Casa Franca

Jazz bar with great music and a rooftop for a more intimate setting. Arriving at the nondescript door, we were greeted by a rather pretentious host who wasn’t very clear on the bar’s overall concept, other than mentioning that the jazz bar had a $150 pesos cover charge to be paid at the end of the visit. We headed up to check out the main floor, which was lively and packed. The performance leaned more towards rock than jazz but still had a lively atmosphere. Finding the bar area was a bit confusing, as it wasn’t clearly indicated. While deciding whether to stay, a waitress informed us that there’s a rooftop with no cover, offering a more intimate experience. We headed up to the top floor, where we were seated and given menus. The menus were the same as downstairs, but the quieter rooftop allowed for easier conversations. We ordered cocktails, which were served promptly, but the service remained a bit impersonal throughout. The drinks were great, and the rooftop’s atmosphere was lovely, with our waitress checking in on us throughout the night. I’d recommend making a reservation if you’re interested in enjoying the jazz performance downstairs, or opt for the rooftop if you’re looking for a quieter spot to enjoy good drinks and conversation. A clearer explanation of the bar’s two different areas (one with a cover charge and one without) would have been helpful.

Feels like a jazz bar that’s a touch past its prime. There’s not enough seating in front of the band, the sound is way too loud for such a small space, and the talent wasn’t incredible when I went - lots of jazz covers of popular songs? Nice atmosphere with the red lighting and velvet curtains though.

Atmosphere was great!! Food so and so. Pulpo and taco was good! Patatas bravas unfortunately not. Served with ketchup

Love this place! The house itself is really cool with an awesome vintage style from room to room. Definitely make a reservation and ask to be in the main room if your goal is to see a jazz show. The seating isn’t as comfortable as in the side rooms but it’s worth it to be close to the stage. If you aren’t in the main room, you can’t see the band at all and the music is more distant. You don’t feel like you’re at a jazz show but rather a cool speakeasy instead. Both great experiences, just depends on what you’re looking for. Great cocktails too!

150MXN of cover, and yes, you need a reservation if you don’t want to be standing when the show starts. Nevertheless, the place itself, its lighting, the food, the wine selection and the live jazz trio were fantastic. The show normally starts at 10pm and goes until midnight. The night I went they played progressive jazz, drums, keys and saxophone. Pro tip. Make sure Hugo takes care of you. He is a fantastic host.

Very good live music. If you can do the reservation beforehand, ask for the table seat. Much better!

The Victorian home is beautiful, but not the most conducive place for a jazz night as only the "living room" people who have made table reservations (there are only 4/5 tables) have access to/view of the band. Everyone else sits in separate rooms where you can hear the band, but not see them. There is a 150 pesos/person entrance fee, which makes sense if the band is performing, but I arrived at 7:30pm and the band only starts playing at 9:30pm. Also, the tip charge is applied to the 150 pesos since it is added to your final bill. The cocktails were good, but the tapas was pretty mediocre. The potatoes cold and chewy, the bread mildly stale. It's defintiely bar food, just not ~good~ bar food. Perfect spot for couples looking for a dim first date location - the dark orange lighting and the alcohol makes everyone look incredible, and the acoustics are loud enough to drown out everyone else's conversations, yet soft enough for you to hear your partner speak. The staff are incredibly lovely, but that's more a testament to Mexico than it is to this bar in particular. I'd recommend coming after 9:30pm if you want the ideal experience of this place. Have dinner elsewhere, reserve a table in the "living room", and enjoy after dinner cocktails with your date.

Had a spontaneous night out with friends and the jazz was on point and so were the drinks. It is divided into rooms so you get a more personalized space which added to the atmosphere. The band even let my friend sing which was a delight! Highly recommend!

Jazz bar with great music and a rooftop for a more intimate setting. Arriving at the nondescript door, we were greeted by a rather pretentious host who wasn’t very clear on the bar’s overall concept, other than mentioning that the jazz bar had a $150 pesos cover charge to be paid at the end of the visit. We headed up to check out the main floor, which was lively and packed. The performance leaned more towards rock than jazz but still had a lively atmosphere. Finding the bar area was a bit confusing, as it wasn’t clearly indicated. While deciding whether to stay, a waitress informed us that there’s a rooftop with no cover, offering a more intimate experience. We headed up to the top floor, where we were seated and given menus. The menus were the same as downstairs, but the quieter rooftop allowed for easier conversations. We ordered cocktails, which were served promptly, but the service remained a bit impersonal throughout. The drinks were great, and the rooftop’s atmosphere was lovely, with our waitress checking in on us throughout the night. I’d recommend making a reservation if you’re interested in enjoying the jazz performance downstairs, or opt for the rooftop if you’re looking for a quieter spot to enjoy good drinks and conversation. A clearer explanation of the bar’s two different areas (one with a cover charge and one without) would have been helpful.

Feels like a jazz bar that’s a touch past its prime. There’s not enough seating in front of the band, the sound is way too loud for such a small space, and the talent wasn’t incredible when I went - lots of jazz covers of popular songs? Nice atmosphere with the red lighting and velvet curtains though.

Atmosphere was great!! Food so and so. Pulpo and taco was good! Patatas bravas unfortunately not. Served with ketchup

Love this place! The house itself is really cool with an awesome vintage style from room to room. Definitely make a reservation and ask to be in the main room if your goal is to see a jazz show. The seating isn’t as comfortable as in the side rooms but it’s worth it to be close to the stage. If you aren’t in the main room, you can’t see the band at all and the music is more distant. You don’t feel like you’re at a jazz show but rather a cool speakeasy instead. Both great experiences, just depends on what you’re looking for. Great cocktails too!

150MXN of cover, and yes, you need a reservation if you don’t want to be standing when the show starts. Nevertheless, the place itself, its lighting, the food, the wine selection and the live jazz trio were fantastic. The show normally starts at 10pm and goes until midnight. The night I went they played progressive jazz, drums, keys and saxophone. Pro tip. Make sure Hugo takes care of you. He is a fantastic host.

Very good live music. If you can do the reservation beforehand, ask for the table seat. Much better!

The Victorian home is beautiful, but not the most conducive place for a jazz night as only the "living room" people who have made table reservations (there are only 4/5 tables) have access to/view of the band. Everyone else sits in separate rooms where you can hear the band, but not see them. There is a 150 pesos/person entrance fee, which makes sense if the band is performing, but I arrived at 7:30pm and the band only starts playing at 9:30pm. Also, the tip charge is applied to the 150 pesos since it is added to your final bill. The cocktails were good, but the tapas was pretty mediocre. The potatoes cold and chewy, the bread mildly stale. It's defintiely bar food, just not ~good~ bar food. Perfect spot for couples looking for a dim first date location - the dark orange lighting and the alcohol makes everyone look incredible, and the acoustics are loud enough to drown out everyone else's conversations, yet soft enough for you to hear your partner speak. The staff are incredibly lovely, but that's more a testament to Mexico than it is to this bar in particular. I'd recommend coming after 9:30pm if you want the ideal experience of this place. Have dinner elsewhere, reserve a table in the "living room", and enjoy after dinner cocktails with your date.

Had a spontaneous night out with friends and the jazz was on point and so were the drinks. It is divided into rooms so you get a more personalized space which added to the atmosphere. The band even let my friend sing which was a delight! Highly recommend!