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Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Mexico City

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Updated 05 December 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!


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Bajel
4.8
4.8 (106)
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
Top review
Kunal
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food and service. Highly recommended! We came here for a special occasion and the whole team took such great care of us!
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Zéfiro
4.8
4.8 (459)
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.
Top review
Chris
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Absolutely amazing. My favorite restaurant in Mexico City. It is a culinary school and the students put great care and love into their work. This easily outpaces many of the face restaurants in town. I encourage you to order the set menu.
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Esquina Común
4.8
4.8 (102)
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
Top review
Claudia
Dined 6 days ago
The food delicious but the staff amazing. They were so patient with the kids. thank you
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Bencomo
4.6
4.6 (149)
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.




Top review
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.
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Pargot
4.8
4.8 (67)
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.
Top review
Alexander
Dined 3 days ago
A fantastic restaurant. It's only four tables that are outdoors but it was easy to make a reservation. The food was creative and excellent. The staff carefully explains each dish which is great. You learn a lot about various local ingredients and some very interesting cooking techniques, including traditional Mexican ones. Culture and food combine in a great way. The soundtrack is also personally compiled by the chef and is one of the best I've heard at a restaurant. It will definitely be on my list of Mexico city restaurants to return to.
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Octavia
4.7
4.7 (38)
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.
Top review
SabrinaVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Very creative prix fixe menu. Everything was very fresh and beautifully plated/presented. My only very minor complaint was that two of the dishes I ordered had too much lime juice in them, which kind of overwhelmed the dishes.
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La Casa de las Sirenas
4.7
4.7 (342)
MXN310 to MXN500
Contemporary Mexican
Centro
About the restaurant
En una casa que data del siglo XVI y que en los siglos XVII, XVIII y XIX fue consolidando su carácter de monumento arquitectónico -celosamente preservado- se encuentra, desde el año1994, "La Casa de las Sirenas". Ubicada en el corazón del Centro Histórico de la CDMX, en la que fuera la primera calle de América -hoy República de Guatemala-, a solo unos pasos del Templo Mayor y del Palacio Nacional, justo a espaldas de la Catedral Metropolitana, "La Casa de las Sirenas" le invita a vivir una experiencia inolvidable. Nuestra cocina mexicana tradicional y contemporánea, le hará transitar por los sabores, colores y aromas que han dado a la gastronomía de nuestro país su carácter de Patrimonio Intangible de la Humanidad. Nuestro servicio de primera clase, enmarca el entorno ideal para vivir una experiencia única,100% mexicana. La vista desde nuestra terraza es simplemente irrepetible. Por ello es que en "La Casa de las Sirenas"... la historia es un deleite que el tiempo sazona.
Top review
Elizabeth
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Roasted duck with tamarind sauce was delicious!
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Roca - Lomas
4.7
4.7 (288)
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.
Top review
FernandoVIP
Dined on 5 Oct 2024
Great overall, specially the food. Service is not so great.
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Lorea
4.6
4.6 (82)
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Condesa / Roma
About the restaurant
In Lorea the axis of the experience is Mexico; its products and regions, the producers with whom we work, the diversity and uniqueness of each season.

In the afternoons from 14:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m., the à la carte menu is offered, full of impressive combinations and flavors from seasonal products.

At night, the classic Lorea menu, which changes weekly, invites you on a journey through different Mexican regions through ingredients and techniques. Each menu is personalized and designed to cover allergies or restrictions.
Price $2,100 MXN per person.
Top review
PascalVIP
Dined on 28 Nov 2024
This place really should have a Michelin star. Exceptional food, outstanding service (I preferred it to even Pujol’s service) and creative Mexican contemporary cuisine. A very good quiet date spot to impress.
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La Buena Barra - Polanco
4.6
4.6 (2042)
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.
Top review
Daniel
Dined on 23 Nov 2024
Second time at La Buena Barra and as always a great experience. Food and service are extraordinary!
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