Mexico City restaurant guide.BUSINESS MEXICO brings you an ongoing list of some of Mexico City's top restaurants, rated by cost, service, decor and cuisine. A new restaurant is rotated onto the list every month, and we welcome your comments, recommendations and criticisms of the restaurants you've visited in order to compile the most accurate and complete listing possible. Email us at busmex@amcham.com.mx or write to BUSINESS MEXICO, Lucerna 78, Colonia Juarez, Mexico D.F., C.P. 06600. Le Cirque Le Cirque is a famed French restaurant in Manhattan owned and operated by Sirio Maccioni. Currently at One Beacon Court (151 East 58th Street), it is a 16000 square foot restaurant designed by interior designer Adam Tihany, architect Costas Kondylis. Mariano Escobedo 700 Col. Nueva Anzures Tel.: 5263-8881 A perfect dining option for the rich and famous or those who want to pretend like they are. Located in the Camino Real Hotel The "Camino Real Hotel" established in 1912, this landmark in the heart of El Paso has brought together the elegance that characterizes the Camino Real name and all the warmth and tradition of Southern hospitality. , there are no windows to the outside world, which allows for an intimate dining experience or a private business lunch where the knitty gritty is the main course. Very expensive food and drinks highlight the menu, so come psychologically and financially prepared. Our recommendations include the delicious rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting or a seafood dish. Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket. 9 FOOD 9 DECOR 10 SERVICE $70 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Mazurka mazurka (məzûr`kə, –z  r`–), Polish national dance that spread to England and the United States at the beginning of the 19th cent.
New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of 150, Col. Napoles Tels.: 5523-8811, 5543-4509 An old mansion converted into a restaurant was a pleasant setting for an afternoon meal. Don't expect Mexican offerings here, as the food is authentically Polish. For platters, we very highly recommend the kaczka, roasted duck, golobki, cabbage stuffed with ground beef and the nalesnick, a cheese-stuffed crepe crepe (krāp), thin fabric of crinkled texture, woven originally in silk but now available in all major fibers. There are two kinds of crepe. with blueberries, for dessert. Unfortunately, a power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" darkened dark·en v. dark·ened, dark·en·ing, dark·ens v.tr. 1. a. To make dark or darker. b. To give a darker hue to. 2. To fill with sadness; make gloomy. 3. the atmosphere and the semi-professional staff could use some service training. 8 FOOD 7 DECOR 7 SERVICE $30 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Aguila y Sol Moliere 42, Col. Polanco Tel.: 5281-8354 A very chic and modern Mexican restaurant that leaves behind the colonial area and ushers hungry patrons into the new age of local cuisine and architecture, while conserving its "Mexicaness." The restaurant's modernized versions of traditional Mexican appetizers and entrees are quite tasty and the impeccably dressed waitstaff gave top-notch service. 8 FOOD 9 DECOR 9 SERVICE $40 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Cambalache Arquimedes 85, Col. Polanco Tels.: 5280-2080, 5280-2957 If you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an intimate dining spot, this bustling Argentine restaurant is not the place to go. Its ambience is somewhat sickly--the walls and lighting are yellow--but there are strokes of authenticity in the pictures on the walls that illustrate various facets of South American life. The oil-soaked salad was a definite loser, but our good meat entrees were cooked to our specifications and were pleasantly filling. 7 FOOD 7 DECOR 8 SERVICE $35 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Champs Elysees Champs É·ly·sées A tree-lined thoroughfare of Paris, France, leading from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Noun 1. Paseo de la Reforma Paseo de la Reforma (a Spanish-language name that roughly translates as "Promenade of the Reform") is a 12 km long grand avenue in Mexico City, Mexico. The name commemorates the liberal reforms of 19th century president Benito Juárez. 316, Col. Juarez Tels.: 5533-3698, 5514-0450 Wonderful for a friendly lunch or romantic dinner, the intimate ambience is highlighted by impressive paintings and a fine minimalist design. A wide food selection makes beginning a meal a difficult task but one that's certainly well worth it. The restaurant's specialty--French cuisine--is exquisite, and specifically, the grilled salmon tops our list. The choice of a daily Mexican-style "comida corrida" makes pampering yourself a more economical affair. 9 FOOD 9 DECOR 9 SERVICE $40 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Tierra D'Vinos Durango 197, Col. Roma Tels.: 5208-5133, 5207-9716 Wine lovers beware: over 1,000 bottles of wine from Bulgaria to New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. spur so much excitement you might hyperventilate hy·per·ven·ti·late v. hy·per·ven·ti·lat·ed, hy·per·ven·ti·lat·ing, hy·per·ven·ti·lates v.intr. 1. To breathe abnormally fast or deeply so as to effect hyperventilation. 2. . However, the outrageous 90-peso cork fee is an impediment, both psychological and economic, to ordering more than one bottle. The short menu is replete with delicious Spanish entrees and platters. 10 FOOD 8 DECOR 8 SERVICE $35 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Salute Prado Norte #125 Col. Lomas de Chapultepec Tel.: 5540-3303 A bright atmosphere and good international food make Salute a winner for those looking to have a friendly lunch or dinner. Located in the banking district just beyond the Periferico, the sunken nature of the restaurant blocks out the street noise, while ivy-covered walls please the eyes. 7 FOOD 8 DECOR 8 SERVICE $25 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Casa Lamm Alvaro Obregon 99, Col. Roma Tels.: 5514-8501,02,03,04 A definite in-spot for the fashion-conscious crowd, the beautifully restored Casa Lamm is the perfect restaurant for a sunny day if you are sure to call ahead and reserve a table on the spacious patio. 8 FOOD 10 DECOR 8 SERVICE $25 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Chez chez prep. At the home of; at or by. [French, from Old French, from Latin casa, cottage, hut.] chez prep at the home of [French] Wok Tennyson 117, Col. Polanco Tels.: 5281-3410, 5581-2921 Long known for its exceptional food and service, Chez Wok has enjoyed a renaissance in recent months and is considered by many to be the finest restaurant in the capital. The hot-and-sour soup and legendary duck are not to be missed. 10 FOOD 6 DECOR 10 SERVICE $40 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Les Moustaches Rio Sena 88, Col. Cuauhtemoc Tel.: 5533-3390 This beautiful French restaurant located in the capital's trendy hotel zone is an ideal spot for those looking to take a longer-than-usual lunch break or treat the family to an elegant dinner. Delicious platters and an exquisite ambience make for a gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. dining experience, while the surprisingly reasonable prices are sure to steal the show. 8 FOOD 9 DECOR 9 SERVICE $25 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) China Grill Mariano Escobedo 700, Col. Nueva Anzures Tel.: 5263-8887 This hot spot for savory food inside the luxurious Camino Real Hotel had us star gazing when Hollywood star The Hollywood Star was an idiosyncratic gossip tabloid published on an erratic schedule in Hollywood, California by William Kern, who wrote much of the magazine under the pseudonym "Bill Dakota. Denzel Washington walked in and sat just a few tables away. Though the decor was a little tacky, the food was quite good, even if not exactly Chinese. 9 FOOD 7 DECOR 8 SERVICE $35 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Contramar Durango 200, Col. Roma Tels.: 5514-9217, 5514-3169 In our opinion, this is one of the most authentic seafood restaurants in Mexico City. With a large selection of very tasty appetizers, soups and platters at a decent price, Contramar aims to please, and apparently does a good job at it, as evidenced by the lines that form daily outside this popular lunchtime joint. 9 FOOD 8 DECOR 8 SERVICE $25 COST (IN U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON) Rincon Argentino Presidente Mazaryk 117 Col. Polanco Tel.: 5254-8775 This Polanco steak institution has become synonymous with big eating and big spending. With over 20 steaks listed and only a glass partition separating diners from the open grill, it is easy to get carried away in the carnivorous car·niv·o·rous adj. 1. Of or relating to carnivores. 2. Flesh-eating or predatory: a carnivorous bird. 3. vibe. Rincon also gets high marks for its ranch-style decor but low marks for its apathetic ap·a·thet·ic adj. Lacking interest or concern; indifferent. ap  a·thet service, which
does not live up to its hefty price tag.
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