EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar
Actipan, Mexico City
Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar when convenience in Insurgentes Mixcoac matters more than a destination-dining moment. The Manacar setting makes it useful for flexible late dinners, solo meals, and small groups, while diners seeking a more defined culinary identity should compare it with Spencer, Daikoku, or Carnal- Insurgentes first.
About EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar
EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar is a Mexico City restaurant with daily evening hours: Monday to Wednesday from 12–10 PM, Thursday and Friday from 12–11 PM, Saturday from 11 AM–11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM–10 PM. The clearest planning note is the dress code: smart casual. That makes it suitable for a neat, polished meal without assuming a formal setting.
If you are comparing it with other Mexico City options, consider the occasion carefully rather than relying on rankings, signature dishes, or a stated service style.
Choose it for convenience, not a trophy dinner
The strongest use case is practical scheduling. EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar is open from midday on weekdays and from late morning on weekends, with later closing times on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That gives diners several timing windows, and it is a straightforward option for planning around your schedule.
Because pricing, chef, menu format, and awards are not specified, judge it by the basics: Mexico City location, daily operating hours, and smart-casual dress. For a food-focused itinerary, pair this page with Our full Mexico City restaurants guide and compare it with other dining options before committing. For a broader night out, Our full Mexico City bars guide is the better next stop; for stay planning, use Our full Mexico City hotels guide.
Better for flexible plans than destination dining
This is best approached as a flexible Mexico City option when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For groups, solo dining, special occasions, dietary needs, or a particular seating preference, confirm directly before going.
Bottom line: consider EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar when its hours and Mexico City location work for your schedule. If the goal is a meal built around a confirmed chef, award, tasting format, or signature menu, those details are not available here. For comparison, you can also look at Carnal- Insurgentes, Daikoku, Spencer, La Cave Club France, and Los Consentidos del Barrio before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. de los Insurgentes Sur 1457 Piso 3, Local DR-06, Insurgentes Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, 03920 CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- elcorazondelmar.mx
- Phone
- +525611818190
The take
The Take
The Vibe
El Corazón del Mar Manacar presents as a neighbourhood seafood spot that leans into approachable, everyday service rather than high ceremony. Sitting on the third floor of the Manacar complex, it benefits from a degree of separation from street-level bustle while remaining tied to Insurgentes Sur's working-week energy. The writing frames the kitchen within Mexico City's marisquería tradition: familiar coastal flavors delivered in a mid-tier, accessible format. The overall impression is relaxed and unpretentious — a practical, seafood-focused place that locals visit often rather than a destination for formal tasting menus.
Best For
This is a practical choice for weekday meals and casual dinners. Its mall-floor siting and proximity to cinemas and retail make it a natural stop for after-work groups, families and friends grabbing a straightforward seafood meal. The profile and price positioning suggest it works best for lunch and informal dinners rather than formal celebrations; the restaurant is described as part of the city's everyday dining fabric, serving a local, working-week crowd that values reliable ceviches, tacos and shared plates over ceremonial tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the classics on the menu: the Ceviche Clásico, Tacos de Pescado and a generous Paella are natural choices and reflect the restaurant's seafood identity. Given the venue's mid-tier, accessible approach, expect straightforward, well-executed preparations rather than highly experimental tasting dishes. If you come with a group, order shareable plates to sample a range of coastal flavours. Prioritise these signature items to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s emphasis on familiar marisquería staples.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable and welcoming space with moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche Clásico
- Tacos de Pescado
- Paella
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. de los Insurgentes Sur 1457 Piso 3, Local DR-06, Insurgentes Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, 03920 CDMX, Mexico
Planning details
Location
Av. de los Insurgentes Sur 1457 Piso 3, Local DR-06, Insurgentes Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, 03920 CDMX, Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Spencer, Notable alternative
- Carnal- Insurgentes, Notable alternative
- Los Consentidos del Barrio, Mexican, $
- Daikoku, Notable alternative
- La Cave Club France, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar is the practical choice in this set: easier for a flexible meal around Insurgentes Sur, less compelling if the night needs a restaurant with a clearer standalone identity. Spencer reads as the stronger cross-shop for diners prioritizing ambiance, while Carnal- Insurgentes is the more direct alternative when the plan is already centered on the Insurgentes corridor.
For value, Los Consentidos del Barrio has the clearest price signal at Mexican, $, so it is the safer pick for a budget-led meal. Daikoku and La Cave Club France make more sense when the cuisine or room style is the deciding factor rather than pure convenience.
The recommendation is simple: choose EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar for easy timing and the Manacar location; choose Spencer or La Cave Club France for more atmosphere; choose Los Consentidos del Barrio when price discipline matters most.
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Compare EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Spencer | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Carnal- Insurgentes | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Los Consentidos del Barrio | Benito Juárez | Mexican | $ | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Daikoku | Mexico City | , | , | Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 · #65 |
| La Cave Club France | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar?
Is EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically noted. The confirmed planning details are that EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar is in Mexico City, keeps daily hours, and has a smart-casual dress code.
Can EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar?
Plan around the basics: EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar is in Mexico City, the dress code is smart casual, and the hours are Mon–Wed 12–10 PM, Thu–Fri 12–11 PM, Sat 11 AM–11 PM, and Sun 11 AM–10 PM.
What should I wear to EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, polished clothing rather than assuming either formalwear or very casual dress.
What should I order at EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar?
Specific dishes and menu highlights are not available here. Check the current menu directly with EL CORAZÓN DEL MAR Manacar before deciding what to order.
