Asturiano
Polanco Chapultepec, Mexico City
Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Asturiano is a practical Polanco choice when convenience matters more than a heavily researched, chef-led meal. Book it as an easy daytime fallback, especially if you are already nearby, but compare with more clearly defined Mexico City peers when sourcing, menu identity, or occasion value is the priority.
About Asturiano
Asturiano is a Mexico City option with daytime hours and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific details are limited, so it is best treated as a practical meal choice rather than a destination built around a named chef, awards history, cuisine focus, or published signature dishes.
Use it for a low-friction Mexico City meal, not a trophy reservation
The clearest case for choosing Asturiano is practical: it is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. That makes it easier to fit into a daytime plan than restaurants with narrower schedules. Still, it does not present as a chef-driven tasting experience, a specific cuisine destination, or an award-led booking.
The main caution is the lack of specific detail beyond hours and dress code. Without a published cuisine focus, named chef, listed signature dishes, or confirmed awards, there is not enough to justify it for a specific culinary point of view. That does not make it a no; it makes it a conditional yes. Choose it when timing and an unfussy meal matter more than a researched menu. If the plan needs a stronger identity, compare it with Agua & Sal or Lilōu before committing.
What to do on a second visit
Go back with a narrower brief. This is better for someone who wants a simple Mexico City stop than for someone trying to maximize one meal in the city. Keep the plan flexible, check current details before visiting, and avoid assuming an unlisted house specialty, service format, or private-dining setup.
For broader planning, use the Mexico City restaurants guide to decide whether this should be the easy meal between bigger bookings. If the day needs a hotel base, bar plan, or activity pairing, the city guides for hotels, bars, and experiences are more useful than forcing this meal to carry the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- Calle Arquímedes 4, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on Meitre
- Website
- cassatt.mx
- Phone
- +525585253575
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Asturiano sits squarely in Polanco’s premium-dining orbit, reading as a polished, high‑intent room rather than a casual neighborhood tapas bar. The copy frames the restaurant against heavyweights such as Pujol and Quintonil, and the discussion of multi‑course tasting progressions signals a kitchen and dining room committed to technical range and careful sequencing. Spanish signatures—fabada, paella and chistorra—anchor the menu identity, but the overall presentation is one of measured refinement: a sophisticated, serious dining experience that expects diners to linger and engage with a deliberate culinary narrative.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for long, focused dinners—business meals where conversation and cuisine share equal billing, family celebrations that tolerate a multi‑hour progression, and other special‑occasion evenings. The description emphasizes three‑hour dinners as an accepted norm in the neighborhood and the adoption of a tasting‑progression format, which makes Asturiano most suitable for dinner service rather than quick lunches or casual drop‑ins. Travelers and locals who allocate time for a considered, multi‑course meal will get the most from the room.
Ordering Tips
If you dine here, plan for the multi‑course progression: the review specifically notes tasting sequences as the primary vehicle for the kitchen’s point of view. Allow the evening to unfold—three‑hour dinners are framed as part of Polanco’s dining rhythm—so avoid rushed plans. Lean into the restaurant’s Spanish identity by sampling its signature dishes, such as the fabada and paella, as touchstones within a larger tasting arc. Expect a measured pace and a menu designed for sequencing rather than rapid à la carte consumption.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant atmosphere with white linen tables, professional service, and a touch of exclusivity in a quiet, upscale environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Wine Program
- Exceptional
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- fabada
- paella
- chistorra
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Calle Arquímedes 4, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Planning details
Location
Calle Arquímedes 4, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if you do not book Asturiano
If the goal is a more clearly defined meal, cross-shop Agua & Sal. If ambiance is doing more of the work for the occasion, check Lilōu instead.
Restaurant context
How Asturiano compares in Mexico City
Choose Asturiano for ease in Polanco rather than a high-stakes meal. Against Teppan Grill, it reads as the lower-commitment option: better for a casual daytime stop, less compelling if the group wants a defined counter-style or showpiece format.
Lonchería María Isabel is the sharper cross-shop if value and informality are the brief. Agua & Sal is the better comparison when the meal needs clearer menu identity and occasion energy. Asturiano works when logistics beat ambition.
For ambiance-led planning, check Gulí Hagadol and Lilōu before deciding. If Asturiano is easy to fit into the day, book it; if the meal needs to justify a special trip, one of those peers is likely the safer call.
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Compare Asturiano
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Asturiano | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Teppan Grill | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Lonchería María Isabel | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Agua & Sal | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Gulí Hagadol | Mexico City | No published awards |
| Lilōu | Mexico City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Asturiano accommodate groups?
Do not assume a large-table, private-room, or group-dining format without confirming directly, as those details are not specified. The useful anchors are its Mexico City location, smart casual dress code, and daytime hours Monday through Sunday. For a group meal, confirm seating ahead of time.
