La Imperial Torre Reforma in Mexico City: photos, reviews, menu

About

La Imperial Torre Reforma in Mexico City's Colonia Cuauhtémoc district invites guests to indulge in an exquisite dining experience. Located in the basement of the iconic Torre Reforma building, this upscale Mexican restaurant artfully combines the charm of 19th-century architecture with modern culinary delights.

The richly varied menu features traditional dishes like meatballs and tacos, prepared with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. For those seeking lighter options, the restaurant provides a selection of vegetarian dishes and small plates. The buffet-style offering is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a cozy dinner, making it ideal for family gatherings or catching up with friends.

Guests are treated to a fashionably quiet and intimate atmosphere, with live music enhancing the overall experience. An impressive lineup of beverages, including curated cocktails, wines, and craft beers, complements the robust flavors of the food. Desserts and late-night snacks satisfy sweet cravings and make for a memorable end to any meal.

With a steady 4.5 rating on Google, La Imperial is recognized for its solid food quality and must-try dishes like their queso fondido. For those looking for convenience, delivery and takeaway options are available, although dine-in reservations are recommended due to the spot's popularity among tourists and locals alike.

Price

$$$$

Meals

Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations required, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Metro Chapultepec Transbordo Intermodal Metro Chapultepec

Bus station 441 m walk

Paseo de la Reforma - Burdeos

Bus station 85 m walk

Sevilla

Subway station 476 m walk

4.5

based on 462 reviews

Google

4.5/5 462 reviews

Mobile Account

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Excelente lugar para comer comida mexicana. Puede ser un poco caro, sin embargo la comida, el trato y el ambiente, es excepcional. Trato de visitarlo siempre que voy.

Alma Jimenez

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Una gran experiencia en familia ! Súper recomendable

Alberto Rascón

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 4

A “cantina” restaurant that gives off the style of the Mexican Imperial era, hidden in the middle of Reforma’s hectic Central Business District. Arriving, there weren’t many signs leading up to the restaurant, and I didn’t even know it existed until a friend told me about it. It’s located on the underground level where the food court of Torre Reforma is, but off to the side as a separate restaurant. We were walk-ins on a Thursday around lunchtime, and the place was packed. We were told about a 10-minute wait (not with the best attitude). After being seated, we were given a QR menu code (not a fan of digital menus), but I did see other tables receiving a physical menu, so there are options. However, it took way too long to flag a waiter down to have our orders taken. We ordered enchiladas suizas and enmoladas. The food took another while to be ready, but at least the presentation looked decent enough. The food itself was solid, although the mole in the enmoladas was a bit spicier than I expected, but I enjoyed it (7.5/10). The atmosphere was pleasant, and I enjoyed the space, although the place was packed, and clearly, the servers’ attention was more focused on the bigger tables than our table of two, which was disappointing and evident throughout our visit. Paying and settling our bill took another 15 minutes, which I thought was just ridiculous. I didn’t appreciate feeling less important than other tables. Although the place looked very much like a classy cantina (without the actual cantina service) and the food was decent enough, the service left a lot to be desired. And it ain’t cheap either—the service really didn’t match the price point, which was the biggest negative of our experience.

La Imperial Torre Reforma in Mexico City