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Arguably the worst Michelin starred food ever. Nothing was evocative of a two star restaurant nor one wearing the official Relaix & Chateux badge. It's quite clearly the most aesthetically pleasing restaurant in Mexico City. It sort of has a rainforest vibe to the right of the restaurant. There was a piano player which added to the allure but the food felll extremely flat despite all their accolades. The staff noticing my boredom with the dishes tried their best to ensure I enjoyed but service aside they droppped the ball in my opinion
I tried so hard to get a reservation for Pujol and kept failing, until last minute. I was so excited I was able to snag a reservation with my relatively bigger group and an acceptable dinner time. Having a 2 Michelin star rating, you know I had to go! We arrived to our reservation on time, but they still had us wait for our table. No worries because the aesthetics and ambience of this place was seriously stunning. You feel like you have been transported to a tropical Mexican island vs the city. There was a live pianist playing which we thought was really neat. We got a nice table near the window overlooking the entire restaurant. It was a 7 course meal, and we were still full from our late lunch, but we had to partake in all 7 courses. They didn't have an a la carte menu. I'm not going to write a note about each dish, but I will say that they started off strong and then the later dishes were a let down. Some key dishes- The corn botanas 4/5 - I will say the presentation points of this dish and the dish itself were delicious! The corn was a mini corn on the cob so it was easy to just munch right off. The fresh dishes 5/5 - this was probably my favorite dish of the entire course. Something sweet 4/5 - honestly both desserts were on point, I'm not sure I can pick just one! They were very accommodating to all of our dietary restrictions and they had an option for each! I'm not sure I would return considering the price point, but it was definitely nice to experience once!
Pujol lived up to every bit of its reputation. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. The tasting menu was a journey -- each course beautifully plated and bursting with flavor, blending traditional Mexican ingredients with a modern, refined touch. The mole madre, aged over a thousand days, was a standout -- deep, complex, and unforgettable. The baby corn with chicatana ant mayo was another surprise favorite. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, and the staff's knowledge of each dish added so much to the experience. Pujol isn't just a meal, it's an experience worth savoring. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Mexico City looking for something truly special.
The famous mole!! My friend introduced me to this famous restaurant and luckily we were able to get a reservation. We tried the 7 course tasting menu. I highly recommend it! The cocktails were also delicious! Every course was excellent. The service was impeccable. I thought the first course with the baby corn was fascinating since it came with some insects on it. Very tasty though. For my entree I went with the fish and I was so glad I did. The sauce that came on it was soo good! Definitely the highlight of the meal. They rotate specials though so it might not always be available. This restaurant is so beautiful and I loved all the nature inside it! We even had a piano played for background music.
Maybe the two Michelin stars led me to have high expectations for Pujol, or maybe it's the approximately $200 USD price tag for the 6-course fixed menu, but unfortunately those expectations were not met. It is a beautiful restaurant, inside and out. Service was great, if not a little mechanical. The waiters would hover and hesitate to put our plates down until everyone's plate was ready to be placed in front of us in unison. Nice touch, but not really necessary? Everyone we encountered though was very friendly and helpful with explaining the menu. Of the fixed tasting menu, my favorite dish was probably the warm almond soup. It was fresh, bright, and tasted refreshing. The warm dish that I chose, the lightly seared shrimp, was really not for me at all. I didn't realize the shrimp was lightly seared until the waiter explained it to us, and when I took a bite it was way too chewy, gummy, and sinewy for my liking. I couldn't finish it at all. I chose the chicken for the celebration dish, and it was tasty but again, nothing special. The apple-quince puree didn't seem to pair well with the chicken or the isthmus cake. And the isthmus cake also tasted a little bland. As for the other dishes, nothing was special, nothing blew me away. For a place with two Michelin stars, I expected to leave with at least one dish that was memorable, but maybe it just wasn't for me.
Pujol is a Mexican fine-dining restaurant located in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City. It's considered one of the best restaurants in the city and Latin America, earning 2 Michelin stars. It's also consistently on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. When we arrived we were taken to an outdoor bar area until our table was ready. We made reservations for their bar omakase course that was at the counter, about $3,995 MXN per person. We started off with the baby corn topped with grasshopper that was smoky. We then had bluefin tuna with chicatana ants which were massive! I was taken aback by just how big they were with their legs sticking out but once I mixed it with the sauce I couldn't taste it. The chile taco was slightly spicy and I liked the fish chorizo. The kampachi taco was mixed with adobo and was a lighter and more herbaceous fish. The soft shell crab taco (my favorite) was crispy and I loved the mild spicy and flavorful salsa. The wagyu taco rounded the taco course out and it was also really good. The popular dish (and their signature dish) was their mole madre which was 3,951 days old when we ate it. The tortilla it was served with was a leaf and was herbaceous. For drinks we ordered the parchita ($350) which was fruity and absolutely delicious from the passionfruit and lemon. I also had the pitiona ($490) which was smoky and like a mezcal martini. The vibes were peaceful and it's like I was transported out of the hustle and bustle of the city. It was calm, soothing, and the pianist made it even more relaxing.
Pujol was beautiful and memorable! I was able to book the omakase bar experience by setting up cancellation alerts on SevenRooms. The space itself was like a garden with a peaceful, pleasant ambiance. We were eventually led indoors to the bar area, which had simple, elegant decor. Right away, the attentive staff members gave us a wax-sealed menu that outlined the many courses for the evening. First up was the Infladita de escamoles and pink pine nut (light, delicious) followed by the Baby corn, coffee mayonnaise and chile costeño and Bluefin tuna, chicatana ants, isthmus totopo. The tuna was my favorite out of these, and the insect ingredients didn't put us off at all. Next up, were the 3 taco-like courses. The Chile de agua filled with quesillo, fish chorizo honestly blew my mind. This isn't something I would think to order off a menu, but it was one of my favorite items of the night! The Kampachi taco with green raw salsa and Soft shell crab taco were both fantastic, as well. Our other favorite of the night was the Wagyu memela with cactus and ranchero cheese. This was one of the more substantial courses, as well. The Mole madre and peanut mole were both very interesting. I definitely prefered the Mole Madre out of the two. After this, we were led back into the garden to enjoy our desserts. It was my friend's birthday, so we actually were given 2 desserts (1 complimentary). Both were insane! The Corn nicoatole and cacao rosita had the most amazing blend of textures and flavors and the birthday dessert was similar to a moist Tres Leches cake. The entire dining experience took about 3 hours and felt luxurious, but not overly pretentious. Worth the visit!
This is my fourth time here. I came for the first time when they had the original tasting menu of 10-12 courses about 6 years ago. Every time I come I get more let down trying to find the same tastes and feeling from that first menu I tried. The menu now is not a tasting menu but a menu of 20 something items- you choose and appetizer, entree and desert..for $300/person I don't think anyone wants to make any choices on what to eat, I want a curated menu that is brought to me like every other tasting menu restaurant in this price range. Very disappointing and probably the last time I will give them a chance.
Snagged a last-minute 1:30pm omakase lunch at Pujol (booked it just two hours before while heading back from the pyramids) and even showed up 20 minutes late but the team still made the experience feel seamless and welcoming. I dined solo but felt completely comfortable, especially with the friendly folks seated next to me, it turned into a really nice, shared experience without feeling forced. The food was incredible. A couple of dishes featured ants, which added a unique texture and flavor that actually worked really well. Standouts for me were the soft shell crab and the wagyu both absolutely nailed. Also had an amazing mezcal from Oaxaca that paired perfectly with the courses. Overall, beautifully paced, memorable, and such a special way to experience CDMX dining culture, even solo.
Pujol was a really wonderful experience! Came here with some friends for their tasting menu and was blown away by how beautiful the restaurant was. This was honestly one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to. I loved how each section of the restaurant had a different vibe, and how there were both indoor and outdoor options available. On the service front, everyone was so wonderful and welcoming. I especially appreciated how knowledgeable our sommelier was when considering drink pairings throughout the meal. The staff also gave us a tour of the kitchen at the end, which I loved. On the food front, this was certainly an experience. The menu had a mix of land, sea, and even insects, with incredibly beautiful plating and creative presentation. The weakest dish for me was the "campfire" corn with crickets, and not because of the insects, but because it was way too smoky that the other flavors couldn't shine. The Wagyu main was excellent, and certainly something I will be thinking about for a while. Overall, this was a 4.8/5 experience, and would recommend trying it out at least once in your life. The restaurant is so beautiful it's absolutely worth a visit, and I hope to return soon to try their taco omakase.
Tasting dinner and tasting flight were amazing. Service was exceptional. The quality of the food and beauty of the setting made the evening a beautiful experience.
I was a bit disappointed. This was supposed to be one of The World's 50 Best Restaurants and 2 Michelin stars. I've been to 1 Michelin star restaurants that are better. Maybe it fell off? Maybe we went during a bad menu season? Not sure. Now the food is not bad by any means. But is it the level of "wow-factor" that I expect with a 2 Michelin star? No. Not quite. The servers were incredibly friendly and the ambience is lovely, and I do understand the intrigue in trying the mole madre (more than 10 year old mole). But would I say it's worth the price? Probably not.
Thanksgiving celebrated at Pujol this year. The layout was modern and well lit, and the service was good without being stuffy.I like the ability to choose two options per course, which means you and your date can try more things. I appreciated the quantity of amuse buche, which featured three separate, substantial elements. Of the six courses, my favorite was the mole negro. It was exquisitely complex, nuanced and clearly a longterm labor of love. Wish that it had been accompanied by something, anything, rather than standing alone with a not nearly as good Chiapaneco mole resting in its inner ring. The remaining courses ranged from ok to good, with none being memorable enough aside from the papaya dessert which featured a slice of magically treated papaya that my boyfriend said was the best dessert he'd ever eaten. While it was not that for me, I was still pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture.
Where to start?! I guess I will say I feel lucky to have gotten a reservation within a 2 1/2 week window. Even though it was at 9:15 p.m. I had awoken that morning at 230 a.m. Eastern standard time and flew to Mexico City and conducted business all day long and finally after checking into the hotel was able to eat dinner really late at night. The staff from the very beginning were impeccable. Made sure that we were relaxed and had everything we possibly could want. We did opt for the tasting menu with the wine pairings. The evening started with a couple glasses of sparkling Mexican wine. It is the second time in my Life I had sparkling from Mexico, the first occasion being at my oldest daughter's wedding... This time the quality of the sparkling was much higher. The meal also begins with a local Crudité, fresh guacamole, and Panera cheese. You didn't get to choose four more courses, each course with 4 to 6 options...and another mole course. We then got to choose a cold starter: abalone and pork ear tiradito, and I chose the Wagyu salpicon. both were excellent. Next comes the warm starter: she went with the octopus (as she always does when she sees it on the menu it being one of her favorite mariscos) and I decided to go with the Chile ancho stuff with squash blossoms and cheese. We both agreed she won this round! The next course is the main course: she opted for the beef cheek Barbacoa and I with the pork belly chicharron. We both agreed that we tied on this one because they were both delicious! Then comes the mole course! This is the interesting you get two more one darker and one more of a reddish brick color. And if I'm not mistaken we were told that the one mole had been going for almost 7 years and the reason for is because there was no meat in it. I can tell you that I was so tired at that point and after so many Great glasses of wine I was starting to relax to the point that we're almost didn't care what they said in front of me! Finally dessert came: and she selected the corn pudding with a Cajeta ice cream, I decided to go with the lemon Carlota (but only because they were out of the chocolate cake which I so badly wanted). We all have to make choices in life and sometimes our first choice is not there. I can say that my dessert was delicious and I was not upset at all, but I am a chocolate kind of a guy lol. They also brought a special dessert of tiramisu. Again both desserts were phenomenal; they were delicious. This is a perfect example of how wonderfully elevated Mexican cuisine can be. I challenge anyone reading this who feels that Mexican food is beans and rice and tortillas to make it a point to get here. It will change your mind on what Mexican food is and what Mexican astronomy can be. read more
The food here is absolutely stellar. This was definitely the best fine dining meal I had in Mexico City (blows nearby Quintonil out of the water in my opinion), and also the best experience I've had so far at a Michelin star restaurant anywhere in the world. Each dish we had was not only beautifully presented like a work of art, but tasted phenomenal as well. Most places like this there's only a few standout dishes, but here every dish stood out. My favorite dishes (forgot the exact names) were the abalone, desebrada de res served cold, and the lengua entree. These three were not only the best dishes I had here, but are on the list of the best I ate all time. The abalone specifically stood out. It was served cold in this delicious light sauce and I completely wiped that plate clean. The lengua was the best prepared lengua I've seen, so soft and melted in my mouth. I even made a couple of tacos with it and it was mind blowing. Another thing that stood out was this mole they served that was I think 10 years old. I have never heard of mole cooking that long, but when I tasted it, it was instantly obvious I was eating something special. Best mole I've had. The restaurant also has spectacular ambience, the inside is absolutely gorgeous. My only ding about this place is the cocktail program is a bit weak, wine is the way to go here. The service was good but nothing amazing. Those are just small details though. The most important part of any restaurant is the quality of the food and how good it tastes, and they exceed all expectations in that area. If you pick one fancy dinner during a trip to Mexico City, or want to celebrate a special occasion somewhere nice, this is unarguably the place to go. read more
The ambiance and design of the restaurant is beautiful - lovely entrance through the courtyard garden with the bar and big tables which feel majestic. The food was really good. I particularly enjoyed the appetizers/ first courses including the crab salad and the tartare which were beautifully presented. The mole was the star final dish with a comparison of the new and 4000 day old sauce, however I felt it was a bit lacking as a final main course with nothing substantial to eat it with other than the tortillas (which we had a lot of by this point already). The lemon cake dessert was my favorite. For a two star restaurant I felt both the food and service were a bit below my personal expectation. Several times we felt rushed as staff members took some people's plates away while members at our table were not finished. Everyone told me Pujol was not to be missed but maybe my expectations were too high. I found other spots in CDMX with a better overall culinary and dining experience. read more
Arguably the worst Michelin starred food ever. Nothing was evocative of a two star restaurant nor one wearing the official Relaix & Chateux badge. It's quite clearly the most aesthetically pleasing restaurant in Mexico City. It sort of has a rainforest vibe to the right of the restaurant. There was a piano player which added to the allure but the food felll extremely flat despite all their accolades. The staff noticing my boredom with the dishes tried their best to ensure I enjoyed but service aside they droppped the ball in my opinion read more
I tried so hard to get a reservation for Pujol and kept failing, until last minute. I was so excited I was able to snag a reservation with my relatively bigger group and an acceptable dinner time. Having a 2 Michelin star rating, you know I had to go! We arrived to our reservation on time, but they still had us wait for our table. No worries because the aesthetics and ambience of this place was seriously stunning. You feel like you have been transported to a tropical Mexican island vs the city. There was a live pianist playing which we thought was really neat. We got a nice table near the window overlooking the entire restaurant. It was a 7 course meal, and we were still full from our late lunch, but we had to partake in all 7 courses. They didn't have an a la carte menu. I'm not going to write a note about each dish, but I will say that they started off strong and then the later dishes were a let down. Some key dishes- The corn botanas 4/5 - I will say the presentation points of this dish and the dish itself were delicious! The corn was a mini corn on the cob so it was easy to just munch right off. The fresh dishes 5/5 - this was probably my favorite dish of the entire course. Something sweet 4/5 - honestly both desserts were on point, I'm not sure I can pick just one! They were very accommodating to all of our dietary restrictions and they had an option for each! I'm not sure I would return considering the price point, but it was definitely nice to experience once! read more
7 days ago
Pujol lived up to every bit of its reputation. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. The tasting menu was a journey -- each course beautifully plated and bursting with flavor, blending traditional Mexican ingredients with a modern, refined touch. The mole madre, aged over a thousand days, was a standout -- deep, complex, and unforgettable. The baby corn with chicatana ant mayo was another surprise favorite. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, and the staff's knowledge of each dish added so much to the experience. Pujol isn't just a meal, it's an experience worth savoring. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Mexico City looking for something truly special. read more
3 months ago
The famous mole!! My friend introduced me to this famous restaurant and luckily we were able to get a reservation. We tried the 7 course tasting menu. I highly recommend it! The cocktails were also delicious! Every course was excellent. The service was impeccable. I thought the first course with the baby corn was fascinating since it came with some insects on it. Very tasty though. For my entree I went with the fish and I was so glad I did. The sauce that came on it was soo good! Definitely the highlight of the meal. They rotate specials though so it might not always be available. This restaurant is so beautiful and I loved all the nature inside it! We even had a piano played for background music. read more
Maybe the two Michelin stars led me to have high expectations for Pujol, or maybe it's the approximately $200 USD price tag for the 6-course fixed menu, but unfortunately those expectations were not met. It is a beautiful restaurant, inside and out. Service was great, if not a little mechanical. The waiters would hover and hesitate to put our plates down until everyone's plate was ready to be placed in front of us in unison. Nice touch, but not really necessary? Everyone we encountered though was very friendly and helpful with explaining the menu. Of the fixed tasting menu, my favorite dish was probably the warm almond soup. It was fresh, bright, and tasted refreshing. The warm dish that I chose, the lightly seared shrimp, was really not for me at all. I didn't realize the shrimp was lightly seared until the waiter explained it to us, and when I took a bite it was way too chewy, gummy, and sinewy for my liking. I couldn't finish it at all. I chose the chicken for the celebration dish, and it was tasty but again, nothing special. The apple-quince puree didn't seem to pair well with the chicken or the isthmus cake. And the isthmus cake also tasted a little bland. As for the other dishes, nothing was special, nothing blew me away. For a place with two Michelin stars, I expected to leave with at least one dish that was memorable, but maybe it just wasn't for me. read more
Pujol is a Mexican fine-dining restaurant located in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City. It's considered one of the best restaurants in the city and Latin America, earning 2 Michelin stars. It's also consistently on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. When we arrived we were taken to an outdoor bar area until our table was ready. We made reservations for their bar omakase course that was at the counter, about $3,995 MXN per person. We started off with the baby corn topped with grasshopper that was smoky. We then had bluefin tuna with chicatana ants which were massive! I was taken aback by just how big they were with their legs sticking out but once I mixed it with the sauce I couldn't taste it. The chile taco was slightly spicy and I liked the fish chorizo. The kampachi taco was mixed with adobo and was a lighter and more herbaceous fish. The soft shell crab taco (my favorite) was crispy and I loved the mild spicy and flavorful salsa. The wagyu taco rounded the taco course out and it was also really good. The popular dish (and their signature dish) was their mole madre which was 3,951 days old when we ate it. The tortilla it was served with was a leaf and was herbaceous. For drinks we ordered the parchita ($350) which was fruity and absolutely delicious from the passionfruit and lemon. I also had the pitiona ($490) which was smoky and like a mezcal martini. The vibes were peaceful and it's like I was transported out of the hustle and bustle of the city. It was calm, soothing, and the pianist made it even more relaxing. read more
Pujol was beautiful and memorable! I was able to book the omakase bar experience by setting up cancellation alerts on SevenRooms. The space itself was like a garden with a peaceful, pleasant ambiance. We were eventually led indoors to the bar area, which had simple, elegant decor. Right away, the attentive staff members gave us a wax-sealed menu that outlined the many courses for the evening. First up was the Infladita de escamoles and pink pine nut (light, delicious) followed by the Baby corn, coffee mayonnaise and chile costeño and Bluefin tuna, chicatana ants, isthmus totopo. The tuna was my favorite out of these, and the insect ingredients didn't put us off at all. Next up, were the 3 taco-like courses. The Chile de agua filled with quesillo, fish chorizo honestly blew my mind. This isn't something I would think to order off a menu, but it was one of my favorite items of the night! The Kampachi taco with green raw salsa and Soft shell crab taco were both fantastic, as well. Our other favorite of the night was the Wagyu memela with cactus and ranchero cheese. This was one of the more substantial courses, as well. The Mole madre and peanut mole were both very interesting. I definitely prefered the Mole Madre out of the two. After this, we were led back into the garden to enjoy our desserts. It was my friend's birthday, so we actually were given 2 desserts (1 complimentary). Both were insane! The Corn nicoatole and cacao rosita had the most amazing blend of textures and flavors and the birthday dessert was similar to a moist Tres Leches cake. The entire dining experience took about 3 hours and felt luxurious, but not overly pretentious. Worth the visit! read more
2 months ago
This is my fourth time here. I came for the first time when they had the original tasting menu of 10-12 courses about 6 years ago. Every time I come I get more let down trying to find the same tastes and feeling from that first menu I tried. The menu now is not a tasting menu but a menu of 20 something items- you choose and appetizer, entree and desert..for $300/person I don't think anyone wants to make any choices on what to eat, I want a curated menu that is brought to me like every other tasting menu restaurant in this price range. Very disappointing and probably the last time I will give them a chance. read more
Snagged a last-minute 1:30pm omakase lunch at Pujol (booked it just two hours before while heading back from the pyramids) and even showed up 20 minutes late but the team still made the experience feel seamless and welcoming. I dined solo but felt completely comfortable, especially with the friendly folks seated next to me, it turned into a really nice, shared experience without feeling forced. The food was incredible. A couple of dishes featured ants, which added a unique texture and flavor that actually worked really well. Standouts for me were the soft shell crab and the wagyu both absolutely nailed. Also had an amazing mezcal from Oaxaca that paired perfectly with the courses. Overall, beautifully paced, memorable, and such a special way to experience CDMX dining culture, even solo. read more
Pujol was a really wonderful experience! Came here with some friends for their tasting menu and was blown away by how beautiful the restaurant was. This was honestly one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to. I loved how each section of the restaurant had a different vibe, and how there were both indoor and outdoor options available. On the service front, everyone was so wonderful and welcoming. I especially appreciated how knowledgeable our sommelier was when considering drink pairings throughout the meal. The staff also gave us a tour of the kitchen at the end, which I loved. On the food front, this was certainly an experience. The menu had a mix of land, sea, and even insects, with incredibly beautiful plating and creative presentation. The weakest dish for me was the "campfire" corn with crickets, and not because of the insects, but because it was way too smoky that the other flavors couldn't shine. The Wagyu main was excellent, and certainly something I will be thinking about for a while. Overall, this was a 4.8/5 experience, and would recommend trying it out at least once in your life. The restaurant is so beautiful it's absolutely worth a visit, and I hope to return soon to try their taco omakase. read more
19 days ago
Tasting dinner and tasting flight were amazing. Service was exceptional. The quality of the food and beauty of the setting made the evening a beautiful experience. read more
I was a bit disappointed. This was supposed to be one of The World's 50 Best Restaurants and 2 Michelin stars. I've been to 1 Michelin star restaurants that are better. Maybe it fell off? Maybe we went during a bad menu season? Not sure. Now the food is not bad by any means. But is it the level of "wow-factor" that I expect with a 2 Michelin star? No. Not quite. The servers were incredibly friendly and the ambience is lovely, and I do understand the intrigue in trying the mole madre (more than 10 year old mole). But would I say it's worth the price? Probably not. read more
3 months ago
Thanksgiving celebrated at Pujol this year. The layout was modern and well lit, and the service was good without being stuffy.I like the ability to choose two options per course, which means you and your date can try more things. I appreciated the quantity of amuse buche, which featured three separate, substantial elements. Of the six courses, my favorite was the mole negro. It was exquisitely complex, nuanced and clearly a longterm labor of love. Wish that it had been accompanied by something, anything, rather than standing alone with a not nearly as good Chiapaneco mole resting in its inner ring. The remaining courses ranged from ok to good, with none being memorable enough aside from the papaya dessert which featured a slice of magically treated papaya that my boyfriend said was the best dessert he'd ever eaten. While it was not that for me, I was still pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture. read more
After seeing Pujol on The World's 50 Best Restaurants List I knew I had to dine here while in Mexico City. I'm happy to say that Pujol lives up to the hype and the Michelin Stars are well deserved! The restaurant is located in the upscale Polanco Neighborhood in Mexico City. The decor is sleek and modern. I selected the taco omakase. I found every course to be enjoyable. Aside from the food, the staff really strived to educate the diners on the food and drinks being served. The staff was also accommodating and pulled out my chair every time I left my seat. I appreciate details like this. At the end of the night, I was escorted to the beautiful outside patio area for dessert. I was seated with other diners that had also taken part in the taco omakase experience. I had a great time socializing with the other diners who happen to also be from the U.S. I spent hours at Pujol and enjoyed every minute of it. read more
I finally made it to Pujol on my 5th trip to CDMX and I have to say it was worth grabbing a late 9:30pm seating for. I came with a group of 4 friends and we made the reservation about 4 weeks out. They have a taco omakase or the original tasting menu and I have to say street tacos beat out any fancier full service taco I've had in CDMX so we went with the full tasting menu. We started with a delicious baby corn that was a play on elote, then lobster and snail crudo, followed by the most tender octopus, fish steamed in shiso leaf, and then the famous mole madre with a shiso leaf tortilla on the side. I loved every bite but my favorite had to be the steamed fish which was so tender and flaky. I personally love shiso leaf so the flavor really shined through for me. The mole madre of course deserved a mention as well. The new mole is nice but the mole madre has a distinct smokiness that was amazing. It almost had a charcoal taste and was slightly gritty as well which I didn't mind. I've never had such a deeply flavorful sauce. For a 2 star, the dishes are relatively more simple than other places with more small plate courses or incorporate more gastronomy but I could appreciate what went into the food. Service was excellent and helped us decide which dishes to choose. My friend initially wanted the vegetarian entree option because of the sauce on the side but ended up opting for the fish. To our surprise, our server brought over a little pot of just the sauce so we could all try it with our fish. What a great moment of delight. It really set the service apart for me. Of course the restaurant itself is gorgeous as well - there was a live piano player and it felt dressy and special without being too stuffy. read more
Genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was perfect, from the service and ambiance to the wine and food presentation. They had a dedicated vegetarian menu which I appreciated (note, if you are vegetarian, they ask you if insects are ok). Reservations are hard to come by, but I absolutely recommend this as a must try spot in CDMX. read more
Coming from Quintonil, I had reasonably high expectations for Pujol since this was supposed to be the OG. I couldn't have been more disappointed. Now the entire restaurant is beautiful, courtyard, dinning room, bar area, back room, all connected seamlessly. The menu consists of five course (Quintonil has 12 courses for comparison purpose). We chose different dishes from each course so we could try everything. I won't name all courses, my favorite of the night was my Aztec cake in tomato sauce. It almost tasted like a vegetarian lasagna cooked in tomato sauce. Their famous mole was of course delicious, it was bitter, sweet, spicy, nutty, all the flavors in one bite. Service was on point, but felt missing the point from time to time - spilling water on my phone anyone? Overall, Pujol's food was solid, but lacked sophistication in every aspect compared to Quintonil. Pujol felt like it gave up and just riding out its glorious days. How it still has a two Michelin star is beyond me. The restaurant experience felt like a production, not an actual experience if you know what I mean. read more
All in all, a very average (disappointing) visit. The food was not what I was expecting. The theme seemed to be inspired by the Jalisco area and it missed the mark by trying to experiment at the expense of flavor. Even the mole was extremely disappointing. The drinks were far better than the food but that's not why we were there. I thought the service was good...until the couple next to us got obviously better service. They were invited into the kitchen but we weren't. At the end of the meal they bring 3 pieces of handmade chocolate, they were given 3 different flavors to try and we were giving 2 of the same - would honestly expect more attention to detail from such an establishment. The strange thing is we spent more on the meal than that couple as we agreed to try the additional dish. I wonder why they got better service? I think you can fill in the blanks. The ambiance of course was beautiful and thoughtful architectural design throughout. But not enough to carry such weird service and mediocre food. Will not be returning. read more
Everything else 9.5/10 Wagyu - 0/10 almost inedible. so deeply overcooked. The entree being this bad made the overall experience much worse. Everything else, including the service, ambiance, and other dishes were amazing. I regret not saying something about how overcooked and dry the steak was, but I felt bad sending it back. They also didn't ask me how the food was, otherwise I might have said something. I'm positive they would have sent me a different dish if I had asked, but i'm shocked that A dish from such a high caliber and expensive restaurant could be messed up so badly read more
This was easily on of the best meals I've ever had! It was so unique and full of flavor. Not only did each dish stand out but the service was phenomenal. We did the bar tasting menu and I loved interacting with our waiter while still having conversation with our group! They were very accommodating to any restrictions/allergies. You must have a reservation and they can be booked out months in advance so book early. My personal highlight was the mango sorbet!! The mango was soft as butter and flavorful with passion fruit mouse. I could have eaten 2 more! Don't skip this restaurant while in MXC read more
8 months ago
Pujol is a bucket-list destination, and while the kitchen shows flashes of absolute brilliance, the "world-class" pedestal feels a bit shaky. As a tasting menu experience where you select between options for each course, the pressure is on for every choice to land. THE ELITE TIER * The Ambiance: Lovely. Each area of the restaurant has different vibes. It seemed that our section was for the late seaters as the front section was completely empty by the time we left. Nevertheless, I like the set up * The Mayan Octopus & Pork Castacán: Absolute perfection. The crunch of the castacán against the tender octopus, brightened by the pico de gallo, was a masterclass in texture. * Durango Wagyu in Black Recado: It literally melts in your mouth. The richness of the black recado paired with the quail egg and xnipec provided a complex, spicy depth that was the highlight of the night. * The Papaya en Tacha: This was the "sleeper hit" of the finale. It was easily the best papaya I've ever had, made even more "elite" by the Melipona honey and yogurt. * Lobster, Sea Snail, and Yucatecan Lime Cold Soup: A very fresh opening act that set a high bar, especially with the accompanying chips. * The Pumpkin Seed Financier: While the Chontalpa heirloom cacao ice cream on that delicious cake was super tasty, the addition of olive oil to the ice cream was a polarizing choice that didn't quite land for me. But still an amazing dessert. * off-menu amuse-bouche: the tiny elote was exceptional! Could have eaten so many more. Cake with a bean "soup" that was meh and a Gordita or Bocol Huasteco (not sure of the name), but it was pretty tasty * The Martini: Served with olives on the side--strong, decent, but nothing revolutionary for a bar of this caliber. THE REALITY CHECK * The Mole Madre & Simojovel Mole: I know this is the signature, sacred dish of the restaurant, but I'll be honest--I hated it. * Service: For a 2-star Michelin spot, "not bad" isn't enough. It lacked the anticipatory, elite magic you expect at this level. I truly expected them to even go as far as putting my napkin on my lap. I have gotten this type of service at non Michelin starred restaurants. * The "Tortilla Wall": While the tortillas were incredibly fresh, having them accompany every single course after the soup felt repetitive. By the end, the sheer amount of corn was a bit much. * They had us "wash" our hands with a barely moist, unscented towel. THE LOGISTICS The pacing was flawless, moving us through the experience in exactly two hours. However, be warned: they have a strict no-takeout policy. We were so full we wanted to take the dessert to go, but were told no. Pro-Tip: Don't book a late-night seating. Between the exhaustion of the day and the heavy meal, it's hard to fully appreciate the craft by the time you reach the final course. Is it tasty? Yes. Is it overhyped? Probably. read more
An amazing 2 Michelin star restaurant dining experience to celebrate a 3rd year wedding anniversary. Ambiance: modern, spacious, and filled with lots of greenery. There are outdoor seating and indoor seating plus counter seating for their taco tasting experience. If you are seated outside, it feels like you are in the middle of an enchanted forest. Service: excellent. The pacing between the courses were perfect and every course came with an explanation. We were provided with a menu of what was served that day and the restaurant also provided us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Water glasses were always refilled promptly and staff will walk you to the restroom. Food: 4.5/5. Every course was prepared nicely and each plating was beautiful. Mole, is an acquired taste, in my opinion, so it would have been even better if they can incorporate it into a dish. My husband and I both opted for the supplement which was an octopus taco and that was amazing. The octopus was grilled perfectly and it went well with the fava bean sauce. My favorites from the tasting menu include the baby corn appetizer, the ceviche, the Al pastor mussels and the grilled rockfish. The banana flan was also a favorite. Cost: $$$. The portion sizes for the courses in the tasting menu were reasonable. We felt the value was there for a 2 Michelin star restaurant. Good service, delicious food and beautiful ambiance. we left with full stomachs at the end. Reservation: not difficult to get but make sure you book in advance for your desired time and date. read more
8 months ago
Where can I start? It's a restaurant that I always had in my head and their mythical mole madre, a restaurant that have inspired me personally. I can tell that they have a excellent service and a beautiful ambiance, you can see the transformation and the great evolution since their beginnings in the 2000s read more
1 year ago
Been wanting to come to Pujol for years after watching the Chefs table episode on Enrique Olvera. Upon entering the restaurant I was immediately struck by the beauty of the design and the energy of the environment. On my visit I had the taco dining experience which was aroud 4000 pesos which included 9 courses of creative takes on sopes, tacos and tostadas. The food was delicious and really unique. The menu does include the chefs famous mole. My favourites included the mussel al pastor taco and crab tostada. The service here is really on point and the pacing of the food is like a fine Swiss watch. I particularly enjoyed the cocktails that I had on the evening and I think are a must order to complement the meal. I had the En Fuego and Em Fuego and the Esposito Tropical. Both were exceptional. Pujol was a really amazing meal and special experience and I hope to come back in the future when I'm in Mexico City. read more
This place was very exquisite and the food was great. Their famous mole was good. Every one of their dishes was very unique and neat presentation. The al pastor mussels was my favorite. The service was great, the staff was very knowledgeable and very attentive and nice. We had carajillo out in the open that was excellent. I had to book this restaurant almost 2 months in advance using the amex plat concierge service. Overall it was a great restaurant and felt like a 2 Michelin star experience. But I wouldn't come back a 2nd time as I felt it wasn't something I felt amazed about but glad I tried. The environment is green as if you were eating in a garden which is very neat. You need to make a reservation at least two months in advance. I did it thru amex plat concierge. read more
1 month ago
Not loving this fine dining experience as it may be the most crowded/chaotic setting I've been to. Tried the Taco Omakase, 9 courses total with 4 courses were tacos. I would have enjoyed more of the so-called "Omakase counter" isn't a true "service bar" Half dishes were great yet really didn't like the setting. Diner paying $200 per meal in CDMX should be more respected. Staffs were very attentive don't get me wrong. read more
This was my whole entire reason to go to this city. I watched the Netflix show and have wanted to try the mole madre for over 3 years now. Made reservations 3 months in advance and built the whole trip around it. Maybe my expectations were over the roof but I had significantly better experiences in the city and this fell short of those as well as my hopes. You can either do the tasting or taco menu, we opted to do the tasting one. They have a couple of seating slots and that's how the meal progresses. We had the 6 pm slot so the ones before were on their way out and all around 6 pm were being seated. They spent a good 20 minutes making sure everyone on every table had either picked a cocktails, beverage, wine or opted for their sommelier pairings.. Tables that didn't want anything just had to wait. We got one beverage to share and it was bad. Just tasted like perfume water. They changed it out for us but the other one was also ok and we didn't have the courage or patience to switch it out. They took our dietary restrictions and curated the menu to fit it, which was nice. So mine was pescatarian and partner's was vegetarian sans mushrooms. Some courses came out fast like course 1-3 were spaced very close. The last two came out like a kidney stone, painfully slow. There are some gimicks like they'd like you to have dessert in the open air area outside but that's to prep the main room for the next seating. Once outside, we were only pending the dessert but tables around us were still on their mole or pre-courses and so they just held us off for dessert for over 20 mins. There were heaters and blankets while we waited but it's the time that was being wasted. Food fell really flat. Neither the flavors, not execution were mind blowing. They were good just not great enough to justify the price or time. The servers also always said, "how was the food, good right?!"... How does one respond to that, mindfully when you disagree. They also have no network in the area and their wifi is awol. Even the mole was alright. I have pictures of everything but that and that was my whole reason to go. You get the gist. Overall, if you don't find a reservation there are better fine dine establishments in the city that will leave you astounded in a good way! read more
Professional and friendly staff. Great location and an interesting experience. Some dishes were tasty, some were just ok. I am happy we experienced it but wouldn't come back as you can find tastier and cheaper restaurants in MC. read more
Ok, so we flew to CDMX and everyone was telling us to go to Pujol since it is 1 of the 2, Two Michelin Star restaurants in Polanco Seccion. The outside looks like a hidden modern gem off the main street. It's not grand by all means just by looking at it. But when you enter, the ambience is amazing. There is a terrace/patio that is under the trees along with a full gigantic omikase outside bar to sit at. The inside has a long bar with seating, again for the omikase option and then regular table/bench seating for those that choose the standard menu. I am not sure how much more positive the review will be from this point forward, other than the staff is extremely hospitable, attentive, very knowledgeable and well mannered. The attention to detail is remarkable. This is from filling your water constantly when it is half full, the cleaning everything off the table between courses. I guess this is what a patron is paying for? Well, at least part of it. For the $200/pp that we ended up spending, I wanted to have dishes that were packed with flavor. Not dishes that were attractive ore fancy to the eye. I am tried of hearing how the chef is so renowned that diners cannot critique dishes and just go with the flow, saying how amazing the food is. I've been to several Michelin restaurants including the French Laundry, Manresa, Adega here in the US. Pujol fell very short. I'm surprised that people actually liked the dishes. We took the recommendation of our wonderful hostess, Paola. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Pujol, the dishes themselves and then where the ingredients came from (the inspiration for the chef let's say). We started with some seafood ceviche and the heirloom tomato and Parota seed salad (basically similar the ceviche for vegetarians). Perhaps this was a palate cleanser to start. It had a nice acidity to it and had a clean taste. I have never had raw shrimp before nor the sea snail that was part of the dish. The next dish was the wild mussel birria (thick cut of mussel that was cooked birria style( and served with corn flour tortillas to make tacos and the Mexican Squash pie (layers of the chayote squash in a light tomato sauce. This had absolutely no taste, and needed much more salt and spice. The mussel IMO was overcooked. My wife at one of them. We had to return both of these dishes as they were not to our liking. The staff is very good and they were quick to work on an alternative. They brought back something that was completely on the other end of the spectrum. Both of us received this small blue corn tortilla topped with the Huitlacoche fungus that grows on the ears of corn along with lots of shaved truffle. The fungus was quite tasty. I assume this was black truffle due to the pungent aroma and very strong taste. Add a little spicy sauce and it was quote good. In fact, it was good without the sauce as well. The main course we chose was the Zarandeado-style Fish and the Mountain Sweet Potato. The fish was probably the best dish out of all of them. Nice meaty yet flaky white fish cooked perfectly with charred skin. The potato pie was good but nothing that I could not do myself. The last course was the Mole Madre. A dish that basically had two versions of mole on it, served with tortillas. I like mole so I will say this was a good version. On to dessert. We ordered the Coconut Jericalla (similar to pana cotta we were told) and the Chocolate tamale. One problem was that there was a kitchen mishap and so they could not make the jericalla. Instead they gave us the rice pudding with fresh cherries and then made us a special cake that was not on the menu. The rice pudding had undercooked pieces of rice in it. While I'm not a fan of rice pudding, this was a good way to wash out some of the taste from the previous dishes. They also served us a special cake for our anniversary, which we appreciated and enjoyed very much. It was served in a leaf that we had to open like a present. Also they gave us this candied papaya dessert with yogurt ice cream which I really did enjoy. Overall, a pretty meh and blah experience. I can see that my rating is up to part with other reviewers on this site. I give the place 5 stars for the decor and the service but the food falls way short. 2 stars for the food for lack of taste on most dishes. I'll give it 3 overall but leaning more towards 2. I may be picky and my palate may not be "Refined" as whomever these Michelin secret taste testers are, but come on, I understand good taste. The Omikase may have had better options for us. We should have chosen that instead. read more
I went to Pujol this weekend with my partner and I will say that was quite the experience! It is a beautifully designed restaurant in a very trendy and upscale area of Mexico City. We had the 9:30 seating inside and immediately was greeted with amazing service. The service is what stood out the most here. It was truly like clockwork and every server seemed very knowledgable of each dish and told us about it with a warm smile on their face. There was a point in the night where I was very full and could not eat more of my fish - and a server asked if she could bring me something else which was very kind. I also heard the person next to us say she did not like mole and that is why she was not eating, and the server also reasuured that she can let them know of her dislikes and have a replacement. The only down side to the service was that our first round of drinks were empty for quite a while until we asked for the drink menu. They also brought out an extra dessert with a candle for us since we were celebrating our marriage. At the end, they asked if we wanted coffee with our meal, and I said no but that I would love a tea, and they brought me a fresh mint tea. With the food, what was phenomenal was the first two courses and the dessert. It truly started off with a bang with extremely unique flavors. The 3rd course and the main were honestly underwhelming. The short rib was not wagyu and was very shocking that it came out of a 2 star michelin kitchen. What saves these two courses are the tortillas that they give you... which I think should not be the case at all. The mole was truly something very special and unique and I love that I got to try it. The dessert was just perfect. Simple but really hit the spot and was a great way to finish the course. The cocktails are fabulous. Is the actual food worth the price? Probably not. Is the whole experience worth it? I would say yes. read more
I think people give this place poor reviews now that it has two stars which is a little unfair. The service was top notch, definitely fine dining worthy, as was the food. Everything was amazing, except the main wagyu course surprisingly. Like others mentioned, I also found it shockingly dry. Once I made it into tacos with the tortillas and salsas they provide, it was so much better, but that was the only flaw, and the reason for four star instead of five. My wife said the margarita was the best she's ever had in her life. The ambiance and vibe was really cool as well. My favorite dishes were the ceviche and the mussels. I was most surprised by my wife's main course, the fish. Delicious. read more
Pujol was number 5 in 22 and 33 in 24. I have been to other Enrique Olvera restaurants but was looking forward to coming here as his signature restaurant. The hype is real. The mole was delectable and everything we ate was a story by itself. Service was immaculate. read more
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