Distrito Federal: An Authentic Taste of Mexico Awaits You

Super cool spot. The establishment offers good eats, good craft cocktails and good vibes. There’s indoor seating, outdoor seating, and bar seating. We had a pretty early reservation at 6:30pm for a Friday night and it was semi busy with what may be the happy hour crowd (although I don’t know if they actually offer happy hour). Around 8pm, it was starting to get pretty crowded. Upon arrival, we sat outside while they cleaned our table for indoor seating. The waitress asked if we preferred indoors or outdoors, so we decided to stay outdoors since the weather was nice. Shortly after we received our tequila shots, a gentleman asked if we want to move inside so we would not be rushed. We were not sure what he meant as most 4-person reservations are allotted two hours to dine. He explained that there was a 7:30pm reservation and that if we moved inside, where we were supposed to be originally, we wouldn’t have to rush. The group decided we didn’t care if we sat indoors or outdoors, but given the fact that if we moved inside, there’d be no rush, we decided to go back indoors. Well, 1.5 hours later, after finishing our food and ordering our 3rd cocktail, we were told by the waitress that there was another party waiting. We were like, “Wait, didn’t you move us inside, so we didn’t have to rush out?” CONFUSING. Our host is a regular so he didn’t say anything other than, “We are planning to have dessert, so please bring us a dessert menu when you can.” As mentioned, food was good, drinks were good, and the ambiance is lively. I still plan to go back but this mishap with rushing people out and moving them around was slightly annoying. It made no sense as you cannot expect a party of four to dine and dash in 1.5 hours. General rule of thumb is 1.5 hours for two and 2-2.5 hours for parties of four. Other than that, we had a great time. This is in Downtown Campbell, so parking is sparse. Plan to park at a distance and walk over unless you just get lucky and are able to find a spot on the main drag.

9/27/24 Distrito did not disappoint tonight. Cocktails and food were on point as always. We felt the Lucid Dreams were just a scootch 'light' this time. Maybe it was a new batch that didn't have time to mature. It was still delicious but just a little light and not quite as full in the glass as usual. We're just happy to have it as an option! The Dulce De Leche Bread Pudding was tasty. It had a nice crispy exterior but it was a little watery. We think if they use maybe a thicker cream it will be stellar. It tasted like a churro. We LOVE Distrito and we recommend them to everyone. ----------------------------------------- 7/27/24 Consistency is a factor we really appreciate, and Distrito Federal does not disappoint! We have brought many people here, and all have loved it. Don't come here if you're in a hurry. They are not in a rush, and they want you to enjoy your meal without feeling like you need to leave. The cocktails are always beyond fabulous and so well-balanced that you don't even taste the alcohol. The food is DELICIOUS and always fresh! I had mentioned before, the kale salad needed a little stronger of a peanut dressing, and they came through like a champ! It's tasty, spicy, and full of flavor. I tried the roasted Cauliflower tostada's and they were sooooo good! I just had them two days ago and I'm already salivating to go back! Thank you Isaac and staff for always making the experience top notch! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2024 We arrived on Friday night without a reservation for 4 people and we were a little surprised at the 2 hour wait, but after trying to get in to other restaurants on the street, quickly realized it was a standard wait time. We are SO glad we waited! Distrito Federal is an absolute gem! It is small but MIGHTY! The cocktails are the best we've EVER had! If Lucid Dreams is ever removed from the menu, I think we will be physically ill! It's indescribable and the difficulty to craft it with the complexity of the brewing, fermentation, and purification is worth the wait (the cocktails take time to be delivered to the table), the money, and the chance you might be a bit tipsy after drinking it! It's the cleanest, smoothest, softest, most delicious blend of multiple different alcohols you'll ever taste. You CANNOT taste any alcohol. It is just lovely. The Cure for the Cause is ALSO FANTASTIC! It is so complex that you cannot identify the different flavors on your tongue at any given time. It is also a blend of multiple ingredients that are so balanced It's unreal. It's no wonder the Mixologist is award winning! They can also make wonderful mocktails if anyone in your group isn't drinking (too bad they are missing out in the real thing!). ;) Now, let's get to the food. I personally don't eat red meat or pork, nor can I eat cilantro so I was a bit of a complex customer for the chef. Most items are marinated in cilantro or it cannot be removed from the item so just know going in that it might be a little challenging to find an item but once you do it will be FABULOUS! We were all beyond satisfied with everything that was ordered and cannot wait to return! Everything was fresh, flavorful, crisp when it should be, soft when it should be, generous portions, and had the perfect amount of heat. The desserts were tasty as well but what stood out were the churros!!! DELICIOUS!!! Isaac is so personable and knowledgeable about the industry and the food he has created. He is a doll and makes you feel so welcome!! We truly loved our experience and can't wait to return. Words for the wise, this is not really a place for children if you are able to get a sitter do so and enjoy! It's adult food and adult drinks and the space is very small so family night might be better elsewhere.

Had a late lunch here around 2pm on a Sunday. Would probably recommend a reservation at peak times, as it is a more cozy location. Have seen spot transition multiple times and this is a nice addition to DT Campbell. We had a group of 4 and we were able to walk-in and get a seat at the bar easily. Cute mood ambience and the bartenders were awesome! Super attentive and gave us great drink and food recommendations. The cocktails are fancy, with a lot of unique ingredients, like fresh juices and homemade chamoy. They also have a selection of decent Mexican beers. The food was really good! We got the guacamole which was pretty basic but opted for the homemade chicharrones to dip, which were amazing. Ordered the carne molcajete to share. Meats were cooked perfectly (even the steak), which can be hard with the pot overcooking. The pork belly tacos were also good - meat was tender. Friends ordered the enchiladas and the chile verde sauce was to die for. They also have homemade flour and corn tortillas, beans (3 different options) and rice which came with the entrees. It’s definitely elevated Mexican food at a bit higher price, but we all enjoyed it and will definitely go back. Hopefully they make it at this location!

A little gem in downtown Campbell that our local friends recommended. Parking was not easy. After looking around a bit we finally found parking on street about 5 minutes away. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed, reservations only. It was a vibrant and beautiful place, albeit very small with only a few tables inside and some outdoor. The drinks were very creative and pretty. My margarita fresca with watermelon juice and two water melon balls rolled in salt and chili flakes was surprisingly a great combination, although the drink itself tasted a bit bland. The enchiladas verde was served artistically and tasted heavenly, with very flavorful and moist chicken meats inside that almost melt in your mouth. They allow you to mix and match the street tacos and we sample all three with meats. The al pastor one was tasty, and the steak one was good too but for some reason it tasted slightly bitter to me. Crispy fish tacos had beautiful presentation and were a hit! Overall it’s a great place with a whimsical twist on Mexican food and drinks, a little pricey for tacos but you pay for the ambience and artistry of the chef and mixologists.

Went in for a late dinner. From the experience of calling to get a reservation and the service at the restaurant, everything was great. The host (Kendrick) communicated well and had a truly welcoming attitude. Food and cocktails were delicious and served with care (by Dennis). We will definitely be back!

I'm so excited about this new little gem in Campbell! The vibe is great.. the food is great.. the drinks were yummmm! We ordered way too much for the for of us, but we finished it all and were super content leaving! The street corn was creamy and flavorful. The Hamachi shots were a surprise on the menu and delicious. Guacamole was fresh and right level of spicy. Street tacos, order the beef (steak) - you won't be disappointed. The enchilada was very tasty and a very safe choice.

Small warm friendly tequila centric pub with good food, good drinks, and good service. Had a margo and a taco trio, all very good with interesting choices. Very easy place to hang out a while. Recommended.

Came in with my girl Sunday night and we were greeted right away by Jonah, who was super friendly and made us feel welcome right off the bat. He even asked us where we’d prefer to sit, which was a nice touch most places don’t offer. We sat at the bar, the bartender Rafa took great care of us. He asked what kinds of drinks we were in the mood for and made some solid recommendations. We both had a watermelon tequila drink he recommended that tastes just like the Mexican watermelon chile lollipops which was so refreshing and yummy! We ordered the esquite and the quesabirrias, and both were super flavorful. Big shoutout to Chef Geo! The food was bomb and the presentation was aesthetically pleasing. Overall, the service was top tier. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend checking this spot out. We’ll for sure be back!