Caracol de Mar

Restaurant · Hipodromo

Caracol de Mar

Restaurant · Hipodromo

Campeche 340, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Fresh seafood, stunning decor, and great cocktails await

Campeche 340, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

caracoldemar.com.mx

@caracoldemarcdmx

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@michelinguide

"Set on a corner in Hipódromo, you'll check in outside then climb a beautiful wooden spiral staircase to the second-floor dining room where floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling lend a contemporary flair. A colorful art installation echoes the neighborhood's creative spirit, also seen in this kitchen's contemporary Mexican dishes. Most of the dishes are designed for sharing, making it an ideal spot for a group. Don't miss the tostada de coco, a blue corn tostada piled with avocado, chintextle, and coconut with a subtle savory flavor that is as stunning as it is surprising. For dessert, nothing beats the chocolate tamal with coconut crumble and hoja santa ice cream." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/ciudad-de-mexico/cuauhtemoc_1995126/restaurant/caracol-de-mar

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@eater

The 38 Best Restaurants in Mexico City | Eater

"After opening in the Centro Histórico neighborhood in late 2021, Caracol de Mar has adopted Condesa as its new home. Gabriela Camara’s hospitality and vision shine the brightest at the newest iteration of the restaurant, which welcomes guests with bar seating and cocktails on the first floor and a stunning salon filled with natural light on the top floor. The culinary ethos remains, with sustainability and seasonal seafood at the core and all-time menu favorites in tow. Order the green mole risotto, the grilled octopus, and the braised short rib with black sauce. Caracol de Mar also offers Contramar’s most beloved dish: grilled fish with red and green sauce. Must-try dish: Gabriela Camara’s restaurants are also famous for Carajillos, a beloved cocktail in Mexico City prepared with espresso and Liquor 43, usually prepared at the table." - Natalia de la Rosa

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-mexico-city-restaurants-38

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@infatuation

The 17 Best Restaurants In Condesa - Mexico City - The Infatuation

"You’re at Caracol de Mar, from the chef behind Contramar and Entremar, for the incredible seafood—and to sit in a beautiful space that feels like a seaside mansion thanks to floating seashells, squid paintings, and an impressive natural fiber art installation by Mexican artist Beatriz Morales. The menu is packed with all the great things that come from the sea: ceviches that are as fresh as it gets, spicy aguachiles, fish al pastor tacos, and seasonally changing small plates like pulpo al carbón. Like its sibling restaurants, there’s also a must-order tuna tostada on the menu, but this version is topped with furikake." - guillaume guevara

https://www.theinfatuation.com/mexico-city/guides/best-restaurants-condesa-mexico-city

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@infatuation

Caracol De Mar - Review - La Condesa - Mexico City - The Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/mexico-city/reviews/caracol-de-mar

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Olga Levchik

Google

Really nice restaurant! Beautiful decor with a statement art piece on the wall. we had two of their ceviches, plus tuna belly dish and the fish tacos and all were amazing. The tortillas that they serve were probably some of the tastiest I’ve ever had in my life.

Tracy C

Google

Sister restaurant of Contramar - in a more chic ambiance and relatively easier to get reservations. What I liked: - Tostadas from the cold starters were great - Fish tempura tacos are fun (reminded me of fish & chips in a good way) - The butter sauce in the sea snail dish was delicious - The classic Contramar fish - Solid mezcalita 👌 What could have been better - Did not care for the chocolate tamal, though the hoja santa ice cream is fairly interesting Overall a nice variation of Contramar in a more elevated setting but comparable price.

Uriel Quintana

Google

Seafood Heaven (But Choose Your Day Wisely!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you're a seafood lover, Caracol de Mar is worth checking out. They have a small but original menu, and the food is undeniably great. The Good: -Amazing Seafood: The seafood is the star of the show. -Original Menu: They offer unique and interesting dishes. -Good Desserts: Don't skip dessert! The Not-So-Good (Important to Note!): -Slow Service on Busy Days: The service can be really slow when it's crowded. -Hostess Issues: The hostess doesn't always respect the order of arrival. -Window Seating on Sunny Days: Avoid tables near the windows on hot, sunny days. It gets hot. The Bottom Line: Caracol de Mar is a fantastic option for seafood, but only if you go on a less crowded day. Be prepared for potential service issues and be mindful of where you sit, especially on sunny days.

Babs Sheng

Google

4.5* Booking was easy to make on opentable- flight was delayed and was able to push reservation back half an hour. Walked over from the hotel and was greeted by staff and then sent on upstairs. We were seated in between two couples (I agree- it’s a little cramped) and took me back to eating in a neighborhood cafe people watching in Paris. Food was so good. The couple next to us recommended the fish. So we got the Contramar Pescado a la talla fish. If you don’t know- Caracol is part of the same group as Contramar/Entremar. The fish was good! A bit pricey the whole fish dish came out to be $50 usd. The tuna and octopus tostada were so good to start with! We ordered one piece each because the couple next to us said they ordered too much. Clam ceviche- wow this was yummy! Bits of fresh clam diced and in this citrusy juicy ceviche I wish the tables were more comfortable and bigger. And maybe just a bit more space away from neighbors. Our server was very attentive and so were the other servers that helped dropped food off! One note: the sauces, avocado cilantro and the pumpkin seed( this one tasted like Chinese dandan noodle sauce) were both so yummy. Do yourself a favor: the tres leches OMG. This was amazing. Drop by if you have time and want to “splurge”on tasty food. Came out to be $150 usd for the two of us. 2 drinks 3 apps and 1 main to share. Perfect.

Bree

Google

Wonderful experience. The restaurant is beautiful, drinks were delicious and strong, and the octopus was a highlight! Only wish it was slightly less salty. The ceviche was also great too. Only wish the sauce was slightly less thick. The service was lovely too. Very attentive. I agree with a previous patron that perhaps maybe too quick to the table, although his review was unnecessarily rude. This is how fine dining usually is, if you prefer, McDonald’s is always another option if you want to be ignored by the staff. They just almost cleared several places before we were ready. We wanted to finish the delicious food! But they were lovely, professional, informative, and kind.

Federica M Micheli

Google

What a cool place. If you love seafood this is where you MUST go. Simply gorgeous and cool place, seemingly suspended among trees, with a sexy vibe from sunup to sundown. The main room is airy and cozy with a gigantic art piece and the trees all around. Service is very attentive and they always have some great recommendations. Personal favourites are the crab salad and chocolate tamales.

Kolby Goodnoe

Google

Service is incredible. Food is outstanding. Oysters - 5/5 Tacos - 5/5 Grilled Fish - 5/5 Pulpo - 5/5 Desserts - 5/5 The oysters are super fresh and the salsas that come with them are delicious. The tacos are all delicious. The red and green salsa fish is incredible. Fish is cooked perfectly. The octopus was also delicious. Desserts are super tasty. Service was phenomenal. The entire menu is amazing. Very fun spot.

Ekaterina Braga

Google

I'd still consider coming back for an appetizer and a drink as "Tostada de Atun" and "Tostada de Pulpo" appetizers were great. Unfortunately I can't say the same for the rest of the dishes our group tried. Some dishes like "Pescado a la talla Contramar" had negative flavor. It was missing salt and spices. The taste was just not there for me. The smell of "Camarones al ajillo" was horrifying. It was supposed to be garlic shrimp but the shrimps were soaks in some oil and there was a strange smell to it nothing resembling the garlic. I tried a small bite of it but couldn't have any more feeling nauseous from the smell and side taste. "Risotto con mole verde" had soupy texture and tastes slimy more than anything. We came for dinner midweek. There were only a few tables occupied. The vibes were not bad, the design is cute and the servers were attentive. I think this place is overrated or perhaps we tried the wrong dishes.