Caracol de Mar
Restaurant · Hipodromo ·
Seafood, contemporary Mexican dishes, cocktails, and desserts
Seafood, contemporary Mexican dishes, cocktails, and desserts
"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
"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
"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
"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
"With a prime position in the city center near the Metropolitan Cathedral, this seafood-focused restaurant mixes Mexican culinary knowledge with touches of Peruvian cuisine, and the moderate prices are a boon in an area not known for being wallet friendly. Begin with aguachile de camarón, a deliciously fresh dish that is as beautiful as it is refreshing. Pulpo al carbón de olote is a well-prepared plate with good flavor and a delightful smoky note. To finish, passion fruit granita and slices of sweet mango is pleasantly simple." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team
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