Mexico City restaurant that isn't Pujol

[yinyang]

Hi everyone,

I've been to the DF a few times and have tried Contramar, Pujol, and Biko. Biko was a bit disappointing in terms of service. We had the tasting menu and they didn't really explain to us what we were eating (seemed easier to just have the menu in front of us).

Anyway, I loved Pujol the most. I was wondering if anyone has other recommendations similar to Pujol? If not, I'm definitely OK with having a second go at Pujol :)

We will be staying in the Polanco area for two weeks but only want to splurge on one really nice meal.

Thanks!

[IamLATAM]

I went to Pujol back in March 2013 and I enjoyed the overall experience. I ordered the Chef's menu, which I thought was priced reasonably for a Top 100 restaurant, but was a bit disappointed with the desserts. That said, I would still recommend giving Pujol a shot if you are in DF.

Read my complete review at www.iamlatam.com/pujol-mexico-city-me...

[danielinmex]

Como restaurant is my favorite, its located in Aristoteles between Horacio y Homero, about 3 blocks from Polanco hotels area, probably the best restaurant in mexico city.

[super_al]

for mexican high end pujol, dulce patria and azul condesa are great.
jaso and bike really good high end places
el cardenal (3 branches) amazing good traditional mexican food, with good quality and very low cost
also for good tapas try jaleo in polanco
puntarenas and contramar for fish both great (first in palmas second in cibeles)
also really worth going la rosseta in la roma, high end and good prices make sure to book for dinner always full

[comiendosiempre]

Dulce Patria. Best upscale meal we had in MEX.

[Strangewine]

Cafe Tacuba

[cristina]

Café Tacuba can be a lot of fun--especially on a Sunday for late breakfast--and is certainly worth a visit, but IMHO it is in no way up to the culinary level of any of the other restaurants mentioned in this thread.

Link: http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

[foodinspace]

I second the suggestion for Azul. Outstanding! I loved the Pescado Veracruzana.

[danebaxter]

I'd recommend Dulce Patria, Martha Ortiz's new restaurant. It's in Polanco off Masaryk and Anatole France, inside the Las Alcobas Hotel. I've been twice and enjoyed it both times -- fantastic cocktails (you have to get the guanábana margarita), upscale setting. The menu doesn't toy with molecular gastronomy as much as Pujol's does, but the food is solid and well-prepared. It's Mexican with a creative twist from Martha.

[Geoff]

I was at Dulce Patria a couple of weeks ago. Outstanding, definitely go. P.S. EVERYONE except us got the guanabana margarita. It's a frozen concoction, fyi.

Also went to Azul y Oro for comida. It is as advertised.....not at all fancy, lovely staff, and truly wonderful food - huge flavor.

[Ruth in Condechi]

JASO ( http://www.jaso.com.mx/) not just the love story between the two chefs - the food is incrediblly good and super presentations- don't pass up the dessert tasting menu...

Another good and new place is Azul in Condesa - Chef Ricardo Munoz Zuritas Cafe azul y oro transported to the Condesa, hence the name. Same prices as the UNAM - but beautiful setting and a complete bar!
On Av. Nuevo leon #68 - not to Be missed - his Alma Jarocho festival with foods of his native Veracruz.

[cristina]

Re JASO: read more here:
http://mexicocooks.typepad.com/mexico_cooks/2010/11/mexico-cooks-at-restaurante-jaso-in-mexico-city.html

This is not Mexican food, but very sophisticated high-end American food with a little bit of Mexican flavor twist. It's just gorgeous and the food and service are miles above outstanding, you simply cannot go wrong.

Link: http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

[veryconsumista]

I decided to invite a friend to Jaso for her birthday and I know it's not going to be exactly low cost, but I would appreciate any help I can get to budget for this experience!
We will probably not drink any wine, and I expect we'll have a main dish each, and possibly two desserts or one dessert and one appetizer.
Thank you in advance, and also thank you Cristina for the useful blog post (that was in fact the reason why I chose this birthday gift for her) :)

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Jaso
88 Newton, Mexico City 11570, MX

[cristina]

I hope you read this in time...we've been out of town and just got home. I would say a budget of 2000 pesos should cover your meal at Jaso...it could be less, if you decide not to enjoy a glass of wine. Be sure to make reservations. Have a wonderful time! And by all means post back.

[veryconsumista]

Thank you, Cristina!!! It is definitely helpful. I haven't gone yet (buuuudgeeeet), but I will make sure to post back once I've done it :)

[ckshen]

great to hear about Azul. couldn't find the time to go to UNAM last time i was there.

this new location is much more convenient.