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Bar & grill in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico City
What should I order at La Opera?
What to order
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Enchiladas
Mentioned multiple times as very good, including enchiladas with mole sauce on top. Recommended for their delicious taste and traditional preparation.
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Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus a la Gallega)
Highly praised in several reviews as great and excellent, indicating it is a standout seafood dish at the restaurant.
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Flan
Specifically noted as excellent, suggesting it is a well-liked dessert option among diners.
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Tartar Meat
Described as excellent, indicating it is a popular and well-prepared dish at La Opera.
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Mole de Olla
Recommended strongly by a reviewer who highlighted it alongside Arrachera, showing it is a favored traditional Mexican dish here.
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Arrachera
Mentioned positively with Mole de Olla, indicating it is a well-enjoyed meat dish at the restaurant.
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Paella
Praised by a guest who loved it, suggesting it is a notable dish despite the traditional Mexican focus.
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Sopa de Médula
Specifically mentioned as a liked item, adding to the variety of traditional dishes recommended.
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Charcuterie Board
Noted as tasty by a reviewer, offering a good option for those looking for a selection of cured meats and accompaniments.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 1 to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 1 to 6 PM |
About La Opera
Elaborately decorated 19th-century bar & dining room for traditional dishes & cocktails.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked
What is La Opera known for?
La Opera is best known for its historic 19th-century dining room, the famous bullet hole in the ceiling, and traditional Mexican dishes served with live music. Reviewers especially mention the enchiladas suizas con pollo, mole sauce, and the polished, old-school service as part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at La Opera?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the enchiladas suizas con pollo, enchiladas verdes, enchiladas with mole sauce, molcajete, caracoles al chipotle, and flan. The food is described as generous and well made, with one review specifically praising the cheese on the enchiladas and another calling the mole sauce the best they had tasted.
What is the atmosphere like at La Opera?
The atmosphere is historic, cozy, romantic, and upscale, with carved woodwork, a beautiful bar, and a 19th-century interior that many reviewers say is worth visiting on its own. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, especially people who want a sit-down meal or drinks in a classic downtown setting with live music or live mariachi.
Is La Opera good value, and what is the price range?
La Opera falls in the MX$200–700 range, and reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable or decent for the setting and service. One guest said they paid about $15 per person including drinks, which they felt was a very good deal for the historic downtown Mexico City location.
Does La Opera have live entertainment?
Yes, live music and live performances are a consistent part of the experience at La Opera, and reviewers mention live musicians, live mariachi, and table-side entertainment. If you want drinks or dinner with music, the bar area and evening service are especially good fits.
Is parking available at La Opera?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking is available.
