Mexico City is one of the world’s top food capitals. The 2024 World’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking put two CDMX venues in the top 5 (Quintonil #3, Pujol #5), and the city has more Michelin stars per capita than any other Latin American capital. This editorial guide curates the 10 best restaurants in Mexico City based on our proprietary Trend Score™ system + visits by our editorial team since 2017.
Top 10 Best Restaurants in Mexico City 2026
1. Pujol (Polanco) — Trend Score 9.8 · Iconic
Chef Enrique Olvera redefined contemporary Mexican cuisine here. The mole madre (counted by days since first cooking — currently 2,500+ days) is a global culinary reference. World’s 50 Best #5. 1 Michelin Star. Tasting menu ~$3,200 MXN/person. Reserve 6-8 weeks in advance. Visit Pujol page.
2. Quintonil (Polanco) — Trend Score 9.7 · Iconic
Chef Jorge Vallejo + Alejandra Flores. Contemporary Mexican with French technique. World’s 50 Best #3. 1 Michelin Star. Tasting menu ~$2,800 MXN/person. Warmer atmosphere than Pujol — better for romantic dinners. Visit Quintonil page.
3. Sud777 (Pedregal) — Trend Score 9.4 · Trend Top
Chef Edgar Núñez with on-site garden growing 80% of the herbs and vegetables used. 1 Michelin Star. Beautiful for sunset reservations. Tasting menu ~$2,400 MXN/person. Visit Sud777 page.
4. Máximo Bistrot (Roma) — Trend Score 9.1 · Trend Top
Chef Eduardo García. 1 Michelin Star. Daily-changing menu based on what arrives from the market that morning. Quintessential “neo-bistrot” energy. Lunch menu ~$400 MXN, dinner ~$1,200 MXN. Visit Máximo Bistrot.
5. Em Restaurante (Roma) — Trend Score 9.0 · Trend Top
Chef Lucho Martínez. 1 Michelin Star. Mexican-Japanese fine dining tasting menu of 12 courses. Intimate space, ~24 seats only. ~$2,600 MXN with pairing. Visit Em.
6. Anatol at Las Alcobas (Polanco) — Trend Score 8.9 · Editorial Pick
Boutique hotel restaurant with terrace overlooking Chapultepec Park. Contemporary Mexican fine dining. Perfect for couples + business dinners. ~$1,800 MXN/person. Visit Anatol.
7. Sartoria (Roma) — Trend Score 8.8 · Editorial Pick
Italian restaurant from a former Osteria Francescana team member. Tuscan-inspired tasting menu in a converted villa with garden patio. Romantic, candle-lit. ~$1,500 MXN/person. Visit Sartoria.
8. Carmela y Sal (Polanco) — Trend Score 8.7 · Editorial Pick
Chef Gabriela Ruiz, named Mexico’s Best Chef 2019. Modern Mexican cuisine in a hacienda-style space. Excellent vegetarian tasting menu available. ~$1,400 MXN/person. Visit Carmela y Sal.
9. Cuerno Masaryk (Polanco) — Trend Score 8.9 · Editorial Pick
Premium Mexican steakhouse with the country’s best selection of national premium cuts. Loud, energetic, perfect for business closing dinners. ~$1,800 MXN/person + wine. Visit Cuerno Masaryk.
10. Cantina La Ópera (Centro Histórico) — Trend Score 9.2 · Trend Top
Operating since 1876. Pancho Villa’s bullet hole still in the ceiling. Traditional Mexican menu in century-old setting with original stained glass and marble bar. ~$700 MXN/person. Visit La Ópera.
By neighborhood
- Polanco: Premium dining, fine dining flagship venues, business dinners. Pujol, Quintonil, Cuerno Masaryk, Anatol, Carmela y Sal.
- Roma + Condesa: Casual-cool bistros, neo-Mexican, hipster culinary scene. Máximo Bistrot, Em, Lardo, Sartoria, Loretta.
- Pedregal: Quiet upscale neighborhood with destination restaurants. Sud777, Tetetlán.
- Centro Histórico: Historic cantinas + traditional Mexican. La Ópera, El Cardenal, Café de Tacuba.
- Juárez: Boutique hotels + new wave casual fine dining. Niddo, Café Nin.
Reservation strategy for visitors
- 6-8 weeks ahead: Pujol, Quintonil. They release reservations on the 1st of each month for the following month at 9 AM Mexico City time.
- 2-4 weeks ahead: Sud777, Em, Máximo Bistrot, Anatol.
- 1-2 weeks ahead: Sartoria, Carmela y Sal, Cuerno Masaryk.
- Walk-in possible: Cantina La Ópera, El Cardenal Centro (longer wait at lunch).
Pro tip: If you cannot get into Pujol or Quintonil, our team can sometimes secure last-minute tables through direct relationships with restaurants. Message us on WhatsApp — we respond in English in under 1 hour Thursday-Sunday.
