El Jamil

El Jamil in Condesa is an absolute gem that delivers the most authentic Lebanese cuisine I've experienced in North America. Being from Dubai and having dined at countless Lebanese establishments, I can confidently say this restaurant ranks among the very best. The hummus and bazenjan El Jamil were exceptionally fresh and bursting with flavor – each bite transported me back to the authentic tastes I remember. The shish taouk and lamb keftah were nothing short of heavenly, perfectly seasoned and mouth-wateringly juicy. Every element showcased the kitchen's masterful technique and attention to detail. The pistachio baklava deserves special mention – absolutely delectable and the perfect sweet finish to an outstanding meal. Beyond the incredible food, the ambience is wonderfully chic, creating the perfect dining atmosphere. A special compliment to the owner, who took time to chat with us and was a complete gentleman. His hospitality truly enhanced our experience. I highly recommend El Jamil to anyone seeking exceptional Lebanese cuisine in Mexico City – this place is an absolute must-visit!

Absolutely incredible! I can confirm, you’ve never had Lebanese food like this before. I highly recommend the shawarma and the roasted cauliflower. Although, anything you might order would be killer.

I had a great meal at El Jamil. The food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere was great. I was dining solo, and wanted to taste many things, so they offered to give me half portions to two items to make a whole portion. The tabuli and eggplant (it was similar to babaganoush) were excellent - both were full flavored - well seasoned and eggplant smoky. The shwarma was also very flavorful. The owner Jamil was very helpful and accommodating. The atmosphere, seating, and table were excellent!!!

From the moment I entered, I was met with exceptional hospitality and genuine warmth. The owners were incredibly welcoming, making the entire experience feel personal and inviting. Every dish was exquisite — beautifully presented, rich in authentic flavor, and prepared with evident care and passion. It’s rare to find a restaurant that not only captures the true essence of Arabic cuisine but also embodies the generosity and spirit of our culture so gracefully. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. I look forward to returning soon and recommending it to anyone seeking an authentic and memorable dining experience.

Authentic and delicious Lebanese food! My wife and I enjoyed our dinner at El Jamil while visiting from the US. As a Lebanese-American, who has dined in Lebanon and with my family in the US, I will vouch that this is AUTHENTIC Lebanese food. To start, we had hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and kibbeh nayeh (raw meat with bulgur and spices). The hummus was creamy and flavorful and very obviously made using a family recipe (this was my wife’s favorite appetizer). The grape leaves were well stuffed and delicious. The kibbeh was FRESH and, for me, the star of the appetizers (if you like tartare, you’ll love kibbeh). For our entrees, we had the chicken shawarma (garnished Lebanese style with toum, pickles, and fries) and grilled lamb kafta (meat skewers). The entrees were cooked to perfection and very flavor. All of this was served with piping hot pita bread and the portions were great. El Jamil’s staff was friendly and helpful, and their service was top notch. Additionally, they offered an English menu which made ordering a breeze. The restaurant was clean and stylish and the ambiance was bolstered by Lebanese music playing in the background. We will return to El Jamil on our next trip to CDMX and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great Lebanese meal.

I’m visiting Mexico straight from Lebanon, and after a few days of sightseeing and trying new things, I was seriously craving something from home, some real Lebanese food and a good shisha. I found this place through the reviews and thought it might be decent… but it honestly blew me away. The food was super authentic. I felt like I was back home. Everything from the flavors to the vibe was spot on. The service was amazing too, and the staff and owners were genuinely friendly and welcoming. And as a double apple fan, I’ve got to say this is the best and most authentic shisha I’ve had outside Lebanon. Highly recommend this spot to anyone missing home or just wanting a real taste of Lebanon while in Mexico

The food was delicious, attention to our entire party was immaculate. Our server Gil was the best. The entire experience was 10 out of 10.

Nice place The kebab was juicy just missing some salt , The hummus with meat was tasty But I liked the kibbe the most , Only thing with the shawarma was chewy

Went here after having trouble deciding what to eat. Service was great! Food got to our tables very fast. We sat outside, and it was lovely seeing the sage green color all around us. The food was yummy! We tried a bunch of things, but the cauliflower and hummus were the stand outs! The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

My friends and I had dinner here on a Friday night and were able to be seated right away. They have menus in Spanish and English. I ordered the Lebanese chorizo. My friends ordered hummus, meatballs , tabouli salad and a variety of other dishes. Endless bread was delivered to our tables.

El día 14 de marzo fuimos a celebrar el cumpleaños de mi mamá, el peor servicio que he tenido. El mesero de mala gana nos atendió, le molestó explicarnos los platillos, se desapareció por mucho tiempo, tuvimos que pedirles a otros meseros que nos atendieran, para pedir la cuenta nadie se aparecía, nos dejaron los platos sucios en la mesa. Pero llegaron otras mesas de extranjeros y a ellos los atendieron de maravilla; yo resido en el extranjero si huera dicho eso me hiñeran atendido de igual forma? Me tuve que parar yo para poder pagar porque ya nos queríamos retirar. La verdad hay mejores lugares y tanto por la comida como por el servicio.

Great Lebanese restaurant! Their food is pretty good considering that we're in Mexico, it's a little overpriced but it works if you go with other people to order and share everything, their pita bread is good and home made, the service is great, not much to say about it!

The location and ambience of this restaurant was perfect. We stumbled here by chanse and I am very glad we stayed. The food and service was excellent. We ordered the Baba Ghanouj, Labne, Falafel, and Sambusik Jebneh. It also came with a side of freshly baked Flatbread to pair with the Baba Ghanouj and Labne. I will for sure be comming back to this place when I come back to Mexico City in the future.

La ubicación de este restaurante es muy buena en la Colonia Condesa. Pedimos Baba Ghanouj, Labne, Falafel y Sambusik Jebneh lo cual estuvo muy rico y porciones suficientes, el servicio muy bueno también. This is a nice restaurant in La Condesa, México City. We ate Baba Ghanouj, Labne, Falafel y Sambusik Jebneh and all was so good, the service was good too

I've been craving labneh for a while and this place didn't disappoint! Also really enjoyed the chicken shawarma taco and the complementary pita. Beautiful ambience as well. Prices are also very reasonable, I think this is more of a $$ than $$$.

I was super impressed by this place. Their chicken shawarma and hummus were perrrrfect. I ordered hummus with lamb, and it was not what I had anticipated. Still the hummus was exceptional (I would skip the lamb next time). Their baklava was rich and scrumptious. Love! Love! Love! This place in CDMX.

We decided to try El Jamil again on a recent trip and we're happy to now give them 5 stars. All of the issues we commented on in the first review seem to have been addressed and then some. Wonderful location, attentive staff and service, and excellent food.

good quality, missing some elements for truly authentic flavor (such as lebanese pickles in falafel sandwich). will try again!

The houmos with meat is very nice, great service! All dishes are delicious! Raymond and Thomas from New York

This place is great food and great service the gym and working here is it to go to Rodriguez get a great job on hosting very polite and helpful zero attitude I highly recommend this place with people that have Mediterranean food thank you very much

We were thrilled when we first heard about Merkava with all of the sleek styling etc...while we had a good meal there, several nights later we found El Jamil and it blows Merkava out of the water. Come here for true Lebanese inspired dishes....The hummus is the PERFECT consistency and the kibbe are crisp and flavorful. The piping hot + fresh pita is far superior to others in town because of a bit of added char. The atmosphere is cozy and unpretentious and the prices are very reasonable.