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La Taberna del León, México, CDMX
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La Taberna del León

MXN500 and over
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
La Taberna Del León is a fine, elegant, and beautiful 19th Century restaurant with great contemporary Mexican cuisine. Our atmosphere is perfect for both business and special celebrations.


Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Monica Patiño

From the OpenTable editors: Located in a historic house in San Ángel, this iconic restaurant has captivated diners since 1994 with Chef Mónica Patiño's Mexican haute cuisine. Diners enjoy her creations in the atrium, terrace, or bar, exploring dishes that blend Mexican classics with a French twist. Delights like confit duck, oyster bar, and sea bass in green sauce celebrate the culinary heritage in a charming historic setting.

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Espumosos

  • Freixenet

    • Chandon Brut

      Vinos Blancos

      • Diamante

        • Regard Du Sud Paul Et Fils

          • Casa Madero Chardonay

            • Ardeche Chardonay

              • Silvana chenin blanc, moscatel

                • Huber Gruner Terrassen

                  • Win Win Riesling

                    • Javier Sanz Verdejo

                      • Javier Sanz Sauvignon Blanc

                        • Decoy Sauvignon Blanc

                          • Daou Chardonnay

                            • Domaine La crox Sancerre

                              • Palacio de fefiñenes albariño

                                • Macon cruizelle chateau de messey

                                  • Finca calvestra

                                    Vinos Rosados

                                    • Casa Madero Rosado V

                                      • Rosado de tres valles

                                        • Tricot rosado hilo negro

                                          • Decoy rose

                                            • Whispering Angel

                                              Lo Mejor de Nuestra Cava

                                              • Ensamble Colina Bal

                                                • Ensamble Arenal

                                                  • Casa Madero 3V edición especial

                                                    • Termes

                                                      • Santo Tomas Unico Gran Reserva

                                                        • Chateau Paveil de Luze

                                                          • Matarromera Reserva

                                                            • Arzuaga reserva

                                                              • Macàn Clàsico

                                                                • Remirez de Ganuza Reserva

                                                                  • Numanthia

                                                                    • Titan Del Bendito

                                                                      • Alion

                                                                        • Flor de Pingus

                                                                          • Vega Sicilia Quinto Valbuena

                                                                            • Termanthia

                                                                              • Vega Sicilia Unico

                                                                                México

                                                                                • La bikina mebbiolo

                                                                                  • Minero 1906

                                                                                    • Amrita Selección Monica Patiño

                                                                                      • Casa madero 3V

                                                                                        • La bikina mebbiolo

                                                                                          • Xolo Merlot

                                                                                            • Hilo Negro Zigzag

                                                                                              • Mariatinto

                                                                                                • Casa Madero Cabernet S. Uvas Orgánicas

                                                                                                  • Casa Madero Gran Reserva Shiraz

                                                                                                    España

                                                                                                    • Corral de Campanas (Toro)

                                                                                                      • Luis Cañas Crianza

                                                                                                        • Cantaburros Crianza

                                                                                                          • Martin berdugo crianza

                                                                                                            • Camins

                                                                                                              • Protos crianza

                                                                                                                • Campillo Reserva Colección

                                                                                                                  • Dominio del Bendito

                                                                                                                    • Miros Ribera Crianza

                                                                                                                      • Cantaburros reserva

                                                                                                                        • Cillar D Silos Crianza

                                                                                                                          • Dehesa de los Canonigos

                                                                                                                            • Valenciso Reserva

                                                                                                                              • Imperial reserva

                                                                                                                                • Matarromera crianza

                                                                                                                                  • Finca terrerazo vino de pago

                                                                                                                                    • Arzuaga Crianza

                                                                                                                                      • Pago de Carrovejas

                                                                                                                                        • Malleolus Emilio Moro

                                                                                                                                          Medias Botellas

                                                                                                                                          • Albariño Segrel 375 ML

                                                                                                                                            • Luis Cañas Crianza 500ml

                                                                                                                                              • Finca Sobreño Crianza 2014 500ml

                                                                                                                                                • María Tinto 375ml

                                                                                                                                                  Francia

                                                                                                                                                    Tintos

                                                                                                                                                    • Les Portes du Castelas

                                                                                                                                                      • Royal Saint Emilion

                                                                                                                                                        • Chateau Lafite-Carcasset

                                                                                                                                                          • Gevrey chambertin

                                                                                                                                                            Australia

                                                                                                                                                            Tintos

                                                                                                                                                            • Tinto Torbreck Woodcutter´s Shiraz

                                                                                                                                                              Italia

                                                                                                                                                                Tinto

                                                                                                                                                                • Argiano Non Confunditur

                                                                                                                                                                  • Etna Rosso

                                                                                                                                                                    • Valpolicella Ripasso Clasico

                                                                                                                                                                      • Nebbiolo D Alba Vigna San Ponzio

                                                                                                                                                                        E.U.

                                                                                                                                                                        Tinto

                                                                                                                                                                        • Sibaris Carmenere Reserva

                                                                                                                                                                          • Six Eigth Nine

                                                                                                                                                                            • Terrazas Reserva Malbec

                                                                                                                                                                              • Luigui Bosca de Sangre (Argentina)

                                                                                                                                                                                Chile

                                                                                                                                                                                Tinto

                                                                                                                                                                                • Legado Carmenere Gran Reserva

                                                                                                                                                                                  Argentina

                                                                                                                                                                                  Tinto

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Terrazas Reserva Malbec

                                                                                                                                                                                    Austria

                                                                                                                                                                                    Tinto

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Groszer Wein Blaufrankisch

                                                                                                                                                                                      Copeos

                                                                                                                                                                                        Blancos

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Chateau fontareche la chapelle 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ardeche Chardonay 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pazo di San Mauro 60z

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Decoy sauvignon blanc 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                Tintos

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Martin berdugo 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ensamble Colina 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ensamble Arenal 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Termes 6oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Champañas y Espumosos

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Freixenet 5oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Chandon Brut 5oz

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Last updated: November 7, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                            What 914 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                            4.8
                                                                                                                                                                                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mexico City

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexican

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mexico City

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexican

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                            La Taberna del León offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and perfect service." Guests praise its "wonderful ambience" and "excellent service." Perfect for special occasions, it features a "beautiful place" and a "very nice wine list." Although the menu is concise, each dish is crafted with care.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            914 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Leonardo

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La comida es espectacular. La atención de primera y el lugar es simplemente muy bello. Recomendado totalmente
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Agradecemos tu visita y buenos comentarios, Leonardo. Esperamos verte pronto de vuelta.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Eduardo VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Atlanta26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del Leon siempre es una garantía. La atención es insuperables y la comida espectacular. En mi opinión el mejor restaurante de México en todos aspectos. Siempre se siente uno bienvenido
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ¡Qué gusto leer tu comentario, Eduardo! Nos alegra saber que disfrutas de una buena experiencia con nosotros. Siempre trabajamos para brindar buena atención y buenos platillos. ¡Te esperamos pronto de vuelta!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. George

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Altamente recomendado muy agradable y excelente atención
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gracias por tus buenos comentarios, George. ¡Vuelve pronto!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Mario

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Un lugar increible en el sur de la CDMX que no puedes dejar de concer, verdaderamente todo excelente, valio la pena la experiencia. Gracias
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ¡Qué buen comentario, Mario! Nos da gusto saber que la experiencia valió la pena. Ojalá nos visites pronto, será un placer recibirte nuevamente.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Esperaba más de la comida. El lugar muy bien decorado, me encantó. Pero me decepcionó la comida, solo igual lo compensó el servicio

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            6. Rosario VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Excelente como siempre, la comida y la atención son de primera
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gracias Rosario por tu visita y compartir tu experiencia. Esperamos verte pronto de vuelta.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            7. Gerardo

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hawaii2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Como siempre la comida y el servicio fueron excelentes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Agradecemos tus buenos comentarios, Gerardo. Es un placer saber que disfrutaste de una gran experiencia en todo sentido. ¡Vuelve pronto!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Melina

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La comida es muy rica y el ambiente muy agradable. Excelente servicio
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded on March 3, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Agradecemos Melina, tus buenos comentarios. Esperamos verte pronto de vuelta.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. Diana

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexico City1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Delicioso, el servicio y la comida espectacular !!
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded on February 27, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Agradecemos tus buenos comentarios, Diana. ¡Vuelve pronto!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            10. Kytzia

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Unspecified1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazing! Excellent cuisine and service. As always, sophisticated and elegant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              La Taberna del LeónResponded on February 27, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thank you so much for your kind words, Kytzia! We're delighted that you enjoyed the cuisine and service. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you. See you again soon.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                            La Taberna del León offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 55 5616 2110.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            La Taberna del León is rated 4.8 stars by 914 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Booked 17 times today
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Google Map for La Taberna del León

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Altamirano 46 Loc-173 Plaza Loreto, Col. Tizapan San Angel Deleg. Alvaro Obregon, México, CDMX 01090

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                              55 5616 2110
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                              MXN500 and over
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mexican, French
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mon, Tue 1:30 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 1:30 pm–11:30 pm Sun 1:30 pm–6:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jacket Preferred
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Private Lot
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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