Le Pain Quotidien — Restaurant in Mexico City

I understand that it can be challenging to serve tourists, and I always try to be mindful of that. I’m Brazilian and speak Portuguese, while my wife and kids are American and speak only English. I make an effort to communicate respectfully, honoring the local language and culture wherever we go.

That said, I do not tolerate disrespect—especially toward my family. Unfortunately, the wait staff here were condescending and rude, which is unacceptable. No one deserves to be treated poorly, especially when we are simply trying to enjoy a meal and are paying customers.

What’s most disappointing is feeling like I have to lower myself to that level just to receive basic service. That’s not hospitality—it’s a...

This has to be restaurant which I visit the most in a month. Usually go there to eat twice a week and once or even twice a day for a coffee. Coffee there is great, and so their bread, personal favourite is almond croissant. They also have a very nice tiramisu on a small glass jar. All salads there are good, being my favorite Cobb salad, the also make a good salmon and tuna. Their version of "Tinto de Verano" is refreshing, instead of lime soda they use orange juice with carbonated soda and mix it with red wine, a must have in a hot afternoon. A...

we used to buy your bread (centeno loafs) at sucursal Insurgentes in México City. After returning from a lengthier trip abroad we are completely disappointed about a dramatic change in quality. What used to be a solid european style bread for some reason has turned into a chewing gum like mess, completely "chicloso", closer to McDonald burgers than to bread: INEDIBLE, even if toasted ! Would not recommend anybody to buy such centeno loafs from lepainquotidien. What happened ? Don´t you have an international quality control standards? saludos Horst...