Native Trails MyTrails 2026 117 Ciudad de México 16 Restaurant Carmela y Sal Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ The Carmela y Sal convinces from the interior to the kitchen right down the line. Chef Gabriela Ruiz Lugo, who grew up in Tabasco, has been cooking since she was 16 years old. With love and passion, she transforms the ingredients that are predominantly from her native region into traditional and at the same time innovative delicacies. Each dish has its own anecdote, which she is happy to tell. Try the “toast of lies”, which is actually made from coconut, jicama salad with Creole basil pesto or banana packets filled with beans. The tropical inspiration of the ingredients is also reflected in the cocktails you can enjoy. 17 Restaurant Los Canarios Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ In the Marquis Reforma Hotel in the borough of Cuauhtémoc in Mexico City, the Los Canarios group runs the gourmet restaurant Los Canarios. Enjoying the bustling life on Paseo de la Reforma, which the panorama windows give you a free view to, you can indulge in both international and classic Mexican dishes with a Spanish touch. How would you like Huachinango in dill crust, served with a singular honey-orange sauce? 18 Handshake Speakeasy Cocktailbar Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ Behind an unassuming door in the heart of Mexico City lies Handshake Speakeasy, one of the world's finest cocktail bars. The elegant Art Deco interior and dim lighting create an exclusive atmosphere. Here, classic drinks are reinvented, such as a smoky Old Fashioned with mezcal or a refreshing Gin Fizz with yuzu foam. Each cocktail impresses with refined flavors, modern techniques, and artistic presentation. Flawless service and the aura of secrecy make Handshake a must-visit for cocktail lovers. 19 Ling Ling – Pan-Asian with a Mexican Twist Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ On the 56th floor of Chapultepec Uno, Ling Ling offers an Asianinspired restaurant with one of the most spectacular views over the megacity. After nightfall, an unforgettable panorama unfolds: millions of lights, endless avenues, and the silhouettes of surrounding mountains merge into a striking nighttime cityscape. The menu also reflects a connection to Mexico through creative details such as elote with huitlacoche, octopus with roasted chile poblano ponzu, and sushi accented with jalapeño and habanero. Many dishes are meant to be shared; paired with creative cocktails, the vibrant atmosphere turns the evening into an unforgettable experience. 20 Restaurant Rosetta Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ Housed in a restored 17th-century mansion, Restaurant Rosetta is a culinary gem in the Roma neighbourhood. Head chef Elena Reygadas combines Italian cuisine with Mexican influences to create innovative dishes that showcase seasonal and local ingredients. Highlights include homemade pasta, bread from the in-house bakery and creations such as cauliflower ceviche or lamb with mole de olla. The menu changes daily and reflects the philosophy of harmoniously combining tradition and modernity. The elegant, historic atmosphere makes every visit a special experience. Rosetta is the perfect place for gourmets who want to be inspired by creative cuisine at the highest level. 21 Restaurant Huset - Cosina de Campo Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$ Since 2015, the Huset restaurant in the artistic district of Roma Norte has been delighting visitors with delicious, original Mexican country dishes. Here you dine in a garden patio richly planted with climbing plants, which combined with rustic wooden furniture and hanging lamps create a picturesque ambience. The chef Maycoll Calderón, who previously worked in New York and San Sebastián, creates daily changing menus with seasonal vegetables, refined spices and fresh seafood. Preparation in a wood-fired oven brings out the individual flavors of the dishes. Enjoy crispy avocado pizza, roasted red snapper with pineapple and coriander or gnocchi with lemon cream, wild mushrooms and parmesan, accompanied by a varied wine selection. The fully equipped cocktail bar invites you to finish the evening with a fruity Tulum Swizzle.
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