In Mexico City, Mexico, La Taberna del León is best approached as a Mexican restaurant: specific enough to guide expectations before you book. The draw is flavor, texture and regional character; at a polished mid-to-high price point, it should be judged as a polished dinner worth planning ahead for. Choose it when you want flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone; the meal should feel anchored in its setting rather than interchangeable.