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Aleli

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Sinaloa 141, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Grill restaurant with Mexican flavors, great cocktails, and desserts  

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Sinaloa 141, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

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Sinaloa 141, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

+52 55 1973 9913
alelirooftop.com
@alelirooftop

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@michelinguide

"As its name suggests, Aleli is indeed located on the rooftop, so while the location may not be a surprise, the food is. You'll soon see (and smell) why, as the embers from the grill permeate the air. It's certainly worth snagging a seat at the bar to watch the cook at work on the grill. The menu of traditional Mexican cuisine may not be extensive, but it proudly displays dishes that stand out for their flavor, quality products and presentation. Highlights include brocheta de camarón, pan de papa a la brasa, lomo de pescado zarandeado, and of course the much-loved cheesecake asado. Cocktails and wine complete the sunny picture, but perhaps even more smile-inducing is the palatable price." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/ciudad-de-mexico/cuauhtemoc_1995126/restaurant/aleli-rooftop
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@michelinguide

Aleli Rooftop

"As its name suggests, Aleli is indeed located on the rooftop, so while the location may not be a surprise, the food is. You'll soon see (and smell) why, as the embers from the grill permeate the air. It's certainly worth snagging a seat at the bar to watch the cook at work on the grill. The menu of traditional Mexican cuisine may not be extensive, but it proudly displays dishes that stand out for their flavor, quality products and presentation. Highlights include brocheta de camarón, pan de papa a la brasa, lomo de pescado zarandeado, and of course the much-loved cheesecake asado. Cocktails and wine complete the sunny picture, but perhaps even more smile-inducing is the palatable price." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/ciudad-de-mexico/cuauhtemoc_1995126/restaurant/aleli-rooftop
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Yesenia Bannister

Google
Aleli Rooftop Restaurant offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with a small but charming rooftop setting. The cocktails were a highlight, bursting with flavor and beautifully crafted. The appetizers were equally impressive—the sourdough bread arrived warm and inviting, while the pate delivered a rich, satisfying taste.However, the main course options were limited, with only three choices available. We tried all three: the paella stood out as the star, with crispy rice at the bottom and vibrant, packed flavors in every bite. The piquena was decent, with a smooth puree, but the meat itself lacked seasoning—perhaps a touch of salt could elevate it. Similarly, the fish filet was underwhelming and could have benefited from more seasoning.Service was a drawback; it felt slow despite the restaurant not being busy. We frequently had to flag down our waiter for water and wine refills, which disrupted the experience. Overall, Aleli is a solid choice for its intimate vibe, tasty cocktails, and appetizers, but the limited menu and sluggish service keep it from shining brighter.

Leonardo G.

Google
This place does everything on the grill, and you can taste it in every bite. The tuna tostadas were fresh and balanced, with just a hint of smokiness that made them different. The rib eye was perfectly seared, super tender, and packed with flavor. The biggest surprise was the desserts—both the corn cake and the cheesecake had that fire-kissed touch, giving them an incredible texture and depth I hadn’t experienced before. The terrace is a great spot to hang out with friends, and the whole menu feels like a more refined take on Mexican flavors without losing its essence.

John Kanarr

Google
Great food and great vibes on Aleli Rooftop. The starter salsas were delicious and the salsa roja is seriously spicy but very flavorful. Fantastic tuna tostadas and aguachile with strawberry and watermelon puree. Highly recommend the birria flatbread as well. Nice wines and delicious cocktails.

sophia perez

Google
Came here for dinner and it was amazing! Service was wonderful and the food was absolutely delicious. We got the rib eye quesadilla, grilled octopus and the socarrat and it was all amazing, such great flavor! Drinks were good and they open the roof cover at night. Overall great experience

Heidi Conant

Google
Our favourite spot for lunch / dinner in Mexico City so far. A nice mix of pleasant ambience, great service and tasty food. Roxana was a great server. The beef entree was delicious. We also got the ceviche w squash blossoms and Basque cheesecake. You have to walk thru another restaurant and up the stairs to get to this secluded rooftop location. Note. There is a not a view of the city here. Just a quiet garden rooftop location. Can’t wait to return.

T

Google
Wow, cool place. We started on the top floor at the restaurant everything is grill, the food is delicious, the staff attentive and super sweet. We finished the night downstairs in their dark, sexy, hipster bar, where I think I discovered my favourite cocktail EVER "margarita de noche" - a sublime combination of sweet & tangy. There's another restaurant on the Second floor, which we didn't try, they serve a tasting menu, photo attached.

Austin W

Google
Aleli Rooftop blew us away. Every dish was beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor—easily some of the best food we’ve had in Mexico City. The service? Impeccable. Warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful from start to finish. And for the quality, the prices were more than fair. It’s rare to find a place that nails atmosphere, cuisine, and hospitality all at once, but Aleli delivers. Can’t wait to come back!

Eduardo Diaz

Google
The location was easy to find, even though it’s not very prominent—the building is painted dark, and there’s someone stationed outside to guide you in. You have to walk up four or five flights of stairs, and there is no elevator. If you have mobility challenges or cannot manage stairs, I would not recommend going, as there are no accessibility options. Once upstairs, the seating process was smooth, and the service was good and attentive. However, we found the food quite bland for our taste. That would be the main reason we probably wouldn’t recommend it to our friends. Of course, everyone’s palate is different, so you may want to try it yourself to see if it suits you. The rooftop itself is cozy, and while the ambiance is nice, for a restaurant of this type, I was expecting a bit more. Overall, if I were to recommend it to a friend, I would give it a 2 out of 5—and I would explain the reasons why
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Diane M.

Yelp
We loved the delicious dishes on this open rooftop! Our first proper meal in CDMX and after travel. Service was incredible poignant and gracious. We LOVED the seafood paella w chicharrons. The auguachile dish is a must! Overall the experience was excellent and we enjoyed a yummy basque cheesecake for our birthday dessert. :)
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Stephanie W.

Yelp
This is a very nice restaurant - both the low light part downstairs and the open air rooftop upstairs. There really is NOT a view, the rooftop is encased by walls. It's not a big area either but nonetheless it is cozy space. I ate at the bar and could see the chefs cooking which was nice. I was actually quite full when I arrived at my reservation time since Id had lunch reservations and happy hour drinks beforehand. Nonetheless I wanted to try the food -- I got the passion fruit margarita and the Socarrat because I wanted something with flavors of Mexico. I really liked the ceviche on top of it, the rice but itself was heavy and a bit oily so it was hard to finish being full as I was, but I did like the flavor (not enough to readily seek it out again, though). The marg with spiced rim was very good though, I would definitely go for drinks again! The servers were kind and helpful and one spoke English quite well so he was especially helpful to me. Overall when I go back to Mexico I myself won't be coming here again since there are so many incredible looking other places to try (and places I already LOVE), but if someone asked if this was a good spot, my answer would be yes.
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Jazz H.

Yelp
Wonderful food, excellent service. The steak was truly exceptional. We also had some great mocktails!
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Anastasia B.

Yelp
A hidden gem in cdmx! Genuinely one of the best meals and drinks I've had here. Adorable rooftop area and impecable service. The pan with mussels is a must and the rice dish was incredible. I bring everyone here!
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Arcadian B.

Yelp
On our last day in CDMX we decided to come here for dinner as it was close to our Airbnb. It's a rooftop restaurant with a beautiful hipster vibe with lots of plant's decorated on the walls. We were the only customers here because it was Sunday and the whole staff was very attentive to us. Service was fantastic and the food was out of this world. From the drinks to the fresh seafood I couldn't have asked for anything more. All the dishes we were was delicious and flavorful. Our favorite is the skewers and the paella. Would recommend to everyone, a little on the pricy side but worth it
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Wanting H.

Yelp
We came here for a nice dinner and was sat at the rooftop patio! The rooftop space was great! Nice and open. For the skewers, Shrimp skewer was the best. The shrimp was super fresh and lightly seasoned to showcase the shrimp flavors. Pork belly and mushroom skewer was good. The baby octopus with potato and sausage was okay. The mushroom pizza was so so. It has too much cheese for my taste. The bbq sauce was overpowering other flavors. The mussels with flatbread was great! Definitely one of the highlights of the evening. The BBQ corn was very delicious but I could use less bbq sauce again. Overall, the menu has good design but just doesn't quite execute the way I was expecting.

Frida R.

Yelp
The food is amazing! The ambiance is very relaxed and well decorated. They have a good wine selection and there's a new bar Antesala attached to Aleli

Anna M.

Yelp
Visiting CDMX for the first time and the yelp reviews are true! Super cute rooftop restaurant/ bar. The ambiance is great and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We didn't order any food but for dessert (cheesecake) and it was delicious! My husband is a beer snob and they had a great selection. Make sure to check it out when you're here.
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Diana B.

Yelp
Check your receipt! Especially if you're a tourist... Ivan was our server and he had added extra items on our receipt that caused our bill to be an extra 600 pesos ($30 USD). I then started speaking to him in Spanish that there were items I didn't recognize. He didn't want to give me back the receipt until I physically had to take it back so I could explain which items we didn't order. There was also no apology. Four stars for the food though.
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Anjani V.

Yelp
Cute ambience, feels like you are in a cute village rooftop with clay floors/walls. The food was unique and flavorful. My aubergine was tasty and healthy. I don't think I'll return because of the pricing (small dishes for $10+) but I'd recommend for someone who is looking for a light flavorful meal with veggie options.
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Jason S.

Yelp
What a great find. Seating at 3rd floor rooftop for grilled dishes. Get the mix skewer app. The short rib skewer was best, smokey, tender goodness. Cocktail were OK. Chicken was well made, moist, great char. I want to go with a group for the ribeye and pulpo. A bit unusual is its dog friendly. They were all well behaved, but all that meat grilling could drive one crazy!

Kelvin K.

Yelp
I'm not sure who came up with this dish of charred rice, this restaurant is one of the worst experience I have had in Mexico city, we got there around 1:15, and there was no one at the restaurant but us. The charred rice with fish are basically all burnt, I don't even know how this can be considered to be a dish, it has a terrible bitter after taste, not only is the rice burnt, the fish also burnt. The banana roll was the only thing that was decent in the meal
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tim a.

Yelp
I'd like to believe we went on an off night. The service was joyless. The food felt fussy to the point of being unappetizing. Dishes came out of the kitchen way too fast. There was no pacing whatsoever. The drinks were tasty but VERY small. We were in and out in about an hour and a quarter. All in all, we were thrilled to put Aleli behind us and get on with our evening. It feels like this place had its moment before being discovered by Americans (guilty!), and now the team is just phoning it in. The space and ambience are terrific, but they couldn't save the night.
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Robyn H.

Yelp
I really enjoyed lunch on the rooftop. The food was fabulous especially the skewers and the cheesecake asado. The only thing that was off putting was that we were repeatedly asked if we wanted cocktails and sides. So, be prepared for a strong upsell.
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Shirley Q.

Yelp
Wow!!! Note that one of my group knows the chef and GM. The latter comes from an impressive background from the most famous Michelin star resto in San Sebastian and it has paid off. Family friendly, comfortable and delicious food. Perfection actually. Veg dishes were equally good to the proteins. Dish of the day was the cheesecake!
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Vickie W.

Yelp
We came here for breakfast on an early Sunday morning, after a recommendation from a friend. It was pretty empty in here when we went, and the service was really quick. I had the fruit plate with honey, and split the French toast with a friend. The fruit plate was pretty good, although they are very liberal with the application of honey here. Lots of variety -- mangos, papaya, pineapple, plums, strawberries, figs (my fave), cantaloupe, and watermelon. The French toast was very light, surprisingly, and came topped with lots of fruit and some almond paste. Not bad, but didn't blow me away. It's a cute, pleasant little spot, but wouldn't go out of my way to come back here.
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Henry P.

Yelp
Breakfast was so good,I am returning tomorrow. The eggs with dried beef delicious (with a potato chip and flowers topping), the toast was perfect, and great cappuccinos. Service was so warm. You cannot go wrong. I returned today. It was delicious. And the people are really friendly.
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Dana G.

Yelp
This was a wonderful breakfast spot! As two Americans traveling in Mexico City, it was very refreshing to find a waitress that spoke very good English! Lorena was a wonderful host and had very good recommendations. The americano was delightful and so was the hot chocolate my boyfriend had. We enjoyed the fruit plate, the chilaquiles with red sauce and the machaca! I would eat all of them again in a heartbeat! If we were staying longer in CDMX, we would definitely come back.

andrew k.

Yelp
As a repeated offender of indulging in hedonistic pleasures in Mexico City, this is my secret go-to for a late breakfast. Calm, cute, and ever so subtly calculating, Aleli takes great care in preparing a meal while you plan the rest of the day in the city. Great for a get together with friends or lonely meal with a newspaper, it is the oasis that I long for when I'm half way across the world. The staff speaks many languages and are truly sincere in what dishes they think are best suited for you. Everything is delicious. You can't go wrong.
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Jonas D.

Yelp
Beautifully designed restaurant and equally impressive food. We had breakfast on our last day in the City. The French Toast, and Tamal were so good. Highly recommended!!
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Leah S.

Yelp
Great restaurant. Super fresh food. Creative and healthy menu. Great wine selection. Delicious coffee and juices. We stumbled across this place and will definitely come back. The service was excellent. Give it a try!!
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Edward S.

Yelp
Great breakfast! Service was amazing! French toast was awesome and mimosas were great!

Looti H.

Yelp
Great service with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. I had my best Chilaquiles during my 7-day stay at Mexico City in this place. Highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch.
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Ragini S.

Yelp
After 6 weeks living in the area, this is my favorite breakfast place. Their yogurt, granola and fruit plate is delicious and beautiful! I think there are a half dozen fruits on the plate, all fresh and tasty. The yogurt is actually plain which is a hard thing to find in this city. The juices are fresh and they'll even make to order if you're not crazy about the daily special. The chilaquiles are also great. The biggest bonus is that the staff is super friendly and remembered me when I went back! It doesn't seem to get that busy (sadly) so it's a good place to work.
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Antonia P.

Yelp
Last time I was here the food was excellent, this time I experienced my worst meal in a long time! Basically inedible. My husband ordered the pork dish and I had the house made hotdog. His dish was awful, all fat and sinew and no meat with awful sauce on top. my hot dog was s joke, the same inedible pork as my husband but on a doughy gluey bun with the same awful sauce on top. Misleading as not a hot dog just the same leftover meat and sauce. Our side of rice was ok. I told the waiter our food was awful, fatty and not good we only ate a few bites. He did not care and of course we paid full price, left hungry and hit the Street market close by! Very disappointing experience I would never recommend went from one of the best means to the worst hands down. Then lovely british chef must no longer be there. My husband said it was not fit for a dog..
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Ben H.

Yelp
Fantastic breakfast spot. Service is the best I've encountered. Fantastic food - the machaca is delicious. Also their hot chocolate with coconut oil is a must have.

Kerry P.

Yelp
Amazing food, and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about allergies. The chef came out to show me what on the menu was gluten free, and even made a special nut and seed bread fresh for the table! Had the papadzuls for breakfast and they were incredibly good. Can't recommend enough, especially for gf and celiac folks!!
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Jennifer R.

Yelp
I loved the decor, the staff and the food. We stayed at a nearby hotel and ate breakfast twice here. One morning I had the machaca and another day I had the lemon/sugar crepes. Both were different from one other, but still tasty and light. The staff was the best, very friendly and always made us feel welcome. I would have gone back a third time if we'd had time.

Fermin B.

Yelp
Amazing! This unpretentious locale has some serious comfort food. The names in the menu don´t really say anithing, it´s untill the dish arrives that you know it´s in a league of its own. I wnet there 3 times during my stay in Mexico and every time my eyes rolled backwards in delight! For breakfast do try the "caldo Negro" ot the white pudding (home made white saussage with a fried egg (fried in oxtail´s fond fat, yumm!!!)) the green hummus!!! and the cakes! Some friends I wnet with were even asking if they could order whole cakes to take away (the answer was yes :) Anyway, for such great food, the price is unbelievably low so do yourself a favour and give it a try. ;) Youre welcome.

Tara L.

Yelp
Well we were the only ones in there on a Wednesday morning around 9 am and I'm not sure why. Tamale was amazing! Cute decor and comfortable. Really great place.