Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Mexico City

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Contramar

4.8

4.8 (927)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Restaurante de pescados y mariscos en la colonia Roma.

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Garrett

Dined 1 day ago

The food and service are always lovely at Contramar.

Barrita de Mar - Satelite

4.8

4.8 (87)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Satelite / Naucalpan / Lomas Verdes

About the restaurant

Te invitamos a conocer la mejor selección de mariscos y el inmejorable ambiente que se vive en #BarritadeMar. Fraternidad y experiencias en alta mar.

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LizC

Dined on Nov 18, 2022

Jacqueline, our server, was great, she was on top of everything, without being too much. We sat next to the grill, no heat coming through it, and we were able to see how they prepared octopus a la talla -delicious- and some cold dishes on the other side. We were very impressed on how smooth the operations run, and the attention to detail on the food. We hada a great time!

Sonora Prime Roma Condesa

4.7

4.7 (657)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

In one of CDMX's favorite areas to feel the fascinating vibe of this great city. Indulge yourself with its delicate selection of ingredients and prime quality cuts such as New York, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Tomahawk, Cowboy, and exclusive Kobe cuts with a high level of marbling, tenderness, juiciness, unique texture, and flavor that guarantees an unparalleled sensory delight. Every day, enjoy double drinks and signature mixology. If you prefer wine, discover Punto Medio, the house wine that offers Malbec, Selection, Rosé Malbec, and White Chardonnay; designed to achieve exceptional pairing.

Fascinate yourself with our signature mixology, elegant, innovative, and refreshing blends of aromas and flavors that will surprise your senses.

At Sonora Prime Roma Condesa, the experience is for everyone. The youngest ones are welcome with a kids' menu while they enjoy recreational activities with educational carts or have fun in the playroom.

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Tomas

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

The service & food was great more of a business setting but they also have a kids room where families can easily have a quieter dinner.

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Lunes y martes de Punto Medio

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Ginza Barra

4.7

4.7 (23)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Lomas / Tecamachalco

About the restaurant

Barra de sushi especializada en experiencia al comensal utilizando materia prima de alta calidad a un precio accesible, sin dejar de mencionar la atención directa de nuestro chef ejecutivo.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 7, 2019

Gourmet japanese sushi Very nice!!

Los Arcos - Insurgentes

4.7

4.7 (147)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

Our friends and customers had identified us along these 48 years of service as the “Best Seafood Cuisine from the Pacific Coast”. This has made us achieve an important place in our national gastronomy.
Nowadays we have come to open 16 restaurants in national territory in 11 different cities: Culiacán, Mazatlán, Tijuana, Mexicali, Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, Guadalajara, México City, Monterrey, Toluca, León and Aguascalientes.
In Los Arcos Restaurant we strive to deliver a rich variety of dishes, created with only the freshest and highest quality fish and seafood from the Pacific Coast, always delighting the most demanding palates.

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JORGEB

Dined on Mar 30, 2024

Best seafood in town, outstanding service, we love the bicolor fish and tacos gobernador.

Bar Las Brujas

4.6

4.6 (266)

MXN500 and over

Pub

Condesa / Roma

About the restaurant

Number 64 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2022 extended list and 45 in North America's 50 Best Bars, Brujas is a cocktail bar located in the legendary Casa de las Brujas -Witches' House- in populous Roma Norte neighborhood, which gets its name from its peaked roof that resembles a witch's hat. Its all-women staff makes special concoctions with natural ingredients and herbs based on powerful women who have been deemed as witches.

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TessaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful cocktails - truly some of the best I’ve had. Excellent food menu. Wonderful service. I’ll be back!

Sonora Prime Centro Histórico

4.6

4.6 (100)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Juárez/Cuauhtémoc

About the restaurant

Ground floor of the Hilton Hotel, facing Alameda Central and Bellas Artes; and less than two km away from the Zócalo. Indulge yourself with its delicate selection of ingredients and prime quality cuts such as New York, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Tomahawk, Cowboy, and exclusive Kobe cuts with a high level of marbling, tenderness, juiciness, unique texture, and flavor that guarantees an unparalleled sensory delight. Every day, enjoy double drinks and signature mixology. If you prefer wine, discover Punto Medio, the house wine that offers Malbec, Selection, Rosé Malbec, and White Chardonnay; designed to achieve exceptional pairing.

Fascinate yourself with our signature mixology, elegant, innovative, and refreshing blends of aromas and flavors that will surprise your senses.

At Sonora Prime, the experience is for everyone. The little ones are welcome and taken care of with a complimentary kids' menu while they enjoy playful activities with educational carts.

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Vanessa

Dined on Feb 17, 2025

Food was great and Saul and Javier provided the best service. Will definitely be back.

Long Story Short

4.6

4.6 (66)

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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christineVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

wonderful vibe..bartenders and owners! beautiful drinks and atmosphere.. a must go

Maison Artemisia

4.6

4.6 (22)

MXN310 to MXN500

Cocktail Bar

Roma Norte

About the restaurant

Artemisia is an iconic cocktail bar in Roma Norte. Since 2013, it has been a second home and secret spot for locals and cosmopolitan crowd. Located in 19th century house, it focuses on cocktails and music experiences. In addition to its great selection of Mexican and French spirits, Artemisia offers a selection of Absinthe unique in Mexico, creative cocktails and a sharp menu of classics. Try the Salmoncito, a Gin Tonic variation invented in Artemisia that has become a real Mexican classic. With multiple spaces and a timeless, refined and cosmopolitan style, Artemisia will make you feel home. Come celebrate, enjoy the night and make new friends!

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Alejandra

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Carlos and Asher are amazing bartenders, from the moment we sat at the bar they welcomed us and asked us about our preferences and gave us cocktail recommendations. The cocktails they made were DELICIOUS! We will definitely be coming back when we are in Mexico City!

Mezcalería Santo Gusano

4.5

4.5 (117)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Santa Fe / Bosques

About the restaurant

From the inspiration of Oaxacan cuisine and the drink of the gods: El Mezcal, Santo Gusano Mezcalería was born; a place that exalts the exquisite gastronomy of the state of Oaxaca in a contemporary way. We offer exquisite Oaxacan-inspired cuisine, from the hand of the renowned chef originally from Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca: José Manuel Baños. With more than 600 mezcal labels selected by expert Laura Noguera, we are the mezcalería with the greatest variety in the world. Our bar offers cocktails with infusions and natural juices, without refined sugars. Enjoy our cozy terrace and an atmosphere that celebrates the cultural richness of Oaxaca.

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Carlos

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

The service was excellent. The suggestions were spot on. Love the place.

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