L'Entrecote - Le Relais de Venise — Restaurant in Mexico City

I’m an American visiting Mexico City for the first time… I’ve been to the original L’Entrecote in Paris many times and was surprised to find a chain in CDMX. The restaurant was fairly packed with Polonco’s finest Primadonnas. The hostess had an available seat inside and was happy to accommodate the 2 of us at 6pm. The interiors esthetics and uniforms reminded us of how it was when we visited. The only English speaking server was the captain. She took our order and was nice to relay the message beside our designated server. We ordered our steak Medium Rare and ordered a cheese plate as well. The timing was fast, just like in Paris… Sat down for 5 minutes, placed our order, 5 minutes later the salad and cheese plate arrive and 15 minutes later entrees. The steak arrived black and blue in the center with a nice char around the edges (Rare). We asked the server to re-fire the steak via google translate. Instead of re-firing the entire order they re-cooked the steak and arrived medium well (light brown with a hint of pink in the middle). At that moment, we already knew the service was going downhill… First bite was atrocious. The famous “sauce” tasted more of a hot salsa verde with olive oil with a hint of mustard. The sauce was broken and could clearly see the separation in the sauce (not emulsified). We looked around the restaurant and everyone seemed like they were enjoying the experience, accept for us. Not sure if there was new staff in the kitchen or cooks making food of not “the standard”? They dropped off the dessert menu with only 4 desserts listed… My wife and I were disappointed because the one in Paris had an entire list of desserts to select from. We ended up choosing the chocolate cake (Relias). The table beside us happened to be ordering desserts as well and received a totally different menu (like the one in Paris). You can clearly see the menu because the tables are practically together with no separation. We asked our server and she denied not having that dessert menu available. So, we kindly asked the server to bring us the same dessert the table beside us was having =)

Dinner came out to $90 Salad Cheese Plate Steak & Fries

Food: 2 Stars - Would not recommend because the food isn’t the same

Service: 1 Star - Language is definitely a barrier

Atmosphere: 1 Star - Because of the clientele inside the restaurant… High nose/snooty locals who think their...

I know that Valet services are contracted and not really part of the hired personnel of the venue, but nonetheless, a reputable business makes sure they are contracting with reputable contractors.

When I valet my vehicle, I associate the valet with the business.

Here, like in any other place in Mexico, they ask you "Do you have valuables." To me, that question is an oxymoron. Well yes... everything from the pennies in the cupholder to the spare tire is valuable, everything in there that I have I expect to find after my meal, and I should not have to give a full inventory of my stuff to the valet and then do a run down of all that I declared when I come back.

Alas, my date and I were hungry and I indicated what I could remember from the top of my head some items, ipad, laptop, second cellphone.

Well, we were so hungry and ready to have a meal after a long day of work, that I didn't "declare" every single little thing in my carry on... and sure enough. The rats had a field day with my things.

They stole a Breitling watch, a Bose Mini Soundlink that I can even see on my devices as being used right now by a phone called Gtc.

And what do you do? Short of wasting my time getting a Police report, I figure that the best I can do is to warn future patrons to NOT use the Valet at this place or have a complete compendium of all you have in your car and check it in, and out. But honestly, just don't use the valet. If you have other means for getting there, you are better off.

And to the management of the restaurant, you need to do better vetting the people you hire to manage your patron's belongings. This has turned out to be the most expensive dinner of my...

My recent visit to L’Entrecote left me completely satisfied and craving for more. As a meat lover, this restaurant truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance.

The star of the show at L’Entrecote is undoubtedly the meat. Cooked to perfection, every bite was tender, succulent, and bursting with flavor. The secret sauce that accompanied the meat was nothing short of extraordinary. Its unique blend of herbs and spices elevated the taste to a whole new level. I couldn’t resist asking for an extra serving of the sauce - it was that good!

Apart from the incredible main course, the desserts at L’Entrecote were equally delightful. The menu offered a variety of sweet treats, and I couldn’t resist trying their signature dessert. The presentation was impeccable, and the taste was a heavenly combination of rich flavors and textures. It was the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal.

What truly stood out during my visit was the impeccable attention to detail and service. The staff at L’Entrecote were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They were quick to recommend dishes and catered to our every need. The overall dining experience was seamless and enjoyable, thanks to their exceptional service.

In conclusion, L’Entrecote is a must-visit for meat lovers and anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. The quality of the meat, the secret sauce, and the delectable desserts are all reasons to return. Combined with the perfect attention to detail and friendly staff, L’Entrecote has earned its place as one of my favorite restaurants in town. I can’t wait to...