Explore the Best Women-Led Restaurants in Mexico City for 2019

por The OpenTable Team

Última actualización: 03 de febrero de 2023

At OpenTable, we love to honor women for their culinary entrepreneurship, and that’s why we’re sharing the love just in time for International Women’s Day. Mexico City brims with innovative chefs like Martha Ortiz at Dulce Patria, cuisine-preserving chefs like Lucila Molina de Merlos at Casa Merlos, and food-sharing chefs like Elena Reygadas at Rosetta and Lardo. Other women like Laura Santander, Gabriela López, and Daniela van Beuren show their exceptional talent through inclusive business management. The women at these restaurants inspire others around them to savor flavors and share stories across culture and time. We invite diners to learn their stories and book a table in support of their dedication to all things food!

Maximo

4.7

4.7 (3039)

más de MXN500

Mundial, internacional

Condesa/Roma

Acerca del restaurante

Co-owner Gabriela López is passionate about local food, so when she and husband-chef Eduardo Garcia opened Maximo Bistrot in 2012, they made sure that fresh produce featured prominently on the menu. She also wanted sustainable furnishings and supplies, sourcing out secondhand or Fair Trade finds wherever possible. López works hard to welcome all customers, inviting them to a restaurant that made the list for one of Latin America’s 50 best restaurants in 2018. Maximo Bistrot has simple, chic decor and an international menu offering a taste of French, Spanish, and Mexican dishes.

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RobertoVIP

Comieron hace 5 días

La comida excelente y el servicio muy bueno también. Muy bien explicados los platillos y muy distintos a lo que habíamos comido anteriormente. El aguachile de callo de hacha estuvo espectacular.... el filete a la pimienta muy recomendable

Carmela y Sal

4.7

4.7 (2236)

más de MXN500

Mexicana

Lomas/Reforma

Acerca del restaurante

A childhood spent in Tabasco surrounded Gabriela Ruiz Lugo with plantains, cacao, tropical fruit, and coconuts. When she opened her first catering restaurant, Gourmet MX, in 2012, she stepped away from hyperlocal cuisine to offer inventive Mexican cuisine on a broad scale. Chef Ruiz Lugo moved to Mexico City in 2017 but couldn’t keep Tabasco off her mind, opening her second restaurant, Carmela y Sal, with Southeastern Mexican cuisine as the focal point. Receiving the award for Best Chef in Mexico 2019 highlighted her immense talent, inspiring her to continue spreading her love of simple yet elegant ingredients.

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Sandra

Comieron en 24 dic 2024

Al igual que todas las opiniones aquí en Open Table que me llevaron a reservar en este lugar, la mía es para manifestar la excelente gastronomía de este lugar, sabores placenteros; pedidos el esquite risoto, los plátanos rellenos de frijol como entradas y de platos fuertes el lechón navideño y short rib. en chirmol, nada nos defraudó, de postre el mostachón (buenisimo) pero también nos trajeron de cortesía su pastel de chocolate sin harina ya que celebrábamos nuestro aniversario. La atención estuvo de 10 (nuestros platillos estuvieron rapido y nuestra mesa preparada a pesar que el lugar estaba lleno, claro que llegamos muy puntuales a nuestra hora de reservación. Baño limpio y agradable Sin duda es un lugar que repetiremos. Y el estar en la lista Michelin seguro lo hará acreedor a una estrella próximamente. Un aplauso a la chef y todo su equipo.

Casa Merlos

3.5

3.5 (92)

De MXN310 a MXN500

Mexicana

Poniente

Acerca del restaurante

Lucila Molina de Merlos knew from a young age that cooking was in her blood. She ran a sandwich catering service before delving into her true passion — restaurant ownership — in 1985. Merlos was determined not to create cuisine that customers could find in neighboring restaurants. At her restaurant, she would bring back the past, and she asked her father-in-law to guide her journey in creating authentic, 18th-century, Puebla-focused dishes. Merlos’ culinary efforts earned her the 2016 Silver Molcajete and the Universal Excellence Award from the Government of Puebla. Casa Merlos has an upscale yet intimate atmosphere, where herbs and spices bring out depths of flavor, and casserole stews are a meal by themselves.

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Luis

Comieron en 6 oct 2024

Buena cocina poblana. El mole rojo y verde y las chalupas

Casa Virginia Mónica Patiño

4.6

4.6 (878)

más de MXN500

Comida reconfortante

Condesa/Roma

Acerca del restaurante

Mother–daughter duo Mónica Patiño and Micaela Miguel have long shared a love of food and intimate conversation, and that’s why they fell in love with the 1920s building that would become Casa Virginia. Chef Patiño, who trained in France at L’École de Cuisine, wanted to bring European and Mexican cuisines together. Along with Micaela, she created Casa Virginia to celebrate rustic French dishes and local Colonia Roma cuisine, welcoming guests into a bright, airy restaurant with high ceilings and a South France ambiance. Patiño is passionate about local and seasonal ingredients, sourcing some of their fresh produce from the rooftop garden.

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federico

Comieron en 4 ene 2025

Servicio excelente, meseros muy atentos. La comida muy buena, aunque el menu un poco restringido. El lugar y decoración preciosos Gracias, regresaremos

Meson del Toreo - Parque Toreo

4.7

4.7 (59)

más de MXN500

Mexicana

Satelite/Naucalpan/Lomas Verdes

Acerca del restaurante

Daniela van Beuren is proud of her family’s history of restaurant ownership, which began when her grandmother, Judith Ortega de van Beuren, first opened Fonda el Refugio back in 1954. Daniela took over ownership before moving on to open her own restaurant, Mesón del Toreo, in 1977. Along with head chef Gabriela Bernal, she creates a menu of traditional Mexican dishes with bold presentation. Guests at Mesón del Toreo can expect authentic flavors as they dine in an elegant, upscale setting.

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RafaelVIP

Comieron en 17 dic 2024

Excelente comida, siempre una garantía!!! Servicio de primera.

La Taberna del León

4.8

4.8 (873)

más de MXN500

Mexicana

Altavista/San Angel/San Jerónimo

Acerca del restaurante

As the first restaurant of Chef Mónica Patiño, La Taberna del León opened in 1978 to unveil a menu of traditional Mexican cuisine with a hint of international flair. In 1994, Patiño moved her restaurant to a 1916-era house, completed with dark wood paneling and European charm. After opening La Taberna del León, Chef Patiño went on to experience a successful culinary career. She later took part in several international gastronomic festivals and authored a cookbook that won the Gourmand World Cookbook award in 2004. The menu at La Taberna del León celebrates Mexican cuisine, but Patiño’s French training makes European dishes likewise plentiful.

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I Mariana

Comieron hace 3 días

La comida, deliciosa, con porciones exactas, la atención realmente excelente y el lugar muy bello, festejamos el cumpleaños de mi esposo y todo estuvo genial, muy recomendable!!!

Eloise

4.7

4.7 (1144)

más de MXN500

Francesa contemporánea

Altavista/San Angel/San Jerónimo

Acerca del restaurante

Partner and certified sommelier Laura Santander is a vibrant part of the Eloise team. She brings superior wine knowledge to the restaurant, which opened in 2014, and is proud of her 2012 award for Best Nose in Mexico. Santander loves sharing her wine recommendations with guests, helping bring their dining experience to a new level. She invites guests to dine on haute French cuisine in a dining room reminiscent of upscale New York City. Eloise Chic Cuisine has earned the Mexico Food and Travel award for Best New Restaurant in 2014 and Restaurant of the Year in 2014, 2015, and 2017.

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luis edmundoVIP

Comieron hace 2 días

Es un lugar que te garantiza siempre excelentes platillos y servicio

Loretta Chic Bistrot

4.7

4.7 (902)

más de MXN500

Mediterránea

Altavista/San Angel/San Jerónimo

Acerca del restaurante

As the second restaurant Laura Santander opened with her two business partners, Loretta Chic Bistrot — which took shape in 2017 — takes a dramatic swing away from French cuisine to highlight elegant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. Traditional Greek, Turkish, and Israeli dishes enter a dining room clad in stark contrasts — white, black, and copper. Santander once again displays her wine knowledge, proving why Wine Spectator bestowed her with the Award of Excellence in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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Patricia

Comieron en 12 dic 2024

Deliciosa la comida, un poco fuerte el volumen de la música, el servicio excelente

Lardo

4.6

4.6 (1427)

De MXN310 a MXN500

Mediterránea

Condesa/Roma

Acerca del restaurante

A childhood cooking with her grandmother taught Elena Reygadas the basics she needed to delve into a fruitful culinary career. After training at NYC’s International Culinary Center, she moved back to Mexico City with endless enthusiasm for Italian cuisine. Lardo, which opened in 2015 as her second restaurant, puts its focus on sharing plates full of Italian and Mediterranean fare. Reygadas wants to inspire guests to share not only food but conversation as well, and she often stops by to inquire how they liked each dish.

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GrettyVIP

Comieron hace 7 días

Excelente experiencia como siempre, nuevos platillos deliciosos, excelente servicio!!

Suntory Del Valle

4.8

4.8 (522)

más de MXN500

Japonesa

Del Valle/Nápoles/Narvarte

Acerca del restaurante

First opened in 1970, Suntory now has several locations around Mexico City that create fine dining experiences rich in traditional Japanese cuisine and culture. As director of the Suntory restaurant group, Yoko Kase stresses the importance of authenticity for every diner who comes to a Suntory location. In addition, she took the lead in introducing Healthy Life, a lighter menu for guests interested in eating a reduced-calorie diet. At Suntory, diners experience an intimate connection with the food, watching chefs prepare their dishes at the table.

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José Ramon

Comieron hace 4 días

Todo bien el producto de primera Y el servicio una garantía

Shu - Santa Fe

4.8

4.8 (299)

más de MXN500

Japonesa

Santa Fe/Bosques

Acerca del restaurante

A modern take on Japanese cuisine, Shu is an intriguing addition to the Suntory Group’s restaurants in Mexico City. Yoko Kase, as director of the restaurant group, takes a hands-on role in Shu’s operations as well. As at Suntory, she incorporated Healthy Life menu options to help guests make healthy dietary choices. Shu is a bold departure from Suntory’s warm color scheme, with glamorous lounges and dining areas, decorative lighting, and a water feature. Guests experience a fusion menu featuring haute cuisine of an international and Japanese blend.

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Miguel Angel

Comieron hace 3 días

Muy buena calidad de los alimentos y el servicio, de lo mejor en cdmx

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