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    Arbanus

    4.0 (1 review)
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    Carolo Bosques

    Carolo Bosques

    4.6(9 reviews)
    3.0 kmLas Lomas
    $$$

    Everything started off wonderfully! Beautifully decorated restaurant. The attention to detail from…read morethe Captain, Alejandro, the options for cocktails. We ordered the salad with the figs, amazing... the artichoke risotto, delicious... the ribeye nicely grilled... and I ordered a soup for my mom which she enjoyed and topped it off for her with a nice coconut desert. I had a carajillo and was very content. The descriptions of the ingredients were appreciated as well as the recommendations. A great experience can come to a grinding halt in an instance. Background on us is that we recently relocated for a job here in Mexico City. Historically we have lived in Vallarta for about 8 months and have been a frequent traveler to Guanajuato...We have been consistently tipping 10% everywhere we go within Mexico. Ok, so here is the kicker...upon paying our bill with a cc, the waiter asked if we would like to include a tip and my husband automatically said yes, 10%. The waiter then proceeded to educate us that it was customary to pay 15% as they take 8% out and then HE ASKED AGAIN, what would you like to leave as tip. At this point, my blood boiled and I repeated, 10%. I think he thought that I would alter the percentage. I can tell you, I felt very offended to be pressured to change something that I had already made a decision about and now to be shame-pressured to giving him a higher tip. Does he do this to EVERYONE (locals, expats and tourists) that leave the standard tip amount in Mexico??? Or did he say this just to our party?? I do know and appreciate that the service was fantastic, however, I feel it is MY prerogative to decide what to tip in Mexico. NO ONE ever has ever questioned what I tip. The whole experience went from a solid A+ to a very gut-wrenching embarrassment to be called out and schooled. I certainly did not appreciate that at all.

    Been living in MX for 6 months and this is one of the best restaurants I've been to. Went for a…read moremother's day brunch and was VERY impressed with the food, atmosphere and ambience. What differentiates this restaurant from others was the service. Wait staff was absolutely on point and we were overwhelmed with the service. Food came out very fast and was delicious. The restaurant also had a great play place for little kids with a TV. The only negative thing I could say about the restaurant would be the location. It's kind of off the beaten path on a back side street, but it's relatively close to my house so I didn't mind. Will definitely be back!

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    Ouzeria

    Ouzeria

    4.0(22 reviews)
    11.8 kmPolanco
    $$

    Although I have eaten there several times noting the kebab was undercooked. My family and I dined…read morein this weekend 8/25/23 and had kebab and greek salad. Everyone enjoyed the meal, nice presentation and all. I had only salad and took my kebab home and put it in the fridge as I was full, However, at 3 am they awoke violently ill. fever, chills, vomiting and you know.. the works Moctezumas revenge. I didn't eat my kebab until Saturday 8/26 at 5 pm I was not sick previously , I was fine, until I took three bites of the kebab gyro and went to sleep awakened 3 hours later violently ill. I am certain it was the meat that made us all so sick. I will need to speak with the manager there as its I believe dangerous. I would love to give them another chance but I am very hesitant to do so after a ruined weekend.

    I've been here a few times now. After one not-so-great experience, I gave them another try, and…read morethen another, and eventually learned to like them. My only real complaint is the doner is not 100% lamb, even though I realize the main ingredient of doner does not necessarily have to be lamb. Fine, but they do not have any meat options that are 100% lamb, though the paidakia horin (ribs) were damn good. The service is usually pretty good, which is Mexican means overwhelming at first then frustrating because the waiter disappears, forcing you to go on a scavenger hunt for the check. Aside from that, the pita bread is delicious, but that should never be screwed up, under any circumstances. As far as seating, there are more options outdoors than indoors. As for parking, valet in Polanquito or else park outside of Polanquito and walk.

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    Garum

    Garum

    4.3(16 reviews)
    11.3 kmPolanco
    $$$$

    A 7 course dinner specially picked by Chef Vincente Torres delivered at the Chef's table by the…read morebest in class service. Everything was delicious and a top notch culinary experience. The seats are overlooking a kitchen where the team is specifically preparing the next meal as you get through the course. This all is paired with fine wine and Loco Tequila.

    An excellent tasting menu experience! When we visited on a Saturday night, we were one of only 2…read moreparties dining; it's a shame it's not more popular! Our menu had a set of appetizers followed by 6 courses and a dessert course. We also had the wine pairing, which was... absolutely perfect! My favorite course was the Ferrero of foie gras - a ball of foie gras with hazelnut wrapped in edible gold! Basically a Ferrero Rocher but in foie gras form - very soft and delicate, rich in taste. Another course that stood out was the chilled green tomato gazpacho with scallop and avocado - very clean taste. And I also loved the Iberian bacon with lettuce cream, marinated yolk, ravioli and beetroot tartare. This was very flavorful, but very well-balanced. That thinly sliced bacon though!!! I was not very impressed with the bluefin tuna with marmitako sauce - I understand they were trying to do a Mexican-inspired dish, but the tuna and heavy sauce just clashed, with the sauce completely overpowering the tuna. The roasted duck was just okay, as well. The skin was just not crispy enough for my taste. Loved the date and ginger puree, though! Loved all the desserts! Especially the pumpkin spice cake with tangerine ice cream! It came inside a carved-out frozen mini pumpkin, too, which was super cute! Service was top-notch - our glasses were always full and table never empty. The sommelier gave great descriptions of each glass! Would definitely recommend for a nice celebratory dinner or date night.

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    Arbanus - arabian - Updated May 2026

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