we found a parking lot right in front. Will def visit again!

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La Buena Barra - Polanco

4.6

4.6 (2026)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Polanco/Nueva Anzures

About the restaurant

La Buena Barra surge como una nueva propuesta gastronómica de comida mexicana en una ciudad con reconocidos restaurantes que manejan dicha especialidad ,por lo que teníamos que dotar de una personalidad muy particular al espacio que estábamos interviniendo de manera que desde la primera visita se distinguiera de los demás, tanto arquitectónicamente como culinariamente. La propuesta gastronómica que ofrece La Buena Barra es amplia, va desde los sabores clásicos regios como carnes al carbón y salsas de chiles piquines, recorriendo cuidadosamente la República con platillos típicos de la cocina mexicana reinventados por nuestros chefs.

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Daniel

Dined 6 days ago

Second time at La Buena Barra and as always a great experience. Food and service are extraordinary!

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