Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Mexico City

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Updated April 05, 2025

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!

Zéfiro

4.9

4.9 (498)

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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Ignacio

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service and excellent quality in the center of CDMX

Bajel

4.8

4.8 (132)

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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Louis

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Very interesting and sophisticated food along with great service.

Esquina Común

4.8

4.8 (176)

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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Georgia

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional dining experience! Wonderful staff, creative and delicious menu. We were wowed by the food and experience.

Pargot

4.8

4.8 (124)

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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Julie

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely delicious and wonderful staff! Food experience was superb! Chef is incredibly talented!

Roca - Lomas

4.7

4.7 (298)

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 Oct 5, 2024

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

Agüita Fria

4.7

4.7 (49)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

Un espacio casual y acogedor, lleno de mucho sabor, buena música y un gran ambiente.

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Donna

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food in a beautiful setting. Feels authentic with its focus on trout and rabbit.

LaMari - Lomas

4.7

4.7 (481)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Lomas de Chapultepec

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

Excellent food and service.

Nueve Nueve Bistro Mexicano

4.7

4.7 (1097)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Nueve Nueve is born from Grupo Hunan’s need to open a Mexican Bistro in one of the prettiest districts in Mexico City, “La Colonia Roma”. Adding efforts with architect Javier Sordo De Haro, this gastronomic feud is created inside one of the most important and cultural colonial houses, Casa Lamm.

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MiguelVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The ambience, the service and the food were all amazing and not too expensive

Octavia

4.7

4.7 (60)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Condesa / Roma

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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Erin

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Excellent work, every piece fits together and the flavors are phenomenal from start to finish

Pigeon

4.6

4.6 (283)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Michelin Guide 2024 recommended restaurant. An American bistro under the casual feeling of a neighborhood restaurant, located in one of colonia Roma’s best spots.
Chefs: Mercedes Bernal and Rodney Cusic.

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Chris

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Fantastic spot! Great service and the food was top notch!

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