Born in Oaxaca and owner of Metzi restaurant in Sao Paulo, the chef offers advice on the delicacies of Mexico City, Tulum and Baja California
El VilsitoMexico City
“I received a recommendation from a friend and since then this is, for me, the address that serves the best Tacos al Pastor in Mexico City. The delicacy contains marinated pork, pineapple, cilantro and sour cream. El Vilsito It has the particularity of functioning as a car repair shop during the day and only at night becomes a taqueria. It’s just 10 minutes from the Eugenia metro.”
Petén 248 y, Av. Universidad, Narvarte Poniente
Tacos el GueroMexico City
“OR Tacos el Guero It’s one of my favorite tacos in the Mexican capital and I always go there when I’m in town. Carnitas are their specialty. Opened in 1968, it is located one block from Parque Mexico, in Condesa.”
Amsterdam 135, Condesa
TicuchiMexico City
“I like the idea of having delicious food, mezcal and good music. Ticuchi, in the Polanco neighborhood, this is everything. Every time I go I meet good friends and it’s a place that particularly reminds me of when I lived in New York.”
Francesco Petrarca 254, Polanco
ArkTulum
“The best gastronomic experience I have ever had in Mexico. José Luis Hinostroza has immense creativity, which is reflected in everything about Ark. The atmosphere, food and drinks are perfect. My favorite dish: shrimp with banana vinegar. [O Arca está 60ª posição do ranking 50 Best Bars.]”
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila Km 7.6, 77780 Tulum
FaunaValle de Guadalupe, Baja California
“The Guadalupe Valley is an enchanting place with many vineyards, wonderful views and is just 130 km from San Diego (California) and 96 km from Tijuana (Mexico). The restaurant Fauna it’s had a special vibe since the first time I went, not to mention the fact that [chef] David Castro is a great cook and a very kind person. The ceviche with chile toreados is spectacular.”
22760 Valle de Guadalupe / Ensenada, Baja California
La GuerrerenseEnsenada, Baja California
“It’s a small fish tostadas stand, with 60 years of tradition in Ensenada [considerada a porta de entrada da Rota do Vinho na Baja California, a 115 km de Tijuana]. The peculiarity and magic of La Guerrerense It’s incredible to have a very fresh product: freshly opened shells and oysters, most of them alive, with that Mexican flavor, acidity and seasoning.”
Av Adolfo López Mateos 917, Center
Pasillo de Humo, Oaxaca
“Pasillo de Humo is a must when I visit Oaxaca [no sul do país, a 460 km da Cidade do México], as it is located in a gastronomic corridor, Mercado Parian, in the center of the city with numerous stalls selling meat and side dishes to enjoy. Everything is grilled to order.”
20 De Noviembre, 68000, Miguel Cabrera 116, Centro
Ticuchiin Mexico City
“I like the idea of having delicious food, mezcal and good music. Ticuchi, in the Polanco neighborhood, this is everything. Every time I go I meet good friends and it’s a place that particularly reminds me of when I lived in New York.”
Francesco Petrarca 254, Polanco
Brazilian Luana Sabino and Mexican Eduardo Ortiz are the couple behind Metzi, a restaurant in Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, offering typical Mexican dishes combined with Brazilian ingredients and modern touches. In 2023 Luana and Eduardo placed second in the Chef of the Year category at the VEJA SÃO PAULO Food & Drink awards and in 2022 Metzi was elected 27th best restaurant in Latin America, of 50 best.
Source: Terra
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