Cuauhtemoc Guidebook
Food scene
Hold on to your hats folks, Candela Romero is about to knock your socks off! An ode to true Spanish cuisine, with all the little touches that makes this place deserving of the aforementioned statement. Beautifully nestled within the elegant walls of the St. Regis hotel, the chef at the coal face of this well-oiled machine is none other than Alejandro Sánchez- the only chef in México that holds a Michelin Star for his restaurant in Spain. Need I say more? Paella with the obligatory slightly burnt crispy bottom (the stamp of 'true' paella), the freshest seafood bathed in olive oil, and a plethora of Spanish inspired moreish-ness… Oh yes, and then there’s the tapas… Basically what I’m saying is, get yourselves down there pronto!
Candela Romero
439 Av. Paseo de la ReformaHold on to your hats folks, Candela Romero is about to knock your socks off! An ode to true Spanish cuisine, with all the little touches that makes this place deserving of the aforementioned statement. Beautifully nestled within the elegant walls of the St. Regis hotel, the chef at the coal face of this well-oiled machine is none other than Alejandro Sánchez- the only chef in México that holds a Michelin Star for his restaurant in Spain. Need I say more? Paella with the obligatory slightly burnt crispy bottom (the stamp of 'true' paella), the freshest seafood bathed in olive oil, and a plethora of Spanish inspired moreish-ness… Oh yes, and then there’s the tapas… Basically what I’m saying is, get yourselves down there pronto!
A restaurant that is so Mexico, it out-Mexico’s itself.. Having once lived in this part of town, I can attest that the barbacoa here (deliciously slow cooked hunks of meat, lamb or pork mainly) reaches a level of legitimacy seldom achieved- and the fresh tortillas…Oh my. Barbacoa Don Ignacio is only known by those in the know, or those lucky enough to become acquainted with this part of the concrete jungle. You won’t get anything here apart from truly, ridiculously modest, but finger licking good food. The decor is rustic and simple, but not in the chic ‘we did it by accident on purpose’ type way, but sincerely. Their focus is on food. All dishes are local favorites, ones that Chilangxs enjoy day in and day out, and for good reason
Barbacoa Don Ignacio
157 Av. de la RepúblicaA restaurant that is so Mexico, it out-Mexico’s itself.. Having once lived in this part of town, I can attest that the barbacoa here (deliciously slow cooked hunks of meat, lamb or pork mainly) reaches a level of legitimacy seldom achieved- and the fresh tortillas…Oh my. Barbacoa Don Ignacio is only known by those in the know, or those lucky enough to become acquainted with this part of the concrete jungle. You won’t get anything here apart from truly, ridiculously modest, but finger licking good food. The decor is rustic and simple, but not in the chic ‘we did it by accident on purpose’ type way, but sincerely. Their focus is on food. All dishes are local favorites, ones that Chilangxs enjoy day in and day out, and for good reason
Accomplished chef Antonietta di Pasquale whisks our taste buds away to Sicily, whilst our physical bodies remain, caught between Cuauhtémoc and another one of the oldest hearts of Mexico City- Santa Maria La Ribera (it’s still a relatively well-kept secret, and so worth a visit). Fluffy pizzas, freshly made pasta, Sicilian snacks (crispy fried calamari drizzled with olive oil and lemon and for the sweet tooth, homemade cannolis) and the cutest little outdoor space to savour it all. Personally, my favourite time to head to this little haven is on a lazy weekday (nudge nudge digital nomads and freelancers), or Saturday afternoon, when the sun is bright and only wine and fresh tomato sauce all over your face will do
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
María Ciento38
138 Santa María La RiberaAccomplished chef Antonietta di Pasquale whisks our taste buds away to Sicily, whilst our physical bodies remain, caught between Cuauhtémoc and another one of the oldest hearts of Mexico City- Santa Maria La Ribera (it’s still a relatively well-kept secret, and so worth a visit). Fluffy pizzas, freshly made pasta, Sicilian snacks (crispy fried calamari drizzled with olive oil and lemon and for the sweet tooth, homemade cannolis) and the cutest little outdoor space to savour it all. Personally, my favourite time to head to this little haven is on a lazy weekday (nudge nudge digital nomads and freelancers), or Saturday afternoon, when the sun is bright and only wine and fresh tomato sauce all over your face will do
Picture this; you walk up a flight of stairs to the first floor of an older building, completely embodying Mexico City’s eclectic urban landscape. As you enter, there’s a central bar/open kitchen, and there are the masters, lead by wonderful chef Lucho Martínez. They are here to sweat over stoves in order to plate up pieces of their first love; elite fusion cuisine. Just as you sit down and breathe in, you’re hit with the menu- It’s a symphony of Mexican, French, Japanese, Chinese, Peruvian and Italian ingredients. All are playing in perfect harmony. The plating of each dish only further demonstrates these masters’ love and dedication, transforming every dish into a plating marvel. The establishment is merely months old, but believe me when I tell you that it will become one of the city’s best in no time at all.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
EMÍLIA RESTAURANT
133 TonaláPicture this; you walk up a flight of stairs to the first floor of an older building, completely embodying Mexico City’s eclectic urban landscape. As you enter, there’s a central bar/open kitchen, and there are the masters, lead by wonderful chef Lucho Martínez. They are here to sweat over stoves in order to plate up pieces of their first love; elite fusion cuisine. Just as you sit down and breathe in, you’re hit with the menu- It’s a symphony of Mexican, French, Japanese, Chinese, Peruvian and Italian ingredients. All are playing in perfect harmony. The plating of each dish only further demonstrates these masters’ love and dedication, transforming every dish into a plating marvel. The establishment is merely months old, but believe me when I tell you that it will become one of the city’s best in no time at all.
Tacos al pastor. That is literally all I could say for this review, and that would be enough. The tacos here are that good! Ask any local to the area and they’ll tell you too, don’t just take my word for it- but seeing as we’re here, I’ll keep on waxing lyrical. Don Güero doesn’t care about making the decor Instagram friendly for the masses, nor does Don Güero feel the need to be overly comfortable (plastic chairs anyone?), but frankly, no one, and I mean no one, is here for that. It’s. About. Tacos. The best tacos, and perhaps maybe those great boat-shaped hats the staff wear, and that’s it.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tacos Don Güero
66 Río NiloTacos al pastor. That is literally all I could say for this review, and that would be enough. The tacos here are that good! Ask any local to the area and they’ll tell you too, don’t just take my word for it- but seeing as we’re here, I’ll keep on waxing lyrical. Don Güero doesn’t care about making the decor Instagram friendly for the masses, nor does Don Güero feel the need to be overly comfortable (plastic chairs anyone?), but frankly, no one, and I mean no one, is here for that. It’s. About. Tacos. The best tacos, and perhaps maybe those great boat-shaped hats the staff wear, and that’s it.