Ginza Barra
Molino Del Rey, Mexico City
Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ginza Barra is a practical Lomas de Chapultepec option when location and booking ease matter more than chasing awards or a highly documented format. Consider it for a planned neighborhood meal; compare Carmela y Sal, La Imperial - Virreyes, and Puntarena Virreyes if you need clearer cuisine or price expectations.
About Ginza Barra
Ginza Barra is a Mexico City venue with service listed every day of the week. The practical details are direct: hours run from 1–10 PM on Monday and Sunday, and from 1–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, making it a useful option to consider when you want plans with clear basic logistics.
Because public detail on cuisine, pricing, menu format, chef, and awards is not available here, treat Ginza Barra as a practical planning option rather than a place to choose for a specific documented specialty. If you are comparing it with broader dining plans, scan the full Mexico City restaurants guide before committing.
A Mexico City pick for low-friction planning
Ginza Barra is best evaluated on the basics: Mexico City location, seven-day hours, and smart-casual dress. If the night needs more structure around where to stay or what to do before or after, use the Mexico City hotels guide and the Mexico City bars guide.
For diners who want to compare options, Aitana, Efe Siete, La Imperial - Virreyes, Puntarena Virreyes, and Carmela y Sal are other named places to consider. Use those comparisons to decide which venue best fits the occasion, timing, and level of detail you need before making plans.
Who should choose it
Choose Ginza Barra if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your Mexico City plans. Skip it if your brief requires information on cuisine, pricing, menu format, chef, awards, or a specific service style before you decide.
Planning details
- Location
- Pedregal 17, Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1024027
- Phone
- +525574332869
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ginza Barra presents a restrained, sophisticated take on Japanese counter dining in Lomas de Chapultepec. The writing frames the restaurant as an adoption of Ginza’s luxury counter tradition—precise, formal in execution and centered on the bar as the theatrical heart of service. Set on a quieter, tree-lined street, the room leans into reservation culture rather than walk-in bustle, which keeps the atmosphere calm and considered. The result is an elegant, quietly focused space where the choreography of the counter and the quality of ingredients quietly command attention.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination that rewards focused, reservation-led visits. The counter format and formal execution make it well suited to intimate evenings—date nights, solo diners who want to watch service unfold, or small groups who book ahead. Because the neighborhood and the room trend toward a quieter register, guests can expect a composed dining tempo that emphasizes technique and ingredient-driven plates. It’s most compelling in the evening, when the counter service becomes the principal spectacle and the kitchen’s precision is on full display.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead and request the barra or counter if you want the full theatrical experience—the description highlights the bar as the primary service axis. Lean into the restaurant’s signatures: try the toro with truffle and the tiradito de hamachi con jalapeño to sample both richness and acidity, and consider the Rib Eye Butter Rice as a satisfying, savory course. The room runs on reservation culture and a formal service rhythm, so allow time for courses and enjoy the deliberate pacing that a Japanese counter format typically provides.
Venue details
Ambiance
Great vibe with relaxed atmosphere, good music, and cozy intimate setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Counter dining, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- toro with truffle
- tiradito de hamachi con jalapeño
- Rib Eye Butter Rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Pedregal 17, Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Planning details
Location
Pedregal 17, Lomas - Virreyes, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Aitana, Notable alternative
- Efe Siete, Notable alternative
- La Imperial - Virreyes, Notable alternative
- Puntarena Virreyes, Notable alternative
- Carmela y Sal, Mexican, $$
Restaurant context
How it compares in Lomas and nearby Mexico City
Ginza Barra is the lower-friction choice if the priority is staying in the Lomas and Virreyes orbit. Against Aitana and Efe Siete, it reads less like a destination decision and more like a practical neighborhood booking, which can be an advantage for business lunches or plans where crossing the city is the real cost.
For clearer expectations, Carmela y Sal is easier to assess because its Mexican, $$ positioning gives diners a stronger price and cuisine signal before committing. La Imperial - Virreyes and Puntarena Virreyes are the more direct cross-shops for someone who wants to remain in Virreyes but compare room feel and group suitability before choosing.
If the booking is for a special occasion, choose the venue with the clearest fit for the guest list rather than defaulting to convenience. Ginza Barra works when the neighborhood is the main constraint; Carmela y Sal is the safer value read, while La Imperial - Virreyes and Puntarena Virreyes are better backups when the group wants a familiar Virreyes setting.
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Compare Ginza Barra
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Barra | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Aitana | Mexico City | , | , | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Efe Siete | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| La Imperial - Virreyes | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Puntarena Virreyes | Mexico City | , | , | No published awards |
| Carmela y Sal | Mexico City | Mexican | $$ | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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