Cantina La 20
Napoles, Mexico City
Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cantina La 20 is a neighborhood cantina in Nápoles serving straightforward Mexican classics—grilled meats, antojitos, seafood cocktails—without the polish or price tag of trendier spots. Open until 2 AM most nights, it's a practical choice for late dinners or casual groups, though the lack of online booking and south-of-Centro location make it better suited to spontaneous visits than planned itineraries.
About Cantina La 20
Cantina La 20 is a Mexico City venue with daily operating hours and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific public-facing details such as menu items, prices, seating layout, reservation process, service format, and beverage program are not confirmed here, so it is best approached with expectations kept flexible.
The confirmed hours make it a practical option for later dining plans in Mexico City: Monday 1 PM–12 AM; Tuesday 1 PM–1 AM; Wednesday through Saturday 1 PM–2 AM; and Sunday 1–10 PM. If timing matters, use those hours as the dependable planning point and confirm any other details directly before you go.
What You'll Eat and Spend
Rather than planning around a particular order or budget, treat Cantina La 20 as a venue to check directly for the current menu and costs.
If you are comparing options, Palominos and La Rural Argentina are other named venues to consider, while Cantina La 20 remains the focus here for visitors looking at a Mexico City stop with late operating hours on several nights of the week.
When to Go and How to Book
The most reliable planning detail is the schedule: Cantina La 20 opens at 1 PM daily, closes at 12 AM on Monday, 1 AM on Tuesday, 2 AM Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 PM on Sunday.
If you're exploring Mexico City's restaurant scene, Cantina La 20 can be considered alongside other Mexico City dining options, especially when the later hours are useful. Keep the dress code in mind: smart casual.
Cantina La 20 is best described here by what is confirmed: Mexico City location, smart casual dress code, and a schedule that runs into the late evening, with 2 AM closes from Wednesday through Saturday. For menu, pricing, reservations, and other service details, verify with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Filadelfia 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1012057
- Phone
- +525511077979
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cantina La 20 leans into the long-standing Mexican cantina tradition rather than contemporary dining trends. It feels classic and rooted — the text stresses a format that predates the modern restaurant industry and prioritizes communal tables, shared bars and a convivial drinking culture. Located in residential Nápoles, it operates as a neighbourhood tavern: less about destination dining and more about regulars, easy conversation and returning visits. The atmosphere reads casual and lively, with a focus on social rituals around mezcal, cerveza and botanas rather than formal, plated service.
Best For
This is a place for social evenings with friends and neighbours: communal botanas, bar service and a drinking-focused menu make it ideal for group nights and after-work hangs. Because the cantina serves a local population and emphasizes return visits over reservation scarcity, it also suits casual date nights that prioritize relaxed conversation and late-night drinks rather than formal occasions. Visitors come expecting a convivial, live-in-the-moment experience rather than a multi-course tasting menu — think shared plates and long conversations that continue well past the meal.
Ordering Tips
Approach the meal as the description does: order botanas to share and lean into the drinks program—mezcal and cerveza are foregrounded in the cantina tradition here. Expect food to arrive more like snacks for passing around than plated courses, and plan to sit at a long table or by the shared bar. The format rewards grazing and conversation, so pace orders for the table rather than locking into individual entrées. Because this is a neighbourhood spot, treat it as communal and informal: order, share and stay for the company.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively atmosphere with Mexican music videos, ornate black and golden Art Deco architecture, and monumental bars creating a vibrant and elegant ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Tequila, Mezcal
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Filadelfia 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Planning details
Location
Filadelfia 38, Nápoles, Benito Juárez, 03810 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bellini Restaurante Giratorio, Notable alternative
- Palominos, Notable alternative
- Deigo Sushi Insurgentes, Notable alternative
- Suntory Del Valle, Notable alternative
- La Rural Argentina, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its, Cantina La 20 occupies the budget-friendly, low-fuss end of the spectrum. Palominos and La Rural Argentina both deliver more refined settings and deeper beverage programs, but you'll pay 30-40% more per head. Bellini Restaurante Giratorio offers novelty, revolving views, tourist appeal, but the food quality doesn't justify the premium, making Cantina La 20 the smarter choice if you're prioritizing flavor over spectacle. Deigo Sushi Insurgentes and Suntory Del Valle operate in entirely different categories (Japanese), so they're not direct competitors unless you're simply weighing neighborhood dining options.
For ease of booking, Cantina La 20 wins by default, no reservation system means no sold-out nights, though it also means no guaranteed seating during peak hours. If you value predictability, Palominos accepts reservations and sits in a more central location. If you want the best value for money and don't mind a slightly worn interior, Cantina La 20 delivers cantina staples at prices that leave room for extra rounds of drinks. For first-timers to Mexico City, it's not a, but it's a useful backup when the polished spots are full.
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Compare Cantina La 20
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cantina La 20 | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Bellini Restaurante Giratorio | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Palominos | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Deigo Sushi Insurgentes | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Suntory Del Valle | Mexico City | No published awards |
| La Rural Argentina | Mexico City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Cantina La 20?
The confirmed hours are Monday 1 PM–12 AM; Tuesday 1 PM–1 AM; Wednesday through Saturday 1 PM–2 AM; and Sunday 1–10 PM. Check directly with the venue before planning around a booking.
What should I order at Cantina La 20?
Ask the venue for the current menu before you go, or review it on arrival and choose based on what is available that day.
Can Cantina La 20 accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm directly with Cantina La 20. Palominos or Suntory Del Valle may also be worth comparing as other named options.
Is Cantina La 20 good for solo dining?
If those details matter, check directly before visiting. Deigo Sushi Insurgentes is another named venue you may compare while planning.
