Menu to Taste

Expendio de Maíz

Corn-Centric Mexican · Mexico City · Michelin One Star · Chef Jesús Salas Tornés

One-Michelin-star corn-centric Mexican restaurant in Roma Norte. Founded by Jesús Salas Tornés, led by Head Chef Ana Dolores González. Cash only, no reservations, first-come first-served. Nixtamalized corn prepared daily in traditional methods. Previously Bib Gourmand 2024.

Avenida Yucatán 84, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City, Mexico City

Menu

Dishes

  • Corn-Centric Tasting Experience — Daily nixtamalized corn dishes, handmade tortillas, traditional preparations
  • Individual dishes run approximately (150)
  • Mushroom Enchilada with Pink Mole — Inspired by volcanic stone architecture, with cream
  • Quesadilla with Hoja Santa — Fresh cheese and aromatic Mexican herb in handmade tortilla
  • Sope with Seasonal Toppings — Thick corn cake with raised edges and market toppings
  • Blue Corn Tortilla with Chapulines — Heirloom blue corn tortilla with avocado, grasshoppers and salsa
  • Quesadilla with Squash Blossom — Fresh masa with squash blossom and fresh cheese
  • Tlacoyo — Stuffed masa patty with traditional fillings
  • Huarache with Braised Beef — Oval-shaped masa base topped with slow-braised beef and avocado
  • Corn Beer — Specialty house brew made from heirloom corn

Tasting Menu

  • Corn-Based Tasting (800) — No-menu corn-based experience — heirloom maize tortillas, cash only

The Experience

Expect a relaxed atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Format: Tasting menu

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