Carmela y Sal

Mexico City, Mexico

While Carmela y Sal's glamorous southern Polanco dining room is a shimmering, moodily lit delight – think high ceilings, dark floors and olive-and-copper accents – its menu sings with dishes that feel less 'high‑end dining' than 'superb home cooking'. Talented young chef Gabriela Ruiz Lugo showcases an abundance of flavours from Mexico's Tabasco region, where she grew up. The menu ismade to be enjoyed like a concert – prelude, interlude, climax and outro – creating an expertly composed meal. Expect generous portions of short ribs, fish ceviche, corn risotto, "liar" (vegan) tostadas and indulgent desserts such as caramelised bananas with whipped cream or mango tapioca infused with rooibos and bourbon. The wine list boasts a great range of native bins, and the cocktails are worth arriving early for – or lingering over, post‑dinner.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $55
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun
• 52 55 2077 7107
• Visit Carmela y Sal's Website

Location

Torre Virreyes, Calle Pedregal N.24, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, 11040