Terraza 56

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop Spending less than $1000 pesos if you are delicate and picky with your food, and stop ordering burritos or burgers at a steakhouse...That’s the Review. This is my fair and honest review after coming here four times in one week. Yes, four. That’s not an accident. That’s called research. If you’re a visitor or an expat, this place is a must. The service? Solid. The atmosphere? Relaxed but classy. The food? Excellent — if you order like an adult. Let me say this gently: if you walk into a restaurant known for steaks and order a burger or the cheapest thing on the menu… that’s on you. Of course it’s going to be average. Don’t test a Ferrari in first gear and then complain it’s slow. The stars of the menu are the entrées and specialty plates. Quality costs money everywhere in the world. Don’t expect melt-in-your-mouth steak for $300–$500 pesos. You want premium? Order premium. My recommendations: Wagyu steak (medium rare or medium well) Ribeye (same temps — trust me!) Seasoned fries (perfect salt + black pepper balance) Shrimp panko with tamarind sauce That tamarind sauce? Unreal. I poured it on tortillas, sliced up the steak, and made steak tacos like I was conducting a flavor symphony. Buttery, juicy, melts-in-your-mouth kind of bite. The salsa had that roasted tomato and pepper kick-spicy but balanced. I sat outside in 80-degree sunshine with a view and didn’t complain once. Vitamin D is free. Happiness is free. The steak is not, and that’s okay. I spent between $1000–$1700 pesos with tip. As you should at a steakhouse. If you’re trying to spend less than $1000 pesos and expecting luxury cuts… that’s fantasy economics. And please, don’t let Tik Tok influencers scare you off. If you actually know how to cook a steak, you know when it’s done right. Some people compare everything to something else instead of enjoying what’s in front of them. Bottom line: Come hungry. Order the steak. Sit in the sun. Tip well. Your body deserves quality food and a good view. If you want a cheap burger, there’s a cash-only stands down the street. This isn’t that.

This my first time in Mexico such a nice experience and Terraza 56 was the best option for close my trip, food are good and the best Tamarindo in the whole city I compare with other places and this one was recommend yes and yes! the waitress was so kind with me, Diana you are the best! Love the ambience and the playlist so relaxing, only thing didn’t like was the restroom area very creepy (I travel alone so I need to care about everything…)

Food, ambiance, and service were amazing! Antonino was an amazing server who answered all our questions! Would highly recommend!

The atmosphere is amazing! We had breakfast and the food and service was awesome! We had a great time.

Had the taro frappe and huevos con chorizo. Both were really good! I particularly liked the flavor on the taro frappe. The huevos con chorizo were also quite good. Service was super friendly and they even opened the terrace for a bit so we could take photos even though it was closed due to the rain.

The view is amazing! A little overpriced for the food. The service is great, people there are very friendly. I went with my family and didn’t wait at all, it was really fast and easy to get there. It was during a weekday. The food was tasty but small portions for the price.

I booked the romantic experience after I saw it on their social media, but then I was informed that it wouldn't look like the pictures and instead the decorations would be placed inside the building. I only booked it because I wanted to make a proposal to my girlfriend with a view of El Palacio de Bellas Artes, like I had seen others do in their pictures. When I told them this, they said I couldn't have the romantic experience outside as pictured. I asked for a refund since I had to make new plans, and they refused to give me one. If you're looking to book an experience with this restaurant, make sure you ask lots of questions, because things aren't always as they present them in their website or social media.

Drinks are worth it. Not the food unfortunately, it was cold when it came out. I had been there before and my experience was really great. But this time I feel very uncomfortable leaving this time as the server suggested I hadn't tipped enough and I felt awful. I was paying American, which isn't my normal currency to begin with but the currency exchange offered was not accurate and I ended spending far more than I thought because I felt pressured. When I tried to explain this to the server he understanbably didn't know what I meant and asked me to tell him in his translator it was so awkward. Unfortunately won't be going back.