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

El Balcon del Zocalo

4.5
4.5
2109 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 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

  • Cena Fin de Año BZ

    MX$4,200.00 - MX$11,000.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Despidamos juntos el 2024 en una velada llena de elegancia, tradición y buen gusto. Les invitamos a acompañarnos en una experiencia exclusiva de 7:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m., donde podrán deleitarse con una Cena de Fin de Año que incluye Dj, un exquisito menú degustación (https://bit.ly/3CCMMVX), maridaje selecto para cada platillo, barra libre premium y el tradicional brindis de medianoche con 12 uvas. Celebre con nosotros en el corazón de la ciudad, rodeado de vistas incomparables y el servicio cálido que nos caracteriza. Una vez realizado su pago, tendrá hasta el 20 de diciembre para solicitar reembolso. Para más información, contacte a Patricia Valencia patricia.valencia@centralhoteles.com 5545881336.

What 2,109 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 "wonderful experience" with "amazing views" of the Zócalo and cathedral. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the ambiance, "attentive staff," and unique menu options create a memorable dining experience.

2,109 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida sale fría al igual que las bebidas. No volvería especialmente para el precio de la comida.

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  2. Efraín

    Michoacán

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was very nice. The food was very good. The service, average... A lot of people attending but, with some exceptions, they were not particularly well trained...

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  3. Josiel

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and views of the zocalo. The service was superior.

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  4. David

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La vista y el lugar son hermosos, la oferta deja mucho que desear. Sería más atractivo si cambiaran el concepto del menú
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 1 day ago
    Estimado, David, muchas gracias por su comentario. Lo esperemos nuevamente. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  5. Ayushi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Would love to come back on my next visit and will definitely recommend to friends. Highlight of my day.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Ayushi, thank you very much for your comment. We really hope to see you again. Best regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  6. Patricia

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose the chef’s specials. All of the food was nice, but the mushroom soup was very rare (odor & taste). Excellent service and quiet place. Best mezcalita ever!
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for your comment. We hope to see you again. Regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  7. Nishank

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place and the views are amazing !! The service and cocktails are great too! The food is definitely subpar despite it being a limited 4 course menu. For a place that is as upscale, you would expect the risotto to be well made or the chicken on the risotto to not feel like frozen chicken. The desserts were very okay too - the chocolate dessert felt like mashed Ferro Rocher, maybe I’m wrong but I could recreate that taste with mashed rocher 😀. Overall, not coming back here unless they just let me grab a drink and take my pictures!
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for your feedback. At Balcón del Zócalo, our top priority is to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. That’s why we design a Mexican contemporary menu that changes every 15 days, ensuring we use the best ingredients available. This menu is thoughtfully crafted to deliver a complete and satisfying culinary experience, with each dish designed to balance flavors and offer a refined dining experience. We would love for you to have the opportunity to visit us again.

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  8. Rodrigo

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar tiene una vista espectacular del Zócalo de la Cd de México que vale mucho la pena ver. La decoración del lugar es buena lo cual le da un buen ambiente. El servicio es bueno y los meseros son atentos. La comida es la que no me sorprendió. Me parece que el sabor no es muy bueno y si lo comparamos con el precio de los alimentos en el Menú, no corresponde la ecuación callidad, sabor y precio. Vale la pena visitar el lugar y tomar algo pero yo en lo personal no regresaría a consumir alimentos.
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 2 days ago
    Muchas gracias por su comentario. Lo esperemos nuevamente. Saludos, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  9. Nick

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    With a view over the zocalo and cathedral the setting is fabulous. The menu was creative and both of use the 4-course tasting menu. The food was very well cooked and presented. The drinks were reasonably priced for a restaurant of this calibre. Waitstaff were numerous and attentive, although service was a little slow, hence not a perfect score
    El Balcon del ZocaloResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for your comment. We really hope to see you again. Best regards, Chef Pepe Salinas.

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  10. Ron

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall dining experience was good, but to be honest, the quality of the food did not match what we had experienced before. It was good and there was nothing wrong with it, it just didn't reach previous levels of taste experience. The service was perfect and we could not have asked for better, and as always the setting and view is spectacular. We were seated right on the edge of the balcony, which I appreciated as this was a birthday celebration, and I only had to suggest that it might be a little cool and immediately the heaters were turned on. One drawback was the menu. There were multiple menus to choose from which is a little confusing to begin with, and when we finally chose to order from the Chef's Selections menu, my companions were very confused about how to order and the pricing. We had all been there before and do not remember the process being so complicated. Still, we had no regrets in dining there for our celebration, and it remains on our list of favorites in Mexico City.

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FAQs

El Balcon del Zocalo is rated 4.5 stars by 2109 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 72 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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