Anzures is a small triangle neighborhood wedged between Polanco and Colonia Cuauhtémoc. It’s a popular residential area but there’s not a lot going on there otherwise. There are, however, some decent, somewhat cheaper options for AirBnBs, while still being close to those other parts of town.
When I ventured out, I spent most of my time in Polanco. Parque Gandhi was just a 5 minute walk from where I was, and it wasn’t much further to get to all the good cafes and restaurants on the eastern side of Polanco. There’s not a good supermarket in Anzures, so I did my grocery shopping at the Walmart on Homero. There are, however, a ton of convenience stores on Leibnitz, which made it easy to pick up water or small items when I needed to.
Visit – Spring 2023
I thought I would try staying there for a week.
One nice option for coffee in Anzures is Otro Cafe. It’s on a leafy street with some good indoor and outdoor spaces, and the owner is cool and was also the host of my AirBnB. The Cielito Querido on Leibnitz isn’t bad either. As for restaurants, I tried out El Fogoncito (‘The Little Stove’), which has an inviting interior and an attentive and friendly staff. I thought the costilla (rib) tacos there were only so-so, but I thoroughly enjoyed the gringa (meat and cheese).
One surprise to me was the large Centro Deportivo (sports complex) on the other side of Mariano Escobedo. Somehow I never even knew it existed, despite having walked a lot nearby. It looks very nice, and it was hosting the Mexico City Tennis Open while I was there. Strangely, I guess it’s only meant for employees of Mexican financial institutions and their families.
While I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to stay in Anzures again, it’s not a bad option if you want to be close but not right in the middle of the action, and at a slightly better price point.
