Aleli

The food was 10/10. The octopus, immaculate, Ceviche perfect. Been disappointed so many times around south America regarding octobput and Ceviche but you gave us some faith back. The potato bread was stunning, everything was great! Well priced and great service. Would recommend. Best food I've had in South American / central america so far!! Oh the cheesecake, stunning! Melts in your mouth, the berry mixture wasn't too sweet or tart. I don't normally like cheesecake either but this one was amazing.

The service was 100/10 The food was 100/10 The atmosphere was amazing!! We loved the rooftop!!! We found this place through GuideMichelin - They had a Sweetbread appetizer which it was cover in some type of salsa which blew my mind!! - The socarrat was delicious!! We topped it with some of the peanut salsa and it took it to a whole different level - The cheesecake was also amazing!!! Probably the best I’ve ever had and I’m from New York! - Ask them for a shot of tequila or mezcal and ask them to bring to you a sweet green tomato instead of lime it will change your life!!!

We went here after doing a quick google maps search. The food was outstanding and the service was very friendly and good. We had several small plates: pork belly tacos, potato bread with mussels, rib eye quesadilla, and squid. For large plates we got the pallets with chicharrón topped with marinated mahi mahi, and the catch of the day. We finished it off with their grilled banana desert. My 10yo daughter was really happy with this restaurant as were my husband and I. We enjoyed their cocktails as well.

Aleli is remarkable. I have been here twice and will go again. My wife and I took my mother, who has celiacs, here for her birthday. Not only was the food fantastic, the service and attention to gluten-free preparation was incredible. The drinks and draft beer were also wonderful. The food is so tasty and beautiful that we forgot to take pictures of some dishes, immediately jumping into the deliciousness before us. They even brought out seeded (gluten-free) tostadas for my mother. I can't think of a better experience anywhere in the world. When you're in CDMX, make a reservation here or you're leaving the best on the table.

Seriously an awesome experience. We came early so didn’t need reservations but I bet you normally do, it small and busy. Get the lettuce dish and tomato small plate dish for sure. Then your on your own.

Gorgeous drinks and bites in a beautiful rooftop setting. Service was wonderful, and everything we ordered for a little happy hour was incredible, especially the mole pork belly taco.

Great service. Attentive and relatively fast. Loved the food and the charbroiled concept. The eggplant with hummus was delicious. The grilled rib eye was perfect (medium rare) and tasty, so was the Ceasar salad side (however kind of expensive for 300 gr (800 mxn). The banana could have been more ripe as it was not as sweet as it could have been. Drinks were good, not very expensive. The terrace was cozy. Overall, a good place for lunch or dinner.

Why isn't this place getting more love? Love the food, love the 'special cocktail (mezcal with lavender)', and of course the rooftop makes it perfect! Food: I got the toasted avocado, which was very good. It was a tad bit tart, but maybe that's because I'm not used to (citric) acid as much? For main, I got the half octopus (full is good for 3 people according to the waiter) which was grilled perfect! While their menu says it's not spicy, I thought it had decent bit of heat. Finally, that cheesecake was the perfect way to end a very good meal. Will definitely recommend this place over many others. Ambience: The rooftop on a sunny day is the perfect place to dine. Service: Probably the only thing I'm not happy about. The waiter, who was very friendly from the beginning, suggested I get half the octopus. I asked if the price is half as well, to which he said almost (700 for full, maybe 400 for half). But when I got the check, I noticed I was billed 700. When asked about it, he said it's half octopus that's listed on the menu. 1 beer, 1 cocktail, 1 main, 1 dessert - $1150 + tip.

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. :)

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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!!

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

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.

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.

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..

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.