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Night owls rejoice! Whether that quick drink before dinner turned into a three-hour minglefest or the rigors of clubbing have left you craving a proper re-fuel, these after-hours kitchens will delight discerning palates and cosmo-coated bellies alike. From midnight dinners to pre-dawn feasts, these Late-Night Eats are all worth keeping your eyelids raised a little longer.
Best Late-Night Eats in....
Best Late-Night Eats
Mexico City
Au Pied de Cochon Presidente Intercontinental, Campos Eliseos 218, Polanco 55.5327.7756
The Draw: A perennial favorite of the city’s rich and fabulous, Au Pied de Cochon is an impressive re-creation of the Paris original, with a fabulous raw bar and sinfully delicious roasted pork legs. The Scene: The vibe is that of one big champagne celebration with decadent French cuisine. The Art Nouveau restaurant is a regular stop on the dining circuit of the city’s most illustrious personalities, including not just older affluent types but young hipsters, too. Singles keep happily occupied at the two bars, while regulars walk around slapping backs and rubbing shoulders. 24/7. $$$ Hot Tip: Request a window-side table for maximum exposure and avoid the non-smoking section, which is usually empty and quite lonely.
Barracuda Diner Nuevo León 4, Condesa, 55.5211.9480
The Draw: This is as close as you’ll get to a down-home American diner in Mexico—and local hipsters love it. The Scene: Bordering on kitsch, the 1950s-style spot attracts young, free-spirited urbanites who slide into its pale green booths or perch atop cherry-red bar stools to slurp milkshakes and exchange yearning looks. Jukebox rock music accompanies the simple, invigorating fare—listed on a blackboard—such as mac ‘n’ cheese, New York–style hot dogs, juicy hamburgers, and spaghetti with meatballs. This place doesn’t offer high cuisine or fashion, but it does promise late-night fun. Daily 1:30pm–3am. $$ Hot Tip: Wednesday nights bring a DJ rockin’ and rollin’ into the dawn.
The Draw: The buzzing late-night bistro offers a terrific raw bar and an open kitchen serving mouthwatering pastas and pizzas. The Scene: Stylish business professionals looking to loosen their ties after a long day pack the Art Deco dining room and trade business secrets over a few cold ones. The crowd becomes increasingly good-natured as the drinks flow and the night wears on. 24/7. $$$ Hot Tip: Before or after Bice, stop by the lobby-level Blue Lounge, and sip martinis while sitting over a transparent floor covering a blue-lit lagoon.
