Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Mexico City

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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

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!

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 Dec 4, 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.

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

Chris

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Fab experience great food and excellent service - best meal of our trip.

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Oct 19, 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 Dec 7, 2024

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Roasted duck with tamarind sauce was delicious!

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 Oct 5, 2024

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

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

Lei AnnVIP

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

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!

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 Nov 23, 2024

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

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