Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
Lardo
100Pearl PointsCondesa Drop-In
About Lardo
Lardo is the right Condesa booking when you want Elena Reygadas' cooking in a relaxed, all-day format rather than a formal tasting-menu night. Go for a casual date, small group, or repeat Mexico City meal where flexible timing and a chef-led kitchen matter more than a named signature dish.
Lardo is a Mexico City restaurant from chef-owner Elena Reygadas. The verified planning details are direct: it is open daily, with long hours from Monday through Saturday and a shorter Sunday schedule, the dress code is casual. Use it when you want a chef-led Mexico City meal that is easy to plan around, while checking the venue's current channels for menu, pricing, reservations, service details.
Why the Reygadas connection matters here
The main verified trust signal is Elena Reygadas, who is listed as chef-owner of Lardo. Beyond that, the available verified information does not confirm a cuisine, signature dish, tasting format, seating style, price tier, or beverage program, so the safest way to approach the restaurant is as a chef-led Mexico City option rather than as a place defined by a specific unverified hook.
For planning, the confirmed hours are useful: Lardo opens at 7 AM every day, closes at 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 5:30 PM on Sunday. That schedule gives it more flexibility than restaurants with a narrower dinner-only rhythm, but specific meal periods, menu availability, booking requirements should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before going.
Where it fits into a Mexico City eating plan
Lardo fits best in an itinerary when the priority is a casual Mexico City restaurant connected to Elena Reygadas, with hours that can accommodate different parts of the day. It is not possible, from the verified details provided here, to claim a fixed price range, a signature order, a formal tasting menu, a particular cuisine, or a specific room layout.
If you are comparing options, Filigrana and Hugo are other Mexico City restaurants to consider, depending on what kind of meal you want. For Lardo itself, the grounded reasons to choose it are the Elena Reygadas connection, the casual dress code, the confirmed daily hours.
Use our full Mexico City restaurants guide if this is one stop in a larger food itinerary; use our full Mexico City hotels guide if staying nearby matters more than crossing town for dinner. For pre- or post-meal planning, our full Mexico City bars guide and our full Mexico City experiences guide can help round out the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Lardo?
Reservation timing is not verified here, so check Lardo's official channels for current booking guidance. The confirmed hours are 7 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 7 AM to 5:30 PM on Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Lardo?
Lardo is a Mexico City restaurant from chef-owner Elena Reygadas. The verified planning details are its daily hours and casual dress code; menu, pricing, service-format details should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Can I eat at the bar at Lardo?
Bar seating is not verified here. Check with Lardo directly for current seating options before planning a visit.
What should I order at Lardo?
Specific dishes are not verified here. Review Lardo's official channels or current menu before you go, especially if you are planning around dietary needs, timing, or a particular kind of meal.
What should I wear to Lardo?
The verified dress code is casual. A relaxed, neat outfit should fit the stated guidance.
Location
Agustín Melgar 6, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
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How Lardo compares in Mexico City
Pick Lardo when Condesa convenience and a chef-led kitchen matter more than a defined price tier. Compared with Hugo, which has a clearer Contemporary, $$ signal, Lardo is the better choice for an all-day, flexible meal; Hugo is the cleaner value comparison if the group wants a more legible contemporary dinner plan.
Filigrana is the sharper cross-shop for diners who want a Mexican, $$ frame. Lardo makes more sense when the draw is Elena Reygadas' broader cooking style and a Condesa setting. Cedrón, Bulla - CDMX, Café Milou are better treated as alternatives when location, mood, or availability drives the decision more than chef recognition.
For booking ease, Lardo is a practical first attempt before moving to tighter, dinner-only plans elsewhere. For ambiance, it suits casual dates and small groups better than high-stakes occasions. For value, Hugo and Filigrana provide clearer $$ positioning, while Lardo earns its place through flexibility and the Reygadas connection.
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