Mexican Restaurant & Restaurant & Food restaurant in Mexico City

Restaurante Mercaderes

Experience top-notch Mexican dining in Mexico City. Enjoy outstanding food, warm service, and vibrant live music at this highly-rated 4.5-star restaurant.

4.5(4,223 reviews)
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Mexican Restaurant · Restaurant · Food
Restaurante Mercaderes in mexico-city

Modern Mexican cuisine & a wine selection in an elegant restaurant housed in a historic building.

About Restaurante Mercaderes

Nestled in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, this vibrant establishment offers a truly memorable dining experience. Diners consistently praise the outstanding quality of the food, from delicious starters to expertly prepared main courses, and a truly excellent coffee. The warm, professional service makes every guest feel special, enhancing the already lively atmosphere. Live musicians fill the air with authentic melodies, creating a captivating ambiance that transports you. With a strong 4.5-star rating and a $$ price range, it's a highly recommended destination for anyone seeking a genuine taste of Mexico City.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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4.5 / 5.0(4,223 reviews)

Everything about this restaurant in Mexico City was absolutely top-notch! The food was outstanding, the service was warm and professional, and even the coffee was excellent. The live musicians created such a wonderful, vibrant atmosphere — it felt truly authentic and full of life. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Mexico City! 🇲🇽🎶☕️ Ten stars ✨ The team makes you feel special. From the free, really tasty starter to sliding the serviette and steak knife in subtly. I asked if they had juice "No, but I can make something from strawberry, berries, would that work?" And it was the best juice! The goat cheese salad and mignon steak was delicious. I loved the 80s & 90s music though it might not be everyone's style. A little bit of a cold experience- maybe we were just a little out of place here! I had read reviews that this was great place with a large wine selection and so wanted to get an afternoon drink. It’s definitely more of a sit down fine dining experience than I anticipated from reviews. We didn’t receive a wine list but were brought three bottles to choose from. It seems like the heavy recommendation was the most expensive bottle ($60 usd). I googled the price after we agreed and had time to pivot if we weren’t comfortable with the price. This was fine for us, but would have appreciated more clarity on our options. The wine was good- very dry red Mexican wine. I’m not sure if they have a drinks menu, but we didn’t get one and we spotted the tequila and if given a more clear option, I’m sure some in my party would have ordered a cocktail. Wonderful service & only reviewing so people have more perspective on the vibes as we felt a bit awkward when it was not what we expected.

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Where to Find Them

Av. 5 de Mayo 57, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Recent Reviews

Alexey C.

October 23, 2025

Everything about this restaurant in Mexico City was absolutely top-notch! The food was outstanding, the service was warm and professional, and even the coffee was excellent. The live musicians created such a wonderful, vibrant atmosphere — it felt truly authentic and full of life. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Mexico City! 🇲🇽🎶☕️

Manuela M.

August 31, 2025

Ten stars ✨ The team makes you feel special. From the free, really tasty starter to sliding the serviette and steak knife in subtly. I asked if they had juice "No, but I can make something from strawberry, berries, would that work?" And it was the best juice! The goat cheese salad and mignon steak was delicious. I loved the 80s & 90s music though it might not be everyone's style.

Gabrielle G.

July 9, 2025

A little bit of a cold experience- maybe we were just a little out of place here! I had read reviews that this was great place with a large wine selection and so wanted to get an afternoon drink. It’s definitely more of a sit down fine dining experience than I anticipated from reviews. We didn’t receive a wine list but were brought three bottles to choose from. It seems like the heavy recommendation was the most expensive bottle ($60 usd). I googled the price after we agreed and had time to pivot if we weren’t comfortable with the price. This was fine for us, but would have appreciated more clarity on our options. The wine was good- very dry red Mexican wine. I’m not sure if they have a drinks menu, but we didn’t get one and we spotted the tequila and if given a more clear option, I’m sure some in my party would have ordered a cocktail. Wonderful service & only reviewing so people have more perspective on the vibes as we felt a bit awkward when it was not what we expected.

Jenny H.

April 26, 2025

This may have been our best meal so far in CDMX. We snagged an early reservation for dinner, arrived & were quickly seated. We ordered the pan y salsas to start and OMG the bread was the best I’ve had in ages. It was soft, fluffy, cheesy, and spiced just right. It’s served with a tomato with balsamic vinegar, two salsas, butter. Perfection! We both ordered the steak with four pepper sauce, and because I’m a child, I also got the French fries with ketchup. It was all so good we didn’t get many photos. We’re planning to go for breakfast this morning too!

May P.

July 25, 2024

I’m glad I gave this place a try. It’s right at one of the Zocalo corners. The decor is inviting. Place is cute and clean. The service is friendly and respectful. The food is delicious with a twist to a Mexican home made meal. This place also has a great selection of wines. The prices are fair in my opinion. I’ll definitely go back anytime I’m visiting CDMX.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Restaurante Mercaderes special

Live Music

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

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Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Paid Street Parking
Valet Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating

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