Should I go to Selva or Perezoso first?
The order depends entirely on the pace you want to set for your evening in Roma Norte. Selva and Perezoso are sister venues by Colectivo Carmelo, sitting right next door to each other, but they serve different moods. Selva is a dedicated natural wine bar and vinyl listening room designed to slow you down. Start here if you want an intimate, music-driven prelude to the night, pouring carefully sourced bottles while records spin.
Intimate natural wine bar and vinyl listening room from Colectivo Carmelo.
- Address:
- Córdoba 104, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 CDMX
- Web:
- www.instagram.com/selva.cdmx/
What locals actually do
Chilangos who drink natural wine know that Roma Norte has plenty of crowded, loud spaces. Selva offers the antidote: a room built around the act of listening and lingering. Locals treat this as the anchor of an evening rather than a quick stop. The deep list rewards conversation with the staff to find something unexpected. A classic neighborhood move is to secure a spot here for early evening pours, let the vinyl dictate the tempo of the room, and then walk a few blocks for dinner at Expendio de Maíz, or step right next door to Perezoso to shift the energy of the night.
Grab a seat early to watch the room shift gears, order a glass of whatever skin-contact wine the staff is excited about that evening, and listen to a full side of a record without checking your phone.
Practical notes
- 01Selva focuses heavily on natural wines; lean on the staff to navigate the deep list and find a pour that matches your palate.
- 02The room is intentionally small and intimate, making it better suited for dates or pairs rather than large, loud groups.
- 03Being a vinyl listening room, the music is a central element of the service, dictating the volume and mood of the space.
Good to know
- ✗Walk-ins are common, but seating is limited, so arriving on the earlier side of the evening guarantees a better spot.
- ✗Always confirm the current operating hours directly on their social channels, as independent wine bars in CDMX often shift their schedules.
- ✗Card payments are widely accepted across Roma Norte, but carrying a few smaller MXN bills is helpful for tipping.