Where should I eat after drinks at Selva in Roma Norte?
Wine and vinyl are the draw at Selva, Colectivo Carmelo's intimate listening room in Roma Norte. The sloth-themed emblem sets the tone here—it is a space designed to slow you down over deep cuts of natural wine and spinning records. Because it focuses heavily on the glass and the groove, you will want a dinner plan afterward. Fortunately, you are steps away from some of the best plates in the neighborhood. Walk over to Meroma for contemporary Mexican or grab late-night tacos at Orinoco.
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 treat Selva as the ideal pre-dinner transition. The vinyl listening room format naturally encourages leaning in and actually hearing your companions before a heavier meal. Locals often start their evening here around 19:00, exploring the deep natural wine list curated by the Colectivo Carmelo team. Once the records have properly slowed the evening down, they migrate next door to sister venue Perezoso or take a short stroll to Rosetta for an elegant pasta dinner. If it is a casual night, a quick walk to Taquería Orinoco on Insurgentes offers the perfect high-energy contrast to Selva's grounded, intimate room.
Let the bartender guide you through their current natural wine pours, settle in near the turntable to catch whatever record is spinning, then head over to Meroma for an exceptional dinner on their terrace.
Practical notes
- 01Selva is located right next door to its sister venue, Perezoso, making it incredibly easy to hop between the two Colectivo Carmelo spaces.
- 02The room is intentionally small and intimate to preserve the vinyl listening experience, so it caters best to couples or groups of three.
- 03Roma Norte is highly walkable at night, so moving from drinks here to dinner at Rosetta or Meroma is safe and straightforward.
Good to know
- ✗Walk-ins are generally welcome, but arriving early in the evening ensures you secure a good spot near the music.
- ✗Natural wine selections rotate frequently; always ask the staff what they are currently excited about pouring that night.
- ✗Mexico City's altitude can amplify the effects of alcohol, so drink plenty of water between glasses of wine.