During my recent visit to México City, my friend and co-worker suggested we have Saturday brunch…read morebuffet at Ave María. It was definitely worth the drive across the city.
Somewhere in the middle of this vast city, we arrived at Coyoacán. It's like an oasis in the middle of the desert.
Ave María sits alongside a beautiful park area with other restaurants. It has a lovely outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant. The service was exceptional, and the variety of food prepared was unbelievable. The hostess walked us through the inside, then around the outdoor buffet area, and back to the front. We chose to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful weather which allowed us to watch the people wandering through the park.
Any and everything you could imagine from true Méxican cuisine, they had on the buffet. Trust me, the authentic Méxican cuisine is nothing like Tex-Mex, it's immeasurably different and satisfying.
Some of my favorites were the "Caldo de Camarón," enormous and delicious tamales, al pastor tacos shaved directly from the spit when ordered, fresh fruits, and freshly squeezed juices.
If you ever find yourself in México City make sure you see your way here. You won't be disappointed, I promise.