CASA TEO

"Culinary pioneer Enrique Olvera’s restaurant, Pujol, has continually earned the distinction of being one of the highest-ranked restaurants in the world; when it relocated in 2017, Olvera reinvented the former space as Ticuchi, a mezcal bar." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"When renowned chef Enrique Olvera had to move his multi-award winning Pujol restaurant in Mexico City into a larger space, his team turned the original spot into a mezcal bar, Ticuchi. He bought the two-bedroom apartment upstairs and turned it into Casa Teo, a place where he can host artist residences so that creative minds from a variety of fields can come together to exchange ideas. Centered around an open kitchen and a communal dining table for 10, Olvera often brings in chefs from out of town for special dinners bookable by the public and hosts regular talks, events, and workshops. Those who want some extra time to get their creative juices flowing—or just a truly unique base in Mexico City—can book the Casa Teo apartment via Airbnb. Simple and airy, with fluffy white beds and neutral hues, it’s perfect for relaxing and clearing your mind." - Mary Holland, Sandra Ramani

"Born as a space for Mexican chef Enrique Olvera to welcome his friends—visiting chefs from around the world—Casa Teo is now an exclusive bed and breakfast in the heart of Mexico City’s posh Polanco district. The property features an open-concept kitchen with a communal table, two minimalist suites, and an expansive art collection. Guests of the home have special access to Olvera’s culinary projects in the city, including a chance to secure priority access at Pujol, the top restaurant in Mexico City. The team can also arrange unique experiences for guests, including cooking classes or visits to the chinampas (floating farms) of nearby Xochimilco." - Susannah Rigg, Michaela Trimble

"Why book? This minimalist bed and breakfast created by the famed Mexican chef Enrique Olvera offers a quiet and tranquil place to land after exploring the culinary scene of Mexico City. Set the scene: Set in the heart of the posh Polanco district, Casa Teo is an ideal respite for travelers who seek to enjoy the best of Mexico’s culinary offerings. The backstory: Born as a space for Mexican chef Enrique Olvera to welcome his friends—visiting chefs from around the world—Casa Teo is now an exclusive bed and breakfast in the heart of Mexico City’s posh Polanco district. The property features an open-concept kitchen with a communal table. There’s also an expansive art collection with pieces by Jan Hendrix, Hilda Palafox Poni, and Lucía Prudencio. The rooms: Casa Teo offers two minimalist suites, one with a queen-size bed and the other with two twin beds. Food and drink: Though the property doesn’t have an on-site restaurant, it does offer guests daily morning breakfast with fresh bread, homemade jams and snacks, seasonal fruits, and hot drinks like coffee and tea. The neighborhood/area: The bed and breakfast is set in the heart of Polanco, one of the poshest districts of Mexico City, known for its boutique shops and convivial outdoor cafes. The service: A stay at Casa Teo is all about experiencing the culinary delights of Mexico City. As part of chef Enrique Olvera’s group, guests of the home have special access to his culinary projects in the city, including a chance to secure priority access at Pujol, the top restaurant in Mexico City. The team can also arrange unique experiences for guests, including cooking classes or visits to the chinampas (floating farms) of nearby Xochimilco. Anything left to mention? The home house has a library collection focused on gastronomy books from around the world." - Michaela Trimble

"Why we love it: An intimate stay with Pujol connections The Highlights: - Just two bedrooms, so you feel like part of the family - The chance to meet members of chef Enrique Olvera’s acclaimed team - Regular chef-led dinners The Review: When renowned chef Enrique Olvera had to move his multi-award-winning Pujol restaurant into a larger space, he kept the original Polanco location and turned it into a creative hub for his team—a place inspired by artist residences, where creative minds from a variety of fields (though primarily culinary) can come together to exchange ideas. Centered around an open kitchen and a communal dining table for 10, the Casa hosts a regular program of talks, events, and workshops—many open to the public—that help facilitate discussion. Those who want some extra time to get the creative juices flowing—or just a truly unique base in Mexico City—are also in luck, as the Casa houses two bedrooms that are now available to book via Airbnb. Simple and airy, with wooden desk-cum-closet units, attached bathrooms, and fluffy white beds, the rooms are perfect for resting, clearing your mind, and seeing what comes to you. Though you’ll definitely want to hang out downstairs, too, both for the food (a chef-cooked breakfast is included) and the chance to mingle with members of Olivera’s team as they make use of the library and workspaces. Check ahead to see if any chef-led dinners are taking place while you’re there—then be sure to book a spot."