Was that a jalapeño? No, just one of the hottest restaurants in Mexico City, recommended to U by expert Aleixandre Sarrion

Pujol

Ranked as the Best Restaurant in Mexico City and 5th in Latin America, Chef Enrique Olvera was the first chef to bring the Mexican food to another level in this, his traditional and contemporary restaurant. Make sure you booked in advance, normally it’s fully booked. Enrique Olvera also runs COSME in NY.

Quintonil

Young chef and Jorge Vallejo and his wife Alejandra, opened Quintonil four years ago. It's great for its traditional and modern cuisine. A pupil of Enrique Olvera, in 4 years Jorge has been able to claim the 12th best restaurant in the world according to the 50 best guide. Try to book your table in the terrace, it's a lot cosier than the inside restaurant.

Sud 777

Sud 777 is a contemporary restaurant presenting an extraordinary ambiance by brinign in wood and nature. Chef Edgar Nuñez trained with El bulli and Noma before joining Sud 777. It’s pretty far from the city centre so if you plan to go in the evening, go before 7pm as the traffic on the way is catastrophic . Make sure you go to the terrace before or after dinner to enjoy one of their really good cocktails.

Biko

Serving Spanish and Mexican modern fusion, this is one of the top restaurants in Mexico city, run by Spanish chefs Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza, together with Co-owner Gerard Bellver. They have recently opened a private members club called Biko House. Book in advance.

Contramar

Very proud of the produce they use, this traditional restaurant in the neighbourhood of La Condesa is the best place to have lunch and mingle with people. It's just open for lunch and specialises in seafood and fish. A must- try is the tostadas de atun.

Aleixandre Sarrion is a private chef to the stars, politicians and royalty. His healthy menu of Michelin-starred experience has taken him to tables all over the globe. 

Ideal For

Bad hombres, good comidas