Address
Motolinía 20, Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México
Centro, Mexico City
Centro, Mexico City
Best For
live music, Centro evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Wed-Sat21:00-02:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team
Mexico City's Most Respected Jazz Cellar
Zinco Jazz Club is hidden in the basement of a 1930s Art Deco building in the Centro Histórico — Mexico City's most respected jazz cellar. Two sets a night, world-class musicians (touring American and Latin American jazz acts), $200 cover at the door (cash).
The room is wood-panelled with leather banquettes, dim warm lighting, and a small stage at one end. Drinks are basic but properly built — old fashioneds, Manhattans, Cuba libres. The crowd is dressed-up Mexico City professionals 30-60 and visiting jazz tourists.
Pair with Limantour earlier for a serious cocktail before the jazz set.
What to Order
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, orange. Properly built. The jazz cellar standard.
Manhattan
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters. Stirred properly.
Mezcal Negroni
Mezcal, Campari, vermouth. Mexican twist on the Italian classic.
Live Jazz Set
Two sets a night at 21:30 and 23:30. The reason for being here.
