643071 Sat Aug 08 15:59:33 -0700 2009 3 55 Mexico 0 4929310 I read good reviews of the Catalán restaurant, "El Racó", on other websites. I also visited their own site, where there's a lean but intriguing menu. Have any Chowhounds been to El Racó, Col. Condesa, Mexico City? http://elraco.com.mx/ Anonimo Sat Aug 08 15:59:33 -0700 2009 49726 Anonimo 1 5012848 Haven't been checking the posts section in a long while and noticed this! El Raco is my favorite neighborhood place with devotees, great food, and great service. The cuisine is Catalan based, recommended dishes to start Pan con Tomate even though the bread basket (free) is delicous, any of the starters are winners. Main dishes not to be missed - Fideúa or the Salt baked Huachinango served table side. Great wine list, finish with the Bomba Sorpresa or the Cor de mel i Mató Hope you get this in time for your visit! Tue Sep 08 06:20:45 -0700 2009 4929310 42593 Ruth in Condechi 2 5021478 We'll put El Racó on our list for another time. We spent only two nights in Mexico City on our return from the U.S. We stayed close to our hotel in Colonia Roma Norte, and ate locally. Fri Sep 11 05:24:12 -0700 2009 5012848 49726 Anonimo 1 5092231 Raco is definitely great, always calm in a neighborhood where the restaurants can be crowded, and highly approved by several Spanish friends of mine. They rave about the Fideua, too - it's mighty delish. They have some sauteed mushrooms that are also quite good. Fri Oct 09 16:06:24 -0700 2009 4929310 77217 gueraaven