Café Arixi

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Mexico City. Consistently amazing food. Incredible drinks as well. Service is top notch. I’ve had multiple meals here with two different menus and it never disappointed. The cocktails are world class. Service is just incredible.

Short Version: superb food, superb service, superb location, superb decor. 5 stars is not enough. I highly recommend this - ideal for a date night or a group of friends. My photos on my bad camera simply do not do the food justice but I have included for reference. Make sure you leave room for dessert. Long Version: Food: great menu with some classic favourites but also a little twist on a lot of the dishes which were just genius. Not only did the food taste delicious but it was beautifully presented as well. The Torta della Nonna was incredible: very chocolatey but not too sweet and the anis and white pepper seemed like a wild choice but it worked so well. You've gotta try it! Drinks: EXTENSIVE cocktail and drinks menu and also excellent non alcoholic drinks. Often mocktails are just a sugar bomb but not here - you could really taste the flavours and it wasn't too sweet at all. I am obsessed with the Rosa Sour. I think I had three in one sitting! Service: They have English and Spanish menus and the staff are bilingual. Our server managed to anticipate our needs before we did - some kind of telepathy! Unlike a lot of places they don't try to push you to over order - in fact our server advised that we might want to make a start and see how we got on. I appreciated this courteous service (we still ordered everything... It was too good!)

The decoration and service were really nice, but the drinks and food weren't all that great. They used way too many strong spices in the dishes. The olives were pretty overpowering, especially when paired with pickles, and the sauces for the bread were also on the strong side. Even the potato balls had a taste that was a bit much, even for someone who loves bold flavors like me. But the desserts were a total hit! The tiramisu was fantastic, and the panna cotta and chocolate cake were amazing. We didn’t try many other dishes, but I’m worried about the overall taste. It might be good to tone down the seasoning a bit to make things more balanced.

Nice hidden gem! Price and value is significantly better than most places in the area!! You can get a high quality meal here without the excessive tourist prices! Glamorous cocktails, and the the place is beautifully designed!

Cozy french style restaurant with hits and misses. We were a large group(14 pax) with a reservation. I had previously ordered 14 drinks to be ready at our table when we arrived. At arrival we were escorted to our table with no drinks present. Mildly irritating, but the restaurant might have been worried that we might not turn up even after me reassuring them several times on whatsapp. 20 minutes later, after I had complained once, all the drinks were at the table. Still, we had not made any food orders, and the first drink order was just starting. 90 minutes after arrival the first food came to the table. The last food came to the table after two hours. By then, several of the guests were done eating. The pasta dishes were brilliant. So was the croquetes as well. On the other hand, the calamari was almost just fried batter with dip. Very dry. The fiorentina, which we ordered three of, were served last and were overcooked. The servers did not ask us about the cooking preferences. Very sad, as it was the most expensive dish on the menu. I think all of our problems originate from us being a large group. Looking at the other reviews, our experience would most likely have been different if we were only a pair or 4 pax. Still, the servers were very friendly all the way, just incredibly disorganized. I would not recommend going here of you are a large group until the restaurant trains for and creates better routines for large reservations.

My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful time here! From start to finish, everything we ordered was absolutely amazing—every bite was a treat. The service was top-notch, with Victor going above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. The ambience was perfect, creating the ideal setting for a great afternoon out. We’re already looking forward to our next visit and can’t recommend this place enough. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate—this spot is a must-try!

One of the best tiramisus I’ve tried in CDMX, along with solid pasta, attentive service, and a thoughtfully designed, welcoming space. We were greeted promptly and seated, where we were informed about a Monday promotion offering a glass of wine and a pasta for $380, with an option to add tiramisu for an additional $100. However, it took a noticeable amount of time to actually place our orders, despite being surrounded by servers, which was a bit odd. My friend opted for the promotion with the malloreddus pasta, while I chose the trofie pasta a la carte. The dishes arrived quickly and the presentation was 10/10. The flavor of my dish exceeded expectations and the sweetness of the tomatoes was a delightful surprise (8.5/10). The tiramisu, offered as part of the promotion, was the true standout of the meal—easily one of the best I’ve had (9.5/10). The service, while attentive and friendly, was a bit too much at times, with water being refilled almost too frequently—but it was appreciated nonetheless. The pricing, aside from the promotion, is reasonable: my pasta was $220, which felt fair for the quality. One annoyance, however, was the $30 charge for bread, which was offered at the start of the meal without clarification that it would be an extra cost, nor was it listed on the menu. The menu itself is quite small, with limited pasta and entrée options. It seemed that alcoholic beverages outnumbered the food items, which could be disappointing for some (like me). That said, the pasta options we tried were solid, even if the selection could be expanded. The ambiance was a highlight, with a delightful and stylish two-level space that felt both inviting and polished. Despite the minor hiccups, the experience was enjoyable, and the tiramisu alone is worth a visit.

Simply excellent. The drinks are sublime, the service is spectacular and the atmosphere is perfect for an unforgettable dinner. Maura, you’ve done it again!