Well now…..I was looking at my posts on our visits to Mexico City and noticed that I had forgotten to post on two dinners we had there! Since I consider our little blog to be a food diary of sorts, I thought I’d do a C(learing) O(ut the) M(emory) C(ard) post on Takotl and Azul…….both places are still open. I’ll mostly do just photos….
Restaurante Takotl Roma Norte:
Takotl seemed quite a popular place, so I made reservations. It was a 20 minute walk from our accommodations in Condesa into hipster, hip, trendy Roma Norte.
The menu fashioned a sort of fusion of Mexican dishes with Asian touches and vegetarian dishes.
For example, along with tacos, they feature “takataka” where nori replaces the typical tortilla.
We enjoyed the cocktails here the best.
And after having Tamal Chepil, Tacos de Tripa and Suadero, and Quesadillas de Nopales and Flor de Calabazas for lunch, the Missus wanted a salad.
And of course I got a variety of tacos.
Including two “takataka”…..sadly, the nori really didn’t do well as it tore and fell apart easily.
The traditional Taco de Costilla, super fatty rib meat was the best item in my opinion.
Though the blue corn tortilla was quite brittle.
Overall, very hipster food and dismissive service.
Takotl Restaurante Roma Norte
Medellín 116
Mexico City, 06700 Mexico
Azul Condesa:
The following evening, after our wonderful exploration of Mercado la Merced, I had made reservations at a place just a 5 minute walk away form the Red Tree House. I had read about Azul Condesa a while back and this just seemed the right time for a visit. Azul features some takes on ancestral Mexican dishes.
Again the Missus wanted salad and veggies!
I on the other hand ordered items that were a little more interesting……
Starting with some Guacamole with Chapulines (roasted grasshoppers).
Which were really minced up…..it seemed to have lost a bit of crunch with that process. Really mild in flavor as well.
The Missus really rolled Her eyes when I ordered the Escamoles (ant larvae)….asking me if I hadn’t already had enough at the Mercado earlier in the day.
Often called “Mexican Caviar”, these were on the sour side…..and the Missus had a problem with the texture as well.
Because it’s only available for a couple of months a year, I’m glad I ordered it.
Azul Condesa
Nuevo Leon #68 Hipódromo
Mexico City, 06100 Mexico
So there you go. I know this one is kinda late, so I thank you for stopping by!