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View RestaurantEl Mayor
Dine with stunning views in Mexico City's Centro Histórico. This popular Mexican restaurant offers great food, cocktails, and atmosphere. 4.4 stars.
Caribbean & Latin•$$•4.4(7,652)•Mexico City
Airy spot offering upmarket Mexican cuisine, plus a terrace with Metropolitan Cathedral views.
About El Mayor
This rooftop gem, situated in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, offers a delightful dining experience with an impressive 4.4-star rating. Diners consistently praise the fantastic views, which create a truly special atmosphere, making it a frequent return destination for many. The menu is well-regarded, featuring a selection of drinks and dishes that patrons find to be of high quality. With a mid-range pricing of "$$", it provides a comfortable spot for groups, and the availability of outdoor seating and cocktails further enhances its appeal. It's a place where the setting and the culinary offerings come together to create memorable moments.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love El Mayor
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4.4 / 5.0(7,652 reviews)
It's one of the places i always seem to end up coming back to in el DF, the view is fantastic (but weirdly not great for getting photos in the afternoon due to the sun setting). The food is top, the service top, the menu, the drinks, all are just great here. No doubt will be back again and again! The best part about El Mayor is definitely the view—it’s stunning and makes the atmosphere special. Unfortunately, the food didn’t really live up to the setting. The dishes were pricey but pretty ordinary, nothing memorable for the cost. I was also surprised that they charged extra for tortillas, which felt unusual for a restaurant of this level. Another drawback is that, even though it’s a famous and touristy spot, the staff didn’t speak any English, which made ordering a bit tricky. On top of that, they sort of push you to tip, which left the experience feeling less comfortable. Maybe the best roof top terrace view on city. Service was slow, we waited over 15minutes after we ordered our drinks. Waiter apologized, so it's OK we can understand if terrace was busy. Prices are reasonable, beer was good, lemonade very refreshing. Sanitarios are clean and tidy. I don't know about food since we didn't here.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
República de Argentina 15, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
55 5704 7580
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Recent Reviews
Conchur B.
November 9, 2025
It's one of the places i always seem to end up coming back to in el DF, the view is fantastic (but weirdly not great for getting photos in the afternoon due to the sun setting). The food is top, the service top, the menu, the drinks, all are just great here. No doubt will be back again and again!
Arash
August 29, 2025
The best part about El Mayor is definitely the view—it’s stunning and makes the atmosphere special. Unfortunately, the food didn’t really live up to the setting. The dishes were pricey but pretty ordinary, nothing memorable for the cost. I was also surprised that they charged extra for tortillas, which felt unusual for a restaurant of this level. Another drawback is that, even though it’s a famous and touristy spot, the staff didn’t speak any English, which made ordering a bit tricky. On top of that, they sort of push you to tip, which left the experience feeling less comfortable.
Hrvoje P.
August 18, 2025
Maybe the best roof top terrace view on city. Service was slow, we waited over 15minutes after we ordered our drinks. Waiter apologized, so it's OK we can understand if terrace was busy. Prices are reasonable, beer was good, lemonade very refreshing. Sanitarios are clean and tidy. I don't know about food since we didn't here.
Alicia C.
November 1, 2025
Good but too expensive for what it is. There a lot of people and you might have to queue to get a table. Great view!
Emily G.
June 20, 2025
Can't beat the rooftop seating that had a great view of Templo Mayor. Very open atmosphere with cool mural designs on the wall. The path to the bathrooms were so cool cause there were mirrors everywhere and it was kinda easy to get lost but it's okay cause the experience was cool. We also had to take an elevator to get up here so that was swag. The waiter that was serving was clearly very seasoned, he seemed very experienced i.n what he was doing and lowkey gave stern-but-nice grandpa vibes I ordered chilaquiles with verde sauce, and it was alright. It wasn't my favorite. But the fruit bowl and the concha that my friends ordered were FIRE! So good, would highly recommend those. Chocolate de agua (or leche? I don't recall) was also really good.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make El Mayor special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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