Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico

Yoshimi

Name: Yoshimi
Address: Campos Elíseos 204, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City, MX
Telephone: +52 55 5083 1234

340Pearl Points

La Liste-ranked; skip it if Pujol is enough.

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About Yoshimi

Yoshimi is a Mexican Fusion restaurant in Polanco holding La Liste recognition and a 4.5 Google rating across 557 reviews — consistent enough to earn a place on a serious Mexico City itinerary. Easier to book than Pujol or Quintonil, it works best as a seated dinner for couples or solo diners who've already done the obvious stops and want something further from the mainstream.

Who Should Book Yoshimi

If you've already done the obvious Polanco circuit and want something that sits outside the standard Mexican fine-dining script, Yoshimi is the right next move. The Mexican Fusion format at Campos Elíseos 204 makes it a strong call for returning visitors to Mexico City who are ready to move past the crowd-pleasers, and for anyone whose first Polanco experience left them curious about what else the neighbourhood can do. Solo diners and couples are the natural fit here; the address and category suggest an intimate room rather than a table-for-ten occasion.

The Room and the Energy

Polanco runs on a certain kind of ambient confidence: rooms that are polished without being cold, conversation-level noise that doesn't require shouting across the table. Yoshimi reads as part of that register. The energy here is controlled rather than electric — closer to a focused dinner than a scene-driven night out. If you're coming from somewhere like Pujol or Quintonil, where the room carries a lot of ceremony, Yoshimi feels a degree more relaxed without sacrificing the seriousness of the food. That's the atmosphere to expect: composed, relatively quiet, suited to a dinner where the food is the main event.

What the Numbers Say

Yoshimi holds a 4.5 on Google across 557 reviews — a meaningful sample size that points to consistent execution rather than occasional brilliance. On La Liste, it scored 82.5 points in 2025 and 75 points in 2026. A drop of 7.5 points across consecutive La Liste editions is worth registering. It doesn't disqualify the restaurant, but it does suggest you should go in with calibrated expectations rather than treating this as a venue at peak momentum. The La Liste recognition still confirms it belongs in serious company among Mexico City's better restaurants, and a 4.5 Google rating with 557 data points is not a fluke.

On Delivery and Takeout

Mexican Fusion at this address and positioning level is a format that generally doesn't travel well off-premise. The kind of cooking that earns La Liste recognition depends on timing, temperature, and plating conditions that don't survive a delivery window. There's no booking or delivery data in Yoshimi's public record to confirm whether takeout is even offered, but the practical advice here is direct: if you're considering Yoshimi, commit to eating in. The experience the awards are tracking is a seated one. Delivery from this category of restaurant rarely reflects what the kitchen is actually doing, and at Yoshimi's positioning level, eating in is the only version worth judging.

How It Compares

Against the top tier of Mexico City dining, Yoshimi sits just below the Pujol and Quintonil level in terms of global recognition, which also means it's likely easier to book and potentially softer on price. For a different angle on creative cooking in the city, Sud 777 and Em are worth cross-referencing depending on what you're prioritising.

Know Before You Go

Address: Campos Elíseos 204, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Google Rating: 4.5 (557 reviews)
Awards: La Liste Leading Restaurants 2026 (75pts); La Liste Leading Restaurants 2025 (82.5pts)
Booking difficulty: Easy
Leading for: Couples, solo diners, returning visitors to Polanco
Delivery/Takeout: Not confirmed , eat in for the full experience
Price range: Not published; expect mid-to-upper Polanco pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Yoshimi?

Yoshimi operates at La Liste top-restaurant level (75pts in 2026, 82.5pts in 2025), so come with expectations set for a composed, considered dining experience rather than a casual meal. It's a Mexican Fusion format, meaning the cooking steps outside traditional Mexican fine-dining conventions — that's the point of the visit. Book in advance, arrive on time, and treat the meal as a full evening commitment rather than a quick dinner.

Does Yoshimi handle dietary restrictions?

Restaurants operating at La Liste recognition level routinely accommodate dietary restrictions when notified ahead of booking, and that's the right approach here — contact Yoshimi directly when you reserve and state your requirements clearly. Mexican Fusion menus at this tier often rely on precision sequencing, so last-minute requests are harder to absorb than advance notice.

How far ahead should I book Yoshimi?

Book at least two to three weeks out, especially for weekend evenings in Polanco, where competition for prime-time tables at this recognition tier is real. Yoshimi's La Liste placement and a 4.5-star Google score across 557 reviews signal consistent demand; don't assume availability will hold. Midweek slots are your best option if you're flexible.

Is Yoshimi good for solo dining?

Yes, provided the format suits you — Mexican Fusion at this address and La Liste standing tends to favor counter or bar seating that works well for solo diners who want to engage with the kitchen's output. Confirm seating options when booking, as availability for singles at a bar or chef's counter position is worth requesting directly.

Location

Campos Elíseos 204, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

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Yoshimi vs. Similar Venues

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Awards	Booking Difficulty	Value
Yoshimi	Mexican Fusion		La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 75pts; La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 82.5pts	Easy	,
Pujol	Mexican	$$$$	Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	,
Quintonil	Modern Mexican, Contemporary	$$$$	Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	,
Rosetta	Italian, Creative	$$	Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown	,
Em	Mexican	$$$	Michelin 1 Star	Unknown	,
Comedor Jacinta	Mexico, Mexican	$$		Unknown	,

How Yoshimi stacks up against the competition.

Also Consider

Pujol, Mexican, $$$$
Quintonil, Modern Mexican, Contemporary, $$$$
Rosetta, Italian, Creative, $$
Em, Mexican, $$$
Comedor Jacinta, Mexico, Mexican, $$

At the top of Mexico City's fine dining hierarchy, Pujol and Quintonil are both harder to book and more globally recognised than Yoshimi, Pujol in particular requires significant advance planning and operates at a price point that reflects its position on the 50 Best list. If you want the ceiling of Mexico City dining and are willing to book weeks out, those two are the right answer. Yoshimi's La Liste scores (82.5 in 2025, 75 in 2026) place it in credible company without demanding the same commitment of planning or budget, which makes it the better call for visitors who want serious food without the booking obstacle.

For value, Rosetta and Comedor Jacinta both operate at lower price points and offer strong cooking in different registers, Rosetta for creative Italian-influenced cooking, Comedor Jacinta for accessible Mexican. If your priority is spending less per head while staying in quality territory, either of those will outperform Yoshimi on pure value. Yoshimi's Mexican Fusion positioning sits in a different category from both, so the comparison really comes down to what kind of cooking you want rather than a straight quality-versus-price calculation.

Em is the closest peer to Yoshimi in terms of positioning, Mexican cooking with a modern angle, La Liste-recognised, and sitting below the Pujol and Quintonil tier in booking difficulty and price. If you're deciding between Em and Yoshimi, the choice comes down to whether you want a more traditional Mexican frame (Em) or a fusion approach that moves further from Mexican reference points (Yoshimi). Both are reasonable bookings for a serious dinner in Mexico City; neither requires the advance planning of the city's most sought-after tables.