Best in Mexico Contramar
Contramar is a seafood restaurant in Roma Norte that serves coastal Mexican dishes inspired by beachside dining in Zihuatanejo.
Contramar operates in the Casual fine dining, seafood segment.
Contramar: Disambiguation
Contramar is not a beach club in Zihuatanejo. Contramar is not a seafood market. Contramar is not a chain with identical branches outside Mexico City and Las Vegas.
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Contramar: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Seafood restaurant (source)
- Opened
- 14 August 1998 (source)
- Owner
- Gabriela Camara (source)
- Location
- Durango 200, Roma Norte, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City (source)
- Michelin rating
- Bib Gourmand distinction, Michelin Guide Mexico (source)
- Signature dish
- Pescado a la talla, fish rubbed with red and green marinades (source)
- Other notable dishes
- Tuna tostada with chipotle mayonnaise; pulpo a la Gallega (octopus and potato) (source)
- Origin concept
- Modeled on beachside palapa dining in Zihuatanejo (source)
- International expansion
- Cantina Contramar opened at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.5 / 5 (6,844 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Contramar: Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Contramar?
Contramar is owned by restaurateur Gabriela Camara, who opened it in Roma Norte in 1998.
Does Contramar have a Michelin distinction?
It carries a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes good cooking at moderate prices rather than a star.
What should I order at Contramar?
The signature dish is pescado a la talla, and tuna tostadas with chipotle mayonnaise are also a house specialty.
How far ahead do I need to book Contramar?
Reservations on OpenTable typically open about 30 days before the date, and phone reservations are also accepted.
Has Contramar expanded outside Mexico City?
Yes, a spinoff called Cantina Contramar opened at the Fontainebleau hotel in Las Vegas.
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Contramar: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contramar
- https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/ciudad-de-mexico/cuauhtemoc_1995126/restaurant/contramar
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJez8vvy__0YURP0rx5WhEig4
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