Bar Pata Negra — Restaurant in Mexico City

Perhaps this is not a place for seniors. The place reminded us of an Irish/English pub, dark wood, low lighting, books shelves above the bar and not crowded for the Christmas holiday, but we were early. It was wonderful in appearance. Started off with great staff person, good wine, great torta....then the music started and the staff changed. The music screeched, so loud we couldn't hear each other talk. I asked a staff person to see if the sound could be turned down a bit. It was turned down to a blare, but a little better. Our new waiter, a fella, barely recognized our table or any others for that matter and was more interested in conversing with fellow staffers. I had to tap him on the shoulder, interrupting his conversation, to order ice cream with chocolate sauce, not a biggy or difficult order by any means and our check. Fifteen minutes later another staffer, really nice fella, came up and asked what we were waiting for. I explained, no ice cream, no check all while our waiter was continuing to gab with his buddies. By this time the place was almost empty. I told the waiter we wanted our check, forget the ice cream and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. So seniors beware, this restaurant does not cater to us and probably doesn't care. Looks...

The venue was nice and clean and right on the street.

I went there because I googled sports bars and this venue came up.

Once I was there, they mentioned that they dont take cash because the draw doesn’t open, this is normally not a problem but as a tourist it means I pay terrible exchange rates as well as foreign transaction charges.

What really let it down was the staff, I actually heard another couple chat and they left for the same reason.

I ordered margaritas and the gentleman who served me said what tequila did I want, to which I responded “something not top shelf” he said ok this one’s not expensive. The whole cost for 4 was $1050MXN which is the most I’ve paid anywhere in the last 3 weeks.

He saw I was a tourist and took advantage of that, and of course I have to tip.

So this whole experience and review could have been positive by providing honest service rather then a quick cash grab.

I would recommend avoiding this place if you are a tourist, locals will be able to see...

Open on time. Very nice interior with front open to 5 de mayo and large windows to quiet side street. Very long bar with stools. Beautiful bar-back with mirrors, liquor bottles, and rows of books above. In 25 Oct 2025 had two (2) taps pouring Dos Equis Ambar and Heiniken Lager. Of more than a dozen bottled beers on the menu, none were available; zero, zip, zilch, nunca! Food: ordered Tapa Manchego (cheese) but received Tapa Serano (ham). I asked the young waitress to confirm and she said it was correct. My companion took my dish back and said it was wrong, it was then replaced. My companion ordered the meat pastry, he was given the spinach pastry and sent it back. Waitress then said they did not have the meat one shown on the menu. When we left, she acted surprised when I said No Tip. Too bad, could have been a nice experience. Has lots...