Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Mexico City

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Updated September 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!

Pargot

4.9

4.9 (32)

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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Dined on Aug 9, 2024

Terrific service. Food was good, but for my taste overly complicated - too many ingredients on the plate at times.

Bajel

4.7

4.7 (97)

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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Harjit

Dined 2 days ago

Hidden gem in Mexico City-would definitely recommend for a special occasion.

Roca

4.7

4.7 (280)

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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Rodolfo

Dined on Feb 26, 2024

Great ambiance and excellent food! the place is excellent and offers a great Menu

Esquina Común

4.7

4.7 (36)

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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Jackie

Dined 2 days ago

This is a jewel! What an incredible way to combine traditional Mexican ingredients in a unique and distinctive explosion of flavors. The staff is super nice and Chef Ana is unassumingly talented. Must go restaurant if you are in CDMX. Well deserved star!

Colonia Bar & Meadery

4.6

4.6 (41)

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 Aug 13, 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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4.8

4.8 (443)

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 Jul 19, 2024

Excellent restaurant :) Tasty food Very courteous service

Arango

4.7

4.7 (1195)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Tabacalera

About the restaurant

Restaurante Arango ofrece cocina mexicana contemporánea.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Jul 7, 2024

Amazing room, nice staff. Had to wave my arms to get service including menu and drink order after being seated. Music could have been better. It was like earthy edm and annoying. Drinks and food were good.

Carajillo - Miyana

4.7

4.7 (75)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Polanco/Nueva Anzures

About the restaurant

Carajillo es la cita obligada para la comunión de sentidos y sabores, combinando a la perfección la tradición y la modernidad. Un auténtico festival para los sentidos donde celebramos el patrimonio gastronómico. Al Carajillo sabe mejor.

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LuisH

Dined on Dec 9, 2023

Food standard as the other Carajillos. Attention need to be improved, the meals and beverages were requested twice and in a couple of cases the beverages were charged but no delivered

Octavia

4.7

4.7 (19)

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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Brandonvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

My girlfriend and I randomly walked past the bar and loved the vibe inside. After looking around, we found Octavia and decided to make a reservation for her birthday at the end of the week. The next night, we went to Rosetta and I thought I had had the best meal in Mexico City. Two days later at our 15-course tasting meal at Rosetta, I was blown away. The details and presentation of the food are second-to-none. Ornate environments are crafted for almost every dish that blew me away almost as much as the taste did. We paired our dinner with a 7-course wine tasting that we both felt paired nicely with the meal. I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means, but I thought it was great. For each segment of the course, the sous-chef or chef-in-charge of the portion of the meal would come out to explain what they created. I'm vegan, my girlfriend is not, and the meals were presented together perfectly. If you're vegan, I'd highly recommend. If you're not vegan, my girlfriend would highly recommend. The ambiance is fantastic. The service was fantastic. My only regret is that it completely outdid myself for her birthday. The meal itself was fairly priced. The wine tasting was a bit more than the meal, but had some great wines and at 7 pairings, it was expected. We left absolutely full and a little drunk. They said a normal menu is starting on Monday so I think we'll be going back once more before we leave.

LaMari

4.6

4.6 (415)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Lomas de Chapultepec

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aaaavip

Dined on Jan 26, 2024

Great experience, a little louder than I’d want, but otherwise perfect

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