Best Restaurants in Mexico City 2026

Tacos al pastor

Spit-roasted marinated pork on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro — Mexico City's most iconic street food

Chiles en nogada

Poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo (meat and fruit mixture), topped with walnut cream sauce and pomegranate seeds — seasonal August-September

Mole negro

Complex dark sauce made from dried chiles, chocolate, spices, and more — usually served over turkey or chicken

Pozole

Hearty hominy corn soup with pork, garnished with cabbage, radishes, oregano, and lime — red, green, or white versions

Tlayudas

Large crispy Oaxacan corn tortilla topped with beans, quesillo cheese, and meat — available throughout CDMX

Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork braised in lard until fall-apart tender, served in tacos or by weight

Tamales

Masa dough filled with cheese, meat, or chiles, wrapped in corn husks and steamed — perfect for breakfast with atole

Cochinita pibil

Yucatecan achiote-marinated slow-roasted pork — distinctly different from central Mexican carnitas

Enchiladas

Corn tortillas dipped in various chile sauces, filled with cheese or chicken, topped with crema and cheese

Tlacoyos

Thick oval masa cakes filled with beans or cheese, topped with nopales, salsa, and crema

Pujol

Chef Enrique Olvera's flagship restaurant, consistently ranked among the world's 50 best restaurants. Pujol elevated Mexican cuisine to global recognition with boundary-pushing dishes like the legendary 'mole madre' aged over 1,500 days and a celebrated taco omakase featuring eight courses with rare ingredients like abalone and wagyu.

Tennyson 133, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City

Quintonil

Chef Jorge Vallejo's acclaimed restaurant ranked #3 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Quintonil focuses on indigenous Mexican ingredients prepared with modern techniques, exploring forgotten and underused herbs, vegetables, and proteins. The restaurant offers both tasting menus and à la carte options.

Isaac Newton 55, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City

Biko

The creative collaboration of Basque chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso blends Mexican ingredients with Basque culinary techniques. Consistently rated among Mexico's best restaurants, Biko offers sophisticated tasting menus that respect both culinary traditions. The wine cellar is exceptional.

Presidente Masaryk 407, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City

Sud 777

Chef Edgar Núñez's acclaimed restaurant in the south of Mexico City, consistently featured among Latin America's best. Sud 777 showcases hyper-seasonal Mexican ingredients with French and global influences. The garden setting adds a magical quality to dining experiences.

Boulevard de la Luz 777, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City

Rosetta

Chef Elena Reygadas's gorgeous restaurant in a converted 19th-century Roma Norte mansion. Rosetta blends Italian and Mexican culinary traditions with seasonal local ingredients. Famous for its handmade pastas, exceptional bread (sold in the adjacent Panadería Rosetta), and light-filled interior courtyard.

Colima 166, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City

Dulce Patria

Chef Martha Ortiz's theatrical restaurant in the Las Alcobas hotel lobby, celebrating Mexico's culinary heritage with dramatic presentations and bold flavors. Dulce Patria is known for its striking visual aesthetic, incorporating folk art and tradition into every aspect of the dining experience.

Anatole France 100, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City

Contramar

One of Mexico City's most beloved institutions since 1998, Contramar is a seafood restaurant turned cultural landmark. The large, light-filled space is perpetually packed with Mexico City's socialites, artists, and visitors. Famous for its iconic red and green tuna tostadas, whole grilled fish (pescado a la talla), and consistently excellent service.

Durango 200, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City

El Cardenal

A Mexico City institution for traditional Mexican cuisine since 1969, El Cardenal is celebrated for the best breakfasts and comida corrida in the Historic Center. The restaurant occupies a beautiful colonial building and is popular with families, politicians, and visitors alike. Known for its atole, tamales, and traditional mole.

Palma 23, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City

Mercado de San Juan

Premium gourmet market with imported cheeses, fresh seafood, Japanese ingredients

Hours: Daily 9am-8pm

Mercado Roma

Hip gourmet food hall with 90+ stalls and rooftop terrace

Hours: Daily 12pm-11pm

Mercado de la Merced

One of Latin America's largest traditional markets

Hours: Daily 7am-6pm

Mercado Jamaica

Legendary 24-hour flower market with food stalls

Hours: 24 hours

Mercado de Medellín

Neighborhood market with excellent fresh produce and prepared foods

Hours: Daily 7am-6pm

Mercado de Coyoacán

Colonial-era market in Coyoacán famous for tostadas

Hours: Daily 9am-6pm