Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
Bib Gourmand value in pricey Polanco.
Raíz in Polanco holds back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) and a wine list of 600 bottles at a price point where two courses run $40–$65 per person. The combination of serious contemporary Mexican cooking and a Star Wine List-awarded program makes it one of the stronger value propositions in Mexico City's mid-range dinner tier.
A two-course dinner at Raíz runs around $40–$65 per person, placing it squarely in the mid-range tier for Mexico City dining, and the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition it earned in both 2024 and 2025 confirms the value equation holds up under scrutiny. For contemporary Mexican cooking in Polanco at a price point that won't require a tasting-menu budget, Raíz is among the more defensible bookings you can make in this neighbourhood. If you've been once and came away satisfied, there is a strong case for returning — particularly as the kitchen's approach to seasonal ingredients means the menu shifts with the produce calendar, making repeat visits worthwhile.
Raíz sits at Schiller 331 in Polanco, one of Mexico City's most restaurant-dense corridors, where you are competing for attention alongside high-spend international addresses. The room itself communicates its priorities visually from the moment you sit: the plating is considered, compositions are clean, and the overall aesthetic reads as contemporary rather than folkloric. This is not a destination for tourists seeking a nostalgic Mexico City experience; it is a working neighbourhood restaurant that takes its food and wine seriously without performing either.
Chef Alfredo Chávez leads the kitchen, with owners Alfredo Chávez, Carlos Coronado, and Mario Magaña sharing responsibility for the restaurant's direction. Mario Magaña serves as Wine Director, and Diego Magaña handles sommelier duties and the general manager role. The wine program is the detail that most meaningfully separates Raíz from comparably priced contemporaries: a list of 600 bottles in inventory, 140 selections available, with a corkage fee of $25 for bottles you bring yourself. The list earned White Star recognition from Star Wine List in January 2022, with noted strengths in Mexican and French producers. For a restaurant in the $ food pricing tier, a wine program of this depth is unusual and worth factoring into your booking calculus , especially if wine matters to your table.
The wine list skews accessible in its lower range, with many bottles available under $50, but the selection spans into the $100-plus tier for those who want to drink up. Given the Bib Gourmand status, which Michelin awards specifically for quality cooking at a favorable price-to-quality ratio, the expectation is that the food holds its own against the wine ambition. That pairing of accessible food pricing with a genuinely serious wine program is the defining characteristic of Raíz as a booking proposition.
The PEA-R-09 angle is relevant here in a concrete way. Raíz operates on a contemporary cuisine model at a price tier that signals the kitchen is making deliberate seasonal choices rather than running a fixed, year-round menu. Mexico City's produce calendar runs distinct seasonal arcs: the rainy season from roughly June through October brings different highland ingredients to market compared to the dry-season months. If you've visited Raíz once and enjoyed it, revisiting in a different season is a reasonable strategy to access a materially different menu rather than a repeat of the same dishes.
For first-timers or returning guests planning their next visit: dinner is the operating meal. There is no indication of lunch or weekend brunch service in the available data, so plan around an evening booking. Polanco is walkable from major hotel clusters in the neighbourhood, and the address on Schiller puts it within reach of the area's main drag without being on it , which generally means a calmer entry and exit experience than the higher-traffic restaurant rows nearby. Explore our full Mexico City restaurants guide for more seasonal-aware timing context across the city's dining scene.
If you are spending several days in Mexico City, Raíz sits at a different price and formality register than Polanco's headline addresses. For one high-spend evening, venues like Pujol or Quintonil will outperform Raíz on ceremony and ingredient ambition. But for a second or third dinner where you want quality cooking without a multi-course commitment, Raíz earns its place on the itinerary. Other Mexico City addresses worth pairing across an extended visit include Aquiles, Botánico, and Cana. For broader city planning, consult our full Mexico City hotels guide, our full Mexico City bars guide, and our full Mexico City experiences guide.
Within Mexico's wider fine-dining circuit, Raíz occupies a mid-tier that differs meaningfully from destination restaurants elsewhere in the country. If your trip extends beyond the capital, Levadura de Olla Restaurante in Oaxaca, Animalón in Valle de Guadalupe, and Le Chique in Puerto Morelos each represent distinct regional benchmarks worth comparing against your Raíz experience. For Monterrey-based travellers, KOLI Cocina de Origen and Lunario in El Porvenir offer useful regional contrasts. For a global frame on contemporary cooking at a comparable ambition level, César in New York City and Jungsik in Seoul demonstrate what the format can do at higher price points.
If Raíz is unavailable or you want a same-neighbourhood fallback, Aúna, Bajel, and Comedor Jacinta are all worth shortlisting depending on your price tolerance and group size. See also our full Mexico City wineries guide if the wine program at Raíz has put Mexican producers on your radar. For another Mexico City address strong on natural and regional wine, HA' in Playa del Carmen and Em each approach the drinks-and-food pairing question from different angles worth knowing.
Book for dinner , it is the only meal service available. Budget $40–$65 per person for food before drinks and tip, and consider adding a bottle from the wine list rather than defaulting to cocktails: the program is a genuine strength here. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition tells you the kitchen delivers consistent quality at a fair price, not that it is a tasting-menu destination. Come expecting a focused, well-executed contemporary Mexican meal rather than a theatrical multi-course experience.
Polanco is a polished neighbourhood and Raíz's Bib Gourmand status suggests a room that takes itself seriously without being stiff. Smart casual is the practical call: no need for a jacket, but beachwear or overly casual dress would feel out of place. Think the same register you would dress for a mid-to-upper-tier restaurant in a European capital's equivalent neighbourhood.
For contemporary Mexican at a similar price tier, Rosetta and Comedor Jacinta are both $$ and worth comparing directly. If you are willing to spend more for a higher-ceremony experience, Pujol and Quintonil are the obvious $$$$ step-up , harder to book and more expensive, but operating at a different ambition level. For something between, Em at $$$ is a reasonable middle ground.
No specific dietary accommodation information is available in our data. Call ahead or check the restaurant's current booking page directly before arriving with significant restrictions , phone and website details are not currently listed, so Google Maps is your leading starting point for contact information.
No bar seating details are confirmed in our data. With a wine program of 140 selections and a team that includes a dedicated sommelier and wine director, it is plausible the bar sees regular use for drinks, but we cannot confirm walk-in bar dining as a reliable option. Contact the restaurant directly to ask before planning around it.
Group capacity details are not available in our data. For parties of six or more, it is worth contacting the restaurant directly before attempting an online booking, as many Mexico City restaurants of this size have a practical cap on same-table group reservations. Booking difficulty at Raíz is rated easy, which works in your favour for flexible group sizes.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raíz | Raíz is a restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico. It was published on Star Wine List on January 28, 2022 and is a White Star.; WINE: Wine Strengths: Mexico, France Pricing: $$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Corkage Fee: $25 Selections: 140 Inventory: 600 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: Mexican Pricing: $$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Dinner STAFF: People Diego Magaña:Sommelier Wine Director: Mario Magaña Sommelier: Diego Magaña Mainero Chef: Alfredo Chávez General Manager: Diego Magaña Owner: Alfredo Chávez, Carlos Coronado, Mario Magaña; Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | $ | — |
| Pujol | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Quintonil | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | $$$$ | — |
| Rosetta | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | $$ | — |
| Em | Michelin 1 Star | $$$ | — |
| Comedor Jacinta | $$ | — |
How Raíz stacks up against the competition.
Raíz's menu specifics are not publicly documented, but the contemporary Mexican format at this price tier ($40–$65 for two courses) typically means a kitchen that can adapt. Contact them directly at Schiller 331, Polanco, before booking if you have strict requirements. For the most predictable dietary accommodation in the neighbourhood, Rosetta's Italian-leaning menu gives the kitchen more flexibility.
For a step up in formality and spend, Pujol and Quintonil are the obvious Polanco comparisons, both operating at a significantly higher price point. Rosetta in Roma Norte offers a different cuisine register at a similar mid-range tier. Comedor Jacinta is a same-neighbourhood option worth shortlisting if Raíz is unavailable. Raíz's Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025) is the clearest signal it holds its own against pricier alternatives for value-conscious diners.
Bar seating details are not confirmed in available venue data for Raíz. Given its Polanco address and contemporary dining format, calling ahead or checking on arrival is the practical move if bar dining is your preference.
Raíz holds two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024–2025) and sits in Polanco, Mexico City's most polished dining corridor, so dressing neatly is a sensible baseline. That said, the Bib Gourmand designation specifically recognises good food at moderate prices, which typically means a relaxed rather than formal atmosphere. Avoid beachwear; beyond that, the venue's contemporary positioning suggests casual-to-neat rather than jacket-required.
Raíz serves dinner at Schiller 331, Polanco, with a two-course meal running approximately $40–$65 per person before drinks. It carries Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for both 2024 and 2025, the guide's value-for-money flag, which is notable in a neighbourhood where many comparable addresses charge significantly more. The wine list runs to 140 selections with 600 inventory, has a $25 corkage fee, and has been recognised by Star Wine List — so this is a serious wine programme for the price tier.
Group-specific seating details are not confirmed in the venue record. For groups of four or more, contacting Raíz directly at Schiller 331, Polanco is the practical approach to confirm capacity and any private dining options. The restaurant's mid-range price point ($40–$65 per head) makes it a cost-effective group dinner option by Polanco standards.
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