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11 September, 2020Enjoying a city can be done through many different activities, but, without a doubt, one of the most appreciated is contemplation. Simply sitting down to feel, see, and inhabit a city is one of the most rewarding activities there is, and of course, in this sense, visiting terraces is a basic way to do the above.
In Mexico City there are many terraces to admire our capital from above, but also to enjoy the best avenues and pedestrian areas. And today, in these times when we need to recover our lives, dreams and our incredible cities, terraces are becoming a very viable alternative to go out, socialize, enjoy and also reactivate the economy in a safe way.
The perfect combination between an enclosed space and an open-air space such as terraces, makes them a great place where coexistence is safer to avoid contagion. Today we present a selection of delicious terraces in CDMX, between some trendy and others more classic, visiting them will make you live CDMX from another perspective.
COLONY ROMA
CINE TONALÁ
This place has a versatile vocation. Here you can see everything from independent films to theatre, but it also has a super nice terrace where you can enjoy the best of Mexican craft beer, its mixology and a delicious pizza or hamburger. The atmosphere is very trendy and you can stay there for hours.
Tonalá 261, Colonia Roma
CORN AND OLIVE
Our restaurant Corn and Olive it has several tables on its small terrace facing Pushkin Park and Avenida Álvaro Obregón, one of the most iconic avenues in CDMX. Enjoy one of the best breakfasts in Colonia Roma while watching people stroll and enjoy this park. We have breakfasts and meals a la carte or buffet which is served following the strictest safety protocols in this context of the pandemic. Their selection of wines is specially designed to accompany their Mexican food and their freshly made house bread is delicious.
MAÍZ Y OLIVO
Morelia 113, Colonia Roma
CAMPOBAJA
One of our favorite spots, it's just a few blocks from the hotel. Their seafood is incredibly fresh and delicious. Under rigorous standards, for example, the fish they offer are seasonal in order to respect 'the times of the sea' and fishing is done by hook only, which means it's sustainable fishing. They call it 'Fishing Country Food'. The place is also a large terrace with very high ceilings that give you a super enjoyable feeling of freedom. The deconstructed pie is finger-licking good!
Colima 124-E, Colonia Roma
MEROMA
Meroma is a gem, there is no better way to describe this place. This wonderful restaurant is made with love. Born in 2016, it is a project by Gina Casar and chefs Mercedes Bernal and Rodney Cusic. The cuisine of this place is exceptional as it offers products that are both sustainable and representative of their surroundings. Designed by OPA. Oficina de Práctica Arquitectónica, the restaurant is small, bright and cozy just like its terrace. And the cocktails seem to be a time machine that takes you back to the golden age of cocktails, simply unmissable!
Colima 150, Colonia Roma
CAFEBRERÍA EL PÉNDULO
A classic in the city. This bookstore-café has several branches spread throughout the city and each one of them is a little gem that makes you feel at home. In the case of Roma, the place has a terrace on the third floor that faces Álvaro Obregón, perhaps the most iconic street in the neighborhood. The terrace is super nice and is always an opportunity to see all kinds of people, socialize with others or simply take a book and enjoy a peaceful time.
Av. Álvaro Obregón 86, Colonia Roma
BALMORI ROOFBAR
This terrace, set up in a very large space, has a very pleasant and harmonious design, there is a good atmosphere and it is a place known for its extensive menu of classic drinks and a menu with varied cocktails. In addition, the music of its DJs on the weekends has a good reputation and its vegetation makes it quite attractive.
Zacatecas 139, Colonia Roma
HUSET
One of the greenest and most pleasant spaces in Colonia Roma is Huset. Its terrace is very large, with a roof made of plants that will fascinate you. The design of the place is unmatched and its cuisine, seasonal and made in wood ovens, is exquisite. In addition, this concept lives inside a house that is more than 100 years old, which gives an even more magical touch to the place. Its cocktails are truly exceptional and you cannot miss them.
Colima 256, Colonia Roma
PALMARES AZOTEA
This is a delightful space with a very nice and fresh view. Its layout is super simple and therefore the place feels country and rustic, plus its plants give it a very chic touch. Here they have a great variety of super original cocktails, their wine list is very extensive and their specialty is seafood.
Durango 216, Colonia Roma
NUEVE NUEVE
This beautiful terrace is best known for being the restaurant inside Casa Lamm, the iconic cultural center of Colonia Roma. Designed by the Sordo Madaleno architectural firm, this terrace really has great style. Its exquisite decoration, with glass walls and very high ceilings, gives the place the feeling of oxygen and light, although without a doubt the terrace is the prettiest, with a view of a beautiful garden and a Porfirian mansion from Roma, it is a place that makes you feel like you are in a mix of times. Its specialty is meats, either farm or from the sea.
Álvaro Obregón 99, Colonia Roma
CONDESA COLONY
TURKANA JAZZ CLUB
Located in one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in Colonia Condesa, this is a terrace rich in African and Polynesian works of art. Here, live music, especially jazz, is one of its great attractions; it has a very nice view and is part of the Restaurant/Bar and Music Lounge of the Bloody Blues Hotel. Regarding its food, it offers an Asian and fusion touch and its cocktails are very rich. Regarding the influx of clients, it is very varied, so it is a very good option if you want to see people of all kinds.
Av Nuevo Leon 100, Colonia Condesa
FOURTH FLOOR CONDESA
Its terrace with wooden floors and walls is super nice and has a beautiful view of the treetops. Day or night it is one of the most popular terraces in the area. They have board games and it is ideal for watching a football game, for example. You can have a mezcalito or a delicious michelada, here the plus is the place itself.
Calle Juan Escutia 125, Colonia Condesa
CENTRAL COLONY
CHA CHA CHÁ TERRACE
It has one of the best views of the city with the magnificent Monument to the Revolution in the background and a fairly large area that makes you feel like you are in a kind of lounge-terrace. Its Mexican food is very good and its decoration is very pleasant, its cocktails are varied and original and its wine list has many delicious options.
Av. de la República 187, Colonia Centro
TIMBERLAND TERRACE
In the heart of the Tabacalera neighborhood, the Timberland Terrace also has an amazing panoramic view of the Plaza de la República and the Monument to the Revolution. It has become a place that hosts a wide variety of entertainment and cultural events, as well as activities such as outdoor yoga.
Plaza de la República
Costado Nororiente 9, Colonia Tabacalera
BALCÓN DEL ZÓCALO
It is another of the jewels of the 'very' heart of the Historic Center and has without a doubt one of the best views of the city. Here you will appreciate the towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral in an exquisite way and the Zócalo, probably, like nowhere else. Their seafood is very rich, light and very Mexicanized. Apart from that, they harvest their own ingredients in the garden on the terrace. An excellent space to contemplate the city at its point of origin.
Av. 5 de Mayo 61, Colonia Centro
POLANCO COLONY
THE ONLY ONE
The food here, both from the sea and the land, is an absolute delight and the decoration in the different rooms of this place is very beautiful. But its terrace is perhaps the best. With its roof with vines and a view of the trees and flowerbeds, the stay here is super pleasant.
Anatole France 98, Colonia Polanco
