The Best Spots For Dining Al Fresco In Mexico City

Those of us hailing from cooler, rainier climates perhaps don’t take easily to the idea of dining al fresco, but in tropical Mexico, there’s no better way to enjoy a meal. From street vendors to upscale restaurant-goers, everyone enjoys eating in the open air once in a while, whether it be curbside or rooftop. Read on for our guide to the top al fresco dining options in Mexico City.

1. Brooklyn Rooftop

Bar, Restaurant, Beer, American

Inspired by the New York neighborhood of the same name, Brooklyn Rooftop provides a cosmopolitan bar/restaurant vibe. On weekends, stay a while longer after your meal and savor a cocktail while taking in the live DJ sets on the terrace. The food on offer here can be strictly defined as American comfort food – pastrami sandwiches and clam chowder, with a little British home comfort thrown in, in the form of fish and chips. Excellent service, combined with the food and the location, makes Brooklyn Rooftop the perfect bridge to take you from the early evening to the early hours.

2. Hotel Condesa DF

Hotel

Hotel Condesa DF is a sure thing if you’re looking for luxurious al fresco dining in DF. The kitchen is headed up by executive chef Romain Fouquet, but the real draw of this popular location is the gorgeous, fourth-floor rooftop patio that affords excellent views over Chapultepec Castle and Parque España. Pick from the French fusion menu or the sushi options, or even head down early for breakfast and take advantage of the so-called ‘healthy bar’.

3. Central Central

Bar, Charcuterie, Diner, Restaurant, Tapas, Spanish, French, Continental

The spectacular courtyard at this expensive but well-worth-the-investment restaurant makes it a shoo in for our guide to Mexico City’s best al fresco dining spots. Central Central is a tapas bar which offers all manner of charcuterie (including organic cheeses and cold cuts of cured meats), champagnes and seafood which you can enjoy like the Spanish and French intended – in the open air! How very continental of you. Plus, the views over Santa Fe aren’t to be sniffed at either.