The Complete Guide to a Kosher Trip to Mexico City

Mexico City is home to one of Latin America's most established and thriving Jewish communities, and the Polanco neighborhood is its heart — with dozens of kosher restaurants, Maguen David Synagogue and a Chabad house. Polanco is also one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods, with world-class shopping and architecture. Here's a short guide to planning your visit.

Maguen David Synagogue and Chabad House

Maguen David Synagogue on Socrates Street is one of the central synagogues in Polanco, serving primarily Mexico's large Syrian-Sephardic community. Jabad Mexico (Chabad) on Calderón de la Barca street offers prayers and up-to-date guidance for travelers.

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Where to eat — an unusual abundance in Polanco

Vico's Grill Kosher and Gaucho Grill for meat, Sinai Deli & Bakery, and even a kosher branch of Wendy's — Polanco offers a combination of international and kosher food found almost nowhere else in Latin America.

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Chapultepec Castle — the only castle in the Americas

Chapultepec Castle, standing on a hill in the heart of Latin America's largest urban park, is the only royal palace to have served as a seat of government in the Americas — once home to Emperor Maximilian. Practical tip: combine the castle with a walk through Chapultepec Park itself, which also contains the impressive National Museum of Anthropology — worth a full day.

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Between Polanco's exceptional kosher abundance and Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City offers a rich Latin American experience especially accessible to kosher-observant families.