El Jamil — Restaurant in Mexico City

This Lebanese restaurant was recommended to me so I took my husband and son to try it out. We absolutely love Lebanese food and were looking forward to some great eats. I should have known better when I entered the bathroom and there was a HUGE ROACH upside down on the floor. I informed our waiter and he replied, “they come from outside”. Ok, I’ll give him that.

We ordered tomato soup, falafels and Jawaneh Provenzal, which are wings. These appetizers and soup were very good. We then proceeded to order Samki Traboulsieh, (a fish dish with sesame seed cream), Mashawi Ghanam Moushakal, (a melody of lamb kafta, t-bone and rib), and some type of stuff meat accompanied with what I think is red cabbage, ( my son’s dish).

Let’s start off with the fish. Truly a disappointment of size, taste and sesame cream ratio. Basically this fish was a very small piece that was drowning in what was 3 times the amount of sesame seed cream. I felt that the cook used the cream to hide the fish size. The rice was the driest I have ever had. Not even joking. Maybe I was served old rice because it didn’t not taste freshly made. The flavor was totally missing, the presentation a mess and I was taken back by the whole dish. Let’s go on to the Mashawi Ghanam Moushakal. The kafta was dry, but the flavor was ok. The rib was more bone than meat. The T-bone was nothing more than 90% fat and bone with 10% meat. It was a greasy mess. The plate had at best a smear of humus that was actually good. My son’s stuffed meat was simply ok. I can say the bread and Lebanese pastries at the end were delicious.

It is a shame how this restaurant experience was less than mediocre for the money. I would pay much more for high quality, flavorful and correct proportionate dishes any day. I definitely would not recommend nor would I ever come back. I can say the waiter was attentive, but if the food isn’t good it doesn’t matter how well the service is. I would have wanted the owner to ask us how the food was and I would have told him...

Authentic and delicious Lebanese food! My wife and I enjoyed our dinner at El Jamil while visiting from the US. As a Lebanese-American, who has dined in Lebanon and with my family in the US, I will vouch that this is AUTHENTIC Lebanese food.

To start, we had hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and kibbeh nayeh (raw meat with bulgur and spices). The hummus was creamy and flavorful and very obviously made using a family recipe (this was my wife’s favorite appetizer). The grape leaves were well stuffed and delicious. The kibbeh was FRESH and, for me, the star of the appetizers (if you like tartare, you’ll love kibbeh). For our entrees, we had the chicken shawarma (garnished Lebanese style with toum, pickles, and fries) and grilled lamb kafta (meat skewers). The entrees were cooked to perfection and very flavor. All of this was served with piping hot pita bread and the portions were great.

El Jamil’s staff was friendly and helpful, and their service was top notch. Additionally, they offered an English menu which made ordering a breeze. The restaurant was clean and stylish and the ambiance was bolstered by Lebanese music playing in the background.

We will return to El Jamil on our next trip to CDMX and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great...

El Jamil in Condesa is an absolute gem that delivers the most authentic Lebanese cuisine I've experienced in North America. Being from Dubai and having dined at countless Lebanese establishments, I can confidently say this restaurant ranks among the very best.

The hummus and bazenjan El Jamil were exceptionally fresh and bursting with flavor – each bite transported me back to the authentic tastes I remember. The shish taouk and lamb keftah were nothing short of heavenly, perfectly seasoned and mouth-wateringly juicy. Every element showcased the kitchen's masterful technique and attention to detail.

The pistachio baklava deserves special mention – absolutely delectable and the perfect sweet finish to an outstanding meal. Beyond the incredible food, the ambience is wonderfully chic, creating the perfect dining atmosphere.

A special compliment to the owner, who took time to chat with us and was a complete gentleman. His hospitality truly enhanced our experience. I highly recommend El Jamil to anyone seeking exceptional Lebanese cuisine in Mexico City – this place is an...