EXPLORE
Discover MExico city through the gateway of Campos Polanco
Campos Polanco offers insightful recommendations for the discerning traveler seeking to explore the vibrant art, culture, gastronomy, and excellence of Mexico City from its core.
Secure your accommodation to unlock the city's secrets and immerse yourself in the quintessential Polanco experience.
RESTAURANTS
MALIX | A celebration of the richness of culinary fusion in a concept that is a restaurant, cafe and wine store. MALIX reimagines the contemporary culinary scene of CDMX, creating a dynamic space for diners.
Ticuchi | Experience unique culinary delights in this atmospheric venue. Ticuchi offers an extensive list of Agave spirits, featuring a variety of mezcals. The impressive cocktail selection perfectly complements the food menu, which showcases vegetarian and pescatarian interpretations of Oaxacan cuisine.
Guzina Oaxaca | Explore the true meaning of Oaxacan cuisine at Guzina Oaxaca. Try their prix fixe menu to delight in rich tastes and powerful flavors.
Bellopuerto | Bringing oceanside flavor to Mexico City, Bellopuerto offers great Mexican seafood and excellent service. Order a plate of tuna tacos, tostadas or octopus tacos, you will not be disappointed.
Carmela y Sal | Led by chef Gabriela Ruiz Lugo, this elevated restaurant offers some of the best gastronomic creations in the country. Visit this cosmopolitan restaurant & bar, which specializes in imaginative cocktails & elevated traditional cuisine.
Quintonil | Indulge in a memorable dinner at Quintonil, another top-rated restaurant in Polanco. Chef Jorge Vallejo's tasting menu showcases the best of Mexican ingredients prepared with contemporary techniques.
Pujol | Experience the culinary artistry of Pujol, Chef Enrique Olvera's Michelin-starred restaurant, where Mexican heritage meets contemporary creativity with a focus on corn, seafood, and vegetables.
Em | Indulge in the inventive and elevated Mexican cuisine of Lucho Martínez, where seasonal ingredients from local producers inspire signature dishes that push culinary boundaries with freshness and creativity.
ER RRE un Bistro | Chef Lorea Olavarri's cozy Polanco bistro — cooking from memory, famous for its cult potato bread — the neighborhood gem where locals feel at home.
Mariscocho | Sinaloan seafood with Mazatlán attitude — wood-fired zarandeados, fierce aguachiles, and creamy crab tacos — a festive Polanco marisquería made for long afternoons.
Nevería Roxy | A CDMX ice cream institution since the 1930s — an old-fashioned nevería making its own helados and nieves onsite, from mamey and zapote to bitter chocolate — a retro Polanco classic.
Joselo Café | A beloved Polanco coffee bar on Emilio Castelar — serious espresso, standout cappuccinos and chai lattes, fresh panadería — with a tiny upstairs terrace overlooking the park.
El Tigre Silencioso | A stylish norteña cantina in a Roma casona — Baja-driven dishes for sharing, standout margaritas, and a sexy supper-club hum.
Ultramarinos de Mar | Chef Lucho Martínez's Veracruz-inspired seafood room in Roma — pristine product, precise technique, a Bib Gourmand oyster bar — where the aguachile de ostión is mandatory.
Chapulín | Contemporary Mexican cuisine — land and sea, author cocktails, artisanal mezcals — a sophisticated Polanco classic on our same street, Campos Eliseos.
Mi Compa Chava | Mazatlán street seafood by chef Salvador Orozco — the viral Señora Torres seafood tower, black aguachile, shrimp costras — loud, generous, and fiercely Sinaloan.
El Remolkito | The inventors of the sirloin trompo — juicy charcoal-cooked sirloin shaved onto tacos, gringas, and volcanes — a CDMX taquería legend since 1998.
Restaurante Arroyo | A Tlalpan institution since 1940 — the world's largest Mexican restaurant, famous for its lamb barbacoa — mariachi, live shows, and Sunday family feasts
La Bonvi | Chef César de la Parra's upscale taquería — prime-cut tacos (picaña, New York, brisket) and a roasted picaña trompo — proof that tacos can be fancy.
El Turix | A tiny Yucatecan taquería on Emilio Castelar — slow-roasted cochinita pibil in tacos, tortas, and panuchos — cash only, eaten standing up, worth it.
Attractions & locations
Parque Lincoln | Explore a beautiful green space in the heart of Polanco. Admire the sculptures and relax on a bench while enjoying the surroundings.
Avenida Presidente Masaryk | Take a stroll down Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Polanco's main shopping street, lined with luxury boutiques and high-end stores. Shop for designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Chapultepec Castle | Explore Chapultepec Castle, located within Chapultepec Park, just a short drive from Polanco. Learn about Mexico's history as you wander through the castle's halls and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the hilltop location.
Polanquito | Take a walk through Polanquito, a charming neighborhood within Polanco known for its boutiques, cafes, and galleries. Browse the shops for unique souvenirs and gifts.
Museo Jumex | Spend your afternoon exploring Museo Jumex, a contemporary art museum showcasing works by both Mexican and international artists. Admire the diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations.
Polanco Farmers Market| Every Saturday, the east end of Parque Lincoln becomes a street market — exotic fruit, guacamole pounded fresh in molcajetes, tacos, tlacoyos, and aguas frescas — the city's best antojitos morning.
Bars
Rayo | Start your evening with cocktails at Rayo, a cocktail bar that takes inspiration from the legend of Mayahuel and designs each drink to pair perfectly with communal dining options to share among friends.
Parker & Lenox | Enjoy burgers, bar food & cocktails at this industrial-chic venue with live blues & jazz performances.
Limantour | Offering creative mezcal & tequila cocktails, plus simple bar food, this is a hot spot in Mexico city, settled within a buzzy venue with outdoor tables.
FOMA Bar | A Roma Norte cocktail lab doing wild, science-driven drinks — mole-infused mezcal old fashioneds, blue-cheese martinis — from a North America's 50 Best Bars team.
Bar Mauro | An Italian-style cocktail bar built for aperitivo hour — playful pours like the Garibaldillo, an adult Orange Julius, in a room made for lingering.
Tokyo Music Bar | A Japanese-style hi-fi listening bar where vinyl is the headliner — a serious analog sound system, hand-picked records, and well-made cocktails in a dim, intimate room built for listening.
Librería Castelar | A bookstore-fronted speakeasy in Polanco pouring classic cocktails, wine, and vinyl-fueled nights — including its recurring TOMO sessions — steps from the hotel.
GALLERIES
LS Galería | Since 2000, the gallery has been a vibrant hub in Mexico City's cultural scene, showcasing both established masters like Rufino Tamayo and emerging talents, embodying a commitment to fostering artistic expression.
Galería Kolectivo | With a mission to promote and disseminate art, Galería Kolectivo connects collectors with the world of sculpture, painting, and other artistic expressions, guided by a vision of honesty and transparency.
Óscar Roman Gallery, Art & Design | Discover a wide selection of unique and original works of art. This gallery’s goal is to offer quality pieces that reflect personal style. Explore Óscar Roman gallery and find the piece that speaks to you.
Galeria Divert | Galería Divart emerged from the desire to promote Mexican artists. The gallery is now entirely dedicated to Mexican artists and is committed to internationalizing their work with a focus on service, attention, and quality.
Morán Morán | Established in 2008, Morán Morán is dedicated to contemporary art, representing emerging and mid-career artists alongside historical material, fostering exploration and collaboration, and imprinting a freeform and experimental identity early on, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
Galeria 526 | Established in 1942, Galeria 526 fosters the dissemination of artistic, scientific, and humanistic works from multidisciplinary perspectives, promoting activities across exact sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Alquimiamc The Gallery | Artist Cojab's intricately designed original works, crafted using a proprietary production process that maximizes the distinct qualities of precious metals, have garnered a fervent global following, gracing art collections worldwide and attracting discerning personal collectors.
Galería 314 | Offering a variety of portrait, abstract, textured and contemporary pieces, Galería 314 offers works by old masters and rising stars in Mexico City.
Claire Harp Gallery | The mission of this gallery is to promote art through unique paintings and sculptures, where they constantly explore new techniques and modernize art. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of emotions, thanks to works inspired by both free and contemporary styles.
