Photo via Google, Los Danzantes CoyoacánLos Danzantes
- Hours
- Today: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Getting there
- On Coyoacán's central park, an easy walk from the Coyoacán metro or a short taxi from Centro
Why it’s in the log
Los Danzantes started in Oaxaca before opening this Mexico City location in Coyoacán, and the mezcal-first sensibility of the original carries over — the drinks list is as considered as the food. The restaurant sits on Coyoacán's central park in a converted colonial building, with garden seating that's the main draw whenever weather allows.
The kitchen does contemporary Mexican cooking rather than straight tradition, taking regional ingredients and techniques somewhere more composed than a typical fonda. It's a step up in price from most of Coyoacán's cafés and market stalls, but the setting and the mezcal pairings justify it for a proper sit-down meal.
Coyoacán itself — Frida Kahlo's old neighborhood — is worth the afternoon regardless; this is a good place to end it.
“The garden seating is the reason to go in good weather — it doesn't feel like you're still in a city of twenty million.”
What people said recently
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“We were seated very quickly on a busy Saturday night It was very loud, but fun. Service was wonderful. My husband's steak was a little dry and the brownie left more to be desired. We liked the tortilla soup and the mushroom soup. The beans…”
“Best meal of our long weekend in Mexico City! Gorgeous view (Ask for upstairs window!). Our server Daniel was very kind. The guacamole was fantastic- delicious with tomatoes. The fish tacos were brilliant! And the light colored chili sauce…”
“Los Danzantes in Coyoacán offers a beautiful setting for enjoying contemporary Mexican cuisine in the heart of one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods. The restaurant has an elegant yet lively atmosphere, with a historic character…”
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