Vegan
Organic
Beer/Wine
Mexican
Modern Mexican cuisine. Restaurant has it's own orchard where many of the ingredients are sourced. Also makes own tortillas on site. Also sells cocktails and other alcoholic beverages. Reported full vegan December 2022. Open Mon-Wed 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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Citlaltepetl 23 F, Mexico City, Mexico, 06100
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Added by GabyRuizdeChávez on 14 Nov 2020
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56 Reviews
First Review by GabyRuizdeChávez
madcow4never
Points +12
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Super chill, open air room opening on to these tree lined boulevards in Mexico City that make you feel like you’re in a city jungle.
Read moreSuper tasty watermelon horchata to start. Great appetizers. But it was the vegan mole enchiladas that blew our socks off. SO good. Just not how us gringos think about and cool with chocolate. Yum.
So nice to be vegan and have so many choices on a menu. Love that. All vegan.
Highly recommended.
Pros: Mole enchiladas, Watermelon horchata , Lovely room, nice staff
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timchilli
Points +52
Excellent flautas - Edit
Good venue. Quiet when we arrived (7:30pm), but staff were attentive and food enjoyable.
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Breah
Points +553
Not quite as good as the hype - Edit
We tried the esquites (like elote but off the cob), the bean tetelas, and the sweet potato pambazo. The esquites were our favorite thing. People who are not used to different kinds of corn might be put off by the firmer texture of the kernels, but if you know you know. The crema on top was really delicious. The tetelas and pambazo were both good but nothing mind blowing. The flavors of the pambazo were good, but it was all soft. It needed some crunch or texture. The menu said they offer vegan cooking classes, but when I asked the waiter he said they aren’t currently offering them, which was a bummer.
Read morePros: All vegan , Large portions
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KimKessler
Points +90
Wonderful restaurant! - Edit
I loved Ojo de Maiz! The mole enchiladas are delicious and they will do them with mushrooms if you prefer. I highly recommend this vegan restaurant and it has a pretty ambiance
Read morePros: Quality of food , Ambiance, Friendly wait staff
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michaelaorel
Points +644
Pretty good - Edit
The cafe was cute and the food was decent. There are far better restaurants, though.
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bradfordcraig
Points +26
The best vegan food I had on my trip - Edit
There are so many wonderful vegan restaurants in the area. It really is a joy to be a food tourist. But Ojo de Maíz is the only one I had to return to. The gentle earthy flavors are were new to me, flavorful, but not trying too hard. Reasonable prices, great location. I will definitely be back.
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ASierra
Points +530
Beautiful Mexican Vegan Place - Edit
We stayed in the area and wished we had
Read moreVisited this place sooner. As we would have certainly considered coming back. Great Manu selection with Veganised traditional mex dishes. Great options and inexpensive
Pros: Lots of options, Inexpensive, Veganised Mex cuisine
Cons: Early evening closure as compared to others
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NatashaVanmo
Points +2737
Nice find - Edit
I was surprised by the twist on traditional dishes, although I found the flavor somewhat weak. I had Panuchos de Cochinita de Repollo (pibil cabbage) and I missed the strength of the achiote. I would like to go back and try other dishes
Read morePros: Cozy restaurant , good cocktails
Cons: Overpriced , small portions
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burnsria
Points +1133
Very dissapointed - Edit
We went here after a long day of walking around the city and were so looking forward to it as it has pretty good ratings on here. We went in around 8 and there was nobody else in there which should have been our first warning, My friend and I then ordered some cocktails which I would say were one of the better things they have there even though I didn't even get a buzz and that's coming from a light weight. We got the Esquites to start which were very firm and soupy. I was expecting it to be more charred and creamy. I had order the mole but the waiter gave me the Broccoli dish instead which I don't know how that happened as my Spanish isn't that bad and I even pointed to the Mole on the menu. I was starving though so I just ate it because I didn't want to send it back. I was shocked though that they just had steamed broccoli and some sauce as a main dish, I ate it all and was still starving because there was barely any protein/substance to it. My friend was also not very impressed by their meal either. We then shared the Rice Pudding creme brûlée which was pretty decent although the rice seemed to be a bit on the undercooked side even though it was in a pudding, it was served beautifully though and I did enjoy the fresh berries. Overall I will not be returning because the price compared to the rest of cdmx restaurants, especially when this was subpar food was insane.
Read morePros: Beautiful Interior, Clean Bathrooms
Cons: Food wasn't filling or good, Prices are high for cdmx
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ramonrs
Points +53
Delicious - Edit
The Birria and the nopal salad are excellent
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avocadosandadventures
Points +408
delicious! - Edit
delicious vegan restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Good service and fresh foods!
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Elex.verdulera
Points +2258
Good service tasty food - Edit
I liked the portobello torta , very nice service the waiter always attentive , nice environment and they are pet friendly 🌟
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KaroKarolinka
Points +54
Delicious, great location and service - Edit
One of the best places I have been in Mexico City, awesome food and service, not too expensive, nice location and super family friendly- they have a high chair for toddlers and each toilet cabin has their own changing table.
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steffi.loves.vegan
Points +752
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff & fresh food.
Read moreThey work together with the restaurant "Ojo de agua", which is next door, & also bring non-vegan food over from there.
"Portobello Milanese Torta" was very tasty, fresh & creamy & the white wine was also very good.
Pros: Nice location , Friendly staff
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laura8it
Points +594
Great place for a nice, quiet dinner - Edit
After a full day of sightseeing in the bustling city, I wanted to enjoy a quiet upscale dinner and this place delivered. They don’t have cocktails, but do have a good beer selection. As gringos, we had to order guac, which was very different (in the best way) with tofu and pomegranate. We also had a corn soup appetizer that was phenomenal. The al pastor tacos and pombazos were both really good. Highly recommend!
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EstebanBrenes-Mora
Points +22
Not really Vegan - Edit
The menu is not really vegan. Be careful with salsas that might have chicken broth in it.
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gravelj2
Points +60
I wish we had a Mexican place like this in Chicago - Edit
We had two chances to come here and after our dinner with them, we had to come back to try more from their menu before we left the city.
Read moreEverything we tried was great and something unique to Mexico. I can't claim any spiritual experiences but I can say we will be coming back next time we're in Mexico, even if we're staying further away. IT'S WORTH THE TRIP.
Our favorites were the esquites, chicharron and the tetelas. I would also recommend trying the agua de guayaba.
The staff was incredibly friendly and even brought out a small bowl of water for our dog.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-10
Pros: Aa
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TroyCoyle
Points +146
Superb, fresh Mexican food - Edit
The staff are very friendly. The food is sooooo good. The location is great and close to other vegan options. We will go back again for sure. We had the stuffed pumpkin flower, bean tacos and rice pudding between the two of us. Also, tried the red and pink Mexican wine. The latter was the better choice.
Read morePros: So delicious food. , Friendly staff, Great variety.
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m@earthville
Points +9488
Instant fave. Creative, fresh & amazingly tasty - Edit
Ojo de Maiz stands out even among the many excellent restaurants in Mexico City, with its combination of virtuosic creativity, fresh, high-quality ingredients, warm service and inviting atmosphere. It’s one of the two or three best places we’ve found in Mexico (along with Los Loosers in Roma Nte). Here you can assemble a feast from several small dishes, each with its own unique wow.
Read moreThe squash blossom appetizer is extraordinary. The guacamole is unique and very tasty. The enchiladas with mole and tacos al pastor are also quite good. The tinga flautas with guac are nice in a fresh and simple way. The melon seed horchata is refreshing. And if you’re inclined toward dessert, the rice pudding is surprisingly rich with flavors.
Seating options include the main dining room, plus a couple of tables on the sidewalk as well as a charming private dining room next to the kitchen.
Service is warm and helpful. The atmosphere is very pleasant (though the music can be a bit loud for easy conversation, depending on where you sit). Both Spanish and English menus are available.
Highly recommended. Enjoy!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-31
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Lisa
Points +405
Really impressive food - Edit
Friendly and helpful staff, food is amazing. They have cooking and mixology classes too!
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maurovegano
Points +118
mexican interpretation - Edit
great location, warm service
Read morePros: Chicharron, tetelas
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Danielagmzf
Points +125
Delicious Mexican menu - Edit
Very good vegan menu inspired in Mexican cuisine with a lot more than just tacos. I love this place
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greendreams___
Points +352
It’s good stuff - Edit
Enjoyed the things we tried while we were there.
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BernadetteGates
Points +153
Best in CDMX - Edit
Beats LA, SF and NYC! Delicious food, great cocktails, adorable spot, and friendly staff.
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jflugstad
Points +125
Great food and friendly staff - Edit
Tried several things on the menu and everything was delicious. Looking forward to a trip back to try more of the menu. Most items are gluten free (though the menu is not marked).
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Alejandro50101
Points +36
Increíble - Edit
Nada le falta, nada le sobra, el mejor lugar de comida vegana de la CDMX.
Read moreComida increíble, atención increíble, espacio increíble. No se lo pueden perder.
La Birria de Hongos de Temporada es una locura, la tienen que probar:))))))))
Pros: Comida increíble , Atención increíble , Espacio increíble
Cons: Nada nada nada
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Twill
Points +123
Incredibly good! - Edit
After a few disappointing vegan meals in CDMX, I finally hit on this place. I really wanted some vegan mole and they delivered. It was incredibly good. They said they were out of the mole enchiladas, but they went ahead and made me some mushrooms wrapped in tortillas and topped with the mole, which was perfect. I also loved the bananas moletes, kind of stuffed fried bananas with a tangy green sauce. Excellent!
Read morePros: Really interesting menu items, Delicious flavors
Cons: None
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