Festive patio of La Milpa restaurant in Condesa, Mexico City, with colorful papel picado and warm lights

Colonia Condesa · Ciudad de México

Mexican cuisine in all its glory

Traditional Mexican cuisine in the heart of Condesa

Book a table Tue–Sun: 1pm–11pm

La Milpa · 2018

Born from the milpa, nourished by tradition

The milpa is the ancestral Mayan farming system where corn, beans and squash grow together, nourishing one another. It is this philosophy — sharing, generosity, rootedness in the earth — that inspires every dish we cook. Founded in 2018 by chef Elena Vargas Ruiz, originally from Oaxaca, La Milpa is a living tribute to the cuisine of Mexican grandmothers, reimagined with passion in the kitchens of Condesa.

Elena Vargas Ruiz Oaxaca 2018 Condesa
Traditional Mexican open kitchen with clay pots and hanging dried chiles

Mezcal · Tequila · Cócteles

La Milpa's bar

Artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, classic or signature margaritas, fresh agua fresca of the day, craft Mexican beer. Our drinks menu celebrates independent Mexican producers.

Signature cocktails

Margarita Milpa 145 MXN

Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, gusano salt

Mezcal Negroni 160 MXN

Joven mezcal, Campari, red vermouth

Agua de Jamaica Fizz 85 MXN

Hibiscus, lime, sparkling water, mint

Michelada de la casa 95 MXN

Beer, clamato, lime, house spice blend

Mezcals & Tequilas

Selection of 12 artisanal mezcals from Oaxaca, Guerrero and Durango — ask for our spirits list.

La Milpa mezcal and margarita bar with colourful bottles and fresh limes

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What our guests say

"Le mole negro est une révélation. On a mangé ici trois soirs de suite pendant notre séjour à Mexico. La cheffe est venue nous saluer — un moment inoubliable."

Isabelle & Pierre M.

Paris, France

"La mejor cochinita pibil que he probado fuera de Yucatán. El ambiente es increíble, la música en vivo los viernes es el mejor plan de la semana."

Rodrigo S.

Guadalajara, México

"Absolutely the best traditional Mexican food I've ever had. The chiles en nogada were extraordinary. Book in advance — this place fills up fast!"

James W.

New York, USA

Av. Ámsterdam 154 · Condesa · CDMX

Book a table

Av. Ámsterdam 154, Col. Condesa, CDMX, CP 06100

+52 55 1234 5678

hola@lamilpa.mx

Tue–Fri: 1pm–11pm · Sat–Sun: 12pm–11pm · Mon: closed

Live music Friday & Saturday from 8pm