Casa Imperial Polanco — Restaurant in Mexico City

I liked this restaurant so much that I had lunch here 4 of the 7 days that I spent in Mexico City. The food is excellent - including the fine selection of desserts. I enjoyed excellent service, which was important as I travelled alone. All the staff made me feel at home. The music is not the tired selection of international pop hits but rather more authentic Mexican and South American rhythms. The atmosphere is very pleasant, partly because the restaurant is open to the outside, separated from the street by a row of plants. You can't ask for more - and that is why I ate there so often, and...

Stopped here for a mid day meal in the trendy neighborhood of Polanco. I loved the chicken enchilada with mole, and had a refreshing iced tea to go with it. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was light but refined. The bill for two people - appetizer, mains, drinks - was the same as paying for a pair of greasy burger and soggy fries in Washington DC. Could not believe that eating a delicious and quality meal in the poshest neighborhood of Mexico City costs the same as a very average burger in a typical...

It was 1pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was only serving the dinner menu. Huh? So that was the most disappointing part. The restaurant was nearly empty with only 4 other tables of people. I only ordered tacos and a cocktail. The total was less than $20 USD / $400 MXN. It might be good for dinner, but not for brunch or lunch. Go to the restaurant across the street, Maison Belen if you want to have...