Azul Historico

We came in on a Tuesday night with no reservations and were able to be seated fast. Our waiter was great! Super attentive and also checked in enough but not over bearing. The food was incredible. We shared a tamale. And each ordered enchiladas. I had a margarita and forgot to order another because the food was so good I was more focused on the food. I saw a review that said they didn’t take card tips so we took cash. But they were able to add a tip to the card payment with no problem.

This was a lovely late lunch. Tucked away from the busy streets is this beautiful restaurant. It's indoors but in an outdoor courtyard covered by a treetop canopy. Now I'm not sure if there's any other roof protection. It was not raining that day, but it totally felt as if I was eating outside under these wonderful trees. Overall the atmosphere was fantastic and it is a perfect date spot! The food was very tasty and the mezcal offerings were large. If you're looking for a romantic spot for a meal, I highly recommend making a reservation for this hidden gem.

Ordered the slow-roasted pork tacos, guacamole, and hot chocolate dessert. The tacos were great, super simple but a lot of flavor. The guacamole was good, very very creamy (almost seemed blended) though not chunky which was a bit odd but still good. The hot chocolate was a great way to end the dinner but a bit sweet for my taste. The food was good, a bit on the pricier side and the restaurant is definitely a tourist trap, doesn’t feel that local but it was a nice experience.

I'd say I expected more from ants' 🐜 eggs 🥚🥚🥚 They were kind of high protein but not really tasty. And also the did guacamole 🥑 in blender. I think guacamole should be only done in molcajete. So grinded with small chunks of ingredients. That's why I have 4 stars. The service was very good. The atmosphere is kind of weird. I didn't feel like I'm in a cozy place. Still it was nice. Tamale was also good. However I was already full with ants' eggs

We recently had dinner at the restaurant and we enjoyed it. We ordered the steak, guacamole, and tacos, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful, creating a perfect setting for an enjoyable evening. The staff were friendly and attentive, which added to the overall positive experience. The only downside was the wait time; we had to wait for about 40 minutes to get a table. However, the quality of the food and the service made it well worth the wait. Overall, I recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

😎 Time Visited: First time ⏰ Reservation: Recommended (my friend made it) 📍 Location: Located in downtown Mexico City 🍽️ Food: My friends ordered for me - started with tortilla soup as an appetizer, which looked great. Also tried an appetizer of ant eggs (escamoles) and enchiladas with chocolate sauce (mole enchiladas). The space itself was stunning, with beautiful trees covering the courtyard. There are shops on the second floor, but I didn’t explore them. 🍹 Drink: I have to mention - they have the best passion fruit margarita I’ve ever had. Simply incredible! 💸 Price: Didn’t check the detailed prices, but I paid about $60 USD for everything. 💁🏻‍♀️ Would I revisit this place? Definitely! I’d love to have the tortilla soup again.

The vibe and the decoration are amazing, the service great and the staff very polite. The food was average though. I'd recommend you avoid the mole sauce.

My favorite place in Mexico city to try different regional foods in Mexico. The location could not be more special with the trees shading the courtyard. The menu changes by season and is well composed. Lovely selection of Mescal to go with your order. The staff is very nice and they speak English as well. I always take the sopa Azteca to start with, that it is amazing, and in October it is served in a cool Catrina bowl!

We came in on a Tuesday night with no reservations and were able to be seated fast. Our waiter was great! Super attentive and also checked in enough but not over bearing. The food was incredible. We shared a tamale. And each ordered enchiladas. I had a margarita and forgot to order another because the food was so good I was more focused on the food. I saw a review that said they didn’t take card tips so we took cash. But they were able to add a tip to the card payment with no problem.

This was a lovely late lunch. Tucked away from the busy streets is this beautiful restaurant. It's indoors but in an outdoor courtyard covered by a treetop canopy. Now I'm not sure if there's any other roof protection. It was not raining that day, but it totally felt as if I was eating outside under these wonderful trees. Overall the atmosphere was fantastic and it is a perfect date spot! The food was very tasty and the mezcal offerings were large. If you're looking for a romantic spot for a meal, I highly recommend making a reservation for this hidden gem.

Ordered the slow-roasted pork tacos, guacamole, and hot chocolate dessert. The tacos were great, super simple but a lot of flavor. The guacamole was good, very very creamy (almost seemed blended) though not chunky which was a bit odd but still good. The hot chocolate was a great way to end the dinner but a bit sweet for my taste. The food was good, a bit on the pricier side and the restaurant is definitely a tourist trap, doesn’t feel that local but it was a nice experience.

I'd say I expected more from ants' 🐜 eggs 🥚🥚🥚 They were kind of high protein but not really tasty. And also the did guacamole 🥑 in blender. I think guacamole should be only done in molcajete. So grinded with small chunks of ingredients. That's why I have 4 stars. The service was very good. The atmosphere is kind of weird. I didn't feel like I'm in a cozy place. Still it was nice. Tamale was also good. However I was already full with ants' eggs

We recently had dinner at the restaurant and we enjoyed it. We ordered the steak, guacamole, and tacos, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful, creating a perfect setting for an enjoyable evening. The staff were friendly and attentive, which added to the overall positive experience. The only downside was the wait time; we had to wait for about 40 minutes to get a table. However, the quality of the food and the service made it well worth the wait. Overall, I recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

😎 Time Visited: First time ⏰ Reservation: Recommended (my friend made it) 📍 Location: Located in downtown Mexico City 🍽️ Food: My friends ordered for me - started with tortilla soup as an appetizer, which looked great. Also tried an appetizer of ant eggs (escamoles) and enchiladas with chocolate sauce (mole enchiladas). The space itself was stunning, with beautiful trees covering the courtyard. There are shops on the second floor, but I didn’t explore them. 🍹 Drink: I have to mention - they have the best passion fruit margarita I’ve ever had. Simply incredible! 💸 Price: Didn’t check the detailed prices, but I paid about $60 USD for everything. 💁🏻‍♀️ Would I revisit this place? Definitely! I’d love to have the tortilla soup again.

The vibe and the decoration are amazing, the service great and the staff very polite. The food was average though. I'd recommend you avoid the mole sauce.

My favorite place in Mexico city to try different regional foods in Mexico. The location could not be more special with the trees shading the courtyard. The menu changes by season and is well composed. Lovely selection of Mescal to go with your order. The staff is very nice and they speak English as well. I always take the sopa Azteca to start with, that it is amazing, and in October it is served in a cool Catrina bowl!

I visited Azul after reading the reviews, and it did not disappoint! I showed up on my own on a Saturday (!!) evening and there was a 40 min wait. But that wasn't a problem because the location in the historic district leaves plenty to do while you wait. The staff was super polite, and the space is gorgeous. There's not much of a cocktail list but they do have a nice selection of Mezcals and are happy to provide recommendations. I ordered one of their specials (enchiladas with chorizo) and the flavor was rich and delicious. Totally recommend if you're looking for a swanky dining experience.

This place used to be authentic but it has become a tourist trap. Food is barely OK but way overpriced. Service is slow and totally disorganized (I ordered a bottle of water to 3 different waiters until the 4th one finally brought it to me). The decoration and music are nice though.

We came here for dinner on a Thursday night and the ambiance of the outdoor seating was amazing. The food however was not my fav. We started off with 3 types of guacamole with various toppings. Chiccaron, ant larva, and crickets. Adventurous to say the least but the guacamole itself was lacking in flavor. I tried their legendary mole and duck mole and honestly I think I'm not a mole fan but glad i gave it a shot. The legendary mole came with chicken but it was pretty dry. The tortillas were fresh and good. I tried my friend's chipotle enchiladas and those were good, should've gotten that. The duck wontons were also tasty, but only after we drenched and dipped it in the extra chipotle cream sauce. It was a pricey dinner and for what I tried, it left a lot to be desired. Our friend who recommended it really loves it, so maybe it was just an off day or something.

First, let me start by saying they don't have a tasting menu. This was a Yelp find on a night when I had no dinner reservations. I walked from my hotel since it was only about 10 mins away and I wanted to work up an appetite. The lady at the front said there was about a half hour wait so I put my name down then went outside for a stroll. I got even more hungry. To say that it's blue in there would be an understatement. So, the set up is kind of indoor/outdoor since you're in the middle of a courtyard. To my disappointment, I was told they do not in fact offer a tasting menu. That's not what I was led to believe based on one of the reviews that I previously read. I was looking forward to doing a taco tasting. I ended up ordering a la carte. I kicked off with the ceviche and a mole situation. Then I moved to the tacos de lechon. The order came with four pieces. As I'm not really a fan of tortillas, what I ended up doing was mixing the meat and making instead two big tacos. The salsa they provided was proper spicy. I could only use a bit of the spicier option. Decided to end with the tamalito which was chocolate based. S The food was good, but the selling point for me was the pulque. They offered different flavors. I only tried one - lychee. Any other day I would've been down to have at least three bottles, but I wasn't that thirsty. This is a great place to have a date.

Service perfecto!!! Food/Comida spectaculo! And to top it off, the space is absolutely beautiful. Chef Zurita's Azul is a culinary triumph

Do not miss this place for authentic Mexican food, fantastic mole, beautiful presentations, fresh tortillas, big mezcal menu, exceptional service, while sitting in the beautiful courtyard! Highly recommend!

Everything was great and the food choice we selected. The service was good and Carla was great. For a hostel being in the building the place and ambience very pleasant and clean.

10/10!! The food was amazing and so unique. They presented the food really well. The restaurant is huge and classy. It was a chic spot , perfect for a semi-fancy date spot. The service was normal.

Cute restaurant with great indoor ambiance. Friendly service and great food. The mole was delicious, the drinks had a good kick, and the dessert and hot chocolate rounded everything off nicely. We were mesmerized watching the tortillas being made fresh.

Perfect place for a first meal in CDMX. Location in historico central will introduce you to the culture of the city. Walk through the beautiful old doors of the Palace of the Counts of Miravelle and watch fresh tortillas being made by hand as you check in for your reservation. So much variety on the menus, highlighting the best of Oaxacan food. As much care is placed on presentation as on the preparation. We shared the tortillas soup -- served in a beautiful bowl topped with a skeleton and served with a gold spoon, and the pescado tikin xic (grouper). You know at first bite the meal is something special. Lovely, attentive staff throughout the evening, and tableside hot chocolate spiked with mezcal for dessert made this a memorable meal.

Located in the historic center, the pictures of this restaurant make it look a bit more atmospheric than it appeared in person. However, it is in a quasi outdoor space with interspersed trees and decorations. The service felt a bit rushed and the descriptions of the meals in Spanish or English weren't provided. We decided on the tomato salad, escamaloes, and the sea bass with plantains. All dishes were fine, the escamoles complimented by avocado purée and tortillas, were quite tasty. Overall, a pleasant place in city center and fine to try some traditional Mexican dishes.

If you want authentic upscale Mexican in the historic center (Zocalo), this is the place to go. There is also a location in the Condesa neighborhood, but I prefer the ambiance here. Located inside a courtyard surrounded by boutique shops, trees and tree lighting, it has a bougie, yet casual vibe. During chile en nogada season, they have an entirely separate menu just for those. The service is always on point. Reserve ahead otherwise you can expect to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour for a table.

I was pleasantly surprised how nice the restaurant is . Located in the center of Mexico City in a hotel ( which has a rooftop ), it has a very spanish ( Spain feel ) given the building . We went there for dinner and the ambiance was cozy and romantic even amongst friends. I was invited by some new local friends and am glad that they chose a non modern restaurant that's unique and serves good food. We had the guacamole for appetizers and I had the tortilla soup which was presented and served in beautiful container ( see photo ) . It was served with amazing bread. The drinks were great , we had different flavors of margaritas ( I had the tamarind which was very good ). The servers were very attentive. With a phletora of amazing food and restaurants in Mexico City , most situated in Polanco, condessa and Roma, this is a good option to add in the mix even though it's not in the same neighborhoods of the more popular restaurants. Post dinner or pre , highly recommended to check the presidential home and admire some of the architecture - buildings in downtown close to the restaurant. Note. There's a casino across the street that is also worth visiting ( we couldn't as there's a special event ) but the ceiling of the casino looks incredible .

Great service and vibe, we loved the fresh ceviche and tried chile en nogada for the first time.

The Buñuelos con Pato Rostizado is the signature dish here, and it has been popular for over 20 years. It is roasted shredded duck in 7 deep fried dumplings, served with a dark mole sauce, and it is exquisite. They also make a mezcal cocktail with cucumber, which is an expert way to bring out the best flavor. Since mango is in season, I had a delicious kampachi ceviche with mango as and appetizer. For dessert, I enjoyed a blue & gold tiramisu, which is the chef's fresh take on the classic. Service was attentive and helpful, and dining under the trees and lovely lights in the courtyard is phenomenal.

The service here was excellent and the decor is quite amazing! I really enjoyed this restaurant. We ordered the deer and tortilla soup as appetizers and had the mole enchiladas as my main dish. The deer appetizer was tasty, nothing out of this world but tasty. The presentation of the tortilla soup is great - they serve it to you in a catrina. My first bite of the mole enchiladas was underwhelming but the taste improved as I continued to eat. The tortillas used for the enchiladas are homemade which I definitely enjoyed. I haaaad to try dessert and ordered the isla flotante tabasqueña for dessert which is essentially bread floating on top of an arroz con leche like mixture, nothing out of this world - the description on the menu is what sold me on this dessert. This dessert can easily satisfy 4 people since it's a large piece of bread. I had the chocolate oaxaqueño with Jamaica as my drink, it was different but I actually really enjoyed it. All in all, I'm glad I got to try this place! Service was great.

I tried this restaurant out, last minute notice/choice because the Michelin rated restaurant my group of 13 wanted to go to couldn't seat us all. Ambiance - 5/5 Drinks - 4/5 Food - 4/5 Customer service - 3.5-4/5 I ordered a Pina colada, Chile relleno, and a tortilla soup. The presentation was great. The soup was the best thing I had. The presentation of the soup was great, it was served in this cool, ceramic, lady skeleton bowl (seasonal for the Day of the Dead coming up in Nov). The taste was great. The Chile relleno was something I wasn't used to. It was supposed to be sweet and savory (I don't know how those two blend together), but it was just sweet. The sauce they used was something I can't even describe, I've never had a Chile relleno prepared this way with pomegranate seeds on top of the sweet sauce. It wasn't my cup of tea, that's for sure. I'm used to the savory versions I've had in Los Angeles all my life. But maybe you will like this sweet version, try it out for yourself. The Pina colada was good, not great, but not bad either. I enjoyed it while I was there. The ambiance was great. They have an indoor side and an outside side, our group sat outside at the end since we had to have 3-4 tables put together to accomdate 13 of us. They also had the fight on TV. It was a good place for us to eat, drink and watch the fight. It wasn't loud and rowdy either, more on the classy side. Overall, I enjoyed my time and food there. But next time, I'll get something else to eat. Also, they ask you to tip them, maybe it's because they knew we were foreigners, but very rarely have I been asked to give them a tip. Their CS was okay, nothing out of the ordinary.

truly one of my favorite places i've ever eaten at. food was PHENOMENAL. we were given spoonfuls of all the different kinds of mole they had to offer and it was exceptional, i've never tried mole so delicious. beautiful atmosphere at night with the trees all lit up and beautiful lamps at each table. the plates and presentation are beautiful. service was exceptional. got to meet people from all over the world that came to try chef zurita's food. everything i ate was just so delicious. we will absolutely be back!!!

I had a steak medium well and it came more raw than cooked. No big deal asked the server if they could cook it a little more brought it back a little salt and pepper would have added flavor. the waiter never came back to check on us 15min later he sent someone else to wait on us. While he was cleaning tables next to us., He totally ignored us. I was looking forward to a good experience based on the reviews. It was the worst tasteless food and service I had. The only positive was the ambience.

My girlfriend and I came here to celebrate our first night in Mexico City. When we entered into the restaurant, we were awestruck by the grandiosity of the restaurant. There is a huge open area dining room with a 50 foot high cieling, surrounded by actual trees inside of the restaurant. We were seated by a professional of the restaurant, and soon thereafter our Server came and introduced herself. This restaurant only serves their specialized food platters, that are all prepared by a Chef. Enchiladas de mole negro that were filled with chicken and cheese. My wife was more in the mood for albóndigas. There was something tempting on the menu called albóndigas en salsa verde, which consisted of 3 solid meatballs with their most popular green salsa. We enjoyed our time here, this is really a special place and I would encourage anyone new to the city to come and experience it.

Great food, service and my experience was truly amazing. We had a wonderful upstairs table and enjoyed every moment. I will definitely return and highly recommended this restaurant. Checks all the boxes.

Great spot to have dinner & mezcal. Nice atmosphere, the staff is very attentive. The food is fantastic! We throughly enjoyed our time and food. Pricing is a little on the higher end but we'll worth it. This place will not disappoint.

Atmosphere is off the charts!! Where else are you going to dine in the middle of this historical building that is open air and this giant tree providing you cover?! It has such a warm feeling even though you're pretty much smack dab in the middle of a courtyard with businesses around you. We made reservations and were seated right away when we got there, there were a couple people waiting around so i imagine they do take walk ins as well. We were lucky enough to have someone who understood a little bit of english so we could ask a couple questions about dishes and what not. After we sat down we were given this off menu item compliments of the chef, it was this bread that was sugar coated, so good! You know it's going to be a good evening when there are off menu complimentary items given out. We ordered tacos, steak and this fish dish. The tacos came wrapped in banana leaves that gave it this hint of flavor and aroma. The steak...eh if you've eaten steak in a steak restaurant in the US, do not get steak in Mexico. It was a little bland, not really seasoned or have a crisp sear, it's really surprising because Mexican Carne asadas are so flavorful! The fish...omg let me tell you about the fish. It was probably the best thing I ate on the whole trip! Presentation wise it was nice not like super like wow, but in my mouth...that was like so many layers of flavors, we shared it but i think we could have eaten one each lol.

Food was absolutely delicious. It has a very different taste of the usual Mexican food I am accustomed to and exposed to in California. Simply authentic and simply exquisite. If you like Margaritas, try it with Mezcal-the Mezcalito tamarindo and passionfruit. Service is also great. Our server, Elizalde, was very attentive, service par excellence! The restaurant sits at the middle of a courtyard with trees as its ceiling; yes the ambiance is quite remarkable. Salute to Chef Ricardo Zurita. It has made me rethink how good Mexican cuisine could really be. Don't forget the dessert too!

Viva Mexico! I came across this place during my research for chiles en Nogada. I immediately booked a reservation in hopes of trying the dish. Unfortunately, it was not on the menu during my visit, but our taste buds were still tickled pink with some of the best food I ate in Mexico. The restaurant is located indoors underneath beautifully woven trees. We were quickly seated and given a small plate of bread. It was coated in sugar and it was at that moment that I knew this meal was going to be special. We ordered tacos, steak and Pescado Tikin Xic, Yucatán (fish). The lechon tacos came wrapped in banana leaves and was wonderfully perfumed of the banana leaves. The steak was ok. I would pass on steak in Mexico. The fish dish was the best thing I ate during my time in Mexico. The presentation was nice and I wasn't expecting much, but it was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. Definitely get this dish! We ended the night with dessert. We had a chocolate cake wrapped in a banana leaf, drenched in white sauce, and fresh fruit. We happened to visit this busy part of Mexico the weekend before dia de los muertos and didn't realize the streets were shut down and there were festivities going on. It was nice to wander around after dinner. I would add this place to your food list when visiting Mexico City. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!

What a fantastic restaurant under the canopy of a live ceiling of trees. Service was impeccable . We had guacamole with grasshoppers....amazing, also enchiladas and chicken mole. Delish. Don't miss ordering some mezcal to go with your meal.

Called beforehand and was told they did not take same day reservation, it's first come first serve but they had no waiting list. Our party of 3 came to the restaurant and were there in less than 5 minutes after our call, yet were told upon arrival that there was a 15-20 minute wait! We eventually sat in a table that was dripping from the rain and were told they could not move us because they did not know how long it would be for other tables becoming available. We asked if we could start ordering and if in the meantime something else opened up, could we please move. We were offered a table immediately outside the kitchen or one by the bathroom door so we declined. Eventually a table did become available and we moved. I can't quite say the maitre D was rude but there was definitely an attitude throughout this process. The food was just ok with very mediocre service. We had to ask three times for tortillas, twice for water. The main waiter came and asked if we had been offered bread to go with the mole (it had not) and by the time it came, we were almost done eating. The setting of this restaurant is quite nice , with tables in the middle of an open area, surrounded by little stores and within a historic building in downtown Mexico , but there's other restaurants with better food and service. Would not go back or recommend.... If visiting Mexico City, definitely skip this place!

The restaurant sits in an open air courtyard, with nice hang lighting and tree. The service was very attentive and always ready to bring more drinks! The mole poblano with chicken breast was great...chocolate and slight spice. Also enjoyed the tortilla soup.

Ordered the huitlacoche it it was mostly corn kernels. Chef Zurita needs to go back to school and learn what a real huitlacoche is.

My friends and I had a spectacular dinner here. At every step of the way, Azul blew us away. The service was exceptional and the ambiance makes you slow down and throughly enjoy dinner and your company. We absolutely loved the lady that made the tortillas, they were so good. We tried: *Mezcal samples & Mezcalitas de Mango, Tamarindo and Jamaica *Appetizer with Huitlacoche *Panuchos de Cochinita Pibil -- soooo good!! *Tortilla Soup --amazing presentation *Pescado Tikin Xic -- loved it with habanero salsa *Filete con salsa de chipotle *Mole Negro *Manchamanteles *Tamalito de fresa y chocolate *Tiramisu Anytime we are in CDMX again, we will be coming back.

Food was mediocre. The enchilada negros was bland and for the price point, it is not worth it. Ive had better ones for half the price. The camarones was good but very little serving. Even the rice was probably only a couple of spoonfulls. Overall the vibe was good but thats pretty much it.

Started with pan de muertos and really tried to immerse ourselves in the culture with the amazing food here. Service was great with all their recommendations, from the food to the mezcal. The outdoor seating was gorgeous too, as it was decorated for Dia de Los Muertos

This was a bit of a splurge for our last night in CDMX, but it was delicious and worth it. There are multiple Azul locations, but we were staying in the historic center, so this was an easy walk. The restaurant is in what seems like a mall, as there are storefronts surrounding the dining area, but since we went for dinner, nothing was open. There were a few different menus, including a seasonal menu that rotated. When we went, the seasonal menu featured several mushroom dishes, which sounded delicious but we went a different route. I ordered huachinango a la Veracruz (a fish dish with a tomato sauce and capers). The fish was well cooked and tender, and the sauce was flavorful. The service throughout the dinner was really attentive and the waiters came to check on us frequently. This was a delicious treat if you'd like a nicer dining experience (although tacos on the street are just as satisfying food - just a different level of service and ambiance.)

Ambiance is amazing. In the middle of Centro so great location. The food for vegetarians was good. But it lacks salt and spice for our taste. I added hot sauce but did not enhance the flavor. We order a vegetarian tamale appetizer, mole vegeatrian enchiladas, and plantain black bean dishes. Mole was very sweet, for my taste was able to tone it down with hebanaro sauce.

Mediocre and way overpriced. Plenty of other nice restaurants with superior food. The mole here is unique in a bad way.

WORST FOOD EVER! This place is literally the biggest let down I have ever had in so many years. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. The only thing working for this place is the decor. The food is abysmal, the drinks are sugary and watered down. The chef of this place should be ashamed of ruining such a beautiful cuisine. Here is my honest review of all the things I tried: - marg: I ordered Mango marg. At first look the glass looked small for a marg. I let it go but then I tasted it and it was literally a sugar syrup - mole enchiladas: what a horrible dish. It was main dish but it was sweet and sticky and tasted terrible. I tasted a bite and returned the dish but I was still charged 400 Mexican pesos for it! - mojo mojo: after the first horrible main sih, I ordered the waiter recommended mojo mojo. It was even big blunder. The sauce literally tasted like they poured the tomato soup out of can. The dumpling was again sweet and no other spices / flavor. I have paid 800 pesos for a meal that I only took a bite of! I would recommend STAYING AWAY for place!!!

Great restaurant in the historic district. The tortilla soup is awesome and comes in a beautiful Katrina bowl. The black mole chicken was extremely delicious.

Dining out at a nice restaurant in CDMX can pose be difficult on Sunday nights. Most of the very popular places are closed, leaving limited options for folks visiting the city on Sunday evenings. My wife and I really wanted to have an upscale sit down meal on our first night in the city, and knew that Azul Historico had great ambiance with unique regional Mexican food from a regarded chef. We thus took a chance and dined here despite our initial impressions of it as a touristy kind of place. The restaurant is set in an indoor courtyard on the lower level of a small shopping mall in Centro. The ambiance is as nice as advertised. It feels intimate and the space seems almost magical with lots of candles and trees. Unfortunately, the environment was the highlight of our meal. The food we sampled here tasted underwhelming and was overpriced. We started with the guacamole with chicharron. The chicharron had an excellent, crispy texture, but the guacamole itself lacked seasoning. It arrived served along fresh corn tortillas which, while soft, lacked the heft to support the dip. Next arrived the restaurant's signature dish of duck buneulos with mole negro. This dish actually tasted solid with tender, juicy duck encased in light, crispy pastry. The accompanying mole negro possessed complexity and accompanied the fried parcels well. The final dish of the evening was a special tamale which flat out sucked. The masa ate dry rather than moist and the filling itself was similarly dry and bland. Our drinks similarly disappointed. We ordered two mezcal margaritas (one with tamarind and one with blackberry) and both (particularly the blackberry) lacked balance and tasted too sweet. Service here was okay for the most part, though a waiter shot us a mean look when we gave a standard 10% tip. Our bill totaled about 1400 pesos ($75 US) before tip, and we only ate three appetizer sized dishes. I can imagine the bill running much higher if you come here for a full meal rather than small bites like we did. I try to give restaurants like this the benefit of the doubt, especially since Azul tries to introduce true regional Mexican food to an almost exclusively tourist crowd. That being said, both our food and drink experience here represented the nadir of our time in CDMX and I really can't recommend choosing this place over other options (even on a Sunday).

What a fun atmosphere. Walking down a busy street and walking into an oversized door of the historical district of Mexico City. You're greeted with an indoor courtyard terrace with lighted trees and tables. It's a well orchestrated staff who are clearing and setting up tables quickly and efficiently so that you don't seem to notice that things are being done by the time the next guests arrive at the table. Everything is charming and their signature dishes did not disappoint. While I would say my partner and I aren't lovers of mole, we had to have it as it is their specialty on the menu. While the mole sauce is decadent, rich and flavorful, the amount they put on the dishes were overwhelming. If we knew better (or knew how to speak better spanish), we would have added it on the side and applied as needed. But what I can say is that I had one of my favorite soups ever. It was a sopa verde but it was a special soup called Salpimentado Verde. *chefs kiss* While everyone got the presentation of the tortilla soup, the sopa verde got my attention. Consider it a rolled ratatouille stuffed with chicken. Then they pour over the broth with micro greens and you devour. It was the cleanest, most flavorful soup where I was trying to identify exactly what gave it so many notes. It's one of those experiences where if I were to have it again, I feel like it wouldn't replicate that moment again. I tried to see if anyone commented on this soup because I can't find the name anywhere or a recipe for it but I have tried to reach out on social media to the restaurant to find out the name. It was spectacular. With that being said, make reservations as it seems to be very popular as well.

If you are looking for a dining experience with a beautiful atmosphere this is the place to be. The decor of the restaurant is amazing as it is outdoors with rock walls. It has a blanket in case you get cold which is a nice touch. The dining ware is beautiful with a mexico tile style design. When presented with my soup I had a beautiful little ceramic doll that opened, with a gold spoon and the waiter presented a cute story about the doll and how the tortilla soup is the "queen" of the Mexican culture. My empanadas were presented in a glass box that you can open. As for taste, the soup was delicious but not much come in the serving. So it didn't fill me at all, and I know it's just a soup but it was a very small servicing in my option. Than I got the empanadas and thought they were amazing in flavor. My coworker got the ceviche and octopus meals. The ceviche was amazing she stated but the octopus she got was a bit too sweet in flavor for her tasting. My other coworkers meal, sadly I do not recall the name as it was in Spanish, was something like a crispy dumplings, Spanish style with pork and black bean sauce. For drinks, I had the Tamric margarita and it was so refreshing and tasteful. My other coworker got a glass of wine which was tasteful but it did not have a large serving. My other coworker got a sangria that was VERY good in her option. BUT the one thing we did get that I thought everyone should try was the guacamole that came with a side of crickets!! The crickets were a weird sweet beef jerk taste? not sure if that's the best way to explain it, LOL but I would recommend anyone to try it as it maybe a cool way to explore food. So, over all you can probably get cheaper food at a smaller local place and I would recommend that too but If you want a cool and fancy experience Azul is the way to go!

Once you are past the traffic and getting your car parked, Azul awaits and doesn't disappoint. Located in the heart of Mexico City, surrounded by historical buildings, this beautiful restaurant is situated in the midst of a beautiful patio. Situated within a hotel, this restaurant is open, airy, yet one never really is aware that it is a patio. Beautifully lit trees set up a perfect atmosphere for a very special occasion or simply a meal to remember. Let's start with the service which was beyond exceptional. The servers were so friendly, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed each part of our meal. 5 stars alone for hospitality and service. We started with cocktails, presentation on point. The glassware, plates, and adornments to our meal were simply that much more enticing. Azul offers 3 different guacamoles to start. Our crew opted for the guacamole with pork rinds as well as guacamole and grasshoppers on the side. I've had my share of grasshoppers for the day, so these crunchy and finely chopped critters were available to sprinkle on your appetizer or whatever else you choose. Panuchos de cochinita pibil, Yucatán. We shared these to start and were absolutely delicious. Two orders for the table as each comes with 4 tasty small corn tortillas, stuffed with black beans, topped with cochinita pibil and pickled onions. Habanero salsa on the side. Get this. Tortilla Soup of Mexico City. You have to get this, if not for the taste, the presentation alone. This "queen of soups" is comprised of chicken stock, roasted tomatoes, shredded chicken, cream, panela cheese, avocado, and pieces of tortilla. My son and I shared... thank goodness because next up: Mole. Our table had an assortment of dishes including: Lechon tacos, Enchiladas Mole with cheese, and Oaxacan Black Mole with chicken thigh / leg. I opted for the last, which was amazing. The mole was one of the best I have had. Adorned with zucchini flower and platano, the chicken is served in a bed of perfectly flavorful mole. This is served with fiesta rice. Everyone at the table was extremely satisfied. Let's talk about the tortillas served with the mole dishes. I was so intrigued that I could hardly bite into these beauties. Each corn tortilla is embedded with a picture of the sun, birds, flowers, etc. I would have been happy with a plate of tortillas, butter, salt, and lemon... but the mole was just an added treat! Absolutely no room for dessert. This experience was beyond our expectations, starting from the service to not paying the bill. One of our kind guests decided to treat us and what a treat it was. Gracias por todo Azul, Luis & Jimena!

The food, the service and the ambiance are amazing here! The waiter is very attentive and the plates are always cleared and never in the way! The best sangrias I had are here! The presentation of the food is very enjoyable! I love how every dishes comes with a signature bowl or plate! The decor is very tasteful done! The food is amazing and tasty too.

Hola soy Carlos Gómez Arrieta, y quiero recomendar este lugar por su decoración, tener un arbol natural dentro del lugar es una maravilla, la comida es muy mexicana, yo les recomiendo los sopes con chapulines y el agua del día que suele ser de limón con menta, pero lo que mas me gusto es las tiendas que hay a su alrededor.

The food is good, and the portions are of average size, but the prices are a bit high. The service and ambiance of the restaurant are outstanding. However, if you plan to visit, it is advisable to avoid sitting at the table near the restroom, as it can be very uncomfortable due to the unpleasant smell. Also, there is another table near the order system (SPO), where you can hear the conversations between the waiters, and if someone pulls something from the bottom shelf, you may feel the breath of the waiters.

Food excellent, service excellent, ambiance wonderful. We had the Manchamanmteles with duck and the Classic Black Mole with chicken. Both were delicious.

Great ambiance! Service was excellent. Open on Christmas Day. We ordered guacamole w/chips and enchiladas de mole negro. The guacamole was delicious, flavorful with a creamy texture. However, the enchiladas were nothing short of bland. Our bill for two came out to $65 USD. So very expensive (for Mexico) food for mediocre quality.

Very nice, classy place. I enjoyed the ambiance of the red light and the real trees in the courtyard. My chile en nogada was delicious, fresh, and light. The sauce was bold and enlightening. I had a carajillo which matched really well with the nuttiness of the sauce.

What a fantastic venue! Gorgeous open air courtyard space with beautiful lighting and trees. We had the guacamole con chicharron, the tacos de lechon, and the buñuelos. My personal favorite were the buñuelos slathered in delicious mole. The duck was tender and rich in their crisp shell. The tacos went well with leftover guacamole from our appetizer.

Very nice experience here tried three appetizers and three entrees with my partner. We also order a few non alcoholic drinks to try my favorite being the Guanábana agua. For appetizers we tried the tomato soup, guacamole and chapulines (grasshoppers), and vegetarian tamale. My favorite being the tamale it would a nice texture not over cooked and dry. The sauce was amazing I had to enjoy the extra after I finished the tamale. The tomatoe soup is served in a catrina or lady of death doll dish that makes it a cute experience. The three entrees we tried were two of the three moles they focus on. We got the legend's Oaxaca chocolate mole, Mole Poblano Conventual, and hibiscus enchilada. My favorite being the ancho chili mole a big sweet yet spicy. The tradition Oaxaca chocolate mole was very nice but I enjoyed the ancho chili in the mole poblano conventual more. The tortillas have cute designs and the aqua de chocolate is a nice desert if you're full but can sip and chill some more. My partner has a sensitive stomach coming from America and had no problems here. A few reviews made us question eating here but then you realize it's just Yelp elites trying to better their friends restaurant or something. Classic yt moved. No problem with their stomach or mine the and we stayed in the area for two weeks after. We recommend here if you want to enjoy food from a one of the top 12 chefs in the area.