Quick answer: Roma Norte holds more Michelin-listed restaurants per block than anywhere in Mexico. Standouts include Rosetta and Maximo Bistrot for French-Mexican fine dining, Contramar for lunchtime seafood, Fonda Fina and Expendio de Maiz for elevated Mexican, and Taqueria Orinoco for al pastor tacos. Most are a short walk from Casa Goliana.
By Jose Gaspard, Hospitality Director at Casa Goliana — boutique hotel in Roma Norte since 2015.
Published: March 9, 2026 • Last updated: May 21, 2026
Every restaurant in this guide has been personally visited by our team. We’ve lived and worked in Roma Norte for over a decade — these are the places we actually recommend to our guests at Casa Goliana, updated for 2026.
Why Roma Norte is Mexico City’s Best Neighborhood for Food
Roma Norte is not just a neighborhood — it’s an argument for why Mexico City belongs in the conversation alongside Paris, Tokyo, and New York as one of the world’s great food capitals. And we say this having walked these streets every single day for over ten years.
In 2024, the Michelin Guide came to Mexico for the first time, and Roma Norte showed the world what those of us living here already knew: this neighborhood has some of the most exciting restaurants on the planet. Rosetta, led by chef Elena Reygadas (named World’s Best Female Chef 2023 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants), earned its Michelin star. Contramar — with a 4.9 rating across 20,000 Google reviews — received Michelin recognition. The neighborhood holds more Michelin-listed restaurants per block than anywhere else in the country.
But what makes eating in Roma Norte so special isn’t just the fine dining. It’s the way you can have world-class tacos at noon, pastries from a Michelin-starred bakery at 4pm, and a tasting menu at night — all within a 10-minute walk from each other. Or from Casa Goliana, if you’re staying with us on Guanajuato 199.
This guide covers 25 restaurants we personally recommend — with real addresses, current prices, hours, what to order, and honest tips on reservations. No paid placements. No fluff.
Price Reference
- $ — Under MXN 150 per person
- $$ — MXN 150–350 per person
- $$$ — MXN 350–700 per person
- $$$$ — MXN 700+ per person
Prices are approximate and based on a main dish plus one drink, without alcohol. Updated May 2026.
1. Michelin-Recognized Restaurants in Roma Norte
When the Michelin Guide debuted in Mexico in 2024, the Roma neighborhood dominated the conversation. Here are the Roma Norte restaurants that earned recognition — and why they deserve every bit of it.
Rosetta ⭐ Michelin Star
Rosetta is, by many accounts, the most important restaurant in Mexico City. Chef Elena Reygadas — named World’s Best Female Chef 2023 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants — creates cuisine that is at once distinctly Mexican and entirely her own. The setting is a beautifully restored Porfirian mansion on Colima Street, with a courtyard that fills with warm light in the evening.
The menu changes seasonally and highlights local producers from across Mexico. Expect dishes like sea bass with sweet potato tamales, hoja santa desserts, and preparations that use pre-Hispanic ingredients in ways that feel genuinely surprising. Nothing here feels like a museum piece — it’s alive.
What to order: The tasting menu is the move if you can do it. If you’re ordering à la carte, ask your waiter what just arrived that day — Reygadas’s team shops daily.
Honest tip: Book via OpenTable 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings. If you can’t get in, head upstairs to Salón Rosetta — the bar level where you can order a selection of Rosetta snacks and desserts with cocktails, no reservation required.Address: Colima 166, Roma Norte, Mexico City, 06700
Hours: Mon–Sat 1:30pm–11pm, Sun 1:30pm–6pm
Price: $$$$ — Reservations: Essential (2–3 weeks ahead)
Walking from Casa Goliana: 8 minutes
Panadería Rosetta — Michelin-recognized bakery
Directly across the street from Restaurant Rosetta, the bakery run by the same team is arguably the most beloved institution in the neighborhood. The guava and ricotta roll has its own cult following — people line up before it opens to make sure they get one. But the entire case is worth exploring: butterscotch croissants, cardamom twists, cream-filled conchas, and freshly baked sourdough loaves that sell out by mid-morning.
This is the place where Roma Norte residents start their day. Our guests at Casa Goliana make it their first stop — and often their last before checking out.
What to order: The rollo de guayaba con ricotta (guava ricotta roll), any croissant that’s still warm, and a café de olla to go.
Honest tip: Arrive before 9am on weekends. By 11am, the rolls are gone and the line stretches out the door. On weekdays you can show up at noon without drama.Address: Colima 179, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 7:30am–8pm
Price: $ — No reservations needed
Walking from Casa Goliana: 8 minutes
Some meals in Roma happen by chance, and others come from knowing exactly what the moment calls for. Here’s a friendly guide to help you pick the right spot based on how your day is unfolding.
Máximo Bistrot — Michelin-recommended
Chef Eduardo García trained under Michelin-starred kitchens in France and New York before returning to Mexico City and opening Máximo Bistrot on Tonalá Street. The result is one of the most consistent restaurants in the neighborhood: a daily-changing menu driven entirely by what’s best at the market that morning, executed with classical French precision and Mexican soul.
The dining room feels warm and unhurried. Tables are spaced generously — a rarity in Roma Norte — and the service is attentive without being overbearing. This is the restaurant we recommend when guests ask where to go for a truly special dinner.
What to order: Whatever García is doing with duck that week is always worth it. The handmade pasta dishes are exceptional, and the wine list is one of the most thoughtfully curated in the city.
Honest tip: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are the easiest nights to get a table without a reservation. For weekends, book at least a week ahead.Address: Tonalá 133, Roma Norte, Mexico City, 06700
Hours: Mon–Sat 1:30pm–11pm, Sun 1:30pm–6pm (closed Monday)
Price: $$$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 10 minutes
2. Legendary Spots Every Visitor Must Try
These restaurants existed before Roma Norte was “Roma Norte” — the institutions that defined the neighborhood’s identity and continue to set the standard.
Contramar — Roma Norte’s most iconic restaurant
Contramar has a 4.9-star rating across more than 20,000 Google reviews. That number tells you something, but it still doesn’t fully prepare you for the experience. Opened in 1998 by chef Gabriela Cámara, this seafood restaurant in Roma Norte is consistently ranked among the best in all of Latin America — and for very good reason.
The room is loud, bright, and packed at lunch. Long tables fill with Mexico City’s creative class, politicians, chefs on their days off, and first-time visitors who’ve read every food guide ever written about CDMX. The energy is electric in the way that only truly great restaurants can manage.
What to order: The tuna tostadas with chipotle aioli are non-negotiable. The red and green fish (pescado a la talla) — a whole fish split in half and painted with two contrasting salsas — is the dish that made Contramar famous. Do not skip the arroz con leche if it’s on the menu.
Honest tip: Contramar only serves lunch (until around 6:30pm). Book well in advance — this is one of the hardest reservations in Mexico City. Walk-ins can try their luck at the bar area.Address: Durango 200, Roma Norte, Mexico City, 06700
Hours: Daily 1pm–6:30pm (lunch only)
Price: $$$$ — Reservations: Essential (1–2 weeks ahead)
Walking from Casa Goliana: 6 minutes
Fonda Fina — The best elevated Mexican cooking in Roma Norte
If someone asks us where to take visiting family who want to really taste Mexico — not fusion, not international — our answer is always Fonda Fina. Chef Juan Cabrera takes the deep canon of Mexican regional cooking and prepares it with absolute mastery. No tricks, no molecular gastronomy, no unnecessary flourishes. Just really good Mexican food.
The tacos de suadero (braised beef cheek) are some of the best in the neighborhood. The oven-roasted chamorro (pork shank) is a dish people remember years later. The setting is warm and relaxed — a neighborhood restaurant that happens to serve food at a level far beyond what its unassuming exterior suggests.
What to order: Tacos de suadero, chamorro al horno, and any of the seasonal mole preparations. Order the agua fresca of the day — they make it fresh.
Honest tip: Great for groups. The staff is warm and genuinely helpful with the menu. Reservations recommended for dinner; lunch is usually more flexible.Address: Medellín 79, Roma Norte, Mexico City, 06700
Hours: Mon–Sat 1pm–11pm, Sun 1pm–6pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended for dinner
Walking from Casa Goliana: 12 minutes
Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre — The most creative tacos in the city
There is no sign outside. The name, loosely translated, means “corn dispensary with no name.” Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre is one of the most exciting and singular dining experiences in all of Mexico City — a restaurant that treats corn as a living subject of study, not a commodity.
The menu changes constantly, built around what’s fresh and what the chefs feel like exploring that day. Tacos are the main format, but they arrive with preparations rooted in pre-Hispanic techniques: fermented, fire-cooked, wrapped in banana leaf, made with heritage corn varieties sourced directly from communities across Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Veracruz.
What to order: Let the kitchen guide you. There is often no written menu — the waiter explains what’s available that day. Trust them.
Honest tip: This restaurant has a cult following and fills up quickly. It’s a small space with communal energy. Not the place for a quiet intimate dinner — it’s lively and communal.Address: Álvaro Obregón 86, Roma Norte, Mexico City, 06700
Hours: Tue–Sun 1pm–10pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 5 minutes
3. Best Tacos in Roma Norte
Roma Norte has some of the most iconic taco spots in all of Mexico City. These are the ones worth lining up for.
Taquería Orinoco — The most Instagrammed tacos in Roma Norte
Orinoco went from neighborhood secret to international sensation in roughly two years — thanks in large part to social media, but more importantly because the tacos genuinely deserve the hype. The red and white interior is iconic. The line at 1am on a weekend is equally iconic.
What makes Orinoco’s tacos different: the meat is cooked to order on a comal with extraordinary care, and every order comes with a side of complimentary crispy potatoes (do not skip these) and a selection of house-made salsas arranged in a way that encourages experimentation.
What to order: Tacos de pastor, res (beef), and chicharrón. Order a combination of three and try all the salsas. The green tomatillo salsa is aggressive — it’s excellent.
Honest tip: The location on Álvaro Obregón has the longest lines. The second Roma Norte location on Yucatan usually has shorter waits. Aim for lunch or before 7pm for dinner to avoid the biggest crowds.Address: Álvaro Obregón 65 Bis, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 12pm–1am
Price: $$ — No reservations (walk-in only)
Walking from Casa Goliana: 4 minutes
El Hidalguense — The best barbacoa in Mexico City, Friday to Sunday only
If you’re in Roma Norte on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday morning, El Hidalguense is non-negotiable. This restaurant serves one thing: slow-cooked lamb barbacoa, prepared overnight in an underground pit the traditional way from the state of Hidalgo. It opens at 8am and by 1pm it’s often sold out.
The experience is deeply Mexican in the best possible way. The restaurant is decorated like a ranch from Hidalgo — wooden furniture, earthenware pots, the smell of smoke and consommé. You eat at communal tables alongside chilangos (Mexico City locals) who consider this a weekend ritual and a hangover cure in equal measure.
What to order: A kilo of barbacoa to share, consommé de borrego (lamb broth) to start, handmade tortillas, and all the accompaniments: cilantro, onion, chile de árbol salsa, avocado.
Honest tip: Arrive between 9am and 11am. Coming at 8am means the food is perfect and fresh. After 12:30pm the best cuts are usually gone. This is a breakfast/brunch destination, not a dinner spot.Address: Campeche 155, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, 8am–3pm (or until sold out)
Price: $$ — No reservations
Walking from Casa Goliana: 9 minutes
Tacos Frontera — Reliable classic for birria, gringas and suadero
If Orinoco is the flashy newcomer, Tacos Frontera is the dependable classic. A no-frills taquería on Sonora Street that has been feeding Roma Norte residents since before the neighborhood became internationally famous. The birria (slow-braised beef stew tacos), gringas (flour tortilla with meat and cheese), and classic suadero are cooked with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes with decades of practice.
What to order: Birria tacos with consommé for dipping, gringas, and one of each to compare the salsas.
Honest tip: This is your late-night option — it stays open until the early hours on weekends. Great after a mezcal bar crawl.Address: Sonora 157, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 9am–3am
Price: $ — No reservations
4. Best Brunch and Café Culture in Roma Norte
Roma Norte mornings deserve their own category. Coffee culture here is taken seriously — and the brunch scene gives New York a run for its money.
Madre Café — Best brunch spot with a rooftop terrace
Madre Café occupies a converted colonial mansion on Cerrada de Orizaba — one of the most photogenic streets in Roma Norte. The leafy courtyard terrace for breakfast is one of the most pleasant places to spend a morning in Mexico City. The rooftop level offers a slightly more elevated setting for brunch cocktails and more formal dining.
The menu covers both Western brunch classics and Mexican staples: chilaquiles, eggs Benedict, enfrijoladas (tortillas smothered in black bean sauce), and a pan dulce selection that rivals the best dedicated bakeries.
What to order: The enfrijoladas are exceptional — a dish that perfectly reflects the Roma Norte sensibility of traditional Mexican cooking done with real care. The cocktail brunch menu is equally strong.
Honest tip: Busy on weekends. Arrive by 10am or make a reservation for brunch. The courtyard tables go first — ask for one when you book.Address: Cda. Orizaba 131, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 8am–6pm
Price: $$ — Reservations: Recommended on weekends
Walking from Casa Goliana: 7 minutes
Lardo — Laid-back all-day dining with an open kitchen
Lardo is the kind of place you discover by accident and come back to deliberately. An open kitchen, natural light, simple wooden tables, and a menu built around organic ingredients — much of it sourced from small producers in Oaxaca and Veracruz. It works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and a casual dinner with equal ease.
The crispy chicken sandwich (made with organic chicken and house-baked bread) became something of a cult item in Mexico City food circles. But honestly, everything here is quietly excellent.
What to order: The crispy chicken sandwich, any of the grain bowls, and a michelada if you’re feeling like staying for the afternoon.Address: Agustín Melgar 6, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–10pm, Sat–Sun 9am–10pm
Price: $$ — No reservations needed for most seatings
Walking from Casa Goliana: 11 minutes
Cicatriz Café — Minimalist all-day café with distinct Roma character
Part specialty café, part all-day restaurant, Cicatriz has the most deliberately Roma Norte aesthetic of any place in the neighborhood: concrete, plants, minimal design, great light at any hour. It’s the type of place where long conversations happen naturally — over a well-made cortado in the morning or a glass of natural wine in the evening.
The food menu is concise but consistently good: open-faced tartines, grain salads, and a selection of dishes that change with the season and the supplier.
What to order: Their specialty coffee program is excellent — ask what single-origin is on the V60 that week. Any tartine with seasonal vegetables.Address: Colima 61, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 8am–10pm
Price: $$ — No reservations needed
Walking from Casa Goliana: 9 minutes
5. Casual and Local Favorites
Blanco Colima — Architecture, design and contemporary Mexican in a Porfirian mansion
Blanco Colima is one of the most visually stunning restaurants in Roma Norte. Set inside a meticulously restored Porfirian mansion, the combination of historic architecture, lush interior courtyard, and contemporary Mexican cuisine creates an experience that feels unique to this city and this neighborhood. It’s the place our guests choose when they want great food in a setting that fully represents what Roma Norte looks like at its best.
The menu leans contemporary Mexican with an emphasis on seasonal produce and thoughtful presentation. The terrace during golden hour is as good as dining in Mexico City gets.
What to order: The tasting menu is the better value. If ordering à la carte, the seafood preparations and any dish featuring local chiles are usually the kitchen’s strongest work.Address: Colima 116, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Tue–Sat 2pm–11pm, Sun 2pm–7pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 9 minutes
Propio — Creative contemporary Mexican with intimate atmosphere
Propio is one of the most exciting newer additions to the Roma Norte dining scene — a small, intimate restaurant focused on creative Mexican cuisine with a modern sensibility. The kitchen takes Mexican ingredients seriously and treats them with imagination: expect preparations you haven’t seen before using ingredients you recognize.
What to order: The menu changes frequently — ask the staff what arrived that week. The vegetable preparations are particularly strong.Address: Colima 233, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Tue–Sun 2pm–10pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 10 minutes
Comedor Jacinta — Cozy neighborhood favorite for seasonal cooking
Comedor Jacinta is the restaurant Roma Norte residents keep to themselves — which means it’s perpetually full but never overrun with tourists. A small, cozy space that feels genuinely local. The seasonal menu focuses on Mexican produce handled with care, and the cocktail program is one of the most thoughtfully constructed in the neighborhood.
What to order: Whatever vegetable dish is being highlighted that week, and one of the house cocktails — they are surprisingly inventive for a neighborhood spot.Address: Mérida 90, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Mon–Sat 1:30pm–11pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 8 minutes
Lalo! — Cheerful, colorful and great for almost any time of day
Lalo! is a genuinely cheerful restaurant — and that adjective feels earned rather than forced. The murals on the walls, the mismatched furniture, the mix of Mexican and international comfort dishes on the menu — it all adds up to a place that’s hard to leave in a bad mood. Great for solo diners, couples, and groups equally.
What to order: The eggs any style at brunch, the chilaquiles verdes, and anything involving their house-baked bread.Address: Zacatecas 173, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Daily 9am–5pm
Price: $$ — No reservations needed
Walking from Casa Goliana: 6 minutes
6. International and Fusion Dining in Roma Norte
Mog Bistro — Japanese and Asian-inspired; the best in its category
Mog Bistro is a long-standing local favorite for Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine. A small, low-lit space on Colima that fills up almost every evening — and for good reason. The sharing plates are consistently excellent, the sake selection is honest, and the service has the kind of easy familiarity that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit.
What to order: The gyoza are reliably excellent. The bao buns, the ramen on cold evenings, and whatever seasonal special the kitchen is running.Address: Colima 183, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Mon–Wed 1pm–10pm, Thu–Sat 1pm–11pm, Sun 1pm–9pm
Price: $$ — Reservations: Recommended for groups
Walking from Casa Goliana: 8 minutes
Yakumanka — Gastón Acurio’s Peruvian restaurant; one of the best in the city
Yakumanka is part of the global restaurant group led by renowned Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, and it brings the full quality of that pedigree to Roma Norte. The ceviches are prepared with the precision and care of a Lima kitchen, the pisco sours are impeccably made, and the coastal Peruvian-Mexican crossover in ingredients creates something that feels genuinely new.
The dining room is colorful, loud in the best sense, and designed to make you want to stay for a third pisco.
What to order: The classic leche de tigre ceviche, tiradito, and any of the rice dishes that anchor the main course section.Address: Álvaro Obregón 130, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Mon–Sun 1pm–11pm
Price: $$$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 4 minutes
Taverna — Mediterranean warmth with local ingredients
Taverna brings the spirit of a Southern European tavern to Roma Norte — generous sharing plates, an emphasis on conviviality, and a menu that weaves Mediterranean techniques with Mexican produce in ways that feel intuitive rather than forced. The bread is baked in-house. The wine list is better than it needs to be for a neighborhood restaurant.
What to order: Any mezze-style starter plate, the grilled whole fish, and the dessert selection — it changes often and is always worth it.Address: Orizaba 101, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Tue–Sun 2pm–11pm
Price: $$$ — Reservations: Recommended
Walking from Casa Goliana: 6 minutes
7. Bars and Mezcalerías Worth Knowing
Roma Norte’s bar scene is as good as its restaurant scene. These are the places to go once dinner is done — or for a late drink that turns into a long evening.
Tlecan — The most atmospheric mezcalería in Roma Norte
Tlecan is a mezcalería designed to honor the origins of Mexico’s most storied spirit. Volcanic stone, dim lighting, earthenware vessels, and a selection of mezcals sourced directly from small-batch producers across Oaxaca, Durango, and Guerrero. The atmosphere is deeply considered — it feels more like an extension of a pre-Hispanic ritual space than a bar.
The staff knows mezcal. Tell them what you’ve had before and what you’re looking for — they’ll guide you to something you won’t find anywhere else.Address: Colima 124, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Tue–Sun 6pm–2am
Price: $$$ — No reservations needed
Walking from Casa Goliana: 9 minutes
Maison Artemisia — Iconic cocktail bar since 2013
Open since 2013 in a 19th-century house, Maison Artemisia is where Mexico City’s cocktail culture first began to take shape. The focus is absinthe — a selection unique in Mexico — alongside classic cocktails and original creations. The Salmoncito, a gin and tonic variation invented here, became a genuine Mexican bar classic. The setting is intimate and timeless.Address: Álvaro Obregón 66, Roma Norte, Mexico City
Hours: Tue–Sun 7pm–2am
Price: $$$ — No reservations
Walking from Casa Goliana: 5 minutes
8. Practical Tips for Eating in Roma Norte
When to make reservations
Contramar, Rosetta, and Máximo Bistrot require reservations — and not just for weekends. These three restaurants fill their weeknight slots 1–2 weeks in advance during high season (October–November, March–April, and December). Use OpenTable or call directly. If OpenTable shows no availability, call the restaurant — cancellations happen daily and they often have a waitlist.
The best time to eat in Roma Norte
Lunch in Mexico is the main meal of the day, and this is especially true in Roma Norte. The best tasting menus are served at lunch. Contramar only opens for lunch. The neighborhood is most alive between 2pm and 5pm. If you’re only visiting once, make your special dinner reservation for a lunch slot — you’ll usually get better value and better food.
How to handle lines at Orinoco and El Hidalguense
For Orinoco: the second location on Yucatan Street almost always has a shorter line than the Álvaro Obregón original. For El Hidalguense: arrive before 10am on weekends. The lamb is cooked overnight in finite quantities — after 1pm, the best cuts are gone.
Getting around
Every restaurant in this guide is walkable from the central stretch of Roma Norte around Álvaro Obregón and Colima. The neighborhood is compact — even the furthest restaurants here are under 15 minutes on foot from the center. There is no need for taxis or rideshares for dinner unless you’re heading to bars in Condesa afterward.
Tipping
The standard tip in Mexico City is 10–15% of the total bill. At higher-end restaurants like Rosetta, Contramar, and Máximo Bistrot, 15% is appropriate. At casual spots and taquerías, rounding up generously is always appreciated.
9. Walking Distances from Casa Goliana
Casa Goliana is located at Guanajuato 199, Colonia Roma Norte — one of the best positions in the neighborhood for accessing all the restaurants in this guide on foot. Here’s a quick reference:
| Restaurant | Walking Time | Price Range | Reservation Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taquería Orinoco | 4 minutes | $$ | No |
| Yakumanka (Gastón Acurio) | 4 minutes | $$$$ | Yes |
| Maison Artemisia | 5 minutes | $$$ | No |
| Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre | 5 minutes | $$$ | Yes |
| Contramar | 6 minutes | $$$$ | Essential (1–2 weeks) |
| Lalo! | 6 minutes | $$ | No |
| Taverna | 6 minutes | $$$ | Yes |
| Rosetta | 8 minutes | $$$$ | Essential (2–3 weeks) |
| Panadería Rosetta | 8 minutes | $ | No |
| Comedor Jacinta | 8 minutes | $$$ | Yes |
| Mog Bistro | 8 minutes | $$ | For groups |
| Madre Café | 7 minutes | $$ | Weekend brunch |
| El Hidalguense (Fri–Sun only) | 9 minutes | $$ | No |
| Blanco Colima | 9 minutes | $$$ | Yes |
| Propio | 10 minutes | $$$ | Yes |
| Máximo Bistrot | 10 minutes | $$$$ | Yes (1 week ahead) |
| Fonda Fina | 12 minutes | $$$ | Yes (dinner) |
Our team at Casa Goliana is always happy to help guests make reservations at any restaurant in Roma Norte — just ask at the front desk when you arrive. We know which tables have the best light, which nights are quietest, and what to tell the chef if you have any dietary needs.
If you haven’t booked your stay in Roma Norte yet, reserve your room at Casa Goliana. Our location on Guanajuato 199 puts you within walking distance of every restaurant in this guide — plus a complimentary artisanal breakfast every morning, so you arrive at every meal having already eaten well.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Restaurants in Roma Norte
What is the most famous restaurant in Roma Norte, Mexico City?
Contramar is widely considered the most iconic restaurant in Roma Norte — and possibly in all of Mexico City. Open since 1998, with a 4.9-star rating across 20,000+ Google reviews, it has been internationally recognized for its seafood and is one of the hardest reservations in the city. Among fine dining, Rosetta (Michelin-starred) and Máximo Bistrot (Michelin-recommended) are the current critical favorites.
Which restaurants in Roma Norte have a Michelin star?
Following the Michelin Guide’s first visit to Mexico in 2024, Rosetta (Colima 166) — led by chef Elena Reygadas — earned a Michelin star. Máximo Bistrot (Tonalá 133) received a Michelin recommendation. Contramar (Durango 200) is also referenced in Michelin’s Mexico City selections. Panadería Rosetta is recognized as part of the same culinary operation.
Where to eat tacos in Roma Norte?
Taquería Orinoco (Álvaro Obregón 65 Bis) is the neighborhood’s most famous taco spot, known for tacos de pastor, res, and chicharrón with free crispy potatoes. El Hidalguense (Campeche 155, Fri–Sun only) serves the best lamb barbacoa in the city. Tacos Frontera (Sonora 157) is the late-night classic open until 3am. Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre (Álvaro Obregón 86) offers the most creative taco experience in Roma Norte using heritage corn varieties.
What is the best brunch spot in Roma Norte?
Madre Café (Cerrada de Orizaba 131) is the top brunch destination in Roma Norte — a restored colonial mansion with a terrace and rooftop, serving both Mexican staples (chilaquiles, enfrijoladas) and international brunch favorites. Panadería Rosetta (Colima 179) for coffee and pastries is the best early morning option. Lardo (Agustín Melgar 6) is ideal for a relaxed all-day café experience with organic ingredients.
Do I need reservations at restaurants in Roma Norte?
For Contramar, Rosetta, and Máximo Bistrot, reservations are essential — book 1–3 weeks in advance. For most other sit-down restaurants like Fonda Fina, Blanco Colima, and Comedor Jacinta, reservations are recommended especially for dinner and weekends. Taquerías like Orinoco and El Hidalguense do not take reservations. Panadería Rosetta, Lardo, and Cicatriz Café are walk-in only.
Where to eat in Roma Norte on a Sunday?
Sunday is one of the best days to eat in Roma Norte. Start at El Hidalguense (opens 8am, arrives by 10am for the best barbacoa). Head to Panadería Rosetta after for coffee and pastries. For Sunday lunch, Contramar (which only serves lunch) is the classic choice. Madre Café is excellent for a late Sunday brunch. Lalo! and Cicatriz are good options for a relaxed afternoon meal.
Eating Well in Roma Norte — A Closing Note
Roma Norte feeds you well. The neighborhood has earned its reputation as one of the world’s great food destinations — not through marketing, but through the sustained effort of chefs, bakers, taqueros, and mezcaleros who have chosen this neighborhood as the place to do their best work.
The restaurants in this guide span every budget, every occasion, and every style of eating. Whether you’re here for the Michelin stars, the late-night tacos, or a slow morning with a coffee and a guava roll from Panadería Rosetta — Roma Norte will take care of you.
If you’re planning a trip to Mexico City and want to be in the center of all of it, Casa Goliana is a boutique hotel on Guanajuato 199, a 10-minute walk from Contramar, 8 minutes from Rosetta, and 4 minutes from Orinoco. We include a full artisanal breakfast every morning — and our team knows every restaurant in this guide personally.
Frequently Asked Questions
what is the best restaurant in roma norte mexico city
Rosetta, set in a Porfirian mansion with chef Elena Reygadas’s seasonal tasting menu, is widely considered Roma Norte’s best and is Michelin-starred. Contramar is the legendary seafood favorite, famous for its red-and-green fish. Both require reserving one to three weeks ahead, so plan popular dinners well before you arrive.
where to eat tacos in roma norte
Taqueria Orinoco serves famous tacos al pastor with free crispy potatoes, while El Hidalguense offers weekend-only slow-roasted barbacoa lamb from 8am to 3pm. For late-night birria and suadero, Tacos Frontera stays open until 3am. Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre uses pre-Hispanic corn techniques with no written menu.
do you need reservations for restaurants in roma norte
For top fine-dining spots, yes. Contramar and Rosetta typically require booking one to three weeks in advance. Many taquerias, cafes, and casual spots like Lardo, Cicatriz Cafe, and Taqueria Orinoco are walk-in friendly. Barbacoa specialist El Hidalguense is weekend-only, so plan Saturday or Sunday visits early in the day.