Mexico City's Best Michelin Star Restaurants

Quintonil in Mexico City is led by Chef Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores, who highlight Mexican ingredients with a personal touch. This two-Michelin-starred restaurant opened in 2012 and is currently among the top-ranked spots on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Its warm atmosphere and careful attention to detail make it a favorite among those seeking a thoughtful dining experience.

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Vaughan Mabee

Chef

What an amazing journey of Mexico through the mind of Chef Jorge Vallejo. An amazing attentive service guiding us through traditional cuisine and some Mexican wine in a modern way.

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Restaurante Rosetta is set in a beautifully restored old building in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma, offering a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of greenery. Led by Chef Elena Reygadas, it showcases a deep respect for Mexican ingredients through simple yet carefully balanced flavors. The intimate setting and thoughtful approach to cooking make it a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors alike.

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Vaughan Mabee

Chef

Another highlight of my trip to Mexico was Rosetta. We went in for a late lunch. Chef Elena Reygadas is an amazing person and an amazing chef. I think I love the purity of her cuisine. She captures flavours which to some seem simple, and her food is simple but in the most incredibly balanced way. I was super impressed by her palate and just everything we had that came out of that kitchen. She took great care of us and I think she really captures the Mexican products in a really beautiful way. I just love the feel and the ambiance of that restaurant with all the plants and trees growing up the walls, the skylight above the head in the remodeled old building. She definitely caught my heart and it definitely was an amazing experience.

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Pujol in Mexico City is known for blending traditional Mexican flavors with a fresh, modern perspective under chef Enrique Olvera. Its simple yet stylish interior, combined with attentive service, creates a comfortable setting that highlights the history behind each dish. Visitors appreciate how the restaurant balances creativity and heritage, making it a standout destination for those interested in exploring Mexican cuisine.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

A restaurant rooted in Mexico using its ingredients & recipes, but elevated and reinterpreted in Enrique Olvera’s way After visiting Pujol some years for the tasting menu we decided to come back and give the Tacos Omakase a chance. It was definitely a good decision, as we enjoyed this experience more and we think this is the way to go. Pujol is one of the most beautiful restaurants we know of, the whole building is astonishing, with a great interior and the terrace is incredible. Focusing on the food, some of the dishes we liked were: * Mole madre, mole nuevo (coloradito). * Campechana: geoduck clam and scallop, coriander, grilled avocado and leche de tigre. * Blue corn taco of Kampachi in kobujime, avocado, wakame algae, yuzu, wasabi and black sesame. * Gordita of avocado and pico de gallo with ginger. * Taco of criollo Coriander, onion and avocado leaf. * Pink corn taco of octopus, miso adobo, frijol with squid ink, tomatillo, coriander and chile serrano. * Clementine juice, butternut squash, medlar and oxalis flower. * Churros. We definitely loved the concept of the tacos omakase. We loved the gordita and of course the mole madre dish, which is one of our absolute favorite bites.

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Sud 777 in Mexico City emphasizes Mexican flavors with a vegetable-centered approach led by Chef Edgar Núñez. The modern, welcoming space offers a relaxed setting where guests can explore thoughtful cooking rooted in local produce.

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Peter Meng Sapper

Charcutier/Restauranteur

A journey through Mexican flavors in a modern setting. Edgar Núñez prepares a thorough and well executed tasting menu that takes you on a trip through modern mexican food. Fruits and vegetables are the stars, from beetroot to watermelon and pineapple, Núñez makes interesting combinations that have deep toots in Mexican flavors and spices. A wine pairing consisting of only local wines or a well thought juice pairing are great additions. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy and an a la carte menu is available.

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TAQUERIA EL CALIFA DE LEON in Mexico City is a Michelin-recognized spot known for its simple, affordable fare. While it doesn’t take reservations, expect a line before you can grab a bite. Many consider it worth visiting once if you’re after a casual place to experience local flavors.

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Mimi Lan

Chef/ Consultant/ Foodie

This one Michelin star taco stand is a must visit because well, it’s Michelin, it’s cheap, and doesn’t require a reservation. But the downside is you have to be prepare to stand in line for at least an hour. Ok, let me say this. The taco was good although we’ve had better, way better tacos from food trucks, street stands, restaurants in other parts of Mexico (best taco I’ve ever had was in Guanajuato from a food truck) as well as in the US. But having said that, you’ve got to try it once. Whether they deserve a M star is debatable. If I may break it down, their house made tortilla rocked. Their meat was generous (half a patty as big as half the tortilla, instead of cut in strips like most taco places), but the meat could be more tender and flavorful. We tried every meat they had and none of them were as tender as rhey could have been. Maybe they had to cook the meats on the griddle so fast to accommodate the long lines. But it’s one of those places you have to try once but don’t need to return.

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