Bar CDMX

I was passing by and saw a big line near Seven Grand. The like was actually for Bar CDMX and it’s a solid spot for DTLA bar hopping. It’s a chill spot with a pool table and arcades on the sides. Lots of tables and the crowd is pretty chill. A great spot after a Dodger game and it’s dimly lit with a lot of drink options. I’d definitely come back here again.

Nice bar I'm sure it gets popping in the evening but I was drinking on my lunch break. The daiquiri was clean and delicious and at $10 not bad at all. The second drink had pisco strawberry and compari....it definitely builds and at the end was refreshing. Shout out to the afternoon bartender. Nice place

Great Bar Mostly Cumbias & Rock En Español Sometimes Corridos Too Bartenders Are Top Notch And The Happy Hour Is Good I Highly Recommend It!

Bar CDMX in Downtown LA is the real deal! My recent visit left me thoroughly impressed. The Mango Mezcal Margarita was a delightful surprise, and the staff's friendliness made it even better. With classic arcade games adding to the fun, Bar CDMX offers an exceptional experience. The combination of great prices, authentic Mexican cocktails, and a lively atmosphere makes it a must-visit spot for an unforgettable night out in LA!

If all it takes for bringing Mexico to DTLA is blasting loud Spanish tunes, some neighborhood names written on the walls and badly translated arcade game marquees, then I’m surprised there aren’t more of these types of bars around! If you remove that stuff though, it’s still a pretty chill bar. It seems spacious at first but soon you’ll find no where to sit or stand very quickly once it starts to fill in. The buildout of the bar seems oddly designed. There are very long/wide booths along the walls that work best for large groups. But if it’s just you and your girl or a friend or two, that’s a lot of space being wasted. The bar itself is wide which is great but the end cap has this very short table that doesn’t make sense given it’s not wheelchair accessible and all the seating outside of the booths are high stools. It would have made more sense to build out small personal tables along the walls to have more floating tables in the open areas. And it would open it up more if dancing were to happen. There’s also awkward counter spaces along the pool table area which makes it incredibly hard to play with just a few people trying to stand around and enjoy their drinks. (The pool table was already missing the 8 ball which is odd given it was the first night open) While I myself love arcade games, it doesn’t make sense to use up that extra space for games when you could have more seating in that area. Regardless of that the games are fun to play; it just gives the bar a different vibe than what it appears to be from the outset. But what about what really matters? The drinks! The place could be a broken down shack and would still be happening if it has a good bar program right? The drinks were pretty good for being a limited menu. Not sure if this is just for their soft opening or what, but it has 3 sections; one being cocktails on tap, some classics and then beer. Which isn’t such a bad thing especially at those prices. I had a few mojitos and they were very refreshing, crisp and well balanced. The more classic drinks geared towards the sweeter side but still tasty. There’s nothing particular that stands out and they mostly use pretty traditional standard well spirits. For a Mexican bar I was expecting more of a variety in Mexican liquors. Maybe that will change in the future. There wasn’t anything in terms of food that we saw so can’t opine there. With so many options downtown, Bar CDMX feels more like an after party bar. The one place you go to after you finished partying somewhere else, or end your bar crawl. Or the first stop before you get a chance to hit up another place soon after. It even feels more like an industry bar where all the other bar workers in DTLA go to hang out and just take shots. If you’ve been to Death & Co, it feels like the waiting room bar before you head into the main room/bar. But You have Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope just upstairs. Library bar, La Perla, Freehand and so many more in that general area all within walking distance. That’s not counting all the other great spots further out in any direction. Is it worth checking out? Sure why not! It’s a no frills, easy stop if you’re in the area. And who wouldn’t want to just go and hang at a spot that plays some of Mexico’s greatest hits while sipping on a Paloma on a weeknight?

Fantastic bar in DTLA. This bar just opened but feels like it's been a part of the downtown L.A. scene for years. Bartenders are personable and skilled. The drinks are reasonably-priced and delicious. The Mango Mezcal Margarita and the Tropic Thunder are especially good.

I was very excited to check out this bar because I’m from Mexico City, but I ended up disappointed. The atmosphere was tense, the space was very small, and the drinks had a very strange taste. I ordered two different drinks and both seemed like they used altered or the cheapest alcohol they tasted terrible. I decided it was best to leave

No words, simply gorgeous! Bartenders are always responsibe and fast with your drinks. Amazing ambient. Diez de diez!🙏🏻✨🫶🏼

This place totally reminded me of a few trendy bars I went to in Mexico City last November. It's a bit dark, it's located in the basement below 7 Grand but they did a great job - there was a pool table and mexican arcade games. We went in time to enjoy their happy hour - we got a draft beer of Estrella and a tequila shot for $10 - a great deal for the area. I didn't see food on their menu but they usually have.a mobile taco stand outside their front door - plus they allow you to bring outside food. The space is small but there were bar seating and several couch/tables providing a great atmosphere for small group gatherings. It's a 2 minute walk from the 7th Street metro station, please be safe...take uber or public transportation. Parking in this area is a nightmare anyways.

Truly a dive bar...the kind where you know you're gonna leave with sticky shoes. Okay...not that bad but it is definitely a dive. We dropped in early on a Saturday evening before things started popping off, so we were able to find seats at a booth. Menus are sticky too so bring some hand sanitizer. Order some cheap drinks and take in the ambiance. Bartenders are quick, the crowd is younger.

Colud of be a good night. Started good but, from a bartender to a bartender service. Lack of professionalism. Just one question asked and miss understood by bartender. I get it, we all made mistakes or misunderstanding, but the fact that as a bartender antagonizing your customers that is low. Talking to other customer about a orher customer requests It's un unprofessional, and lack of customer service. We were celebrating a very important occasion, but ruined due to the insensitivity of bartender. Would not recomrnd a bar like that.

The classic marg here is DELICIOUS. It doesn't have that fake marg mix taste to it and the tequila they use gives it that nice smooth agave feel. During HH at $7 it's truly a steal. The whole place has such a good vibe from the bartenders down to the aesthetic. The music and lighting reminds me of being at a family party. We came on a Tuesday night and it was a very chill night. Played some pool and arcade games, had a great time. All the games take card which is a huge plus!!

I think this place is worth checking out, ONLY if there is not a long line. I passed by this place a couple times and noticed the large lines, so I decided to check it out one day. The ambiance is cool, definitely on the darker side, I will say that the drinks are good, but if it's a busy night, you might find yourself waiting at the bar for a while. If you're into Paloma's/tequila/mezcal, I would say it's worth checking out.

We went out for drinks and found this place on Yelp. I enjoyed the fact that it was lowkey and not too packed. The drinks were alright and relatively strong at a decent price. The vibe inside is dark and social with relatively average levels noise.

Very friendly staff, great music and chill vibes. I'm shocked that it wasn't packed - I visited on a Friday night with no issues getting in. S/O to the bartender that took care of us he was extremely nice - I didn't catch his name.

The drinks were delicious! My favorite part was the pool table and the arcade games, super cute each of the games has the title in Spanish. The tacos outside were great, the music was great. Service was great considering it did get crowded later on in the night. It's kind of like La cita but more low key which I love.

A gem!!! Okay so I admit I only knew this place from a post I saw on Instagram however...my date & I really enjoyed our experience here! Everyone was very cool & friendly even the bouncer at the front was super friendly. So first off, if you're hungry they have a taco lady that's setup right before you enter this bar! I didn't try any of her tacos but they looked bomb & smelled amazing. Upon entering the actual bar, you walk down a flight of stairs to go underground & there's a pool table, the bar, restrooms, arcade games around the other corner of the bar, & maybe about 10 booths for parties that wanna lounge & hangout. Honestly really cool. We played pool & some of the arcade games lol. But of course the drinks: we first ordered the Mezcal Paloma & the Mango Mezcal Margarita. My date & I loooove Mezcal so this place was perfect! I ended loving the Paloma more than the mango margarita but honestly both were very good. Next time tho I will try other drinks as I stayed with the Paloma for the rest of the night! Such a fun experience here I'd definitely recommend for a chill bar night!

cool bar with so much potential. we were shocked this place was not packed. given the name we expected it to be a latin hit. they had okay music selection but it wasnt loud enough. bar tender was really nice! drink menu is on the smaller side for a bar but its cozy! would i come back.. i dont know. really hard to tell.

Service great Good vibe A bit chilly temp ask what's on special HH.....................

Coolest bar tenders you'll ever be served by. Cool chill environment. Patrons are respectful of one another. No fighting for space at the bar to order your drinks. It be cool if they served food but hey, plenty of eateries upstairs you can go to. Eat there drink here. Play pool play arcades have your drinks but don't forget to tip your tenders. My new favorite spot in downtown. This crew really knows your name (so long as you keep your tab open . But for reals, add this to your list of bars when you bar hopping. Tell them Kevin sent you.

Very chill and good vibes. None of that "I'm too good to dance" attitude. They played old hits from Mana, Celia Cruz, etc.. Def would come back here to dance staff was friendly from the front entrance to the bar area. Their drinks were nice too and they have a happy hour menu as well. Everyone had fun and were dancing just like how a bar should be (:

No food at this place but a menu of cocktails. The bartenders were all super nice. We ordered two drinks the Jamaica and Margarita Mezcal. We enjoyed both. The place is small with rock music playing in the background. Small area for games and a pool table.

The atmosphere is great the music the can mix it up a bit more. Sri la well they can do less ice. Service was great and the serve you fast. I like the small arcade area.

It's cute and small. Great ambiance, clean and spacious. The drink menu is quite small but it' is a small bar

I was so excited to find a place like this ! I read the reviews and it seemed like a cool latin rock type of place. Of course it's in the name Bar CDMX. The music was great ! The drinks were good! I enjoyed a mezcal margarita and a punch drink. They both tasted great and good ! Any drink is good when the vibe is right. I went with my partner and there are restaurant booths for parties and some pinball machines. They also have a billiards table which was in use. There is a lack of seating. A lot of people were mostly standing and kinda confused where to go. It wouldn't cost much to at least throw in some high top tables to at least place drinks. The music goes between high and low volume which is confusing. Given the location and numerous bars around the area that have a better setting. I would not return nor recommend it.

Cute Bar I loved it here! This bar is fairly new and not super busy. There are booths that provide enough seating. The bartenders were cool and new their stuff. The drinks are inexpensive compared to other bars with the same vibe ($10-$13) and of course, delicious!

This quaint bar is the similar place LaCita used to be before it sucked!! This bar is airy, easy ambience with a back room of old arcade games. They play many Spanish rock and alternative music yet always fun to dance, no cover charge drinks are ok with ok prices

I ordered the Mango Mezcal Margarita ($9) and Planters Punch ($13). Very yummy! Great quality. Just one drink gave my friends and I a good buzz. No gentrified vibe here, which I loved. There is no food. But there was a señora selling tacos right outside. You also order at the bar. No servers. There were only about 7 booths that fits about 8 people. We got there early and got lucky. Parking obviously sucks. But there were several $10 lots like a block away. Left around 9pm and there was a 2 mile long line. I'd come back early for a quick drink!

Service (security) absolutely a joke. I was told by the security that as soon as people walk out they let people go inside, lies!!! Securities have preferences, they let their friends and relatives first before anyone else. We have been waiting for the past hour and yet everyone else had gone before me because I spoke my mind.

Super chill bar The drinks were so good and reasonable prices The bartenders are super friendly and are very into their mixology The music is obviously all Spanish bangers from la ley to all the Og bangers etc

Cute, small place. Got there for their happy hour. Good deals with a shot and beer for like $8-$10. There cocktails were delicious. The best one out of the three I had was the Paloma with mezcal. They have an ample selection of Mezcal, Tequila, and other liquors. Will keep going back to this place for any pre-game or after work get together with co workers.

Music and ambience and great, nice vibe inside. Only complaint is it's too hot inside, the minute you start dancing, it's uncomfortably hot. Not sure if the AC is running but it's not strong enough and they have one fan to ventilate the side where the pool table is. My suggestion is to get stronger AC or stronger fans. Other than that, it's a great bar.

Nice little Mexico City themed spot in the basement underneath seven grand. It's loud and they play all the bangers. The drinks are cheap considering it's in Downtown but everything I've tried here is a winner. Solid spot and friendly bartenders.

Maybe the downtown cozy basement bar name implies the sophistication that us American tourists think of when we think of "CDMX"....like a swank establishment in Polanco or La Condesa neighborhoods of Mexico City. But no, Bar CDMX seems to more represent the more real neighborhood bars of Mexico City. It's a metropolis and all folk live in that beautiful city. And that's ok. What would like to see is a larger drink menu and some food served. And if they served pulque, the Mexican wine made from the fermented sap of agave plants, OH HELL YES I would take up residence at Bar CDMX and this would be a five star review. Just saying.

All a TikTok hype! No but it was a really cool and chill bar. Everyone is doing their own thing and it was clean. We got there around 7ish on a Saturday and didn't have to wait in line. I know people were waiting for an hour when the bar was literally empty but okay. They have no food here just drinks and beer. The drinks were good I enjoyed them. As far as the music- not really rock en español. The music was really random. They sell tacos and hot dogs outside if you get hungry. Oh yeah restrooms are pretty decent and clean. Don't know about the parking situation since we took an Uber.

Cool little bar to start off the night. Great vibe, bartenders are friendly and attentive. Tried... Mezcal Paloma....4/5 Smoky vibes with a cool after taste, had a kick. Mango Mezcal Marg...5/5 Refreshingly sweet Mango, with smoky undertone. The tajin rim and candied Mango made it! Smooth Planters Punch.... 4/5 Very sweet and Refreshingly pineapple tones. Rock n español tunes, were my favorite

Cocktails are bad. Not a particularly good selection of agave/tequila/mezcal sprits. The decor is the worst of all the 213/Pouring with Heart bars. Not sure who this bar is for, but not me and probably not you.

Ambiance is great! Wish they played more variety. They only played cumbia and Spanish rock . Other than that, great location

This place gets loud in the basement. There is no service here outside having to get up from the table you gotta get yourself a drink at the bar. Very limited menu which was disappointing. Was expecting more flair for something using cdmx. Felt a few steps above a dive bar. The part that gets me and everyone needs to pay close attention to, is your recipe when closing out. Since this spot is very dark, they are adding your tip already, but no mention of that from the bartenders. But they ask for a normal tip at the bottom of the recipe, and if course that part is printed more clearly to see in the dark. So people are essentially giving these guys anywhere from a 38% and up tip. Be careful with those tips!

A few coworkers and I stopped for happy hour on a Friday, for reference we were there from about 4-9:30. We parked in a lot nearby for a flat fee which was convenient! The drinks are great and strong without tasting like pure liquor. Even their well tequila shots went down smooth! I would come back for the drink quality alone. 5 stars there. Service was good, a bit slow due to only one or two bartenders during the hours I was there. I hope they hire more staff, but even with the wait, it wasn't a dealbreaker for me. 4 stars there. The atmosphere was great, feels very "underground" without feeling dingy. As mentioned there's a lot of booth seatjng, so it's perfect for a group hangout. The music is great if a little quiet at the time we were there. 4 stars there. Food nearby was awesome, solid restaurants, taco trucks, and fast food chains all around for dinner and late night bites. 5 stars. Can't wait to go back to Bar CDMX. It's got the markings of a good group hang, and also a great date spot.

Small bar, but i really enjoyed the vibe. Resonabky prices I would def come back here

Wanted to check it out with wife and got the worst service from the bartender named Donte.. He gave attitude and was not happy when we questioned why our tab was higher than it should be.. I guess he didn't like to be corrected. Gave us our new tab ( still higher than should've been) without apologizing and just ignored us as if we were a problem. Will not be back to this place.

Basic. Tik tok hyped it up. Drinks are gross.. premade on tap. Glass full of ice and some drink. Smells like feet. Music really couldn't sync up. Oh the DJ lost power. Tbh I had way more fun with the security guard that checked My ID.

Great drinks and even better music if you're a Rock en Espanol girly! 10/10 recommend!

Ambiance is chill. Service was fast and drinks were very good. It was not that busy so we found a booth right away. Music was good, old school Spanish Rock. The decor can definitely use some work. Felt lazy and thoughtless. Mirrors with names of major cities does not make the connection to Mexico City. The fake plants have to go. The reason I only gave it 3 stars is because at the end of the night a certain bartender yelled in his very loudest voice that the bar was closing. Felt like he was yelling at a bunch of inmates from a maximum security prison. Felt so crass and embarrassing for us and the establishment. Would not go back.....

The energy in there is off, when I went it seemed like the bar tender was already drunk. He was a hispanic guy with a ponytail. It kinda just seems all over the place and I feel as though it's not at all an accurate representation of CDMX culture or what it's supposed to be representing. Not sure about this place to be honest and wouldn't waste my time or money if I were you looking for a bar in the downtown area.

Awesome service, ambience, and drinks at a great price. You cannot go wrong with any of their cocktails, very tasty.

This place is great! Arrived at about 6ish on a Friday evening to meet up with some friends and the crowd was on the light side which was nice. The ambiance is really nice, the playlist was great as we consistently interrupted our conversations to figure out what was coming through the speakers and singing along. Definitely took advantage of the Happy Hour beer + shot special! Also had the Carajillo and Mango Mezcal Margarita...all around the 10's!!! Almost forgot to mention the tacos in the alley that were delicious. Looking forward to visiting again!

Love this place! And by far my favorite bar in DTLA - if you can catch a drink from Christian at the bar, do it! The coolest dude I know! Also, Noah is the man

Noah is THE guy. Great suggestions and conversation. He had the whole bar laughing. Coming back because of him

Disappointed with my visit. Disclaimer: Visited this place on their second night of being open. About an hour and half line to get in but may change. As a Mexican, I had high hopes because this bar is supposed to be inspired by CDMX. Aside from the drinks/ menu, nothing really seemed to be inspired by CDMX. The music was too low to actually understand. It's really tiny but felt cramped by the number of people that were in there. They have about 3 large booths. My biggest critique is about one of the bartenders. My friend, his GF, and myself lined up as she was finishing up a drink for another patron. We then stood in front of her, we already knew what we wanted but gave her time to finish up the prep that she was doing. After waiting there with not a single acknowledgment from her to us for about 15 minutes, my friends GF decided to lineup behind a different bartender. That guy immediately addressed us.As soon as we left, the previous bartender began serving the people who were originally behind us. The drinks were good for the price but the entire ambiance and service really sucked out the enjoyment of being there. They have a pool table and 5/6 arcade machines if that's your thing. Wish them the best but I personally would not be back.

Good for all Spanish rock music and good drinks . The bar was quick with the drinks being very well made and great service by all.

Didn't order any food and ambiance was fine. Service from bartender was the problem. Short dude with man bun. They said his name was Dante. Took about 10 minutes before approaching us even though it was a Wednesday and the bar had about 10 people. When closing our tab because we didn't care for his service, the bill was significantly higher than it should be. We pointed out the issue and he seemed bothered but "corrected" the bill. Our bill was still higher than it should be and when we pointed it out again, he was dismissive and told us to have a good night and told us to read the fine print on their menu. This was the first time checking this place out and will not go back again. Nothing about it is worth going back.

Omg. Love this bar. First time coming back since I lived in dtla 5 years ago. Great atmosphere. Dante, made my night. Great bartender with lively personality. I will make this a destination when I come to DTLA!! This bar is a hidden secret. Love it.

I will say the drinks were solid and and fairly cheap compared to other cocktail spots in LA. The bartenders and staff were very fast and attentive. Music was very loud, and the ambiance was kind of lazy and lacking. Not much Mexico City representation, which is full of vibrant colors, Frida kahlo, lush plants and trees, and so much more art. They just put up cheap mirrors with names of popular Mexico City neighborhoods written in red and it's called cdmx bar. So much potential for the interior design of this space. They could also provide more seating and tables. It's a little confusing if they are trying to go more for a club vibe or cocktail bar cause there is a lot of open space for dancing, and loud music, but ginormous booths for larger groups in the main part of the bar, and arcade games in the back. So people are kinda just standing around half the time waiting for a booth to open up. I guess pick if you want to be a cocktail bar or a dance club. So much potential. I will give the drinks 8/10 and will definitely come back just for the drinks.