All the guidebooks and local advice agree that El Contramar has some of the freshest and best seafood in Mexico City.
The large room is hidden behind bushes and a constant crowd.
We enjoyed watching the locals arrive and greet each other.
An excellent location to see and be seen, El Contramar is also an excellent place to eat.
On our first visit we started with marinated tuna loin served on a tostada. Four pieces arrived for each of us. Delightful!
Then we had spaghettini and clams.
You will not have to look around for a waiter at El Contramar. You will find one at hand to offer advice and you will see them flying by with crockery newly-filled and newly-emptied.
On our second visit we decided to sample the soups. This is Bill's New England style Clam Chowder. I tasted it -- thick and rich -- pure comfort food.
This is my fish soup with tomato broth and snook.
I hadn't eaten snook before. The soup was just spicy enough to bring out the mild flavour. Delicious. A generous basket of bread will allow you to soak up every drop.
We both had tuna as an entrée. Bill had a "simmered tuna fillet, citrus butter sauce and mashed potatoes". Hungry yet?
I had the seared tuna loin. The soy sauce and citrus juice added just the right bite to the mild fish. It came with a side of fries.
Expect a big loud room with lots of action. Portions are large. Prices are low. Hey, isn't getting to be lunchtime right now?
Your food recommendations on holiday are always so good.
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