Em

Mexico City, Mexico

Named after his daughter Emilia, chef Lucho Martinez first opened this restaurant in Colonia Cuauhtémoc in 2018 before relocating to Roma Norte and rebranding it as Em. Martinez is originally from Veracruz and worked in restaurants in Cancún before entering high‑end gastronomy kitchens in Mexico City such as Máximo Bistrot and Quintonil. With Em, he has upped the ante with avant‑garde seasonal menus: the omakase features eight dishes that bind unexpected flavour pairings from both Mexican and Japanese culinary heritage. Think huitlacoche cheese tarts sharing menu space with dishes featuring dashi made with cactus, or escamole croquettes with serrano chiles. With a warm, minimalist feel, the dining room acts as a blank canvas for the culinary drama that unfolds on the plate.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $220
• Dinner Mon – Sat
• 52 55 3543 3275
• Visit Em's Website

Location

Tonalá 133, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, CDMX, 6700