Where can I try Mexican natural wine in Roma Norte?
Tucked onto Tonalá, Loup Bar remains the definitive introduction to Mexico's natural wine movement. The candlelit room feels intimate without trying too hard, and the list balances funky imports with exceptional Mexican low-intervention bottles from Baja California and Querétaro. Tell the staff what you usually drink, and let them pour you a glass of Bichi or estate-bottled Vena Cava. Pair your glass with their roasted carrots or a plate of local cheeses.
What locals actually do
Chilangos use natural wine bars as the starting point for a night out, rather than the final destination. You will see groups sharing a bottle of Pét-Nat at Loup Bar around 19:30 before heading to a late dinner nearby, or stopping in for a nightcap after eating at Rosetta. Mexican natural wine has exploded, and locals specifically seek out producers like Bichi from Tecate or wineries in Guanajuato that are reviving ancestral methods. While European bottles are popular, the real pride here is showing visitors how Mexican terroir translates to low-intervention skin-contact whites and light, chilled reds.
A glass of Bichi No Sapiens red at Loup Bar around 20:00, paired with their sourdough and local butter, before walking over to Phoenix Records for late-night music.
Practical notes
- 01Loup Bar is located at Tonalá 97 in Roma Norte, open Monday through Saturday from 17:00 to midnight, closed Sundays.
- 02Prices range from 180 MXN to 300 MXN per glass, with full bottles starting around 900 MXN.
- 03Walk-ins are usually fine before 19:30, but reservations via their website are highly recommended for weekend tables.
Good to know
- ✗The indoor seating fills up fast, so expect to sit on the sidewalk patio during peak hours.
- ✗Natural wine lists rotate constantly, so specific bottles you read about online may not be available.
- ✗Credit cards are widely accepted, but a cash tip of 10 to 15 percent is standard practice.