Licoreria Limantour
Roma Norte, Mexico City
Bar in Mexico City, Mexico
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Why go
Licoreria Limantour is the Mexico City cocktail institution to plan around if the goal is a high-recognition Roma Norte night with real energy. Go for award-backed drinks, Mexican-rooted signatures, a lively room; choose a smaller peer like Baltra or Brujas if conversation matters more than the scene.
About Licoreria Limantour
Verdict: Licoreria Limantour Mexico City is worth planning around
#52 on World’s 50 Best Bars in 2025 is the clearest reason to take Licoreria Limantour seriously, but the better reason to go is practical: in Roma Norte, this is the high-recognition cocktail booking that still reads as a party rather than a hushed temple to technique. The original address at Av. Álvaro Obregón 106 puts it in one of Mexico City’s easiest bar-hopping neighborhoods, the bi-level neon room gives visual energy before the first drink arrives. If the goal is a serious cocktail night with momentum, start here; if the goal is quiet conversation, choose earlier timing or cross-shop smaller rooms.
The recent case for Limantour is not nostalgia. The bar’s current recognition run remains strong: World’s 50 Best Bars #32 in 2024, #52 in 2025, North America’s 50 Best Bars #9 in both 2024 and 2025, plus Pearl Recommended Bar in 2025. That consistency matters because many famous cocktail bars decline into reputation plays. Here, the record suggests the opposite: a long-running Roma Norte institution that has kept enough relevance to stay in the same conversation as newer Mexico City rooms.
Portrait: what to expect
The right reader is the explorer who wants context, not just a drink. Mexico City’s craft cocktail scene changed sharply after this bar opened in 2011, the Roma Norte flagship is still the reference point for that shift. The house identity is Mexican without feeling academic: the listed Margarita al Pastor combines tequila, orange liqueur, taco mix, lime, while the recent menu theme, “El Menú que nadie nunca pidió,” leans into guilty-pleasure formats such as tequila sunrise, sex on the beach, banana daiquiri, made with intent rather than irony.
That makes it a stronger choice for cocktail drinkers than for wine-focused guests. If the night is about by-the-glass wine, restaurant lists in Mexico City will usually give more depth and food pairing logic. If the night is about a bar team translating Mexican references into fast, polished drinks, Limantour is the better fit. Add the awards history, including World’s 50 Best Bars placements from 2014 through 2025, the risk calculation is simple. This is not the under-the-radar choice; it is the proven choice. That brings crowds, but it also brings a trained bar team and a level of operational confidence many newer rooms have not yet earned.
Booking and practical guidance
Booking difficulty should be treated as near impossible at peak times, especially for prime evening slots in Roma Norte. The venue record does not provide a phone number, official website, hours, dress code, price range, or seat count, so do not build the night around last-minute certainty. For a smoother plan, target earlier in the evening, keep the group small, have a nearby second option ready. The room is described as crowded and party-spirited, so it suits energy better than privacy.
How it compares
Compared with Baltra Bar, Brujas, Bar Mauro, and Bijou Drinkery Room, Limantour is the safer pick when at least one person in the group wants the big-name Mexico City cocktail experience. Baltra is the better cross-shop for a more intimate cocktail-first night, while Brujas is the sharper choice for drinkers who want a bar with a more defined personality and a smaller-room feel. Bar Mauro and Bijou Drinkery Room are better backup candidates when a high-demand Roma Norte slot does not work.
For a wider Mexico cocktail trip, compare the experience with El Gallo Altanero in Guadalajara and Selva in Oaxaca. For an international benchmark with Mexican-American cocktail energy, Superbueno in New York City is a useful reference point. Limantour is the Mexico City institution in this set: higher recognition, harder timing, more scene energy.
FAQ
Do I need a reservation at Licoreria Limantour?
Yes, treat a reservation or advance plan as necessary, especially for prime evening hours in Mexico City. Booking difficulty is near impossible at peak times, the venue record does not list a phone number or official website, so plan earlier timing and keep a backup such as Baltra Bar, Brujas, Bar Mauro, or Bijou Drinkery Room.
Is Licoreria Limantour good for groups?
It can work for groups that want a lively cocktail night, but it is not the strongest choice for a long, quiet catch-up. Because the listed price range and seat count are not available, smaller parties have the cleaner plan. Groups should arrive early or split expectations: drinks and energy here, conversation somewhere calmer afterward.
Pearl picks nearby
- Baltra Bar for a smaller-room cocktail alternative.
- Brujas for a more character-led Mexico City bar night.
- Our full Mexico City bars guide for backup planning across neighborhoods.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Álvaro Obregón 106, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- limantour.tv
- Phone
- +52 55 5264 4122
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Licoreria Limantour anchors Roma Norte with a blend of neighborhood ease and international stature. Sitting on Álvaro Obregón, it reads like a bar that never needed to announce itself: a local favorite whose repeated appearances on the World’s 50 Best Bars list underline its influence. That tension — embedded local identity paired with technical command — defines the bar’s character. Regulars drift in on weekday evenings the way they would to any trusted local, while visitors arrive aware they’re sitting in a place that helped shape Mexico City’s cocktail conversation. The result feels iconic and comfortably established rather than theatrical.
Best For
Limantour excels for after-work drinks and relaxed neighborhood evenings where the quality of the cocktail program matters. Its steady stream of regulars and long-standing reputation make it a natural choice for small group outings, casual catch-ups, or celebratory nights when refined cocktails are the point. Because the bar balances local warmth with technical mastery, it suits solo visitors looking for a reliably excellent drink as much as small parties seeking a polished yet unpretentious setting. The setting reads as a true neighborhood bar that also rewards those who follow global cocktail trends.
Ordering Tips
The profile emphasizes Limantour’s technical rigor within Mexico City’s cocktail scene, so expect carefully crafted, precise drinks. While specific menu items aren’t detailed here, the bar’s long run on global rankings signals bartenders who prioritize technique and clarity of flavor—so consider asking staff for house signatures or a recommendation based on your preferences. Treat the visit as an encounter with practiced cocktail craft: rely on the team’s expertise, be open to their suggestions, and let the bar’s sustained approach to quality guide your choices.
Planning details
Location
Av. Álvaro Obregón 106, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX · Directions
Recognition and awards
Bar context
How Licoreria Limantour compares in Mexico City
Licoreria Limantour is the high-certainty pick among Mexico City cocktail bars: deeper awards history, broader name recognition, a Roma Norte location that works well for a full night out. Compared with Baltra Bar, it is busier and more famous; Baltra is the better call for a smaller, more focused cocktail session. Compared with Brujas, Limantour is the safer group recommendation, while Brujas is better for drinkers who want a more defined point of view and less of a big-room feel.
Against Bar Mauro and Bijou Drinkery Room, Limantour carries more international recognition and more booking pressure. That makes it the better choice for first-time visitors who want the reference-point Mexico City bar, but not always the easiest or calmest choice. If timing is tight, Bar Mauro or Bijou Drinkery Room may be smarter backups because the decision cost is lower.
Value depends on what the reader wants from the night. For a polished cocktail room with awards credibility, Limantour earns the effort. For wine by the glass, quiet conversation, or flexible last-minute planning, cross-shop restaurant wine lists or smaller cocktail bars instead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Licoreria Limantour?
Yes, plan ahead for prime evening hours in Roma Norte, because the original Av. Álvaro Obregón location can feel crowded and the room fills fast. Its 2025 World's 50 Best Bars ranking and Pearl Recommended Bar status are good signals that demand is real.
Is Licoreria Limantour good for groups?
Yes, but only if the group wants a lively cocktail night rather than a long, quiet catch-up. The crowd flow and fast service work better for 2 to 4 people than for larger parties, it is a stronger group choice than a low-key cocktail bar if everyone wants energy over privacy.
Where is Licoreria Limantour located?
Licoreria Limantour is located in Mexico City, at Av. Álvaro Obregón 106, Roma Nte. Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
