The best places to eat seafood in CDMX

As soon as it starts to get a little warm or Lent makes its appearance, the people of Mexico City are already thinking about spicy aguachiles, fried fish with lots of lime and sauce, or a shrimp cocktail with plenty of avocado. The Mexican capital has one of the best gastronomic offers in the world, so today we’ll tell you about some of the best places to eat seafood in Mexico City. Have you visited any? See more: Where to buy fresh seafood in Mexico City?Barra California SurThis small spot is located in Santa María la Ribera, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Mexico City. Unlike many other restaurants, here they guarantee the freshness of the oysters, which are brought directly from Baja California Sur. Their menu is small, but the great freshness of their ingredients makes up for it. You can start with half a dozen oysters or clams. Then order the crown jewel: ceviche with fish and chocolate clam. And if you’re not a fan of bivalves, then order some fish tacos. Pair it with a cute clamato or a sparkling wine. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 to 8 pm. La GuerrerenseLa Guerrerense has become an institution for good seafood in Mexico City. For over 45 years, Sabina Bandera has dedicated herself to delighting us with her shrimp toasts, her cod flautas, and the Ensenada-style fish tacos. Her two locations in Roma and Condesa are among the best options for fish and seafood in the city, as they have it all: flavor, freshness, quality, and an excellent price-quality ratio.Don VergasLuis Valle brought the best of Sinaloan cuisine and seafood to Mexico City. In its early days, this seafood spot was located inside the San Juan Market, but now it has two branches where you can enjoy oysters, scallops, octopus, cocktails, toasts, and much more. It will become your favorite spot if you love seafood the Sinaloa way! Also read: How to avoid cross-contamination with seafoodMi Compa ChavaThis is the seafood restaurant that has stolen the hearts of thousands of Mexico City residents! Its seafood towers and aguachiles went viral, so you know what to order. I also recommend ordering the grilled shrimp, crispy dried shrimp tacos, and the cheese crust with shrimp. It’s vital that you try the house sauce. Remember to make a reservation or go early because the wait time can be very long.With a View of the SeaIt doesn’t matter if you need to revive yourself or just have a craving for some good seafood, With a View of the Sea is the solution. In its 4 locations in Mexico City, you will find a varied menu at fair prices. You can start with some tostilocos with ceviche or esquites with bone marrow and octopus. Don’t miss their toasts, tacos, ceviches, and aguachiles. Go with a big appetite!Mar de fuegoIf you’re wandering around downtown, stop by Mar de fuego, a seafood restaurant located in Santa María la Ribera. Here you will find aguachiles, ceviches, the classic vuelve a la vida, pastas, coconut shrimp, pescadillas, empanadas, and more. However, they also have dishes like dry noodles with shrimp or stuffed chili with marlin and cheese. Save room for dessert because they have amazing options. Now that you know some of our favorite seafood restaurants in the city, tell us if you’re excited to visit them or recommend your favorite places to eat fresh fish and seafood in Mexico City.Read more: The benefits of eating seafood during Lent