La Pescadería Río Lerma — Restaurant in Mexico City

I came here for lunch because I was really craving seafood. It’s a lovely space. I like the fact that I asked for steamed vegetables on the side instead of salad and they were very flexible and also said they could provide fries and other sides. I ordered the “Pulpo a las Brasas” (grilled octopus) with a side of steamed vegetables. Very lean and light. It was a large portion & better than “ok” but not spectacular—especially for the price of $380 pesos (almost $20 USD).

A thin can of soda here costs you $50 pesos ($2.50 USD—really??!). They’re really taking the piss on that one!

I also ordered a starter which was the salmon tostada…you should know it’s actually raw salmon, so sashimi style. It was excellent!! Super fresh and placed on a nice chipotle aioli base.

COVID Safety: one thing that stood out at this place, which I appreciated, is that they have open air seating upstairs and downstairs and had panels separating tables. The first cdmx restaurant I see with this—excellent practice.

I gave it 4 stars bc for the price, it didn’t quite hit the mark. I ended up paying $600 pesos for lunch ($30 USD). That’s steep in any country... I NEVER spend that kind of money for lunch in LA or Austin. Sooooo. I wouldn’t go there but once and a while. It’s good, but not $30 USD for lunch good. Seems like more of a special occasion place. Also they have a full bar and DJ booth so I think pre-COVID it was a place to get turnt on a Friday or...

We went on a rainy Monday night, so the restaurant was empty and the service was quick. The restaurant/terraza is very nice, it felt fancy. We ordered the shell fountain which was tasty, but the oysters weren't shucked well and were torn and still stuck in the shell. The clams were also chopped into pieces (I assume intentionally, but why?) We also ordered the taco snack plate (4 shrimp and 4 marlin tacos) but these were very simple and bland and we didn't finish the plate. The Jamaica octopus aguachile was definitely the best plate we ordered, it was spicy, sweet, and tangy. Our waitress pressured us into ordering camarones al mojo, which was a plate with garlic shrimp, rice, and vegetables. The shrimp were very overcooked but tasted good. We didn't eat the rice or vegetables because they were also very bland. I definitely wouldn't recommend going on a Monday because it seems like the preparation of the dishes was poor. I hope their busier days have more skilled kitchen staff. Overall for $2000 pesos for 3 people, I don't feel like it was good value, and unfortunately we...

In a beautiful Roma Norte location, La Pescadería Río Lerma offers a warm and welcoming experience from start to finish. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home.

Drinks were excellent — the Charro Pilsen was a fantastic post-flight starter and set the tone perfectly. We tried the Aguachile, which was decent, but the tacos were the real highlight. The Marlin Al Pastor tacos were unique, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering again.

But the dessert truly stole the show. We enjoyed a complimentary cockney ice cream and tableside crepes con cajeta — my personal favorite. If you’re a fan of bread pudding or syrupy desserts, this is definitely for you.

Overall, a wonderful dining experience in Roma Norte — great service, creative dishes, and a perfect...