Amaral
Polanco, Mexico City
Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Amaral when the goal is a polished Polanco meal with Spanish-Mediterranean cooking, wine focus, a room suited to dates, client dinners, family celebrations. It is strongest for diners who want à la carte flexibility and a formal-but-relaxed hotel setting, not a casual tapas bar or tasting-menu-only night.
About Amaral
Amaral is a Mexico City restaurant from chef-owner Martha Brockmann, focused on modern Spanish fine dining with Mediterranean influence. It is best considered for diners who want a polished Spanish meal built around confirmed signatures such as St. James-style rice, Carrasco Iberian ham, Iberian ham croquettes, boquerones, paella variations. The price is about $60 per person, the dress code is smart casual.
The most reliable way to frame Amaral is as a modern Spanish fine-dining choice in Mexico City. The available details point to Iberian and Mediterranean cooking, a higher price point, daily operating hours that begin at 1 PM. For the most current booking, menu format, seating, service details, check the restaurant’s own channels before planning around a specific experience.
Spanish fine dining with confirmed signature dishes
Amaral’s strongest decision case is the food identity: modern Spanish fine dining with Mediterranean influence. The listed signatures include St. James-style rice, Carrasco Iberian ham, Iberian ham croquettes, boquerones, paella variations. Those dishes make it a direct fit for diners looking for Spanish flavors in a more refined Mexico City setting.
Price level is about $60 per person. Amaral also holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026, a confirmed recognition that may matter to diners who pay attention to wine awards when choosing a restaurant.
Chef-owner Martha Brockmann’s role helps define the restaurant’s lane. The confirmed picture is focused: modern Spanish fine dining with Mediterranean influence, a smart-casual dress code, a menu known for rice, Iberian ham, croquettes, boquerones, paella variations. Beyond those points, diners should verify current menu format and service details directly with the venue.
Plan around the 1 PM opening and the later evening hours
Amaral opens at 1 PM daily. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 1–11:30 PM, Sunday from 1–8 PM. That schedule gives diners a broad planning window on most days, with a shorter Sunday evening window.
Amaral is a natural fit when the goal is modern Spanish fine dining in Mexico City. The dress code is smart casual, so the safest expectation is to look put together without assuming a formal jacket requirement. Diners looking for a specific seating style, menu format, or pace should confirm the current setup before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Website
- amaralrestaurante.com
- Phone
- +52 55 4624 4829
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant Spanish fine dining with sensorial architecture, refined lighting, curated art, and a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere that emphasizes wine, music, and conversation.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- St. James-style rice
- Carrasco Iberian ham
- Iberian ham croquettes
- Boquerones
- Paella variations
Planning details
Location
Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Amaral?
What is confirmed is modern Spanish fine dining with Mediterranean influence, a price of about $60 per person, signature dishes such as St. James-style rice, Carrasco Iberian ham, Iberian ham croquettes, boquerones, paella variations. Check the venue’s official channels for the latest menu format.
What are alternatives to Amaral in Mexico City?
There are no other named comparison venues listed here. Compare by format instead: Amaral is for modern Spanish fine dining with Mediterranean influence at about $60 per person, so look for other Mexico City dining options if you want a cheaper meal, a more casual room, or a different cuisine.
Is Amaral good for solo dining?
Amaral is a modern Spanish fine-dining restaurant in Mexico City with a price point of about $60 per person. Hours are 1–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 1–8 PM Sunday, but solo diners should confirm current seating and service details directly with the venue.
Is earlier or later better at Amaral?
Amaral opens at 1 PM daily, with hours from 1–11:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 1–8 PM on Sunday. Choose earlier in the day if you want to take advantage of the 1 PM opening, or choose later on days when the restaurant stays open until 11:30 PM.
