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Tlecān

Mexico City, Mexico · Agave spirits and contemporary Mexican cocktails · Latin America

Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

provisional 2026 rating

★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.

A standout in Mexico City, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →

This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.

Tlecān is a dark, compact Roma Norte mezcalería centred on Mexican agave spirits. Order small-producer distillates neat or explore the short cocktail list, which includes modern takes using mezcal and regional ingredients.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

Av. Álvaro Obregón 228, Local 2, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoRoma Norte

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Style
Agave spirits and contemporary Mexican cocktailsChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours
Daily 18:00–02:00.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Booking
No reservations; standing-room-only bar.Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Menu
View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source

Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

68.7 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
79.0
World's 50 Best
64.0
Top 500 Bars
76.8
Spirited Awards
66.7
Regional Recognition
95.4
Serious press
11.0
Social Vibes
59.5

Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%

Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.

Social Vibes

Score read updated:

positive5 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

85/ 100

Score context

Recent guests generally like the mezcal-led drinks, distinctive room and bartenders who explain the spirits. Some question the 50 Best hype, and the small space, queues and influencer crowd can make a visit less relaxed.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • mezcal and agave-led cocktails
  • staff explain and recommend drinks
  • distinctive room and atmosphere

What to know

  • very small room and possible queues
  • some guests find the hype or influencer crowd distracting
  • limited appeal for guests seeking non-agave spirits
Read the press coverage below ↓

Crowd signal

Google 4.6★ across 2,208 reviews.

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Awards

Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.

Regional Recognition

Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.

Reviews & press