Rick G.
Yelp
Interesting, intriguing and special is what I can call Páramo. While staying at a BnB in the neighborhood of Roma Norte in CDMX, we were always on the lookout for close by eateries, cafés, coffee shops and bakeries. This one hit the spot in oh so many ways! It turns out to be one you don't appreciate from outside off hand, as it's somewhat obscure but once you enter, Wow! We ventured in. It turns out, Páramo is a sophisticated eatery and cocktail lounge with uncommon, fine and beautiful woodwork, table settings, an amazing bar with an incredible display of alcohol, reminiscent of San Francisco's Pied Piper Bar (but much smaller). This sophisticated eatery shows its stance not only in looks, but in its menu offerings, elite service and professional presentations. Apparently, they are also unique in the types and styles of Mexican fare offered. We started with Pulque de Orumba, an incredibly unique alcoholic drink made from maguey and a few beers for those more timid in our group. We decided to go whole hog into experimenting with traditional and distinctive flavors not normally found in U.S. Mexican restos. We ordered a Sobe de Nopal con Hummus de Aguacate (Prickly Pear Soup with Avocado Hummus) this was fascinatingly good! Also, we went for a Tamal de Frijol con Mole Almendrado (Bean Tamale with Almond Mole) - you want unique, this is it - it was fantastic. The flavors were exciting without being overwhelming and also delicious. Next came the Taco de Huevo de Codorniz con arroz negro (Quail Egg Taco with Black Rice), again, fab beyond explanation. I was enchanted by the uniqueness, the exoticness and deliciousness of these uncommon (to us) dishes. Our group experienced much more that evening, too much to include here. The crux of the matter is, that we were extremely elated to discover the Páramo experience when we did, as it turned out to be one of the top ten restaurants we visited and experienced while staying in Roma Norte. If you're ever in the vicinity, this is a must stop, as you will never regret it.