El Tigre Silencioso · Restaurant · Mexico City
Gourmet cantina in a 1914 Roma Norte house, vermouth poured on tap
El Tigre Silencioso is a gourmet cantina in Casa Balta, a 1914 house on Colima in Roma Norte where the original tilework, moldings and stair rails were kept, not stripped out. The result is a room that behaves like an old neighborhood bar and cooks like a restaurant, which is precisely the collision it was designed for.
It comes from David Castro Hussong, the chef behind Fauna in Valle de Guadalupe, working with pastry chef Maribel Aldaco. The menu is northern Mexican in accent and built for sharing: small plates that arrive fast, land loud, and are meant to be eaten with a drink already in hand, not studied in silence.
The drinks list is the other half of the argument. Vermouth is poured on tap from countertop coolers set on the bar, alongside a deep spirits and wine selection, and the bar stays busy late into the night. The Michelin Guide lists the house in its Mexico selection and it also appears on 50 Best Discovery, but the mood on the floor stays closer to a good cantina than a dining room.
Tables at El Tigre Silencioso are booked through OpenTable.
Address: Colima 159, Interior 1A, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, 06700 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City
El Tigre Silencioso 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: 13:00 - 02:00
- Tuesday: 13:00 - 02:00
- Wednesday: 13:00 - 02:00
- Thursday: 13:00 - 02:00
- Friday: 13:00 - 02:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 02:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 02:00
Frequently asked about El Tigre Silencioso
How do I get a reservation at El Tigre Silencioso in Mexico City?
Tables at El Tigre Silencioso are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Mexico City plan, our Mexico City partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at El Tigre Silencioso?
El Tigre Silencioso 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 El Tigre Silencioso?
El Tigre Silencioso 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 El Tigre Silencioso located?
El Tigre Silencioso is in Mexico City, at Colima 159, Interior 1A, 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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