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Country & territory directory · 2026

Best bars in Mexico

Explore 39 current listings and 4 closed records across 15 cities in our 2026 awards-led global corpus. Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City ranks #1 in Mexico and #3 globally.

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39
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2026 country ranking

Mexico ranking

Country rank is each venue's position among the 39 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

  1. 1Country

    Global #3

    Handshake Speakeasy

    Mexico City, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 3-star — Genuinely Exceptional

    Handshake is a two-level cocktail bar in Mexico City's Colonia Juárez. Its owner publishes separate upstairs and basement menus, from miniature classics to more elaborate drinks. Reserve through OpenTable for a 90-minute visit; guests must be at least 18.

    Juárez · Two-level cocktail bar · site · IG

    73.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    99 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    14 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    99 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    14 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  2. 2Country

    Global #8

    Tlecān

    Mexico City, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    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.

    Roma Norte · Agave spirits and contemporary Mexican cocktails · site · IG

    68.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  3. 3Country

    Global #38

    El Gallo Altanero

    Guadalajara, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    El Gallo Altanero is a balcony bar in Guadalajara’s Colonia Americana devoted to agave spirits. Its frequently changing drinks use classic cocktail structure to spotlight tequila, mezcal and small independent producers in a colourful, distinctly Mexican room.

    Colonia Americana · Agave-focused cocktail bar · site · IG

    58.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  4. 4Country

    Global #50

    Bar Mauro

    Mexico City, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    Bar Mauro is an intimate, high-energy Roma Norte aperitivo bar that channels 1970s Milan through mirrored walls, subway tile and a distinctly Mexican sense of hospitality. The concise list moves between Italian bitters and vermouth, classics such as the Negroni 1929 and drinks built from local memories, with charcuterie, arancini and focaccia alongside.

    Roma Norte · Italian aperitivo bar with a Mexico City point of view · site · IG

    55.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    89 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    89 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  5. 5Country

    Global #63

    Arca

    Tulum, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    ARCA is a jungle-set Tulum restaurant centred on open-fire, seasonal Mexican cooking, with cocktails grouped around seeds, leaves, flowers and fruits. It suits visitors looking for a destination dinner with a serious bar programme rather than a drinks-only stop.

    Tulum / Boca Paila · Open-fire Mexican dining with botanical cocktails · site · IG

    54.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  6. 6Country

    Global #65

    Baltra Bar

    Mexico City, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    Baltra is a small, relaxed Condesa cocktail bar inspired by Charles Darwin’s Galápagos travels. Its explorer-themed room and seasonal drinks feel playful without losing the neighbourhood atmosphere. Reservations are available through OpenTable.

    Condesa · Travel-inspired neighbourhood cocktails · site · IG

    54.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    31 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    31 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  7. 7Country

    Global #66

    Kaito del Valle

    Mexico City, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    Kaito del Valle kept its name after moving from Del Valle to the Juárez neighbourhood. Find the Japanese-inspired cocktail and izakaya bar at Hamburgo 70B; its 2026 menu mixes house drinks, classics with a twist, sake and food. Reserve through OpenTable; ask the staff about the private karaoke room and its current terms.

    Juárez · Cocktail bar and izakaya · site · IG

    54.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  8. 8Country

    Global #107

    Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar

    Mexico City, Mexico

    A Mexico City speakeasy founded in 2016, named after Ada Coleman’s Hanky Panky cocktail at London’s Savoy hotel.

    Juárez · Mexico City speakeasy cocktail bar · site · IG

    49.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  9. 9Country

    Global #117

    Zapote Bar

    Playa del Carmen, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent

    Zapote is a tropical indoor-outdoor hotel bar serving Mexican craft spirits, cocktails and small plates. It shifts from a relaxed daytime living-room feel to evening drinks with live music every night.

    Mayakoba · Mexican craft-spirit hotel bar · site · IG

    48.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  10. 10Country

    Global #133

    Form + Matter

    Mexico City, Mexico

    A Roma Norte cocktail bar from José Olivas and David Rocha, with a room, lighting and workstations designed by the founders. A cocktail lab behind the bar supports drinks inspired by flavours from around the world.

    Roma Norte · Contemporary cocktail bar · site · IG

    47.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  11. 11Country

    Global #154

    Bekeb

    San Miguel de Allende, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent

    Bekeb is a cocktail bar inside Hotel Live Aqua in San Miguel de Allende. Its owner’s About page describes cocktails using agave distillates, plants, flowers and roots.

    Zona Centro · Mexican artisanal mixology bar · site · IG

    45.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    39 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    39 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  12. 12Country

    Global #178

    Licorería Limantour

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Limantour’s owner describes its Roma bar as a cocktail destination and an open house for the neighbourhood. The site says it has been in Roma since 2011 and lists the Roma address as Álvaro Obregón 106.

    Roma Norte · Neighbourhood destination cocktail bar · site

    44.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  13. 13Country

    Global #186

    Sabina Sabe

    Oaxaca, MexicoProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent

    Sabina Sabe is a laid-back Oaxaca bar with a deep mezcal collection, cocktails built around Mexican spirits, and a food menu featuring local ingredients. Several small rooms make it a place to settle in for drinks rather than a quick stop.

    Centro · Mezcal and Mexican-spirits cocktail bar · IG

    43.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    20 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  14. 14Country

    Global #194

    Brujas

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Brujas is a women-run cocktail bar inside Roma Norte’s Casa de las Brujas. Its Witch Quest menu turns the journeys of ten women into ten cocktails through the visual language of classic horror comics.

    Roma Norte · Women-run narrative cocktail bar · site · IG

    43.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  15. 15Country

    Global #222

    Café de Nadie

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Café de Nadie is a Roma Norte listening bar built around vinyl, an analog sound system and cocktails that draw on Mexican ingredients. Its current drinks menu ranges from house favourites to a mezcal Negroni, Paloma and several Martini variations.

    Roma Norte · Vinyl listening bar and Mexican cocktail bar · site · IG

    42.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

  16. 16Country

    Global #292

    Selva

    Oaxaca, Mexico

    An Oaxaca cocktail bar centred on local ingredients and Mexican spirits, with an eclectic tasting-room atmosphere and a seasonal approach.

    Centro · Oaxacan ingredient-led cocktail bar · site · IG

    39.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    97 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence

    Scores before weighting. Source records are linked from the venue page.

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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