La Capital

Shocked that this restaurant hasn’t come across my feed yet because the food was insane. We had the fideo, burger, tacos, guacamole, and quesadilla. Everything was so delicious, flavorful. The cocktails were incredible. Top 5 espresso martinis. And staff was super friendly. A must try!

We were recently in Mexico City and learned about LA Capital from a recommendation of the concierge at the hotel where we were staying. We absolutely loved this restaurant and ended up eating there twice! The atmosphere and service was amazing and the food was even better. Our first visit we had the Palmitos y Elote as a starter, and the Conhinita Pibil as the main course. For dessert we had the Chocolate en dos Texturas. On our second visit we had the Hojas Verdes as the starter and the Pollo Rostizado Con Herbas Finas. Top notch all the way around.

Wow — this place is amazing! In fact, it served up one of the best meals that I’ve ever eaten. In addition to the fantastic food, the atmosphere was great and the service was exceptional. I’d be surprised if this restaurant doesn’t start winning awards, so go before the secret gets out. My girlfriend and I had the traditional ceviche, grilled octopus, grilled fish with salsa, and a tamale topped with a yogurt sauce and filled with beef and pork. Even though we were full, our experience was too good to not order dessert. We got the meringues with vanilla cream and berries. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone who is in Mexico City.

We came here for our last meal in Mexico and it did not disappoint. Generous portions, authentic recipes and great cocktails. The duck enchiladas in mole were delicious and we loved the ceviche. We sat upstairs, lovely ambiance and good service.

Double loved dog frame in the wall! To whomever decided to put that on the wall, thank you. Food and services were fantastic! Definitely will recommend and go back 1000 times!

The entire experience was top notch. From the food to the service, I only have praise. The guacamole was so beautiful, we just stared at it for a while because it was such a work of art, same for the Chile Enogada. We asked the waiter to recommend a dessert since they all sounded so good, and he recommended a mamey crème brûlée that was not only gorgeous to look at but quite delicious! Can’t wait to return this coming November!

The best enchiladas I've eaten on my trip to Mexico! The restaurant was beautifully and lovingly decorated, the service was very attentive and courteous and I couldn't stop raving about the food. Perfectly prepared and the way it was served was unparalleled! 😍

Fabulous - not cheap, but wonderful creations served in a stylish restaurant. Food is prepared and cooked next to you and finishing touches and service is assured by the manager and her #2, who are constantly making sure all the finishing touches are on each dish are a perfect work of art - everything about the place is 5*. Feel free to share a vegetarian option as a starter (the roasted cauliflower was amazing) and follow it with a Chile en Nogada (sublime).

A meal to dream over. Reasonably priced and delicious. Award worthy, in my humble opinion. Get the mole.

A 700' walk from our hotel was an accident stumbling into a future Michelin star restaurant. What a unique twist to dishes that made everyone dig into their neighbors plate. Thank you for a memorable end to our trip

Impressive dining experience. Refined service, upscale vibes but at the same time reasonably priced for the experience. The aguachile in addition to the mole were rather memorable. Their presentation is nice. Perfect for a date, birthday or even just a regular night out. We will return and I recommend you do as well. The candidness of the waiters and them not trying to upsell you on simply the most expensive item is appreciated as well.

So nice we came twice on a short 5 day trip just so we could try the rest of what we didn't order the first time! The first time we came in shortly before closing but they were more than accommodating and sat us down right away. This is a fine dining experience and it is really cool to be able to watch the kitchen and chef at work from your table. I can highly recommend the Guac- love the little touch of pomegranate and the variety of chips to dip, the chicken lime soup was a hit with our 1.5 year old, the beet salad was delicious and the sea bass cooked to perfection. For mothers day I treated myself to a house margarita and it was delish. We also tried not one but two desserts this time, the chocolate cake with ice cream and the soursop jelly, both divine! I was excited having just learned about the soursop fruit, and how many nutritional benefits there are- make sure you give it a try if you're into pudding desserts. The next time we tried some of the same things and some new things- steak, roasted chicken, cauliflower with mole sauce (the mole sauce here was perfection) mushroom soup and the house lemonade. All fantastic, and the presentation is wonderful. We ended the evening with the hot chocolate cake which was the perfect balance of chocolate paired with ice cream- note that this dessert does take some time to prepare fresh. Planning to come back here if I am ever in the area again!

La Capital was high on our list of restaurants to visit in Mexico City. The service was great upon arrival, with them accommodating a seating change when we requested it. We tried two different cocktails and they were so delicious and strong! The elote salad we chose for our appetizer was so fresh, acidic, and had such a nice variety of textures. I got the marinated pork for my entree and it was incredible! The pork was so flavorful and comforting and the tortillas it came with were delicious. My partner ordered the mole enchiladas because we heard that is the thing to get here, and they were good, but a little too sweet for our taste.

I can't speak highly enough about this restaurant. From the moment you walk in & all throughout, the staff is extremely attentive. As a party of 4 we ordered 2 appetizers, 1 ceviche, 2 entrees, and 2 deserts. We chose to share all the dishes and it was the best decision ever because every plate was a culinary journey of its own. Highly recommend sharing the dishes so that you can taste all the exquisite flavors! This is a MUST for all.

La Capital is an excellent restaurant. The atmosphere is beautiful--a little modern mixed with nice greenery and a wide open dining space. The service was wonderful as well. We were immediately seated and our server was very nice. He offered some great recommendations. The kitchen is an open concept so you can see the chefs in action as they prepare beautiful dishes. The food is also the star of the show. Their menu is a modern, contemporary take on Mexican food. Each dish was beautifully plated. Portions were generous. Our food arrived very quickly. We started with some tuna tostadas. They tasted so fresh and delicious. We next had a ceviche with cucumbers and shrimp. Another stellar dish with a nice blend of citrus and spice. For our last dish we ordered the pulpo a la brasa (grilled octopus). The octopus was perfectly cooked and very tender with a rich smoky flavor. I also had an El Jarrito mezcal cocktail that was so refreshing with a nice fruity, citrus blend. I also saw some of the other dishes other guests were ordering, and they all looked so good. I will definitely return next time I am in CDMX.

Our first meal on a long journey, what a wonderful experience and exceptional dishes. The aguachiles is a must!

Good food but honestly I've had so much better at other low brow places. If you want a nice fancy place to chill then this place is it. It was incredibly busy on an early Thursday night and by the time we left every single table was full. The waiters didn't catch a break constantly moving from table to table. Service is wonderful!

Other reviews say what is need to be said about La Capital. Delicious, elevated dining in a restaurant where service is first class. We loved our meal here (tuna ceviche, citrus salad, stuffed poblano peppers, multiple different cocktails (w/ alcohol and w/out)) - everything was extremely flavorful and tasted super fresh. Service was top notch. Restaurant itself is very well done and made the evening a special one. Thank you La Capital. We'll be back!

Amazing food. The portions are very generous. Juan was a fantastic server. The presentation was immaculate! Highly recommend

Many dishes are certainly "instagramable" due to the sauce but overall it was one of our weakest dinners in CDMX. I ordered the duck enchiladas and if you told me they were chicken I wouldn't have corrected you. My mom had ceviche which as ok. My dad actually enjoyed his pasta (!). The drinks were ok. The most comical thing was the service, we were actually avoiding moving anything (even repositioning a napkin) on our table, because the waiter would run over and start removing or replacing things. Not a bad experience overall, but there is better food available in Mexico City

The vibes in here are immaculate! You can see just how hard the kitchen is working. The food and the service was amazing, and the creativity is out of this world!

Great food. Beautiful modern interiors. Very noisy so not great for romantic evening. Good for groups.

Absolutely a must try!! Great service, drinks, and food was a 11 out of 10!! Art on a plate!

Dinner for two on Feb. 20, 2024. We were greeted and immediately whisked to our reserved table. We started with two Mexcal drinks and an order of cerviche and the tacos la Capital. Both appetizers were wonderful. Ordered a second round of drinks and ordered our msin courses. Wifey opted for the flautas from the appetizer menu. I ordered the sea bass in cucumber sauce. Both dishes were to die for. We somehow made room for 3 to four bites of the corn cake (Brulee de elote) for dessert. I only wish we wouldnt have been so full as the flavor was unlike any other dessert that i have had. The cake and the ice cream were a perfect pairing. We would definitely eat here again. Oh, I forgot to mention, the service was over the top. Our waiter was so attentive and was fun to speak with. Great place!

Delicious food, excellent presentation. Drinks are superb. Presentation almost like in Michelin star restaurants.

Ambiance was modern and lively. They have a second floor that overlooks the restaurant. The tuna tostada is a must try and the orange non alcoholic mocktail is so fresh! The grilled cauliflower and mole dish was flavor packed but not too rich. Can't go wrong with La Capital.

Amazing food, service and ambiance. The chocolate dessert was one of the best I think I've ever had in my life.

HOLY MOLE (get it). This place was so good and close to our airbnb which was in a very cute area. Everyone enjoyed their dishes from the pork to the enchiladas to the mole and mushroom risotto and there were perfect appetizers to share as well. The service was great and overall it was not too pricey for the ambiance and quality of food. Highly recommend.

Another excellent upscale seafood restaurant in Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City. It is a busy spot and you should definitely make reservations in peak times, but could easily drop by in odd-ball hours. We have been here multiple times and always enjoyed the classics: tuna tostadas, elote, great wines and craft cocktails. Overall service was good. Food: 5 stars Atmosphere: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Tips: Great place for fresh seafood Located in Condesa area of CDMX There is an outside terrace / deck and generous inside area

We made reservations, ate outside in the terrace. My partner and I sat right next to each other, as we typically do at nice restaurants. We didn't receive any menus until 10 minutes after being seated. We only received a drink menu at first, 5 mins after being seated. 5 minutes after we received our drinks, 10 minutes after ordering them, we received food menus. The drinks were great - we both had Lychee Vodka drinks. We ordered water after receiving the drinks, but the waiter didn't bring it until 15 minutes later and instead went around cleaning tables and giving other parties water. When the waiter came to take our order, I asked him "¿Donde estan nuestros agua?" (where are our waters?) And he took 5 more minutes getting our waters and then took our orders. We finally received some tostadas and salsa. The food came out. No one ever asked how the food was. We had to ask for the check from the manager who was walking around, no one asked us if we had finished our food, despite our plates being empty for 10 minutes, and the manager saw the plates were empty and directed our terrible waiter to clean off our tables. We received our check 10 mins after requesting it. The waiter had the audacity to say "¿Típ?" Spoiler alert - we didn't tip. The food was great, but I don't see the hype, as the horrific customer service killed it for us. I have a hypothesis, because we noticed that each and every other table around us was receiving quick service, but we didn't. Maybe it was because we were two men sitting side by side at dinner? Maybe the waiter had some homophobia issues? Who knows? All I know is that we won't be returning.

Loved this Condesa gem. Located in the cuauhtemoc, district not far from the museum of anthropology. Great, warm service, beautiful room to dine in, magnificent is the right adjective for this awesome restaurant. The was tasty, from the tikn xic fish, to the tuna tostadas, arugula salad with figs, guacamole, everything was beautifully plated and packed with flavor. It's a don't miss restaurant experience when in Condesa!

We had an incredible dining experience here, the food was amazing, the service great, and the ambiance very nice. This place in Condesa, an awesome neighborhood with tons of cool places to walk around. Service-there's no service like Mexico's service and this place is excellent. Our waiter knew the menu well and made great recommendations. Decor-simple yet super elegant and upscale looking. Dark lighting, upstairs restrooms over looking the entire dining area, and a large open kitchen. I loved the vibes, and the people inside were very nice looking. Food-SPECTACULAR!!! The food was on another level, the guac was the best I've ever had. Yes, Guac can be amazing! This guac has a green sauce that brought an amazing flavor out, it was accompanied by pomegranates and Serrano peppers. The Chile Nogada was perfect, a dinamo of flavors from salty to sweet to crunchy, simply amazing. The Chocolate Cake with ice cream took our mouth to the twilight zone. This dessert literally was a party in my mouth. The warm chocolate cake and cold guava sherbet with the hint of ancho Chile just worked perfectly together, it was like a world class orchestra working in perfect symphony. This place rocks!!! Be sure you eat here

Amazing restaurant in Mexico City and a must visit for sure. Came here on a recommendation from a friend and colleague and I was definitely not disappointed. Had an amazing meal with amazing service. I was definitely in love with the ceviche and the pulpo. Everything was just so fresh and well prepared. The drinks were delicious as well. Their Pesco chicharones was also surprisingly great. Definitely will visit again on my next Mexico City trip

I've been here twice now, and it's a great option whether you're on a date, friend hang out or a large group. The fideo seco and filet fish are best options. I tried the crab torra on my most recent trip - very dry, little meat and disappointing. However, there are plenty of other dishes to choose from. Service has always been excellent!

Absolutely excellent service and a beautiful space! The presentation of all the dishes was done very well. They have a unique approach to guacamole with pomegranate seeds and other herbs and the cochinita pibil was slow roasted to perfection. The presentation of the Carajillos was also very fun, Great for groups as well!

We had the best meal in Mexico City here. The carajillo was prepared table-side with fire and theatrics. Best piece of steak I've had in a while, the potato's consistency was fantastic.

This place is incredibly delicious. I'll save you from reading a long review. Just go. You can thank me later.

Excelente servicio comida muy deliciosa Bonito lugar todo estaba perfecto. Pastel te zanahoria muy rico también

La Capital begins as this imposing large building with heavy tall doors that lead you into the reception area. Immediately you are greeted by loud lively conversations in this warehouse-like non-noise-dampened building. While this adds incredible energy to the dining experience, I certainly preferred the secluded outdoors patio instead. It was very cosy, cute, small, and almost felt like an entirely different place. The menu is vast by any standard, which creates some suspicions. When we began ordering the guac, cochinita pibil, cebiches, etc. everything was superbly fresh and tasty. The octopus, chile en nogada, chicken breast were equally impressive where the chile took the helm of most impressive dish. The entire dining experience was superbly attentive, with impeccable service and dishes that were coming out stronger and stronger. The palette can get overwhelmed by this fancy explosion of delicious flavors, and we were so honestly impressed that we choose to add a couple of desserts and test the boundaries of this restaurants. And La Capital oddly delivered again. I really felt this restaurant experience took the top spot among all places I visited in the city, and I will happily return again.

Este lugar es excelente, la comida es buenisima, tienen que probar las enmoladas de pato, sus cocteles muy buenos también, recomiendo el cantarito y todo el personal de servicio igual es muy agradable, definitivamente regresaré.

We didn't have plans to come here when we did, but our original target had a long wait, so we stopped by here, and it ended up being an extremely pleasant surprise. The food was incredible, service was great, and the dining experience overall was fantastic. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and was perfect with the suggested pairing of red wine. My friend ordered the short ribs, which were also very good. There was definitely a debate at the table as to which was better - lamb or short ribs. Their cocktails are subtle (not too sweet) and unique. We ordered a passionfruit mezcal drink, which was lovely. More of a date night place, low lighting, sophisticated menu items, but we were on vacation and came with a group of family and friends, including a 4 year old and an 8 month old, and it was still a great experience. V And, last but not least, being from the U.S. the prices for what we got is considered excellent value.

This place was absolutely fantastic !!! They took us without reservations, and quickly despite being busy. The food was exceptional ! As a whole. I did not like my entree unfortunately because of the texture more than anything but it was still created by a Master chef! The guacamole was nothing short of ordinary. It was particularly spicy but not too much, had fine herbs that tasted wonderful and possibly pomegranates. It was wonderful and the chips that came with it also! I tried the Tortilla soup which was more than excellent. The best tortilla soup i ever tasted! And so presentable ! Like a piece of art! My mom had ceviche, which she also confirmed was fantastic and a very healthy portion. We then each had yet another course.. ha ha ha.. I had the mushroom ravioli . I was in fact very disappointed because it was more like a soup and it was too soggy for my taste so i could not eat it however i give the chef a pass. My mom had a white fish wrapped in bananas that she said was exceptional! It looked like it also! I dont know how we found space for desert but we did. We shared panacota a guanaba i think and the red fruit were the best part. They tasted magical! My cappuccino was ok. Omg! And i almost forgot!! They make these green lime/ginger lemonades that are TO DIE FOR! And last but not least, the server was ON TOP OF IT! He was extremely attentive and always around. Very professional! My mom absolutely loved this place and so did i! Oh and little bonus they had baggies for our masks! I would repeat it any day!

We have had many enjoyable dinners on our visit to Mexico City, but tonight's dinner was the best. Jose, our server took excellent care of us and was very helpful in explaining the items on their extensive menu. My wife and I each had the Ahi Tuna dinner that was beautifully presented as a work of art, and the flavors a gastronomic treat. The fish was seared to perfection with a sweet chili sauce and served with purée potatoes in a charred onion, a grilled tomato slice and spinach capped with a pinch of salt. For desert, we split the Pastel de Chocolate that was a warm chocolate volcano with vanilla ice cream served on a bed of raspberry/chili sauce. If in the Condesa area, this is a restaurant that is worthy of a visit. But be patient as food of this quality can't be rushed.

The food is excellent! I had the capital steak served with mashed potatoes, fried tomato and spinach. The steak was cooked to perfection, the mashed potatoes were so good, the service was great and the ambiance was lovely. I really enjoyed the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be back!

I didn't take pictures of everything. To eat we ordered the guacamole and chips (sweet potato, potato, banana and some other chips), pulpo a las brasas, chile en nogada, and pechuga de pollo en costra de ceniza. The Guacamole and pulpo get the full five stars. The pulpo was so tender and flavorful! The pechuga de pollo was very dry and lacked flavor. The Chile en nogada was too sweet for my taste. The sweetness was overwhelming. We ordered 4 different cocktails. Our favorite was the mojito and traditional margarita. We tried a couple of their specialties (gin la capital and another) and they were just OK. The service is 5-stars! Our server was outstanding. Great ambiance and chill place! Highly recommend it!

The food and service here were very good. We got a nice table and were greeted immediately. We loved everything that we tried which was the shrimp ceviche, veggie enchiladas and the chipotle pasta with goat cheese. I would love to go back and try other items on their menu when I am back in Mexico City.

Delicioso! 10/10. Great service and drinks. Would definitely come back and try anything and everything eventually!

La Capital was so amazing!! Definitely be prepared for a long meal but it is so worth it. the duck enchilada moles were so decadent and delicious. The sauce on the squash enchiladas was one of the best sauces we have ever had and we were drinking it by the spoon. same with the agua chili in the ceviche!!

Amazing! This was our fancy meal while in Mexico City and it did not disappoint. The squash flower dish was our absolute favorite.

Carlos, our waiter, was AMAZING! I have celiac's disease, and he was so knowledgeable and helpful about gluten free options (they were also clearly marked on the menu). The food was fabulous and the atmosphere was great. Would absolutely visit again!

Simply amazing meal! Service and food was tremendous. I was a bit concerned since my Spanish skills are not great but the staff here can speak English if you are feeling a bit shaky with your español We started off with drinks - I got the Jarrito (Highly recommended!) which is made with a smoky mezcal, mango purée, orange and lime juices. It was not very strong, but absolutely delicious, very unique cocktail which I will probably be making at home if I can find the correct mezcal :). My gf got the frozen tamarindo cocktail, which was also tasty. These are quite nice if you like sweet drinks, as we do. For a starter, we got the cochinita pibil, which is a traditional dish of marinated pork which is cooked in banana leaves. I believe the pork was braised here. This is served with tortillas, so it's a pretty fun "build your own taco" meal. It's also served with a green habanero sauce, which was actually quite mild, but flavorful, as well as a little side of "Xnipec", which is a traditional dish of pickled and flavored red onions. Also some orange slices which you can use. Very interesting - the dish is also served with "Corn Ash", I'm not sure how they make it but you are encouraged to sprinkle some on the taco to give it a smoky taste. Honestly, some of the best tacos I've ever had! For entrees, we decided to share two dishes, which are the more popular dishes of the restaurant: "Chiles en Nogado", which a like a stuffed chili with beef Picadillo(ground meat) served with pomegranate seeds and covered with a creamy sauce. I couldn't really make out what was in the cream sauce, although I felt a hint of coconut, so maybe it was coconut cream? This dish was sweet, and we enjoyed it quite a bit. The other nice thing was you could eat the pomegranate seeds! They were not crunchy or hard on the teeth. Maybe they used a young pomegranate? I just found it pretty nice that we could eat all the pomegranate seeds without breaking our teeth, which doesn't seem to be the case when buying one in a US supermarket? The last dish we had was the duck in rolled taco shells served in a black mole sauce which was garnished with a colorful pattern of crema (liquidy Mexican sour cream). I'm not a big fan of mole, honesty, as it tends to be one dimensional and too sweet when I have it -but I quite liked this one. There was a nice depth of flavor with it, a good mix of the sweetness from the dark chocolate and savory element from the cheese, sour cream, and other components of the mole. The only downside I would say is that the interior of the duck taquitos were not as tasty as I expected - the dish was said to have duck confit - but it tasted like typical shredded chicken to me, I was expecting bigger chunks of duck, and it had the taste as if it was maybe re-heated - kinda that flavor when you re heat dark meat chicken the next day. I think I would have preferred if they grilled or sautee the duck instead - or maybe if it was less dry, as the pulled pork dish (cochinita pibil) was absolutely succulent compared to this filling. However this does not really detract from the overall experience as the other dishes were so phenomenal We finished with 2 house margaritas - they were refreshing and had an acidic citrus bite. Great food all around! We will definitely come back. If you are in Mexico City for travel or for any other reason this place is a must visit I think!

by far it was the best Mexican food I ever had. The chips were amazingly delicious and the best ceviche was so yummy. service was excellent too.

This place is my favorite in Mexico City. The food, drinks, and service here were exceptional. The drinks we enjoyed were the Oaxaca margarita, piña colada, gin la capital, and the lychee martini. All were unique and tasty. You can't really go wrong with guacamole, but here they make it special. The chips that come with it are a nice variety of sweet potato, banana, and some other chips. I highly recommend the Cochinita pibil (comes with handmade tortillas), the ceviche (refreshing, light, and lemony), the duck enchiladas with mole (on the sweeter side), and the steak. I honestly can't wait to go back, thinking of all the food makes my mouth water!

Very attentive staff, great service, and the food and drinks were PERFECT. I cannot get over the tuna tartar though, it was heavenly!!!

Mexico is an embarrassment of culinary riches. You could eat at a different restaurant for every meal for a year and still not even come close to trying even a fraction of the incredible gastronomic experiences available in Mexico City. But even amongst the surfeit of incredible restaurants here, there are a number of them which stand above the rest. La Capital is one of those. The only thing they do wrong is their pricing, it's so affordable you could misconstrue it to think the food was ordinary. It isn't. This place is extraordinary. The appetizers starting with simple dishes such as esquites are taken to an entirely new level. New flavors are imbued into old recipes with spectacular results. By the time I was halfway through my steak I was making a list of family members I will bring here. Rounding out the meal with a very unique chocolate cake that is a collision of unexpected flavor. In just one meal, La Capital has become one of my favorite restaurants in the city, and for anyone who knows Mexico City, you know how impressive that is. Highly highly recommended.

It was the end of a long day and we weren't really planning on going to a place as fancy as La Capital but I really can't complain because it was great. I had a few excellent mezcal cocktails along with a fancy version of esquites, this fish dish whose name escapes me (it's the smaller entree) and my wife got these mole enchiladas. The seasoning on my fish was super good and the fancy esquites were pretty much how you'd expect (pretty great). I thought the mole with my wife's enchiladas was really good but it was a little sweet for her taste.

Food was quite good. Nice menu selection. Service was inattentive and they took forever when they did decide to stop by the table. If you're looking to go eat, have a delicious meal, and camp out at your table for a few hours... This might be the place for you!