Si Mon
Centro Urbano Benito Juarez, Mexico City
Bar in Mexico City, Mexico
Book with PearlWhy go
Si Mon is a strong Roma Norte pick for a two-person wine-led evening, especially if the night should feel considered without turning into a formal dinner. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible edge for wine-focused guests, while the schedule makes it easier to fit into a weekend or early-evening Mexico City plan.
About Si Mon
Si Mon is a Mexico City venue with a casual dress code and a schedule that is strongest for evening plans, with weekend daytime hours also listed. The most useful way to plan around it is to treat it as a flexible stop rather than building expectations around a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, or service style.
The clearest recognition is Star Wine List in 2026. That gives Si Mon a wine-related signal, but it doesn't specify details such as specific bottles, pricing, food style, or a broader drinks program. If the goal is to compare it with another Mexico City option, consider Licoreria Limantour. If the goal is a different kind of Mexico City night out, Café de Nadie or Departamento may suit the mood better.
Pick it for a relaxed Mexico City stop, not a fully detailed dinner plan
Si Mon makes sense when the evening needs to feel considered without becoming overly formal. The schedule lists evening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Tuesday closed and daytime opening on Saturday and Sunday. It doesn't present itself as a known tasting-menu destination, a chef-driven splurge, or a place defined by specific dishes.
That positioning is useful if the rest of the trip is already food-heavy. Pair it with broader planning from our full Mexico City bars guide, or contrast it with more restaurant-leaning plans from our full Mexico City restaurants guide. For other Mexico City options, keep the comparison general unless you are choosing among specific venues such as Café de Nadie, Casa Prunes, Departamento, Despacho Margarita, Licoreria Limantour, Si Mon.
How to use it in a Mexico City itinerary
Si Mon is easiest to plan as an evening anchor in Mexico City, especially when you want a casual stop and do not need an elaborate dining format. For a celebration or group plan, confirm the practical details directly before committing, as details like seating capacity, reservation policy, table layout, or private-event options are not available.
If Mexico City is part of a wider trip, keep Si Mon in the city-planning category and use the wider guides for logistics: Mexico City hotels, Mexico City dining, Mexico City experiences. For a different room or mood within the city, Casa Prunes or Despacho Margarita may be worth comparing depending on the kind of night you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Zacatecas 126, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- brokabistrot.com
- Phone
- +52 55 4437 4285
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Si Mon sits below street level in Roma Norte, a low‑lit, brick‑lined room that reads like a compact private cellar. The shelving of Mexican bottles is treated with the seriousness of a collector, and the space moves at a considered, unhurried pace. That combination produces a sophisticated, intimate bar experience: it’s warm and slightly removed from the busier strips nearby, and it rewards slow conversation and attention to labels. Rather than loud spectacle, Si Mon offers a focused drinking room where the décor and the selection set the tone for thoughtful tasting and quiet camaraderie.
Best For
This is a spot for people who seek a deliberate evening of drinking rather than a boisterous night out. It suits date nights and low‑key hangouts where the point is discovering bottles and swapping notes, and it appeals to visitors who specifically look up addresses and come ready to spend time. Because the bar foregrounds Mexican producers and serious bottle curation, it’s also well suited to anyone curious about local wine scenes—guests who want to learn while they sip will find the atmosphere conducive to conversation and discovery.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wall of bottles as the menu and start there: the shelving is explicitly presented as a point of interest, so ask the staff to point out notable Mexican producers and recent arrivals. Expect a measured pace—don’t rush service or conversation—and be prepared to linger over labels rather than hunt for quick rounds. Because the room is slightly removed from the main strip, check the address beforehand and arrive with the intention of settling in for a focused, wine‑forward evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, unfussy, and personal atmosphere ideal for sharing wine and small plates.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Zacatecas 126, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Café de Nadie, Notable alternative
- Departamento, Notable alternative
- Licoreria Limantour, Notable alternative
- Despacho Margarita, Notable alternative
- Casa Prunes, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Si Mon compares in Mexico City
Choose Si Mon when wine is the point of the evening and the group is small. Against Licoreria Limantour, it reads as the quieter, wine-led decision rather than the cocktail-institution choice. Licoreria Limantour is the safer pick for guests who want a more established cocktail program; Si Mon is the better call when the date-night brief is conversation, bottles, Roma Norte ease.
Café de Nadie and Departamento make more sense for a looser night with stronger bar-scene energy. Si Mon is less about making the room the event and more about giving the evening a calmer wine-bar center. For value, that matters: if paying for a scene is the goal, cross-shop those two; if the bottle list matters more than the room's tempo, keep Si Mon high on the list.
Despacho Margarita and Casa Prunes are better fallbacks for groups or nights that need more social momentum. Si Mon is easier to recommend for two people than for a large table, its published hours make it practical for early-evening planning. If the first choice is full, pick Casa Prunes for a broader occasion feel or Despacho Margarita for a more drink-forward backup.
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Compare Si Mon
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Si Mon | Mexico City | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Café de Nadie | Mexico City | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #602025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #47Top 500 Bars 2025 · #3282024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #172023 World's 50 North America's Best Bars · #252022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #15 |
| Departamento | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Licoreria Limantour | Mexico City | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #202025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #92025 World's 50 Best Bars · #52Top 500 Bars 2025 · #1192024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #92024 World's 50 Best Bars · #322023 World's 50 Best Bars · #72022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #32021 World's 50 Best Bars · #6 |
| Despacho Margarita | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Casa Prunes | Mexico City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Si Mon?
Details on a specific cuisine, menu format, signature dish, or dining style are not available. Si Mon does have Star Wine List recognition in 2026, so it may be most useful to evaluate it as part of a wine-leaning Mexico City plan rather than as a fully detailed restaurant choice.
Do I need a reservation at Si Mon?
What's the best time to go to Si Mon?
The operating hours are: Monday 5–11 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 5–11 PM, Thursday 5 PM–12 AM, Friday 5 PM–12 AM, Saturday 10 AM–12 AM, Sunday 10 AM–9 PM. Tuesday is closed, so do not build it into that day without confirming an update.
Is Si Mon good for a date?
It can be a good fit for a casual Mexico City date if the schedule works for your plan. It offers a relaxed dress code and evening hours on most open days, but specific details on service style, menu, or seating setup are not available.
Is Si Mon good for groups?
Details regarding seating capacity, table layout, or private-event options are not provided. For any group plan, confirm availability and practical arrangements directly with Si Mon.
