Blanco Castelar · Restaurant · Mexico City
Dinner in a 1940s Polanco mansion, Casa Domit
Blanco Castelar occupies Casa Domit, a Californian style mansion built between 1939 and 1940 by the architect Shafick Kaim, a block from Parque Lincoln. Grupo Carolo opened the restaurant there in 2017 and left the bones alone: the wall hung staircase, the Solomonic columns, the iron chandeliers and the New Hispanic ornamentation are all original, with a contemporary layer added by Estudio 240. The garden and the terrace are the reason most people come.
The cooking is broadly Mediterranean and international with Mexican accents. There is a raw bar of oysters, caviar and hamachi alongside shaved Punta Mita octopus, a sharing section that runs from Iberico ham and smoked burrata to birria and confit suckling pig tacos, and a pasta and rice list with duck confit ravioli and a langoustine risotto. From the coals come prime fillet in butter, a wood fired rib eye chuleton, beef Wellington and whole salt baked fish, and the seasonal chile en nogada is a fixture in late summer.
The bar program is serious, built around a long agave list, and the noise level climbs as the night goes on.
Book Blanco Castelar through the OpenTable button on this page, the same link Grupo Carolo uses on its own site.
Address: Av. Emilio Castelar 163, Polanco III Seccion, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City
Blanco Castelar takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Mexico City; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 13:30 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 13:30 - 01:00
- Wednesday: 13:30 - 01:00
- Thursday: 13:30 - 02:00
- Friday: 13:30 - 02:00
- Saturday: 13:30 - 02:00
- Sunday: 13:30 - 22:30
Frequently asked about Blanco Castelar
How do I get a reservation at Blanco Castelar in Mexico City?
Tables at Blanco Castelar are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Mexico City plan, our Mexico City partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Blanco Castelar?
Blanco Castelar is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Blanco Castelar?
Blanco Castelar keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Blanco Castelar located?
Blanco Castelar is in Mexico City, at Av. Emilio Castelar 163, Polanco III Seccion, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico. MyRSVP can build it into a full Mexico City itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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