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

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Our second two-star Michelin meal of the trip. Unfair to it, maybe, since we went right after Quintonil and could not stop comparing. The space wins. Beautiful, much bigger, multiple rooms, and from the back you can watch the kitchen work. Loved that. Service was polished. Sommelier was nice but did not have the storytelling magic the Quintonil one did. Food was good, sometimes great. The opening botanas and that almond soup with pineapple escabeche? Best bites of the night. Neighboring tables were also gushing. Mains were where it slipped. My husband had the Wagyu in mole and I had the chicken. Chicken was weirdly under-seasoned. Wagyu was tasty but absolutely drowning in mole. The famous 2,900-day mole madre is a moment, sure, more interesting than delicious. Tortillas with it were perfect. My cheese flan was a miss. I barely ate it. My husband's guava tamal was much better. Kitchen sent a tiramisu for our anniversary which was a sweet touch and actually great. Beautiful restaurant. Solid meal. Just not the knockout I expected at this level. Four stars. Bill was about half of Quintonil though so no regrets. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pujol absolutely lives up to its two Michelin stars. The space itself is beautiful. The flowers immediately caught my eye and reminded me of Diego Rivera's Flower Vendor, which felt like a perfect nod to Mexican art and culture. The service was fantastic from start to finish. There is an impressive amount of waitstaff, and everyone was attentive without being overbearing. We had a late reservation in the main dining room at 9:45 pm. We arrived the requested 15 minutes early and were seated immediately. There were two of us, and we decided to order different course selections so we could try almost everything. All of the courses were really good. My personal favorites were the octopus and the fish, while my husband's favorites were the wagyu and the octopus. The pork belly with the octopus, phenomenal. The sauce that comes with the fish is especially delicious. The tortillas were also good. I wasn't a huge fan of the mole at first, but after a while my palate began to appreciate it more. For dessert, we chose the chocolate cake and the papaya with ice cream. Both were great, and the espresso at the end was excellent as well. I would absolutely recommend Pujol if you're able to book in advance and have the time to enjoy the full experience. It's a special meal and well worth it. read more

This is my third time at Pujol BUT first time after COVID since they changed their menu and although it is still amazing I have to say I do prefer the prior menu. The restaurant itself remains in the beautiful Polanco, the patio is absolutely stunning. What I didn't like about the new menu is that now you have to choose what you want to eat. When I go to a tasting menu I don't want to have to think, I want to just enjoy and experience. They also have raised their prices significantly. We paid about $320 for the tasting menu and 2 drinks. The service was amazing as always and we were there for 3 hours. read more

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KenScale: 8.5/10 Visits: February 2025 [Note: After some deliberations, I have decided to upgrade all restaurants receiving 8.5 or 8.75 KenScale to five Yelp stars from four.] One restaurant in Mexico City I've always been yearning to visit was Pujol, one of the trailblazers of modern Mexican cuisine from the acclaimed chef Enrique Olvera. When living in New York City, I did have a few very good meals at chef Enrique's Cosme, but just watching his episode on the Netflix Chef's Table series immensely fascinated me. So when I was planning a long weekend trip to Mexico City with my wife Jun, Pujol was naturally the first restaurant that I booked. On our visit, I was still somewhat under the weather from a cold that I caught right before our flight to Mexico, but was in much better than the night before to fully appreciate the tasting menu at Pujol. I'm happy to report that Pujol was the best restaurant experience we've had during our stay in Mexico City, and there were some really outstanding dishes. I don't usually like to compare restaurants when reviewing them but I couldn't help but compare Pujol and Quintonil due to their status in the culinary world and the fact that we had visited both in the span of a couple of days. While Quintonil seemed more inclined to pursue contemporary fine dining cuisine with Mexican ingredients, Pujol felt more rooted in its approach to the country's rich and versatile culinary tradition, starting with snacks of gordita and baby corn followed by an escabeche of beetroot and bluefin tuna. The best dish at the restaurant was the abalone tostada with green mole, chile pasado and cured egg yolk. The crunchy tostada with quelites (a type of leafy vegetables) was an absolute delight with the way all these ingredients came together. Our hands got messy while holding on the tostadas, but Jun and I didn't mind savoring these awesome bites. The grilled rock fish was also a standout dish, submerged in white beans broth and chile de agua that offered terrific flavor with spicy kick. By now, we've probably had at least a dozen fine dining restaurants where wagyu beef come out as a final savory course, but the one at Pujol was one of the better ones I've tried, with very nice medium rare texture of the beef to go along with huitlacoche and roasted eggplant. The famed mole madre, which literally put Pujol on the culinary map, indeed lived up to its expectations, as well. Ours was 3,630 days old with mole nuevo in the center; each scoop offered profoundly deep flavor that I was very happy to enjoy with tortillas on the side. We were pretty stuffed at this point, but judging by the way Jun savored banana flan for the dessert with much enthusiasm, I could tell it was indeed a very good one. Pujol is still one of the most popular fine dining restaurants in Mexico City, so getting a reservation in advance is absolutely essential. I really liked the spacious, contemporary dining space with dim lights and full of handsomely dressed diners (in my approximation, a fairly even split between tourists and locals). Despite my conditions, I couldn't resist trying the wine pairing option, and it was a pretty eclectic group of wines from Mexico and various parts of Europe that turned out to work pretty well with all the dishes. The service was overall seamless with few language barriers. Pujol was no doubt one of the highlights of our trip and I was very appreciative of the opportunity to dine at the restaurant and explore how chef Enrique wanted to showcase his native country's cuisine with his unique philosophy and perspective. I can't say how wonderful the restaurant was when it first opened in 2000, but the restaurant is still going strong in its 25th year. This is a can't miss restaurant when you are 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

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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

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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

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The place is so beautiful and it so couplish. The vibe is perfection and I love the ambience. The food is so so good and a lot more filling than I thought. The service was as expected from this place which is expensive but you're treated very good. My favorite is the soft shell crab dish. I think it's a must go for CDMX at least once. Easier to get reservations now too. 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

Pujol - wagyu steak - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

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

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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

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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

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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

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I'm not quite sure how to rate this place as the service and atmosphere were great. We didn't find the food to be that great and the bill was $875 USD for two of us, which I thought was outrageous for the quality. I did do a wine pairing but I have no idea how much it was as I didn't see it stated anywhere. They use Zalto wine glasses, which are the best in my opinion. I don't get the 2 Michelin stars, but if your budget allows, check it out. Don't say I didn't warn you about the price though. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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This review is really mainly towards the food and to preface, we only had the omakase portion of it. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed. We had like 9 dishes, maybe 2-3 I liked, but most of them were just disappointing in terms of plating and taste. I felt insulted at how some of these foods were presented. One plate straight up looked like a frozen chimichanga. I think it averaged around $30 a plate. I understand it's omakase, so portions are smaller, but dang, just more disappointment there. I loved the ambience and vibes this place presents with (although I felt that one waiter gave us such an odd mean look at one point). I would not come here again, even to try their normal menu. But maybe I am just not meant for true fine dining. 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

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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

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Service was great. Wait staff was attentive. The food? Overall, mediocre at best. The corn botanas was very good as was almond soup. I might even say the almond soup was great. Everything else, not so much. The guabadxi of shrimp was supposed to be to have seared shrimp. They might have walked it passed a flame but it was raw. Maybe one of two or three times in my entire life we've sent a dish back. The catch of the day fish was so over seasoned, so over performed that it tasted like nothing and everything al at once. Quite frankly it tasted like someone tried to cover up bad fish with a dozen mismatched ingredients. Mole madre lived up to the hype. One of the best things I've eaten in a while but then we ended with a smoked flan that was so over smoked it was acrid. I've eaten all over Mexico and this doesn't even make my top ten meals. Very disappointed. Two stars? Ridiculous. read more

Pujol - Corn botanas - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

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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We came to CDMX for food, and this was the most anticipated meal on the itinerary. This meal definitely had its high points and low points. High: The ambiance and service were excellent, and it truly felt a step above any other fine dining experiences. The first half of the meal was amazing; the food lived up to the hype. Baby corn was delicious and probably my favorite dish. Loved everything from the snacks to the Wagyu. Lows: The drinks. I ordered a mojito (from the menu) and it was honestly the worst mojito of my life. It was flat and tasted like it had tequila in it instead of rum. I babysat that mojito for three hours and still didn't even finish half of it. My boyfriend got the wine pairing and it was really bad. Most of the pairings were misses. We honestly couldn't finish them. I think the worst one was the pairing of a fortified wine (very sweet and viscous) with the mole course. Undrinkable. They forgot our mole course which of course if the point of coming to Pujol, so we had to correct that mix up. I'm personally not a big fan but that's more of a me problem. I also was not a fan of the desserts. I thought the banana flan was just okay. Maybe we were exhausted by this point. Our reservation was at 9:30 which is the last seating. There are pros and cons to this. If you don't want to be rushed because no one is coming for your table, then this time slot if perfect for you. But for us, we left the restaurant at 12:30 am. By hour 2 we felt like we were held hostage, waiting for the courses to come out. The bench / booth situation we were sat at is not the most comfortable to sit at for 3 hours and my feet started swelling by the end. After our last course we really wanted to head home but it still took so long to get our check we ended up going up to our waiter ourselves just because we needed to get out of there! Overall though I think Pujol is definitely worth the experience! The food and service was definitely a 2 Michelin star experience. Just come with 3 hours worth of conversation to have with your dining partner! read more

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I had very high expectations coming to Pujol, given it is ranked on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and has 2 Michelin stars. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the service was very good. However, the food left me wanting more creativity and refinement. I'll add the disclaimer that I dined at Quintonil on my first day which absolutely blew me away with each dish, and so I was expecting each course at Pujol to do the same. I ordered a mocktail and really didn't like it, so the server offered to replace it. However, my replacement mocktail was even worse and just tasted like water. But at that point, I just decided to keep the drink since I didn't want to go through the trouble of ordering another one. The main dish I enjoyed was the Mexican wagyu. The marbling and flavor was fantastic. Overall, I was not very impressed with the food. However, it was still a nice experience. read more

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My overall experience at Pujol was a 5/5! With that said, I can understand why some folks might have differing experiences. I think you have to come in with an open mind rather than certain expectations. The restaurant is absolutely stunning, service is friendly and attentive and the food was good. Was the food blow my mind away omg best thing I ever ate? No but I didn't expect that either nor does it have to be in order to enjoy the food. I can see how much craft and creativity went into the food in excelling at the basics. Additionally, I sat at the bar and had THE best neighbors. I was solo dining but was in between two couples who striked up conversation with me the whole night. That itself is an experience I will never forget and made dining at Pujol one of my favorites. read more

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We could not wait to visit this restaurant since we watched episode of it on Chef`s Table. We finally had a chance to visit while on our trip in CDMX. Reservation is strongly required as this place is full all the time. We chose the degustation menu, you can also choose Taco Omakase menu at the bar area. The entrance to Puyol was a very welcoming vibe from the start, we were greetd promptly and escorted to our seating table. The ambiance, music and interior design of the restaurant is magical. I generally like combination of greenery and architecture. You still get to choose to options from every moment so we decided to choose each different one for me and my wife. We also tried their cocktails which were amazing. The famous baby corn with ants mayo is served for both of you and really is a stunner, this is something really unforgetable. Mayan octopus was definitely one of the best dishes made with this protein in my life. The fish was amazing as well. There was only one position that did not impress us that much for 2 star restaurant was beet carpacio with buckwheat tabouleh. This was ok little bit below the flavor line for me but still glad to try it. Then comes the Mole Madre sauce served with delicious tortillas. this dish is an essence of Oxacan mole sauce which is reheted and reheated again so it only becomes more flavorful, was definitely the best mole we had ever. Our great dinner finished with small birthday cake for my wife and desserts which left us full for the evening. The whole team of Puyol is great and you feel being taken care of from very begining to the very end. Chef Enrique Olvera set up a delicious spot in Mexico City to be explored by the foodies. read more

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Given the expectations going into this restaurant...as well as the incredible reputation...I was a bit underwhelmed. This restaurant is Enrique Olvera's creation...one of the most reputable restaurants in the country. It is situated on a calm street with Polanco, and even upon walking in, you feel like you're about to have an experience. The landscaping outside and decor inside are pretty cool. The service is friendly, attentive, and prompt. I'll give them credit for that. They did, however, completely fumble on the explanation of certain side items to consume with one of our dishes...and also were late, without my knowledge, in bringing in the sauce (critical to the dish) in one of the courses. For the custom vegetarian dishes, they did not even replace the meat/seafood item. Rather, they simply removed it. I find this odd and lazy for a restaurant of this stature. I must acknowledge that the dessert is pretty solid. But not enough to offset everything else that missed. read more

Pujol - Mexican Near Me - Ciudad de México, DIF

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So here's the disconnect. Pujol gets highly polarizing reviews and I very nearly cancelled my own visit because of that. The issue lies in Pujol not conforming to how a Michelin starred restaurant serves its food much like Din Tai Fung as an example doesn't look like a "typical" one star modern restaurant. The portions are much larger than a typical two star. When you order the snapper, they will give you a whole small snapper albeit deboned. The food skews indigenous Mexican so you are not getting caviar, foie gras and truffles. What you do get is a modernist interpretation of pre-columbian food. Think insects and mole and tamales. Taken with that mindset, you will get to eat food that few would (10 year old mole anyone?). Most of it is delicious. Service is professional. The restaurant itself is very charming. Is it worth the money? I think that is for one to decide. But it certainly is innovative and yet authentic and traditional at the same time. read more

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We went here while in Mexico last week. It was good - food was fresh and delicious, but it wasn't as memorable or as unique as I was expecting from such an established restaurant. The first dish was the ant covered carrot. While i'm an omnivore, I don't venture into weird foods, but I tried it regardlessI hope the nutrition was worth it because the flavor was not special! The mole dish, where they combine a mother mole that's 10 years old with a new mole, was cool because I didn't appreciate that mole has starters like bread. And the contrast in flavor was interesting. The main dish with the wagyu beef was fine- good quality meet, but flavors weren't that unique. Overall, it was a good meal, but not as mindblowing as I had anticipated. Ambiance was busy and service was fine. read more

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