Feb 8, 20223 min read

5 beautiful terraces to enjoy the sunset.

At sunset, when the sky turns into a beautiful orange landscape, it becomes the perfect setting to enjoy spectacular panoramas, luckily there are some terraces in Mexico City that offers everything you could ask for to enjoy an unforgettable golden hour, from high-end culinary to classic cocktails worth trying. Get to know them all!

CITYZEN ROOFTOP KITCHEN

Located on the 38th floor of the Sofitel México City Reforma, Cityzen Rooftop Kitchen is one of the restaurants in Mexico City where you will discover an exquisite fusion of the most representative flavors of Mexican and French cuisine. It has incredible panoramas towards the Paseo de la Reforma, the Monument to Independence and the Chapultepec Castle, so you can expect an experience like no other; We recommend you to sit at one of the tables set up on its small outdoor terrace, ask for the chef's recommendation and accompany it with one of the drinks on its menu.

ADDRESS: AV. PASEO DE LA REFORMA 297, CUAUHTÉMOC.

MADRE CAFÉ ROOFTOP

Madre Café is located inside one of those old mansions in the Roma neighborhood, so you can expect a beautiful space with traditional architecture. One of its most recent expansions is Madre Café Rooftop, preserving the restaurant's fresh and creative culinary proposal, now inside one of the best terraces in Mexico City to enjoy a superior golden hour. Whether you order one of their famous – and very original – carajillos, a drink from their signature cocktails, or simply a coffee with dessert, we assure you that you will have a spectacular visit.

ADDRESS: ORIZABA 131, ROMA NORTE.

SUPRA

Supra boasts the only rooftop in CDMX with an open terrace with a 360° view of the city. Definitely, one of the best establishments where you can witness a magical golden hour, accompanied by an exquisite proposal of Mediterranean cuisine, house cocktails and a very good atmosphere. The place also offers a cultural program of live music, wellness sessions and artistic exhibitions, so you will easily find an activity that suits your preferences.

ADDRESS: AV. ÁLVARO OBREGÓN 151, ROMA NORTE.

EL LAGO

Chapultepec Forest is one of the most popular tourist attractions in CDMX, internationally recognized for being one of the oldest urban forests in Latin America, as well as for its incredible natural beauty. Hidden inside habits El Lago restaurant, with more than 50 years of experience that support its gastronomic quality, as well as a beautiful outdoor terrace where you can appreciate the vegetal beauty of the place. Its menu shares the culinary roots of Mexico, incorporating an international touch to elevate the experience even more; try their chili-crusted beef fillet with amaranth puree, their beef burger with Oaxaca cheese and bacon jam, or their breaded shrimp with pork rinds.

ADDRESS: EL LAGO MAYOR 2DA. SECCIÓN DEL BOSQUE DE CHAPULTEPEC S/N.

TERRAZA CHA CHA CHÁ

With a privileged view of the Monument to the Revolution, as well as a delicious menu whose dishes enhance the traditional flavors of Mexico, Terraza Cha Cha Chá is one of the restaurants in Mexico City that will make you fall in love with its snack bar and tropical proposal. During your visit, be sure to try their Tuétanos con Esquites – served with epazote, chile toreados mayonnaise and homemade tortillas -, their Taco de Escamoles – escamoles with egg, quintaniles, epazote and roasted red sauce -, or their Ceviche Alvarado – made with catch of the day, cilantro, habanero chili, honey pineapple, avocado, lemon and red onion -. You will love any option!