Mi Compa Chava and other great spots for seafood in Mexico City

Looking for a good place to eat or craving fresh seafood in Mexico City? Here’s why Mi Compa Chava and a few other seafood joints are the talk of the town.

• Mi Compa Chava

When it comes to seafood in Mexico City, there’s one name that keeps coming up: Mi Compa Chava. What started as a dark kitchen during the pandemic has turned into a full-blown culinary phenomenon, with one location in Coyoacán and another in La Roma.

Behind the concept is Chava “El Gallo” Orozco, a sinaloense with a coastal soul and a chilango heart, who found the perfect way to blend Pacific flavors with an oriental twist and the laid-back vibe that defines every dish. There’s nothing fancy here—just fresh ingredients, great flavor, and a relaxed attitude.

Address: Zacatecas 172, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc

More Must-Try Seafood Spots in CDMX

If you’re still in the mood to keep riding the seafood wave, here are a few more tasty (and very Instagram-worthy) options.

• Con vista al mar

This Polanco spot brings the spirit of Mazatlán to the city, serving bold, flavorful dishes. The tostitos with ceviche are a modern classic, but the shrimp aguachile with chiltepín and the octopus with esquites and bone marrow will blow your mind. Don’t leave without trying the marshmallow flan.

Address: Jalapa 145-C, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc

• El Caimancito

In Condesa, this seafood joint fuses the flavors of Sinaloa and Durango in a menu best enjoyed with a cold beer in hand. Their tacos gobernador and shrimp aguachile make for the perfect Sunday brunch with friends.

Address: Cuernavaca 44 B, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc

• Barra California Sur

In Santa María la Ribera, Barra California Sur has become a favorite among those craving Baja-style seafood. Its laid-back vibe and coastal-inspired menu shine thanks to one standout dish: the grilled oysters—so fresh you might forget you’re in the city.

Address: C. Eligio Ancona 191, Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc

• Agua y sal

Located in Polanco, Agua y Sal pays tribute to the coastal cuisines of Latin America and the Caribbean. Every dish is a sensory journey—from the smoked prawn mixiote wrapped in maguey leaf to the crab tostadas with habanero butter and avocado.
If you’re a ceviche lover, don’t miss their Peruvian-style version with leche de tigre or the charred shrimp and octopus ceviche.

Address: Campos Elíseos 199-A-199-A, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo

• La Docena Oyster Bar & Grill

With locations in Roma and Polanco, La Docena has earned a reputation as one of Mexico City’s top seafood spots. Led by chef Tomás Bermúdez, the restaurant takes inspiration from old-school American oyster bars, blending warmth, great music, and top-quality local ingredients. Its specialties are fresh oysters and clams—served raw on the half shell or prepared with a variety of delicious twists.

Eat well, live better: The Kukun way

At Kukun, we believe the city is best enjoyed through its food, its corners, and its stories. Just like Mi Compa Chava turned a simple idea into a delicious experience, at Kukun we help you turn your home into the perfect space to live, enjoy, and share moments that taste like the sea, the city, and home.