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Portada Balcón Del Zocalo - El Balcon del Zocalo, Mexico City, CDMX

El Balcon del Zocalo

4.5
4.5
2193 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Restaurante de cocina mexicana contemporánea, ambiente casual y una franca y creativa propuesta gastronómica que aplica siempre una depurada técnica al mejor producto de temporada.

Somos un restaurante que ofrece Menús Degustación.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    55 5130 5134
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    José Antonio Salinas (Pepe Salinas)

Experiences

  • Menú degustación invierno "Te Amo"

    MX$1,650.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Nuestro Menú Degustación evoluciona con cada temporada, invitándote a explorar nuevas historias a través de la gastronomía. Este invierno presentamos ‘Te Amo’, una experiencia de 9 tiempos que combina arte, sabor y reflexión, dejando que cada plato susurre mensajes que sólo tú podrás interpretar. Inspirado en las muchas facetas del amor, este menú invita a explorar sus matices, a cuestionar lo que permanece oculto y a descubrir significado en lo que no siempre se expresa. Cada detalle, desde los sabores hasta la vajilla diseñada especialmente para esta temporada, está pensado para sumergirte en un viaje sensorial único.
    Menú degustación invierno "Te Amo" Photo

What 2,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mexico City

    Great for scenic views

  • Mexico City

    Most Booked

  • Mexico City

    Great for scenic views

  • Mexico City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Balcón del Zócalo offers a "stunning view" of Mexico City's historic Zócalo, paired with a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and delicious food, although some note occasional service hiccups. The restaurant provides an unforgettable atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for special occasions with its remarkable ambiance and "fantastic" drinks.

2,193 Reviews
  1. Deepak

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location - probably the best rooftop view in CDMX. Amazing food and great service. Early dinner during sunset looking out over the zocalo and the cathedral an unreal experience !
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded today
    Deepak, thank you very much for your comment. We hope to see you again. Regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  2. Oly

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Food was excellent. The location is amazing. We did not have one bad thing. Very enjoyable experience.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded today
    Dear Oly, thank you very much for your comment. We hope to see you again. Regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  3. Tania

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Imperdible la bruschetta de filete, el bun de cerdo, el tamal de romeritos con mole, el taco de molleja y los ravioles de requesón. Todas sus proteínas animales tienen una excelente cocción que resultan en una texturas suaves, de muy buen sabor. Lo que no entendí bien fue el clam chowder que salseaba la totoaba, estoy más familiarizada y me esperaba algo más cremoso, con sabor a la base de verduras del la costa este de EUA y almejitas flotando (mi error). De los postres, el de plátano con chocolate y el cheesecake con higos balancean muy bien su mezcla cremosa, crujiente y afrutada, sólo que mencionan que el cheesecake es estilo japonés, pero no es un panque esponjoso sino una tarta cremosa con mermelada. Lo único que me quedo a deber fueron las bebidas, especialmente el café, el cual superaba el tostado que permite que se aprecie en un americano. Mi sueño es que en restaurantes de este nivel, hubiera distintos métodos de extracción, lavado y tostado -quizás es demasiado pedir- a mí, por ejemplo, me gusta el tostado medio, más afrutado; habría quedado genial con nuestros postres. De cualquier manera la pasé muy bien, el lugar es hermoso y quienes atienden son buena onda.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded today
    Tania, muchas gracias por su comentario. La esperemos nuevamente. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  4. fernando

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comes delis! Buen servicio= Delicado y sutil Aquí pagas por la vista. Volvería a ir
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded today
    Muchas gracias por su comentario. Lo esperemos nuevamente. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  5. Miriam

    VIP

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lo único que vale la pena es la vista. El servicio no es malo, pero la comida apenas buena. Tacos de cecina con la cecina dura, tortillas Frías... chilaquiles en pan remojado. Si comes antes y solo vas por la vista y el servicio vale la pena.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded today
    Muchas gracias por su comentario. Me apena mucho leer esto. Tomaremos en cuenta lo que nos dice para mejorar nuestro servicio. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  6. Mel

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    1.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This New Years Eve event at El Balcon was labeled an “experience” and unfortunately it is one I will never forget. The price of over $500 USD per person was so high that my expectations were enormous and completely unmet. Our seating was on the patio overlooking the Zocolo and the view was outstanding but no accommodation was made for the cold - at least standing heaters so common in restaurants should have been provided. The drinks offered were limited to basic bottom shelf and the prix fix dinner was mediocre at best. Then loud music blared from speakers while recorded video played on small monitors. Cold and dissatisfied we left before midnight. Shameful.

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  7. Refugio

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio ,comida y vista espectacular hacia el zócalo
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 1 day ago
    Estimada Refugio, muchas gracias por su comentario. Los esperemos nuevamente pronto. Saludos cordiales, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  8. Nadia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the location and design of the restaurant wa stunning. Unfortunately we were there when there was a big concert on the plaza below. The music was so loud that I wished that the restaurant turned off their own music so it didn't compete. This lack of attention really stood out with the service. We sat at our table for over 30 minutes until we got our cocktails. The waiter made no attempt to ask if we had any questions. He took our order but when the food was delivered everyone was given the incorrect dish so we had to trade plates amongst ourselves. Really too bad the service was so unprofessional because for the quality of the food and the price of the meal, I would have expected better.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you very much for your comment. I am very sorry to read this. We will take into account what you say to improve our service. Regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  9. Mara

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bellísima vista. Me encantó el Detalle (bebida) y el bun de cerdo de entrada.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 3 days ago
    Muchas gracias por su comentario. Lo esperemos nuevamente. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  10. shankho

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing rooftop. Brilliant ambience. Food is okay, nothing out of the world.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much for your comment. We hope to see you again. Regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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FAQs

El Balcon del Zocalo is rated 4.5 stars by 2193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Balcon del Zocalo

Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 61, sexto piso., Col. Centro, Del. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, CDMX 06000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Centro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    José Antonio Salinas (Pepe Salinas)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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