La Opera
7.6Locals Score / 10#3 of 20 Restaurants in Mexico City
Known forMole sauceEnchiladas suizas con polloBread service
A grand Belle Époque–style restaurant in Centro Histórico serving traditional Mexican cuisine with impeccable old-school service—waiters in white jackets, formal table settings, and live musicians. The mole and enchiladas suizas are standouts, and the ornate 1800s atmosphere (including a bullet hole allegedly from Pancho Villa) makes it memorable. Note that the formal, somewhat aloof service style won't suit everyone looking for a relaxed meal.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | 55 5512 8959 |
| Website | laoperabar.com |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 21, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.6/10- Value7.5
- Excellence7.0
- Local love6.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Lasting reputation8.0
- Distinctiveness9.0
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