[Mexico City] Michelin-Level Dining?
💰 Why CDMX Rocks for Fine Dining With lower overall costs, tasting menus & omakase here deliver insane value vs. NYC/Europe! ⚠️ PSA: Mexico has no Michelin stars . But... • Chefs here often have Michelin pedigrees • Multiple World's 50 Best regulars 🏆 The Heavy Hitters 1️⃣ Pujol [~2800 MXN] 📍 Private mansion vibe | Book 2+ months ahead 🍽 Hit/Miss: ✓ Ant-covered baby corn (yes, really!) ✓ Day's fresh seafood ✗ Legendary 8-year mole = one-note 📸 Instagram at your own risk - desserts look rough but taste divine 2️⃣ Quintonil [~3500 MXN] 🥇 Reigning Latin America's 50 Best 🔥 Move over Pujol - their tasting menu packs more innovation 💡 Try: Single-origin cacao courses 3️⃣ Contramar [~1000 MXN] 🐟 Iconic two-tone grilled fish (sold by weight) 🍯 Must-order: Fig tart with burnt honey 👗 Smart casual dress code 4️⃣ EM [~2500 MXN] 🍣 14-course omakase = steal of the century 🍷 Wine pairing highly recommended ✨ Minimalist dishes, maximal flavor 💸 Price Context $1000 MXN ≈ $60 USD (*Yes, that Quintonil meal would cost $800+ in SF*) #CDMXFineDining #NoMichelinButBetter #FoodieMath