by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
Mexico City welcomes Lorea, an upscale restaurant offering a tasting menu reminiscent of Monaco or Vegas, focusing on showcasing chef talents through flawlessly executed dishes. The elegant ambiance, attentive service, and unique choreographed course delivery enhance the dining experience, featuring exquisite tapas-sized offerings and inventive desserts that highlight the chefs’ creativity. Lorea establishes itself as a premier upscale dining destination in Mexico City, alongside Polanco’s Raíz, offering a sophisticated yet comfortable setting to enjoy traditional European techniques with local ingredients.
by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
Romina earns praise for its simplicity and focus on quality ingredients, creating a refined atmosphere blending fine dining with trattoria charm. With attentive service and a diverse menu showcasing dishes like grilled octopus and stuffed chicken breast, Romina proves its culinary prowess and ability to elevate humble ingredients.
by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
Hacienda de los Morales in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood offers an elegant dining experience steeped in tradition, attracting both locals and visitors alike. With its impressive architecture, diverse menu featuring classic Mexican dishes and European-inspired fare, and impeccable service, it’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a quintessential Mexican culinary experience.
by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
With its elegant ambiance and flawless execution of a sophisticated menu featuring unique local ingredients, it’s become one of our top picks in Mexico City.
by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
Americans, Canadians, Brits, and Aussies, known for their love of egg-based breakfasts, will find a welcoming array of options in Mexico City, mirroring their own culinary preferences. The St. Regis Terraza Restaurant stands out as a top breakfast spot, offering stunning views, impeccable service, and delicious dishes like the traditional Huevo Motuleños, all at surprisingly reasonable prices.
by Ollie O | Apr 24, 2024
Quintonil, under Chef Jorge Vallejo’s guidance, offers an unassuming yet charming atmosphere in Polanco, diverging from nearby high-end eateries by providing an elevated menu without a fixed tasting course. With dishes like the stone crab tostado and sea bass with chipotle rub, Quintonil delivers gourmet interpretations of Mexican classics at a reasonable cost, ensuring a satisfying dining experience with impeccable service and ambiance.
by Ollie O | Feb 18, 2022
Famed chef Enrique Olvera bring his notoriety and skills to a small restaurant seating a little more than a handful of patrons that focuses on the three things most central to Mexican cuisine … corn, corn and corn. Take your tacos, tamales, corn milk and tortillas to go or sit at the counter-height bar on a stool to gobble down a few corn-centric plates of food. Staff is friendly but due to an overabundance of publicity the small restaurant can be crowded, and service slow at peak hours.
by Ollie O | Jun 18, 2019
Saks restaurant in Mexico City, with near-stellar service and execution of a menu boasting more variety than its peers and impressive décor in all locations, lives up to its good reputation. Varied menu will appeal to larger groups.
by Ollie O | Feb 12, 2019
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by Ollie O | Feb 2, 2018
Morimoto, in Mexico City, follows the strategy laid out by celebrity chef, Masaharu Morimoto at his other successful ventures. A unique and flawlessly executed menu with a Japanese personality coupled with outstanding service.
by Ollie O | Aug 28, 2017
Chef Enrique Olvera’s acclaimed restaurant, Pujol, is regarded by some as the city’s best restaurant. We beg to differ. It’s a great restaurant, but no better than a dozen others in the city. We tell you why.
by Ollie O | Aug 27, 2017
In summary, my salad, although good, was excessive. And the expensive steak and lobster were both poorly executed.
by Ollie O | Jun 28, 2017
U.S. based steakhouse chain Capital Grille offers prime aged steaks, seafood and burgers. First-class service in a sophisticated ambience. The burger’s delicious but it’s twice the cost of many burgers in the city that are just as tasty.
by Ollie O | Jun 28, 2017
Capital Grille’s franchise location in Mexico City offers highest-quality steaks and seafood, albeit with a hefty price-tag. It’s “the” place in CDMX to entertain clients.
by Ollie O | Jun 28, 2017
It’s puzzling why this restaurant doesn’t receive more praise than it does. It’s easily one of the ten best upscale dining experiences in Mexico City.
by Ollie O | Jun 28, 2017
The experience at Sud 777 was impressive enough to put Sud 777, among the top five upscale dining restaurants in Mexico City. It’s perhaps a bit off the beaten path, but worth the trip from the heart of the city for most foodies.
by Ollie O | Sep 30, 2016
Anatol, nestled discreetly within the Las Alcobas luxury hotel in Polanco, offers an exquisite dining experience marked by refined elegance and impeccable service. Despite its lack of widespread publicity, the restaurant captivates with its sophisticated decor, blending sleek neutral tones with tasteful art and floral arrangements to create a welcoming ambiance. From the flawless table settings to the expertly prepared dishes, every detail at Anatol reflects a commitment to culinary excellence and attention to detail. Although unable to sample the renowned burger, the tantalizing offerings and attentive service ensure a memorable dining experience, with delightful desserts like the Chocolate + Peanut Butter leaving a lasting impression of Anatol’s dedication to culinary mastery.
by Ollie O | Sep 22, 2016
Nobu in Polanco impresses with its exquisite design and decor, accompanied by exceptional service. Renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa elevates Japanese cuisine to gourmet heights, as evidenced by standout dishes like the Sea Bass in Dry Miso. While some offerings, like the sashimi, may fall short of expectations, Nobu’s overall dining experience remains memorable and worthy of praise.
by Ollie O | Sep 13, 2016
The decor is not quite right, but not as gaudy as Dulce Patria. Service staff seemed a bit confused and flustered. That didn’t really affect service after the first course however. The food was surprisingly good.
by Ollie O | Sep 9, 2016
A comfortable ambiance, good service, and a creative menu put Hotel Carlota near the top of the list for upscale casual dining.
by Ollie O | Sep 28, 2015
Meroto’s minimalist, yet warm and inviting ambiance, superb execution of modern Mexican fusion, and first-class service deserve praise. The dark and murky appearance of most the dishes belies the beauty that lies beneath that dark shroud.