Filigrana

Just finished an amazing meal here. Had multiple “wow” moments for flavors I’ve never tasted before. Service was impeccable. We loved the pork and short rib tacos in the appetizers! They came with some of the best sauces I’ve ever had. We also loved the cauliflower and chicken mole main courses. Super delicious, piping hot, and flavorful. I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but ordered some of their specials, and were surprised how good they were. All in all, one of the best places I ate in CDMX!

"Thank you! You are the best" read the note our eight-year-old daughter wrote the server in Spanish after dining at this Michelin star restaurant. As an aspiring restaurant owner, our daughter was inspired by the decor, service, food, and drink. Everything was flawless. Her parents agree. After dining here during Holy Week in 2025, here's our experience. 1) Food: Literally every dish was superb from the starters (guacamole, potato croquettes, and tropical tuna ceviche) to the main (beets and the steak) to the dessert (corn cake and coconut flan). The combo of flavors popped in every dish and came out beautifully plated. The guacamole in particular is the best we've ever had. There are a few food surprises throughout like the sweet and savor breads that came out in shapes of the sun and a horse before the main course. At the end, a whimsical plate of Mexican candies came out on a cake platter with the bill. 2) Drink: The cocktails and wine list are perfect. So much so that it will set you up for a dilemma on which to order. If you like a little more sweet, order the Tequila Dulce Pastria. It's refreshing too! I also ordered a glass of the Mexican Sauvignon blanc. It's sweet, but very unique and tasty. 3) Service: It was divine from start to finish. Even when we got up, someone was there to pull back our chair. Timing of the courses was spot on. Service is attentive and friendly. 4) Space: It's gorgeous with quirky murals inside, green tile, plants/a tree, red brick, and more. Your eyes wander for days inside.

I had the honor of dining at Filigrana while visiting Mexico City for the first time. was it the impeccable service? the stunning decor? the humbly elevated bite of each dish? the perfection of an experience in which every aspect of one’s senses are engaged so fully? my dearest friends and i enjoyed every moment of every bite. tears of joy were shed. what a beautiful taste of how sweet this life is - bright, charred, light, dark, sweet, salty….plates of perfection! an unforgettable experience. thank you, Chef!

This was our 5th and final night in Mexico City. Every dinner had been special. We knew we would enjoy Filigrana, but we were blown away by a truly magical experience. The staff is so proactively attentive and friendly. The space is lovely, stylish but not pretentious. And of course, the food… as is to be expected of a restaurant of this kind, the subtle mixing of flavors, the layered pairings of those flavors and the accompanying textures, simply magical. Add in the playful whimsy of some of the arrangements/presentations and I can’t imagine walking away unsatisfied. Definitely make a reservation and let the staff treat you to something special.

After having visited most fine dining restaurants in ciudad de México (not naming names), THIS IS IMO THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE CITY… Martha Ortiz does it again. After having done it consistently each time. I came here with the nostalgic longing one has for an old lover, in this case Dulce Patria, her beloved restaurant in Mexico City which shut down during the pandemic. I felt like I had been lost in the dessert for the last 5 years, wondering without direction and looking for the oasis that only Martha’s food could provide. If I sound biased, I am. Dulce patria was my favorite restaurant (like in the world) but with this admission comes the knowledge that my expectations were so fantasized and high after 5 years that I doubted I would be able to leave satisfied. Nonsense. I rushed to order one of her aguas frescas in this case horchata with chile color. And all of a sudden the pandemic was gone and the good old days of Dulce Patria were back. Although the setting has changed to a modern designed building that is interesting in itself, the essence of Ortiz’s cuisine remains. The open quesadilla, the pozole with recaudo and the beef tongue were sublime. The desserts were not to be missed either but I won’t ruin the surprise. What I love about MO is that she is able to present a perfectly executed traditional recipe in the most aesthetic plating and with the highest culinary technique without losing any of the authentic taste. My grandma’s kitchen done by Alain Ducasse. But who’s that when you’re dining with Martha Ortiz??? I will also add that on a casual Tuesday night, she was at the restaurant at 9pm, making sure everything coming out her kitchen was memorable. And it for sure was. Service was on point. Music was well selected. Read some bad comments, not sure where these people are dining but I regularly visit 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants to give some perspective to my taste palette. And I don’t think those stars mean much most of the time, but what I can say is that this restaurant could go tête à tête with any and all of them, any given Sunday. Martha, you make me proud to be Mexican. I hope I can eat in this and all your restaurants. Repeatedly. Doesn’t deserve a star. Deserves a constellation.

Outstanding, simply outstanding service. Had a solo lunch on Easter and the personnel was so kind and attentive. They truly recommended the best dishes (one not on the menu) and surprised me with a selection of Mexican sweets at the end. Highly recommend their tropical beverages to enjoy under the indoor tree.

The best meal i had in Mexico City. No misses with everything. Definitely order a lot cuz portions are a little smaller, but the flavors were all excellent. Presentation was stunning and our server explained each dish so well. Don’t skip out on this restaurant, highly recommend!

Fantastic quiet atmosphere, with the best service by Jaqueline and amazing food creations of Marta. Super recommended for Mexican modern cuisine without losing the traditional flavors. Must go in the city.