Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
Michelin-recognised Mexican cooking at mid-range prices.
Gaba earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025 (upgraded from a Michelin Plate in 2024), making it the strongest value case for considered Mexican cooking in Condesa at the $$$ tier. It sits in the gap between the $$$$-tier prestige tables and the neighbourhood casual — the right call if you want a progression-driven meal without the full Pujol commitment. Book one to two weeks ahead.
If you are planning a special dinner in Condesa and want Michelin-recognised cooking at $$$ rather than $$$$, Gaba is the right call. It is the venue for the diner who has already done Pujol and wants to explore what chef Gabrielle LeGuerrier is doing at a more accessible price point, or for the returning visitor to Mexico City who wants a considered, progression-driven meal without the booking arms race of the city's top-tier tables. If you are coming in from somewhere like HA' in Playa del Carmen or Le Chique in Puerto Morelos and want a Mexico City equivalent that rewards repeat attention, Gaba fits that profile.
Gaba sits on Avenida Mazatlán 190 in Colonia Condesa, one of Mexico City's most walkable dining neighbourhoods. The 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand — an upgrade from the 2024 Michelin Plate , is the clearest external signal of what Gaba delivers: food that the Michelin inspectors considered worth a detour and priced at a level they judged to offer genuine value. A Google rating of 4.7 across 280 reviews adds consistent on-the-ground confirmation that the kitchen performs reliably, not just on inspection nights.
Chef Gabrielle LeGuerrier is cooking Mexican cuisine here. Beyond that, the database does not confirm specific signature dishes, so this portrait will not invent them. What the awards record does confirm is a kitchen that has improved year-on-year: moving from Plate to Bib Gourmand in a single Michelin cycle is a meaningful step, and it positions Gaba as a venue worth watching in the current season, not just one that earned a credential and coasted.
The Bib Gourmand classification is particularly relevant to how you should think about the progression of your meal here. Michelin awards the Bib to restaurants where inspectors find quality cooking at prices they consider friendly , in Mexico City's context, that signals a menu structure designed to deliver a complete experience without the multi-hour, double-digit-course commitments of the $$$$-tier. For a returning diner, this means the arc of the meal is likely tighter and more purposeful than at, say, Pujol or Quintonil, where the tasting experience is built to fill an entire evening. At Gaba, the progression is expected to be well-edited: each course earning its place rather than extending runtime for its own sake.
If you have been to Gaba once and are planning a return, the question to hold in mind is whether the kitchen is rotating its structure seasonally. The Bib Gourmand upgrade suggests LeGuerrier is not standing still. Venues at this level in Mexico City's current restaurant moment , which also includes strong performers like Em, Máximo, and Expendio de Maíz , are pushing on ingredient sourcing and course sequencing. A second visit to Gaba is worth making on that basis alone.
For context on how Mexican kitchens at this tier approach menu architecture, it is worth noting that the progression-driven format has become a consistent feature across the country's recognised restaurants, from Levadura de Olla in Oaxaca to Animalón in Valle de Guadalupe and KOLI Cocina de Origen in Monterrey. Gaba's Bib Gourmand places it in that conversation without the price commitment of the full fine-dining tier.
Reservations: Moderate difficulty , book at least one to two weeks ahead, more for weekend evenings given the Bib Gourmand attention the venue will attract in 2025. Budget: $$$ per head; expect a meaningful but not punishing spend relative to the $$$$-tier options in the city. Dress: No confirmed dress code in the database; Condesa's general dining register skews smart-casual, which is a safe baseline. Location: Avenida Mazatlán 190, Colonia Condesa , well-served by the neighbourhood's walkable streets and ride-share access from central Mexico City. Contact: Phone and website are not confirmed in the current database; check current booking platforms or the venue directly for reservations.
For wider Mexico City planning, see our full Mexico City restaurants guide, our full Mexico City hotels guide, our full Mexico City bars guide, our full Mexico City experiences guide, and our full Mexico City wineries guide. If you are travelling from the US and want a reference point for the cuisine style, Alma Fonda Fina in Denver and Cariño in Chicago offer useful comparisons for what considered Mexican cooking looks like in a North American context.
One to two weeks is the safe minimum for a weekday table; push to three weeks for Friday or Saturday evenings. The 2025 Bib Gourmand recognition will drive additional demand, so earlier is better if your dates are fixed. Phone and online booking details are not confirmed in our current data , check current reservation platforms when planning.
Yes, with the right expectations. Gaba is the right choice for a special dinner where the food and progression of the meal matter more than a grand-occasion setting , think a birthday or anniversary where you want Michelin-level cooking at $$$ rather than $$$$. If the occasion calls for maximum ceremony and you want the full $$$$-tier experience, Pujol is the more appropriate call. For a meaningful dinner without that price commitment, Gaba is the stronger value choice.
No dress code is confirmed in the database. Colonia Condesa's dining culture skews smart-casual: clean, put-together clothes that you would wear to a well-regarded neighbourhood restaurant. Arriving in beachwear or very casual attire would be out of register; a jacket is not required but would not be out of place for a special occasion visit.
The database does not confirm specific dietary accommodation policies, and phone and website details are currently unverified. Contact the venue directly when booking to discuss requirements. At a Michelin Bib Gourmand level, kitchens generally expect and accommodate dietary conversations at the time of reservation , but confirm rather than assume, particularly for tasting menu formats where the progression is pre-set.
At the same $$$ price tier, Em is the closest direct comparison , Mexican cooking at a similar spend with its own distinct approach. For a step down in price with strong cooking, Esquina Común is worth considering. If you want to spend up and get the full benchmark Mexico City experience, Pujol is the reference point at $$$$. For a more casual, ingredient-focused meal, Expendio de Maíz is a different experience but rewards adventurous diners.
Based on the Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025) and a 4.7 Google rating across 280 reviews, the answer is yes for diners who want a structured, progression-driven meal at a $$$ price point. The Bib Gourmand specifically signals that inspectors found value at the price , so you are not paying $$$$-tier prices for $$$$-tier ambition. If you want maximum course count and prestige, the $$$$-tier tables deliver more on those metrics. Gaba's case is a well-constructed meal at a price that does not require the same commitment.
Seat count and seating configuration are not confirmed in the current database. This is worth asking directly when booking , in Condesa's mid-tier dining venues, bar or counter seating is sometimes available for walk-ins or same-day bookings, but confirming with the venue is the only reliable way to know. If bar access is important to your plan, ask at the time of reservation.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaba | Mexican | $$$ | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Moderate | — |
| Pujol | Mexican | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Quintonil | Modern Mexican, Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Rosetta | Italian, Creative | $$ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Em | Mexican | $$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Comedor Jacinta | Mexico, Mexican | $$ | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Book one to two weeks out for weekday seats; push that to three weeks for Friday or Saturday evening since the 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition has increased demand noticeably. Walk-in chances exist at lunch but are not reliable. Secure a reservation before you travel.
Yes, and the price point makes it a stronger choice than most. At $$$, Gaba delivers Michelin Bib Gourmand-level cooking in Colonia Condesa without the $$$$ outlay of Pujol or Quintonil. If the occasion calls for recognised quality without a four-figure bill, this is the right venue.
The venue data does not specify a dress code, and Colonia Condesa generally runs relaxed by international fine-dining standards. Neat, put-together clothing is appropriate given the Michelin recognition, but strict formal dress is not expected in this neighbourhood context.
Specific dietary accommodation details are not confirmed in available venue data. check the venue's official channels before booking, especially if you are following a tasting-menu format where substitutions need to be arranged in advance.
For a step up in prestige and price, Pujol and Quintonil are the benchmarks for modern Mexican tasting menus at $$$$. Rosetta in Roma Norte offers a different register — European-inflected, chef-driven — at a comparable price tier. Em and Comedor Jacinta are worth considering if you want quality Mexican cooking in a less formal setting.
At $$$ with a Michelin Bib Gourmand — awarded for exceptional food at moderate prices — the value case is straightforward. The Bib classification means Michelin inspectors found the quality-to-price ratio compelling, which is more useful signal than a general recommendation. If you want a structured progression of modern Mexican cooking without the top-tier price, yes, book it.
Bar or counter seating details are not confirmed in the venue data. If that format matters to your visit, contact Gaba directly at Avenida Mazatlán 190, Colonia Condesa before booking to confirm what seating options are available.
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