
La Docena Polanco
Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
Restaurant in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book La Docena Polanco for a lively seafood-and-drinks meal in Polanco, especially with a group or a casual special occasion. At about $28 per person, it works well for oysters, grilled seafood, wine, and cocktails without the commitment of a tasting-menu restaurant.
About La Docena Polanco
$28 per person is the useful signal here: in Miguel Hidalgo, La Docena Polanco is a casual seafood grill choice rather than a formal dining decision. Consider it when the goal is seafood at a manageable spend, with signature dishes that include oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.
The ideal way to frame La Docena Polanco is as a casual seafood grill with a short list of known specialties. The details are simple: seafood grill cuisine, casual dress code, and an average price of $28 per person. Beyond that, planning should stay flexible rather than assuming a specific room setup, service format, reservation policy, or beverage program.
Go for the seafood grill identity, not a chef-driven tasting menu
The clearest reason to choose La Docena Polanco is its seafood focus. The listed signatures point toward range within that category: oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche. That gives the meal a mix of seafood dishes and dessert without needing to frame the restaurant as a tasting-menu destination.
La Docena Polanco is listed as casual, with seafood grill cuisine and a $28 per-person price point.
It works well when the plan is casual seafood
This is a practical Miguel Hidalgo pick when the table wants a casual seafood grill rather than a highly formal meal. The price point makes it easier to position for a direct meal, while the signature dishes give enough direction for ordering without relying on menu details.
On a repeat visit, build the meal around the confirmed specialties: oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche. The upside is clarity: La Docena Polanco is best understood through seafood grill cooking and casual dress, not through claims about awards, chef biography, tasting menus, or a particular style of service.
Where it fits in a Miguel Hidalgo plan
For broader planning, pair this profile with our full Miguel Hidalgo restaurants guide, especially if the group is choosing between a seafood grill and another dining format in the area. Visitors building a full outing can also compare La Docena Polanco with other Miguel Hidalgo dining options generically, depending on budget, occasion, and preferred cuisine.
For a different restaurant mood in Miguel Hidalgo, compare the decision with other local dining rooms rather than treating every meal as a seafood-grill decision. La Docena Polanco’s profile is direct: casual dress, seafood grill cuisine, $28 per person, and signature dishes led by oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.
The verdict: choose La Docena Polanco when the table wants a casual seafood grill in Miguel Hidalgo at a manageable spend.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Homero 135, Chapultepec Morales, Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ladocena.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 5255 2066
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and lively seafood-focused atmosphere with a neighborhood-joint feel; sources describe it as breezy, modern, and energetic, with versatile spaces including terrace and private rooms.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2016
Signature Dishes
- oysters
- aguachile tatemado
- octopus tostada
- po'boy
- volcan de dulce de leche
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. Homero 135, Chapultepec Morales, Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Planning details
Location
Av. Homero 135, Chapultepec Morales, Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Docena Polanco good for a special occasion?
It can work for a relaxed occasion if the group wants casual seafood rather than a formal tasting-menu experience. The details are casual dress, seafood grill cuisine, and signature dishes such as oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.
Can La Docena Polanco accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm directly with the venue; the grounded profile is that La Docena Polanco is a casual seafood grill in Miguel Hidalgo at about $28 per person.
What are alternatives to La Docena Polanco in Miguel Hidalgo?
If you want a different mood, compare it with other dining in Miguel Hidalgo based on cuisine, budget, and occasion. La Docena Polanco is the pick when the priority is a casual seafood grill with confirmed signatures including oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.
Is La Docena Polanco worth the price?
It can be, if you are looking for seafood grill cooking at about $28 per person. La Docena Polanco in Miguel Hidalgo has a casual dress code and serves oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.
Is the tasting menu worth it at La Docena Polanco?
The safer way to plan is around the confirmed seafood grill identity and signature dishes: oysters, aguachile tatemado, octopus tostada, po’boy, and volcán de dulce de leche.



