Contramar serves fresh, vibrant Mexican seafood in a lively, airy space with must-try tuna tostadas and a show-stopping whole grilled fish.
Durango 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
$$$ · Menu
"This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard of Contramar, and it won’t be the last. It’s legendary for its seafood-focused menu, and you should absolutely make a point to come here for the tuna tostadas and whole fish covered in red and green sauce. Make a reservation for lunch, when the sprawling dining room becomes an all-out party. If this is your first time in CDMX, a meal at Contramar is essential dining." - guillaume guevara
"Sobremesa is the extended period after a meal when people linger at the table to converse and relax. Nowhere is this more evident than at the seafood icon, Contramar. At this buzzing spot, where servers are constantly on the move and tables are packed at lunch, the energy is so contagious that it’s hard to resist saying yes to the whims of your waiter. Of course, people make reservations months in advance for their high-quality standbys that continue to impress, such as their pescado a la talla, a whole fish grilled and brushed with chile sauce and parsley, or simpler delights like tiritas Zihuatanejo—a variation of ceviche made with white fish, sliced and cooked in lemon, and topped with plenty of red onion—perfect for a hot day." - mariana camacho
"Sobremesa is the extended period after a meal when people linger at the table to converse and relax. Nowhere is this more evident than at the seafood icon, Contramar. At this buzzing spot, where servers are constantly on the move and tables are packed at lunch, the energy is so contagious that it’s hard to resist saying yes to the whims of your waiter. Of course, people make reservations months in advance for their high-quality standbys that continue to impress, such as their pescado a la talla, a whole fish grilled and brushed with chile sauce and parsley, or simpler delights like tiritas Zihuatanejo—a variation of ceviche made with white fish, sliced and cooked in lemon, and topped with plenty of red onion—perfect for a hot day. photo credit: Contramar" - Mariana Camacho
"This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard of Contramar, and it won’t be the last. It’s legendary for its seafood-focused menu, and you should absolutely make a point to come here for the tuna tostadas and whole fish covered in red and green sauce. Make a reservation for lunch, when the sprawling dining room becomes an all-out party. If this is your first time in CDMX, a meal at Contramar is essential dining." - guillaume guevara
"If this is your first time in Mexico City, a meal at Contramar is essential. And if this is your fourth time in Mexico City, a meal at Contramar is still essential. Set aside an entire afternoon for a long lunch in the sprawling dining room that turns into an all-out party fueled by micheladas and tostadas de atún. And while the crowd can skew tourist-heavy, you’ll still see plenty of locals mixed in. Do as they do and order a tequilita with the famous fish." - guillaume guevara
