Izote
Haute Mexican cuisine. Run by renowned chef Patricia Quintana.
Centro Asturiano
Relatively close to Chapultepec, the Centro Asturiano is where some of the Mexican-Spaniards gather. It has an excellent restaurant offering delicious Iberian treats.
El Pendulo
Hip, bright, clean coffeehouse/bookstore with a wide selection of drinks, desserts, and light foods, plus shelves and shelves of mostly Spanish-language books and DVDs to peruse. Not far from the Nikko hotel.
El BajÃo
Some people call this the best place in the entire ciudad for traditional Mexican food. All of the tacos have a great flavor, and don't miss their mole sauce even if on arroz. Bebidas buenoes - the horchata margarita and the cafe de olla are must haves. The restaurant is out of the way of the main Polanco area, but don't be fooled, it's usually busy so expect a wait.
La Valentina
Great place for Mexican food with a local ambiance. This restaurant has a branch in Miami at Aventura Mall.
Casa Vieja
This exclusive hotel also contains a rooftop restaurant serving high-class Mexican cuisine.
Suntory
One of the oldest and more traditional Japanese restaurants in the city. There is another branch at Torres Adalid 14, Colonia del Valle.
Nanda Yo
A kaiten conveyor belt sushi restaurant in a stylish go-go lounge with Japanese-style minimalist decor. Prices look affordable but don't get caught off-guard; even if a plate of sushi ranges from $15-45, you may add them up to around $300-400 per person. Ask for rolls like the Mazinger Z, or Atroboy.