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Where to Eat in Polanco, Ciudad de México: Lychee Martini
This guide turns Best Restaurants in Mexico City | The places you must try in CDMX from Israel Plata into a practical restaurant map with 15 saved spots around Polanco, Mexico City, and Roma Norte. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Israel Plata curated a list of his 15 favorite restaurants in Mexico City based on over 30 years of living in the capital. He particularly highlighted the bakery Maque for its authentic feel and the stunning panoramic views of the city from the Citizen Bar. His top recommendations emphasize a mix of creative Mexican cuisine, high-quality international dishes, and sentimental local favorites.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Polanco.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 15 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Stuffa
Italian Restaurant in Vasco de Quiroga 3800-Loc.442, Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, 05348 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Santa Fe, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Hours: Hours available - Blanco Castelar
Restaurant in Av. Emilio Castelar 163, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Hours: Hours available - calle Rosa Negra
Place marker in C. Rosa Negra, 01470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, Mexico - Mandolina Polanco
Restaurant in Av. Emilio Castelar 135, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Hours: Hours available - El Japonez
Japanese Restaurant in Av. Emilio Castelar 135, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Blanco Colima
Restaurant in C.Colima 168, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Roma Norte, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez
International Airport in Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Peñón de los Baños, Ciudad de México, Mexico - Parole
Italian Restaurant in Av. Emilio Castelar 163, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Puerto Madero
Argentinian Restaurant in Av. Pdte. Masaryk 110, Polanco, Bosques de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Los Danzantes
Mexican Restaurant in Parque Centenario 12, Coyoacán TNT, Coyoacán, 04000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: High - Maque
Restaurant in Av. Emilio Castelar 209 G, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11510 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Polanco, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Balta
Restaurant in 297 Avenue, Av. P.º de la Reforma 297, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Medium - 3 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Lychee martini
- Sushi cake
- Rollo Carolito
- Pasta la Venesa
- Shrimp tacos
- Burger
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate con leche
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Polanco neighborhood
- Explored Parque Lincoln
- Visited the Frida Kahlo Museum area
- Dined at the Sofitel hotel
- Viewed the city from Citizen Bar
- Visited a bakery in Condesa
- Explored the historic center of Mexico City
- Visited the Roma neighborhood
Planning notes for Mexico City
Mexico City, situated in the high-altitude Valley of Mexico, occupies the historical site of Tenochtitlán, founded by the Mexica in 1325. Following the 16th-century Spanish arrival, the city was redesigned as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This historical sequence resulted in a built environment where colonial structures.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tuna Tostadas
Iconic to the CDMX seafood scene, specifically popularized by Contramar. These feature fresh, raw tuna slices atop a crispy tortilla with chipotle mayo, avocado, and crispy leeks. - Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
A hallmark of the city's fine-dining evolution, particularly at Pujol. This dish features a circle of 'Mole Madre' (aged for thousands of days) surrounding a center of fresh. - Chilaquiles Rellenos
A trending 2026 evolution of the classic breakfast, where the tortilla chips themselves are stuffed with ingredients like beans, cheese, or meat before being bathed in salsa. - Tacos de Canasta
Known as 'basket tacos,' these are pre-made, steamed tacos often sold from the back of a bicycle. - Rol de Guayaba
The most famous pastry in the city from Panadería Rosetta. This guava and cheese roll has achieved legendary status among locals and tourists alike.
When to go: The best time to visit Mexico City is between March and May, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the city’s jacarandas are in full bloom. While the winter months (December–February) offer dry skies and peak cultural events like Dia de los Muertos in late.
Local tips
- Always carry small denominations of Mexican Pesos as many local markets and street food stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Use app-based transportation like Uber or Didi instead of hailing street taxis to ensure fixed pricing and GPS tracking.
- Add a tip of 10% to 15% at restaurants, as it is the standard social expectation for service staff.
- Stay alert in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and stick to well-lit, populated neighborhoods after dark.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA Fan Festival at the Zócalo: A massive public viewing and cultural hub for the 2026 World Cup featuring a 510-square-meter screen and local gastronomy.
- Lotti: A viral new opening in Roma Norte by Swiss chef Luc Liebster, blending European technique with Mexican ingredients in a restored 1915 mansion.
- El Mekong: A trending Southeast Asian-inspired cantina in Juárez from the creators of the Tacos Saigon pop-ups, known for its bold spices and complimentary small plates.
Extra place context
- Pujol
Known for: Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Mexico City, managed by the local Secretariat of Tourism, featuring guides for neighborhoods like Polanco.
Planning questions
Where did Israel Plata eat in Polanco, Ciudad de México?
This guide maps all 15 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Polanco, Ciudad de México.
What are the must-try foods in Polanco, Ciudad de México?
Creator picks from the video include Lychee martini, Sushi cake, Rollo Carolito, Pasta la Venesa. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.