Meroma

I’m puzzled as to why this restaurant is so popular. The taste of the drinks, commonly ordered in every restaurant, was disappointing, and even the newly crafted beverages were mediocre. The restroom was cramped and had an unpleasant odor. Despite visiting many restaurants, encountering a foul smell in the restroom was a first for me here. The atmosphere is gloomy, and the narrow streets amplify the noise from passing cars, especially noticeable on the second floor. It didn't help when the aqua potable truck was pumping water across the street and dumping their diesel fumes I straight into the restaurant. Regarding the food, the only fresh item was the oysters. They were large, sweet, and delicious. However, the sea urchin pasta was drowned in cheese and oil, making it hard to appreciate the flavor of the sea urchin. Both the fish and chicken dishes were cooked well and tender.

The vibe of this place is great, a very speakeasy vibe with indoor/outdoor seating. Loved the lighting and actual bar space. We had the meroma mule which was so refreshing and smoky! Check it out :)

We had a wonderful last lunch in CDMX here. The food was v good, I’d say understated. Simple, fresh and well executed. It’s not cheap, but we thought it was worth it. Sitting on the terrace makes for a wonderful experience, and the service was great.

I’m puzzled as to why this restaurant is so popular. The taste of the drinks, commonly ordered in every restaurant, was disappointing, and even the newly crafted beverages were mediocre. The restroom was cramped and had an unpleasant odor. Despite visiting many restaurants, encountering a foul smell in the restroom was a first for me here. Communicating with the server in English was difficult, and only the receptionist seemed to understand. The atmosphere is gloomy, and the narrow streets amplify the noise from passing cars, especially noticeable on the second floor. Regarding the food, the only fresh item was the oysters. They were large, sweet, and delicious. However, the sea urchin pasta was drowned in cheese and oil, making it hard to appreciate the flavor of the sea urchin. Both the fish and chicken dishes were cooked well and tender. I wouldn’t recommend this place if a friend asked for suggestions.

I guess I agree w other reviewers who wonder why this restaurant is so highly regarded. I think perhaps it used to be better and something changed. The food is good. The ingredients are good. But something is lacking. The interior is run down. The presentation and prep is off. I have been to many other places locally that were just as expensive and were “better”. Hard to explain. Glad we went but wouldn’t go back.

I was very excited about this place. It was good. Don't get me wrong. But I wasn't blown away. I'd recommend to others because it is lovely. I would personally not go back. The outdoor terrace is so lovely. They don't have signature cocktails here. A full bar and will make you whatever you'd like.

As great as an experience can get for $120 USD per person. Every bite of food was so full of flavor and so balanced. The focaccia was the best I have ever tried. The crudo of the day had crunchy parsley that complimented the fish so well--I've never tasted anything like that. Pork chop was the best I've ever tried. The chicken was packed with a deep lime flavor. Desserts were great. Cocktails were great. They had a natural Gamay that was perfect. Loved the vibe! Honestly a very magical experience. The only complaint I had was that the server should have warned us about the amount of food we were ordering. As a server myself, I feel it is the responsibility of the staff to be fully transparent with things like that.

I’d heard great things about the restaurant and decided to try it. The cocktails were just okay—nothing special—but the food was delicious, and I enjoyed the atmosphere but nothing special . Overall, I liked the experience, though I found it quite overpriced compared to similar places. The dessert was the highlight—absolutely delicious—and the service was excellent and friendly. I’d say it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area.

I’m puzzled as to why this restaurant is so popular. The taste of the drinks, commonly ordered in every restaurant, was disappointing, and even the newly crafted beverages were mediocre. The restroom was cramped and had an unpleasant odor. Despite visiting many restaurants, encountering a foul smell in the restroom was a first for me here. The atmosphere is gloomy, and the narrow streets amplify the noise from passing cars, especially noticeable on the second floor. It didn't help when the aqua potable truck was pumping water across the street and dumping their diesel fumes I straight into the restaurant. Regarding the food, the only fresh item was the oysters. They were large, sweet, and delicious. However, the sea urchin pasta was drowned in cheese and oil, making it hard to appreciate the flavor of the sea urchin. Both the fish and chicken dishes were cooked well and tender.

The vibe of this place is great, a very speakeasy vibe with indoor/outdoor seating. Loved the lighting and actual bar space. We had the meroma mule which was so refreshing and smoky! Check it out :)

We had a wonderful last lunch in CDMX here. The food was v good, I’d say understated. Simple, fresh and well executed. It’s not cheap, but we thought it was worth it. Sitting on the terrace makes for a wonderful experience, and the service was great.

I’m puzzled as to why this restaurant is so popular. The taste of the drinks, commonly ordered in every restaurant, was disappointing, and even the newly crafted beverages were mediocre. The restroom was cramped and had an unpleasant odor. Despite visiting many restaurants, encountering a foul smell in the restroom was a first for me here. Communicating with the server in English was difficult, and only the receptionist seemed to understand. The atmosphere is gloomy, and the narrow streets amplify the noise from passing cars, especially noticeable on the second floor. Regarding the food, the only fresh item was the oysters. They were large, sweet, and delicious. However, the sea urchin pasta was drowned in cheese and oil, making it hard to appreciate the flavor of the sea urchin. Both the fish and chicken dishes were cooked well and tender. I wouldn’t recommend this place if a friend asked for suggestions.

I guess I agree w other reviewers who wonder why this restaurant is so highly regarded. I think perhaps it used to be better and something changed. The food is good. The ingredients are good. But something is lacking. The interior is run down. The presentation and prep is off. I have been to many other places locally that were just as expensive and were “better”. Hard to explain. Glad we went but wouldn’t go back.

I was very excited about this place. It was good. Don't get me wrong. But I wasn't blown away. I'd recommend to others because it is lovely. I would personally not go back. The outdoor terrace is so lovely. They don't have signature cocktails here. A full bar and will make you whatever you'd like.

As great as an experience can get for $120 USD per person. Every bite of food was so full of flavor and so balanced. The focaccia was the best I have ever tried. The crudo of the day had crunchy parsley that complimented the fish so well--I've never tasted anything like that. Pork chop was the best I've ever tried. The chicken was packed with a deep lime flavor. Desserts were great. Cocktails were great. They had a natural Gamay that was perfect. Loved the vibe! Honestly a very magical experience. The only complaint I had was that the server should have warned us about the amount of food we were ordering. As a server myself, I feel it is the responsibility of the staff to be fully transparent with things like that.

I’d heard great things about the restaurant and decided to try it. The cocktails were just okay—nothing special—but the food was delicious, and I enjoyed the atmosphere but nothing special . Overall, I liked the experience, though I found it quite overpriced compared to similar places. The dessert was the highlight—absolutely delicious—and the service was excellent and friendly. I’d say it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Great food and service. We say outside on the cute roof deck and had an enjoyable dinner. The staff was very attentive and helpful. My favorite dish was the pasta dish -Orecchiette (I'm still thinking about how delicious it was). The toasted focaccia was also delicious. I recommend this restaurant over Rosetta, way better.

Great service and great food. The crudo was fantastic. Cocktails tasted great. We also enjoyed the ambiance as well. Highly recommend!

This was easily the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. We had most of the appetizers and they were all so flavorful, well made, and intentional. Entrees and drinks were delicious and the dessert was amazing. Our service was top notch along with a great outdoor rooftop view. Six out of five stars.

Meroma was really delicious and a welcome change from the more traditional Mexican food we'd been eating for every meal during our trip. I had the meroma mule to drink, which was super refreshing! For food, we ordered the baby fried artichoke snack, tomato salad, zucchini starter, and the orecchiette. The pasta was by far my favorite, followed by the zucchini. Both were super textural with unique flavor combinations. I could've easily eaten a second order of the orecchiette! The tomato salad was also good, but it wasn't my favorite. Meroma's interior is very sleek and trendy. That said, the service would be a main area for improvement. The wait staff was basically absent during our meal, which was fine other than the fact it took over 45 minutes to get our orecchiette.

We had a great time at Meroma. We were seated on the upstairs rooftop/patio which was great, although the distance between the tables was small. The food is also a little pricey for some smaller portions but not to the point where it is a dealbreaker. For dinner we split: 1. the baby fried artichokes -- very good and loved the aioli type sauce they were served with. 2. the grilled blue shrimp with avocado/chili crisp. Also very good! 3. the carrots. Also good but not my favorite dish of the night. 4. the pork chop, this was good and large!I also really like the sauce that it was served with.

I took my friend here for his birthday. The food was delicious, but the portions are very small. The trade off is by ordering multiple plates, you get to try a variety of dishes, but it comes at a cost. This place is not cheap, but it was packed by 7 PM on a Wednesday night. I tried to make reservations, but they were booked so we went early and we were the only ones there for the first hour or so starting around 6. The service was on the money and the ambiance has intimate vibes. The wine menu is mostly all Italian, French and Spanish. No Mexican or US wines.

Delicious food. Good service. Cute and cozy. Recommend for an easy afternoon lunch. Prices were also reasonable.

I can't say enough good things about Meroma! I came alone on around 3 pm and was immediately seated upstairs. I ordered 3 appetizers - the shrimp focaccia, the carrots and the fish collar. All three were delicious, though my favorites were the focaccia and the fish collar. It was a beautiful, peaceful place to sit and read. At the end, I needed a dessert that was dairy free and one of the owners came out to help arrange a special coconut ice cream without the caramel - delicious! Absolutely recommend.

Had a wonderful dinner experience here. The size of the dishes is perfect and packed with flavors. The ambience is perfect for Ciudad De Mexico. All the dishes we had met our expectations. The only area of improvement is the staff not knowing the fish served. Other than that it was great!

A charming restaurant in a quaint neighborhood. Flavorful seasonal fare- everything was unique and memorable from the drinks all the way to dessert. I will return!

Great Food, Great Ambiance, Great Service!! Overall fantastic food. Went back without reservations a second time while on vacation in Mexico City! Fantastic place!!

The food was nothing short of amazing and the restaurant is super cute (great for a date!). The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was because our dining experience was pretty terrible. Even though our waiter was super apologetic (and offered us a few appetizers and dessert for free), we had to deal with A LOT of communication issues b/w the staff -- a couple was sat at the table we were offered; our order was taken but never placed; andthe food took 45 minutes to come out; etc. Perhaps I'd recommend coming to eat when they're not too busy! Also get the Agnalotti -- SO SO SO GOOD.

Phenomenal food -- some of the best I had in CDMX. The plantain dessert blew me away, so so so good. Cool yet elegant vibe with decor giving off Mexican modern/avant-garde. Staff was kind and polite; offered my partner and I a better table as soon as it freed up since we were initially sat at the bar. I 100% recommend Meroma as a date spot or a place to take your friends for a lovely dinner.

One of my more memorable meals. The photo's aren't great, I was on the roof deck and it was dimly lit. Started with the ahi ceviche which was somewhere between ceviche, tartar, and poke. There were flower petals, cilantro, a touch of sweet potato, sesame seeds, and more. The leche de tigre was mild but rich and smooth with a touch of heat. There were interesting flavors I've never tasted before and it all blended together well. I had the catch of the day for the entree and it was Dorado, or Mahi Mahi. The photo looks like a messy salad (I forgot and ate a bit before taking the shot) but don't let that mislead you. The pieces of fish were tightly wrapped in a thin green leaf that was crisp, and the seasoning was perfect. There was citrus, cilantro, avocado, I think a nut cream, and again nice ingredients that I just couldn't name. For desert I chose the plantains with macadamia parfait over chocolate ganache. I don't normally go for sweets but I love plantains, and the parfait was delicious. Some chocolate on the bottom, a little sprinkle of salt, a touch of crisp sweet caramel. The atmosphere was low key but quite nice, the staff was pleasant and attentive, and the presentation of the dishes was graceful and understated. If you like interesting, delicate flavors balanced together in complex dishes, then I would highly recommend Meroma. And I've only tried three things on the menu, which appears to change regularly.

Out of all the restaurants we dined at in CDMX, Meroma was one of the best. Finding it on The Washington Post's By The Way Mexico City guide, I made a reservation online at 5 p.m. on a random July Wednesday for my five-year-old daughter and I. Here's our experience: 1) Food: The menu is organized around small bites, appetizers, mains, and dessert. Since I was with my five-year-old daughter, we got the shishito pepeprs, the celery and fennel salad, roasted wild mushrooms with farro risotto, and trofie with white beef ragu. All were excellent, but my favorite was the celery and fennel salad with torn parsley, mint, pecorino romano, fried pistachios and sherry-dijon vinaigrette. My daughter's favorite was the trofie with white beef ragu. 2) Drinks: They have cocktails, beer, and wine. The sauvignon blanc was delicious and they pour generous portions. 3) Service: From start to end, it was on point. 4) Space: They have a little bar/lounge area, outdoor sidewalk seating and a second floor seating area with balcony seating. It's simple, yet classily designed. The bathroom is tiny, but its design makes up for it.

Meroma was one of the most memorable dining experience from our first trip to Mexico City. This is saying a lot because the food scene there is next level! We arrived for an early dinner and sat upstairs on the patio. Even for a gloomy day, the view was beautiful. There were lush green trees lining the streets and the vibes were really calming and peaceful. For the food, everything we ordered was presented beautifully. The portions were just right and the flavors well-balanced. The cocktails were also same in presentation and flavors. The servers were very attentive and friendly. I loved how overall they weren't trying too hard to be something. Meroma focuses on the experience which is clearly evident once you dine there.

Excellent service, food was great, appetizers were small bit delicious. It was a pleasant night as our first dinner in the city.

Food poisoning! Don't order the ceviche! Food otherwise tasty. Service largely absent.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. We had a reservation here and they "claim" to have called us to confirm our reservation even though we have zero missed calls from them. - not to mention we CONFIRMED VIA OPENTABLE. They moved us outside to put another party inside and were not accommodating at all.

A delectable dining experience. Truly the best restaurant we've been to in Mexico City, and we've done it all. Truly unique recipes insofar as they are sophisticated takes on the classics. Meroma goes above and beyond though, covering every base from stylish decor, fantastic service, inviting presentation, and fresh produce. I go back and back and back and back to this place. Chef's kiss

Lovely food, drinks,really great service and the area is upscale+ walkable. The mezcal mule was so refreshing!

Pasta - Amazing. Drinks - Delicious. Vibe - Perfect. A must visit if you're in CDMX in such a cool neighborhood. Probably our favorite meal of the trip (kind of a different category from the street food which was also great).

Wow! This place was awesome. By far my favorite meal in Mexico City. The ambiance was perfect. Food was fresh, delicious and perfectly presented and wine was exceptional. Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice local spot for lunch or dinner.

Though had a confirmed reservation more than a month prior, we're seated on the sidewalk table (very unsteady - wobbly) with tremendous construction noise within 20 yards. Yes at 9 PM. This was because they had a private event booked also in the main dining. The guests on the next table were accommodated in the balcony upstairs halfway through their meal next to the private event. Rest of us three tables were not. Service was slow to start and vanished completely quickly. Uggh. On a positive note - decent cocktails, excellent tasting starters - some of the best flavors and ingredients. Slow roasted lamb in the Mains came out with quite a delay and was cold. Good flavor profile though. It's sad to see owner/management attitude - excellent kitchen, poor customer care.

The food at meroma is different from al the other high end fresh modern cuisine spots in a much more interesting way. Good portions, balanced flavors, super fresh. A bit pricey but worth the experience! Ambiance is gorgeous in the evening, but I bet it's better with sunlight pouring through the skylight ceiling. Pro tip: start with the alcachofas aka artichokes. My least favorite vegetable served in a way that makes it taste incredible.

This food was IT! Our best food experience this trip to CDMX. Ambiance was great, and it's in a fun part of Roma seated next to many shops. We tried both crudos, and the crudo of the day pretty much blew our minds. It had a fried parsley topping (tasted like a fried tabbouleh) and a pacan paste underneath. Every dish, however, was a home run. Cocktails were unique and well balanced. My only complaint was there was no music at the restaurant, but that only seemed to bother me. Make sure you get res for here!

Meroma was very nice! The food was very good, there were vegetarian options, they had a beautiful interior and i was in live with the windowed ceiling!

This modern restaurant and bar is as chill as the neighborhood it's located in. It's fine dining for a fair price. I'm not sure if we went at the right time, but all our food came out within 10 mins of the order. We were out 45 mins from the time we stepped inside. Everything we ordered had multiple layers, which is a good thing for the lamb and pasta... not so much for the crudo. Not sure if it was cacao, but the brown paste didn't go well with the fish. The pot a crème was creatively done and the coconut ice cream hit the spot. Cute date spot.

Before indulging our brunch plans at Cambobaja nearby, we decided to stop by Meroma on a whim. They usually only just take reservations to be seated for lunch/dinner, but we decided to just grab some tapas and drinks. We ordered their foie gras, tartare, and mushroom risotto type dish. For drinks, we ordered shots, carajillos, and margaritas. Everything was delicious and refreshing. The staff was super friendly and accomdating. They even took a group picture with us, which was nice. Definitely recommend making reservations to have lunch/dinner here, or at least stop by for some drinks! The aethetics are super cute!

Mixed feelings about this one. The food was amazing, super tasty, but also super pricey. The service was just OK. Given the prices I would expect service to be a lot better....

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! We had my birthday dinner here and all 8 of us got violently ill within hours of eating here. It took us 2 weeks to fully recover. I reached out to the restaurant and talked to the owner Rodney who promised me he would provide me a full refund. I also told him he can keep the waiter tip. He agreed and had to work thru how to send it back with an excuse every day. Now he has gone back on his word and refusing to refund! Terrible way to run a business and customer service! To add insult to injury the other partner called me and accused me of trying to pocket the money for the entire group when I was asking for a refund to the card used that wasn't mine. She also asked for an affidavit from all 8 people what a joke!!

Definitely make a reservation here! We had mezcal cocktails that were very fresh and well prepared. Started with the shishitos, wild mushrooms and had Plato's fuertes : soft shell crab and the seared tuna. Both were incredible. Highly recommend the terrace, pero beware of mosquitos come evening. Our service was quick, smooth, and kind!

Very underwhelming Maybe it's because we came on our last day and had been to other great restaurants nearby but this one was not quite as good as others. We had to send the lamb back bc it was so tough. The pastas were great but that's about it

Sat on the patio and the atmosphere was great! Overlooking the beautiful streets of Roma Norte. Cocktails were bomb, lot of them used cucumber which I love. Food was fresh and flavorful. A lot of unique menu items. Definitely a must try spot!

FOOD POISONING! Several friends dined together at Meroma and within hours, every one of us fell violently ill. Our last days in CDMX were ruined by this dinner bc we were too sick to leave our Airbnb. It took over two weeks for a full recovery. Save yourself the trouble, avoid Meroma!

This was a good meal, but it wasn't quite the 5* experience my friend and I were looking for. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just wasn't 5* food or 5* service. Don't get me wrong though, we both enjoyed our meal. We started with the steak tartare for 198 pesos (~$10) and for the main course I had the pato al horno for 358 pesos (~$18). Pato al horno is duck, but unfortunately it was duck leg that I was served and not the duck breast I expected. The pictures online led me to believe I was getting duck breast, but I guess the menu changes regularly. Oh well, still a good meal, but not what I was expecting. My fault as I don't speak enough Spanish to inquire before ordering. My buddy got a Mezcal Fresh (150 pesos) which I tasted and thought was pretty good. I wasn't ready to drink, though. Again, a good meal, but our other high end meal blew this one out of the water. Perhaps we just had an off meal, as everyone else seems to give this place 5*.

Gives no fucks about your reservation don't bother making one. Don't make a reservation just wait

The short: a must-visit restaurant on any trip to Mexico City. Amazingly warm & welcoming staff, next-level food and beautiful ambience. The longer: we came for a weekday dinner on a drizzly night, and this spot was still crowded-- but the vibe is still intimate and personalized. We started our meal with a really interesting, organic Mexican wine, some shishito peppers, and bread with an incredible homemade butter with local chili spices. The beef tartar was stupid delicious; I could've eaten fifteen plates of the agnolotti with mushrooms; and absolutely loved my fish of the day. We tried two desserts - the goat cheese tart and the passion fruit chocolate dessert with coconut sorbet, and ate both of them even though we were totally stuffed. The husband & wife chef duo who own this spot have totally outdone themselves. We appreciated the opportunity to chat with them, learn about their food, hear their stories... and overall, we immensely enjoyed our experience here. I cannot recommend this spot highly enough and can't wait to come back when I'm in Mexico City!

The drinks are not consistent even though a couple of us got the same. They deny service to some and not to others depending on the main bartender ( guys with curly hair and beard, Rodolfo Sanchez) even though there is space and time. Drinks are overpriced for the quality. There are better upscale bars around the neighborhood, Roma

Perhaps one of the best foods we had in our Mexico trip. Every single dish was full of complexity, creation and flavor. I strongly recommend this amazing restaurant that has also been featured in many food shows. We will be back if we are ever visiting CDMX again.

This place is amazing!!!!the servers, bartenders, food, drink.. this is a 5 restaurant you must go to, I most highly recommend! First off the servers are so friendly and amazing . The bartender his drinks are great!!! And the food OMG hands down the best food I have eaten before. I can't say enough about this place but just go and experience the ambiance the food and the great service you will get there .. It was our very first time there and it won't be the last time going there. If you want a family owned restaurant to go to instead of a corporate restaurant this is one of the places to go and they are open to 11:00pm which is really great.

Go go go. It's our first night in Mexico City. And, I'm kind of tired but this menu woke me up. We were lucky enough to have a group of five and able to order different main courses which were all fantastic. I had the lamb dish and it was amazing as were all the dishes. Please do make reservations I tired to do a walk up a week later and no luck. But it will remain in my food memory forever-enjoy

Holy frijole. This place is amazing. We came in for a 40th birthday. We ordered almost every appetizer on the menu, two of the pastas and two of the entrees. The cocktails were also pretty amazing and very varied and original. Standouts are the mushroom agnolotti, the ceviche, the mahi mahi... but really though? All is amazing. The prices are higher for Mexico, but reasonable if you're paying in US dollars. The service is wonderful. Best meal of Mexico City.

The atmosphere is lovely and the servers are very polite and bilingual. We loved the rooftop seating area. For the price point, however, and for how small the portions were, we were hoping to be amazed... but we were not. The food was good - but not amazing - and for the price it should have been amazing. When we arrived the hostess asked if we had any food intolerances and we told her one of us was gluten free. One of our dishes (the crab) came breaded and deep fried. It didn't say this on the menu and none of the servers informed us of this. So it was pretty disappointing. I'd come back for drinks but probably not for a meal. Though if you do go the fennel and celery salad was my favorite of all that we ordered.

One of the best meals in Mexico City, our table of three enjoyed 6 different plates from the salad and agnolotti to the duck and lamb. Although I don't want to mislead you in that this does not have the stuffy atmosphere of a fine dining 5-star restaurant; it is high-end but not pretentious and prices are reasonable for fancy food at Mx$140-300 per dish. This restaurant is a must try. Also, definitely my favorite cocktail in Mexico City - the whiskey sour here is magical with their hand pressed orange juice. Delightful for a date night with bae or bestie.

Meroma, Meroma, Meroma I wish I could bring you homa! The food was amazing; the star of the night...the char grilled fish collar! It's a must! the flavor profile is electric. If you don't like the dish send me your bill (honor system).

This could easily be another five star review but for the overzealous and alternately loud and jokey male waitstaff. Way too fast to lay down new silverware in the middle of a dish and remove partially eaten dishes. Between serving guests they lingered around the entry to the patio and were noisy and odd, like they weren't at work but a locker room complete with some weird clapping. I counted six guys goofing off at one point during the meal. The restaurant wasn't full and I assume they were bored. It detracted from the great food and pretty location. Great people watching too. The food was nicely unique. Brighter than most of the meals I had during my stay. Thoughtful and the variety of veg and spicing was playful and tasty. Cheese plate was served too cold but if you want to try some Mexican cheese as opposed to French or Italian its a good start.

Food was spectacular and the decor is very unique. I started with the foie gras which was to die for, then I was recommended the mushroom agnolotti which were better than at Sartoria. I got the semifreddo for dessert which was decent but nothing special.

Great food and a very nice ambience. Tried the sea urchin pasta and the lamb orichiette