Casa Portuguesa · Restaurant · Mexico City
Bacalao and live Saturday fado beside Parque Lincoln
Casa Portuguesa has been the reference point for Portuguese cooking in Mexico City for more than two decades, tucked into a house on Avenida Emilio Castelar with a terrace that looks onto Parque Lincoln. The room is old school in the best sense: tiled accents, white tablecloths, career waiters and a pace that assumes you are staying for the afternoon. The kitchen describes its own cooking as cocina portuguesa llena de saudade, Portuguese food built around the word for longing.
Chef Maria da Silva built the place around her family's recipes, and bacalao is the spine of the menu, served in several different preparations. Around it sit grilled sardines, octopus a lagareiro, seafood rice, and the francesinha sandwich that Porto claims as its own. A cocktail program designed by Khristian de la Torre runs alongside the wine list.
The cellar leans Portuguese, with vinho verde and Alentejo reds, and the kitchen opens for breakfast, a partnership with Da Silva Bakery that makes the morning service its own destination on Parque Lincoln. Live fado singers work the dining room on Saturday nights, which is when the place is at its most Lisbon.
The terrace and fado nights fill quickly, so reserve ahead.
Address: Av. Emilio Castelar 111, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico, Mexico City
Casa Portuguesa 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: 07:30 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 23:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 23:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 00:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
Frequently asked about Casa Portuguesa
How do I get a reservation at Casa Portuguesa in Mexico City?
Tables at Casa Portuguesa 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 Casa Portuguesa?
Casa Portuguesa 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 Casa Portuguesa?
Casa Portuguesa 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 Casa Portuguesa located?
Casa Portuguesa is in Mexico City, at Av. Emilio Castelar 111, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico. MyRSVP can build it into a full Mexico City itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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