Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Mexico City

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Mexico City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Honey

4.9

4.9 (20)

MXN500 and over

Southern

Lomas Altas

About the restaurant

Honey

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 19, 2024

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Puntarena - Virreyes

4.8

4.8 (166)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Lomas de Chapultepec

About the restaurant

Puntarena, más que un restaurante, es «el refugio de alguien que ama el mar y la inmensa libertad que confiere su amplitud». Federico Rigoletti, chef alquimista y artífice esencial del proyecto que ha conquistado México se ha enfocado en su verdadera pasión que está detrás de los fogones y en la búsqueda constante de elementos que combinen con la mejor materia prima del mercado. Entiende la cocina como extensión de la naturaleza, apostando por platos donde el producto habla por sí sólo, o donde el paladar evoca recuerdos y traslada a lugares, de modo que el comer deja de ser el mero hecho de aportar nutrientes y se convierte en experiencia. Una experiencia que va desde el menú, los detalles, el decorado, la iluminación y los olores, resaltando a cada comensal que la comida más que impresionar, pretende enamorar.

Top review

OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Apr 27, 2024

too noisy few custonmers shouting at lunch time not good nobody told them to lower voice loud music at lunch time

Bajel

4.7

4.7 (98)

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

kim

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Thanks for making my boyfriend’s Birthday special. Everyone on the restaurant team was knowledgeable, and cared about the experience. The view were also spectacular!

Octavia

4.7

4.7 (23)

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

Gee

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Wonderful service and beautiful presentation! The Octavia team were extremely accommodating and hospitable. We were very lucky to have been able to celebrate my mom’s 66th birthday here. I will be dreaming about the desserts until my next visit!

Licoreria Limantour - Roma

4.6

4.6 (430)

MXN310 to MXN500

Cocktail Bar

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Bar especializado en coctelería, ambiente relajado y cosmopolita. Numero 11 en The 50 Best Bars in the World.

Top review

Blair

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Excellent cocktails, especially their standards. It’s loud but fun

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Licoreria

Polpo

4.6

4.6 (188)

MXN500 and over

International

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Polpo es un bar gastronómico donde exploramos el concepto de platillos de todo el mundo.
Servimos charcutería artesanal, quesos y platitos con una selección de vinos que cambia por temporada, cocteles clásicos y cañitas de cerveza de barril.
La cocina y el concepto estan a cargo del chef Marco Carboni.

Top review

ale

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

it was such a good experience i loved the aperol spritz and the waitress was super nice

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LUISITO EN POLPO

BLACK LEGEND

4.6

4.6 (201)

MXN500 and over

International

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

We are a Restaurant and Cocktail Bar with international cuisine with a signature gastronomic experience.

Delight your palate with our exquisite variety of unique dishes, signature mixology and classic cocktails.
Live the experience in a relaxed, comfortable and unique environment in the company of your partner, friends or family. Ideal for lunch, dinner or celebrating in style like a Legend.

For your comfort we have the option of Terrace, Bar or Lounge.
Find our resident DJ during your stay.

Tamaulipas #100, Condesa, CDMX
Contact and Reservations: +52 (55) 9213 9456

"Heroes get remembered, but Legends Never Die."

Children of all ages welcome.
Pet Friendly Option.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

The signage is a little difficult to see, but the food is amazing. The presentation was very nice. The drinks were very creative.

Long Story Short

4.5

4.5 (42)

MXN310 to MXN500

Cocktail Bar

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

An intimate and soulful space in the heart of Mexico City, located at Colonia Juárez right between Reforma Av. and Colonia Roma, created for music, drinks and food enthusiast. Our bar is managed by Ramón Tovar, kitchen by Ximena Aréchaga and the music is curated by negrish.

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Vania

Dined on Apr 14, 2024

The person receiving at the door could be nicer…..

Don Pling

4.5

4.5 (81)

MXN310 to MXN500

Chinese

Polanco/Nueva Anzures

About the restaurant

Cocina fusión china-mexicana creando platillos innovadores e irreverentes con sabores únicos y deliciosos.
Ubicado en el corazón de Polanquito en un ambiente relajado y acogedor.

Top review

Everardo

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Amazing food. Delicious, unique, well presented. Service was good with opportunity to match the outstanding level of the food. Decor was original and cozy, location could not be better. Ambiance was low energy as there was not a lot of people (don’t know why!)

Maestro Taquero - Condesa

4.2

4.2 (41)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Maestro Taquero Condesa es un concepto que rinde homenaje a las creaciones y aportaciones gastronómicas que hicieron exitosos a nuestros maestros taqueros, reuniendo productos de gran calidad y combinándola con los mejores destilados. Por su ambiente, estilo campirano y constante innovación, el lugar recrea una atmósfera muy mexicana que da como resultado el llevar la experiencia del taco al siguiente nivel, gracias a ello decimos que tenemos la receta de los mejores tacos de México.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 15, 2024

Amazing food and experience. I would go back for seconds whenever I am in Mexico City again.

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