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Mexico City Restaurant Reviews

Mexico City has been a culinary capital ever since the time of Moctezuma. Chronicles tell of the extravagant banquets prepared for the Aztec emperor with more than 300 different dishes served. Today's Mexico City is a gastronomic melting pot, with some 15,000 restaurants. You'll find everything from taco stands on the streets to simple, family-style eateries and world-class restaurants. The number and range of international restaurants is growing and diversifying, particularly in middle- and upper-class neighborhoods like Polanco, San Angel, La Condesa, La Roma, Lomas de Chapultepec, and Del Valle. Argentine, Spanish, and Italian are the most dominant international cuisines; however you'll also find a fair share of Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and French restaurants. Mexico City restaurants open 7-11 AM for breakfast (el desayuno) and 1-6 for lunch (la comida)—although it's rare for Mexicans to eat lunch before 2 and you're likely to feel lonely if you arrive at a popular restaurant before then. Lunch is an institution in this country, often lasting two hours, and until nightfall on Sunday. Consequently, the evening meal (la cena) may often be very light, consisting of sweet bread and coffee, traditional tamales and atole at home, or tacos and appetizers in a restaurant. More »