Mexico City

There is nothing like lunch at Contramar: And by lunch, we mean comida, an extended main meal which begins roughly around 3pm and continues through the afternoon and into the early evening. — goop

From a Pujol alum, Quintonil serves a lengthy tasting menu showcasing ingredients indigenous to Mexico. — Condé Nast Traveler

If there's one place that best represents Mexico City's exciting new culinary scene, it's Maximo Bistrot. — Lonely Planet

Located on a particularly tree-lined section of Amsterdam Avenue in chic Condesa, MeroToro wears the surf-and-turf tag well. — Condé Nast Traveler

Plan to drink plenty of wine and eat pasta, and be sure to try their incredible bread. — The Infatuation

At this family-style joint, you can expect old-school, 19th century recipes, plus homemade bread and tortillas –all of which fits perfectly with their slow-food credo. — Travel + Leisure

Tucked inside Polanco’s lovely Las Alcobas boutique hotel, chef Martha Ortiz’s restaurant puts a creative twist on classic family recipes –think duck in black mole and multi-color quesadillas. — Travel + Leisure

A favored hangout for Mexican politicians and TV actors---as well as big families---El Cardenal serves well prepared renditions of time-honored Mexican dishes. — Gayot

Dark mahogany furniture, crisp white table linens, exquisite blue-and-white Talavera place settings, and impeccable service strike a note of restrained opulence. — Fodor's

Tourists frequent Café de Tacuba not only for the food and pastries, but also for the art that lines the walls. — Travel + Leisure

You have a lot of eating priorities when you’re in Mexico City - but a Oaxacan breakfast or lunch at Pasillo de Humo needs to be towards the top of your list. — The Infatuation

Hipster nightlife, minus the pretension. — Bon Appétit

Long a standard for ex-pat Spaniards, Covadonga has become trendy among hipsters who frequent the place on the weekends, as well as for large group dinners on occasional weeknights. — Frommer's

Danubio has been a Mexico City tradition since 1936, and it remains an excellent choice for dining in the Historic Center. — Frommer's

If you find yourself on the city's south side, don't miss the contemporary Mexican cuisine of Edgar Nuñez, one of the capital's top chefs. — Lonely Planet

Stop by for an incredible coffee with chocolate or visit the first Rosetta in Colonia Roma for a meal, open since 2010. — On the Grid

Travel back in time at this charming restaurant, open since 1876, which has ornate chandeliers, velvet curtain, and a bullet hole in the ceiling–reportedly the work of Pancho Villa. — Travel + Leisure

The Mole Negro, heavily condimented Chipotle salsa, and Oaxacan tortilla soup are just a few of the highlights that also happen to be among the most affordable when it comes to serious gourmet eats. — goop