La Terraza Gran Hotel · Rooftop Bar · Mexico City
The front-row balcony over the Zocalo, five floors up
There is no better seat over the Zocalo. La Terraza runs along the fifth floor of the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, on the square's southwest corner, and the front row looks down on the whole thing: the enormous national flag turning in the middle of the plaza, the long red-stone front of the National Palace opposite, the twin towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral to the north and the roofline of the old city running out behind them.
The hotel itself is the draw before you ever reach the roof. Built as a department store and opened in 1899, it keeps its wrought-iron cage lifts, curling Art Nouveau balustrades and the vast 1908 stained-glass ceiling that floods the atrium with colored light. The terrace above is broad and formally set, with white linen, awnings and heaters, and it stays elegant, not clubby.
The kitchen works across traditional and contemporary Mexican, with an a la carte menu and a long-running weekend brunch. Service starts at breakfast and carries through to a late dinner.
Come for sunrise over the plaza or for dinner once the cathedral is lit. Book your table on La Terraza's own OpenTable page.
Address: Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, 5th floor, Av. 16 de Septiembre 82, Centro Historico, Cuauhtemoc, 06000 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico City
La Terraza Gran Hotel 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: 07:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00
Frequently asked about La Terraza Gran Hotel
How do I book a table at La Terraza Gran Hotel in Mexico City?
Reserve directly through La Terraza Gran Hotel's own booking platform, using the button on this page. The confirmation comes from the venue.
How much is a table at La Terraza Gran Hotel?
Prices at La Terraza Gran Hotel are set by the venue and vary by night and by where you sit. Ask the venue directly if a minimum spend applies.
What is the dress code at La Terraza Gran Hotel?
Smart attire is recommended. The venue sets its own dress code and can change it, so check its policy before you go.
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