Expendio de Maíz
Corn-Centric Mexican · Mexico City · Michelin One Star · Chef Ana Dolores González
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 Beer — Specialty house brew made from heirloom corn
- Bean Quesadilla — Made with rare heirloom bean varieties
- Corn-Centric Tasting Experience — Daily nixtamalized corn dishes, handmade tortillas, traditional preparations
- Individual dishes run approximately (150)
- ~MXN (200)
- Whole Nixtamalized Corn Kernel Taco — : whole corn kernels fried in coconut butter with hoja santa, fresh cheese and edible flowers
- 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
- 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
Tasting Menu
- Corn-Based Tasting (800) — No-menu corn-based experience — heirloom maize tortillas, cash only
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- Award-winning restaurants in Mexico City
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- KOL — London (1 Michelin stars)