Loma Linda Grill — Restaurant in Mexico City

A Taste of Authentic Mexico in the Most Unexpected Place.

Sometimes the most memorable culinary experiences come from the most unexpected places. Rushing through the airport, I stumbled upon this unassuming Mexican spot and decided to try their Tacos De Lomo.

What followed was a revelation. The tender, perfectly seasoned lomo (beef tenderloin) was nestled in fresh, hand-made blue corn tortillas that still carried the earthy aroma of masa. Each taco was dressed with simple but bold and fresh ingredients – no fancy sauces or unnecessary frills.

This is where American fine dining often misses the mark – complexity doesn’t equal quality. These airport tacos, in their beautiful simplicity, delivered more authentic flavor and satisfaction than elaborate $30 “gourmet” tacos I’ve had at trendy restaurants. The chef here understands that when your ingredients are fresh and your technique is sound, you don’t need to complicate things. The modest presentation belied the extraordinary care taken with each element. Even the housemade salsa served alongside had a depth of flavor that spoke to generations of culinary wisdom. If you’re passing through and have even 15 minutes to spare, do yourself a favor and experience these tacos. They’re a powerful reminder that true Mexican cuisine isn’t about fusion concepts or Instagram-worthy presentations – it’s about honoring ingredients and traditions with reverence and skill. A divine airport dining experience that puts many high-end...

I went with my friend later in the day to spend some money on drinks and good food. Food was okay. Definitely overpriced. Ordered the gnocchi and I could’ve gotten better and bigger portions from Olive Garden. Absolutely disgusted by the staffs treatment of us. Keep in mind we are two young women. I do not know if that influenced their treatment but we were not treated accordingly to the money we were spending. After we ate, we ordered another round of drinks and we hadn’t even finished them and they were signaling for us to leave. The owner (I suspect) was talking to the staff while pointing at us and the staff would ask us if we were good every two minutes. We became uncomfortable at the realization that we were unwanted and that they were trying to get us to leave. There were people who had gotten there before us just chatting and drinking as we were but were not being checked at the frequency that we were. We felt utterly disgusted at the service and disrespected and decided to not order another round. We still left a 15% tip although undeserving of it. I do not recommend coming here unless you look incredibly wealthy or are Mexican because you will be...

Ah, Loma Linda. Nestled within the sometimes-sandy dunes of the Airport Restaurant World 4, it's less a hill and more a glorious, edible mirage. Let's be honest, airport food often feels like a culinary hostage situation, but Loma Linda swoops in like a sombrero-wearing superhero. Everything, and I mean everything, was on point. The salsa? Spicy enough to make your tastebuds do a little celebratory jig. The tacos? So perfectly constructed, they could probably withstand a minor turbulence. Even the water tasted… well, like exceptionally good water, a rarity in this arid landscape of lukewarm coffee and questionable pastries. It’s a little gem, this Loma Linda. A tiny, vibrant cactus flower blooming defiantly in a desert where most eateries offer the gastronomic equivalent of tumbleweeds. You half expect a mariachi band to spontaneously appear, serenading the sheer perfection of their guacamole. If you find yourself stranded in the restaurant wasteland of Gate 4, seek out Loma Linda. Your stomach will thank you, and you might just leave believing in little miracles – especially those served with a side of perfectly...