Best Cocktail Bars In Mexico City

Tequila lovers from around the world flock to Mexico to enjoy their favorite drink. So indulge while visiting Mexico City by checking out one of the city's top-rated cocktail bars and enjoying a tequila concoction for yourself!

Maison Artemisia
Tonalá 23
Cuauhtémoc, 06700
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 9627 6609
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Forget the loud chaos of Mexico City by stopping in Maison Artemisia, one of the world's most famous cocktail bars. Known for its luxurious French decor, soft warm light and cozy atmosphere, Artemisia is the perfect place to forget where you are and escape to a more romantic time. The bartenders mix French and Mexican flavors for unforgettable mezcal and gin concoctions. Don't forget to ask your waiter what the seasonal specialty is - for it is sure to be memorable and delicious.

Habita
Av. Presidente Masaryk 201
Miguel Hidalgo, Polanco, 11560
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5282 3100
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Habita is such a fun place to grab drinks in the Polanco district of Mexico City. This trendy boutique hotel is topped with a gorgeous, funky rooftop with a lap pool that creates quite a fun ambiance in the evenings. Young, beautiful people - both tourists and locals - love to stop here for a drink or two before they go out dancing. The bar's decor is "smart and contemporary," making it a stylish choice that immediately puts you in the mood for a delicious tequila cocktail.

Lilit Bar
Calle Chihuhua 118
Cuahutemoc, Colonia Roma, 06170
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5264 2669
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Want to try out a cocktail bar with a little more edge? Check out Lilit Bar. This spot makes drinks that you haven't seen anywhere ever before and it has to-die-for bar snacks including its famous habañero-chocolate chicken wings and Mexican-themed cheese plates. The bar is fun and vibrant with mural-lined walls and colorful tile countertops - and even more colorful drink names, like the "San Francisco Homeless."

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La Opera Bar
5 de Mayo 10
Cuauhtémoc, 06010
Ciudad de Mexico, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5512 8959
www.barlaopera.com

La Opera Bar is the perfect venue for Mexico City first-timers because it is the most famous and historic bar in the city. It opened in 1876 and is one of the country's oldest continually running bars. The bar has a revolutionary Mexican feel with dark wood, leather and tiled floors. In fact, Pancho Villa once drank at this bar and shot a gun into the ceiling – the bullet hole is still there! Head to this bar, sip on tequila and get lost in Mexican history and legends.

El Hijo del Cuervo
Calle Jardin del Centenario 17
Coyoacán, Del Carmen, 04000
Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
+52 55 5658 5306
www.elhijodelcuervo.com.mx

El Hijo del Cuervo is a fun place to see live music while grabbing a cocktail. Once you've enjoyed a cocktail or two, don't be afraid to get up and dance! El Hijo del Cuervo is definitely an area favorite, so avoid a line into the bar by getting there early on weekend nights and the other nights that it features live music - typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This bar is a great spot for people who love a little jazz and people watching with their favorite cocktail.

Related: Best Nightclubs In Mexico City

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