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Contramar
• t +52 55 5514 9217
• www.contramar.com.mx Calle de Durango 200, Roma Nte., CDMX

he logo consists of the name of the lime and ginger, or a sort of Grandma’s Kitchen oc- located in. Home to professionals and creative people,
restaurant which transforms into a topus, or scallops with “aguachile”, a typical Mexican it is the pulsating heart of Mexico City’s coolest trends
small f sh – the key to its success. For preparation made of lemon juice, onion and spices – – elegant and informal, just like Contramar. Here you
T twenty years, Contramar has been the for a f nal spicy touch. “The best thing to do is to go will f nd classic wooden tables, white tablecloths,
temple of Mexico City’s seafood kitchen. It is worth there for lunch and stop for an afternoon siesta,” as seafarer-themed murals and lots of people crowding
the wait (45 minutes on average, according to the ex- stated in an article by food magazine Bon Appétit. The the dining room – ranging from locals and tourists to
perts), as it is generally known that you will be fully restaurant is open every day until 6.30 pm, on Fri- regular and occasional guests, attracting a variety of
rewarded. In the kitchen, the creativity of chef Gabri- days and Saturdays till 8 pm. At the end of a rich f sh- people that only places like this can gather.
ela Cámara translates the most classical seafood reci- based meal, you can continue to relax while tasting
pes into a true gourmet experience. You may choose some good dessert à la carte or sipping a good wine
among a range of dishes such as the “red and green from the restaurant’s wide cellar selection. Alterna-
snapper” – a local specialty rolled in a delicious tor- tively, at the end of your meal, you can walk around
tilla – or raw tuna “tostadas” with an exotic f avor of La Condesa, the vibrant city district the restaurant is

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