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“Americans love Mexican food. We consume nachos, tacos, burritos, tortas, enchiladas, tamales and anything resembling Mexican in enormous quantities. We love Mexican beverages, happily knocking back huge amounts of tequila, mezcal, and Mexican beer every year. We love Mexican people — we sure employ a lot of them. We love Mexican music, Mexican beaches, Mexican architecture, interior design, Mexican films.Mexico. Our brother from another mother. A country, with whom, like it or not, we are inexorably, deeply involved, in a close but often uncomfortable embrace. Look at it. It’s beautiful. It has some of the most ravishingly beautiful beaches on earth. Mountains, desert, jungle. Beautiful colonial architecture, a tragic, elegant, violent, ludicrous, heroic, lamentable, heartbreaking history. Mexican wine country rivals Tuscany for gorgeousness. Its archeological sites — the remnants of great empires, unrivaled anywhere.And as much as we think we know and love it, we have barely scratched the surface of what Mexican food really is. It is NOT melted cheese over tortilla chips. It is not simple, or easy. It is not simply “bro food” at halftime. It is in fact, old — older even than the great cuisines of Europe, and often deeply complex, refined, subtle, and sophisticated.”
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Our weekly pick for
dinner
Martinez
by Chef Lucho Martínez
| Chef | Lucho Martínez |
| Zone | Roma Norte |
| Address | Puebla 90 |
| Cuisine | Contemporary - Fusion |
| Concept | Fine Dining |
| Plan | Friends | Date | Special occasion |
| Crowd | Upscale | Trendy | Tourists |
| Setup | Indoor sitting | Terrace |
| Price | $$$$ |
Martinez is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after restaurants at the moment, and it's no surprise given the visionary chef behind this bold venture, Lucho Martinez. He has truly become a trailblazer in the city's fine dining scene, as evident from his other successful establishments like Emilia or Em. Request a seat at the bar with a view of the kitchen. It's a great choice for a romantic date. Lucho is a daring connoisseur of flavors, showcasing dishes with Mexican, Japanese, and French cultural blends in his expertise. His personal touch, acquired through experience in various cuisines, sets his creations apart.
Our weekly pick for
lunch
Campobaja
by Ezequiel Hernández
| Chef | Ezequiel Hernández |
| Zone | Roma |
| Address | Colima 124-E |
| Cuisine | Seafood |
| Concept | Trendy | Casual |
| Plan | Friends | Date | Drinks |
| Crowd | Everyday locals | Tourists |
| Setup | Indoor sitting | Terrace |
| Price | $$$$ |
Enjoy a wide variety of interesting homemade Baja style seafood dishes, with fresh and quality ingredients, a great variety of drinks, the best atmosphere, a cozy terrace, and very good service. It's a fantastic place to spend a chill afternoon with friends. It gets very crowded, specially on weekends, so we suggest you make a reservation. Some of our favorite dishes are: hamachi with sea urchin; black rice with squid and aioli, calamari in peanut sauce, fish taco al pastor with cheese (not to be missed).
Our weekly pick for
breakfast
Café NiN
by Elena Reygadas
| Chef | Elena Reygadas |
| Zone | Juarez |
| Address | Havre 73 |
| Cuisine | Mexican-French |
| Concept | Trendy | Casual |
| Plan | Family | Friends | Date | Brunch |
| Crowd | Upscale | Everyday locals | Tourists |
| Setup | Indoor Sitting | Terrace |
| Price | $$$$ |
Nestled on Havre Street in the Juárez neighborhood, Café Nin is the epitome of a relaxed and inviting space, perfect for savoring delicious food, delightful drinks, and unforgettable moments of sharing. Their versatile menu shines with a clear focus on top-quality ingredients, elevating every dish to a remarkable culinary experience.
At Café Nin you'll find yourself enchanted by the carefully crafted dishes, prepared with a genuine desire to please and satisfy. If you are still not convinced, know that Café Nin is run by the same chef and team as Rosetta, Panadería Rosetta and Lardo.
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