Old Money Restaurants in Mexico City / Morton's Steakhouse, prime dry-aged meat cuts, and top-notch wine.
The story of Arnie Morton is closely linked to the history of the Playboy empire.
By Anna Lagos / Photos: Courtesy of Morton's
In 1960, as Playboy began to expand as a symbol of the phallocentric entertainment of the sixties, Morton was Hugh Hefner's right-hand man. Their relationship had started years earlier at Arnie's first restaurant, who was also the Executive Vice President of Playboy Enterprises.
Morton's was co-founded in 1978 by Arnold Morton and Klaus Fritsch. Before they became friends and restaurant entrepreneurs, Morton and Fritsch worked together at the Playboy Club in Canada. While the club was in the process of changing its menu, Fritsch prepared a hamburger for Morton to taste. Morton stated it was the best burger he had ever tasted. Arnie was partly inspired by the menu of his first restaurant, which was avant-garde for those times: filet mignon, Caesar salad, and everything a wealthy gentleman of the era could desire. Together, they opened Morton's of Chicago in Newberry Plaza in downtown Chicago. Morton's Steakhouse was erected as a tribute to what gave Chicago its identity: the American meatpacking industry and the heritage of the city center's art deco.
Honoring its history, Morton’s landed in 2009 to be located in the Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood, a colony where the architecture of the mansions of Mexico City's upper class meets the offices of multinationals in the buildings that today face Las Palmas Avenue or the Peripheral.
Here, diners will find imported meat cuts, fish, seafood, and of course, art deco. As a restaurant geared towards the business visitor, there are also private rooms, and both the service and the well-stocked cellar are what one would expect from a place with prices in this segment. Every day of the week, Morton's reserves special culinary surprises for its patrons. On Mondays, for example, you can enjoy the exclusive Bone-In Manhattan Steak, a cut that captures the essence of the steakhouse tradition. From the preparation of the dishes to the attentive and personalized service, every peso spent at Morton's is fully justified.
Visit Morton’s Steakhouse to indulge in an exceptional meat cut where you can also try some aged ones. If you liked this option, our note on The Palm will delight you.
Food Police Advice
Their beef cuts with simple yet well-executed sides like mac n’ cheese or creamed spinach.
- Location: Av. Paseo de las Palmas 405-Ground Floor, Lomas de Chapultepec III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 Mexico City.
- Contact info: 55 5540 7897
- Service hours: Monday to Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sundays close at 7:00 p.m.
- Ideal for: special celebrations, romantic dinners, business meetings, and anyone looking to enjoy a high-level gastronomic experience in an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse with a good offer of dry-aged cuts.
- Payment: credit cards, debit cards, cash.
- Accessibility: Access for people with reduced mobility.
- Parking: yes.
- Reservations: recommended, especially for dinners and weekends.
- Nearby public transportation: The closest Metro is Polanco. But, it's still far away. The nearest RTP station is Paseo de las Palmas / Sierra Mojada.
