Al Andalus Mexico City

Al Andalus sits on the first floor of Av. Insurgentes Sur 2475. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award and focuses on Andalusian and Mediterranean seafood. The room runs smart and elegant, keeping a more formal tone than the casual cafes found throughout San Ángel.

Most visitors trek to this part of the city for the colonial architecture, but Al Andalus offers a sharper reason to detour. The kitchen delivers a disciplined take on Mediterranean flavours that avoids the tourist-trap trappings of the central plazas. While the neighbourhood leans heavily on traditional regional plates, the focus here remains steadfastly on the coast. It is a calculated alternative for those who find the nearby dining options in the shadow of the Museo Soumaya too loud or predictable, providing a steadier hand with the wine list than its local competitors.