Aleli · Restaurant · Mexico City
Open-air charcoal grill above Roma Norte
Aleli is the open-air grill three floors above Sinaloa 141 in Roma Norte, reached by a staircase that opens onto what the house calls a secret garden: low tables, heavy planting, and a charcoal and macadamia-wood grill working in plain view. Almost nothing escapes the fire.
Meat, fish, vegetables and even the dessert pass over embers. The kitchen answers to Oswaldo Oliva, who cooked at El Celler de Can Roca and spent years with Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz before coming home to Mexico. Aleli is his loose, unbuttoned counterpart to Lorea, the tasting-menu house on the ground floor of the same building, and the Michelin Guide has given it a Bib Gourmand for exactly that balance of ambition and price.
Order the grilled octopus over a puree of refried pork beans, the ember-roasted pork belly glazed with dried chili, the cured tuna tostadas, and the deliberately scorched cheesecake regulars treat as compulsory. Pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan cooking is not an afterthought, the grill handles it head on.
The terrace is pet friendly and the crowd is Roma Norte at its most relaxed. Reserve through OpenTable, where the terrace releases its tables; the last seating is thirty minutes before close and the rooftop is dark on Mondays.
Address: Sinaloa 141, 3rd floor, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City
Aleli takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Mexico City; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 13:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 13:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Aleli
How do I get a reservation at Aleli in Mexico City?
Tables at Aleli are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Mexico City plan, our Mexico City partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Aleli?
Aleli is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Aleli?
Aleli keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Aleli located?
Aleli is in Mexico City, at Sinaloa 141, 3rd floor, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico. MyRSVP can build it into a full Mexico City itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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