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Kolobok

Restaurant • Russian restaurant

👍👍 Delicious meal, one of the best I’ve had in CDMX. The kvass leaked a bit on delivery and caused the bag to rip, but that wasn’t enough to knock off a star. The borscht was hearty and full of flavour, it paired well with the delicious rye bread they provided. The golubtsy (stuffed cabbage) was wel... People often mention Russian, good, delicious, cake, dishes,


Address

Calle Salvador Díaz Mirón 87, Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc, 06400 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Website

www.kolobok.com.mx

Contact

+52 55 5541 7085

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM

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  • 4/5 Rachel C. 4 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    This was my first experience going to a Russian restaurants. While looking at the menu I was pleased to see many vegetarian options. I ordered the sopa borsch vegetariana with beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots onions and cream. Vas very excited to see such a healthg option. It had no cream but I didn't mind as I like to cut back on animal foods when I can. It was honestly so good and I felt so healthy as I was eating it. It also went really well with the bread and butter with was soft and fresh tasting. My partner ordered some fried empanadas including the spinach and cheese, salted cottage cheese and the cabbage with meat. I had half of the spinach one but found the cottage cheese one too heavy after one bite. I appreciated how light and fluffy the spinach empanada was but I would not order much of it since I generally avoid all fried foods. My partner also ordered the Kvas which is a fermented bread beverage. When tasting it was somewhat reminiscent of a cross between beer and kombucha but a bit more sour - definitely an acquired taste - I didn't dislike it but I didn't particularly like how strong it was and it made me a little bit nauseous when having it with my meal since it overpowered the delicate flavors of the borscht. Perhaps it would be better with another meal. I still appreciate it being on the menu due to the health promoting aspects if it but would caution on those unfamiliar with the beverage. My partner even became noticeably tipsy and flushed while having a few sips of it (see picture). Perhaps this is not an alcohol drink in Russian standards but it may be enough for sone people to start noticing an effect. We both really liked the lime water which had the right amount of sweetness and perfect amount of lime without being overpowering. A little disappointed that it did not have very many chia seeds in it however since it was listed on the menu with chia seeds. There may have been 5 chia seeds total. Overall I was glad I came here since I liked my meal and would definitely order the borscht again but some of the foods are not my cup of tea. Still, there are many options so should have something for everyone to enjoy.
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Sean L. 4 years ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Who would have thought that one of the best meals I've had in CDMX would be at a little Russian place where they play Russia-related youtube videos (with sound) on the tvs around the restaurant? The staff was very pleasant and accommodating, specifically Guillermo. We were welcomed and immediately treated with the loveliest rye bread I've had in a long time. The beer selection is somewhat small, but very good. I had a Russian stout (which turned out to be a 10% abv imperial) that went perfectly with the stuffed cabbage I ordered. You must get their honey cake for dessert too!
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Scott St. C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious meal, one of the best I’ve had in CDMX. The kvass leaked a bit on delivery and caused the bag to rip, but that wasn’t enough to knock off a star. The borscht was hearty and full of flavour, it paired well with the delicious rye bread they provided. The golubtsy (stuffed cabbage) was well made, the cabbage soft, but the meat not over-cooked. The real standout was the medovik rebanada (honey cake) which was to die for, it tastes like what I think graham crackers will taste like in heaven, with a light texture and a sweetness that is not overpowering.
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 2/5 Patricio F. 7 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    It's a great place I've been going for a while, but since the pandemic it's the only bakery where I get asked for a tip when buying a cake to go. Not only that, the tip is upfront so if you don't tip them you can expect retaliation in the quality and time of your order. Overall it feels like extortion. Just be wary of this.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Alexandre B. 11 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    The food and service are great! We tried espinaca con queso, canapé de salmon, Borsch, olivie, pelmeni, pollo stragonov, pastel de miel (medovik), and syrniki. The espinaca con queso and pastel de miel were amazing!!! All the other dishes were very tasty too

  • 5/5 William L. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Delicious Russian food. The salad Olivier was perfect. I got the goulash. I was expecting it to be a little more full of paprika, but everything was delicious and my dining companion agreed that his was delicious as well. He had chicken Kyiv.

  • 4/5 Fane 4 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Delicious and fresh food. I would give it 5 stars if it wasn't for how long they took to bring the dessert to our table. I will be coming back in hopes it was just an off night or they got unexpectedly busy.

  • 5/5 Red 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A hidden jewel in the city. I lived for many years in an ex-soviet country where these dishes are easy to find, so I must say that this was a good find, not only can you find dumplings, soups, and every classic but it is also quite good flavour (probably thanks to the mexican ingredients?) I love that it is also adapted or “mexicanized” a little bit, they offer you sauce (salsa). And the pirog (empanadas?) are filled with local cheese (queso oaxaca) I tried couple soups, pirogs and would glady come back.

  • 4/5 Chávez Ruiz Norma L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great, but it took a long time to make it to us. Also, we tried multiple times to get the attention of the waiter

  • 5/5 MarĂ­a Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is delicious. It's preparation and seasoning pleased both my husband and I. We will definitely go again next time we're in the city.

  • 5/5 Alexey I. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food though service isn’t okay and doesn’t meet my expectations. Food is served in a random order, you can get soup than salad or verse vices . Waiters do not take care of getting your table clear of dishes and you have to be prepared to do it by yourself, some food served warm. This kind of service is very typical for Mexican restaurants but not for restaurants in Russia . Though I recommend this place and I’d love to see Russian waiters there it would be more authentic

  • 3/5 Matt P. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I want this place to be so much better than it is. And I feel bad leaving this review. This is actually my first time leaving a review here, though I do read many. I’m Polish, living in MX, and I go here in Santa Maria la Ribera to get my little fix of Borscht, Pelmeni, Gulasz, etc, some vodka, a Baltika, watch some weird circus videos on the TV. Nice atmosphere. These are things that make me feel some comfort, like home. But, seriously: this tastes like hospital food. It’s like what my grandma was eating when she was dying in hospice in the United States. The meat is all overcooked, the sauces are thin, unseasoned, the mashed potatoes like water. There’s a certain comfort in that maybe, even for me. But I prefer to eat well, especially if I’m paying to eat out. I’d suggest you visit Balkan Grill in Navarte and try their Gulasz and get a sense of what cuisine from this region (broadly speaking) can taste like, with real flavor. I have no affiliation with that place whatsoever, no friends there; but I just want people to eat something from this (general) region that tastes like it should. I send a little prayer that Kolobok elevates their game to deserve their reputation 🙏🏽 because right now they’re dialing it in and it makes me feel sad.

  • 5/5 Bronte S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent authentic Russian food. We had Borsche and Pilmeni. Highly recommended!

  • 3/5 Chris W. 1 year ago on Google
    Honey cake dessert was wonderful. Main dishes weren't so spectacular. Didn't taste fresh, seemed like warmed up leftovers.

  • 5/5 Emma Gabriela M. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited the restaurant with my friends and all the food is delicious maybe a little salty but, still delicious, try the honey cake it's amazing.

  • 5/5 Pablo G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Russian food. The staff put great efforts in bringing you the original taste and feel. I tried the basic salad with mayonnaise, dumplings with butter and the delicious honey pay that is just amazing

  • 5/5 Andrea C. 5 years ago on Google
    The empanadas are amazing, but the honey cake stole my heart. I hear that the lines can get insane to get a table but If you come early you dont have to wait. The place is very small. The service is good.

  • 2/5 Mogger R. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered salads and main dishes for take out. Salads were OK but not a restaurant grade. Main dishes were all over-salted (even for me who likes salty food) and meat was lacking. Cheburek was good but belyash wasn't. As a Russian myself I would not recommend this place. But I guess there is no other place in Mexico so there is no choice.

  • 3/5 Christopher A. 1 year ago on Google
    Price too high vs low quality food. Good music and cocktails.

  • 5/5 d d. 2 years ago on Google
    Living nearby temporarily, I started coming here to buy piroshki at the carryout window. Really good! I haven't tried anything else, though. A gander at the menu, and I thought the prices could be better for what it is. Still, I'll be back!

  • 4/5 Gaby 2 years ago on Google
    Food feels homemade. I didn’t like the borscht but the pelmeni Russian dumplings were good.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • âś— Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • âś— Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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