Masala y Maíz
Indian-Mexican Fusion · Mexico City · Michelin One Star · Chef Norma Listman & Saqib Keval
Awarded one Michelin star, Masala y Maíz in Mexico City is run by chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval. The kitchen blends Mexican, Indian, and East African traditions through a shareable menu featuring signatures like suadero-stuffed samosas and corn esquites in coconut curry.
Calle Marsella 72, Colonia Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City, Mexico City
Menu
Dishes
- Félix (agua mineral y de sabores) (45)
- Curry with Mexican Chiles — Indian spice meets Mexican heat in fusion curry
- Parasol (mandarina regia o mango petacón) (40)
- Masala Tacos — Spiced meat with Indian seasonings in corn tortillas
- East African Influenced Course — Honoring Saqib's heritage with diaspora flavors
- Biryani with Mexican Ingredients — Traditional rice dish with local produce
- Chutney and Salsa Selection — House-made condiments bridging Indian and Mexican traditions
- Fusion Dessert — Multi-cultural sweet combining Indian, Mexican and African influences
- Samosa with Mexican Salsa — Indian pastry reimagined with Mexican flavors
Tasting Menu
- Indian-Mexican Sharing Menu (1800) — Indian-Mexican fusion sharing format — Colonia Juárez
- Mestizaje Rebelde Tasting Menu — Multi-course journey through African, Indian, and Mexican diaspora cuisine
- Indian-Mexican Tasting Menu — Fusion tasting journey exploring parallels between Indian and Mexican cuisines
The Experience
A lively room in a historic setting.
- Atmosphere: Lively
- Setting: Historic
Phone: +52 55 6227 9468
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