Where to celebrate Day of the Dead in CDMX with themed dinners

Food is a fundamental part of Day of the Dead. And it is not only for the deceased, but also for the living, who can enjoy special seasonal dishes and flavors. In fact, several restaurants in Mexico City (CDMX) will organize themed dinners, and here we propose five of them.

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Sepia in North Rome

In the vibrant Roma Norte neighborhood (near Avenida Chapultepec), one of its many Porfirian mansions houses the restaurant Sepia Italian Cuisine, with a modern interior that contrasts with the facade. There, from the creations of chef Julián Martínez, the ‘Black Dinner’ was born, a 6-course menu that mixes Mexican ingredients and Italian specialties.

• The themed dinner will be on October 31 from 7:00 pm
• The price per person is 1,390 pesos.
• Reservation on WhatsApp: (55) 9299 4040.

Atypical in Parque La Mexicana

In the heart of Parque La Mexicana (in Santa Fe) stands a contemporary building made of exposed concrete, woody interiors and glass windows: it is Atypicala restaurant with international cuisine and super cocktails instagrameable.

To commemorate the Day of the Dead, chef Claudia de Murga designed the ‘Cena de las Ánimas’ with a 9-course menu that also includes a selection of cocktails inspired by the pre-Hispanic world, such as artisanal chocolate infused with spices, hazelnut liqueur and banana foam, accompanied by a pan de muerte filled with marigold ice cream and candied orange.

• The themed dinner will be today at 8:00 pm
• It has a price of 2,200 pesos per person.
• Reserva al Whatsapp: (55) 4350 9256.

Cityzen on Paseo de la Reforma

On the Paseo de la Reforma, on the 38th floor of the Sofitel Mexico City Reforma hotel, the restaurant/bar/rooftop Cityzen It is one of the most impressive panoramic spots in CDMX, as it offers 180° views, as well as Mexican and French fusion dishes and drinks.

To celebrate the Day of the Dead, they will have ‘La Cena Negra’ or ‘Les Âmes du Mexique’, a gastronomic experience that begins with a catrín or catrina makeup in the lobby bar (14th floor) and a 4-course menu with cocktails from Don Julio.

• Available on October 31 and November 1 from 7:00 pm
• The themed dinner costs 2,900 pesos per person if it is inside the restaurant and 3,300 on the terrace.
• Reserve on the OpenTable page.

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Old Hacienda of Tlalpan

The Tlalpan mayor’s office boasts one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in CDMX, with historic colonial buildings, such as the Antigua Hacienda de Tlalpan, built in 1837. The Day of the Dead experience called ‘Night of Legends’ includes a skull workshop, welcome cocktail and a 4-course menu paired with wines. Their most notable dishes are: duo of corundas (chicken with pumpkin blossom and beans with cheese) and huitlacoche risotto.

• Available November 1st, starting at 8:00 pm
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• The themed dinner costs 1,750 pesos per person.
• Reservation by phone: (55) 5655 7888.

Gran Cantina Filomeno in Roma Norte

Surrounded by Porfirian mansions, the Gran Cantina Filomeno, which recreates the atmosphere and food of the cantinas of the early 20th century, will have a special gastronomic experience for the Day of the Dead, which consists of a catrina parade and contest by the Skenika theater company and a 5-course dinner with pairing.

Here you can try the escamol minisope (ant larvae), the white mole with chicken and the capirotada with caviar.

• It will be held on November 1, starting at 8:00 pm
• The themed dinner costs 2,600 pesos per person.
• Reserve on OpenTable.

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