Pujol vs Danubio
Both restaurants are praised by travel writers. Overall, Pujol scores significantly higher than Danubio. Pujol is ranked #1 in Mexico City with accolades from 13 sources like Travel + Leisure, Tasting Table and Bon Appétit.
Pujol
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Francisco Petrarca 254, Polanco City 11570
From $25 /night
Concierge
"The menu changes seasonally, so the restaurant deserves repeat visits. You'll also want to dress for the occasion: Most men wear suits or jackets."
Fodor's
"Some dishes are themselves deconstructed, requiring your server to quietly explain in which order you should eat each component. And the tableware complements the food."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Arguably Mexico’s best haute cuisine restaurant, Pujol offers a contemporary take on classic Mexican dishes in a smartly minimalist setting."
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Gayot
17.0
"The six-course tasting menu with four accompanying wines is a bargain, and gives you a good representation of the style of the house."
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The World's 50 Best Restaurants
16.0
"A modest room in Mexico City’s swanky Polanco district is home to the country’s finest restaurant, housing just 13 tables in an elegantly minimalist and moody monochrome setting."
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Danubio
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Republica de Uruguay 3 City
From $25 /night
Frommer's
"Danubio has been a Mexico City tradition since 1936, and it remains an excellent choice for dining in the Historic Center."
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Gayot
13.0
"The menu is wide and varied, but the specialties tend toward fish and seafood."
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DK Eyewitness
"Legions of waiters ferry platters of stuffed red snapper, smoked Norwegian salmon, and the specialty langostinos (crayfish) in mojo de ajo (garlic), and much more. "
Rough Guide
Star
"Established restaurant that has specialized in seafood since 1936."
Travel + Leisure
"Crab ceviche, lobster thermidor, oysters au gratin and shrimp are among the more than 100 items that you’ll find at this classic downtown house, where every single dish is cooked to order."
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