Taverna
Bar & grill · Tabacalera
Calle Gral. Prim 34, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Highlights
Candlelit Mediterranean spot in restored hacienda, romantic ambiance
Candlelit Mediterranean spot in restored hacienda, romantic ambiance
"Taverna is a dark, mysterious restaurant, located in a restored Juárez hacienda that’s almost entirely lit by candlelight. You’ll dine on mostly Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are roasted in a wood-burning oven, like standout dates stuffed with chorizo and wrapped in jamon serrano, fried sardines with a sardine aioli, and a beet carpaccio with a pistachio dressing that should be bottled and sold everywhere. Settle into one of several corners that are ideal for low-key conversations—or flirting without an audience." - guillaume guevara
"Taverna sits in a restored townhouse built in 1906 on Juarez’s General Prim Street. After years of family inheritance disputes, neighborhood disarray, and neglect, the property was eventually acquired and restored by Archipiélago restaurant group to house a Mediterranean-inspired spot. The food does deliver — but it’s almost beside the point. Most people come for the candlelit setting, which blends vintage details, greenery, and fine tableware into a kind of elegant ramshackle vibe. Needless to say, pin Taverna for a romantic dinner. The menu offers smoked and fire-cooked dishes like whole fish with potatoes and citrus salad or roasted cauliflower with mustard cream. The space also includes cozy lounges to enjoy a cocktail or two, with options like aged Negronis or dirty martinis. Best for: The restaurant is a good fit for larger celebrations." - Natalia de la Rosa
"Taverna in Juárez may just be the most beautiful restaurant in the city. It’s housed in a historical, restored hacienda from 1905, and most of the restaurant is lit by candlelight. The atmosphere is ideal for a date, a special celebration, or a group dinner that extends late into the night. Most of the Mediterranean-inspired dishes are roasted in a wood-burning oven, with standouts that include dates stuffed with chorizo and wrapped in jamon serrano, fried sardines with a sardine aioli, and a beet carpaccio with a pistachio dressing that should be bottled and sold everywhere. Wash it all down with one of their signature cocktails, like the Pin Tonic, made with gin del bosque and giant olives." - guillaume guevara
"A favorite restaurant in Mexico City known for its ambiance and cuisine." - David Shortell
"Taverna may just be the most beautiful restaurant in all of CDMX. It’s housed in a historical, recently restored hacienda from 1905, and most of this place is lit by candlelight. That atmosphere makes it good for a date, a special celebration, or a group dinner that extends late into the night. Most of the Mediterranean-inspired dishes are roasted in a wood-burning oven, with standouts like dates stuffed with chorizo and wrapped in jamon serrano, fried sardines with a sardine aioli, and a beet carpaccio with a pistachio dressing that should be bottled and sold everywhere. Wash it all down with one of their signature cocktails, like the Pin Tonic made with gin from Patagonia and giant olives." - guillaume guevara
